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SUMMARY:Sacred Jazz: Tangled in the Blues
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to attend Sacred Jazz: Tangled in the Blues\, coming up on Saturday\, March 28 at 4:30pm in the Parlour of St. Matthew’s United Church at 729 St. Clair Ave West\, Toronto (St. Clair and Christie). We will once again be meeting the Sacred through jazz\, poetry\, and reflection! \nWe are excited to share the musical lineup that will be gifting us with music:\nRob Clutton (bass)\nAdrian Goodman (drums)\nRandi Helmers (vocals)\nBrodie West (alto sax)\nMikey Zahorak (piano) \nSacred Jazz is truly a unique and special experience\, and you won’t want to miss it! It’s hosted by Bloor Street United Church – all are welcome! Questions? Contact Amanda at amanda @ bloorstreetunited.org
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/sacred-jazz-tangled-in-the-blues/
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="Bloor Street United Church":MAILTO:martha@bloorstreetunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260118T103000
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SUMMARY:Craddock Lecture
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, January 18th\, Bloor Street United Church will welcome Rev. Dr. Chris Ferguson to deliver his Craddock Lecture during our 10:30am Worship service. As a life-long ambassador for social justice\, with extensive experience in Latin America\, the Middle East\, and at the United Nations\, Chris Ferguson will cast a sharp eye over what has been the experience of the Global South in recent decades while pointing to where transforming power is to be found. \nChris Ferguson is currently the International Visiting Professor at the the Universidad Reformada in Barranquilla\, Colombia\, and the past General Secretary of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (2014-2021). He served previously as the World Council of Churches representative to the United Nations and also as its representative to Jerusalem. He was Executive Minister of the United Church of Canada’s Justice\, Global and Ecumenical Relations Unit and a member of Bloor Street United Church. \nAfter service there will be a light lunch followed by Q&A. We invite you to mark this special occasion in your calendar. \nJoin in-person in Toronto at St. Matthew’s United Church (729 St. Clair Ave West) or on Zoom. See bloorstreetunited.org for details.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/craddock-lecture/
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="Bloor Street United Church":MAILTO:martha@bloorstreetunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251026T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251026T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T182651
CREATED:20251029T181502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T181502Z
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SUMMARY:Make a Difference speaker series
DESCRIPTION:Transition\, Transform Transpire \nJoin Bloor Street and St. Matthew’s United Churches for a talk about what it is like to be a trans person in today’s climate. We will speak to topics such as gender affirming care\, legislation around bathrooms and sports\, pronouns\, and more. We will also briefly discuss Affirmative Action United/S’affirmer Ensemble and how we\, as a community\, can live further into our Affirming goals despite the challenges. \nThe talk will be held on Sunday Oct. 26 at 12:15 pm with Julian Munro\, the Re-Affirm Project Coordinator with Affirm United/S’affirmer Ensemble\, at St. Matthew’s United Church in Toronto (729 St Clair Ave West).
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/make-a-difference-speaker-series/
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="Bloor Street United Church":MAILTO:martha@bloorstreetunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251004T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251004T180000
DTSTAMP:20260531T182651
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SUMMARY:Sacred Jazz: Leaning to the Canadian Light
DESCRIPTION:Save the date and plan to attend the next Sacred Jazz Service hosted by Bloor Street United Church in Toronto! It will be held on Saturday\, October 4 at 4:30pm in the Parlour of St. Matthew’s United Church at 729 St. Clair Ave West. \nCome for a time of Canadian jazz music\, poetry\, and reflection led by Rev. Douglas duCharme and a fantastic group of musicians: Randolf Jimenez (drums)\, Mikey Zahorak (piano)\, Kathleen Matthews (vocals)\, and Andrew Ferguson (upright bass)! \nIf you were at the previous services\, you know what a special and meaningful time this is. If not\, come experience it for the first time! It’s a beautiful spiritual experience in community. Tickets are not required\, and everyone is warmly welcomed! Mark your calendar now – you won’t want to miss it.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/sacred-jazz-leaning-to-the-canadian-light/
LOCATION:St.Matthew’s United Church\, 729 St. Clair Avenue West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6C 1B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloor Street United Church":MAILTO:martha@bloorstreetunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250917T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250917T213000
DTSTAMP:20260531T182651
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SUMMARY:How History Can Help Us Understand the Present
