Islington United Church

Meditation Online
2025-01-20 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-27 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-03 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-10 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-24 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-03 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-10 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) and 4 more dates | Zoom
We offer online meditation facilitated and guided by James Aitchison on Zoom. Everyone is welcome and no experience is required.
Monday afternoons at 4:00 pm on Zoom.
Meditation offers an opportunity to reduce stress, grow in self-knowledge, and come closer to God. We offer online meditation weekly on Zoom where all are welcome and no experience is required. Our focus is on breath-centred meditation, inviting our bodies to relax while remaining alert. We also incorporate body scanning and usually finish with gratitude meditation.
For Zoom link contact: James Aitchison – james@islingtonunited.org
In person meditation takes place on Wednesdays at 7 pm in the Chapel.
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Worship Service
2025-01-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Sanctuary
Everyone is invited to join us at 10:30 am, in person or online for worship, to Awake the Senses. This week is to see.
Offerings for children: Children age 1-3 are invited to join us in Toddler Ministry. Children age 4+ are welcome to join us for Godly Play. Children’s spaces are located on the lower level. Families are also welcome to sit in the family-friendly area for worship for those in need of a more relaxed space for worship.
Following the service, all are welcome to stay for coffee hour.
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Speaker Series - United Against Hate
2025-01-26 13:00 - 14:30 | Islington United Church
Please join us online or in person for the Anti-Racism Speaker Series United Against Hate: Racism, Religion & Conflict in the Middle East and at Home.
January 19, 2025 – Affirming Jewish Identities and Countering Anti-Semitism with Dr. Karen Mock. Dr. Karen Mock is a Psychologist, Educator, and Human Rights Consultant.
January 26, 2025 – Islamophobia and its Impact on Muslim Communities in Canada with Amira Elghawaby. Armira Elghawaby is Canada’s Specials Representative on Combatting Islamophobia
February 2, 2025 – Understanding the Historical Causes of the Israeli Palestinian Conflict with Brian Carwana. Brian Carwana is the Executive Director of Encounter World Religions.
All sessions will be moderated by James Aitchison.
Registration is requested. Suggested donation of $20 per session.
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.CONTACT INFORMATIONName *FirstLastEmail *SESSION REGISTRATIONSession Attendance *Sunday, January 19, 2025 - Affirming Jewish Identities and Countering Anti-SemitismSunday, January 26, 2025 - Islamophobia and Its Impact on Muslim Communities in CanadaSunday, February 2, 2025 - Understanding the Historical Causes of the Israeli Palestinian ConflictPlease select all session that you plan on attendingJanuary 19, 2025 *Attending in personAttending online via ZoomPlease indicate how you will be attending this sessionJanuary 26, 2025 *Attending in personAttending online via ZoomPlease indicate how you will be attending this sessionFebruary 2, 2025 *Attending in personAttending online via ZoomPlease indicate how you will be attending this sessionSUGGESTED DONATION
January Donation February

There is a suggested donation of $20 per session
Donation Amount$20 (1 session)$40 (2 sessions)$60 (3 sessions)OtherCustom Donation Minimum Price: $10.00Total$0.00Method of PaymentE-TransferCheque to Islington United ChurchCredit CardIn Person (Credit, Debit, Cash)E-Transfer
After submitting this form, please complete the e-transfer through your bank to give@islingtonunited.org. Please indicate "United Against Hate" in the memo field.
Cheque
Cheques can be brought to in person worship services, dropped off at the church, or mailed to Islington United Church, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road, Toronto M9A 1G9. Please indicate "United Against Hate" in the memo field.
In Person
In person payments can be received at the church office or in Stewart East Hall following Sunday worship.
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Daytime YouGroup
2025-01-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-24 13:00 - 15:00 | ON
Yougroup is a women’s spirituality group for study and support.

Daytime YouGroup:

Meets 1-3pm, monthly on Mondays on Zoom.

This is a registered program through the leader, please contact Dale for more information about timing and location.

dkucharczyk@rogers.com

Current study: Exploring Hope through the Book of Ruth and other scriptures (materials provided)

