Our Mission
“As an unexpected family, we encourage the unlikely to root themselves in an uncommon love.”
Our Vision
“To be a house of prayer for all people, including you!”
Our Story
In 2006, our founding Pastor Al Doseger and an adventurous group from Next Church decided to move their experimental service called “Church in a Box” to a different neighbourhood with different needs and challenges.
They ended up buying the “Old Polish Hall” on the Corner of Russell and Patrick streets and started services (both church and otherwise) directed toward the specific needs of the Neighbourhood located in the blocks between Stephen, Railway, Montreal and Division Streets, a section of our city characterized by subsidized housing, homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and all sorts of beautiful people.
Things officially kicked off on Thanksgiving of 2006, in June of 2019 we became an official Society (a grown up church!) in the Free Methodist Church in Canada, and by the Grace of God, we’ll soon be celebrating 20 years of ministry in 2026!
A Blessing sent to us on our 5th Birthday!
(We hope it becomes us!)
May your hearts frequently Rustle with the stirrings of the Holy Spirit.
May you be a light on Russell Street that Rustles up all sorts of souls – like moths to a flame.
May your pockets Rustle and jingle with generosity and have much to provide.
May you easily Rustle up feelings of Love and Welcome for everyone who enters your door.
Pastor Todd
Pastor
Pastor Todd Stelmach (BSc.OT, MTS) began serving at Rustle Church after being sent by Next Church as an urban missionary to the Rustle neighbourhood in 2015. He then became Rustle’s Lead pastor in 2017 and has been ordained with the FMCiC since 2020. Todd likes camping, hiking, board games, and telling stories.
Susan
Custodian
Susan Kelly has faithfully kept the church clean and tidy for many years, we are grateful for her diligent work.
Benjamin
Intern*
Ben Spadzinski is our current intern*.
He has been experientially learning about serving and ministry through leading small groups, organizing events, preaching, and participating in many different areas of life at Rustle.
*Rustle has had a number of interns over the years who spend time learning, growing, serving at Rustle and in the neighborhood.