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, September 17th\, at 7:30 pm Margaret MacMillan will be speaking on the topic “How Can History Help Us Understand the Present”. The Massey lecturer\, World-renowned Historian\, best-selling author and Professor Emeritus will educate and inspire with her thought-provoking comments. \nWhat could be more relevant in these current turbulent times. The London Reveiw of Books says that “Margaret MacMillan is a wry and humane chronicler of this troubled world”. \nThe lecture will be followed by a Q & A. \nArrive at 6:30 pm and stroll through the Marketplace. A variety of products will be available for sale. \nAll proceeds from the event go to The Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers’ Campaign. \nTickets required: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/margaret-macmillan-how-can-history-help-us-understand-the-present-tickets-1333524550829 \n“The Stephen Lewis Foundation (SLF) is a progressive\, feminist organization rooted in the principles of social justice\, international solidarity\, and substantive equality. The SLF was created with the express purpose of supporting community-led organizations working on the frontlines of the HIV epidemic in countries across Africa.” \n“Many of these grassroots organizations were originally formed by small groups of individuals responding to the crisis AIDS had wrought in their own lives and in the lives of their neighbours. Over the years\, they have developed into thriving local institutions with deep connections to their communities. The SLF’s community-led partners are turning the tide of HIV and AIDS by providing care and support to women\, orphaned children\, LGBTIQ individuals\, grandmothers and people living with HIV and AIDS.” For further information check out the website at https://stephenlewisfoundation.org/. \nThe evening is hosted by the Togogo Grandmothers and the Old Orchard Grandmothers. The Togogos and Old Orchard Blossoms grandmothers launched their groups in 2006 in support of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign\, an initiative of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Both groups were founded as outreach efforts—the Togogos at Bloor Street United Church and the Old Orchard Blossoms at St. Timothy’s Anglican Church—in response to the growing HIV and AIDS crisis in sub-Saharan Africa. Both groups quickly expanded to include women from the community\, united in solidarity with grandmothers and grand-others on the front lines of the pandemic. Now\, 19 years later\, the Togogos and Old Orchard Blossoms mark nearly two decades of dedication and impact. Together\, they have raised over $550\,000 in support of the Grandmothers’ Campaign\, standing as a testament to the power of grassroots activism and compassionate connection.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/how-history-can-help-us-understand-the-present/
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="Bloor Street United Church":MAILTO:martha@bloorstreetunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250621T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250621T180000
DTSTAMP:20260531T182651
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SUMMARY:Sacred Jazz Service
DESCRIPTION: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). \nCome for a time of music\, poetry\, and reflection in community. Everyone is warmly welcomed! \nOur fantastic musicians are:\nSarah Schmidt-McQuillan (vocals)\nEmily Ding (vocals)\nJacob Pozin (trumpet)\nThales Hunter (guitar)\nDylan Matsuda (drums)
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/sacred-jazz-service/
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="Bloor Street United Church":MAILTO:martha@bloorstreetunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250405T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250405T180000
DTSTAMP:20260531T182651
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SUMMARY:Sacred Jazz: Leaning to the Light
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to attend Bloor Street United Church’s next Sacred Jazz Service\, Leaning to the Light\, on Saturday\, April 5th at 4:30pm! This special service will be held in the St. Matt’s Parlour\, and will be held in-person only. \nTo help us encounter the sacred in community\, Rev. Douglas will lead us through reflection and poetry\, and these talented musicians will be sharing the gifts of music: \nJacob Pozin\, trumpet\nNick Fraser\, drums\nRob Clutton\, upright bass\nChristopher Chan\, vocals\nRandi Helmers\, vocals\nMikey Zahorak\, piano \nCome celebrate the start of spring and the return of longer days in community at Leaning to the Light! Free\, and all are welcome. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/sacred-jazz-leaning-to-the-light/
LOCATION:St.Matthew’s United Church\, 729 St. Clair Avenue West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6C 1B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloor Street United Church":MAILTO:martha@bloorstreetunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250202T133000
DTSTAMP:20260531T182651
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T212755Z
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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:20241221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260531T182651
CREATED:20241220T152129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T152129Z
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SUMMARY:A Jazz Christmas: Vespers in a Minor Key Service
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAt 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. \nYou 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. \nThere will also be quiet time to be in community with others\, who will also be there to support one another\, and to listen. \nEveryone\, and all of your feelings\, are welcomed.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/a-jazz-christmas-vespers-in-a-minor-key-service/
LOCATION:St.Matthew’s United Church\, 729 St. Clair Avenue West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6C 1B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloor Street United Church":MAILTO:martha@bloorstreetunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241020T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241020T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T182651
CREATED:20241015T193612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T193612Z
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SUMMARY:What Does it Mean to Right Historic Wrongs?
