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SUMMARY:We Are All Water Protectors: Environmental Racism and Reimagining Water Stewardship with an Indigenous Lense
DESCRIPTION:Scheduled for Indigenous History Month\, the We Are All Water Protectors Gathering leans into the 8th Principle for Reconciliation\, Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: “Supporting Aboriginal peoples’ cultural revitalization and integrating Indigenous knowledge systems\, oral histories\, laws\, protocols\, and connections to the land into the reconciliation process.” Implementing this principle as part of the TRC’s vision of “a new way of living together” is framed for the purposes of this event as a reimagining of Water stewardship. \nProgram \n8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Sacred Fire Lighting in Noojimo’iwewin Gitigaan National Healing Forest Project\, with Lead Firekeeper: Johnny Moore\, GTA Every Child Matters \n9:00 to 9:30 a.m.: Registration in the Narthex + Hospitality in the Community Hall \n9:30 to 10:00 a.m.: Ceremonial Opening in the Sanctuary: Elder-in-Residence Pedahbun Migizi Kwe (Dr. Catherine Brooks)\, Nibisiing Anishinaabe: Four Directions Smudge & Teachings \n10:00 to 11:30 a.m.: Anishinaabe Kwe Water Protectors Circles: Elder Mary Lou Smoke\, Obaajiwan Anishinaabe Kwe\, in the rear of the Sanctuary; Grandmother Kim Wheatley\, Shawanaga Anishinaabe Kwe in the Bracondale Courtyard (or 2nd Floor Dance Studio\, in the event of rain); and Author & Illustrator of The Water Walker / Nibi Emosaawdang and other books for children\, Joanne Robertson\, Atikameksheng Anishnawbe Kwe\, in the Parlour \n​\nWe Are All Water Protectors Gathering: June 6\n​Environmental Racism & Reimagining Water Stewardship\nMarcoon-National-Healing-Forest-logo-final-transparent-ground.png\nIndigenous Peoples Solidarity Group/Noojimo’iwewin Gitigaan Project \n729 St. Clair Ave. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario M6C 1B3 \nWhen: June 6th\, 2026\, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. \nFor Free Tickets: We Are All Water Protectors Gathering Tickets\, Saturday\, Jun 6 from 9 am to 9 pm | Eventbrite \nTo Volunteer: Contact Betsy Anderson at andersonbetsy528@gmail.com \nTo Donate: E-transfer marcelle.stmattsunited@gmail.com or send a cheque to the above address \nOverview of event\nScheduled for Indigenous History Month\, the We Are All Water Protectors Gathering leans into the 8th Principle for Reconciliation\, Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: “Supporting Aboriginal peoples’ cultural revitalization and integrating Indigenous knowledge systems\, oral histories\, laws\, protocols\, and connections to the land into the reconciliation process.” Implementing this principle as part of the TRC’s vision of “a new way of living together” is framed for the purposes of this event as a reimagining of Water stewardship. More on Gathering and Leaders….. \nElder Mary Lou Smoke 2026(1)_edited.jpg\nElder Mary Lou Smoke \nProgram\n8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Sacred Fire Lighting in Noojimo’iwewin Gitigaan National Healing Forest Project\, with Lead Firekeeper: Johnny Moore\, GTA Every Child Matters \n9:00 to 9:30 a.m.: Registration in the Narthex + Hospitality in the Community Hall \n9:30 to 10:00 a.m.: Ceremonial Opening in the Sanctuary: Elder-in-Residence Pedahbun Migizi Kwe (Dr. Catherine Brooks)\, Nibisiing Anishinaabe: Four Directions Smudge & Teachings \n​ \n10:00 to 11:30 a.m.: Anishinaabe Kwe Water Protectors Circles: Elder Mary Lou Smoke\, Obaajiwan Anishinaabe Kwe\, in the rear of the Sanctuary; Grandmother Kim Wheatley\, Shawanaga Anishinaabe Kwe in the Bracondale Courtyard (or 2nd Floor Dance Studio\, in the event of rain); and Author & Illustrator of The Water Walker / Nibi Emosaawdang and other books for children\, Joanne Robertson\, Atikameksheng Anishnawbe Kwe\, in the Parlour\n​\n​\n​11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Tobacco offerings and Noojimo’iwewin