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Jazz and Reflection: Faith Amour and Eric St. Laurent
at Beach United Church
February 4, 2023 @ 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Join jazz singer Faith Amour and guitarist Eric St. Laurent for an inspiring afternoon of wonder and hope at Beach United Church. Our warm, inviting hall serves as the perfect backdrop for this concert - donations are welcomed, and proceeds support the Beach United Church food programs.
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Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir Concert
at Humber Valley United Church
February 5, 2023 @ 8:00 am to 2:30 pm
We are so excited to finally be able to bring this fine choir to Etobicoke. Well-travelled with performances of some 300 concerts in churches, cathedrals, and concert halls across Canada, the USA, and the UK, this group of about 40 men sings in the beautiful, strong four-part harmonies associated with traditional Welsh choirs.
Their repertoire includes African-American spirituals, operatic arias, Canadian folk songs, plus Broadway show tunes!
The ticket price includes sweet treats and a mug of warm cider at intermission.
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Queerspace!
at Cummer Avenue United Church
February 5, 2023 @ 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
The purpose of this program is to create a safer space for folks who identify as LGBTQ to build community together in North York, closer to where people live. Program content will be participant driven and will include a variety of things such as guest speakers, theme discussions and learning, social activities, and fun. Join other 2SLGBTQ+ folks and create community together. Meet new people. Find support and belonging. Enjoy some snacks. Share your Pride! Starting January 15, 2023. 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month from 2-4pm. For more information contact 416-222-5417 x201 or queerspace@cummeravenueuc.ca
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My Unrequited Valentine: A Romantic Evening of Indian Classical, Bollywood, and Ghazal
at Birchcliff Bluffs United Church
February 11, 2023 @ 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm No need to stay at home alone on a cold February night during the month of romance!
Join us for My Unrequited Valentine: A Romantic Evening of Indian Classical, Bollywood, and Ghazal, performed by Christopher Hale on sitar, vocals, and guitar and Ozzy Lyall on tabla - an exciting night of sweet musical anguish!
There's no dress code, but why not get a little fancy, and take advantage of the mehfil style floor (and chair) seating of this beautiful hall, as sweetly spiced chai is served.
Hosted by Yeshu Satsang Toronto - www.YeshuSatsangToronto.com
Doors will open at 6:30 pm.
Where: Birchcliff Bluffs United Church, 33 East Road, Scarborough (one block north of Kingston Road at Warden Avenue). Parking is available on the south side of East Road and neighbouring side streets.
Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 at the door
The ticket proceeds will be received by Birchcliff Bluffs United Church to support their work in the community and as a thank you from Yeshu Satsang Toronto for offering them a new home.
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Let's Connect! The United Church of Canada: The Big Picture
at online event
February 15, 2023 @ 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Let's Connect!
The United Church of Canada: The Big Picture
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
This is the second in a series of forums for elected Lay Representatives from Shining Waters Regional Council with an overview of The United Church of Canada. This event is also being offered to any interested lay leaders in both Shining Waters and Canadian Shield regions.
Join us for a conversation with Jennifer Henry, Senior Program Development and Strategy Lead for the General Council. Jennifer will share details about the new strategic plan for the United Church and how it will be implemented.
For more details about the new strategic plan please see The United Church of Canada website: https://united-church.ca/community-and-faith/welcome-united-church-canada/our-call-and-our-vision
PDF of UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2025 (24 Pages)
Draft Agenda
6:45 Informal start: come and say hello, visit for a few minutes before we start
7:00 Welcome and opening
7:10 Big Picture The United Church of Canada: Jennifer Henry
7:40 Q+A and conversation
7:55 Wrap up and thanks
8:00 Closing Prayer
Have a question? Send it along on the registration form below. A Zoom link will be sent to you with the confirmation of your registration once you hit submit.
Register here: https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/communities-of-faith/lets-connect-registration/
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United Against Hate
at Online via Zoom
February 15, 2023 @ 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Join Affirm United/ S’affirmer Ensemble and Affirming Connections to learn about the malicious misinformation campaign and threats that have been launched against the drag and 2SLGBTQ+ communities across Canada-and what you can do.
Our speakers will:
address some of the dangerous myths circulating around drag, trans and other queer identities;
look at recent Canadian online and in-person instances of anti 2SLGBTQ+ hate, some of which include Christian groups;
explain how these connect to wider hate, racist, and extremist anti-vaccination movements.
