Meet Whitby FMC
It's All About Relationship
We are a faith community made up of people from all ages and stages of life.
We seek to be a place where people can belong and be supported as we journey together towards wholeness in Jesus.
At Whitby Free Methodist Church, our mission is to gather for worship, connect in meaningful relationships, grow as Jesus followers, and go into our world to make a difference.
Learn about the FMCiC
Whitby FMC is part of the Free Methodist Church in Canada. The Free Methodist Church is a Christian denomination, in line with historic Christianity, with its roots in the Wesleyan Holiness tradition.
This video shares a bit about the story of our movement, or you can click below to learn more.
meet oUR staff
Dale Harris
Lead Pastor
Cheryl Parkes
Office Administrator
Emily Fern
Director Of Children's Ministry
James Stapley
Worship Coordinator
WFMC's Core Values
Biblical Learning
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We are committed to growing in our understanding
of God’s Word, engaging in thoughtful study and
teaching that challenges us to live out our faith more fully.
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Authentic Worship
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We strive to connect deeply with God through
heartfelt and genuine expressions of worship,
prayer and spiritual practices.
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Welcoming Community
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We strive to reflect God’s love and grace to all
who we encounter, fostering a welcoming
environment and encouraging deeper connections.
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Sharing Jesus
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We are dedicated to helping people meet
Jesus and experience life with Him, both within
our community and beyond.
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Compassionate Service
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We strive to serve others with empathy
and kindness, following Christ’s example of
love and care, both locally and globally.
Land Acknowledgment
At Whitby Free Methodist Church, we acknowledge that the land we gather on, as with all creation, belongs first and foremost to the Creator, who made it and entrusted it to all His people as stewards. We give thanks for His provision and for the opportunity to worship and serve on this land.
We recognize with humility and repentance that as followers of Jesus, we are called to pursue reconciliation. In His teachings, Jesus urges us to seek reconciliation in the spirit of love and justice, as a foundation for our worship and relationships.
We honor the Williams Treaties, signed with the great Mississauga nations of this land, and acknowledge the responsibilities and obligations it places upon us. As treaty people, we commit to walking together in respect, listening, and mutual care.
We look back with sorrow on the harms of the past, recognizing the wounds inflicted on Indigenous communities, and we look forward with hope to a future of restored relationships.
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In our journey of reconciliation, we are committed to action: to learning, listening, and supporting efforts that promote healing and justice. May our words today reflect a deeper desire to live out Creator’s love in tangible ways.