Gitigaan walkabouts; hospitality and donor opportunities to Indigenous organizations (otherwise known as rent-paying) in the Community Hall; book\, music\, and merchandise sales with Another Story Bookshop in the Narthex; exploration of Biinaagami: Our shared responsibility to the Great Lakes Giant Floor Map in the Parlour with Kanyen’kehà:ka geographer\, Katie Doreen; activist displays & Art Build in the Oakwood Room \n​\n1:00 to 2:00 p.m.: We Are All Water Protectors: Opening of tiny cultural centre Community Art Project in the St. Matt’s east side Parking Lot + Bracondale Courtyard: Congratulations and more from Elder-in-Residence Catherine Brooks; Toronto Poet Laureate Lillian Allen; Dr. Mariko Uda\, author of Where does it all come from? Where does it all go? Toronto’s Water\, Energy\, and Waste Systems; tiny cultural centre artist-facilitators h kryworuchko and Aysia Tse; and others tba \n2:00 to 3:00 p.m.: Tobacco offerings and Noojimo’iwewin Gitigaan walkabouts; hospitality and rent paying opportunities to Indigenous organizations in the Community Hall; book signing with Joanne Robertson plus book\, music\, and merchandise sales with Another Story Bookshop in the Narthex; all-ages reading and book signing with Dr. Mariko Uda and exploration of the Biinaagami: Our shared responsibility to the Great Lakes Giant Floor Map in the Parlour; activist displays & Art Build in the Oakwood Room \n3:00 to 4:30 p.m.: Keynote Speakers in the Sanctuary: Giidaakunadaad (Nancy Rowe)\, Michizaagiig\, Ojibwe\, Anishinaabe Kwe and Dr. Bonnie McElhinny (University of Toronto) organizers of Nibi Aawin Maadziwin/Water Is Life Gatherings with Ziibii (the Credit River). Their work is deeply rooted in this place\, and the possibilities for Indigenous-Settler collaboration in defense of Water. \n​4:30 to 5:00 p.m.: Last chance to explore Biinaagami: Our shared responsibility to the Great Lakes Giant Floor Map in the Parlour and activist displays & Art Build in the Oakwood Room \n​5:00 to 6:45 p.m. in the Community Hall: Feast\, pwyc\, catered by Reva-Marie Peters-Ackroyd (Salish of Skookumchuck First Nation) of Rrevalution Catering \n7:00 p.m.: Songs & Stories from the Breathing Lands in the Sanctuary: Lawrence & Natasha Martin\, Vern Cheechoo\, Mushkegowuk Cree \nNatasha Martin is currently the elected Deputy Grand Chief of the Mushkegowuk Council. Her husband\, Wapistan (Lawrence Martin) was the first-ever winner of a Juno for Best Music of Aboriginal Canada in 1994 and has continued to perform and record\, often with Vern Cheechoo\, even as his political career grew. He has been Mayor of both Sioux Lookout and Cochrane as well as Grand Chief of the Mushkegowuk Council. He is now Director of Lands and Resources; Vern is the Chief Executive Officer. \nNatasha\, Lawrence\, and Vern will extend the day’s conversations about our responsibilities as Water Protectors all the way to Hudson’s Bay. \n8:30 p.m.: Ceremonial Closing in the Sanctuary: Elder-in-Residence Dr. Catherine Brooks
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/we-are-all-water-protectors-environmental-racism-and-reimagining-water-stewardship-with-an-indigenous-lense/
LOCATION:St. Matthew’s United Church\, Toronto\, 729 St. Clair Ave W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6C 1B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="St. Matthew's United Church%2C Toronto":MAILTO:stmattsunited@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251026T140000
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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:20250415T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250415T150000
DTSTAMP:20250401T132729Z
CREATED:20250307T161814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T132729Z
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SUMMARY:Seniors Social
DESCRIPTION:Save-the-date and plan to attend our next Seniors’ Socials at St. Matt’s! We meet every two weeks. We will meet in the Parlour from 1:00-3:00. All welcome!
