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Toby's Place- Weekly
2024-12-02 15:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | 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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St. Matthew's Seniors' Social
2024-12-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-17 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!

Celebrating 80 Years of Unity and Diversity
2024-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Trinity College Chapel, Trinity College Chapel, 6 Hoskin Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5S 1H8, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Join us on December 5! Celebrating 80 Years of Unity and Diversity
On the 80th anniversary of The Canadian Council of Churches, we invite you to a conversation on the one ecumenical movement in Canada and the world. Engage with friends, communities, and ecumenical networks on the themes of unity, faith, justice, peace, and reconciliation!
Join us on December 5th at Trinity College Chapel in Toronto (or online) to hear reflections from the Rev. Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay, General Secretary of the World Council of Churches, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne, Moderator of the United Church of Canada, and Leah Reesor-Keller, Transitional Executive Director for KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives.
>>Register to attend in-person or online: https://form-can.keela.co/webinar-form
Location: Trinity College Chapel, 6 Hoskin Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5S 1H8
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM EST
Attendance: In-person and online
Please note that this event will take place in English only.

ROYAL YORK ROAD UNITED CHURCH’S WINTER CRAFT MARKET
2024-12-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Royal York Road United Church, 851 Royal York Road, Etobicoke, Ontario, M8Y 2V3
Royal York Road United Church is holding its annual WINTER CRAFT MARKET on Saturday, December 7th from 10 am to 3 pm. There will be over 70 local vendors of handcrafted products: candles, jewelry, preserves, stationery, art and more. A bakesale and snack bar will add to the fun. The timing is perfect for picking up your Christmas gifts.
851 Royal York Road ( 4 blocks south of Bloor St. West) in Etobicoke. Admission is $1.00 which goes to the St James Food Pantry. (Only service dogs will be allowed inside) For more information go to ryru.ca.

A Cape Breton Christmas Story. Narrated by Actor, R.H. Thomson
2024-12-07 15:30 - 17:30 | Lawrence Park Community Church, 2180 Bayview Ave, North York, Ontario, M4N 3K7, Canada
Join us at Lawrence Park Community Church for a heartwarming holiday event, A Cape Breton Christmas, featuring the renowned actor R.H. Thomson as the narrator of Alistair MacLeod’s cherished Christmas story, To Everything There is a Season. This special evening celebrates Cape Breton’s rich musical traditions with original compositions by beloved composers Leon Dubinsky, Winston Scottie Fitzgerald, Jerry Holland, and Allister MacGillvary, along with arrangements by Dr. Daniel Rubinoff.
Enjoy performances by Cape Breton singer Stephanie Conn, fiddler Dan MacDonald, and pianist Daniel Rubinoff, accompanied by the Lawrence Park Community Church Choir. Let the sounds and stories of Cape Breton bring the warmth and spirit of the season to life. Don’t miss this wonderfull celebration!
Performance will be live streamed on Zoom.
In person seating is general admission.

Caroling in the Pines at Northlea United
2024-12-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Northlea United Church, 125 Brentcliffe Road, Toronto, Ontario, M4G 3Y7, Canada
Join us outside among the pines for caroling and Christmas family fun at Northlea United. Hot chocolate, candy canes and rumour has it that a certain jolly old soul will be stopping by. We hope you can join us on December 7 starting at 7 p.m.
Northlea United Church
125 Brentcliffe Road (Eglinton/Laird), Toronto

Saturday Night Family Fellowship
2024-12-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Lemonville United Church, 13523 McCowan Rd, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario, L4A 7X5, Canada
Bring your Children, Spouse, Friend, Neighbour
for an Evening of Singing and Fellowship at
Lemonville United Church
When: Saturday Evenings: August 3, Sept 7
Where: Lemonville United Church, 13523 McCowan Road, Stouffville
Coffee, Tea and Light Snacks will be Provided
Welcome
Opening Prayer
Singing
Children’s Story & Song
Children’s Game and/or Craft and/or Playtime
Adult Discussion

