Study

Ecclesiastes & Picnic Worship

June 26, 2017

We gathered in the Auditorium and reflected on Ecclesiastes 3:1-15.  We thought about words or a phrase that caught our attention. We shared what in this scripture connected with what was going on in our lives.  We shared how God might be challenging us to change ourselves.  And finally we prayed for one another.  A lovely coming together event with special thanks to Rev. Rose Ann Vita for leading us, Sharon Beckstead and Nancy Stewart for their musical talents and all the kitchen volunteers who provided a delicious lunch.

Photo Credits: Murray Fenner

Reaffirmation of Baptismal Faith

June 5, 2017

This group of incredible youth ventured on a journey with Rev. Emily Gordon, Tanya Wiles-Bell and Emily Pollock who led them through the Youth Faith Exploration program at Leaside United Church which started in September of 2016 and finished yesterday with the important decision to reaffirm their baptismal faith.  The year took them through a discovery of thoughtful topics like Jesus the Person, Creation/Connection & Conservation, Social Justice & Radical Hospitality to the United Church of Canada History (which they made a video about reenacting the Union of the different churches to become one United Church).  Field trips included a retreat weekend to Camp Big Canoe, a tour of the Ismaili Centre and volunteer work at the Out of the Cold program. Much learning, growing and self discovery occurred in these four amazing humans and we are committed to stay by their side as they continue on a learning adventure of faith.