Leaside United is hiring and looking to fill the role of Intergenerational Ministry Leader.
Leaside United Church (LUC) is a welcoming and affirming congregation in the Leaside and East York
community. The mission of Leaside United Church is to grow a caring and vibrant spiritual community that
embodies God’s unconditional love following the teachings of Jesus and takes responsibility for being cocreators of a world that works for all.
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This Sunday, we celebrate Pentecost and the beginning of Pride Month as we hear two scripture readings – Genesis 11:1-9 and Acts 2:1-21. Where is the Holy Spirit calling us today? What do we hear in scripture about our differences? What are our dreams and visions?
Looking Ahead:
On June 12 we will celebrate our Church Birthday!
This summer we are sharing some of our worship services with Northlea United Church; NUC will join us some weeks and we will join them on others, and we will also have some guest leadership.
Here is how you can worship over the summer months:
Every Sunday up to August 7
Attend Leaside UC In-Person and on Zoom (10:30am)
or, on YouTube (any time)
August 14
Communion on Zoom (10:30am)
August 21 & 28
Join Northlea UC In-Person (10:30am)
or, on YouTube (later in the day)
September 4
Zoom (10:30am) and YouTube (any time)
This Sunday, we continue our Healing Series by reflecting on the healing power of Music. As we focus on music we will hear a little background on our hymns and anthems, which include Prayer for Ukraine as well as the hymn When In Our Music God is Glorified. We are also planning for a small role reversal, as Matt leads our prayers and Emily plays our sung prayer response!
Today’s story from scripture is one you might have never heard discussed in church. It is a story about David before he becomes king, when he is known for his skill in playing the harp, and how he helps King Saul with this gift.
We will be lighting candles for joys and sorrows during the service as well.
Looking Ahead
On June 5 we will celebrate Pentecost.
Then, June 12 we will celebrate our Church Birthday!
This Sunday Morning we have two different opportunities to gather:
9:30 – All Ages Story Time (church lawn)
10:30 – Worship (in-person, Zoom, and YouTube)
This Sunday our Junior Choir will be singing the anthem “Listen to the Music” and our Chancel choir will sing “In Time of Silver Rain.” Our hymns include “In the Bulb There is a Flower.”
Our scripture and reflection turn to one of the women in scripture: Lydia, who appears in the Acts of the Apostles and is considered the first Christian convert in Europe. Lydia responds with hospitality – open hearts lead to open doors.
The story offers us a touchstone for our Mother’s Day and Christian Family Sunday worship.
Remember that you are invited for Story Time on the church lawn at 9:30am – picture books often have values, themes, art, and spiritual practices that can speak to old and young alike.
Looking Ahead
Sunday, May 15 is our next In the Wild gathering at 9:15am, followed by our weekly worship service at 10:30am: “The Beginning and the End.” We will hear some verses from Revelation, as well as some of Jesus’ words about love.
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