New to Canada?

Settling in Starts Here

Being new to Canada can be a big transition—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Here you’ll find information about local supports, opportunities to connect with others, and ways to grow in faith and community. Our prayer is that this becomes a space where you can find both practical help and lasting hope.

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Church Resources

Join our free English classes each week, taught by a certified ESL teacher. Learn English in a friendly and safe environment while meeting other new Canadians. Everyone is welcome—no cost, no registration needed, just come and learn! Learn more here.

 

Government Resources

Durham Immigration Portal is a regional portal that offers newcomers to Durham Region a centralized hub for settlement supports, including job search, housing, healthcare, language classes, and community services. This is a great place to begin! You can access the Durham Immigration Portal here.

Welcome to Canada Guide is a comprehensive newcomer’s guide published by the Government of Canada that outlines key information about life in Canada—from settling in and accessing services to rights, responsibilities, and community connections. It aims to equip new arrivals with practical insights and resources to help them navigate their first months and thrive in their new home.

 
 
 

International Students

This resource helps newcomers who want to study in Canada understand how to obtain and maintain a study permit, work while studying, and navigate post-graduation pathways. We encourage you to explore it, and know our church is here to support you both spiritually and practically as you walk this new journey.

Studying in Canada as an International Student →
Durham College International Resources →
Trent University International Resources →

Specific Topics of Interest

Work Permits | Immigration Lawyers | Applying for Residency | Job Searching, Placement, and Re-training Services |
Tax Information | Free Tax Clinics

Helpful Links

Canadian Immigration | Durham Healthcare | English Language Testing/Support | Finding a Doctor | Health Insurance

Helpful Phone Apps

Upcoming Events For You

Featured
ESL (English as a Second Language) Classes
Jan 7
ESL (English as a Second Language) Classes

We are running ESL (English as a Second Language) classes again on Wednesday Evenings! Whether you’re just starting to learn English or looking to build on your skills at a more advanced level, these classes are for you.

Depression: Faith, Feelings, and the Path to Healing
Feb 4
Depression: Faith, Feelings, and the Path to Healing

Whether you’re personally struggling, supporting someone you love, or simply wanting to understand this topic through a Christ-centered lens, you’ll find hope, insight, and community here.

Warming the Night: Handmade Sale
Feb 8
Warming the Night: Handmade Sale

Join us for our Warming the Night: Handmade Sale! Our congregation has been knitting and crocheting beautiful handmade items—cozy scarves, hats, blankets, and more—and now they’re available for purchase. All proceeds go toward supporting our Coldest Night of the Year fundraising team, helping provide care and support for those experiencing homelessness in Durham Region.

Water Baptism
Feb 8
Water Baptism

If you’ve made the decision to follow Jesus—whether recently or years ago—baptism is your next step. Baptism is an outward expression of an inward reality: it’s a public declaration that Jesus is your Saviour.

Coldest Night of the Year
Feb 28
Coldest Night of the Year

We’re walking to support The Refuge, an incredible ministry caring for vulnerable youth in our community, and you can help make a real difference. Whether you lace up your boots and walk with us or support our team financially, your participation brings warmth, dignity, and hope to those who need it most. We’d be thrilled to have you join or sponsor our team!

Anxiety Happens: Finding God in the Overwhelm
Mar 4
Anxiety Happens: Finding God in the Overwhelm

In a world that feels more anxious than ever, many of us wrestle with worry, overthinking, and a sense of being constantly on edge. This elective will help you understand the nature of anxiety—what’s happening in your body and mind—and how faith can guide you toward peace.

 

Our Local Outreach Pastor

 
 

Kristen Malcolm
kristen@kingstreet.org