Christmas Miracles Peace on Earth
2024-12-07 19:30 - 22:00 | Birchcliff Bluffs United Church, 33 East Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 4P8, Canada
Christmas Stories and Songs
Story Tellers: Avis Favaro, John Vennavally-Rao, Dolly Begum, John Moore, Daniel Giverin & Parthi Kandavel
Guest Musicians: Daniel Giverin, Loralie Vancourt & Roslyn Addison-Rudat
Live Show and Online Tickets Available

Carols by Candlelight
2024-12-08 19:30 - 21:00 | Leaside United Church, 822 Millwood Road, Toronto, Ontario, M4G 1W4, Canada
Annual Carols by Candlelight Service with joint choirs from Leaside United Church & Northlea United Church.
A beautiful service evening of choral and instrumental music enhanced by the serene glow of candlelight. Featuring choir led choirs, saxophone and organ performances.
Donations collected will support the Neighbourhood Organaization.

Islington Sings - Christmas Carols
2024-12-10 14:30 - 15:30 | Islington United Church, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road, Toronto, ON, M9A 1G9
Everyone is invited to Islington Sings – Christmas Carols!
Come for a time of refreshment and community connection on December 10 from 2:30-3:30pm.
Sing favourite Christmas carols in the beautifully decorated Sanctuary.
All welcome!
Details: https://islingtonunited.org/event/islington-sings-2/

Queer Youth United
2024-12-10 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

Webinar – Coffee with Jim Simpson & Sarah Charters
2024-12-12 12:00 - 12:30 | online event
Mark your calendars for “Coffee with Jim Simpson & Sarah Charters” on December 12, 2024, at 12 PM EST!
Join us for a special year-end edition of our “Coffee With” webinar series, as we reflect on the past year and look ahead to what’s in store for the United Church of Canada Foundation in 2025. This half-hour session will feature Jim Simpson, Foundation Board Chair, and Sarah Charters, Foundation President, who will share insights on the Foundation’s progress and future plans.
Register here: https://unitedchurchfoundation.ca/upcoming-webinar-coffee-with-jim-simpson-sarah-charters/

The Messiah Concert
2024-12-14 13:00 - 14:30 | 76 Anglesey Boulevard Toronto, 76 Anglesey Boulevard, Toronto, ON, Canada
A transcendent musical experience with full orchestra, soloists and choir.
Anton Yeretsky conducting
Great Lakes Philharmonic
Tenor Jeffrey Carl
Robert Hennig on organ
Reception with Christmas treats and refreshments
Tickets $30 each – online at Eventbrite, at the door, or call the church ticket line: 416-231-2263 Ext. 39
Event Flyer: https://966a2122-118a-4625-8b8c-1b24548678e8.usrfiles.com/ugd/966a21_6ad36d9e539f461fb158038978181413.pdf
Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/handels-messiah-concert-tickets-1069443025879?aff=oddtdtcreator

Holiday Jazz & Reflection
2024-12-14 16:30 - 17:30 | Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M4E 2T4, Canada
Beach United Church is excited to present acclaimed Canadian Jazz musicians Joe Sealy, Paul Novotny and Heather Bambrick on Saturday, December 14th at 4:30pm as they celebrate the season with original songs and holiday favourites. Performing songs off their recent Christmas release, ‘The Man in the Red Suit’, as well as well-known holiday classics, this is not a concert you’ll want to miss!

Angela Hewitt at The Rosedale Centre
2024-12-14 19:30 - 21:30 | The Rosedale Centre, 159 Roxborough Drive, Toronto, Ontario, M4W1X7, Canada
One of the world’s leading concert pianists, Angela Hewitt joins the list of iconic artists to perform at Hugh’s Room this December.
Born into a musical family, Angela began her piano studies at age three, performed in public at age four, and won her first scholarship a year later.
Angela’s award-winning cycle for Hyperion Records of all the major keyboard works of Bach has been described as “one of the record glories of our age” by The Sunday Times. She has won four JUNO Awards, including one for her album of Mozart Concertos with Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra.
Performing two nights this December at Rosedale Centre and Hugh’s Room, she presents works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel. This is sure to be an incredible, intimate performance with one of the world’s greatest pianists.
Presented with generous support from Remenyi House of Music, do not miss these incredible performances on Saturday December 14 at Rosedale Centre.
Tickets: https://www.showpass.com/angela-hewitt-at-rosedale-centre/
Rosedale Centre is an accessible venue.

