Shining Waters

A GIFT OF MUSIC: CELEBRATING MOTHER’S DAY
2025-05-11 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | Humbercrest United Church, 16 Baby Point Rd, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
MAY 11, 2025 – 2PM @ Humbercrest United Church
Pay $35 at the Door (Scan the QR code below for more details)
PROGRAM
HANDEL – ARRIVAL OF THE QUEEN OF SHEBA
READING – VIOLIN CONCERTO IN B MINOR
GRIEG – HOLBERG SUITE, OP. 40: I. PRELUDE
BRITTEN – SIMPLE SYMPHONY: PLAYFUL PIZZICATO
HANDEL – SON COME NAVICELLA
ALBINONI – OBOE CONCERTO IN D MINOR, OP. 9 NO. 2
BARBER – ADAGIO FOR STRINGS
BACH – BRANDENBURG CONCERTO NO. 5 IN D MAJOR (1ST MOVEMENT)
PUCCINI – O MIO BABBINO CARO
BACH – CONCERTO FOR TWO VIOLINS IN D MINOR, BWV 1043 (1ST MOVEMENT)
KENTO STRATFORD – FIVE MOMENTS
PIAZZOLLA – LIBERTANGO
SOLOISTS
ANTON YERETSKY – CONDUCTOR AND VIOLIN
RYOKO HOU – HARPSICHORD
OKSANA BALAIESKUL – SOPRANO
CHRISTOPHER VISHY – OBOE
ANYA PODREZO – FLUTE
KERRY CHEN – VIOLIN
ZOE ZHANG – VIOLIN
SOPHIA ZHANG – VIOLIN

Emmanuel College - Alumni/ae Day - Anniversary Gala
2025-05-12 12:00 - 20:30 | Emmanuel College, 75 Queen's Park Crescent East, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1K7, Canada
Monday, May 12, 2025
Noon–5 p.m. (Lunch, Workshops, Meditation)
6–8:30 p.m. (Special Dinner, optional)
Join us on the Emmanuel College campus for another fantastic Alumni/ae Day, presented by the Emmanuel College Alumni Association (ECAA) and hosted by ECAA President, The Rev. Deb Walker Emm 9T7.
Beginning with lunch, this year’s program will include two outstanding workshops and the opportunity to participate in a multi-faith meditation. After the day’s program, there is the option to attend a special dinner celebrating the achievements of the 2024 Distinguished Alumnus and Service Awardees, as well as the centenary of the United Church of Canada and the anniversaries of Emmanuel’s Master of Psychospiritual Studies Program (formerly the Master of Pastoral Studies), Buddhist, and Muslim foci.
Complimentary tickets to this special dinner will be offered to alumni/ae who are also attending Alumni/ae Day

A Call to Revive: Renew Refugee Sponsorship and Rejuvinate the Community
2025-05-13 13:00 - 16:00 | online event
You are invited to join a meeting: “A Call to Revive: Renew Refugee Sponsorship and Rejuvenate the Community” – event hosted by the United Church of Canada. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Join this special virtual event hosted by the United Church of Canada, and organized by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP). Discover the many ways you can sponsor and welcome newcomers into your community, and learn about the resources and support available to you and your group.
Topics to be covered include:
• The long tradition of refugee sponsorship at the United Church of Canada
• The global plight of refugees and their reasons for resettlement (presented by UNHCR Canada)
• Extending support to 2SLGBTQIA+ and other vulnerable refugees through partnerships and cost-sharing programs (RRAP, BVOR, JAS)
• Sponsorship training and one-on-one supports available through RSTP staff across Canada
• The role of settlement agencies in providing personalized support for refugee newcomers from diverse communities
This conference will be an excellent opportunity for Communities of Faith to deepen their understanding and enhance their capacity to support refugee sponsorship efforts.
Register online here
UCC May 13 Poster – Call to Revive

ROYAL YORK ROAD UNITED CHURCH GIANT GARAGE SALE
2025-05-24 08:30 - 12:00 | Royal York Road United Church, 851 Royal York Road, Etobicoke, Ontario, M8Y 2V3
Royal York Road United Church is holding its 2025 GIANT GARAGE SALE on May 24th from 8:30 am – Noon. Come and shop for treasures – housewares, electronics, small furniture, games, puzzles and toys, DVD’s, CDs and albums, jewelry, linens, purses. And much more. This year will feature indoor and outdoor garden sections with perennials, houseplants, pots and many gardening items.
To add to the fun, there will be a Snack Bar with coffee, muffins and our specialty: Back Bacon on a bun.
Location: 851 Royal York Road (3 blocks south of Bloor St. West) in Etobicoke. Admission is FREE. NB only service animals will be allowed inside. Visit our website at ryru.ca

"Rising From The Ashes" Spring Concert
2025-05-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Trinity Anglican Church, 79 Victoria St., Aurora, Ontario, L4G 1R3, Canada
This is a concert in support of Aurora United Church’s rebuild fund. The concert includes the AUC Cancel Choir, the three handbell ensembles, and invited soloists and musical guests.