DESCRIPTION:For the first time since pre-Covid times\, the Bloor Street United Church Craddock Lecture series returns with: What does it mean to right historic wrongs? A talk with Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii). Everyone is invited for this time of learning and discussion! RSVP requested to craddock102024@gmail.com. \nGet informed by Douglas Sanderson\, co-author of Valley of the Birdtail\, and Professor in the Faculty of Law at The University of Toronto. Q and A to follow the talk. \nGo beyond learning and acknowledgement\, and consider how we can work together to further truth and reconciliation. Following the talk\, we will share a pay-what-you-can meal in community. \nAfterwards\, we have a chance to participate in discussion groups facilitated by youth from across Canada who took part in Gibimishkaadimin. \nEveryone is invited and warmly welcomed! \nBoth the talk and discussion groups will be held in-person and livestreamed on Sunday\, October 20th\, 2024. \nThe talk begins at 10:30am\, lunch is at 12:00pm\, and discussion groups will be from 1:00-2:00pm. \nLocation: St. Matthew’s United Church\, 729 St. Clair Ave West\, Toronto or Zoom \nDetails: https://bloorstreetunited.org/churchsocial-calendar/?event_id=65157&event_date=2024-10-20
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/what-does-it-mean-to-right-historic-wrongs/
LOCATION:729 St. Clair Avenue West\, 729\, Toronto\, ON\, M6J 2X1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloor Street United Church":MAILTO:martha@bloorstreetunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240928T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240928T193000
DTSTAMP:20260531T182651
CREATED:20240926T231456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T231524Z
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SUMMARY:Square Dance and Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to learn how to do Square Dancing and Country Dancing! No partner or experience necessary. \nWe will gather around 3:30pm in the basement of St. Matthew’s United Church (729 St. Clair Ave West\, Toronto)\, and the dancing be from 4:00-5:45pm. After that\, everyone is invited to stay for dinner from 6:15-7:30pm! \nPlease RSVP to nancy@bloorstreetunited.org
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/square-dance-and-dinner/
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="Bloor Street United Church":MAILTO:martha@bloorstreetunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240922T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240922T150000
DTSTAMP:20260531T182651
CREATED:20240926T222008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T222008Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz Service
DESCRIPTION:On an early morning at the end of August 1954 as people bustled along Bloor Street at Huron Avenue\, they saw smoke pouring out from the familiar presence of Bloor Street United Church. \nWithin 15 months\, Bloor Street re-opened with a new building that better suited the new day for faithful community in downtown Toronto. \nOn September 22nd\, 2024 we will mark 70 years of resilience and courageous spirit and presence\, as Bloor Street United again rebuilds and renews! \nWe’re doing this with a Jazz Service\, because Jazz is the soundtrack of the resilience of human dignity and worth. It’s the collaborative and renewing music of justice and hope. It’s improvisation and melody\, rhythm and beat. Jazz is alive! \nJoin us as Bloor Street United rises up once again\, with music\, and spirit\, for The Jazz Service\, Sunday\, September 22nd at 2:00 p.m. at St. Matthew’s United Church\, 729 St. Clair Avenue West. It will be led by Revs. Douglas duCharme (from Bloor Street United Church) and Brian Fraser (Brentwood Presbyterian Church and lead provocateur of Jazzthink Consulting). Music will be led by Mikey Zahorak\, and we will have a range of musicians offering musical gifts. \nFree to attend. All welcome!
