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. Shalini Rajack-Sankarlal and 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.

Shalini Rajack-Sankarlal is the pastor of University Community Church, a Presbyterian congregation beside the University of Windsor. With an interfaith background shaped by Muslim, Hindu, and Christian traditions, she brings deep empathy and curiosity to her ministry , especially for those exploring faith from the edges. At University Community Church, she encourages a culture of honest questions, inclusive community, and faith that engages the real world. She enjoys good books, deep conversations, spicy food, and playing the steelpan. She believes theology, like all of these, speaks deepest when it's embodied, surprising, and full of soul.

Our Preachers

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.