Hearing Loss and the Effects of Aging
2025-05-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Humbercrest United Church, 16 Baby Point Rd, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Presented: Dr. Stephanie Bergman, Audiologist.
Join us for a workshop on how aging impacts hearing—and what you can do about it

Bingo Night
2025-05-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Bolton United Church, 8 Nancy Street, Bolton, Ontario, L7E 1C7, Canada
Free Bingo Night
Join us for Bingo, Prizes, Pizza & Fun!
To reserve a table call ahead or e-mail us at office@boltonunitedchurch.com or just drop in.
905-857-2615
www.boltonunitedchurch.com

Tending to Soul
2025-05-28 | The Rosedale Centre, 159 Roxborough Drive, Toronto, Ontario, M4W1X7, Canada
Make space for your soul. Take time for rest, courage, and renewal. A moment to explore your deep questions, listen to your inner wisdom, and gather strength for daily living.
This monthly, drop-in, mini-retreat is for anyone wanting to listen more deeply for the authentic and genuine within themselves and to find the courage to flourish in every season, even in the midst of challenge. Tending to Soul offers time and space to take a deep breath, to make space for the soul to show up and to listen to its wisdom for us in our living. These gatherings are designed to help you hear more clearly what is going on inside of you, especially in chaotic times, and to find a way through that is guided by your most authentic self.
If you are looking to reconnect with your soul and your sense of purpose; if you long for space to reflect on important questions for your life and work; if you are discerning what is next for you as a leader in your community or your family; if you want to feel a clearer sense of your integrity in living an undivided and authentic life, making a difference in the world, then Tending to Soul is the gathering for you!
Dates and Registration, Spring 2025
This circle is offered on the 4th Wednesday of the month, March 26, April 23, and May 28 at either 9:30am-11:15am or 6:45pm-8:30pm at The Rosedale Centre in Rosedale United Church. You do not need to attend every month; this program is drop-in.
Cost: FREE
To register click here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tending-to-soul-tickets-1272689581799?aff=oddtdtcreator
Facilitator:
Kristin Philipson (B.A. Hons, M. Div, D.Min) is a Courage & Renewal Facilitator prepared by the Center for Courage & Renewal. She is passionate about helping people to make meaning in their lives and live by their own convictions.
Questions? Please email Kristin at kphilipson@rosedaleunited.org

Indigenous Author Patty Krawec in Conversation
2025-06-01 10:30 - 11:30 | Roncesvalles United Church, 240 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M6R 1M3, Canada
Renowned Canadian author of “Becoming Kin” and other books on Indigenous culture will be reading from her work and answering questions

Special Presentation by Indigenous Author Patty Krawec
2025-06-01 10:30 - 11:30 | Roncesvalles United Church, 240 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M6R 1M3, Canada
Indigenous author Patty Krawec will be speaking about her book “Becoming Kin: An Indigenous Call to Unforgetting the Past and Reimagining Our Future” and other writings

FREE Community BBQ and Pride Celebration
2025-06-01 11:30 - 13:30 | Islington United Church, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road, Toronto, ON, M9A 1G9
All are welcome and encouraged to join us at Islington United Church on June 1 for a FREE Community BBQ and Pride Celebration. This all-ages event will include food, music, displays, a craft sale, and fun activities, and you won’t want to miss the ice cream truck. The event runs from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Bring a friend and see where all the fun is at, as we kick off Pride Month!
Details: https://islingtonunited.org/event/pride-bbq/

Swinging into Summer
2025-06-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M4E 2T4, Canada
We invite you to join us for an afternoon of music with jazz chorale ensemble, 8 to the Bar, led by Music Director Sheila Brand with Beach United’s Music Director, Steven Webb, on the piano.
Suggested ticket price is $15, with proceeds going towards Beach United Church’s music and community programs.

