Hungry For A New World

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Leaside United

As you may know, Michaela and I have been working with other United Church Youth group leaders to plan a spring overnight event that would be engaging and fun for youth.  We’ve done it!!  The date is May 25th and 26th.

Please read through the attached poster.  If you would like to register, please see me for a registration form. This is a free event, the Toronto Southeast Presbytery has provided funds to help make this happen.  Please note that the event will take place at 20 Glebe Road – Glebe United Church (close to Yonge and Davisville). 

On the Friday night there will be a guest speaker from KAIROS coming to speak on Aboriginal rights. Here is a link to KAIROS so you can check it out: http://www.kairoscanada.org/

Note that if you can attend the Friday night, but not the Saturday, that’s fine….and visa versa. 

I look forward to hearing back from you.

Peace, Tanya

Hungry for a New World Flyer

 

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Dream the Impossible Dream Concert

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Leaside United

Sing into Summer – Dream the Impossible

A fund-raising concert for Leaside United Church

Featuring singing sensation, Brian Roman

With the Chancel and Junior Choirs singing music from Broadway,  Hollywood and Beyond. 

Under the direction of Sharon L. Beckstead, Music Director

Brian is in high demand and has performed in a variety of venues.  Interestingly he embarked upon his path to becoming a professional singer at 42 years of age – not typically the time when people wind up for a new and ambitious career.  Brian’s voice, charm and charisma have managed to capture the imagination and devotion of a broad audience.  Brian’s repertoire includes songs from Sinatra, Elvis, Tom Jones, Bobby Daren, Dean Martin, Englebert Humperdinck, Neil Diamond, Paul Anka, Sammy Davis Jr. and many others, along with and original or two.  His performance is comprised not of impressions but rather stellar performances of some great classics.    Brian has just completed his third CD, As Long as I have Music.

Thursday, June 7 at 7:30 pm

Wine and Cheese Reception to follow the concert

Leaside United Church, 822 Millwood Road, Toronto, ON  M4G 1W4, 416-425-1253, www.leasideunited.org

Tickets are available at the door: $30 Adult, $10 Child

 

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Film Night – May 25, 2012 @ 7:15 p.m.

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Leaside United

This month’s feature is “NEVADA SMITH” (1966).  A Western starring Steve McQueen as a cowboy seeking to avenge the murder of his parents. During his quest, he has a transforming encounter of faith.

All are welcome!!

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The Awesome Sale this Friday & Saturday!!

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Leaside United

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Spring Awesome Sale is quickly approaching.

Friday May 11, 2012 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

  • 1000s OF PRE-SORTED, QUALITY ITEMS
  •  15 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDING:

TREASURES AND TRINKETS, BOOKS, CLOTHING, LINENS, TOYS, FURNITURE, SMALL APPLIANCES, HOUSEWARES, JEWELLERY and OTHERS…

  • Snack Bar

 Re-cycled  Bargains !!!

 PROCEEDS TO FUND BOTH CHURCH AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS!!!

Use this link to download Awesome Sale Poster

 
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Townhall Meeting – Sunday May 6, 2012

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Leaside United

Capital Needs Committee report to the congregation on Sunday May 6, 2012.   

Attached please see presentation.

 

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Pastoral Care Associate Position

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Leaside United

Toronto, Ont.  – Leaside United Church www.leasideunited.org is seeking a part-time Pastoral Care Associate. The Pastoral Care Associate will provide leadership and coordination in meeting the pastoral care needs of the congregation.  The Associate will work with lay leaders, the Pastoral Care committee (now known as the web), and the Minister.