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Worship Service
2025-02-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Sanctuary
Everyone is invited to join us at 10:30 am, in person or online for worship, to Awake the Senses. This week is to hear.
Offerings for children: Children age 1-3 are invited to join us in Toddler Ministry. Children age 4+ are welcome to join us for Godly Play. Children’s spaces are located on the lower level. Families are also welcome to sit in the family-friendly area for worship for those in need of a more relaxed space for worship.
Following the service, all are welcome to stay for coffee hour.
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Speaker Series - United Against Hate
2025-02-02 13:00 - 14:30 | Islington United Church
Please join us online or in person for the Anti-Racism Speaker Series United Against Hate: Racism, Religion & Conflict in the Middle East and at Home.
January 19, 2025 – Affirming Jewish Identities and Countering Anti-Semitism with Dr. Karen Mock. Dr. Karen Mock is a Psychologist, Educator, and Human Rights Consultant.
January 26, 2025 – Islamophobia and its Impact on Muslim Communities in Canada with Amira Elghawaby. Armira Elghawaby is Canada’s Specials Representative on Combatting Islamophobia
February 2, 2025 – Understanding the Historical Causes of the Israeli Palestinian Conflict with Brian Carwana. Brian Carwana is the Executive Director of Encounter World Religions.
All sessions will be moderated by James Aitchison.
Registration is requested. Suggested donation of $20 per session.
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.CONTACT INFORMATIONName *FirstLastEmail *SESSION REGISTRATIONSession Attendance *Sunday, January 19, 2025 - Affirming Jewish Identities and Countering Anti-SemitismSunday, January 26, 2025 - Islamophobia and Its Impact on Muslim Communities in CanadaSunday, February 2, 2025 - Understanding the Historical Causes of the Israeli Palestinian ConflictPlease select all session that you plan on attendingJanuary 19, 2025 *Attending in personAttending online via ZoomPlease indicate how you will be attending this sessionJanuary 26, 2025 *Attending in personAttending online via ZoomPlease indicate how you will be attending this sessionFebruary 2, 2025 *Attending in personAttending online via ZoomPlease indicate how you will be attending this sessionSUGGESTED DONATIONThere is a suggested donation of $20 per session
Donation Amount$20 (1 session)$40 (2 sessions)$60 (3 sessions)OtherCustom Donation Minimum Price: $10.00Total$0.00Method of PaymentE-TransferCheque to Islington United ChurchCredit CardIn Person (Credit, Debit, Cash)E-Transfer
After submitting this form, please complete the e-transfer through your bank to give@islingtonunited.org. Please indicate "United Against Hate" in the memo field.
Cheque
Cheques can be brought to in person worship services, dropped off at the church, or mailed to Islington United Church, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road, Toronto M9A 1G9. Please indicate "United Against Hate" in the memo field.
In Person
In person payments can be received at the church office or in Stewart East Hall following Sunday worship.

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Worship Service
2025-02-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Islington United Church
Join us on Sunday, February 9, 2025, in person or online for worship at 10:30am. This week we will continue our theme of “Awaken the senses” this week is to touch.
Offerings for children: Children age 1-3 are invited to join us in Toddler Ministry. Children age 4+ are welcome to join us for Godly Play. Children’s spaces are located on the lower level. Families are also welcome to sit in the family-friendly area for worship for those in need of a more relaxed space for worship.
Following the service, all are welcome to stay for coffee hour.
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Worship Service
2025-02-16 10:30 - 11:30 | ON
On Sunday, Febraury 16, 2025, join us in person or online for worship and communion. We will be reflecting on “Awakening our Senses” to smell.
Offerings for children: This Sunday, children age 1-3 are invited to join us for Toddler Ministry. Children 4+ are invited for Godly Play. These spaces are located on the lower level. Families are also welcome to sit in the family-friendly area for worship if children are not comfortable leaving their parents should you like a more relaxed place to participate in worship.
The service will be followed by coffee hour.
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Worship Service
2025-02-23 10:30 - 11:30 | ON
On Sunday, Febrary 23, 2025, join us in person or online for worship at 10:30am. This week’s theme is “Awaken your senses” this week is to taste.
Offerings for children: Children age 1-3 are invited to join us in Toddler Ministry. Children age 4+ are welcome to join us for Godly Play. Children’s spaces are located on the lower level. Families are also welcome to sit in the family-friendly area for worship for those in need of a more relaxed space for worship.
Following the service, all are welcome to stay for coffee hour.
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Pronouns 101: Everything you need to know, but were afraid to ask
2025-02-26 19:30 - 21:00 | Royal York Road United Church, 851 Royal York Road, Toronto, ON, M8Y 2V3, Canada
2SLGBTQIA+? He? Her? Ze?

What do all those letters in that alphabet soup mean?
What is a gender pronoun?
Why are they important?
How can I be a good ally?

Rev. Ruth Noble, Executive Director of Affirm United/s’Affirmer Ensemble, presents a workshop to answer all your questions.
We will share information about pronouns, gender identity and ways to be a good ally. Please bring all your questions to share in a safe space.
Join us as we learn to be the best allies we can be. You are welcome to attend in person or online. Please register in advance.
Register: Pronouns 101 Workshop
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastI am affiliated with *Islington United ChurchRoyal York Road United ChurchNeither church
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I plan to attendIn person at Royal York RoadOnline via ZoomEmail address *Two days before the event we will email you a reminder about the event, including the Zoom link, to the address you provide.Register
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Psalms in a Sacred Space: A Graduation Recital for Jason Locke
2025-03-08 19:00 - 20:30 | ON
Jason Locke, our Minister of Music, is nearing the end of his degree program at Western University. On March 8th, at 7:00 p.m., he will be presenting his graduation recital at Islington United Church: Psalms in a Sacred Space. This program will feature a variety of Psalm settings, including a number of Jason’s Psalm settings from an early composition: “Suite of Psalms”.

