Shining Waters

Embracing the story of Jesus... A Recitation of the Gospel of Mark!
2024-10-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-06 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | Hope United Church, 2550 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4C 1L2
Embracing the Story of Jesus… A recitation of the Gospel of Mark! Please join us Sunday, October 6th at 1:30-3:30pm at Hope United Church, 2550 Danforth Ave. Toronto. Step back in time and experience the aural tradition of sharing the gospel stories. Rev. Dr. Gordon Postill will recite from memory, the entire Gospel of Mark. Tickets are $10 for seniors & Students, $15 for Adults or $25 for a Group or Family. Tickets: Hope United.ca, Eventbrite.ca and at the door. All proceeds to the “Let Your Light Shine Campaign” to restore the leaded glass windows at Hope United. For information call 416-691-9681. Hope United is fully accessible.

Affirming Ministry Celebration: Knox United Church, Caledon
2024-10-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Knox United Church, Caledon Village, 2976 Charleston Sideroad, Caledon Village, ON, Caledon Village, ON, L7K 0V8, Canada
Join us on Sunday October 6th @ 10AM for Worship, Celebration Ceremony, Music, Mingling, Food & More!
You’re Invited!!! Knox United Church will be officially designated as an Affirming Ministry within Affirm United/S’affirmer Ensemble. As the first official Affirming community of faith in Caledon, ON we are thrilled to be hosting a service of celebration and joy! Publicly declaring our commitment to inclusion and justice for people of all sexual orientations & gender identities and to the creation of inclusive communities of faith.
A huge thank you to our supporters and guests over the years as we have worked towards shining light on God’s love for us all.
We hope to see some old friends and new friends as well as community members in our midst who want to celebrate this public, explicit and intentional commitment to and with 2SLGBTQIA+ folk.
See you there!
Your friends at Knox United Church, Affirming Ministry Team.
ADDRESS: Knox United Church 2976 Charleston Sideroad, Caledon Village.
ZOOM OPTION: Join the Zoom Worship Service at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7619352726
IS THERE A DRESS CODE?
Whatever makes you feel most comfortable! Come as you are, in whatever makes you feel good.
PARKING:
Ample parking is located in the parking lot beside the church. If extra parking is needed, please use McFaul street (on the west side of the church) or the far side of the Tim Hortons parking lot across the street. After you’ve parked, you can enter via the glass doors facing the parking lot, and head up the stairs (or take the lift) into the main church building. If you need accessible parking please use the lot in front of the church. If you can manage a walk please consider leaving main parking spots open for those in need.
ACCESSIBILITY- There will be a volunteer running the elevator lift for the first floor and second floor and the front doors are automatic.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: email: knoxunitedcaledon@gmail.com

WE Holy Fun Program
2024-10-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Willowdale Emmanuel UC, 349 Kenneth Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M2N4V9, Canada
3 hour drop-off program for 12 weeks (October 6 to December 22) every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For children ages 4 to 12
Program details: Dance/Music, Arts/Crafts, Bible Storytelling, Games/Sports, Snacks. Limited spots for 10 children and $20 for the entire program.
Place: Willowdale Emmanuel United Church (349 Kenneth Ave.) To register: email jung.hong@hotmail.com or call/text 416-459-8134

WE Holy Fun Program
2024-10-06 10:00 - 2024-12-22 13:00 | Willowdale Emmanuel UC, 349 Kenneth Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M2N4V9, Canada
WE Holy Fun Season 4: 3 hour drop-off program for 12 weeks (October 6 to December 22) every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Program Details: Dance/Music, Arts/Crafts, Bible Storytelling, Games/Sports, Snacks. For children ages 4 to 12 – limited spots for 10 children and $20 for the entire program. Place: Willowdale Emmanuel United Church, 349 Kenneth Ave. To register: email jung.hong@hotmail.com or call/text 416-459-8134

From Bach to Broadway at Northlea
2024-10-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Northlea United Church, 125 Brentcliffe Road, Toronto, Ontario, M4G 3Y7, Canada
Come for an evening of beautiful music and singing with Baritone, Marc McNamara and pianist Brahm Goldhammer on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 5:00 pm. Families welcome and Free Will Offering appreciated.

Dorothy's Place- Weekly
2024-10-07 11:30 - 14:00 | Birchcliff Bluffs United Church, 33 East Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 4P8, Canada
Dorothy’s Place is a weekly drop-in program for 2SLGBTQIA+, questioning, and allied older adults and seniors aged 50+.
We offer homemade meals, workshop and educational programming, and social opportunities.
We are open on Mondays from 11:30am-2pm.

