Updates & Resources
LUC Updates:
Although our physical building is closed we are faithfully open and are making connections by mail, telephone, email, social media, video, the website and online video conferencing.
For more information, or if you have thoughts, questions, ideas, or concerns, please let us know!
Information on COVID-19:
Let’s work together to avoid the spread of misinformation about COVID-19 by turning to reliable health and news sources for information, and avoid sharing other things on social media, WhatsApp groups, emails, or other ways.
– Toronto Public Health
– Public Health Ontario
– Government of Canada
Alison Jane, Office Administrator
EVENTS, PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES
All of these events, programs, and resources have no cost associated. Those with the ability to do so are invited to consider the future that we want to invest in. See if you might also be interested in reading more on Imagining Our New World.
Worship, Spirituality, and Community with LUC Every Week
Worship Sunday mornings at 10:30 am (check your email for Zoom link)
A Time for Prayer – Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:45 am
Meet U @ Zoom Wednesdays at 10:45 am
Arts and Crafts Group Wednesdays at 7pm
Listen to the Stillness Podcast – posted weekdays before 6:30 am
Plus more discussion groups, reflections, and musical offerings which you can learn about by email (signup in the sidebar or scroll to the bottom of the page in mobile to sign up if you are not already getting an email), on our website blog, and on our YouTube channel.
Outreach and Care
COVID CARE (Leaside United Church fund towards food insecurity)
Benevolent Fund – If you are a part of our congregation, and require short term support for groceries or other urgent needs, please contact our minister.
Environment, Right Relations, and Social Justice
Shining Waters Regional Council statement on the Wet’suwet’en Crisis
Some Good News Stories for the Planet, from Evergreen
Literature, Arts and Music
You Can Get a Temporary Digital Library Card!
38 Ways to Use the Library From Home
Stratford Festival at Home, sharing 12 past plays over 3 months starting April 23, 2020
Visit 1600 museums & cultural institutions in Canada
Taking Care of Our Whole Selves (body, mind, and spirit)
Mental Health for Children and Youth During COVID-19
How to Keep Coronavirus Worries From Disrupting Your Sleep
Four Things To Do Every Day For Your Mental Health
Six Daily Questions to ask Yourself in Quarantine
6 Tips for Avoiding Zoom Fatigue
Children and Youth
Camp Big Canoe is doing an all day long camp – different activities during the day
The Go Project children’s camp daily and youth drop in daily
Mental Health for Children and Youth During COVID-19
How to Help Teens Shelter in Place