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/jazz-service/
LOCATION:St. Matthew’s United Church\, Toronto\, 729 St. Clair Ave W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6C 1B3\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloor Street United Church":MAILTO:martha@bloorstreetunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240526T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T182651
CREATED:20240531T210742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T210742Z
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SUMMARY:Colours of Spring Concert: A Celebration in Jazz and Brass
DESCRIPTION:Colours of Spring Concert: A Celebration in Jazz and Brass of the Season. Join us for an afternoon of amazing music and good vibes. Featuring the Patti Payne Trio and Quaturo de Fleurs a trombone quartet from the Annex Brass Ensemble. Our talented musicians will entertain you with the best of jazz and brass tunes\, celebrating the beauty of spring. \nThis event is not just a concert\, it’s a Fundraiser for the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Let’s make a difference together! Mark your calendars and get ready for a memorable time filled with music\, community\, and the spirit of giving. See you at 2:00pm on Sunday\, May 26th at St. Matthew’s United Church (729 St. Clair Ave West). \nTickets at the door or online: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/colours-of-spring-concert-a-celebration-in-jazz-and-brass-tickets-886804154097?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/colours-of-spring-concert-a-celebration-in-jazz-and-brass/
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="Bloor Street United Church":MAILTO:martha@bloorstreetunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240331T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240331T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T182651
CREATED:20240327T213826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T213826Z
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SUMMARY:Holy Week at Bloor Street United Church
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to Holy Week 2024: \nMAUNDY THURSDAY ~ Footwashing (or hand) on March 28th 6:00pm (St. Matthew’s UC\, in-person only)\nGOOD FRIDAY ~ Contemplative Stations of the Cross Service on March 29th 10:30am (Trinity-St. Paul’s UC and TSP Zoom)\nEASTER SUNDAY ~ March 31st 10:30am (St. Matthew’s UC\, in-person and on Zoomchurch) \nDetails: https://bloorstreetunited.org/holy-week-2024/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/holy-week-at-bloor-street-united-church/2024-03-31/
LOCATION:Bloor Street United Church\, 300 Bloor St. West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloor Street United Church":MAILTO:martha@bloorstreetunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240329T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240329T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T182651
CREATED:20240327T213826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T213826Z
UID:10003441-1711708200-1711711800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Holy Week at Bloor Street United Church
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to Holy Week 2024: \nMAUNDY THURSDAY ~ Footwashing (or hand) on March 28th 6:00pm (St. Matthew’s UC\, in-person only)\nGOOD FRIDAY ~ Contemplative Stations of the Cross Service on March 29th 10:30am (Trinity-St. Paul’s UC and TSP Zoom)\nEASTER SUNDAY ~ March 31st 10:30am (St. Matthew’s UC\, in-person and on Zoomchurch) \nDetails: https://bloorstreetunited.org/holy-week-2024/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/holy-week-at-bloor-street-united-church/2024-03-29/
LOCATION:Bloor Street United Church\, 300 Bloor St. West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloor Street United Church":MAILTO:martha@bloorstreetunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240328T190000
DTSTAMP:20260531T182651
CREATED:20240327T213826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T213826Z
UID:10003440-1711648800-1711652400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Holy Week at Bloor Street United Church
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to Holy Week 2024: \nMAUNDY THURSDAY ~ Footwashing (or hand) on March 28th 6:00pm (St. Matthew’s UC\, in-person only)\nGOOD FRIDAY ~ Contemplative Stations of the Cross Service on March 29th 10:30am (Trinity-St. Paul’s UC and TSP Zoom)\nEASTER SUNDAY ~ March 31st 10:30am (St. Matthew’s UC\, in-person and on Zoomchurch) \nDetails: https://bloorstreetunited.org/holy-week-2024/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/holy-week-at-bloor-street-united-church/2024-03-28/
LOCATION:Bloor Street United Church\, 300 Bloor St. West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloor Street United Church":MAILTO:martha@bloorstreetunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240226T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240226T173000
DTSTAMP:20260531T182651
CREATED:20240222T200544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240331T185744Z
UID:10002422-1708963200-1708968600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Lenten Book Study
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to a 6-week Lenten book study. It will be held on Zoom weekly on Mondays from 4:15-5:45pm\, beginning on Monday\, February 19th. It will run until March 25. \nWe will be discussing The Last Week by Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan. Using Mark’s gospel as a guide\, they present a day-by-day account of Jesus’ final week of life. They intentionally play on the term «passion»\, opposing Jesus’ passion for the Justice of God\, a fair share for all\, against the familiar emphasis on his «suffering» (Passion Week). The book sets the events of the week into the political and cultural context of the time; this realism should inspire insight and lively discussion. \nDetails and Zoom link at https://bloorstreetunited.org/churchsocial-calendar/?event_id=59847&event_date=2024-02-19
