Bridge Street United Church

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• Lisa Clements★☆☆☆☆9 months ago

  Hello. I arrived at the church today to get a free lunch that is advertised. I'm not homeless and I needed a free meal. (I'm not explaining why I needed a free meal) I arrived 10 minutes before closing at 12:50. Every door was locked and no one was there. I guess they are not open every day or until the time advertised. That issue might cause some individuals to lose too much energy they already needed. Keep your word you advertise. That was kind of evil to not stand by. Also, cleaning graffiti off your church isn't that difficult. I didn't do it by the way. I can help remove it, if needed/wanted.

• Cathy Boretski★★★★★a year ago

  I started volunteering in the kitchen to get over my fear of the homeless. It happened very quickly and everyone was so nice. Now I'm getting private lessons for joining the handbell choir; the choir director is wonderful. I understand the contract is over with for helping the homeless. The place is all cleaned up and they're welcoming back all of the people who stepped away. This is a really beautiful Church inside and they have tried to do so much for the community.

• D Donaghue★★★★★a year ago

  This church is a Rock for those who need love, compassion and guidance in a world that is set on discarding the downtrodden. I went here to donate some items in person. I went inside to speak with one gentleman in particular who was in need of a bike to get to work. I was so fortunate that I had a bike to give. Fortunate to be able to give somebody something. That is just about the greatest blessing there is, not money, not people's admiration and respect. Yes, there are homeless people outside and inside the church walls. Yes, they loiter and smoke and take up the whole sidewalk. Try talking to them sometime - most of them are decent people who fell on hard times. Even if you do drugs or have a criminal past, you are not beyond God's love and mercy. There was even a rep from CMHA present to help anybody who has mental health issues, and most of us do these days. Other than that, church volunteers are there to talk to. Coming on here to give a good review of this establishment, I am appalled and saddened to see that so many people in this city have so little tolerance for the homeless and the destitute. Where is your Christian compassion for those less fortunate than yourselves? If I could, I would give you people the 1-star rating that you crudely and thoughtlessly gave to this church.

• Moe★★★★★a year ago

  Met the most amazing people here, god bless. Staff work tirelessly to help this town. They deserve much support & they have my total respect.

• V Mather★☆☆☆☆3 years ago

  Absolutely abhorrent and shameful what this church has done to the city of Belleville. Bringing in harden criminals every day that inflict pain and suffering on the residence of a growing city is absolutely despicable and should be stopped. Shame on you! A church is for the homeless and the suffering not for hardened criminals that have just gotten out of jail looking for a place to start up their life of crime. Speak with any police officer in Belleville and he or she will tell you how serious the problem is since the church started taking on criminal society to profit from because they have no other means to pay their bills. Residence in Belleville do not feel safe going out at night, The downtown core is empty because of this problem, multiple businesses are closed because of this cancer brought to the city of Belleville via the united church. i’ve bid for a class action lawsuit against United Church.

• Kris John★☆☆☆☆a year ago

  Dirty and disgusting. Churches are supposed to help people - not condone and endorse abhorrent behaviour at the cost of all the citizens who try to live a decent life. Shameful.

• Lawrence Webb★★★★☆5 years ago

  This church with sponsors, at two levels of Gov't and in association wit the John Howard Society serves a free lunch every weekday. They have WIFI, Device charging station, laundry facilities, and showers. This service is staffed by volunteers.

• gra Nt★★☆☆☆2 years ago

  Church looks beautiful from the outside. Too bad the City of Belleville can’t find a better place to house the homeless. ⛪️

• Lenore Dixon★★★★★7 years ago

  Attended the memorial service of a faith-filled woman. A meaningful service where family, friends, clergy and musician helped to celebrate a great lady!

• David Pope★★★★★a year ago

  I visited the ID Clinic that was being offered in the basement and was given excellent advice. Also received a snack bag free of charge.

• Doug Miles★★★★★10 months ago

  Bridge Street Church is welcoming and caring community. ❤️

• Nick Reed★★★★★3 years ago

  Beautiful music. Phenomenal pipe organ! Very welcoming "family"

• Jef Kohlsmith★★★★★5 years ago

  Some churches talk about taking care of the needy and being inclusive. This church does more than talk!

• Nicolaas deWit★★★★★7 years ago

  Great place..beautifull building ..there for a big concert last week

• Matt★☆☆☆☆2 years ago

  Embarrassing mess. Please clean up. You should be ashamed of what you’ve created.

• William Crook★★★★★7 years ago

  Place offer food for ppl in Jan & Feb.

• Darlene Howard★★★★☆7 years ago

  Very good food & friendly service here.

• Charles flint★★★★★7 years ago

  Good place to worship

• Richard Davidson★★★★★7 years ago

  Beautiful church

• BRAD TALESKI★★★★☆a month ago

  It is a well kept original BELLVILLE CHURCH AND CEMETERY

Services and facilities

Events and programs

• Pickleball

  Every Tuesday 10:00 AM

  An introduction to pickleball for all skill levels. Bring a paddle if possible and wear running shoes.

• Vocal Choir Practice

  Practice takes place in the Sanctuary

  Open to all who wish to join the choir. Contact admin@bridgestchurch.com for more information.

• Bell Choir Practice