Cobourg Church Directory
Grace Christian Reformed — 10 AM, 440 King Street East — A liturgical order of service that combines formal and informal elements. Lots of congregational music including a blended worship approach with hymns and modern choruses. Service runs at least 90 minutes. Large and diverse women’s study program Tues. AM Sept – May. www.gracecrcofcobourg.org
Fellowship Baptist Church – FBC is at this writing considering reconfiguring their service times for the summer; contact the church office before visiting — 469 Elgin W. — Emphasis on Bible teaching. Excellent mid-week children’s program Sept – April. Adult and Children’s Sunday School all year. Evening service at 6:30 year-round. Large Wed. morning women’s program Sept – May.
www.fellowshipcobourg.moonfruit.com
St. Peter’s Anglican — 8:30 and 10:30 AM — King St. W (at College St.) — Large congregation and staff offer a huge variety of services and mid-week programs, and various choirs. An alternative service at 9:30 (check for summer availability). www.stpeterscobourg.org
Salvation Army — 59 Ballantine (off Division) 11 AM — Traditional worship service including Salvation Army Band at most services.
Christ The Servant – Originally formed as a breakaway group from St. Michael’s Catholic Church, this church now welcomes people from various backgrounds in a relaxed setting in the Cold Springs Community Hall on Cty. Road 18 at 10:30 AM. www.christtheservant.ca
Restoration Ministries — Fenella Community Centre (Hwy 45) — New church plant is three years old and growing. Charismatic; emphasis on personal renewal and revival. Check the Friday edition of Northumberland News for service times.
Living Well Family Church — Charismatic church meets Sunday 10:30 AM & 6:30 PM at Silverworks (Youth For Christ buidling), 330 Division Street.. www.livingwellfc.org
Calvary Baptist — King St. W. at Ball St. 10:30 AM — A mixture of liturgical and evangelical worship elements.
Church on The Hill — Opposite the Northumberland Mall next to Blockbuster Video; service at 10:30 AM; lively worship, excellent high school ministry on Friday nights; affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. www.churchonthehillonline.com
Other area churches include Cobourg Alliance, All Nations Vineyard, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian, Trinity United, Baltimore United, Bethesda-South United, St. Michael’s R. C., and rural United and Anglican Churches in Grafton, Colborne, Salem, etc.
Port Hope Church Directory
Grace Evangelical Missionary Church — 2 Centennial (Cavan & Jocelyn) 10:30 AM — Located where the Ganaraska River meets highway 401. Conservative, blended worship.
Calvary Pentecostal Church — Rose Glen & Croft Street 10:30 AM — 1/4 km south of MacDonalds Highway 401 location. www.cpcporthope.ca/
First Baptist Church — John and Augusta, downtown 11:00 AM Service time may vary in the summer; call ahead for information – Combines liturgical and informal elements. Evangelical flavour. Youth for Christ hosts a youth program on Wednesday nights.
Port Hope Gospel Hall — Cavan at Highland, 11 AM — A very small conservative evangelical church in the Brethren tradition.
St. Mark’s Anglican — King St 8:30 and 10:00 AM — Historical church is one of the oldest in Canada.
St. John’s Anglican — Pine Street n. of Walton — 8:30 and 10:30 AM — Also Thursday morning at 10AM.
Other area churches include St. Paul’s Presbyterian, Port Hope United, The Parish of Perrytown (Anglican), Welcome United, Canton United, Our Lady of Mercy R.C.
Area Parachurch Organizations
Christian Horizons — Seven area locations; ministry to developmentally challenged adults.
Northumberland Youth For Christ — 330 Division Street; various ministries including Silverworks youth centre. Central office for NYFC overseeing branches in Campbellford, Brighton, Cobourg and Port Hope; Africa outreach. www.nyfc.org
Beginnings Crisis Pregnancy Centre — King St. East, downtown; open Monday and Wednesday thru Friday. Pregnancy testing and support. www.beginnings.ca/cobourg
Salvation Army Family Services — Swayne Street at College, Cobourg — Various types of social and economic support to individuals and families in need, including Good Food Box program, Collective Kitchens, etc.
Northumberland Christian School — Danforth Road, Cobourg — Day school grades K-7; Member of the Ontario Alliance of Christian Schools. Scenic facility.
www.northumberlandchristianschool.com
United Christian Broadcasters — Belleville Christian radio station at 102.3 FM repeats at 100.9 FM in Cobourg.
Villa St. Joseph — Monk St., Cobourg on the lake; hosts various day and residential retreats reflecting various types of Christian spirituality.
Scriven Christian Academy — Toronto Road, Port Hope; emphasis on individual learning using homeschool materials in a group setting.
Treasure Trove — Used clothing ministry of St. John’s Anglican, Port Hope www.stjohnschurchph.ca
Alpha House — Residential facility in Cobourg for pregnant teens is not a religious charity per se, but receives support from a number of churches.
Lakeshore Pentecostal Camp — Denominational residential camp and summer cottages; approx 2 miles east of Cobourg. Morning and evening services almost daily throughout the summer are open to the public, and free parking is available.
Alliance Family Centre — Daycare, preschool and after-school facility operated by Cobourg Alliance Church, 1333 Ontario Street. Age: Infant and up. Usually a waiting list to get in.
Lighthouse Church of Newcastle — 10:30 AM in the Newcastle Community Centre, Rudell Street (extreme west end of town). This is a very recent church plant; still in its early stages, which we are wanting to encourage. Newcastle is about 12 minutes west of Port Hope. www.thelighthousechurchofnewcastle.ca
Kawartha Community Church – 10:15 in Flemming College, Peterborough (southwest end of city) — We refer people to KCC so often that it seemed strange not to have them listed here. Visitors choose from three ‘gatherings;’ Redwood, Cedarside and Willowgrove which meet in widely distanced parts of the main building. Each has its own pastor and worship team, though the message is usually the same in all three. Very casual and contemporary with a fellowship time right in the middle of the service. Excellent children’s program. www.kawarthachurch.com
Eddystone Baptist Church — An historic, 175-year old building with a traditional service. Exit the 401 at Grafton and go north, verring right (east) at Eddystone Road. Church is on the left.