Working hours:

  • 5 hours per week – ten months per year.  Some weeks may vary depending upon seasonal commitments.
  • Will be reviewed after 3 months

Areas of responsibility:

  • Coordinate the congregation’s pastoral care programming
  • Support the Minister by identifying local community needs and potential areas of involvement for the church
  • Support the minister in visits to nursing homes, retirement homes, hospitals
  • Work in collegial leadership with other staff members
  • Maintain a current knowledge of community and church resources available for pastoral care

Accountability

  • The Pastoral Care Associate is accountable to the Council of LUC, through M & P committee

Familiarity with the Leaside Community is an asset

Presence and visibility within our Church is key; the ideal candidate would build a strong relationship with our congregation and beyond specific job responsibilities ideally would choose to be a member of our Church family and join in Sunday worship.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a passionate knowledge of and commitment to the Christian faith, theological competence, and be empathetic and compassionate.  S/he will be a good team player, with strong organizational and leadership skills.

S/he will be experienced delivering pastoral care with education and or experience in gerontology and palliative care is an asset.

Be willing to provide or take a police records check.

Applications

We invite interested candidates to submit their resume to resumes.luc@gmail.com by May 14th, 2012 with a start date effective the beginning of June.

 

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Next Film Night – April 27, 2012

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Leaside United

Next Film Night – Friday April 27, 2012 @7:15 p.m.

This month’s feature:

THE HEART IS A LONELY HUNTER

Alan Arkin stars as a deaf mute whose interpersonal relations in a rural Southern town encourage the desires and dreams of others. Cast includes Sandra Locke, Cicely Tyson and Stacy Keach.

 

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PASTORAL CARE EVENING

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Leaside United

PASTORAL CARE EVENING with GUEST SPEAKER

Wednesday April 11th at 7 p.m.

Everyone is invited to hear an amazing speaker and presentation on Grief and Loss.  Dr. Jan Hatanaka holds a number of degrees in nursing and bereavement, and will speak to us about her work with the grief process.  She is truly an expert in the field and we look forward to having her here with us.  If you are interested in being part of our pastoral care team (The Web) or if you are simply interested in a new perspective on grief and loss, you will find the evening very worthwhile.  See you there!

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Spirit Alive

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Leaside United

Spirit Alive will meet on Saturday, April 14th, from 10 a.m. – 12 noon.  All are welcome, and do come even if you can only manage one hour of time.  The focus will be on “Practising Joy”, in keeping with Rev John’s theme for April.  Lucy Burke will be our leader.

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Easter Sunday Services

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Leaside United

   

Mystical Maunday:  This Wednesday April 4 at 7:30 p.m.  This will be a quiet reflective service with Last Supper remembrance.  Please note it is on Wednesday!

Good Friday:  Friday April 6th at 10:30 a.m. The choir presents the oratorio ”The Seven Words of Christ”, by T. Dubois.

Easter Morning:  Sunday April 8th at 6:30 a.m.  “The Rolling Stones” at Dundas Square.  Bright and early, quite dramatic!

Easter Church Service:  Sunday April 8th at 10:30 a.m.  There will be an Easter egg hunt during Sunday School for the kids.  Come a bit early for church to get a good seat:  we’re serving (non-alcoholic) mimosas before church!

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Book Circle Meeting

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Leaside United

 

 

Next Leaside Book Circle Meeting with be held on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at 9 a.m. in the Hearth Room.  The book we will be discussing is Payback by Margaret Atwood.  All are welcome!!

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Spring Flower Power

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Leaside United

It’s time for Spring Flower Power!

Use the form below to create your order and drop off with payment to the church

by April 15th, 2012

 

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El Hogar Walk-a-thon

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Tanya Wiles-Bell

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Godly Play Introductory Workshop

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Tanya Wiles-Bell

Saturday March 3rd – 9am to 4pm 

Location:  Leaside United Church 822 Millwood Rd.  (in the Hearth Room)

Who should come and Why?

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn what Godly Play is all about.  Tanya Wiles-Bell has been implementing Godly Play into the Sunday morning children’s program for over a year and thought that this would be a wonderful opportunity for parents and congregation members to come and experience worship “Godly Play” style.

What is Godly Play?

Godly Play is a creative and imaginative approach to faith formation that has its roots in the work of Maria Montessori.  It was created by Jerome Berryman, an Anglican priest, about 30 years ago and has been used and developed over time by people around the world as a way of both teaching and being with children.  Godly Play uses symbols, beautifully crafted materials, rituals, and silence as well as stories to convey biblical traditions and practices of the Christian church.

