Collective 2026 worship invites participants into a powerful journey of hope, courage, and transformation. Rooted in the stories of Jesus and his followers after the resurrection, these gatherings explore what it means to (em)brace for impact in a world marked by division, mistrust, and individualism.

Each worship experience is shaped by storytelling, dynamic messages from the Rev. Jeffrey Dale, and a rich tapestry of music, art, and creative expression. Through diverse voices and vibrant forms of worship, participants will encounter the depth of resurrection hope and the call to embrace God’s mission with audacity and grace.

This series is not just about listening—it’s about engaging. Worshippers will be invited into moments of reflection, celebration, and community, discovering together how the post-resurrection stories speak into our lives today. With every song, prayer, and shared story, Collective 2026 becomes a space to (em)brace impact—to live as people of the resurrection in a world longing for hope.

Our Preachers

Angie (she/her) is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in Canada and a Ph.D. student at the University of Pretoria and Vancouver School of Theology with focused research on missional identity in the second-generation immigrant church. She previously served as an associate minister in a Korean-Canadian congregation near Toronto working with young adults, in mission and discipleship. In this past year, Angie will have married Lucas three times as they have made North Bay, ON their new home. She gets really excited about Jesus, faith formation, community building, cultural exchange, making pottery and F1 racing!

During the Thursday night worship services there will be an offering collected. The offering will go to the work of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank - an organization that The United Church of Canada and The Presbyterian Church in Canada are partners with.

Canadian Foodgrains Bank is a partnership of 15 Canadian churches and church-based agencies working together to end global hunger. We work with locally-based organizations in developing countries to meet emergency food needs, achieve long-term solutions to hunger and work to foster informed action by Canadians and governments to support this international cause. Click the logo below to go their website for more information.

Rev. Jeffrey Dale (they/he) is a minister, community educator, theatre practitioner, and harm reductionist. Rev. Dale is in ministry with the people of College Street United Church in downtown Toronto where they engage in ministries with people who utilize illicit substances, live rough, and are experiencing the complexities of immigration and refugee status. Rev. Dale believes in a world where the pursuit of justice requires creativity and building a community of mutual aid and resistance to the systems of oppression. They are currently a PhD student at Martin Luther University College where they are working on research relating to theology and harm reduction.