Next Church

Next Church is a vibrant Christian community located in downtown Kingston, Ontario. As a Protestant congregation, the church emphasizes social justice, arts, and music in its worship. Visitors are encouraged to attend three Sundays in a row to experience the diverse expressions of faith, with services featuring different speakers, music styles, and leaders each week. The church welcomes all individuals and families, promoting a sense of belonging and community. Learn more about our values.

Next Church is a Protestant congregation based in downtown Kingston, Ontario, dedicated to exploring faith through social justice, arts, and music. The church's core values include being centred in God's word, being neighbours in the community, creating a family-like environment, and giving to those in need. The church's mission is to help individuals and families grow in their faith and to be part of a community that supports and uplifts one another.

The church's services are designed to be engaging and diverse, with different speakers, music styles, and leaders each week. Visitors are encouraged to attend three Sundays in a row to get a comprehensive understanding of the church's expression of faith. The church also offers a variety of programs and activities for children and families, including Next Kids, which provides age-appropriate activities for children during the service and in the summer.

Next Church is committed to being a welcoming and inclusive community, embracing individuals of all backgrounds and beliefs. The church's statement on inclusion emphasizes that everyone is welcome, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, political views, or faith. The church also acknowledges the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosunee, Huron-Wendat, and Metis Peoples and is committed to reconciliation and partnership with these communities.

The church's facilities include a main sanctuary, a kitchen, and spaces that can be rented for community events and non-religious gatherings. The church also hosts various events throughout the year, including potlucks, concerts, and community outreach programs. For those interested in getting involved, the church offers opportunities for volunteering, especially with the Next Kids program, and encourages visitors to contact the church for more information. Contact us for more details about services, events, and how to get involved.

Next Church in Tyendinaga, ON, offers a welcoming and inclusive environment for all, emphasizing community, social justice, and creative worship. First-time visitors can expect diverse Sunday services at 10:00 am, featuring varied speakers and music, alongside family-friendly programs like Next Kids. The church’s commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous communities and flexible spaces for rentals and events highlights its role as a vibrant local hub.

Pros

• Emphasizes social justice, arts, and music in worship
• Welcoming and inclusive community for all backgrounds and beliefs
• Family-friendly programs like Next Kids for children during services
• Offers diverse Sunday services with rotating speakers and music styles
• Provides rental spaces for community events and non-religious gatherings
• Hosts regular potlucks, concerts, and outreach programs

Cons

• Facility maintenance may be inconsistent, based on visitor feedback
• Service time is earlier than typical (10:00 am Sundays) which may require adjustment for some visitors