Emmanuel Is Coming
2024-12-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Martin Grove United Church, 75 Pergola Road, Toronto, Ontario, M9W 5K4, Canada
Christmas Concert

Carols by Candlelight: Christmas Tidings of Peace and Hope in Carols Across the World
2024-12-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Trinity-St. Paul’s United Church, 427 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1X7, Canada
Join us for an evening of song, scripture, and prayer by candlelight as we prepare our hearts for Christmas! This event is directed by Deborah Park (MSMus, Emmanuel College and Director of Music at Trinity-St. Paul’s United Church) and includes hymns, carols, and scripture readings from across the world in several different languages, all united in the spirit of peace, hope, and love. Join us and sing along with the Trinity-St. Paul’s Choir, the Tafelmusik String Ensemble, Voci and Encore from Young Voices Toronto, the Yesori Gayagum Choir, and internationally renowned Soprano, Adrianne Pieczonka. This event is free and family friendly – all are welcome!

Christmas in Islington
2024-12-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Islington United Church, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road, Toronto, ON, M9A 1G9
Please join us at 7:00 pm on December 15 for Christmas in Islington Concert, in person in the Sanctuary or online.
This popular annual musical event will feature our 35-voice Senior Choir, Chancel Handbell Choir, and a small 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 and freewill offerings are welcome.

Carols by Candlelight at Runnymede
2024-12-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Runnymede United Church, 432 Runnymede Rd, Toronto, ON, M6S 2Y8, Canada
Join Runnymede United Church for a beautiful candlelit concert and sing the songs of the season! Enjoy an evening of uplifting carols, featuring talented musicians in a warm and festive atmosphere. After the concert, stay for a reception in Memorial Hall with delicious treats and holiday cheer. All are welcome!

Carols by Candlelight at Northlea UC
2024-12-15 19:30 - 20:30 | Northlea United Church, 125 Brentcliffe Road, Toronto, Ontario, M4G 3Y7, Canada
Join us at Northlea United for a shared carol service with the combined choirs of Northlea United Church and Leaside United Church.
Sunday December 15, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Northlea United Church
125 Brentcliffe Road (Eglinton/Laird), Toronto

"Daytimers" Christmas Lunch + Entertainment
2024-12-16 11:30 - 13:00 | 76 Anglesey Boulevard Toronto, 76 Anglesey Boulevard, Toronto, ON, Canada
A DELICIOUS TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY TURKEY MEAL & FESTIVITIES
Valley Voices Community Choir will entertain and lead us in familiar Christmas Carols.
Enjoy plenty of festive entertainment and food including a visit from Santa!
This is an in-person event but registration is on Zoom using the link provided please. Suggested minimum donation of $10 will be gratefully accepted during the lunch.

Solstice Meditation
2024-12-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Islington United Church, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road, Toronto, ON, M9A 1G9
Come, find the light on the darkest night. All are welcomed to gather for quiet meditation in the Sanctuary of Islington United Church on December 16 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm. It will be led by James Aitchison.

Light in the Shadows
2024-12-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Midhurst United Church, 91 DORAN RD, Midhurst, ON, L9X 0L5, Canada
The Christmas season can be challenging for those who are grieving losses of the past year or even longer ago…the loss of a loved one, the loss of a pet, the loss of health, the loss of independence, the loss of self-confidence or the loss of a home.
You are in our thoughts and prayers this Advent, and we would like to invite you to a service of remembering and healing at Midhurst United Church on Tuesday, December 17th at 7 pm.
We will gather to affirm God’s love, and to rest in the knowledge that in our losses and in the face of whatever threatens us, Christ is our hope for the future as he has been for his followers through the ages.
If you are unable to attend this service but would like us to offer prayers or to light a candle in memory of a loved one please contact the church office (705-722-6331).

