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SUMMARY:West End Affirm Film Festival – Screening of Prayers for Bobby
DESCRIPTION:She loves everything about him\, except who he is. \nJoin us for a special screening of Prayers for Bobby\, a powerful and moving film based on the true story of Bobby Griffith and his family. The film explores themes of faith\, family\, mental health\, and the profound impact of acceptance and understanding\, particularly in the lives of LGBTQ+ youth. \nTo register for the screening and for more information about the West End Affirm Film Series\, including other screenings and locations\, please visit or Eventbrite link \nDoors open at 6:30pm\, film starts 7:00pm
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/west-end-affirm-film-festival-screening-of-prayers-for-bobby-2/
LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="West End Affirm":MAILTO:elzinga.byron@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260208T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T214418Z
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SUMMARY:Then Let Us Sing-Along!
DESCRIPTION:St. James and Islington United Churches invite you to a The Let Us Sing-Along! in-person only in the sanctuary at Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto. Come for an afternoon of song as we dive into this new resource together! Sunday\, February 8\, 2026 at 1pm. Music Leadership by Adrian Marchuk and Jason Locke.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/then-let-us-sing-along/
LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042052
CREATED:20251203T194512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T194528Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas in Islington
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person or online for a spectacular Christmas concert being held on Sunday\, December 14 at 7:00pm! Christmas in Islington is a longstanding tradition in Islington Village. An evening of choral and orchestral music\, you will not want to miss this performance as part of your Christmas festivities. Doors open at 6:30pm. We will take up a free will offering and any donation is welcome. Details: https://islingtonunited.org/event/christmas-in-islington/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/christmas-in-islington-4/
LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042052
CREATED:20251128T221750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T221750Z
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SUMMARY:Light up the Night
DESCRIPTION:Light up the Night is a Community Event at Islington United Church that kicks off the Advent season with celebration! \nJoin us at 2pm for our indoor portion that includes a Community Craft Market with vendors from our church and wider community\, Chili for sale for $5 and space to enjoy your lunch\, Christmas card making\, a Drag Storytime and sing-Along\, and you can get a family photo taken in front of the Christmas tree for $10. \nThen at 5pm\, join us for our outdoor portion of the night for free hot chocolate\, cider\, and cookies\, carol singing with a brass band\, and lighting up our Christmas tree! \nTo book your craft market table or picture time please visit: https://islingtonunited.org/event/light-up-the-night-2/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/light-up-the-night-4/
LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251114T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042052
CREATED:20251029T181323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T181323Z
UID:10004938-1763146800-1763155800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Film Night: Reel Injun
DESCRIPTION:Join Islington United Church for Film Night on November 14! \nOn Friday\, November 14\, at 7:00 p.m. at Islington United Church (25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Etobicoke)\, the Right Relations Circle and the Anti-Racism Working Group will co-sponsor the movie Reel Injun\, by Cree Canadian filmmaker Neil Diamond. The film explores the portrayal of Indigenous peoples in Hollywood cinema and the stereotypical images that continue to reverberate on our collective discourse. \nJesse Wente\, well-known for two decades as a columnist at CBC Radio’s Metro Morning and an award-winning author of the National Bestseller Unreconciled: Truth and Indigenous Resistance\, will moderate the evening\, and the Very Rev. Carmen Lansdowne\, former Moderator of the United Church of Canada\, will join us to welcome Jesse that night. \nA Novel Spot bookstore will be on hand with Jesse’s books for purchase\, including his new children’s book Danger Eagle that will launch in November.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/film-night-reel-injun/
LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251108T120000
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CREATED:20251029T181234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T181235Z
UID:10004937-1762592400-1762603200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Rummage Sale at Islington United Church
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to Islington United Church’s Annual Rummage Sale on Friday\, November 7\, 3pm-8pm and Saturday\, November 8\, 9am-12pm. We sell all kinds of clothing\, household items\, and Christmas gifts! Please bring your own bags; cash is preferred. We are at 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Etobicoke.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/rummage-sale-at-islington-united-church/2025-11-08/
LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251107T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042052
CREATED:20251029T181234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T181235Z
UID:10004936-1762527600-1762545600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Rummage Sale at Islington United Church
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to Islington United Church’s Annual Rummage Sale on Friday\, November 7\, 3pm-8pm and Saturday\, November 8\, 9am-12pm. We sell all kinds of clothing\, household items\, and Christmas gifts! Please bring your own bags; cash is preferred. We are at 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Etobicoke.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/rummage-sale-at-islington-united-church/2025-11-07/
LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251004T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042052
CREATED:20250724T151327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T183158Z
UID:10004769-1759570200-1759586400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Connecting to You Women’s Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Islington United Church’s Stewart East Hall for our pre-Thanksgiving Connecting to You Women’s Retreat\, Cultivating Gratitude for Enough. \nWe’re meeting on Friday\, Oct. 3\, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday\, Oct. 4\, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. \nFriday night\, we will explore what it means to be “enough” despite cultural messages. Saturday\, guest speaker Miriam Frey – a Kitchener-Waterloo spiritual director and educator – returns to help us identify how each of our spiritual preferences (mystic\, intellectual\, relational\, or social justice orientation) is “enough”. We will then consider ways to cultivate and connect with our gratitude for being “enough”. \nWe’ll provide a soup lunch on Saturday and gluten-free options will also be available. We’ll also have refreshments and worship\, and lots of time to enjoy community. \nDetails\nRegistration will open on August 27\, 2025\nNo experience or preparation is necessary.\nPlease indicate by September 21 if you need child care.\nBring a pen\, notebook\, and water bottle both days.\nLight refreshments and Saturday’s lunch will be provided. \nCost\n$50.00\nCost should not be a barrier. All are welcome and assistance is available on request. \nDetails and registration information will be available on our website: https://islingtonunited.org/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/connecting-to-you-womens-retreat-4/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042052
CREATED:20250724T151327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T183158Z
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SUMMARY:Connecting to You Women’s Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Islington United Church’s Stewart East Hall for our pre-Thanksgiving Connecting to You Women’s Retreat\, Cultivating Gratitude for Enough. \nWe’re meeting on Friday\, Oct. 3\, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday\, Oct. 4\, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. \nFriday night\, we will explore what it means to be “enough” despite cultural messages. Saturday\, guest speaker Miriam Frey – a Kitchener-Waterloo spiritual director and educator – returns to help us identify how each of our spiritual preferences (mystic\, intellectual\, relational\, or social justice orientation) is “enough”. We will then consider ways to cultivate and connect with our gratitude for being “enough”. \nWe’ll provide a soup lunch on Saturday and gluten-free options will also be available. We’ll also have refreshments and worship\, and lots of time to enjoy community. \nDetails\nRegistration will open on August 27\, 2025\nNo experience or preparation is necessary.\nPlease indicate by September 21 if you need child care.\nBring a pen\, notebook\, and water bottle both days.\nLight refreshments and Saturday’s lunch will be provided. \nCost\n$50.00\nCost should not be a barrier. All are welcome and assistance is available on request. \nDetails and registration information will be available on our website: https://islingtonunited.org/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/connecting-to-you-womens-retreat-4/2025-10-03/
LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250615T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250615T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042052
CREATED:20250527T165457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T020046Z
UID:10004740-1750001400-1750006800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Back to the Rock: A Choral Performance
DESCRIPTION:The Senior Choir is preparing for an exciting journey to Newfoundland on June 27 where 30 members—including our four talented staff singers\, Minister of Music Jason Locke and pianist Marjorie Wiens—will be sharing their voices with small communities in and around St. John’s. Our concerts will support important local initiatives in Winterton and St. John’s\, making this both a musical and meaningful trip. \nBefore we go\, we invite you to experience the tour program right here at home! Join us on Sunday\, June 15 at 3:30 pm at our Bloordale Campus for a special Pre-Tour Concert. This is your chance to enjoy the full concert repertoire while supporting the choir. All welcome!
