Good Friday April 3 2026 "Fish Fry" Dinner
2026-04-03 16:30 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Bolton United Church, 8 Nancy Street, Bolton, Ontario, L7E 1C7, Canada
Continuous seating or Take-out
All Tickets sold at the door
Adults $25 children 6-12 year $8
Children 5 and under free
Menu includes:
Freshly caught & lightly battered rainbow trout from Georgian Bay, hash browns, coleslaw, potato salad, peas, carrot salad, rolls, assorted pies and beverages

Team Trivia Night
2026-04-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Paul’s United Church (Scarborough Bluffs), 200 McIntosh Street, Scarborough, Ontario, M1N 3Z3, Canada
Fun, Snacks, & Friendly Competition! Cost: $10 per person (pay at the door). Join us for an evening of laughter and brain-teasers! Gather a team of up to 6 people, or come solo. Includes snacks, refreshments, and prizes. Weekly, every Friday!

YAPP - Young Adult Social Club
2026-04-03 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Paul’s United Church (Scarborough Bluffs), 200 McIntosh Street, Scarborough, Ontario, M1N 3Z3, Canada
Young Adult Social Club: for ages 18-30, every Friday from 7 – 9 pm
“A place to belong when you’re not sure you do.”
Different activities weekly (board games, movies, crafts, prayer, etc.). Free group.

Easter Sunday Service
2026-04-05 10:30 - 23:30 | Roncesvalles United Church, 240 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M6R 1M3, Canada
Join us here at Roncesvalles United Church for our Easter Sunday Service April 5th at 10:30am with Rev. Alex Gilmour – MPP for for Parkdale—High Park in Toronto. S

Yoga at St. Paul’s
2026-04-06 19:00 - 20:00 | St. Paul’s United Church (Brampton), 30 Main Street South, Brampton, ON, L6W 2C4, Canada
Weekly, every Monday. Gentle exercise amongst friends, with gentle guidance

Book Club: The Leader's Journey
2026-04-06 19:30 - 21:00 | Zoom
Join former Moderator Carmen Lansdowne for a virtual 3 month study of The Leader’s Journey: Accepting the Call to Personal and Congregational Transformation, by Herrington, Taylor and Creech. The book is of interest to anyone in ministry leadership – whether paid or volunteer, ordered or lay. Sessions run weekly, from early February to early May with 3 weeks off for holidays. We will read one chapter per week and spend time in small groups and larger group discussion. Recordings will be available after each session for registered participants.

Yoga
2026-04-07 10:00 - 11:00 | St. Paul’s United Church (Brampton), 30 Main Street South, Brampton, ON, L6W 2C4, Canada
Weekly every Tuesday. Gentle exercise among friends with gentle guidance

Collier Street United Church On-line Silent Auction and Gala Dinner
2026-04-07 12:00 - 2026-04-18 12:00 | CollierStreetUnited Church, 112 Collier Street, Barrie, ON, L4M 1H3, Canada
Collier Street United Church 29th Annual On-line Silent Auction & Gala Dinner
April 7 – 12 noon to April 18 – 12 noon
Something for everyone!
• Artwork
• China, Crystal & Silver
• Baking
• Dinners
• Local Business Gift Certificates
• Homemade Soup, Jams & Jellies
• Furniture and household items
• Sporting Goods
And so much more!!!!
https://collierunited.quickbids.biz/
Gala Dinner – Thursday April 16 – 5:30 pm
In-Person Option includes Hors D’Oeuvres, Chicken Marsala or Pan Seared Cod, Parmesan Potatoes and Vegetables, Seasonal Salad, Homemade Brioche Bun, Biscoff Cheesecake & Biscotti
$50 per person
Take-out Option includes Chicken Marsala, Parmesan Potatoes and Vegetables, Seasonal Salad, Homemade Brioche Bun & Biscoff Cheesecake
$35 per person
Tickets: 2026colliersilentauctionmeals.eventbrite.ca

Confronting Christian Antisemitism: Supporting Justice for Palestinians
2026-04-08 10:00 - 11:30 | online event
Three Zoom webinars, on April 8, 15 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET, will be led by retired Mennonite University professor Dan Epp-Tiessen. The sessions will explore the history of Christian antisemitism, its consequences, and why we must reject it while supporting Palestinians in their struggle for a just peace.
Facilitators are Adele Boy and Barbara Lloyd from the Palestine Networks of the Shining Waters and East Central Ontario regions.
Register by April 1 at https://forms.gle/HwpRF8LNyydLAUnK7
Zoom links will be emailed out to registrants a few days before each webinar.