Toby's Place- Weekly
2024-10-07 15:30 - 20:30 | Birchcliff Bluffs United Church, 33 East Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 4P8, Canada
Toby’s Place is a weekly drop-in program for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, folks questioning their gender and/or sexuality, and friends and allies, 23-years-old and under. We feature meals from scratch, workshop or entertainment programming, a clothing swap, book swap corner, and more!
We run on Mondays from 3:30pm-8:30pm.
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Peace Vigil
2024-10-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Midhurst United Church, 91 DORAN RD, Midhurst, ON, L9X 0L5, Canada
Please join us in the Old Sanctuary of Midhurst United Church on Monday, October 7 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM as we pray for peace around the world, during these very troubled times. Let us pray for the safety of all people who are in war zones and for peaceful resolutions.

The Birth of Christian Art - Catacombs Part 1 of 3 with Rev. Stephen Milton
2024-10-08 10:00 - 23:30, 2024-10-11 10:00 - 23:30 | Lawrence Park Community Church, 2180 Bayview Ave, North York, Ontario, M4N 3K7, Canada
Join us for this fall’s Bible for Busy People as Rev. Stephen tells the story of the birth of Christian art in three sessions. The first looks at the very first Christian images ever created. They are found underground in Rome, painted onto the walls of burial tombs known as catacombs. They show a faith that is just starting to figure out how to present its ideas and stories in pictures. All are welcome to attend.
Here to access the Zoom link. Link works for both dates.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82303658339
Meeting number – 823 0365 8339#

St. Matthew's Seniors' Social
2024-10-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-22 13:00 - 15:00 | 729 St. Clair Avenue West, 729, Toronto, ON, M6J 2X1, Canada
Join us in the Parlour for coffee, tea, discussion and games. All are welcome!

Queer Youth United
2024-10-08 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

Nobleton and Schomberg United Church mid-week potluck services
2024-10-09 17:30 - 20:00 | Ontario
Want to spend some time at the cottage this summer and miss Sunday morning services?
Join us every Wednesday evening for our delightful Summer Potluck Dinner Series, where the heart of our gatherings is sharing in singing hymns, engaging with scripture and reflections, and, most importantly, enjoying a meal in community. Each evening is a time of joyful fellowship, delicious food, and spiritual enrichment, celebrating the blessings of unity and abundance. These weekly dinners offer a wonderful opportunity to connect with one another, deepen our faith, and experience the warmth of God’s love through music, reflection, and the simple act of sharing a meal. Everyone is welcome, and we look forward to creating beautiful memories together in the spirit of hospitality and togetherness.
The dinners will be alternating between Nobleton United Church (6076 King Rd, Nobleton) and Schomberg United Church (116 Church St, Schomberg) each week, and Nobleton will be hosting the dinner on July 24th. Please contact Rev. Gardner (pastor.schomberg.nobleton@gmail.com) to confirm the location.

Thornhill United Church Annual Countrye Faire
2024-10-19 09:30 - 14:30 | Thornhill United Church, 25 Elgin St., Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 1W5, Canada
The Countrye Faire is an annual church fundraiser for Thornhill United Church. Join us for All-Day Breakfast and shop for jewellery and crafts, toys and games, books and clothing. Our homemade pies, baked goods and preserves are always a hit. Come early to get these fabulous items. Free admission! Fun included!

What Does it Mean to Right Historic Wrongs?
2024-10-20 10:30 - 14:00 | 729 St. Clair Avenue West, 729, Toronto, ON, M6J 2X1, Canada
For the first time since pre-Covid times, the Bloor Street United Church Craddock Lecture series returns with: What does it mean to right historic wrongs? A talk with Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii). Everyone is invited for this time of learning and discussion! RSVP requested to craddock102024@gmail.com.
Get informed by Douglas Sanderson, co-author of Valley of the Birdtail, and Professor in the Faculty of Law at The University of Toronto. Q and A to follow the talk.
Go beyond learning and acknowledgement, and consider how we can work together to further truth and reconciliation. Following the talk, we will share a pay-what-you-can meal in community.
Afterwards, we have a chance to participate in discussion groups facilitated by youth from across Canada who took part in Gibimishkaadimin.
Everyone is invited and warmly welcomed!
Both the talk and discussion groups will be held in-person and livestreamed on Sunday, October 20th, 2024.
The talk begins at 10:30am, lunch is at 12:00pm, and discussion groups will be from 1:00-2:00pm.
Location: St. Matthew’s United Church, 729 St. Clair Ave West, Toronto or Zoom
Details: https://bloorstreetunited.org/churchsocial-calendar/?event_id=65157&event_date=2024-10-20

Temperanceville United Church Take-Out Turkey Supper
2024-10-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Temperanceville United Church, 734 King Road, Richmond Hill, (Oak Ridges), Ontario, L8E 2Y8, Canada
Enjoy a traditional turkey dinner with all of the trimmings in the comfort of your own home. Just pick up your meals at the church, invite your friends to join you, and you have all the makings of a wonderful evening. Full details at temperancevilleunitedchurch@hotmail.com. For tickets, email catherine.sampson@rogers.com.
Dinners are available for pick-up between 5pm and 7pm.
Cost: Adults: $25; Children 6 to 11: $10

