BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Islington United Church - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Islington United Church X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://islingtonunited.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Islington United Church REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241227 DTSTAMP:20260403T185157 CREATED:20241123T194718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T184659Z UID:67021-1735088400-1735174799@islingtonunited.org SUMMARY:Church Building Closed DESCRIPTION:Islington United Church will be closed from December 25 to 28 and from December 30 to January 4. \nShare:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://islingtonunited.org/event/church-building-closed-2/ CATEGORIES:All Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://islingtonunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/admin-ajax.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241227 DTSTAMP:20260403T185157 CREATED:20241123T194718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T184659Z UID:67021-1735088400-1735174799@islingtonunited.org SUMMARY:Church Building Closed DESCRIPTION:Islington United Church will be closed from December 25 to 28 and from December 30 to January 4. \nShare:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://islingtonunited.org/event/church-building-closed-2/ CATEGORIES:All Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://islingtonunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/admin-ajax.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241227 DTSTAMP:20260403T185157 CREATED:20241123T194718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T184659Z UID:67021-1735088400-1735174799@islingtonunited.org SUMMARY:Church Building Closed DESCRIPTION:Islington United Church will be closed from December 25 to 28 and from December 30 to January 4. \nShare:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://islingtonunited.org/event/church-building-closed-2/ CATEGORIES:All Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://islingtonunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/admin-ajax.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241227 DTSTAMP:20260403T185157 CREATED:20241123T194718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T184659Z UID:67021-1735088400-1735174799@islingtonunited.org SUMMARY:Church Building Closed DESCRIPTION:Islington United Church will be closed from December 25 to 28 and from December 30 to January 4. \nShare:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://islingtonunited.org/event/church-building-closed-2/ CATEGORIES:All Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://islingtonunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/admin-ajax.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241227 DTSTAMP:20260403T185157 CREATED:20241123T194718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T184659Z UID:67021-1735088400-1735174799@islingtonunited.org SUMMARY:Church Building Closed DESCRIPTION:Islington United Church will be closed from December 25 to 28 and from December 30 to January 4. \nShare:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://islingtonunited.org/event/church-building-closed-2/ CATEGORIES:All Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://islingtonunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/admin-ajax.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241227 DTSTAMP:20260403T185157 CREATED:20241123T194718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T184659Z UID:67021-1735088400-1735174799@islingtonunited.org SUMMARY:Church Building Closed DESCRIPTION:Islington United Church will be closed from December 25 to 28 and from December 30 to January 4. \nShare:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://islingtonunited.org/event/church-building-closed-2/ CATEGORIES:All Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://islingtonunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/admin-ajax.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241227 DTSTAMP:20260403T185157 CREATED:20241123T194718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T184659Z UID:67021-1735088400-1735174799@islingtonunited.org SUMMARY:Church Building Closed DESCRIPTION:Islington United Church will be closed from December 25 to 28 and from December 30 to January 4. \nShare:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://islingtonunited.org/event/church-building-closed-2/ CATEGORIES:All Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://islingtonunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/admin-ajax.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241227 DTSTAMP:20260403T185157 CREATED:20241123T194718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T184659Z UID:67021-1735088400-1735174799@islingtonunited.org SUMMARY:Church Building Closed DESCRIPTION:Islington United Church will be closed from December 25 to 28 and from December 30 to January 4. \nShare:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://islingtonunited.org/event/church-building-closed-2/ CATEGORIES:All Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://islingtonunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/admin-ajax.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241224T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241224T230000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185157 CREATED:20241123T193806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241222T234942Z UID:67009-1735077600-1735081200@islingtonunited.org SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Candlelight and Communion Service DESCRIPTION:In the quiet of the late evening\, the strings will lead us by candlelight into the Christmas story and to table for Communion on Christmas Eve. \nA service of sacred peace and gentle joy. \nShare:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://islingtonunited.org/event/christmas-eve-candlelight-and-communion-service/ LOCATION:Sanctuary CATEGORIES:Advent,All Events,Christmas,Communion,In Person,Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://islingtonunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/December-24-1000-2024-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Maya Landell":MAILTO:ministry@islingtonunited.