Let's Talk ... Otra Fe - Helping in El Salvador
2026-04-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Bolton United Church, 8 Nancy Street, Bolton, Ontario, L7E 1C7, Canada
Free community Event
Also online (see website for link)
6 pm Free Dinner
7 pm Guest Speaker Brenda Patterson
Followed by discussion

West End Affirm Film Festival – Screening of Prayers for Bobby
2026-04-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Islington United Church, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road, Toronto, ON, M9A 1G9
She loves everything about him, except who he is.
Join us for a special screening of Prayers for Bobby, a powerful and moving film based on the true story of Bobby Griffith and his family. The film explores themes of faith, family, mental health, and the profound impact of acceptance and understanding, particularly in the lives of LGBTQ+ youth.
To register for the screening and for more information about the West End Affirm Film Series, including other screenings and locations, please visit or Eventbrite link
Doors open at 6:30pm, film starts 7:00pm

Kingsway-Lambton Charity Art Show and Sale
2026-04-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Kingsway-Lambton United Church, 85 The Kingsway, Etobicoke, Ontario, M8X 2T6, Canada
On Saturday, April 11, 2026 31 carefully chosen and award-winning professional artists will showcase and sell their fine art across a variety of media, with all net proceeds supporting a variety of local charities.​
Over 500 fine art pieces will attract the attention of about 600 art buyers in an exclusive one-day event
​Come and speak with the artists directly about their work and what inspires them.
In the heart of Toronto’s west end Kingsway area, the Kingsway-Lambton show is a must-see event on Toronto’s arts calendar, and trusted for 28 years for its quality and unique offerings.

Spring Tea!
2026-04-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Ontario
QHL United Church (20453 Leslie Street, Queensville) is hosting a Spring Tea on Saturday, April 11th from 11am-1pm. Enjoy a delicious variety of sandwiches, sides and desserts with tea and coffee for just $12 per person. As always, our famous bake table will be in “full bloom”. Say goodbye and winter and welcome spring with us.

International Day of Pink - ECHO Tour
2026-04-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5M 1S7, Canada
Day of Pink 2026: ECHO Tour ~ Saturday, April 11 at 2:00pm
Echoes of Resistance. Echoes of Regcognition. Echoes of Change.
Fairlawn Avenue United Church is proud to host the only public GTA event celebrating International Day of Pink for the fourth year on Saturday, April 11 at 2:00pm.
This year’s ECHO Tour brings together powerful storytellers and activists to reflect on the 25th anniversary of two landmark moments in queer and trans Canadian history – the Supreme Court censorship victory by Little Sisters Book Store and the Modernizations of Benefits and Obligations Act, which recognized same sex couples in federal law.
These moments are powerful echoes. Echoes that still resonate in our lives, our rights and our dignity. They remind us that our stories are not silent. They live, they vibrate, they inspire.
Featured speakers and performers include Rev. Dr. Cheri DiNovo, author AJ Dolman, CBC’s Chris Glover and drag star Katinka Kature.
For more information, and to register for the free event, visit fairlawnchurch.ca/dayofpink

Day of Pink 2026: ECHO Tour ~ Saturday, April 11 at 2:00pm
2026-04-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5M 1S7, Canada
Echoes of Resistance. Echoes of Regcognition. Echoes of Change.
Fairlawn Avenue United Church is proud to host the only public GTA event celebrating International Day of Pink for the fourth year on Saturday, April 11 at 2:00pm.
This year’s ECHO Tour brings together powerful storytellers and activists to reflect on the 25th anniversary of two landmark moments in queer and trans Canadian history – the Supreme Court censorship victory by Little Sisters Book Store and the Modernizations of Benefits and Obligations Act, which recognized same sex couples in federal law.
These moments are powerful echoes. Echoes that still resonate in our lives, our rights and our dignity. They remind us that our stories are not silent. They live, they vibrate, they inspire.
Featured speakers and performers include Rev. Dr. Cheri DiNovo, author AJ Dolman, CBC’s Chris Glover and drag star Katinka Kature.
Register for your free tickets at https://www.fairlawnchurch.ca/dayofpink

RYRUC Spring Craft Market 2026
2026-04-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Royal York Road United Church, 851 Royal York Road, Etobicoke, Ontario, M8Y 2V3
Our Spring Craft Market is back and will be held on Saturday, April 18 from 10:00am to 3:00pm at Royal York Road United Church. The timing is perfect for picking up gifts and treating yourself! 70 vendors will be selling art, photography, preserves and other tasty treats, sewn and knitted items, jewellery and stationery. We’ll have a snack bar as well as a bake sale run by the United Church Women and a craft centre for children hosted by Toronto Kidz.

