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80,000 Meal Served at Saint Luke's Out of the Cold Meal Program
2023-12-10 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
On December 10th the Out of the Cold Meal Program at Saint Luke’s will serve its 80,000th meal.
We want to personally invite you to mark this milestone with us. We could not have helped so many people without your support.
Please see attached for details.
With thanks and best wishes,
Rev. Jim Keenan and Rafi Aaron
Coordinators, The Out of the Cold Meal Program Saint Luke’s U.C.

Carols by Candlelight
2023-12-10 16:00 - 17:30 | Aurora United Church, 79 Victoria Street, Aurora, ON, L4G 1R3, Canada
Aurora United Church’s Annual Christmas Celebration featuring the AUC Chancel Choir, Handbell Ensembles, Aldbury Gardens Brass Quintet, Tim Birtch, trumpet & Wesley Bells, violin. Arrive early for the singing of your favourite Christmas carols! Freewill offering, accessible seating. For more information contact 905-737-1935.

St. James Candlelight Service
2023-12-10 19:30 - 21:00 | 400 Burhamthrope Rd., Etobicoke, ON, 400 Burnhamthorpe Rd., Etobicoke, ON, M9B2A8, Canada
St. james’ Choirs present – Candlelight Carol Service. Listen to Christmas songs with family and friends and let the music get you in the festive mood!

Islington Sings
2023-12-12 14:30 - 15:30 | Islington United Church, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road, Toronto, ON, M9A 1G9
Everyone is invited to Islington Sings on December 12 at 2:30pm! Come for a time of refreshment and community connection. Sing favorite Christmas carols in the beautifully decorated Sanctuary.

Queer Youth United
2023-12-12 16:00 - 20:00, 2024-01-09 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

Alpha - In Person - Evening
2023-12-13 18:30 - 21:00 | North Bramalea United Church, 3 Howden Blvd, Brampton, Ontario, L6S 4L6, Canada
Looking for a safe space to discuss life’s big questions? You’re at the right spot! Alpha is a series of interactive sessions exploring the basics of the Christian faith, meaning and life.
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 IN-PERSON weekly for 11 weeks, this course starts on Wednesday September 27, 2023 from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm at NBUC
A light dinner will be served followed by the video and small group discussions.
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!

Faithful Footprints Grant Webinar
2023-12-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Faithful FootPrints
When: December 15, 2023
Time: 1:00-2:00 CST | Check your local times
Location: Online
The United Church of Canada‘s Faithful Footprints program offers inspiration, tools, and grants to help its communities of faith reduce their energy and carbon footprint. The program offers up to $30,000 in grants towards energy conservation and renewable energy projects (conditions apply).
Join us on December 15th at 1pm CST to explore how the grant program can help empower your community of faith to reduce the carbon and energy footprint of your faith building, while also supporting:

Reduced environmental footprint
Reduced building operational and maintenance costs
Increased revenue potential from rental opportunities
Enhanced comfortability and usage of building space
Redirection of financial resources toward community programming

Key takeaways from this webinar:

Gain an understanding of the Faithful Footprints program, its mission, and how it aligns with the church’s commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability.
Become familiar with the grant application process, including eligibility criteria, and the steps involved in securing funding for retrofit projects.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDJfdDwCYKPo-H0Sex64sLiSkBeUQHaqWZgzsCwR4MLD1VEA/viewform?fbclid=IwAR2If47mTTSlg3Npy35AeAZk8553B_bUGR-a1KldofSFmxc0LzYM_4oxGMM

Beach United Children's Choir Practices
2023-12-14 17:45 - 18:30, 2023-12-21 17:45 - 18:30, 2023-12-28 17:45 - 18:30, 2024-01-04 17:45 - 18:30, 2024-01-11 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 Organ Concert with Manuel Piazza
2023-12-16 16:30 - 17:30 | Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M4E 2T4, Canada
Join us at Beach United Church for a special Advent and Christmas-themed organ concert, featuring a diverse selection of organ favourites to get you in the holiday mood. Entry is freewill donation, and proceeds go towards Beach United’s food programs.

Knox Choir Cantata
2023-12-17 14:30 - 17:00 | Knox United Church Agincourt, 2569 Midland Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M1S 1R3, Canada
Knox United Church – Agincourt. Knox Choir presents ‘A Christmas Cantata: Once Upon A Night’ by Pepper Choplin.

God in the Woods
2023-12-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Ontario
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Hi all.
We will be meeting this Sunday afternoon, December 17, 3-4pm,
at Sunnidale Park. Again we will meet at the Dorian Parker Centre, 227 Sunnidale Rd.
This will be our Christmas gathering.

