Welcome to
Lanternhill Church
A church family on the Bay of Quinte. Sundays at 10:30, lunch most weeks after.
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Hello, friend
We are not a big church, and we like it that way. You will be noticed, in a good way. Someone will learn your name, and probably your favourite kind of soup.
Come as you are. There is a seat at the table.
Ruth Ackerley Pastor
Come on Sunday
- SundaySunday worshipKids' program, lunch after most weeks
Park on Bridge Street
Free parking beside the building and on the street on Sundays.
Find the coffee
Doors and coffee from 10. Someone will say hello.
Kids are welcome
Kids start with us, then head to their rooms with leaders.
Stay for lunch
Most Sundays, in the hall. Everyone is invited.
- Parking
- Free beside the building and along the waterfront on Sundays.
- Kids
- Nursery to grade 6 during worship, with checked and trained leaders.
- What to wear
- Whatever is comfortable.
- How long
- About 75 minutes, then lunch.
Room for your kids
Nursery to grade 6 during worship, with checked and trained leaders.
Safety Every leader is police-checked and trained. Kids are signed in and only go home with the adult who signed them in.
Find your people
Little lanterns
Stories, songs, and snacks with leaders who love kids.
Tuesday group
A living room, a meal, and the Bible open.
Community supper
A free hot supper for anyone in Belleville. Cooks and guests welcome.
Newcomers' circle
For people new to Canada: tea, English practice, and friends.
On the calendar
Every week
- Tuesdays7 pmTuesday group
- Wednesdays8 amMorning prayer
- Fridays7 pmYouth night
Coming up
Harvest lunch
, 12 pm. The hall
A big lunch after worship. Bring a friend.
Christmas Eve by candlelight
, 7 pm
Carols, candles, and the Christmas story.
Said yes to Jesus?
If you decided to follow Jesus, we would love to know, and to help with what comes next. Your message goes only to our pastor.
I said yes to Jesus
- Talk to a pastorA real conversation about what happens next, with no pressure.
- Plan your first visitCome as you are. Someone will be glad to meet you.
- Keep watchingRecent messages from our church.
Faces you will see
Ruth and Ben Ackerley
Pastors
Maya Chen
Kids and families
Femi Adeyemi
Music
Carol Nadeau
Care and prayer
Our story
Lanternhill began when three families started sharing Sunday lunch after church and never stopped. Fifteen years later the table is longer, the kids are louder, and lunch is still on most Sundays.
We are farmers and nurses, students at the college, newcomers to Canada, and people who have been praying in Belleville for sixty years.
Who is Jesus?
Jesus is the reason we keep setting another place at the table. The Bible says:
But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name. (John 1:12, KJV)
Ask us anything over lunch.
More from the album
Lunch after Tuesday group 
Questions welcome Coffee with a pastor 
Catching up 
Sunday songs Community supper 
Our hall 
Christmas Eve
Give
Saltbox runs on the generosity of the people who call it home. Thank you.
Give onlineCan we pray for you?
Our prayer team reads every request and keeps it private.
Safe and welcome
- Kids are safe here
- Everyone who serves with children or youth has a police vulnerable sector check and is trained in our safe church policy.
- Step-free
- Level entrance from the parking lot, an accessible washroom, and reserved seats near the front.
Start here
Not ready for a Sunday? Coffee with a pastor first, no pressure.
Questions people ask
Can I really stay for lunch?
Yes. Lunch is free and there is always enough. Bring nothing, or something to share.
Will I be put on the spot?
No. Nobody will ask you to stand up or say anything.
Is there a nursery?
Yes, with checked and trained leaders, beside the hall.