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241224T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241224T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185157 CREATED:20241123T193657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T160032Z UID:67008-1735066800-1735070400@islingtonunited.org SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Choral Service DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to join us at 7:00 pm\, in person or online\, for a Christmas Eve choral worship service. \nThe choir will lead us in singing familiar carols\, hearing the Christmas story anew\, and lighting our Christmas Eve candles to welcome the Christ Child. \nCome a few minutes early to hear a special flute and piano prelude. \nJoin the online service. \nShare:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://islingtonunited.org/event/christmas-eve-choral-service/ LOCATION:Sanctuary CATEGORIES:Advent,All Events,In Person,Music,Online,Worship Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://islingtonunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/December-24-730-2024-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Maya Landell":MAILTO:ministry@islingtonunited.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241224T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241224T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185157 CREATED:20241123T193545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T204945Z UID:67005-1735059600-1735063200@islingtonunited.org SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Family-friendly Service DESCRIPTION:Tonight you are invited to enter the mystery of Christmas by dressing up as characters in the Nativity as we tell the story\, sing the journey\, and light our Christmas Eve candles to welcome the Christ Child. \nEveryone is invited to join us at 5:00 pm\, in person or online\, for the Christmas Eve Family-friendly worship service. \nThe service will include an all-ages pop-up pageant with lots of room for participation. When you arrive\, come to the family-friendly area of the Sanctuary to get help in choosing your costume. \nShare:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://islingtonunited.org/event/christmas-eve-family-friendly-service/ LOCATION:Sanctuary CATEGORIES:Advent,All Events,Family,In Person,Online,Worship Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://islingtonunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/December-25-500-2024-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Maya Landell":MAILTO:ministry@islingtonunited.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241223T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241223T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185157 CREATED:20241205T184118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T184118Z UID:68432-1734958800-1734966000@islingtonunited.org SUMMARY:Daytime YouGroup DESCRIPTION:Yougroup is a women’s spirituality group for study and support. \n\nDaytime YouGroup: \n\n\nMeets 1-3pm\, monthly on Mondays on Zoom. \n\n\nThis is a registered program through the leader\, please contact Dale for more information about timing and location. \n\n\ndkucharczyk@rogers.com \n\n\n\n\n\nCurrent study: Exploring Hope through the Book of Ruth and other scriptures  (materials provided) \n\nShare:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://islingtonunited.org/event/daytime-yougroup/ CATEGORIES:Bible Study,Online,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://islingtonunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/you-group-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241222T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241222T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185157 CREATED:20241123T192320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T213558Z UID:66971-1734863400-1734867000@islingtonunited.org SUMMARY:Worship Service DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to join us at 10:30 am\, in person or online\, for the Advent IV: Love worship service. \nOfferings 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. \nFollowing the service\, all are welcome to stay for coffee hour. \nShare:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://islingtonunited.org/event/worship-service-advent-iv-love/ LOCATION:Sanctuary CATEGORIES:Advent,All Events,In Person,Online,Worship Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://islingtonunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/December-22-2024-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Maya Landell":MAILTO:ministry@islingtonunited.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241219T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241219T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185157 CREATED:20241203T135510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T141215Z UID:67757-1734634800-1734642000@islingtonunited.org SUMMARY:Youth Group: Movie Night DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, December 19\, from 7:00pm-9:00pm\, youth are welcome to join us in the youth room for a Christmas Movie. “Journey To Bethlehem” is the Greatest Showman of Christmas movies. Come in your PJs\, bring a friend\, and come for a fun night of watching together. \n  \nShare:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://islingtonunited.org/event/youth-group-3/ LOCATION:Youth Room CATEGORIES:All Events,Christmas,In Person,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://islingtonunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Events-Calendar-Images.png ORGANIZER;CN="Brianna Coutlee":MAILTO:families@islingtonunited.