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/seniors-social-3/2025-04-15/
LOCATION:729 St. Clair Avenue West\, 729\, Toronto\, ON\, M6J 2X1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Matthew's United Church%2C Toronto":MAILTO:stmattsunited@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250401T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250401T150000
DTSTAMP:20250401T132729Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T132729Z
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SUMMARY:Seniors Social
DESCRIPTION:Save-the-date and plan to attend our next Seniors’ Socials at St. Matt’s! We meet every two weeks. We will meet in the Parlour from 1:00-3:00. All welcome!
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/seniors-social-3/2025-04-01/
LOCATION:729 St. Clair Avenue West\, 729\, Toronto\, ON\, M6J 2X1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Matthew's United Church%2C Toronto":MAILTO:stmattsunited@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250318T150000
DTSTAMP:20250401T132729Z
CREATED:20250307T161814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T132729Z
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SUMMARY:Seniors Social
DESCRIPTION:Save-the-date and plan to attend our next Seniors’ Socials at St. Matt’s! We meet every two weeks. We will meet in the Parlour from 1:00-3:00. All welcome!
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/seniors-social-3/2025-03-18/
LOCATION:729 St. Clair Avenue West\, 729\, Toronto\, ON\, M6J 2X1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Matthew's United Church%2C Toronto":MAILTO:stmattsunited@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241123T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241123T210000
DTSTAMP:20241112T153826Z
CREATED:20241109T181606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T153826Z
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SUMMARY:St. Matthew's United Church 100th anniversary
DESCRIPTION:St. Matthew’s United Church is celebrating its 100th anniversary\, and everyone is invited to join in the celebrations! Past and present St. Matt’s members and wider church and community members are all warmly welcomed! \nSchedule of events:\n· Saturday\, November 23\, 4.30 p.m.: Organ recital in the sanctuary with Dr. Paul Jessen featuring pieces by Buxtehude and Bach\n· Saturday\, November 23\, 5.30 p.m.: Reception in the parlour\n· Saturday\, November 23\, 6 p.m.: Gala dinner in the banquet hall\n· Sunday\, November 24\, 10.30 a.m.: Special worship service with Rev. Eleanor Scarlett preaching \nTo reserve your tickets for the organ recital and dinner\, please email us with names of guests and e-transfer ($25 for each person): marcelle.stmattsunited@gmail.com \nLocation: St. Matthew’s United Church\, 729 St. Clair Ave West\, Toronto (St. Clair and Christie) \nhttps://www.stmattsunited.com/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/st-matthews-united-church-100th-anniversary/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Matthew's United Church%2C Toronto":MAILTO:stmattsunited@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241119T150000
DTSTAMP:20241024T185715Z
CREATED:20241024T185715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T185715Z
UID:10004302-1732021200-1732028400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Seniors Social
DESCRIPTION:We will meet in the Parlour from 1:00-3:00. All welcome! Contact Betsy Anderson (andersonbetsy528@gmail.com) with any questions.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/seniors-social-2/2024-11-19/
LOCATION:729 St. Clair Avenue West\, 729\, Toronto\, ON\, M6J 2X1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Matthew's United Church%2C Toronto":MAILTO:stmattsunited@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241105T150000
DTSTAMP:20241024T185715Z
CREATED:20241024T185715Z
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SUMMARY:Seniors Social
DESCRIPTION:We will meet in the Parlour from 1:00-3:00. All welcome! Contact Betsy Anderson (andersonbetsy528@gmail.com) with any questions.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/seniors-social-2/2024-11-05/
LOCATION:729 St. Clair Avenue West\, 729\, Toronto\, ON\, M6J 2X1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Matthew's United Church%2C Toronto":MAILTO:stmattsunited@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T140000
DTSTAMP:20240904T180425Z
CREATED:20240904T180425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T180425Z
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SUMMARY:Potluck Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Potluck Lunch and Learn in the St. Matthew’s United Church Parlour\, featuring the Centre for Truth and Reconciliation webinar on Impacts & Addressing Indigenous Identity Fraud. Webinar starts at 1 p.m. Free.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/potluck-lunch-and-learn/