Then together we’ll plan what you and your community of faith can do to bring a faithful public response in your context, as well as support and care for those who need it. More information on resource people to come- please hold the date and join us!
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Music for the Soul with Gillian Stone
at Beach United Church
February 18, 2023 @ 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Join us for an intimate and stripped-down performance from Gillian Stone, whose music draws from post-rock, folk, ambience, and minimalism.
Born and raised on the traditional territory of the Quw’utsun on Vancouver Island, with a profound connection to her Icelandic heritage, Stone channels the influence of outer landscapes in her inner lyrical worlds and soundscapes. Her music processes riding the waves of mental health, particularly as it relates to dysregulation, addiction, shame, relational trauma, and dissociation. Because of this, she speaks candidly about her lived experience through her music and expressions of artistic identity as an act of destigmatization.
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Our beautiful main hall serves as the perfect backdrop for this concert - donations are welcomed, and proceeds support the Beach United Church food programs.
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Queerspace!
at Cummer Avenue United Church
February 19, 2023 @ 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
The purpose of this program is to create a safer space for folks who identify as LGBTQ to build community together in North York, closer to where people live. Program content will be participant driven and will include a variety of things such as guest speakers, theme discussions and learning, social activities, and fun. Join other 2SLGBTQ+ folks and create community together. Meet new people. Find support and belonging. Enjoy some snacks. Share your Pride! Starting January 15, 2023. 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month from 2-4 pm. For more information contact 416-222-5417 x201 or queerspace@cummeravenueuc.ca
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God in the Woods
February 19, 2023 @ 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
We will meet twice in February.
Our first gathering will be Sunday, February 19, 3-4pm
at the Barrie Arboretum.
This is Transfiguration Sunday as well as the Sunday before Lent
and both of these will form our theme.
For those who are unfamiliar, we worship outdoors. We do not worship
"out in creation" but rather as "part of creation".
Bring a friend. All are welcome.
Dress for the weather.
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And our second meeting will be Friday, February 24, 7-8pm.
This is always held on the evening of the full moon.
Our activity is much the same as the Sunday afternoon event except that we
walk together in silence with pauses to share insights into our theme.
This too is at the Arboretum. Bring a friend and a flashlight.
Directions to the Arboretum
The Arboretum is found in the North-West corner of Sunnidale Park.
As you are driving North-West on Sunnidale, towards the intersection with Cundles, the Arboretum will be on your right. And, as you approach the intersection, you will see a cleared space on the shoulder for parking. I will be waiting there for you here.
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Getting Started in Stewardship
at online event
February 21, 2023 @ 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Getting Started in Stewardship
Tuesday, February 21 - 1 p.m. EST
Presented on Zoom
Join United Church people from across the country to learn some stewardship first principles.
Start with an on-line 2-hour course that answers questions like: What is stewardship all about anyway? Isn’t stewardship just a churchy word for fundraising? Why do people give, and why would they give to our church? What can we do to encourage greater generosity?
The practical assignments that follow will help you reflect on giving and generosity as part of your faith, gather and interpret some of the giving data from your community of faith, and build a stewardship team in order to start making stewardship a priority in your community of faith.
Completion of this course is a great first step before participating in Stewardship Best Practices, which will be offered next in March 2023.
Registration link - https://forms.office.com/r/idCxNLcBeg
Any questions? Please contact Melody Duncanson-Hales at mduncanson-hales@united-church.ca
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Come and See Pilgrimage to Palestine and Israel
at Palestine/Israel
March 1, 2023 Travel this beautiful land of Palestine/Israel. See the places where Jesus lived and taught. Visit holy sites in Nazareth, Bethlehem, Jerusalem and the Galilee.
Meet United Church partners, Jewish, Muslim and Christian people who are working non-violently for peace, justice and human rights.
Comments from former participants:
“An incredible 10 days – life changing! We met people living in the midst of immense struggle yet they were engaged in life-giving work. People trusted us and told their stories. We saw signs of hope and courage. It was inspiring to see creative and innovative responses to the restrictions of the occupation. The Palestinian people we met showed such spirit and refused to be victims.”
Led by Rev. Marianna Harris and George Bartlett, ( former Ecumenical Accompanier).
Express interest at: holymom1@shaw.ca or g.bartlett@sympatico.ca
(cost is to be confirmed).
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