Shining Waters

Afternoon Vespers Hymn Sing at Humber Valley United Church
2023-11-12 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | 76 Anglesey Boulevard Toronto, 76 Anglesey Boulevard, Toronto, ON, Canada
A service featuring favourite hymns and stories specially selected for Remembrance Day. Join us in person or online
John Derksen on piano and organ
Singing led by members of Valley Voices
Stories by Susanne Hynes
Followed by refreshments & fellowship
Sunday, Nov. 12, 4:00pm
76 Anglesey Blvd. Etobicoke | www.hvuc.ca
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HymnSingChannel

Queer Youth United
2023-11-14 16:00 - 20:00 | Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M4E 2T4, Canada
Please join us on Tuesdays from 4 pm – 8pm every week – you may drop in at any time between those hours!
Queer Youth United (QYU) is a 2SLGBTQ+ youth group for ages 15-29, where you can come and engage with others in a safe space within the community, while sharing meals, finding support and resources.
We will have more information and photos on our Instagram account over at https://instagram.com/queeryouthunited

Exploring Sacred Bonds ~ Fairlawn Fall Study with Rev. Jean Ward ~ Online
2023-11-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Zoom, Canada
Join us in-person or on Zoom to explore the sacred bonds of belonging, relationship and reciprocity through two books:
Braiding Sweetgrass – Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer, 2013
“Action on behalf of life transforms. Because the relationship between self and the world is reciprocal, it is not a question of first getting enlightened or saved and then acting. As we work to heal the earth, the earth heals us.”
“The land knows you, even when you are lost.”
“Knowing that you love the earth changes you, activates you to defend and protect and celebrate. But when you feel that the earth loves you in return, that feeling transforms the relationship from a one-way street into a sacred bond.”
The Woman Who Went To The Moon – Poems of Igloolik by Rosemary Clewes, 2017
“… these poems will speak to those for whom body, soul, and naming are not divisible.”

Exploring Sacred Bonds ~ Fairlawn Fall Study with Rev. Jean Ward
2023-11-15 13:30 - 15:00 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5M 1S7, Canada

Collier Street United Church Fall Feast Take-out Style
2023-11-16 16:00 - 17:30 | CollierStreetUnited Church, 112 Collier Street, Barrie, ON, L4M 1H3, Canada
Collier Street United Church Fall Food Feast – Take Out Style
Enjoy a lovely take out meal including Baked Ham, Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Homemade Dinner Roll, Seasonal Salad, Handcrafted Biscoff Cheesecake.
Dinner can be picked up at our drive thru on Thursday November 16 between 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm at Collier Street United Church, 112 Collier St., Barrie.
All courses will be served in take-out compostable containers. To maintain the integrity of the entrée, you will need to reheat at home for maximum enjoyment.
Cost is $30 each (plus admin fees for ticketing).
Questions? Email collierunited@rogers.com or call 705-722-2003.
Tickets: https://2023collierfallfeast.eventbrite.ca

Beach United Children's Choir Practices
2023-11-16 17:45 - 18:30, 2023-11-23 17:45 - 18:30, 2023-11-30 17:45 - 18:30 | Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M4E 2T4, Canada
Sheila Brand, a member of our choir, is leading our new Children’s Choir! Sheila is a former music teacher using the Orff Approach, for vocal, ukulele and drama/dance programs at Williamson Road Public School.
Children ages 7-12 are welcome, and free to anyone to join! You may contact Sheila at sheilabb@rogers.com for more information
Practices usually take place every Thursday from 5:45pm-6:30pm.
Please visit our website and social media accounts for updated times (beachunitedchurch.com)

Christmas Market and Bake Sale
2023-11-18 09:00 - 14:00 | Caledon East United Church, 6046 Old ChurchRoad, Caledon East, Ontario, L7C 1H8, Canada
The Community Friendship Circle presents the Christmas Market and Bake Sale!
FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING
FEATURING:
Cafe, with Chili, Soups and Sweet Treats.
Home-baked goods, Local Jams & Jellies
Unique gifts, Jewlery, woods, crafts
Take a chance table & much, much more!
Caledon East United Church, Caledon East, 6046 Old Church Road.

Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Market
2023-11-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Roncesvalles United Church, 240 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M6R 1M3, Canada
Roncesvalles United invites you to our amazing Christmas Arts & Crafts Market on November 18th, 10am-4pm.
There are over 100 talented, fun, dedicated local artisans to interact with and to buy from with products ranging from home décor, fashion, toys, artisanal food items and much more.
Enjoy 2 cafes serving chili, sandwiches and home baked delights.
Live Entertainment also included.
Only $3 Admission
Children under 12 Free

Then Let Us Sing!
2023-11-19 12:30 - 13:30 | Islington United Church, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road, Toronto, ON, M9A 1G9
Everyone is invited to join Islington United Church for a Then Let us Sing! event on November 19 from 12:30-1:30pm in-person or online.
Then Let Us Sing! is a new online musical portal that will be available in the fall of 2024. It will contain most of the pieces you’ve come to love from Voices United, More Voices, and Nos voix unies, plus a growing collection of NEW music.
This event will provide an opportunity for us to sing and experience material from the new hymn book, plus a chance to share our feedback on the resource while it is under development.
We’d love to have you with us. All are very welcome.
Note that the event will also be live-streamed at https://islingtonunited.org/event/then-let-us-sing/

Inspiration in Song
2023-11-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Parkwoods United Church, 85 Parkwoods Village Drive, Don Mills, Ontario, M3A 2X9, Canada
An afternoon of Cinema Favorites and Sacred Classics with Susan Ryman and Murphy Hung.

Dream A Dream - A Cantata for the Christmas Season
2023-11-19 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-11-26 19:00 - 20:30 | St. Paul’s United Church Midland, 308 King St., Midland, Ontario, L4R 3M6, Canada
A fundraising and awareness event to support an end to global hunger.
There are no tickets for this event, but attendees will be asked to make a generous donation to support ending global hunger.
Canadian Foodgrains Bank receives 100% of donations received and issues tax receipts for donations of $10 or more.
Sunday, Nov. 19th — 7pm
There will be an opportunity to learn more about how Canadians can continue supporting the compassionate mission of feeding the hungry.

Bingo Night
2023-11-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Bolton United Church, 8 Nancy Street, Bolton, Ontario, L7E 1C7, Canada
Join us for Bingo, Prizes, Pizza and Fun!!
Free event

Historical Contributions of Canadian Missionaries in Korea
2023-11-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Emmanuel College, 75 Queen's Park Crescent East, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1K7, Canada
This year marks the 60th Anniversary of official diplomatic ties between the Republic of Korea and Canada, a relationship that has its roots in the selfless work of Canadian missionaries in Korea. As we celebrate this milestone year in Korea-Canada relations, we invite you to join us for a special seminar presentation, which aims to shed light on the incredible legacies of Canada’s earliest missionaries to Korea—one of the oldest links that bind Korea and Canada together. Emmanuel College’s Centre for Religion and Its Contexts is honoured to host this event in close collaboration with the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Toronto.

Let's Talk ...Preparing Your Affairs
2023-11-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Bolton United Church, 8 Nancy Street, Bolton, Ontario, L7E 1C7, Canada
Free Community Event
Also Online (see website for link)
6:30 pm Gathering
7 pm Guest Speaker Gordon MacGregor
Advance Planning Consultant & Certified Executor Advisor, Egan Funeral Home
Followed by discussion

A Meaningless Hour
2023-11-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Northlea United Church, 125 Brentcliffe Road, Toronto, Ontario, M4G 3Y7, Canada
This one man play is not to be missed. King Solomon is cranky. He is in his 70s now, suffering from arthritis and various other age-related issues, including cynicism perhaps. An amateur philosopher, he reflects on his life and “The Meaning of Life.” As he shares his memories and observations, he keeps arriving at the same judgement: “Meaningless!” Come to Northlea to find out how it all turns out on November 24, 2023. Doors open at 7:00pm, play begins at 7:30. Free will offering (suggested $20) will be added to the Refugee Fundraiser to help bring a family to Canada from Afganistan!

Christmas Market at Beach United Church
2023-11-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Ontario
Beach United’s Christmas Market will be taking place on Saturday, November 25 from 10am to 2pm.
We will have a variety of local artisans on site, featuring handmade jewellery, baked goods, jellies and jams, knitted toys, and many more festive items perfect for gift-giving.
New this year will be a silent auction for our Gingerbread Houses, created by local neighbourhood partners!