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241205T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241205T184500 DTSTAMP:20260403T185157 CREATED:20241204T202340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T203638Z UID:68210-1733418900-1733424300@islingtonunited.org SUMMARY:Children's Chorus DESCRIPTION:Children ages 6+ are welcome to join us for children’s chorus. Rehearsal take place on Thursday evening with dinner for the whole family starting at 5:15pm and rehearsal from 5:45-6:45pm. Newcomers are welcome! \nShare:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://islingtonunited.org/event/childrens-chorus/ LOCATION:Islington United Church CATEGORIES:Children,Choir,Chorus,Family,In Person,Music,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://islingtonunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/childrens-chorus.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Locke":MAILTO:jason@islingtonunited.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241218T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241218T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185157 CREATED:20241205T183427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T214854Z UID:68429-1734550200-1734555600@islingtonunited.org SUMMARY:Evening YouGroup DESCRIPTION:YouGroup is a women’s spirituality group for study and support that meets once monthly from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. \nThere are two Evening YouGroup sections — one that meets the third Tuesday of each month\, and a second that meets the third Wednesday of each month. Both groups cover the same study material. From September 2024 to June 2025 the study material for the Evening YouGroup is The Sacred Art of Forgiveness by Marcia Ford. \nThis is a registered program. Please contact the program leader\, Pattie Aitchison\, for more information. \n\nShare:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://islingtonunited.org/event/evening-yougroup-2/ CATEGORIES:Bible Study,In Person,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://islingtonunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/you-group-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241218T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241218T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185157 CREATED:20241123T193127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T174432Z UID:66996-1734548400-1734555600@islingtonunited.org SUMMARY:Blue Christmas Prayer Service DESCRIPTION:Please join us at 7:00 pm for Blue Christmas Prayer Service\, either in-person in the Sanctuary or online. \nLivestream link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IS4mEkBxyk \nBlue Christmas prayer service allows for all the emotions of this season to be honoured. \nIf you aren’t feeling ready to celebrate\, this service offers a prayerful time of peace and hope for your tender heart. \nShare:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://islingtonunited.org/event/blue-christmas-prayer-service/ LOCATION:Sanctuary CATEGORIES:Advent,All Events,In Person,Worship Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://islingtonunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/blue-christmas.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Maya Landell":MAILTO:ministry@islingtonunited.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241218T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241218T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185157 CREATED:20241203T142336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T142336Z UID:67761-1734548400-1734552000@islingtonunited.org SUMMARY:Life After High School DESCRIPTION:In high school\, many students find themselves facing the exciting yet daunting question: what’s next? For those considering university\, the transition can be both thrilling and overwhelming. To help ease this transition\, let’s dive into some key aspects of university life\, from residence experiences to academic choices\, and the array of clubs you can join.  We will hear from United Church Youth “alumni” as they talk about their university or college experiences and answer questions you have! \nStudents and parents are welcome. This is an Etobicoke United Youth event hosted at St. James United Church. See you there! \nShare:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://islingtonunited.org/event/life-after-high-school/ LOCATION:St. James United Chuch\, 400 Burnhamthorpe Rd\, Etobicoke\, ON\, M9B 2A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:All Events,In Person,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://islingtonunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/life-after-high-school-events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241204T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241204T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185157 CREATED:20241123T185001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T203730Z UID:66951-1733331600-1733335200@islingtonunited.org SUMMARY:Meditation Online DESCRIPTION:We offer online meditation facilitated and guided by James Aitchison on Zoom. Everyone is welcome and no experience is required. \nWednesday afternoons at 5:00 pm on Zoom. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeditation 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-centered meditation\, inviting our bodies to relax while remaining alert. We also incorporate body scanning and usually finish with gratitude meditation. \n\nFor Zoom link contact: James Aitchison – james@islingtonunited.org \n\n\nShare:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://islingtonunited.org/event/meditation-online/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Online,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://islingtonunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/meditation.png ORGANIZER;CN="James Aitchison":MAILTO:james@islingtonunited.