PB&J Lyric Lounge: Pop, Blues, and Jazz
2026-04-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Humbercrest United Church, 16 Baby Point Rd, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Join us for an afternoon of music and community featuring Gregory Walshaw, music director of Humbercrest United Church. This coffee-house style performance will feature a variety of genres, and a variety of instruments! From jazz piano to acoustic folk, and Hammond B-3 blues stylings to pop and rock keyboard, there will be something for everyone at this inclusive and accessible afternoon of music. Light refreshments available.

Then Let Us Sing! Hymn Sing and Workshop
2026-04-19 15:00 - 17:00 | St. Andrew’s United Church, Toronto, 117 Bloor St. East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 1A9, Canada
Learn about the new United Church of Canada Hymnal Supplement and online hymn portal. Sing through selections from the new resource.
This event will be led by clinicians Debbie Fingas and Dawn Duncliffe, and accessible in person at St. Andrew’s United Church in downtown Toronto or via streaming link.
Please register at http://www.sochs.org/events by 15 April 2026. There is no charge for this event, co-sponsored by St. Andrew’s and The Southern Ontario Chapter of the Hymn Society (SOCHS). Light refreshments will be served at 3:00pm, with singing (and streaming) to begin at 3:30pm.
For online details, link will be sent to registrants during the days prior to the event.

Then Let Us Sing! Hymn Sing and Workshop
2026-04-19 15:00 - 17:00 | St. Andrew’s United Church, Toronto, 117 Bloor St. East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 1A9, Canada
Dawn Duncliffe and Debbie Fingas explore the new worship resource Then Let us Sing! Discover some of its riches and learn how to leverage online extras.
Refreshments and meet and mix at 3:00. Worship and hymn sing at 3:30.
Contact jda2602@gmail.com for further details.
A virtual option will be available when after you register online at www.sochs.org

West End Affirm Film Festival - Screening of Prayers for Bobby
2026-04-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Humbercrest United Church, 16 Baby Point Rd, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
She loves everything about him, except who he is.
Join us for a special screening of Prayers for Bobby, a powerful and moving film based on the true story of Bobby Griffith and his family. The film explores themes of faith, family, mental health, and the profound impact of acceptance and understanding, particularly in the lives of LGBTQ+ youth.
To register for the screening and for more information about the West End Affirm Film Series, including other screenings and locations, please visit: West End Affirm Events – 5 Upcoming Activities and Tickets | Eventbrite

Is It Time for your Community of Faith to Become an Apartheid Free Community?
2026-04-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom, Canada
During the webinar we will explore: Is what exists today in Israel and Palestine apartheid? What can we learn from the struggle against apartheid in South Africa? How can my faith community become an Apartheid-Free Community? What would that mean?
Register Here: https://unjppi.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7f4ab9a5a57204972eba6a8cf&id=9e30d8b09b&e=898dac6991

BIDS 'N BITES - Spring luncheon and cards
2026-04-22 12:00 - 15:00 | 76 Anglesey Boulevard Toronto, 76 Anglesey Boulevard, Toronto, ON, Canada
Celebrate spring with a fancy sandwich lunch, games (Bridge, euchre, cribbage, even Scrabble – whatever your foursome wants to play), grab bargains at the silent auction, and hope for a door prize win.
Ladies and gentlemen welcome.
Proceeds support Humber Valley United UCW charitable endeavours.

New Beginnings, A Courage & Renewal® Spring Retreat
2026-04-23 16:00 - 2026-04-25 12:00 | Kingfisher Bay Retreat Centre, 150 Fraser Estates Lane, North Kawartha, Ontario, K0L 2H0, Canada
What does it take to start something new? For some it takes connecting to courage, for others it takes time apart from everyday routines. Are you looking to begin again with a deeper sense of purpose? Perhaps you want to reconnect your soul with your roles in life? Or are simply longing for protected time to rest and reflect? This retreat is for anyone in need of a fresh start.
Event Cost: Includes all meals, instruction, lodging and tax $700.00 per person (private room)/ $520 per person (shared room)/ $350 per person (commuter).