Holly Berry Fair
2023-11-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Rosedale United Church, 159 Roxborough Drive, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 1X7, Canada
Come to the Fair for baking, knitting, lunch, books and many vendors. Have your picture taken with Santa too!

Rimbala Classes for Seniors
2023-11-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Ontario
Rimbala is an evidence-based falls prevention program that uses music as the principle means of intervention. Based on the work of visionary Swiss composer Émile Jaques-Dalcroze, Rimbala enjoys one of the highest falls prevention results in the world, with a 54% reduction in falls for community-dwelling seniors.
Older adults improve their gait (walking style), mobility, cognitive skills and social intelligence in a relaxed but joyous setting. The improvised music brings fresh neuroplastic experiences that improves the connection between the body and brain in ways that conventional exercise cannot. Because music is broadly distributed in the brain, there is a hypothesis that gentle exercise with cognitive components can prevent participants from the ravages of dementia — including Alzheimer’s.
For more information, please visit: www.rimbala.com
Classes are held at:
Rosedale United Church 159 Roxborough Dr, Toronto Wednesdays 11:30 AM-12:30 PM $20.00 per session
and online at various times throughout the week.
Please contact Dr. Daniel Rubinoff: 416.709.8381 doctor.rimbala@gmail.com

Fair Trade & Christmas Craft Market
2023-11-26 11:30 - 13:30 | 76 Anglesey Boulevard Toronto, 76 Anglesey Boulevard, Toronto, ON, Canada
Sunday, Nov. 26, 11:30-1:30pm in Steed Hall of Humber Valley United Church
Amazing one-of-a-kind wares by local and fair-trade artisans (Baobobguild, Africa and CASA, Central/South America).
● knitted, woven and sewn apparel ● jewelry ● pottery ● candles ● treats ● ornaments

LPCC Christmas Market Magic
2023-11-26 12:00 - 15:00 | Lawrence Park Community Church, 2180 Bayview Ave, North York, Ontario, M4N 3K7, Canada
Festive Delights Await at Our Christmas Market!
This festive season, immerse yourself in the magical ambiance of our enchanting Christmas market. Let the aroma of apple cider and freshly baked gingerbread cookies that you can decorate yourself. This year we have a treasure trove of unique gifts, crafts, and festive treats.
Highlights:
Handcrafted Gifts: Find that perfect gift for your loved ones, from artisanal crafts to handmade jewelry, each table offers something special.
Foodies: Treat your tastebuds with festive delicacies.
Warm & Toasty Lunch Available for Purchase: We have heartwarming soups, perfectly paired with fresh crusty bread. And don’t stop there! Top it off with a delectable sweet treat and a comforting beverage. Vegan and Gluten free options.
and don’t forget the Festive Atmosphere and Holiday Cheer.
From the soft touch of hand-knit scarves to Christmas carols, experience the season in its fullest bloom. Feel the warm embrace of the community coming together, sharing stories, and creating memories.

Alpha - On-Line - Evening
2023-11-27 19:00 - 20:30 | North Bramalea United Church, 3 Howden Blvd, Brampton, Ontario, L6S 4L6, Canada
Alpha is a series of interactive sessions exploring the basics of the Christian faith.
Each session looks at a different question, and is designed to create conversation. There’s no pressure, no follow-up and no charge; it’s just an open, informal, and honest space to explore and discuss life’s big questions together.
Offered ONLINE weekly for 11 weeks, on Wednesday evenings from 7:00pm – 8:30pm starting on September 27, 2023
Video.
The videos are designed to be engaging and inspire conversation. Usually around 30 minutes long, they explore the big issues around faith and unpack the basics of Christianity, addressing questions like “Who is Jesus?”, “Why and how do I pray?” and “How does God guide us?”
Small Group Discussion.
Probably the most important part of any Alpha: the chance to share thoughts and ideas about the talk without being corrected or judged. There’s no obligation to say anything; it’s an opportunity to hear from others and contribute your own perspective.
Check out the first session to see if this is something you would like to explore!
All are welcome!

