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Ten COVID Commandments – Sunday October 25, 2020

November 1, 2020

21st Sunday After Pentecost
The Ten COVID Commandments

What might be the Ten Commandments for these COVID times? This morning we’ll hear one possibility…

On YouTube we will end with our leads singing the quartet “If You Love Me, Keep My Commandments.” On Zoom, we will then end with with prayer and the hymn “Love Divine.”

Our Stories and Crafts program will start to reflect on the Ten Commandments as well, along with a craft you might “heart.” You can join Zoom at 9:45am to watch together at 9:55am, or at any time on YouTube.

Next Sunday
On November 1 we will mark All Saints’ Day with a service on “A Moment Between” when we spend a moment with Moses looking out over the Promised Land. We will have time to light candles for those no longer with us, as well as for other joys and sorrows, and we will end with a spooky postlude. Don’t forget we’ll “fall back” an hour next Sunday as well!

Leaside United Renovation Team Update | October 13, 2020

November 1, 2020

Hello LUC Members, Friends of Leaside United Church, and Community Members,

The last few months have presented us with many challenges in our day to day lives in Leaside and all over the world to say the least. During these unusual times, the renovation of Leaside United Church has been moving forward.

We have included a few pictures so you can have a peek inside. The new chancel is now accessible. There is a ramp that will have a railing that is still to be installed; new lighting, and sound system that are amazing!

Our organ remains, and will be repaired once the renovation is complete. The baby grand piano will be on the main floor in front of the chancel.

The gym looks terrific with a new floor and ceiling. Ready for action as soon as we are able to rent it out!

In the lower level of the church you will also see the beautiful new kitchen. Outside of the kitchen where the stage of the auditorium used to be, a new space has been created. We are currently calling it the “Gathering Space” and see it as an area for art displays or get-togethers.

The new front steps are completed on Millwood along with a fabulous new driveway. We are waiting for the delivery of the glass to enclose in the new entrance on Millwood. Inside there will be renovated staff offices and a welcoming reception area with a coffee bar.

Facing McRae, the main entrance steps have been repaired and landscaping of the entire property is happening now!

There are still a lot of details to finalize, but the renovation is looking at a timely end later in October or mid-November.

If you have any questions or comments, please reach out to us. Looking forward to sharing this wonderful new space with all of you.

The Renovation Team

Harvest Thanksgiving | October 11, 2020

October 25, 2020

19th Sunday After Pentecost

Harvest Thanksgiving October 11, 2020

This Sunday, for Thanksgiving Sunday we will share identical services on YouTube and on Zoom (with gathering music beginning at 10:25am). Worship in choose whichever way you prefer, and then join Zoom at 11am for a time of conversation.

Highlights this Sunday include our first fall virtual choir project with 25 singers, our pastoral care minister Jean Marie leading the prayers, and a visit from Robbie.

Gather on Zoom at 9:45am if you would like to watch our Stories and Crafts program – all ages welcome! (You can also watch it on YouTube at any time.)

Next Sunday
We look forward to World Food Sunday next week.