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Our Mission

October 2, 2020

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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 co-creators of a world that works for all.

As an affirming ministry, we celebrate the diversity of God’s creation. We      celebrate the richness of our community when we have diversity in age, gender identity, racial/cultural backgrounds, sexual orientation, ability and family configurations. We seek to create a safe place with an open invitation to bring every aspect of one’s whole self into one’s participation within this ministry.

Water & Wonder II – Sunday, September 21, 2020

October 2, 2020

This week we continue our “Water and Wonder” theme as we listen to a story from Exodus.

On YouTube, we’ll hear the solo “Silent Noon” by Vaughan Williams, as well as the hymns “I Have Peace Like a River” and “Will Your Anchor Hold.”

On Zoom, we will also take time to light candles sharing joys and sorrows. Also, you might like to wear blue, or to be near water, as we continue our water theme.

Gather at 9:45 am for “Stories and Crafts” which will start at 9:55 am – open to all ages – or follow the link in this email to watch the program on your own at any time. For the craft, you’ll need a toilet paper roll, construction paper, a pencil, a marker or pencil crayon, a ruler, tape or glue, and scissors.

Join Zoom by 11:15 am for a time of conversation and connection. Emily will also be sharing a short video for those interested on Universal Basic Income, as part of the action encourage by the UCC this week.

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
9:45 am NEXT SUNDAY
Join us on Zoom on Sept. 27 for a short All Ages Blessing of the Animals service! Bring your pets and we’ll start with introductions!

WORSHIP

CHILDREN’S PROGRM

Water & Wonder – Sunday September 13th

September 20, 2020

Water & Wonder – Join us for Sunday Worship and baptism for our welcome back Sunday at 10:30am Sept. 13th. Our recorded Children’s Program will start at 9:55am for all ages, you can watch together on Zoom or watch at your convenience on YouTube below.

Watch the Worship Service on YouTube or join us on Zoom and watch together, the room will open at 9:45am … if you are watching on YouTube, join us by Zoom at 11:15am for coffee time fellowship! See you soon!

Sunday Worship

Children’s Program

Welcome Back Leaside United!

September 20, 2020

Messages from Rev. Emily Gordon and Director of Music, Matthew Boutda outlining inspiring and meaningful worship, music, virtual choir, junior choir, anti-racism learning together, fellowship programs and events coming up at LUC.

Here on our website http://leasideunited.org you can learn more and sign up for our regular emails and support our ministry by donating.

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for Sunday Worship, music highlights, crafts, stories and more.

Rev. Emily Gordon
Director of Music, Matthew Boutda

Looking Ahead:

For our next book study, we will be reading 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act by Bob Joseph. This will take place over 4 meetings, every two weeks starting mid-October. Please fill in this doodle poll to help choose a time, or contact Emily if you are interested: https://doodle.com/poll/pxwrf2i7fs2h575e

You might consider ordering the book from www.goodminds.com – a First Nations family owned business located on the Six Nations of the Grand River.Here are other opportunities ahead this fall in a journey from “not racist” to anti-racism – more details to come:

  • Save the date for Tuesday Oct. 6, when we will have a discussion of the United Church of Canada anti-racism policy.
  • Listening Times will continue monthly. Stay tuned for our next date in late September.
  • An anti-racist “grandparenting” group will meet in early November.

By the way … NEW Staff Emails!

UPDATE YOUR EMAIL CONTACT LISTS:

Leaside Staff have new work emails! Please start using these addresses effective immediately:

emily@leasideuc.com
matt@leasideuc.com
ann@leasideuc.com
alison@leasideuc.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

And Welcome Back friends!