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/back-to-the-rock-a-choral-performance/
LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250601T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250601T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042052
CREATED:20250527T165403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T020326Z
UID:10004738-1748777400-1748784600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:FREE Community BBQ and Pride Celebration
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome and encouraged to join us at Islington United Church on June 1 for a FREE Community BBQ and Pride Celebration. This all-ages event will include food\, music\, displays\, a craft sale\, and fun activities\, and you won’t want to miss the ice cream truck. The event runs from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Bring a friend and see where all the fun is at\, as we kick off Pride Month! \nDetails: https://islingtonunited.org/event/pride-bbq/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/free-community-bbq-and-pride-celebration/
LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9
CATEGORIES:Affirming,Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042052
CREATED:20250328T172608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T172608Z
UID:10004634-1745056800-1745064000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Easter Eggstravaganza
DESCRIPTION:This Easter\, Islington United Church wants to invite the whole community to celebrate\, and what better way to do that than an Easter Eggstravaganza! \nFamilies of all ages are invited to join us on the front lawn at Islington United Church (25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Etobicoke) between 10 am and noon on Saturday\, April 19 for an Easter egg hunt\, colouring activities\, and a baby chick petting zoo! Bring your own basket to collect eggs and be sure to invite your friends. Everyone is warmly welcomed!
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/easter-eggstravaganza/
LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250314T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042052
CREATED:20250305T173950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T173950Z
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: 1946 – The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture
DESCRIPTION:The Islington United Church Affirm team invites you to an upcoming film screening on PIE Day––March 14\, 2025\, at 7:00 pm––in the Sanctuary. Pie will be served! \nPlease join us to view the highly acclaimed documentary film\, “1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture.” The film follows the story of tireless researchers who trace the origins of the anti-gay movement among Christians to a grave mistranslation of the Bible in 1946\, casting significant doubt on any biblical basis for LGBTQIA+ prejudice. \nImmediately following the screening\, the film’s researchers\, Kathy Baldock and Ed Oxford\, will join us via Zoom for a Q & A session. Kathy Baldock is an author\, LGBTQ advocate\, international speaker and educator\, and a leading expert on LGBTQ issues in the United States\, especially dealing with historical and current discrimination faced from the socially conservative Christian church and political sector. Ed Oxford is a gay Christian\, a graduate of Talbot School of Theology\, and a researcher in how the Bible has been weaponized against LGBTQ people. \nDon’t miss this exceptional opportunity to see an important film that helps unpack the relationship between culture\, bias\, and belief. \nThe event is free\, but please register so that our amazing Hospitality Team knows how much pie to prepare!
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/film-screening-1946-the-mistranslation-that-shifted-culture/
LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250308T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042052
CREATED:20250305T173920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T173920Z
UID:10004550-1741460400-1741467600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Psalms in a Sacred Space: A Graduation Recital for Jason Locke
DESCRIPTION:Jason Locke\, Islington United Church’s Minister of Music\, is nearing the end of his degree program at Western University. On March 8th\, at 7:00 p.m.\, he will be presenting his graduation recital at Islington United Church: Psalms in a Sacred Space. This program will feature a variety of Psalm settings\, including a number of Jason’s Psalm settings from an early composition: “Suite of Psalms”.\nThe Senior choir will present this evening of music in collaboration with our pianist Marjorie Wiens\, bassist Malcolm Connor and drummer Jake Wiseman. Please come and join in this evening of inspiring and uplifting choral music. If you are unable to make it in-person\, the event will be live-streamed. The link will be available at islingtonunited.org \nThere is no admission for this event. A freewill offering will be received and donations will be put towards Windows to the Future.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/psalms-in-a-sacred-space-a-graduation-recital-for-jason-locke/
LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250202T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042052
CREATED:20250116T153719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T153719Z
UID:10004473-1738501200-1738506600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250202T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250202T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042052
CREATED:20250116T154449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T164641Z
UID:10004530-1738485000-1738495800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250126T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042052
CREATED:20250116T153719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T153719Z
UID:10004472-1737896400-1737901800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