On the Road to Bethlehem
2023-12-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Martin Grove United Church, 75 Pergola Road, Toronto, Ontario, M9W 5K4, Canada
Join Martin Grove United Church for an afternoon of music, worship, and celebration on Sunday, December 17th at 3:00pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door, in the office, or on Sunday mornings.

Lessons & Carols
2023-12-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5M 1S7, Canada
Lessons & Carols ~ Sunday, Dec. 17 at 7:00pm
Join us for this holiday tradition with the story & music of Christmas

Christmas in Islington
2023-12-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Islington United Church, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road, Toronto, ON, M9A 1G9
Please join us at 7:00 pm for Christmas in Islington a free community concert, in person in the Sanctuary or online on December 17 at 7pm.
This popular annual musical event will feature our 35-voice Senior Choir, Chancel Handbell Choir, and a 15-piece orchestra and pipe organ. The evening promises to be filled with both seasonal hymns and sing-along carols.
Everyone is welcome! Invite friends and family to join you in person or online. No tickets are needed. Freewill offerings are welcomed at the door or online.

Blue Christmas
2023-12-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-21 06:00 | Islington United Church, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road, Toronto, ON, M9A 1G9
Everyone is invited to a Blue Christmas prayer service at Islington United Church on December 20 at 7pm.

Longest Night Service
2023-12-21 18:00 - 19:00 | St.Matthew’s United Church, 729 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario, M6C 1B2, Canada
Everyone is invited to this year’s Longest Night Service at St. Matthew’s / Bloor Street United Church in Toronto on December 21. Please join us at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary (729 St Clair Ave West) or on Zoom as we mark the Longest Night with readings, music, silence, prayers and candle lighting.

Longest Night Service
2023-12-21 18:00 - 19:00 | St. Matthew’s United Church, Toronto, 729 St. Clair Ave W., Toronto, Ontario, M6C 1B3, Canada
Everyone is invited to this year’s Longest Night Service on December 21. Please join us at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary (729 St Clair Ave West) or on Zoomchurch as we mark the season with readings, music, silence, prayers and candle lighting. Details: https://bloorstreetunited.org/christmas-2023/

God's Great Idea
2023-12-24 11:00 - 11:30 | St. Andrew’s United Church, Toronto, 117 Bloor St. East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 1A9, Canada
Experience a nativity play by celebrated Canadian children’s author Laura Alary.
We invite you to share in this fun and festive celebration on Christmas Eve morning. Kids (of all ages!) will be invited to watch or participate in a meaningful nativity play; no rehearsal required! Come enjoy carols and songs, a thoughtful telling of the Christmas story, and a warm and welcoming community.

Christmas Eve Services at Islington United Church
2023-12-24 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-12-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-24 22:00 - 23:00 | Islington United Church, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road, Toronto, ON, M9A 1G9
Wherever you may be, whatever you are experiencing, you are welcome to join us at our house for Christmas. We hope to see you on Sunday, December 24 for one of our Christmas Eve services. We would love to have you with us in our beautifully decorated Sanctuary. If you can’t attend in person, please do join us online through our live-streaming platform. If you miss a service, or want to relive the experience, recordings will be posted of each service so you can watch at a time convenient for you.
We have a Christmas Eve Family Friendly Service at 5:00 pm, a Christmas Eve Carol Service at 7:00 pm, and a Candlelight and Communion Service at 10:00pm. Everyone is invited to join us in person or online for these services.
Details: https://islingtonunited.org/christmas-2023/

Christmas Eve Service
2023-12-24 19:30 - 21:00 | St. Matthew’s United Church, Toronto, 729 St. Clair Ave W., Toronto, Ontario, M6C 1B3, Canada
Everyone is warmly invited to the joint St. Matt’s / Bloor Street candlelight Christmas Eve service on December 24 at 7:30pm in the Sanctuary of St. Matthew’s United Church! The service will be in-person and online, and will include carols and Communion. Details at https://bloorstreetunited.org/worship/worship-with-us/

Rimbala Classes for Seniors
2023-12-26 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

60s Music Night with Fraser/Daley
2024-01-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M4E 2T4, Canada
Join us for 60s Music Night at Beach United Church with headliners Fraser/Daley (Alec Fraser and Mike Daley) and openers Skylark (Diana Gibbs and Jack Alvo) with special guest Paul Reddick. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/afc76e4e-2c59-4232-81ef-d1ce1e81069e
Friday, March 1
7pm-10pm
Doors open at 6:30pm
– Cash Bar
– Snacks & Dessert Table
– Raffles & Door Prizes
– Dancing
– and More!
Funds raised will go towards Beach United’s year-round Community Programs.