Godly Play Core Training (And Children's Retreat)
2024-10-25 17:30 - 2024-10-26 19:00 | Islington United Church, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road, Toronto, ON, M9A 1G9
Join us for an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in Godly Play. The retreat offers programming for children and adults. Adults will participate in a full Godly Play Core Training, explore play and wondering, and deepen in understanding of children’s spirituality. Children will hear stories, experience worship, play games, do arts and crafts, and much more. You are welcome to join this retreat without children, this option is provided so parents can have the opportunity to join this retreat with ease.
This retreat is in 2 parts. The first part October 25-26 and second part November 15-16. Please let us know if there is any part of this training you will not be able to attend as it is very participatory.
The retreat is $350 (participating children also included in price) but Islington members are welcome to pay a reduced price by contacting Brianna Coutlee at families@islingtonunited.org.
Please register by October 20 by visiting: islingtonunited.org/godly-play-core-training
We hope to see you there!

Rimbala Classes for Seniors
2024-10-26 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

Fundraising Music Concert for Emmanuel College Sang Chul Lee Scholarship
2024-10-26 15:30 - 17:00 | Willowdale Emmanuel UC, 349 Kenneth Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M2N4V9, Canada
Korean Traditional Songs (pansori, gayageum), Trumpet, Youth Quartet Chamber, Jazz and Piano by Emmanuel College professors, and classic baritone song.
This music concert is going to be special because we are celebrating the 100th birth year of the late Very Right Rev. Dr. Sang Cheol Lee. This concert is also part of the United Church’s Centennial year celebration. We have good reasons to gather and mark these anniversaries with the fundraising effort.
Over the course of almost 100 years, scholarships have been awarded to Korean students at Emmanuel College with the generous support from the United Church of Canada. The first Korean scholarship recipient was awarded to Rev. Jaerin Moon in 1928, the same year that Emmanuel College opened its doors for the first time. Since admission of Rev. Moon in 1928, there have been many Korean graduates who have made admirable contributions to theology, ministry, social activism around democratization, peace, gender justice, and unification issues in Korea, within the United Church of Canada, and around the world. Since its inception, Korean descent students continue to be among the biggest ethnic minority group at Emmanuel and Toronto School of Theology. Yet, there is no assigned scholarship for Korean students as of yet. As a way of remembering our history, strengthening this long relationship and carrying a beautiful legacy, we would like to host this fundraising event for establishing Korean scholarship at Emmanuel College. Your support and generosity will be deeply appreciated.
Time: Saturday, October 26, 2024, 3:30pm – 5 pm
Place: Willowdale Emmanuel United Church (349 Kenneth Ave. Toronto, Ontario, M2N 4V9)
Ticket: $100 (a tax receipt will be issued after expenses being deducted)
To issue a tax receipt, please send your full name, mailing address, email, phone number).
Inquiry: HyeRan Kim-Cragg ; Hae-Bin Jung , 905 – 781 -1678

Take-Away Roast Beef Dinner - Midhurst United Church
2024-10-26 16:00 - 18:00 | MidhurstUnitedChurch, 91 DORAN RD, Midhurst, ON, L9X 0L5, Canada
Enjoy a delicious take out meal including —
*Roast Beef and gravy
*Mashed potatoes and vegetables
*Garden salad and dressing
*Horseradish and bun
*A selection of our famous homemade pies
COST: $35.00 Cash
or $38.61 through Eventbrite. Order at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/midhurst-uc-takeout-beef-dinner-tickets-1034415844637
Pick up at:
Midhurst United Church
91 Doran Road
Midhurst, ON
For more information, please contact Liz at 705-722-7208

Haunted Stops feat. Rashaan Allwood
2024-10-26 16:30 - 17:30 | Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M4E 2T4, Canada
Beach United Church is excited to present an afternoon of spooktacular organ music on Saturday, October 26th at 4:30pm with local organist, Rashaan Allwood. The program will feature ghostly favourites from Liszt, to Messiaen, Bach and more. You’re in for a thoroughly bone-chilling and goosebump-inducing concert experience just in time for Halloween!
Entry is pay-what-you-can, with a suggested minimum of $10. Tickets are not required for entry; you may show up at our doors on the day of the concert.

Steelpan Concert and Dinner
2024-10-26 17:30 - 21:30 | Ontario
50 steel drums in Trinity’s Sanctuary will make sweet sounds of the Caribbean as well as some Canadian songs. Caribbean dinner is an optional add on.

