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SUMMARY:Bingo Night at Bolton United
DESCRIPTION:Free Bingo Night\nJoin us for Bingo\, Prizes\, Pizza and Fun!\nTo reserve a table call ahead or e-mail us at office@boltonunitedchurch.com or just drop in.\nEveryone welcome!
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/bingo-night-at-bolton-united/
LOCATION:Bolton United Church\, 8 Nancy Street\, Bolton\, Ontario\, L7E 1C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bolton United Church":MAILTO:office@boltonunitedchurch.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250128T190000
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SUMMARY:Islington Reads: What I Know About You
DESCRIPTION:Please mark your calendars for January 28\, 2025 at 7 pm for Islington Reads on Zoom! \nEric Chacour will join us to discuss his book\, What I Know About You. This book\, a Giller Prize finalist among other awards\, is about a young man whose life is preordained by his family until it takes a turn when he meets a young friend. \nBooks can be obtained at A Novel Spot Bookshop (phone 416-233-2665 or email novelspotbookshop@gmail.com) if desired. If you would like to borrow a book from the Islington United Church Library\, please contact Anne Marriott at anne.marriott@gmail.com. \nHope to see you online soon! Details and to register to receive the Zoom link: https://islingtonunited.org/event/islington-reads-what-i-know-about-you/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/islington-reads-what-i-know-about-you/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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SUMMARY:Conspiracy Theories and Religion an Evening with Justin Ling
DESCRIPTION:Join award-winning journalist Justin Ling at St. Andrew’s United Church to explore the relationship between “religion” and “conspiracism.” After his keynote presentation\, Justin will dialogue with the Rev’d Morgan Bell (a minister at St. Andrew’s and PhD candidate in theology at the University of Toronto) before fielding audience questions. Freewill donations will benefit the Canadian Journalists for Free Expression. This in-person event will also be streamed to YouTube. \nJustin Ling is a freelance journalist who covers politics\, democracy\, national security\, misinformation\, extremism\, and where all those things intersect. He is a contributing columnist to the Toronto Star\, a contributor to Foreign Policy\, WIRED\, and\nThe Walrus\, and has contributed to a swath of other outlets. He hosted the podcasts The Village and The Flamethrowers\, and he writes the newsletter Bug-eyed and Shameless\, all about our current information ecosystem. \nLive stream link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUIyc0c-q-g
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/conspiracy-theories-and-religion-an-evening-with-justin-ling-2/
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s United Church\, Toronto\, 117 Bloor St. East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4W 1A9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="St.Andrew's United Church 117 Bloor St. E.  Toronto":MAILTO:standrewsunited@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250130T190000
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SUMMARY:Conspiracy Theories and Religion: An Evening with Justin Ling
DESCRIPTION:Does ‘religion’ cultivate conspiratorial thinking? Are theology and conspiracism the same kind of ‘knowledge’? Or can theological thinking and faith communities offer critical resources to counter the conspiracism that increasingly threatens public life? \nJoin award-winning journalist Justin Ling to explore the relationship between ‘religion’ and ‘conspiracism’ at St. Andrew’s United Church (Yonge/Bloor) on 30 January. After his keynote presentation\, Justin will dialogue with the Rev’d Morgan Bell (a minister at St. Andrew’s and PhD candidate in theology at the University of Toronto) before fielding audience questions. \nIn lieu of admission\, freewill donations will benefit the Canadian Journalists for Free Expression. This event is offered online and in-person.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/conspiracy-theories-and-religion-an-evening-with-justin-ling/
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s United Church\, Toronto\, 117 Bloor St. East\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4W 1A9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Justice,Livestreaming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Morgan":MAILTO:morgan.bell@standrewsunited.com
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SUMMARY:Jazz and Reflection with the Ferrport Jazz Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Beach United Church is excited to present The Ferrport Jazz Ensemble on Saturday\, February 1st at 4:30pm featuring special guest guitarist\, Michael Vuscan\, as they share a concert filled with old jazz standards that will leave you humming along in recognition.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/jazz-and-reflection-with-the-ferrport-jazz-ensemble/
LOCATION:Beach United Church\, 140 Wineva Ave.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4E 2T4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250202T083000
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SUMMARY:Play and Sing!
DESCRIPTION:Play & Sing! offers space for children and their care-givers to connect in community through play\, stories\, and music. We offer two 10-week programs beginning January 11th (50 minute sessions on Saturday mornings). \nKids will have time to play freely in the space while parents enjoy tea or coffee before gathering for story time. \nStory time will help us get ready to make music\, where we will sing and use instruments to help develop basic musical skills and explore the world around us! \nLearn more and register online: https://islingtonunited.org/event/play-sing/2025-01-11/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/play-and-sing/2025-02-02/
LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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SUMMARY:Make a Difference speaker: Sistering
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to our latest Make a Difference speaker series talk on Sunday\, February 2 at 12:15 pm. \nLesley Hendry\, Director of Growth & Development at Sistering\, will tell us about the unique issues facing single women and gender-diverse individuals experiencing homelessness\, hunger and trauma in downtown Toronto. Come to hear how Sistering\, the only multi-service agency in the city dedicated to serving this vulnerable population\, provides low-barrier\, practical\, and emotional support. \nAbout Lesley: Lesley has extensive experience in the social service sector\, and is proud to represent Sistering\, a charity that has been empowering women for over 40 years. She looks forward to growing the organization’s capacity and ensuring its sustainability for as long as their services are needed\, and is excited to come speak to Bloor Streeters about Sistering! \nLearn more about Sistering on their website at https://sistering.org/ \nThe talk and Q and A will take place following the Sunday service in the Oakwood Room behind the Sanctuary at St. Matthew’s United Church (729 St. Clair Ave West\, Toronto)\, and on Zoomchurch. Get the Zoom link at https://bloorstreetunited.org/worship/worship-with-us/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/make-a-difference-speaker-sistering/
LOCATION:St. Matthew’s United Church\, Toronto\, 729 St. Clair Ave W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6C 1B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Matthew's United Church":MAILTO:stmattsunited@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250202T143000
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: United Against Hate––Racism\, Religion and Conflict in the Middle East and at Home
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the Islington United Church Anti Racism Working Group’s upcoming Speaker Series: United Against Hate––Racism\, Religion and Conflict in the Middle East and at Home\, is now open. Join us on January 19\, 26\, and February 2 to learn more from our guest experts about combatting hate and violence in Canada and the challenges of achieving peace in the Middle East. Each week will cover a different topic\, including Antisemitism\, Islamophobia\, and Understanding the Historical Causes of the Israeli Palestinian Conflict. \nThe Speaker Series will be held in the Sanctuary at IUC on Sundays from 1-2:30 pm. Moderated by James Aitchison\, all sessions will take place in person as well as live streamed on Zoom. \nAll are welcome and we hope you’ll join us. Learn more and register online at https://islingtonunited.org/event/speaker-series-united-against-hate-3/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/speaker-series-united-against-hate-racism-religion-and-conflict-in-the-middle-east-and-at-home/2025-02-02/
LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Justice,Livestreaming
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