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241216T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241216T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185157 CREATED:20241123T192720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241123T192720Z UID:66988-1734375600-1734379200@islingtonunited.org SUMMARY:Solstice Meditation DESCRIPTION:The Winter Solstice has been celebrated around the world for literally millennia. This year it falls on December 21\, 2024.\nThe word “solstice” is rooted in Latin and means “sun standing still.” At this time we invite you to join us to mark the coming of the Winter Solstice\, a time of transition when the light returns.\nCome\, find the light on the darkest night. \nAll are welcomed to gather for quiet meditation in the Sanctuary\, led by James Aitchison\, at 7:00 pm.\nFeel free to arrive a few minutes early to get settled in. We will finish by 8:00 pm\, allowing some time to digest our experience and share a bit if we like.\nEnter through the Stewart East Hall doors (rear parking lot).\nNo experience or registration is required. Feel free to invite friends and family. Although masks are no longer mandatory\, you are encouraged to wear one if you prefer.\nShare:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://islingtonunited.org/event/solstice-meditation/ LOCATION:Sanctuary CATEGORIES:Advent,All Events,In Person,Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://islingtonunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/solstice-meditation.png ORGANIZER;CN="James Aitchison":MAILTO:james@islingtonunited.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250318T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250318T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185157 CREATED:20241120T003344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T175403Z UID:66632-1742324400-1742328000@islingtonunited.org SUMMARY:Meditation In Person DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join us for in-person group meditation facilitated and guided by James Aitchison. Everyone is welcome and no experience is required. Chairs are provided. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeditation 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. \n\n\nGatherings take place most Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm in the Chapel. \n\n\n\n\n\nContact: James Aitchison – james@islingtonunited.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://islingtonunited.org/event/meditation-in-person/ LOCATION:Chapel CATEGORIES:In Person,Meditation,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://islingtonunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/admin-ajax.png ORGANIZER;CN="James Aitchison":MAILTO:james@islingtonunited.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241215T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185157 CREATED:20241123T192902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T174328Z UID:66992-1734289200-1734296400@islingtonunited.org SUMMARY:Christmas in Islington Concert DESCRIPTION:Please join us at 7:00 pm for Christmas in Islington Concert\, in person in the Sanctuary or online. \nLivestream link: https://www.youtube.com/live/wXfKMxCUCW0 \nThis popular annual musical event will feature our 35-voice Senior Choir\, Chancel Handbell Choir\, and a small orchestra and pipe organ. \nThe evening promises to be filled with both seasonal hymns and sing-along carols. \nEveryone is welcome! Invite friends and family to join you in person or online. \nNo tickets are needed and freewill offerings are welcome. \nTo support the Islington United Church Music Ministry\, please contact our Minister of Music\, Jason Locke at jason@islingtonunited.org. \nThank you! Your support is appreciated.\nShare:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://islingtonunited.org/event/christmas-in-islington-concert/ LOCATION:Sanctuary CATEGORIES:Advent,All Events,Choir,Community Event,In Person,Music,Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://islingtonunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/christmas-in-islington.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Locke":MAILTO:jason@islingtonunited.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241215T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241215T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185157 CREATED:20241123T192145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T191127Z UID:66972-1734258600-1734262200@islingtonunited.org SUMMARY:Advent III Worship Service DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to join us at 10:30 am\, in person or online\, for the Advent III: Joy worship service. \nOfferings 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. \nFollowing the service\, all are welcome to stay for coffee hour. \nShare:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://islingtonunited.org/event/worship-service-advent-iii-joy/ LOCATION:Sanctuary CATEGORIES:Advent,All Events,In Person,Online,Worship Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://islingtonunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/December-15-2024-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Maya Landell":MAILTO:ministry@islingtonunited.