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Free Movie Screening: Black Panther

August 12, 2018

As we continue our exploration of themes in movies over the next 4 weeks before school begins, we are looking at real life or rather “Reel Life” and how do the ideas in blockbuster superhero, or heist movies effect our lives, if at all.

Last week we explored escapism and the virtual world … this week we are offering a Free Movie Screening of the film “Black Panther” on Saturday August 11th, 2018 at 1:30 pm.  Then join us again on Sunday at 10:30am as we take a closer look at the characters, setting and values portrayed in the film.

All welcome! Popcorn will be provided!

Emily’s Weekday Wonderings – What I’m Doing this July

July 11, 2018
General Council 43

Weekday Wonderings: What I’m Doing this July

This summer I have been elected as a commissioner to the 43rd General Council (GC43) of the United Church of Canada. This meeting of the whole denomination happens in person every 3 years, and this year it is being hosted in Oshawa. My term as Commissioner will last for 3 years, until the 44th meeting, but the week of July 21-27th and the lead up to that week, is the busiest part of my commitment. For the remaining 3 years there will be two or three relatively brief online meetings. I know this can sound like a lot of church speak, and not necessarily what you want to read about in the summer, but I did want to share a bit of what is happening for me and for the larger church.

Risking Faith, Daring Hope

This is the theme of GC43, and I thought it was such an interesting one
that we’ll have the opportunity to explore it in worship at Leaside United during July. What does faith ask us to risk? What are we daring when we hope?  Where do we need to bring risk and daring into our own lives, our community, and our world? I talk about this in our first “Minute with Emily” video.

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