Christian Style Yoga at Simcoside Lifepointe Church , Orillia
2025-06-03 10:00 - 18:30, 2025-07-01 10:00 - 18:30 | Ontario
If you are looking for an opportunity to improve your health and well-being while enjoying God’s peace and presence than we invite you to class! Whether you are a brand-new beginner, have physical limitations or health conditions, are more experienced, active or not active, yoga is for every BODY. We are currently offering the following classes Gentle Yoga, and Chair Yoga and Stretch and Strengthen Yoga. We would love to have you join in! Tuesdays for 8 weeks starting May 6th. Chair Yoga at 10am , Gentle Yoga at 11:15am. Stretch and Strengthen Yoga at 5:30pm. Sandy Patrick E-RYT and Crystal Rosewell RYT

Living Through Life Loss Group
2025-06-04 18:30 - 20:00 | St. Paul’s United Church, Scarborough, 200 McIntosh Street, Toronto, Ontario, M1N 3Z3, Canada
A six week six session support group program for adults who have lost a loved one.
Where: St Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St Scarborough (Cliffside)
When: Wednesdays May 7-June 11, 2025
6.30 P.M.
Contact admin@st.paulsscarborough.org or 416-4222 to apply. No charge to participants.
See full program in flyer. Facilitators have completed training with The Living Through Loss Society of British Columbia.

Bake Sale
2025-06-07 08:00 - 12:00 | Midhurst United Church, 91 DORAN RD, Midhurst, ON, L9X 0L5, Canada
Indulge your sweet tooth without the guilt! Enjoy some homemade sweet treats while supporting Midhurst United Church on June 7th between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM.

Family Pride Party
2025-06-08 10:30 - 11:30 | Roncesvalles United Church, 240 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M6R 1M3, Canada
Drag Queen extraordinaire Baby Bel Bel headlines the 4th annual Roncesvalles United Church Family Pride Party. Crafts, cookie decorating, storytime and celebrating our 2SLGBTQ+ community.

100th Anniversary of the UCC
2025-06-08 10:30 - 13:21 | Ontario
McKellar-Dunchurch Pastoral Charge celebrates 100th Anniversary of the UCC
Special Joint Worship at Knox United, Dunchurch
June 08, 2025
10:30am
Followed by Potluck Luncheon
All are welcome

Roncy Flea
2025-06-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Roncesvalles United Church, 240 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M6R 1M3, Canada
Get ready to indulge in a captivating and refined shopping experience at the highly anticipated Roncy Flea Market. Set to take place in the heart of Roncesvalles, this unique event promises to delight even the most discerning shoppers. Step into a world where vintage charm meets contemporary style, as you wander through a maze of beautifully curated stalls. From retro furniture and rare collectibles to handmade artisanal crafts and one-of-a-kind fashion pieces, Roncy Flea Market offers a wide array of treasures to cater to diverse tastes.
Whether you’re a seasoned collector, a fashion enthusiast, or simply someone seeking a unique shopping experience, the Roncy Flea Market is the perfect destination
Please email roncyflea@gmail.com for more info

Back to the Rock: A Choral Performance
2025-06-15 15:30 - 17:00 | Islington United Church, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road, Toronto, ON, M9A 1G9
The Senior Choir is preparing for an exciting journey to Newfoundland on June 27 where 30 members—including our four talented staff singers, Minister of Music Jason Locke and pianist Marjorie Wiens—will be sharing their voices with small communities in and around St. John’s. Our concerts will support important local initiatives in Winterton and St. John’s, making this both a musical and meaningful trip.
Before we go, we invite you to experience the tour program right here at home! Join us on Sunday, June 15 at 3:30 pm at our Bloordale Campus for a special Pre-Tour Concert. This is your chance to enjoy the full concert repertoire while supporting the choir. All welcome!

Ault Sisters Concert at New Hope United Church
2025-06-21 14:00 - 17:00 | New Hope United Church, 9100 Jane Street, Bldg. E, Units 37-43, CONCORD, Ontario, L4C 0A4, Canada
Come, enjoy an afternoon of jazz with The Ault Sisters, stars of Vision TC’s show “Your All Time Classic Hit Parade”. Reserve your ticket by sending an e-transfer to newhopeunited@bellnet.ca or by leaving a message on the church phone (905-738-6446). Tickets: $30/person.
New Hope United Church is located at 9100 Jane Street, Building “E”.

Historic Truth and Reconciliation Art by Philip Cote
2025-06-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Roncesvalles United Church, 240 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M6R 1M3, Canada
Celebrate National Indigneous People’s Day with the unveiling of a new groundbreaking art work by renowned Indigneous artist Philip Cote. Philip has carved a 100 year old church pew into a glorious symbolic piece of Indigneous sacred story. Unveiling and conversation with the artist Saturday June 21st 4-6pm. Light refreshments. Sponsored by the Roncesvalles Village BIA Accessibility, Inclusion, Reconciliation.