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/lenten-book-study/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloor Street United Church":MAILTO:martha@bloorstreetunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231224T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231224T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T182651
CREATED:20231221T141820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T141820Z
UID:10001457-1703446200-1703451600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Service
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is warmly invited to the joint St. Matt’s / Bloor Street candlelight Christmas Eve service on December 24 at 7:30pm in the Sanctuary of St. Matthew’s United Church! The service will be in-person and online\, and will include carols and Communion. Details at https://bloorstreetunited.org/worship/worship-with-us/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/christmas-eve-service-2/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231221T190000
DTSTAMP:20260531T182651
CREATED:20231221T141645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T141645Z
UID:10001456-1703181600-1703185200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Longest Night Service
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to this year’s Longest Night Service on December 21. Please join us at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary (729 St Clair Ave West) or on Zoomchurch as we mark the season with readings\, music\, silence\, prayers and candle lighting. Details: https://bloorstreetunited.org/christmas-2023/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/longest-night-service-3/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231221T190000
DTSTAMP:20260531T182651
CREATED:20231206T154155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T164527Z
UID:10001448-1703181600-1703185200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Longest Night Service
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to this year’s Longest Night Service at St. Matthew’s / Bloor Street United Church in Toronto on December 21. Please join us at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary (729 St Clair Ave West) or on Zoom as we mark the Longest Night with readings\, music\, silence\, prayers and candle lighting.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/longest-night-service-2/
LOCATION:St.Matthew’s United Church\, 729 St. Clair Avenue West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6C 1B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Matthew's United Church":MAILTO:stmattsunited@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230614T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230614T203000
DTSTAMP:20260531T182651
CREATED:20230208T223052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T182104Z
UID:10000562-1686769200-1686774600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Midweek Midrash
DESCRIPTION:Bloor Street Church is offering a new opportunity for dialogue\, learning\, and community. Midweek Midrash is a dialogue that looks at different kinds of ‘texts’ – such as a Brené Brown podcast\, a movie\, a lecture by someone like Thomson Highway\, or a book. MM will happen on Zoom\, two Wednesday evenings per month (1st and 3rd) at 7pm. There is no commitment to come every week\, just drop in when you can. \nLet us know by emailing our minister\, Russ Daye\, at russ@bloorstreetunited.org if you would like to be added to the contact group for MM and we’ll send you the Zoom information in advance of each session\, and let you know what our ‘text’ will be. You may want listen to\, watch or read it in advance – but don’t worry if you can’t. We’ll read or play part of it during the session. \nAll welcome! Hosted by the Adaptive Conversations planning group at Bloor Street United Church.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/midweek-midrash/2023-06-14/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloor Street United Church":MAILTO:martha@bloorstreetunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230604T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230604T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T182651
CREATED:20230608T140303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T140303Z
UID:10000579-1685887200-1685898000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Stephen Lewis Foundation Benefit Concert
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to a concert benefiting the Stephen Lewis Foundation hosted by the Togogos group from Bloor Street United Church! The concert will take place on June 4 at 2pm at St. Matthew’s United Church (729 St. Clair Avenue West\, Toronto). \nThe New Horizons Band of Toronto is a music education and performance program for adults who wish to play a concert band instrument in a friendly group setting. The NHBT Wind Ensemble showcases our most experienced players. This group performs regularly across the GTA area and plays a mixture of classical\, popular and concert band music. Today’s benefit performance will feature music by Healey Willan\, John Philip Sousa\, Francis McBeth and more! We are proud to help support the work of Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign by sharing music. For more information about NHBT\, please visit https://newhorizonsbandtoronto.ca/ \nTogogos are one of more than 125 groups across Canada involving hundreds of grandmothers and “grand-others”. We are part of the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign which raises funds for work in sub-Saharan Africa. Check out the SLF website to learn more about the Foundation’s work: stephenlewisfoundation.org. \nAll net proceeds from our fundraising efforts go directly to the SLF which provides food\, school uniforms\, health care\, grief counselling\, community-building skills training\, and field workers to support sub-Saharan grandmothers in meeting the many challenges facing them. \nGet your tickets today at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/concert-tickets-590243122067?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/stephen-lewis-foundation-benefit-concert/
