Indigenous Justice

Children of God – Sunday June 19, 2022

June 19, 2022

This Sunday we mark both Father’s Day and Indigenous Day of Prayer. We begin the service with a focus on prayer, including singing Psalm 42 together (As the Deer Pants for the Water) and sharing prayers written by the Rev. Nancy Best and the Rev. Jan Jorgenson (more information below).

Our service continues into a consideration of Father’s Day, and closes with the familiar hymn “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling.”

Looking Ahead

On June 26 we will share a Pride Sunday service with a rainbow candle lighting liturgy.

On July 3 we will mark Canada Sunday, with Matt and all four leads offering musical leadership. Our music will include the hymn “Let Us Build a House”, anthem “All the Little Rivers of Canada”, the National Anthem, and more.

Community Breakfast, Worship and Annual General Meeting – Sunday May 1st at 10am

May 5, 2022
bacon sandwich on plate

COMMUNITY BREAKFAST, WORSHIP AND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

On Sunday, May 1st we will be having a short annual meeting for the congregation, but before the service starts we will have a Community Breakfast outside on the lawn for all ages. Whether or not you plan to attend the service, you are invited to come for 10am have your (likely second) breakfast and take part in activities that will range from signing cards for people in the congregation to drawing all over the sidewalks with sidewalk chalk (the more artists of all ages the better!) We’ll also invite those who are interested to share thoughts (with stickies) about our faith (creating a community prayer together) and where we are going as a church. For those who decide to stay for the worship service and short meeting, there will be a second opportunity to share food together outside at the end.

For more information contact Rev. Emily.

Sunrise Gathering for Truth and Reconciliation

October 1, 2021

Today, September 30th, is the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation here and across Canada.

Leaside United held a sunrise gathering this morning and planted “Every Child Matters” signs and tied trees and benches with orange ribbons in remembrance of the tragedies many indigenous communities of people experienced from residential schools.

Don Valley West MP, Rob Oliphant encouraged us into personal reflection and acknowledged the witness Leaside United is committing to with the recognition of this observance today and each year and the days in between, hereafter.

Here are some pictures captured by Murray Fenner:

National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

October 1, 2021

To mark the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, on Thursday, September 30th we will have a gathering at 7:30 AM on the Church Lawn at Leaside United.

You are invited to wear a mask and an orange shirt to this short gathering. We will hear about the background of Orange Shirt Day, share a prayer, and take part in two minutes of silence. 🧡🧡🧡

The video below is a reflection from the Moderator of the United Church Richard Bott on the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.

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