This one is near and dear to me, as it is my recently adopted spiritual home. One might say it is the current physical representation of my spiritual salvation. It is where I most often go to share in a spiritual community whose members seek a change in lifestyle that can only truly be achieved through a psychic change. It is about recognizing a power greater than oneself and accepting that former approaches to relationships, attitudes, and life itself are no longer working.
For me, this is a journey that began roughly 15 years ago and has over the past 8 years borne immeasurable fruit. As St. Margaret in the Pines is a place of refuge and solace for me and reminds me of my fallibility and my mortality, it is a place I seek humility. And it is this humility that makes me open to all these places of worship I showcase, recognizing in them all a common quest for meaning, purpose, and serenity.
Of course, you will have noticed more photos this time and that is because you will have noticed there are, in fact, two churches on this site, both of which are called St. Margaret. I have only ever been in the newer building. The grounds are lovely (if you can handle cemeteries), there are indeed a number of pines present, and it is one of the oldest faith sites in Scarborough. It is on a major thoroughfare and close to an intersection I consider representative of one of the most deprived areas in the city, but is set back far enough to almost be another world. It proves that not far off the beaten path, another world can be found, if one has a reason, an open mind, and the willingness to seek it.
As usual, a website exists: https://stmargaretinthepines.ca/
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