The Senior choir will present this evening of music in collaboration with our pianist Marjorie Wiens, bassist Malcolm Connor and drummer Jake Wiseman. Please come and join in this evening of inspiring and uplifting choral music. If you are unable to make it in-person, the event will be live-streamed. The link will be available on the church website.
There is no admission for this event. A freewill offering will be received.
Watch the livestream: https://youtu.be/zcI91sA2Z20

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Maundy Thursday Service
2025-04-17 19:00 - 20:00 | ON
Join us on Thursday, April 17 for worship at 7:00pm. The service will be available in person and online through our YouTube channel.
Psalm 116:1–2, 12–19 (VU p. 836) How can I repay your goodness, God? Luke 22: 1-27 – The Last Supper – John 13:1–17, 31b–35 A new commandment to love one another
“After breaking bread, the disciples argue about who is the greatest, but Jesus tells them that the greatest must be the least and the leader must be the servant. According to Jesus, humility is powerful, and real power is shown through humility.”
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Good Friday Service
2025-04-18 10:30 - 11:30 | ON
Join us in person or online on Friday, April 18 for worship at 10:30 am. During our Good Friday Service, Godly Play will be offered for children.
Isaiah 52:13—53:12 He was despised; a man of sorrows. Psalm 22 (VU p. 743) My God, why have you forsaken me? John 18:1—19:42 Jesus is arrested, tried, & crucified. Luke 23: 32-49 Jesus hung beside thieves
Today we journey towards the cross, holding our burdens and laying them down. Jesus resisted the empire but accepts his fate. We are also called to resist systems of power and oppression, and yet we ultimately have to accept that Jesus dies – and one day we will too. Stepping into this story helps our own discernment of when to accept as given and what to resist.
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Easter Sunday Worship
2025-04-20 10:30 - 11:30 | ON
Join us in person or online at 10:30am for worship on Easter Sunday. Godly Play will be offered for children as well as Toddler Ministry.
Isaiah 65:17–25 A new heaven and earth; the wolf and the lamb together. Psalm 118:1–2, 14–24 (VU p. 837 Parts One, Two, and Three) God is my strength and my song. Luke 24:1–12 The women report that the tomb is empty.
“He is Risen, He is Risen Indeed, Hallelujah, Hallelujah”
For information about parking, click here: https://islingtonunited.org/how-to-get-here/

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Sunday Worship: Holy Humour
2025-04-27 10:30 - 11:30 | ON
Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. This week is Holy Humour Sunday. Watch the service online or join us in person. Godly Play will be offered for children age 4+ and Toddler Ministry is available for children 1-3.
Scriptures: John 20:19-21 – Thomas Doubts, Psalm 150, Psalm 118:14-29.
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Sunday Worship: When Jesus Shows Up
2025-05-04 08:00 - 17:00 | ON
Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. This week is about when Jesus shows up. Watch the service online or join us in person. Godly Play will be offered for children age 4+ and Toddler Ministry is available for children 1-3.
Scriptures: Acts 9:1-6 – Saul’s conversion, John 21:1-19 – Jesus appears to disciples
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Islington Reads
2025-05-06 19:00 - 20:00 | ON
Our next Islington Reads book club meeting will be on May 6, 2025 at 7 pm when we will welcome Frances Itani and discuss her book The Company We Keep.
Frances Itani is a writer of fiction, essays and poetry. Her 2003 novel, Deafening, won the Commonwealth Writers Prize. Itani is a Member of the Order of Canada. She was the 2021 recipient of the Writers Trust of Canada’s Matt Cohen Award. Other books she has written include Leaning, Leaning Over Water (1998), Remembering the Bones (2007), Missing (2011), Requiem (2011), Tell (2014) (shortlisted for the Giller Prize) and That’s My Baby (2017).
This meeting will not be recorded so please plan to attend on Zoom. You can get the link by signing up for our Islington Reads email list here: https://islingtonunited.org/islington-reads/
Happy Reading!
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Meditation Online
2025-05-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
All are welcome to join us Wednesdays at 4:00 pm on Zoom for online meditation facilitated and guided by James Aitchison. No experience is required.
Meditation offers an opportunity to reduce stress, grow in self-knowledge, and come closer to God. During this weekly drop-in guided experience, our focus is on breath-centred meditation, inviting our bodies to relax while remaining alert. We also incorporate body scanning and usually finish with gratitude meditation.
For Zoom link contact: James Aitchison – james@islingtonunited.org
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