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="Bloor Street United Church":MAILTO:martha@bloorstreetunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230517T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230517T203000
DTSTAMP:20260531T182651
CREATED:20230208T223052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T182104Z
UID:10000561-1684350000-1684355400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Midweek Midrash
DESCRIPTION:Bloor Street Church is offering a new opportunity for dialogue\, learning\, and community. Midweek Midrash is a dialogue that looks at different kinds of ‘texts’ – such as a Brené Brown podcast\, a movie\, a lecture by someone like Thomson Highway\, or a book. MM will happen on Zoom\, two Wednesday evenings per month (1st and 3rd) at 7pm. There is no commitment to come every week\, just drop in when you can. \nLet us know by emailing our minister\, Russ Daye\, at russ@bloorstreetunited.org if you would like to be added to the contact group for MM and we’ll send you the Zoom information in advance of each session\, and let you know what our ‘text’ will be. You may want listen to\, watch or read it in advance – but don’t worry if you can’t. We’ll read or play part of it during the session. \nAll welcome! Hosted by the Adaptive Conversations planning group at Bloor Street United Church.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/midweek-midrash/2023-05-17/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloor Street United Church":MAILTO:martha@bloorstreetunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230503T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230503T203000
DTSTAMP:20260531T182651
CREATED:20230208T223052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T182104Z
UID:10000560-1683140400-1683145800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Midweek Midrash
DESCRIPTION:Bloor Street Church is offering a new opportunity for dialogue\, learning\, and community. Midweek Midrash is a dialogue that looks at different kinds of ‘texts’ – such as a Brené Brown podcast\, a movie\, a lecture by someone like Thomson Highway\, or a book. MM will happen on Zoom\, two Wednesday evenings per month (1st and 3rd) at 7pm. There is no commitment to come every week\, just drop in when you can. \nLet us know by emailing our minister\, Russ Daye\, at russ@bloorstreetunited.org if you would like to be added to the contact group for MM and we’ll send you the Zoom information in advance of each session\, and let you know what our ‘text’ will be. You may want listen to\, watch or read it in advance – but don’t worry if you can’t. We’ll read or play part of it during the session. \nAll welcome! Hosted by the Adaptive Conversations planning group at Bloor Street United Church.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/midweek-midrash/2023-05-03/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloor Street United Church":MAILTO:martha@bloorstreetunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230419T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230419T203000
DTSTAMP:20260531T182651
CREATED:20230208T223052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T182104Z
UID:10000559-1681930800-1681936200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Midweek Midrash
DESCRIPTION:Bloor Street Church is offering a new opportunity for dialogue\, learning\, and community. Midweek Midrash is a dialogue that looks at different kinds of ‘texts’ – such as a Brené Brown podcast\, a movie\, a lecture by someone like Thomson Highway\, or a book. MM will happen on Zoom\, two Wednesday evenings per month (1st and 3rd) at 7pm. There is no commitment to come every week\, just drop in when you can. \nLet us know by emailing our minister\, Russ Daye\, at russ@bloorstreetunited.org if you would like to be added to the contact group for MM and we’ll send you the Zoom information in advance of each session\, and let you know what our ‘text’ will be. You may want listen to\, watch or read it in advance – but don’t worry if you can’t. We’ll read or play part of it during the session. \nAll welcome! Hosted by the Adaptive Conversations planning group at Bloor Street United Church.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/midweek-midrash/2023-04-19/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloor Street United Church":MAILTO:martha@bloorstreetunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230405T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230405T203000
DTSTAMP:20260531T182651
CREATED:20230208T223052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T182104Z
UID:10000558-1680721200-1680726600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Midweek Midrash
DESCRIPTION:Bloor Street Church is offering a new opportunity for dialogue\, learning\, and community. Midweek Midrash is a dialogue that looks at different kinds of ‘texts’ – such as a Brené Brown podcast\, a movie\, a lecture by someone like Thomson Highway\, or a book. MM will happen on Zoom\, two Wednesday evenings per month (1st and 3rd) at 7pm. There is no commitment to come every week\, just drop in when you can. \nLet us know by emailing our minister\, Russ Daye\, at russ@bloorstreetunited.org if you would like to be added to the contact group for MM and we’ll send you the Zoom information in advance of each session\, and let you know what our ‘text’ will be. You may want listen to\, watch or read it in advance – but don’t worry if you can’t. We’ll read or play part of it during the session. \nAll welcome! Hosted by the Adaptive Conversations planning group at Bloor Street United Church.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/midweek-midrash/2023-04-05/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloor Street United Church":MAILTO:martha@bloorstreetunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230315T203000
