Shining Waters

Government Support for Newcomers
2024-11-09 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Online
A training for private refugee sponsors to better understand what supports are availabe from governments to ensure effective and efficient settlement. Learn how to access services and build relationships.

Sharon-Hope United Church presents the York Harmony Chorus in Concert
2024-11-08 19:00 - 21:30 | Sharon-Hope United Church, 18648 Leslie St, Sharon, ON, L0G 1V0, Canada
Date: Friday, November 8th
Time: 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
Location: 18648 Leslie Street, Sharon, ON
Price: $25 / ticket (includes refreshments after the concert)

Rummage Sale
2024-11-08 15:00 - 20:00 | Islington United Church, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road, Toronto, ON, M9A 1G9
Each year in the fall, Islington United Church holds a Rummage Sale. Proceeds from this event help support the work and programs of this church. This is a community event and everyone is welcome!
Shop for Bargains Galore and Get a Great Deal!
The dates for this event are as follows:
•Friday, November 8 – 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
•Saturday, November 9 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

The Birth of Christian Art: Sarcophagi Part Two With Rev. Stephen Milton
2024-11-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-11-06 19:30 - 21:00 | Lawrence Park Community Church, 2180 Bayview Ave, North York, Ontario, M4N 3K7, Canada
Please join us for the second session on the Birth of Christian Art. This time we are looking at sculpted images that emerged in the early 300s. They appear in Rome on stone coffins known as sarcophagi. They show scenes from Jesus’ life and miracles, including what seems to be a magic wand in his hand! Join Rev. Stephen Milton for a discussion of this next chapter in the evolution of Christian art.

Near Net Zero by 2030?: Financing and Grant-Writing
2024-11-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual: Participate from where you are, Canada
Topics: Exploring government and non-government financing options in Canada for climate actions.
Finding support for the process of applying for financing (grant-writing).
Touching on the concept of personal divestment from fossil gas.
Look forward to guest speakers from Faith and the Common Good (https://www.faithcommongood.org/) and Shift – Protect Your Pension and the Planet (https://www.shiftaction.ca/) and plenty of time to share our combined understanding of how to access funds for climate action and how to use the funds we have in ways that protect our planet.
This event will be recorded and available after the event. But please join us and share your voice.

The Ecumenical Chaplaincy's Fall Gala
2024-11-06 17:30 - 20:30 | St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St, Toronto, 73 Simcoe St, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 1W9, Canada
GALA RECEPTION
5:30 – 8:30 pm, Wed Nov 6, 2024
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 73 Simcoe St, in Toronto
$100 per person ($30 for students)
Register for the GALA here: https://bit.ly/ECUTFallGala2024
The evening begins with drinks and hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 p.m., with music, speakers, and a silent auction.
(Ticket includes entrance, a beverage of your choice, and food. Additional beverages available for purchase)
We’d be honoured by your presence at this gala event to:
· Support our current ministry with students
· Celebrate the legacy of the Rev. Ralph Carl Wushke, chaplain from 2004-2018
· Launch our two-year $200,000 fundraising campaign to secure the future of inclusive and progressive campus ministry at U of T.
Your participation means the world to the Chaplaincy!
Rev. Daniel Cho and Mardi Tindal, former Moderators of the Presbyterian Church in Canada and the United Church of Canada respectively, will co-host this festive reception with friends and supporters.
We’ll celebrate the legacy of Rev. Ralph Carl Wushke, who served as Chaplain from 2004 to 2018. Ralph was instrumental in taking the Chaplaincy’s reputation, visibility, and circle of supporters to the next level, and founded the Qu(e)erying Religion and the Grief Support programs, both of which continue to be cornerstones of the Chaplaincy today.
We will also hear from current students about the exciting ministry taking place on campus today, and have the opportunity to partner with ECUT by supporting our two-year $200,000 fundraising campaign to secure the Chaplaincy’s future. We hope you can join us
Register for the Gala here: https://bit.ly/ECUTFallGala2024

Seniors Social
2024-11-05 13:00 - 15:00 | 729 St. Clair Avenue West, 729, Toronto, ON, M6J 2X1, Canada
We will meet in the Parlour from 1:00-3:00. All welcome! Contact Betsy Anderson (andersonbetsy528@gmail.com) with any questions.

St. Matthew's Seniors' Social
2024-11-05 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!

Toby's Place- Weekly
2024-11-04 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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Dorothy's Place- Weekly
2024-11-04 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.

