Life Changes

Celebrating 5 years as an Affirming Congregation! April 25, 2021

June 11, 2021
Artist: Graham Lute

Today we celebrate 5 years as an Affirming Congregation! As an affirming congregation, we celebrate the richness of our community when we have diversity in age, gender identity, racial/cultural backgrounds, sexual orientation, ability and family configurations. Being affirming is an ongoing process of learning and unlearning. Let’s celebrate together and commit to continue this important work of love.

Our service includes an Opening Prayer written by Leaside’s Affirming Team, which invites us to repeat “All are welcome here!” We hear scripture, including “I am the Good Shepherd” and Psalm 23, and sing “Draw the Circle Wide.” The service begins with “There is Room for All” sung by the Uniting Voices Collective formed by five Toronto United Church Music Directors including Matt Boutda.

On Zoom at 10:30am this morning, we will also share the Junior Choir hymn “My Love Colours Outside the Lines” and will have a time to discuss being an affirming congregation in breakout rooms during the service.

Either way, join Zoom at 11:30am for conversation time.

The Stories and Makers Nest will hear about Moses and the Burning Bush. Join Zoom at 9:55am this morning, or watch any time on YouTube!

Next Sunday

May 2 we will be sharing Communion Live on Zoom, so remember to bring bread, or something bread-like, and juice, wine or another beverage. Our service on YouTube will explore another of Jesus’ I am statements: “I am the True Vine.”

Then, May 9 is Christian Family Sunday, and we look forward to our next Virtual Choir project!

New Beginnings Legacy Campaign

March 10, 2022

Dear Leaside United Church Friends,

Leaside United Church provokes many memories for all us. You might say it is feelings like – love, close friendships, family, community and helpful support.

We are a strong church community comprised of a wonderful group of Leaside United members, as well as new friends from the former Presteign – Woodbine United Church, who have contributed great enthusiasm and leadership. With this in mind, it is our pleasure to bring you up to date how NEW BEGINNINGS will continue this spirit.

WOW! We’ve almost reached our goal! $197,031 Pledged!

As you can see from the updated Thermometer, your donations are well on the way to achieving the $200,000 Campaign target. Thank you for your support and generosity!
Your donation could help us achieve our $200,000 campaign target. Please contact: Graham Lute (416-424-2042) Brenda French (416-573-1806) or Ann Fraser (416-727-7888) for any questions, or any recognition opportunities. Thank you.

We are introducing two new “Tour of Leaside United” videos, as well as the NEW BEGINNINGS LEGACY CAMPAIGN brochure which is attached below. We would suggest that you watch one or both of the two videos which are comprehensive tours of the newly renovated church building that were filmed on March 19, 2021. We hope that you are impressed with the renovations.

Also in this post you will find the NEW BEGINNINGS LEGACY CAMPAIGN brochure. Please read through the brochure as well as the NEW BEGINNINGS LEGACY CAMPAIGN RESPONSE FORM. This brochure is designed to assist you with your consideration of a donation. We will need significant support to reach the $200,000 fundraising target to properly complete the funding of our church building renovation. All gifts will be gratefully appreciated.

We invite you to participate and discuss the opportunities and gift options with the campaign co-chairs, on a confidential basis, by contacting;

Graham Lute at (416) 424-2042   glute102@gmail.com
OR
Brenda French at (416) 543-1806   frenchiegroupcanada@gmail.com

Thanks for your interest and consideration of pledging a donation to Leaside United Church.

Brenda French and Graham Lute

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Earth Sunday – April 18, 2021

April 27, 2021
We are called to be the Church
to celebrate God’s presence
to live with respect in Creation
from A New Creed

Today we celebrate Earth Sunday in advance of Earth Day on April 22nd. Today our service includes the solo “I Got Me Flowers,” the United Church’s National Virtual Choir Project “Peace for the Children,” scripture and reflection, and another small spiritual practice to try this week.

On Zoom, the service will also include the hymn “This is God’s Wondrous World,” announcements, and as our gathering music “God of the Sparrow / O Beautiful Gaia.” If you would like to hear the Gathering Music, please arrive by 10:25am. However you join in worship this morning, you can join Zoom at 11:20am for conversation.

Our Stories and Crafts program will be about Sarai and Abram. For the craft, you’ll need a jar, water, dish soap, food colouring, oil, and your choice of items such as glitter, beans, sequins, or buttons. Join at 9:45 to watch on Zoom at 9:55am, or view any time on YouTube – and remember to share with those you know who are young or young at heart!

Next Sunday

We will celebrate 5 years as an Affirming congregation! The service will include music from the Uniting Voices Collective and an Opening Prayer written by our own Affirming Team. For those joining on Zoom, we will have a time for discussion during the service, and will also sing “My Love Colours Outside the Lines” along with the Junior Choir.

May 2 will be our next opportunity to share Communion live over Zoom.

Leaside United presents: Mairlyn Smith LIVE

April 18, 2021

The Abundant Hospitality Committee of Leaside United is pleased to invite you to a LIVE cooking demonstration with home economist maven, Mairlyn Smith.  The LIVE event will be held on Saturday April 17th via Zoom from 11am until noon (Zoom doors will open around 10:40am).  Come and watch Mairlyn walk us through some recipes LIVE from her home kitchen!  Zoom link will be in the Leaside United eNewsletter, sign up now at the website if you aren’t on the email list!
Mairlyn Smith is a best-selling author and self-appointed “Queen of Fibre”, she shares her healthy living motto of Peace, Love and Fibre in her latest cookbook!
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