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My Soul Waits in Silence – Sunday January 31, 2021

March 6, 2021

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
“My Soul Waits in Silence”

This Sunday we pay attention to silence.
For many of us, there is too much silence right now,
as we spend less time with others
or even in the proximity of those we don’t know.
For some of us, there is far too little silence right now,
as homes are not big enough,
and there is too little time for solitude.
We invite you to offer your soul silence today,
as a place for longing, reflection, hope, and renewal.

Our service includes the solo “In Christ Alone” and the hymn “Christ Be with Me” to a beautiful Irish tune. We will sing: “Christ in quiet, Christ in danger, Christ in hearts of all that love me.”

On YouTube, this will be a short service (15 minutes), and you are invited to create space for your own silence as the final part of your personal worship time.

On Zoom, we will take time to light candles for our prayers, and hear Emily’s reflection on the importance of listening for the prophets.
Either way, join Zoom at 11:15am for a time of conversation.

For Stories and Crafts this week we will be making Kindness Notes. This could be something we all might want to try! You can watch on Zoom at 9:55am, or any time on YouTube.

Next Sunday (Feb 7)
Our first Sunday of Black History Month will be a musical celebration, and we invite you to share the service with friends and family. It will be identical on Zoom and YouTube – and the music sounds great on YouTube!

The Second Sunday after Epiphany “Will You Come?”

January 18, 2021

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.

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day with Leaside United

January 4, 2021

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