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The Second Sunday after Epiphany “Will You Come?”

This Sunday January 17th, we hear the story of Jesus finding two disciples, Philip and Nathaniel. What does the invitation to “Come and See” mean for us, right now?

Our service will include Psalm 139 and the hymn “I am the Light of the World.” If you are joining over Zoom, we’ll also hear “I Am Offering this Poem” by Jimmy Santiago Baca and the hymn “Will You Come and See the Light.”

Join us for worship at 10:30 on Zoom, or join for conversation at 11:15am.

For the Stories and Craft program, you will need a bowl, milk, food colouring, and dish soap. Intrigued? Watch the program at 9:55am on Zoom, or any time on YouTube.

Next Sunday January 24th, 2021:

Guest preacher Rev. Miriam Spies will be joining us.

Miriam Spies is an ordained minister, currently pursuing PhD studies at Emmanuel College. Her current work surrounds disability and practical theology and disability studies, looking at how congregations can best support disabled leadership. Her Cerebral Palsy impacts her speech, so the text of her sermon will be provided.

Epiphany I – “Magi and Mystery” – Sunday January 10th, 2021

This Sunday we listen to the story of the Magi visiting Jesus. Emily draws on a few different versions to listen to the story. How might we be like the Magi changed by our journey this past way?

Our worship on Zoom will also include a time to share in prayer together.

Whichever way you join in worship this morning, join Zoom at 11:15am for a time of conversation.

Our children’s program is also about the Magi, and can be watched at 9:55am on Zoom or any time on YouTube. If you missed last Sunday’s program, take a few minutes to watch this first program led by Rebecca!

Next Sunday
Our theme next week is “Will You Come?” as we hear the first of two weeks of stories of disciples being called by Jesus.

On January 24th we look forward to being joined by guest preacher Rev. Miriam Spies, member of the World Council of Churches Central Committee, current PhD student at Emmanuel College, and preacher at the opening worship of General Council 43 in 2018.

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day with Leaside United


Join us for our Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in whichever ways will be meaningful for you.


Christmas Eve for the Littlest Ones:


Watch on YouTube any time during the day for the Christmas story in songs easy to sing with infants, toddlers, and pre-schoolers and their siblings.


Christmas Eve Service for All Ages at 7pm


Thursday, December 24th at 7pm

Christmas Eve is nigh! Join us for a wonderful evening service full of music, light and joy for all ages. Premiering on YouTube at 7pm EST. All are welcome to join on Zoom to chat with friends and neighbours after the YouTube service or watch together on Zoom.

Watch YouTube Thursday December 24th 7pm Premiere: https://youtu.be/TFDni3GftJA

Sign up for our emails to get Zoom links here at leasideunited.org


Christmas Eve Communion Service


Thursday, December 24th at 10pm

10 pm on Zoom (watch for email with Zoom links)

A quiet reflective service.


Christmas Day Service


Friday, December 25th at 10:30am

10:30 am on Zoom (watch for email with Zoom links)

A joint service with Eglinton St. George’s United Church


The Fourth Sunday of Advent “A Mother, Once Dreaming”

Sunday, December 20, 2020

This Sunday is our last Sunday before Christmas. We light our final candle, the candle of Love. Today parents and their kid’s and youth will lead us in our Advent wreath candle lighting.

Our service this morning will include hearing Mary’s song (The Magnificat), along with a quartet by our section leads of an arrangement of “Away in A Manger.”

For those joining on Zoom, we will be greeting one another with the Peace of Christ, and also hearing Dr. Maya Angelou’s poem “Amazing Peace: A Christmas Poem.”

Our Stories and Crafts program will be shared at 9:50am on Zoom – a little earlier because it is slightly longer than usual. It can also be watched any time on YouTube. We hear the story of the birth of Jesus, and features a finger puppet nativity set.

Don’t forget about our Carols by Candlelight service tonight at 7pm! Friday’s email includes information on how to give to Out of the Cold at Eastminster, as well as the Service Order.

Look for emails on Tuesday and Thursday for more about:

Christmas Eve for the Littlest Ones (available on YouTube all day)

Christmas Eve Service (7pm Zoom or YouTube)

Christmas Eve Communion (10pm on Zoom)

Christmas Day (10:30am on Zoom)

Dec 27 and Jan 3
We will be sharing short times of worship on Zoom and YouTube. We will not have a Stories and Crafts program on Dec 27.