Sacred Jazz Service
2025-06-21 16:30 - 18:00 | St. Matthew’s United Church, Toronto, 729 St. Clair Ave W., Toronto, Ontario, M6C 1B3, Canada
Our next Sacred Jazz service, Leaning to the Light 2, is coming up on Saturday, June 21 at 4:30pm in the Parlour at St. Matthew’s (729 St. Clair Ave West, Toronto).
Come for a time of music, poetry, and reflection in community. Everyone is warmly welcomed!
Our fantastic musicians are:
Sarah Schmidt-McQuillan (vocals)
Emily Ding (vocals)
Jacob Pozin (trumpet)
Thales Hunter (guitar)
Dylan Matsuda (drums)

Celebrating the Centennial of the United Church of Canada and Our Historic Light of the World Window
2025-06-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Roncesvalles United Church, 240 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M6R 1M3, Canada
Roncesvalles United Church presents a morning of reflection on the contributions of our National Church past, present and our hopes for the future. We will rededicate our historic “Light of the World” stained glass window and share its’ remarkable story.

Valley Voices Choir - Belong: A Singalong!! (the lovers the dreamers and me) and Silent Auction
2025-06-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey Blvd., Toronto, ON, M9A 3C1, Canada
Turn us up, and sing along! The Valley Voices community choir of Humber Valley United Church presents a feel-good Sing-a-Long Concert! This fundraising event also has an auction component for which you can find all the details below.
Valley Voices, featuring Kate Brown as the director, invites you, your friends and families to a feel-good concert that invites all to sing along or, just listen and feel the joy. Jeff Kahl is the super-talented music director and Alex McTaggart will be on keyboards.
Known for spreading the wonderful joy of music, the Valley Voices will WOW your senses. The concert will be immediately followed by a sparkling reception and the exciting conclusion of the silent auction. A fundraising concert you do not want to miss!
6:00 PM – 8:45 PM
Silent & Online Auction (online auction at www.hvuc.ca)
The silent auction takes place in-person beginning at 6:00pm before the concert and continues until 8:45pm. The similtaneous online auction can be accessed through www.hvuc.ca
Tickets can be purchased through the church’s ticket line 416-231-2263 Ext. 39 or at Eventbrite for a slightly increased service fee: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1355528976659?aff=oddtdtcreator

Temperanceville United Church Strawberry Supper
2025-06-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Temperanceville United Church, 734 King Road, Richmond Hill, (Oak Ridges), Ontario, L8E 2Y8, Canada
Temperanceville United Church is hosting a Take-Out Strawberry Supper.
Come and pick up a tasty summer meal for you and your family and friends, and enjoy it in the comfort of your home.
Dinner includes local ham, potato salad, coleslaw, carrot salad, dinner rolls, cupcakes and LOTS of fresh, local strawberries.
Pick up between 5:00 and 7:00 pm at the church, which is located at 734 King Road, Richmond Hill.
Cost is $25 for adults and $10 for children
To reserve your tickets, email catherine.sampson@rogers.com

Drag Bingo
2025-06-26 19:00 - 20:30 | St. Andrew’s United Church, Toronto, 117 Bloor St. East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 1A9, Canada
Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 7PM
Join us in the St. Andrew’s United Church courtyard (117 Bloor Street E.) for an unforgettable night of drag bingo. Hosted by the fabulous Vitality Black!
This free, sober, and family-friendly event promises big laughs, back flips, fun prizes, salty snacks, and a vibrant community.
Bring your neighbours, bring your friends, bring your pride!

Square Dancing! - Drop In
2025-07-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey Blvd., Toronto, ON, M9A 3C1, Canada
Everyone is welcome to celebrate Canada Day by learning a simple square dance together! We will have direction from professional dance instructor, George Turnbull. Please gather in the big hall of Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey Blvd., Etobicoke, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 from 1:00-3:00pm. Come one, come all!!

Cultural Circle: Community Healing through Indigenous Knowledge
2025-07-09 13:00 - 15:30 | Davenport Perth Community Ministry, 1900 Davenport Rd, Toronto, Ontario, M6N 1B7, Canada
DPCM CSJ participants are hosting an opportunity for the community to get together to deal with the trauma of another shooting: a talk on grief, generational healing, and the modern reality of Indigenous Rights.
Chi-Miigwech!

Euchre Classes - Drop In
2025-07-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey Blvd., Toronto, ON, M9A 3C1, Canada
Have you always wanted to learn Euchre, do you want to polish up your skills or, are you an old-hand at Euchre? Join us for a drop-in get-together where we will have instuctor-enabled sessions on July 14, 28 and August 18 from 1:00pm-3:00pm.