Resonance dinner and worship
2024-11-03 18:00 - 20:30 | Islington United Church, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road, Toronto, ON, M9A 1G9
Join Islington United Church on November 3rd at 6:00pm for Resonance — a community dinner followed by contemporary worship. Here we connect with God, ourselves, and one another through food, music, art and community in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
Details: https://islingtonunited.org/event/resonance-contemporary-worship-4/

Yukine Kuroki
2024-11-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Trinity United Church (Newmarket), 461 Park Ave, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y1V9, Canada
Piano recital at Trinity United Church in Newmarket.

WE Holy Fun Program
2024-11-03 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

Stitched Glass Knitted Pilgrim Theatre
2024-11-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Palgrave United Church, 34 Pine Ave, Caledon, Ontario, L7E 0L9, Canada
The Knitting Pilgrim, featuring actor and knitter Kirk Dunn, is a multidisciplinary one-man show that combines personal storytelling, image projection, and three huge knitted panels that look like stained glass windows, to explore the connection among the Abrahamic faiths: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The play recounts Kirk’s15-year artistic and spiritual journey of hand-knitting the ambitious project, and looks at why people struggle to get along today, the meaning of art, the hell of grant writing, and the power of love to overcome major obstacles (and minor mishaps). #BYOK (bring your own knitting).
General admission adult ticket $40. Student ticket $20
Please reserve ticket! Limited #

Saturday Night Family Fellowship
2024-11-02 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

Jazz & Reflection with the Larry Bond Quartet
2024-11-02 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 classic jazz and blues featuring Toronto born pianist, composer and arranger, Larry Bond and his quartet, as they explore the changing weather and seasons through music.
Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 at 4:30pm
Entry is PWYC, with a suggested minimum donation of $10
Tickets are not required; you may just show up at our doors on the day of the concert.

The Canadian Songlist. A Musical Tribute to Canada's Finest Singer/Songwriters!
2024-11-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Lawrence Park Community Church, 2180 Bayview Ave, North York, Ontario, M4N 3K7, Canada
Come join us at Lawrence Park Community Church for a night filled with the best tunes from some of our most beloved Canadian Singer/Songwriter! From classic hits to modern favorites, we’ll be celebrating the amazing music that our country has to offer. Get ready to sing along and dance the night away with fellow music lovers. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event showcasing the incredible talent that Canada has produced over the years! There is a live 8 peice band which will guide us on this journey.
Tickets are only $40.

The Canadian Songlist: A Musical Journey Through Canada's Greatest Hits Friday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m. Online or In Person Tickets are $40 Each
2024-11-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Lawrence Park Community Church, 2180 Bayview Ave, North York, Ontario, M4N 3K7, Canada
Get ready for an unforgettable night! Check out the playlist for our November 1st concert, featuring the very best from Canada’s most talented artists. Whether you join us in person or tune in online, it’s a show you won’t want to miss!
Paul Anka – Put Your Head On My Shoulder
Sylvia Tyson/We Five – You Were On My Mind
Joni Mitchell – Both Sides Now
Anne Murray – Snowbird
Gordon Lightfoot – If You Could Read My Mind
Neil Young – Heart of Gold
Bruce Cockburn – Lovers in a dangerous Time
/Wondering Where the lions are
Leonard Cohen – Hallelujah
Barenaked Ladies – If I Had A Million Dollars
kd lang – Constant Craving
Tragically Hip – Ahead By a Century
Sarah McLachlan – Angel
Shania Twain – Man! I Feel Like A Woman
Murray Porter – Is Sorry Enough
Andy Shauf – Early To The Party
Allison Russell – The Returner
and a few surprises along the way!
Here’s a fun bit of trivia about Paul Anka: He wrote one of the most iconic songs in music history, Frank Sinatra’s “My Way.” Though known for his own hits like “Diana” and “Put Your Head on My Shoulder,” Anka penned “My Way” specifically for Sinatra in 1969, adapting it from a French song. The song became a massive success and a defining piece for Sinatra’s career!

The Knitting Pilgrim
2024-11-01 15:00 - 17:00 | St. Paul’s United Church Midland, 308 King St., Midland, Ontario, L4R 3M6, Canada
Kirk Dunn tells his story of his 15-year artistic and spiritual journey hand-knitting three large tapestries while exploring the reasons why the faiths struggle to get along today, the meaning of art, the hell of grant writing and the power of love to overcome major obstacles (and minor mishaps).
Tickets: $25 –
In advance via e-transfer – stpaulsunited@rogers.com
At the door on the day of (cash only)

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Steelpan Concert and Dinner
2024-10-26 17:30 - 21:30 | ON
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.

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.

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

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
