Kids & Youth

Pride Sunday – June 26, 2022

This Sunday we celebrate Pride Month with a service lighting rainbow candles throughout the service. The music includes the beautiful anthem “Morning Hymn” as well as a solo “Pie Jesu” by Rileigh. Our scripture story is about Jesus sending out 70 disciples ahead of him, as we think about some of the values behind our affirming work, including responsibility and community. If you enjoy an opportunity to move your body, we are invited to take part in the actions of “For the Child in Us” as we name just a few of the many parts of creation God loves.

Looking Ahead

On July 3 we will mark Canada Sunday, with Matt and all four leads offering musical leadership. Our music will include the hymn “Let Us Build a House”, anthem “All the Little Rivers of Canada”, the National Anthem, and more.

Children of God – Sunday June 19, 2022

This Sunday we mark both Father’s Day and Indigenous Day of Prayer. We begin the service with a focus on prayer, including singing Psalm 42 together (As the Deer Pants for the Water) and sharing prayers written by the Rev. Nancy Best and the Rev. Jan Jorgenson (more information below).

Our service continues into a consideration of Father’s Day, and closes with the familiar hymn “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling.”

Looking Ahead

On June 26 we will share a Pride Sunday service with a rainbow candle lighting liturgy.

On July 3 we will mark Canada Sunday, with Matt and all four leads offering musical leadership. Our music will include the hymn “Let Us Build a House”, anthem “All the Little Rivers of Canada”, the National Anthem, and more.

In the Wild – June 19th at 9:15am

trees with sun shining through

The next In the Wild gathering will take place Sunday, June 19th at 9:15 am (rain or shine). Our theme this month is Trees. You are invited to come with a story or some thoughts about your favourite tree (species, or specific tree). For more information contact Rev. Emily

birthday letterboard with confetti

Our Church Birthday – Sunday June 12th, 2022

birthday letterboard with confetti
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WORSHIP WITH LEASIDE UNITED CHURCH
June 12, 2022

Church Birthday

Please note that the timing is a little different this week:

In-Person: Arrive at 10:20am for a guest prelude, followed by a live baptism in-person only, and Lemonade on the Lawn after the full service.

Zoom: Gather as usual for an extra chance to start before the service begins after the live baptism.

YouTube: The livestream will begin 7-10 minutes later than usual.

Following the service we will also post the prelude as a recording so everyone can enjoy it!

All Ages Story Time moved online: Due to the likelihood of rain on Sunday, our All Ages Story Time will happen online at 9:50am over Zoom, and we will also try to post it later be posted online (on the Stories and Maker’s Nest playlist). Our theme is Mindfulness.

This Sunday, is our Church Birthday! In 2017 – 5 years ago! – Leaside United Church and Presteign-Woodbine United Church came together to form our new congregation. So much has happened since then! A renovation and a pandemic, just to name a few…

On Sunday, the Stewardship committee will be sharing the annual slideshow to highlight the many things our community has done over the past year. There will also be Lemonade on the Lawn following the service.

We encourage you to attend worship in person to celebrate the sacrament of baptism, and arrive at 10:20am for the prelude by our Director of Music Emeritus – Gerald van Wyck. For those not attending in person, we will post the recording later in the day.

We look forward to the many ways we will celebrate our Church Birthday, all that we have done together, and all that we are this Sunday!


Looking Ahead

On June 19 our service “Children of God” will mark both Father’s Day and Indigenous Day of Prayer. The service includes the anthem “Song of the Land” by Jeff Enns, as well as the hymns “Love Divine” and “As the Deer Pants for the Water” (Psalm 42).

On June 26 we will share a Pride Sunday service with a rainbow candle lighting liturgy.

On July 3 we will mark Canada Sunday, with Matt and all four leads offering musical leadership. Our music will include the hymn “Let Us Build a House”, anthem “All the Little Rivers of Canada”, the National Anthem, and more.