DTSTAMP:20260531T182651
CREATED:20230208T223052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T182104Z
UID:10000557-1678906800-1678912200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Midweek Midrash
DESCRIPTION:Bloor Street Church is offering a new opportunity for dialogue\, learning\, and community. Midweek Midrash is a dialogue that looks at different kinds of ‘texts’ – such as a Brené Brown podcast\, a movie\, a lecture by someone like Thomson Highway\, or a book. MM will happen on Zoom\, two Wednesday evenings per month (1st and 3rd) at 7pm. There is no commitment to come every week\, just drop in when you can. \nLet us know by emailing our minister\, Russ Daye\, at russ@bloorstreetunited.org if you would like to be added to the contact group for MM and we’ll send you the Zoom information in advance of each session\, and let you know what our ‘text’ will be. You may want listen to\, watch or read it in advance – but don’t worry if you can’t. We’ll read or play part of it during the session. \nAll welcome! Hosted by the Adaptive Conversations planning group at Bloor Street United Church.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/midweek-midrash/2023-03-15/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloor Street United Church":MAILTO:martha@bloorstreetunited.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230301T203000
DTSTAMP:20260531T182651
CREATED:20230208T223052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T182104Z
UID:10000556-1677697200-1677702600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Midweek Midrash
DESCRIPTION:Bloor Street Church is offering a new opportunity for dialogue\, learning\, and community. Midweek Midrash is a dialogue that looks at different kinds of ‘texts’ – such as a Brené Brown podcast\, a movie\, a lecture by someone like Thomson Highway\, or a book. MM will happen on Zoom\, two Wednesday evenings per month (1st and 3rd) at 7pm. There is no commitment to come every week\, just drop in when you can. \nLet us know by emailing our minister\, Russ Daye\, at russ@bloorstreetunited.org if you would like to be added to the contact group for MM and we’ll send you the Zoom information in advance of each session\, and let you know what our ‘text’ will be. You may want listen to\, watch or read it in advance – but don’t worry if you can’t. We’ll read or play part of it during the session. \nAll welcome! Hosted by the Adaptive Conversations planning group at Bloor Street United Church.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/midweek-midrash/2023-03-01/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloor Street United Church":MAILTO:martha@bloorstreetunited.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230222T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230222T193000
DTSTAMP:20260531T182651
CREATED:20230208T195536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T201356Z
UID:10000461-1677085200-1677094200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Pancake Supper and Ash Wednesday Service\, February 22
DESCRIPTION:We invite everyone to St. Matt’s and Bloor Street’s Pancake Supper and Ash Wednesday Service! They are offered as a 2for1 this year on Ash Wednesday. Pancakes and bacon with fruit and yogurt toppings and REAL maple syrup will be served in the Community Hall starting at 5:00 p.m. There will be gluten-free pancakes too! Please RSVP to Nancy Gordon – nancy@bloorstreetunited.org – to help us estimate how many pancakes to make. But do come even if you haven’t RSVPed. Pay What You Can donations are welcome at the door. \nOur Ash Wednesday Service will be led by Russ and Betsy in the Sanctuary and on Zoom starting at 6:30 p.m. with music from Mikey and Diane. Please plan to come for pancakes and ashes as we prepare together for our 2023 Lenten Journey. \nLocation:\nSt. Matthew’s United Church\n729 St. Clair Avenue West\nToronto\, ON \nZoom link on our website at bloorstreetunited.org
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/pancake-supper-and-ash-wednesday-service-february-22/
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%2C Toronto":MAILTO:stmattsunited@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230215T203000
DTSTAMP:20260531T182651
CREATED:20230208T223052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T182104Z
UID:10000462-1676487600-1676493000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Midweek Midrash
DESCRIPTION:Bloor Street Church is offering a new opportunity for dialogue\, learning\, and community. Midweek Midrash is a dialogue that looks at different kinds of ‘texts’ – such as a Brené Brown podcast\, a movie\, a lecture by someone like Thomson Highway\, or a book. MM will happen on Zoom\, two Wednesday evenings per month (1st and 3rd) at 7pm. There is no commitment to come every week\, just drop in when you can. \nLet us know by emailing our minister\, Russ Daye\, at russ@bloorstreetunited.org if you would like to be added to the contact group for MM and we’ll send you the Zoom information in advance of each session\, and let you know what our ‘text’ will be. You may want listen to\, watch or read it in advance – but don’t worry if you can’t. We’ll read or play part of it during the session. \nAll welcome! Hosted by the Adaptive Conversations planning group at Bloor Street United Church.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/midweek-midrash/2023-02-15/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloor Street United Church":MAILTO:martha@bloorstreetunited.org
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