Blue Christmas Labyrinth Walk
2024-12-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Manor Road United Church, Toronto, 240 Manor Rd E, Toronto, Ontario, M4S 1R8, Canada
Blue Christmas longest night labyrinth walk at the Manor, a time to heal and to remember. A contemplative service to take time to hear the whisper of angel song. Hosted by Manor Road United, Glebe Road United, and Northlea United Churches, as well as First Christian Reformed and Salvation Army North Toronto Community Church.
To be held at Manor Road United Church
240 Manor Road East, (Eglinton/Baview) Toronto
Please RSVP to ministermruc@gmail.com

Blue Christmas Prayer Service
2024-12-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Islington United Church, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road, Toronto, ON, M9A 1G9
Please join Islington United Church at 7:00 pm on December 18 for Blue Christmas Prayer Service, either in-person in the Sanctuary or online.
Blue Christmas prayer service allows for all the emotions of this season to be honoured.
If you aren’t feeling ready to celebrate, this service offers a prayerful time of peace and hope for your tender heart.

Holiday Stops - Organ Concert with David Simon
2024-12-21 16:30 - 17:30 | Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M4E 2T4, Canada
Beach United Church is excited to present celebrated organist David Simon, as he shares a modern Advent and Christmas-themed concert for the Holiday season, including works by Derek Holman, Adolphus Hailstork, and Melissa Dunphy on Saturday, December 21st at 4:30pm. Let the majestic sound of the Beach United Church organ wash over you and fill you with the spirit of the Holiday season at this ‘not-to-be-missed’ Christmas concert.
Tickets are pay-what-you-can with a suggested minimum of $10. Proceeds help support Beach United’s year-round community programs.

A Jazz Christmas: Vespers in a Minor Key Service
2024-12-21 19:00 - 20:00 | St.Matthew’s United Church, 729 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario, M6C 1B2, Canada
This year’s A Jazz Christmas: Vespers in a Minor Key Service (known in some churches as a Blue Christmas Service) will be held on Saturday, December 21 at 7:00pm in the St. Matt’s Sanctuary (729 St. Clair Ave West, Toronto) and on Zoomchurch.
At this service, we recognize and make space for those who experience Christmas with less of the sparkle and the merriment, and more with an awareness of loss, or trauma, or difficulty. Some familiar prayers and readings will be a part of it, as well as lighting of candles, and some carols. And, there will also be a jazz combo led by Mikey Zahorak, with Rob Clutton on upright bass, Brendan Vandepol returning on drums, and Randi Helmers on vocals.
You will hear Christmas Time Is Here by Vince Guaraldi from “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” and Solitude by Duke Ellington, and River by Joni Mitchell, as well as arrangements of carols including In the Bleak Midwinter and What Child Is This?, and even Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.
There will also be quiet time to be in community with others, who will also be there to support one another, and to listen.
Everyone, and all of your feelings, are welcomed.

MESSIAH/COMPLEX - An Advent Presentation
2024-12-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5M 1S7, Canada
Please join us as we gather together on the winter solstice, in Advent, for a screening of Against the Grain Theatre’s interpretation of Handel’s Messiah. This masterpiece presents 4 choirs, 6 languages and 12 soloists representing every province and territory across the country.
Please consider bringing a donation of a non-perishable food item to support a local indigenous men’s shelter.
For more information about Messiah/Complex, visit the Against The Grain Theater’s website: https://atgtheatre.com/upcoming/messiah-complex/
and view the YouTube trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8NNNun8OBk

Christmas Eve Family Service
2024-12-24 16:30 - 17:30 | Midhurst United Church, 91 DORAN RD, Midhurst, ON, L9X 0L5, Canada
Come celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with us on December 24th. We will have a family service at 4:30 PM, followed by a Communion Service at 9:00 PM.