100th Anniversary Guest Preachers
2024-10-27 10:30 - 11:30 | Runnymede United Church, 432 Runnymede Rd, Toronto, ON, M6S 2Y8, Canada
Runnymede United Church is celebrating its 100th Anniversary with many events and celebrations. One of the ways we are celebrating is inviting guest preachers to offer their preaching gift in worship. The first preacher in our series is past Moderator Mardi Tindal. We welcome Mardi to preach on Sunday October 27th. Mardi has connections to our congregation through our merge with Windermere United and we are looking forward to her leadership in worship.

Islington Reads: Family Book Club
2024-10-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Islington United Church, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road, Toronto, ON, M9A 1G9
Islington Reads is launching Family Book Club! We are encouraging families of all ages to spend some time reading together this month and join us for our first Family Book Club event on October 27 at 12pm for lunch, activities themed around the book, and to meet the author!
Our fall read is “We the Sea Turtles” by Michelle Kadarusman. It follows many stories turtles entering people’s lives and what they mean to them. This quick read is perfect for families with children 5-12.
Sign up for family book club at islingtonunited.org/familybookclub

Affirming Ministry Celebration
2024-10-27 14:00 - 15:30 | Windermere United Church, 356 Windermere Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M6S 3L3, Canada
Evergreen Pastoral Charge, Windermere and Utterson United Church invites everyone to our celebration of becoming an affirming church.

Affirming Ministry Celebration
2024-10-27 14:00 - 15:30 | Windermere United Church, 356 Windermere Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M6S 3L3, Canada
Evergreen Pastoral Charge – Windermere United Church and Utterson United Church, are celebrating becoming an affirming Ministry!
We will worship together and have coffee/tea and goodies after. Everyone welcome.

Drag & Spirituality Summit
2024-11-01 - 2024-11-03 | Emmanuel College, 75 Queen's Park Crescent East, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1K7, Canada
The Drag & Spirituality Summit is in its third year and is the first-of-its-kind gathering at the intersections of drag and spirituality. Join drag performers and faith leaders from around the globe for a stunning and sacred three-day summit. Feed the spirit and celebrate the body with powerful panel discussions, inspiring practitioner presentations, and—of course—fierce and fabulous performances. The Centre for Religion and Its Contexts is the proud host and co-sponsor of this year’s Summit.
All spiritual experiences and drag expressions are invited and celebrated in person and virtually. Drag artists, spiritual care practitioners, lovers of drag, and folks wanting to learn more will congregate from around the globe with keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, spiritual drag shows, and a spiritual drag event for children of all ages and their families.
Included in the summit will be our evening Spiritual Drag Show on Saturday, Nov. 2 to raise funds for a new scholarship for queer students at Emmanuel College. Our College is an interfaith, interspiritual theological school that provides training for students who are Christian, Muslim, Buddhist and other traditions to become spiritual care providers, counsellors, psycho-spiritual therapists, chaplains, ordained ministers, musicians, academics, researchers and more. This scholarship will enable queer students to study at Emmanuel College by lessening the financial burden of continuing their education.

Faith in a Time of Genocide
2024-11-01 08:00 - 2024-11-02 17:00 | Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Airport, 3311 Caroga Drive, Mississauga, ON, L4V 1A3, Canada
“Faith in a Time of Genocide” November 1-2, 2024 is the United Network for Justice and Peace in Palestine and Israel (UNJPPI) national gathering in Toronto at the Hilton Garden Inn near the Pearson Airport. The program each day is from 8 am – 5 pm. There is a hotel room discount available until October 4th. Scholarships are available for students. People can also register for a pre-conference event on October 31 – training on the Palestine Land Exercise – at Trinity-St. Paul’s United Church, Toronto .
Please register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFSYd8bJn3Oded_0hmVVmoHUc1SV_r-cMh7uoenzoaRe8J6w/viewform
We have an exciting line of up of speakers and leaders for the conference including:
Palestinian Shadia Qubti will lead Bible study out of her lived experience.
Tariq Zoubi from Bethlehem will share his experience of growing up under occupation.
We will be able to engage with Ilan Pappe over zoom. He is a Jewish Israeli historian who has investigated the Israeli lobby and its 100 year campaign to silence voices for Palestinian human rights.
We’ll talk with General Council staff about United Church policy including the arms embargo campaign.
We will learn about Zionism, Antisemitism and Islamaphobia.
We will learn about what it means to become an Apartheid-free church.
And we will come away with a better understanding of international law and the impact on Canada of the International Court of Justice recent opinion.
We’ll meet amazing people from across Canada who are committed to acting for Palestinian human rights.
Details:
Cost $350 registration. plus you pay for your hotel room – $169 plus taxes per night. We can work out sharing a room if you like. This special hotel price is only available until October 4th.
For further information, please contact George Bartlett – g.bartlett@sympatico.ca
