Presteign-Woodbine

The Variety Show 2020 Recap

March 11, 2020

The Variety Show 2020 took place on Fri. Feb 28 at 7 pm in The Sanctuary at Leaside United Church.  A “variety” (of all ages!) was there in spades, as singers, dancers, pets, instrumentalists, a laserist and a story teller all performed in the 26th Annual Variety Show. This event was performed for 24 years at Presteign-Woodbine United Church and now, due to the amalgamation of the two churches almost three years ago, the Variety Show is becoming a tradition at Leaside United!

Funds were raised to support The Neighbourhood Office (TNO) to help send children from the Thorncliffe and Flemingdon Park neighbourhoods, to summer camp.

 A father and daughter team (Amy and Bob Lister), were both entertaining and looking quite dapper, as the MCs for this community event !

A Lucky Draw was held and prizes/acts/sound equipment  were  donated by many appreciated  individuals and the following local companies: Bella Rouge Hair Salon & Spa – 864 Millwood,  Classic Signs – 61 Research,  Maria Montessori  School – 125 Brentcliffe,  Olde Yorke Fish & Chips – 96 Laird, Pawsitively Pets -125 Brentcliffe,  yogiclife@aol.com 

Thank you to all the audience members, volunteers and performers who made this event so special!!!   We hope to see you next year! 

Jane Hawkins & Tracy Guercio – Show Directors

Thank you to Murray Fenner our volunteer photographer for capturing these highlight photos from the show! Enjoy:                      

…

The Variety Show 2020 RecapRead More »

Beloved

March 5, 2020
toronto, beloved, worship, god, leaside united

This Sunday we will be celebrating with baptism! Every baptism is not only a reminder of the unconditional love and presence of God, but also of our connection with one another. As we hear this week’s scripture reading, we remember that in baptism we hear the divine voice say to each of us: “You are my beloved.”

This Sunday, the choir will sing Bob Chilcott’s beautiful setting of Be Thou My Vision, and we’ll all sing the Lord’s Prayer (a favourite for those of us who worshiped at Presteign-Woodbine before our coming together). Our final hymn will be the spiritual “I’ve Got Peace Like a River.”

This is our final Sunday of the season of Epiphany, and next Sunday we’ll begin to explore our Lenten theme this year “Our Sacred World.”

By the way, it’s not too late to support “Team LUCY” on Leaside’s third time participating in the Coldest Night of the Year walk, responding to homelessness. The team’s already increased the fundraising goal once because of the generous donations – congratulations!

I look forward to celebrating with you on Sunday, 

Emily 

Rev. Emily Gordon   

Work cell: 647-303-6709 Email: emily@leasideunited.org   

Like to read the scripture ahead? This Sunday’s reading is: Matthew 17:1-9 

Annual General Meeting – Sunday March 8th, 2020

March 11, 2020

The Leaside United Church Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday, March 8th, 2020 directly after the morning service roughly 11:45am. Please plan to stay and participate in this important meeting. Bring a bag lunch.