Christmas Market and Bake Sale
2023-12-02 09:00 - 14:00 | Knox United Church, Caledon Village, 2976 Charleston Sideroad, Caledon Village, ON, Caledon Village, ON, L7K 0V8, Canada
Join us on December 2, 2022, 9 AM to 2 PM for the Knox Christmas Market and
Bake Sale! We have 15 fantastic vendors lined up! Something for everyone!
2976 Charleston Sideroad, Caledon Village, ON L7K 0V8
Free Admission and Free Parking
Extra parking around back!
Wheelchair accessible with elevator lifts.

A Snowy Welsh Tale to the Heart of Whoville A Special Christmas Journey.
2023-12-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Lawrence Park Community Church, 2180 Bayview Ave, North York, Ontario, M4N 3K7, Canada
This holiday season, join us for a one-of-a-kind festive experience where two timeless Christmas tales come together in an enchanting celebration! “A Magical Christmas Journey: From Whoville to Wales” is an event that blends the whimsical charm of Dr. Seuss’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” with the nostalgic warmth of Dylan Thomas’s “A Child’s Christmas in Wales.” We will be featuring the Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir
What to Expect:
Narrative Magic: Be captivated by live narrations of both stories, where the playful rhymes of Dr. Seuss meet the lyrical prose of Dylan Thomas. Our storytellers will transport you from the snowy peaks of Whoville to the cozy streets of a Welsh town.
Musical Delights: Enjoy a soundtrack that combines the classic tunes of Whoville with traditional Christmas carols sung by the Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir.
A Lesson in Holiday Spirit: Discover the true meaning of Christmas as we explore themes of community, joy, and the simple pleasures of the season through these beloved stories.
Perfect for All Ages: Whether you’re revisiting childhood memories or making new ones with your family, this event is designed to delight both the young and the young at heart.
Limited Tickets Available! Secure your spot in this magical crossover adventure where the heartwarming spirit of Christmas shines through the imaginative worlds of Dr. Seuss and Dylan Thomas.
Tickets are
$15 for students under 30 – ID will be required.
$30 for seniors
$40 for adults
$35 for Zoom access
Parking is available in the Green P lot opposite the church.

Carols Around the Crèche
2023-12-03 16:45 - 17:30 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5M 1S7, Canada
Bring a mug for hot chocolate and join us on the lawn to sing carols around the crèche. We invite you to support Fairlawn’s Annual Red Door Holiday Gift Drive, with new clothing and unwrapped gifts for children aged 9-13.

Light Up the Night
2023-12-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Islington United Church, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road, Toronto, ON, M9A 1G9
You are invited to a Community Event – Light Up the Night
It’s that time of year when our community makes plans to join together and Light Up the Night. We want to fill the lengthening days with shared light, to experience love, joy, hope, peace and care in this struggling world. We definitely need each other now more than ever.
Please join Islington United Church on December 3rd at 6:00 pm at our Light Up the Night outdoor community event. We will light our outdoor tree, sing some carols accompanied by a brass ensemble, hear words of hope from our children’s chorus, share some home-made soup, warm cider or hot chocolate to celebrate community – hope, peace and goodwill.

Resonance Contemporary Worship
After the tree lighting and carol singing have finished around 7:00 pm, please join us in the church to share in a new contemporary worship experience, Resonance. In engaging with this new approach geared to connect to our younger community through contemporary music and relevant themes, you will experience a relaxed and friendly environment where you can meet others within your community and beyond. You are more than welcome here.
Details: https://islingtonunited.org/event/light-up-the-night-2023/

Where the Light Begins
2023-12-03 19:00 - 20:00 | St. Andrew’s United Church, Toronto, 117 Bloor St. East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 1A9, Canada
Sounds of Christmas from Bach to Brubeck
Presented by the St. Andrew’s Choir

Advent of Generosity POP-Up Lunch and Learn
2023-12-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Online via Zoom
Advent of Generosity POP-Up Lunch and Learn
December 5, 2023
On Zoom, starting at 12 NOON
Join Melody Duncanson Hales for the Advent of Generosity POP-Up Lunch and Learn stewardship webinar, online on Zoom, to be held on Tuesday, December 5th starting at 12 Noon. Bring your lunch and lets discuss inviting giving and participation during the season of Advent and Christmas.
Register here: https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/communities-of-faith/stewardship-gifts/advent-of-generosity-registration/