Friday Folk Club
2026-04-24 19:30 - 22:00 | St. Paul’s United Church (Brampton), 30 Main Street South, Brampton, ON, L6W 2C4, Canada
A fun evening of down home folk music presented in a coffee house setting.
October 24 …… Sea Shanties with “Pressgang Mutiny”
December 5. …. A Seasonal Singalong with members of Brampton Folk Club
January 30……..Celtic Fiddle and Song with “Maggie’s Wake”
February 27……Fiddle Supergroup “Portage”
March 27……….Fun Bluegrass Band “The Slocan Ramblers”
April 24………….Sing into Spring with Leah Holtom and “Gathering Sparks”
May 23…………,.Brampton Folk Club Annual Showcase Concert (Saturday Concert)

Kingsway-Lambton Charity Flea Market
2026-04-25 08:00 - 13:00 | Kingsway-Lambton United Church, 85 The Kingsway, Etobicoke, Ontario, M8X 2T6, Canada
The Kingsway-Lambton Charity Flea Market invites the community to enjoy a fun and meaningful event on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Visitors can explore a wide variety of treasures, including antiques, china and silver, books, records and DVDs, jewellery, cookware, linens, framed art, toys, small appliances, sports gear, housewares, and more. Clothing for men, women, and children will also be available, offering something for everyone.
Guests are welcome to enjoy BBQ, coffee, and refreshments while connecting with others in a warm and lively atmosphere.
All proceeds from the flea market support over 20 charitable organizations, making every purchase an opportunity to give back to the community.
Donations of gently used items are gratefully accepted. Items can be dropped off at the west/glass entrance of the church. For specific drop-off times, visitors are encouraged to check the event page on the church website.

Earth Day Retreat: Rooted in Earth, Rising in Creativity!
2026-04-25 09:30 - 16:00 | Trinity St. Paul’s United Church, 427 Bloor St West, Toronto, ON, M5s 1X7, Canada
Everyone is invited to our Earth Day Retreat on Saturday, April 25th, Rooted in Earth, Rising in Creativity! This day-long retreat will be an opportunity to explore our relationship with the Earth, honour our feelings about the climate crisis, nurture and renew our spirits, and get inspired for healing work in the world.
When: Saturday, April 25, 2026, 9:15AM-4PM
Where: Trinity-St. Paul’s United Church and Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts, 427 Bloor Street W, Toronto
Register at https://rootedinearthrisingincreativity.eventbrite.com
When you visit the event page you will see descriptions of the great line-up of workshops we have in store for the day:
Earth Body: Rooted in Resilience workshop with Amy Lister of the Spiral Centre
Choice between: Sabbath as Gift with Rev. Emily Gordon; Popular Theatre with Thomas McKechnie; or Diorama-Making with Martha Davis
Singing of Hope and Resistance with Alan Gasser, co-director of Echo Women’s Choir
A suggested donation of $25 will be collected at the door. Please try to bring cash if you can. We will be accepting cash, cheque or e-transfer. Proceeds will provide honoraria for workshop facilitators. Please make a donation that aligns with your finances. If you wish to donate more than $25 that will help subsidize others.
Registration: Reserve your spot through our Eventbrite page. A suggested donation of $25.00 will be collected at the door to provide honoraria for workshop facilitators. Cash, cheque, or e-transfer will be accepted.

Take-Away Roast Beef Dinner - Midhurst United Church
2026-04-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Midhurst United Church, 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
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Dinners can be picked up at the church drive-thru on Sat. April 25th at your scheduled time and then easily reheated at your convenience.
Midhurst United Church
91 Doran Road
Midhurst
Questions?
Phone: Liz at 705-722-7208

Community Meal
2026-04-25 16:00 - 18:30 | Runnymede United Church, 432 Runnymede Rd, Toronto, ON, M6S 2Y8, Canada
All are welcome for our delicious and nutritious Community Meal the last Saturday of the month! The menu is our famous vegetable soup, salad, roast beef and roast potatoes with gravy, steamed vegetables, and homemade dessert.
Our doors open for community time, coffee, tea, fruit, and cookies at 4pm. Dinner is served at 5pm. Enjoy live music while dinner is served!

Fairlawn Avenue United Church Senior's Ministry Discussion Series
2026-04-29 14:00 - 15:30 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5M 1S7, Canada
Join us for a fun and easy session with Artificial Intelligence! Wednesday, April 29 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Our guest speaker, Ebrahim Alia, Program Coordinator at Rainbow Seniors at Lansing United, is a technology specialist with a background in digital media, technology training, and delivers workshops and presentations on technology, social media, and digital tools, helping people understand technology in a simple and practical way.
Join us and learn how Al works and how to turn your ideas into pictures. No technical skills are needed.
These gatherings will be inclusive, engaging, and filled with opportunities to connect face-to-face. Each session will explore interesting, accessible, and enjoyable topics inspired by shared experiences, curiosity, and community.
Whether you’ve attended previously or are joining us for the first time, you’ll be warmly welcomed. Come on your own or bring a friend, neighbour, or family member—together we’ll enjoy good conversation, shared stories, and memorable moments.
No registration is required—just come as you are.