LOCATION:729 St. Clair Avenue West\, 729\, Toronto\, ON\, M6J 2X1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Right Relations
ORGANIZER;CN="St. Matthew's United Church%2C Toronto":MAILTO:stmattsunited@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240922T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240922T133000
DTSTAMP:20240904T180353Z
CREATED:20240904T180353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T180353Z
UID:10004178-1727008200-1727011800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Fall Equinox Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Noojimo’iwewin Gitigaan\, a National Healing Forests project: Fall Equinox Ceremony led by Elder Pedubun Migizi Kwe/Catherine\nBrooks (Nipissing FN). Waabishkizi Miigwan Kwe/Robin Rice (Wasauksing FN) will Jingle\nDance in honour of Aki\, the Earth; the Monarcas of Canada Nos Une/Canada Unites will\noffer a Butterfly Dance. Free.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/fall-equinox-ceremony/
LOCATION:Noojimo’iwewin Gitigaan: Healing Forest Garden\, 729 St. Clair Avenue West\, Toronto\, ON\, M6C1B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="St. Matthew's United Church%2C Toronto":MAILTO:stmattsunited@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240611T150000
DTSTAMP:20240325T210852Z
CREATED:20240325T210744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T210852Z
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SUMMARY:Seniors Social
DESCRIPTION:Come for a visit\, play cards or games\, make something by hand\, catch up on old friends or make new ones in the St. Matthew’s Parlour from 1-3 pm. Contact Betsy Anderson (andersonbetsy528@gmail.com) if you have questions. All are welcome!
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/seniors-social/2024-06-11/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240528T160000
DTSTAMP:20240325T210852Z
CREATED:20240325T210744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T210852Z
UID:10003434-1716901200-1716912000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Seniors Social
DESCRIPTION:Come for a visit\, play cards or games\, make something by hand\, catch up on old friends or make new ones in the St. Matthew’s Parlour from 1-3 pm. Contact Betsy Anderson (andersonbetsy528@gmail.com) if you have questions. All are welcome!
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/seniors-social/2024-05-28/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240514T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240514T150000
DTSTAMP:20240325T210852Z
CREATED:20240325T210744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T210852Z
UID:10003433-1715691600-1715698800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Seniors Social
DESCRIPTION:Come for a visit\, play cards or games\, make something by hand\, catch up on old friends or make new ones in the St. Matthew’s Parlour from 1-3 pm. Contact Betsy Anderson (andersonbetsy528@gmail.com) if you have questions. All are welcome!
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/seniors-social/2024-05-14/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240511T220000
DTSTAMP:20240429T174359Z
CREATED:20240429T174359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T174359Z
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SUMMARY:Here I Stand: A Concert and Conversation with Julian Taylor
DESCRIPTION:“Here I Stand:” A Concert and Conversation with Julian Taylor will be an opportunity to listen deeply to Taylor’s music and understand how it resonates with Afro-Indigenous communities in his hometown of Tkaronto. Presided over by Anishinaabe Elder Peduhbun Migizi Kwe and hosted by MPP Dr. Jill Andrews\, the evening will include a cafe\, a traditional opening and closing\, and a time of sharing with St. Matt’s Afro-Tainu minister\, Rev. Brigid Maya Douglas\, and Afro-Mi’kmaq Indigenous Peoples Solidarity Group founding member\, Tamara Este. \nThis event will be held on Saturday\, May 11 at 7:00pm at St. Matthew’s United Church (729 St. Clair Ave West\, Toronto). Tickets are available on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/here-i-stand-a-concert-and-conversation-with-julian-taylor-tickets-847398831717
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/here-i-stand-a-concert-and-conversation-with-julian-taylor/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240430T150000
DTSTAMP:20240325T210852Z
CREATED:20240325T210744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T210852Z
UID:10003432-1714482000-1714489200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Seniors Social
DESCRIPTION:Come for a visit\, play cards or games\, make something by hand\, catch up on old friends or make new ones in the St. Matthew’s Parlour from 1-3 pm. Contact Betsy Anderson (andersonbetsy528@gmail.com) if you have questions. All are welcome!