Godly Play recognizes that children already know and experience God but may not have the language or opportunity to talk about and explore their experiences, thoughts, questions, and feelings.  Godly Play provides children an occasion not just to learn about God’s love, but to discover God’s love in the midst of a supportive community and environment.  It helps children learn Bible stories and religious language and to use them to make meaning.

What will happen at the Workshop?

  • You will experience Godly Play stories and wondering questions.
  • You will learn about the values inherent in Godly Play.
  • You will discover how Godly Play is used with children.
  • You will have the opportunity to work with the story materials and practice storytelling.

Who is leading the workshop?

Amy Crawford is accredited as a teacher and trainer of Godly Play.  She has been using Godly Play in church settings for 13 years.  Amy lives inTorontoand works as the Program Minister for Children, Young Teens, and Youth at the General Council Office of The United Church of Canada.

No need to register ahead of time…just show up on Saturday morning, dressed comfortably, and ready for an incredible worship experience!

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London Calling Coffee House

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Leaside United

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2011 Annual Report

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Leaside United

2011 Annual Report

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Pancake Supper Tuesday February 21st at 6pm

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Tanya Wiles-Bell

 

Please join us on Tuesday February 21st at 6pm, in the Auditorium, for a community meal of hot fresh pancakes, warm syrup, sausages, fresh orange slices, coffee, tea, milk.  Ice cream will be served for desert.  mmmmmmmm

$20 per family, or $10 per person

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Confirmation Class 2012

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Tanya Wiles-Bell

   

Schedule of Meetings and Events for the

Confirmation Class of 2012

Sunday Feb 12th         

1 – 2:30pm Fellowship/Gym.   

“Prayer & Meditation, what’s the point?”

 

Sunday Mar 25th  

1 – 2:30pm in the Sanctuary

“Christian basics.  What’s a Narthex?”

 

Saturday Mar 26th                                                                         

1 – 5pm   Various locations in the city.

 “The Amazing Grace”                                                                           

 

Sunday April 15th                                                                   

1 – 3pm Auditorium

“Speed Meet & Greet” & “Crazy UCC facts”

 

Sunday April 29th   

1 – 3:30pm Downtown.

“A Mission & Service Walking Tour”

 

Sunday May 6th      

1 – 2:30pm  Hearth Room.

“How do you plan for a worship service?” 

                                     

Sunday May 27th     

1 – 3pm  Hearth room and Sanctuary.                         

Planning session for June 1st service 

  

Friday June 1st       

7 – 8pm  Sanctuary

Service planned and led by Youth 

                 

Sunday June 3rd      

10:30am   Sanctuary                                         

Confirmation Service                                       

 

                                                 

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Free Valentine Movie Afternoon!!

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Tanya Wiles-Bell

 Saturday February 11 @ 2pm in the Hearth Room

Bring your friends and neighbours and join us to watch “Tangled”

Tangled

“The magically long-haired Rapunzel has spent her entire life in a tower, but now that a runaway thief has stumbled upon her, she is about to discover   the world for the first time, and who she really is.”

Come and decorate your popcorn bag with Valentine hearts and then cuddle up with a pillow and a friend to watch “Tangled” on our BIG SCREEN.  All are welcome! 

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A Class Divided – LUC Youth Group

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Tanya Wiles-Bell

On Sunday February 5th, 2012, the Youth Group viewed the documentary “A Class Divided”

A Class Divided
 

The documentary featured an Iowa schoolteacher who, on the day after Martin Luther King Jr. was murdered in 1968, gave her third-grade students a first-hand experience in the meaning of discrimination by dividing her class into two groups, blue and brown eyes.

Although I had viewed this documentary three times before last night, I find myself still thinking about it today.
 
I am particularly struck with the image of the boy trying to destroy the “collar” marking him.
 
I’m wondering if there are any images still speaking to you today?
 
I invite you to post your reactions to this powerful piece here on this blog.
 
Peace,
 
Tanya
Director of Christian Education
 
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