Red Dress Day, also known as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People, is observed on May 5th. Join us in the DPNCHC Backyard, 1900 Davenport Rd, Toronto, while Sandra Campbell of TUNM leads us in ceremony through prayers, smudge, drum and song.
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Fairlawn Avenue United Church's Affirm Ministry and Toronto Pflag are partnering to host Tell Me More: An information session for adults supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ youth We invite you to join us at this introductory information session for parents, caregivers, educators, and other adults who care for and about queer and questioning youth. The session covers key 2SLGBTQIA+ language and concepts, inclusive parenting, and how to prepare for and/or handle the coming out conversation. Our goal is to...
United Church of Canada Moderator Carmen Lansdowne and author Afdhel Aziz invite you to join them live in Toronto for a fireside chat on unleashing your ‘inner intrapreneur’. In today's fast-paced world, finding purpose and meaning in your work is more important than ever. Discover your personal strengths, create a more meaningful career, and enhance your wellbeing.
Please join us for the second session on the Birth of Christian Art. This time we are looking at sculpted images that emerged in the early 300s. They appear in Rome on stone coffins known as sarcophagi. They show scenes from Jesus' life and miracles, including what seems to be a magic wand in his hand! Join Rev. Stephen Milton for a discussion of this next chapter in the evolution of Christian art.
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...