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. Get 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. Go beyond learning and...
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Embracing the Story of Jesus… A recitation of the Gospel of Mark! Please join us Sunday, October 6th at 1:30-3:30pm at Hope United Church, 2550 Danforth Ave. Toronto. Step back in time and experience the aural tradition of sharing the gospel stories. Rev. Dr. Gordon Postill will recite from memory, the entire Gospel of Mark. Tickets are $10 for seniors & Students, $15 for Adults or $25 for a Group or Family. Tickets: Hope United.ca, Eventbrite.ca and at the door. All proceeds to the “Let...
For three weeks in October, Margo Salnek of Move Seniors Lovingly will present lectures for the Savvy Senior at Northlea United at 125 Brentcliffe Road. Each lecture takes place on a Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 pm and the cost is $10/person/week or $25 for the three. October 1st, we will hear about Downsizing to Uplift Your Life; on October 8th, we will learn the How To's To Move Forward; and the last lecture is a lighthearted look at the Coach Houses of Toronto. Come and enjoy one, two or all...
The Centre for Religion and Its Contexts at Emmanuel College and Shining Waters Regional Council (The United Church of Canada) are pleased to host the third "Rethinking Preaching' Conference.In a world that is polarized and deeply divided, the work of crossing boundaries for the sake of healing is crucial. This year's Rethinking Preaching Conference (RPC) invites participants to consider the challenges and opportunities posed by issues such as religious difference, mental health, queer...
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. We 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...