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/2025-01-26/
LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Justice,Livestreaming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250119T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042052
CREATED:20250116T153719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T153719Z
UID:10004471-1737291600-1737297000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
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/2025-01-19/
LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Justice,Livestreaming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250111T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250111T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042052
CREATED:20250116T154449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T164641Z
UID:10004407-1736584200-1736595000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
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/2025-01-11/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250105T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042052
CREATED:20241217T153853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241231T220822Z
UID:10004371-1736098200-1736107200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Resonance - Contemporary Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Resonance: Contemporary Worship Night \nCome join us for a night of uplifting music and heartfelt worship at our Contemporary Worship Night! Located at 25 Burnhamthorpe Rd\, this in-person event promises to be a soul-stirring experience. Let’s come together to celebrate faith\, community\, and music. \nThese worship nights happen monthly and include a meal and worship in a relaxed and cozy atmosphere. These evening worship services are geared towards young people but all are welcome. This worship experience is geared towards young adults but all are welcome. \nIslington United Church welcomes all people regardless of race\, gender\, ethnicity\, class\, sexual orientation\, or background. \non January 5th\, we are featuring songwriter Jake Wiseman who will be debuting his new music! \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with others and lift your spirits through song and prayer. See you there!
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/resonance-contemporary-worship-service/
LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241224T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241224T230000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042052
CREATED:20241220T151157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T151528Z
UID:10004380-1735077600-1735081200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Candlelight and Communion Service
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to join Islington United Church at 10:00 pm\, in person or online\, for our Christmas Eve candlelight and communion worship service.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/christmas-eve-candlelight-and-communion-service/
LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042052
CREATED:20241220T151557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T151903Z
UID:10004379-1735066800-1735070400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Islington United Church Christmas Eve Choral Service
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to join Islington United Church at 7:00 pm\, in person or online\, for a Christmas Eve choral worship service. \nThe choir will lead us in singing familiar carols\, hearing the Christmas story anew\, and lighting our Christmas Eve candles to welcome the Christ Child. \nCome a few minutes early to hear a special flute and piano prelude.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/islington-united-church-christmas-eve-choral-service/
LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042052
CREATED:20241125T161048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T161048Z
UID:10004350-1734548400-1734552000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Blue Christmas Prayer Service
DESCRIPTION:Please join Islington United Church at 7:00 pm on December 18 for Blue Christmas Prayer Service\, either in-person in the Sanctuary or online. \nBlue Christmas prayer service allows for all the emotions of this season to be honoured. \nIf you aren’t feeling ready to celebrate\, this service offers a prayerful time of peace and hope for your tender heart.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/blue-christmas-prayer-service/
LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042052
CREATED:20241125T161146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T161146Z
UID:10004351-1734375600-1734379200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Solstice Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Come\, find the light on the darkest night. All are welcomed to gather for quiet meditation in the Sanctuary of Islington United Church on December 16 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm. It will be led by James Aitchison.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/solstice-meditation/
LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042052
CREATED:20241125T161235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T161235Z
UID:10004349-1734289200-1734296400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas in Islington
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at 7:00 pm on December 15 for Christmas in Islington Concert\, in person in the Sanctuary or online. \nThis popular annual musical event will feature our 35-voice Senior Choir\, Chancel Handbell Choir\, and a small orchestra and pipe organ. \nThe evening promises to be filled with both seasonal hymns and sing-along carols. \nEveryone is welcome! Invite friends and family to join you in person or online. \nNo tickets are needed and freewill offerings are welcome.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/christmas-in-islington-3/
LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241210T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241210T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042052
CREATED:20241125T161341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T161341Z
UID:10004348-1733841000-1733844600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Islington Sings - Christmas Carols
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to Islington Sings – Christmas Carols! \nCome for a time of refreshment and community connection on December 10 from 2:30-3:30pm. \nSing favourite Christmas carols in the beautifully decorated Sanctuary. \nAll welcome! \nDetails: https://islingtonunited.org/event/islington-sings-2/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/islington-sings-christmas-carols/
LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042052
CREATED:20241028T161157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T161157Z
UID:10004309-1733076000-1733085000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Resonance dinner and worship
DESCRIPTION:Join Islington United Church on November 3rd at 6:00pm for Resonance — a community dinner followed by contemporary worship. Here we connect with God\, ourselves\, and one another through food\, music\, art and community in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. \nDetails: https://islingtonunited.org/event/resonance-contemporary-worship-4/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/resonance-dinner-and-worship/2024-12-01/
LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241201T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241201T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042052
CREATED:20241122T202830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T202830Z
UID:10004344-1733072400-1733079600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Light Up The Night
DESCRIPTION:It’s one of the biggest events of the year at Islington United Church! The time when the whole community is invited to come together for Light Up the Night — an all-ages outdoor event of fun\, food\, lights and music.. \nWe will light our giant outdoor tree\, enjoy some carol singing and hear words of hope from our children’s chorus. Enjoy warm soup\, hot chocolate and cookies. \nLet’s gather together as we fill the lengthening days with shared light to experience love\, joy\, hope and peace in this struggling world. We need each other now more than ever. \nPlease join us on Sunday\, December 1 at 5:00 pm for this wondrous Light Up the Night outdoor community event. \nYou’re also invited to stay on for Resonance — an indoor contemporary worship service including live music\, a fireside gathering and a relaxed environment\, running from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. \nCome\, let’s Light Up the Night together\, in community.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/light-up-the-night-3/
LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241116T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042052
CREATED:20241101T145033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T145033Z
UID:10004284-1731749400-1731765600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Connecting to YOU Women's Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Islington United Church’s Stewart East Hall for our fall Connecting to You Women’s Retreat! \nFriday night\, we will explore how to make more room for ourselves. Saturday\, our guest speaker\, Miriam Frey – a Kitchener-Waterloo spiritual director and educator who teaches in Ontario Jubilee’s spiritual direction training program – will lead our discussion on how to make more room for the Holy’s presence in our lives. We will then consider how to practice “radical hospitality” by making room for others.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/connecting-to-you-womens-retreat-3/2024-11-16/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241116T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042052
CREATED:20241028T164739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T164739Z
UID:10004315-1731749400-1731765600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Connecting to YOU Women’s Retreat:  Making Room…For Yourself\, God & Others
DESCRIPTION:Connecting to YOU Women’s Retreat: Making Room…For Yourself\, God & Others \nNovember 15 – 7:00 to 9:00 pm &\nNovember 16 – 9:30 am to 2:00 pm \nJoin us in Islington United Church’s Stewart East Hall for our fall Connecting to You Women’s Retreat! \nFriday night\, we will explore how to make more room for ourselves. Saturday\, our guest speaker\, Miriam Frey – a Kitchener-Waterloo spiritual director and educator who teaches in Ontario Jubilee’s spiritual direction training program – will lead our discussion on how to make more room for the Holy’s presence in our lives. We will then consider how to practice “radical hospitality” by making room for others. \nWe’ll provide a soup lunch on Saturday and gluten-free options will also be available. We’ll also have refreshments and worship\, and lots of time to enjoy community. No experience or preparation is required to attend the retreat. \nA program fee of $50 is requested during registration. Cost should not be a barrier. All are welcome and assistance is available on request. Please contact Pattie Aitchison at pattieolver@gmail.com for further details. \nChildcare is available. Please let us know by November 1 to arrange it.\nBring a pen\, notebook\, and water bottle both days. \nRegistration: https://islingtonunited.org/connecting-to-you-womens-retreat/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/connecting-to-you-womens-retreat-making-roomfor-yourself-god-others/2024-11-16/
LOCATION:Islington United Church\, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 1G9
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Islington United Church":MAILTO:office@islingtonunited.org
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