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/seniors-social/2024-04-30/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240416T150000
DTSTAMP:20240325T210852Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T210852Z
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SUMMARY:Seniors Social
DESCRIPTION:Come for a visit\, play cards or games\, make something by hand\, catch up on old friends or make new ones in the St. Matthew’s Parlour from 1-3 pm. Contact Betsy Anderson (andersonbetsy528@gmail.com) if you have questions. All are welcome!
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/seniors-social/2024-04-16/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240402T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240402T150000
DTSTAMP:20240325T210852Z
CREATED:20240325T210744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T210852Z
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SUMMARY:Seniors Social
DESCRIPTION:Come for a visit\, play cards or games\, make something by hand\, catch up on old friends or make new ones in the St. Matthew’s Parlour from 1-3 pm. Contact Betsy Anderson (andersonbetsy528@gmail.com) if you have questions. All are welcome!
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/seniors-social/2024-04-02/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230222T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230222T193000
DTSTAMP:20230208T201356Z
CREATED:20230208T195536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T201356Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220417T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220417T120000
DTSTAMP:20220414T054802Z
CREATED:20220414T054802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T054802Z
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SUMMARY:Easter Sunday Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Whether you attend church once a week\, year\, or decade\, you are welcome at St. Matt’s and Bloor Street United Churches! We are worshiping together online and in-person. \nWe offer three ways to experience Easter Sunday: \n1. In person: in the sanctuary at St. Matt’s United Church at 792 St. Clair Avenue West at 10:30am. Please see our reopening guidelines and register in advance on our website at https://bloorstreetunited.org/returning-to-worship/ \n2. Livestreamed: services start at 10:30am on Sunday mornings (doors open at 10am) via Zoomchurch or you can phone in to 647-374-4685 or 647-558-0588\, and give meeting ID 361 611 8730\, ##. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3616118730?pwd=MmY5THYwenhlS2JyaS8rS1ZmR0Mydz09 \n3. Afterwards: you can view edited Sunday services via our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/Bloorstreetunited
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/easter-sunday-worship-service/
LOCATION:St. Matthew’s United Church\, Toronto\, 729 St. Clair Ave W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6C 1B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Livestreaming
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Matthew's United Church%2C Toronto":MAILTO:stmattsunited@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220415T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220415T123000
DTSTAMP:20220414T055101Z
CREATED:20220414T055101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T055101Z
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SUMMARY:Good Friday Service - online or in-person
DESCRIPTION:Whether you attend church once a week\, year\, or decade\, you are welcome to worship with Bloor Street and St. Matthew’s United Churches in Toronto! \nOur Good Friday worship will be held in-person and on Zoom at 11am on Friday\, April 15th. If you are attending in-person it will be held in the sanctuary at St. Matthew’s United Church (729 St Clair Ave West). If you are attending online you can attend via Zoomchurch: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3616118730?pwd=MmY5THYwenhlS2JyaS8rS1ZmR0Mydz09. Alternatively\, you can call 647-374-4685 or 647-558-0588\, enter ID 361 611 8730\, then press # # \nIf you are attending in person please register in advance\, and bring a mask and proof of vaccination. You can register and see our full set of re-opening guidelines on our website at https://bloorstreetunited.org/returning-to-worship/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/good-friday-service-online-or-in-person/
LOCATION:St.Matthew’s United Church\, 729 St. Clair Avenue West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6C 1B2\, Canada
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