Fundraiser

Trivia Night – Friday November 1st – 7pm

November 2, 2019

We are holding the ever popular Trivia Night at Leaside United Church in support of El Hogar School and Home for Kids in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Tables of eight players will compete for prizes and bragging rights. Cash bar, free pizza.

This is our last event in the gymnasium before it gets renovated … so find your best DIY construction outfit and wear it to this brain busting and super fun event.

All welcome and THANK YOU for your continued support of El Hogar!

Variety Show Call for Talent!

March 6, 2021

CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS!

The next Variety Show is scheduled for Friday, February 28th, 2020 at 7pm. Participants must come to a dress rehearsal either Sunday, February 23rd, 2020 or Wednesday, February 26th, 2020 anytime between 6:30-8:30pm. Performers of all ages are welcome! Thank you, Jane, Variety Show Director

The FALL Awesome Sale is Coming! Now Accepting Donations!

September 3, 2019

Leaside United Church is now ready to receive donations for the Fall Awesome Sale!

We are accepting donations up until:

Friday, October 11th during church hours between 9am-4pm.

Donated goods may be brought to the church and placed on the stage. Our church custodian Kim is always happy to help if you need an extra hand.

We are accepting donations of gently used goods of housewares, clothing, sports equipment, toys, books, jewelry, treasures, trinkets, cds, dvds, home decor, small appliances and electronics, pictures, lamps, shoes, purses and accessories (sorry NO furniture).

We are also looking for VOLUNTEERS, if you have a few hours to spare to sort  donations or to help with set up or be a salesperson let us know at office@leasideunited.org

With your help, we again look forward to a successful Awesome Sale!

PROCEEDS will FUND BOTH CHURCH AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS!!

A Week as a Minister by: Emily Gordon

July 1, 2019

EVER WONDER …
“What does Emily do in between Sundays?” Well here you go in her words what last week looked like at Leaside United:

In ministry, there is rarely a “typical” week, but I thought I might
occasionally share a particular week, as a glimpse into the activities
that I and others in our church take part in outside of Sunday morning
worship. I hope you find it interesting.

Of course, every week I also send and receive many emails. This week, between Monday and Sunday, I received 170 emails and sent 53.

Rev. Emily Gordon – emily@leasideunited.org

Monday, June 10

Mondays are my Sabbath, so I spent most of this day reading and with family.

Tuesday, June 11

  • Worship planning meeting
    Natalie, Matthew and I meet on Tuesday mornings to review the past Sunday, and plan worship for future weeks, as well as discuss anything else that has arisen for a planning team. Many of you have noticed how integrated the scripture, music, liturgy (prayers and responses), and children’s program are – and that’s because we take the time to make this happen and make sure we know each other’s plans.
  • Children and Youth check-in
    Natalie and I follow the Tuesday worship planning meeting with a quick check in on anything else to discuss during the week. Right now, Natalie is planning an end of year LUCY ice cream outing, as well as coordinating saying goodbye to Emily Pollock after four wonderful years with us.
  • Pastoral Care Committee meeting
    The committee had its final monthly meeting before the summer. We discussed pastoral care visit updates, plans for a simple Circle of Friends gathering to begin in the fall, and the effect that Renovations will have on this year’s Christmas Tea – all over a delicious meal organized by the committee to celebrate the end of the year.
  • Renovation Team meeting
    The Renovation Team has met every two weeks since last August – a huge commitment for everyone taking part! One of the items discussed was how to present information at the June council meeting, and the June 23 congregational information session following the service.
  • Preparing prayers and other service information for Sunday’s bulletin
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