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241214T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241214T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185157 CREATED:20241202T203729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T205413Z UID:67652-1734174000-1734179400@islingtonunited.org SUMMARY:Yeti Mug Making DESCRIPTION:  \nYouth grades 6-12 are welcome to join us at 4Cats Pottery Studio Baby Point for a fun afternoon of making yeti mugs! \nMeet us at 4Cats (417 Jane St\, Toronto\, ON M6S 3Z6) at 11am on December 14. The event will be 1.5 hours. Youth can pick up their mugs from Islington about 3 weeks after the event. \nThe fee for this event is $20. Please fill in the form below to register: \n\nShare:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://islingtonunited.org/event/yeti-mug-making/ LOCATION:4Cats Pottery Studio\, 417 Jane St\, Toronto\, on\, M6S 3Z6\, Canada CATEGORIES:All Events,In Person,Youth ORGANIZER;CN="Brianna Coutlee":MAILTO:families@islingtonunited.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241212T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241212T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185157 CREATED:20241205T202446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T202548Z UID:68466-1734031800-1734037200@islingtonunited.org SUMMARY:Youth Group DESCRIPTION:On Thursday nights from 7:30pm-9:00pm\, youth grades 6-12 are welcome to join us in the youth room for games\, snacks\, discussions\, and time with friends. \nThis week\, we will be having a more relaxed evening of drawing themed games and activities. \nWe will reflect on worry and stress as we move into a busy season of Christmas and exams. \nNewcomers always welcome! Join us in the youth room on the lower level. \nShare:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://islingtonunited.org/event/youth-group-5/ CATEGORIES:All Events,In Person,Programs,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://islingtonunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/draw-it.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241205T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241205T184500 DTSTAMP:20260403T185157 CREATED:20241204T202340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T203638Z UID:68210-1733418900-1733424300@islingtonunited.org SUMMARY:Children's Chorus DESCRIPTION:Children ages 6+ are welcome to join us for children’s chorus. Rehearsal take place on Thursday evening with dinner for the whole family starting at 5:15pm and rehearsal from 5:45-6:45pm. Newcomers are welcome! \nShare:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://islingtonunited.org/event/childrens-chorus/ LOCATION:Islington United Church CATEGORIES:Children,Choir,Chorus,Family,In Person,Music,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://islingtonunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/childrens-chorus.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Locke":MAILTO:jason@islingtonunited.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241204T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241204T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185157 CREATED:20241123T185001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T203730Z UID:66951-1733331600-1733335200@islingtonunited.org SUMMARY:Meditation Online DESCRIPTION:We offer online meditation facilitated and guided by James Aitchison on Zoom. Everyone is welcome and no experience is required. \nWednesday afternoons at 5:00 pm on Zoom. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeditation 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-centered meditation\, inviting our bodies to relax while remaining alert. We also incorporate body scanning and usually finish with gratitude meditation. \n\nFor Zoom link contact: James Aitchison – james@islingtonunited.org \n\n\nShare:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://islingtonunited.org/event/meditation-online/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Online,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://islingtonunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/meditation.png ORGANIZER;CN="James Aitchison":MAILTO:james@islingtonunited.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241210T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241210T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185157 CREATED:20241123T191956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T210120Z UID:66969-1733841000-1733844600@islingtonunited.org SUMMARY:Islington Sings - Christmas Carols DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited! \nCome for a time of refreshment and community connection. \nSing favourite Christmas carols in the beautifully decorated Sanctuary. \nShare:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://islingtonunited.org/event/islington-sings-christmas-carols/ LOCATION:Islington United Church CATEGORIES:Advent,All Events,Christmas,In Person,Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241210T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241210T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185157 CREATED:20241204T210045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T210045Z UID:68242-1733833800-1733839200@islingtonunited.org SUMMARY:Men's Gathering DESCRIPTION:We invite all men in the Congregation and friends to meet on Tuesday December 10 from 12:30 until 2:00 for a time of Christmas fellowship and then to join in a fun time of Carol singing with “Islington Sings” from 2:30 – 3:30.  \nShare:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://islingtonunited.org/event/mens-gathering/ LOCATION:Islington United Church CATEGORIES:All Events,Community Event,In Person,Seniors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://islingtonunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Mens-gathering.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241210T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241210T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185157 CREATED:20241204T205729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T205729Z UID:68237-1733833800-1733839200@islingtonunited.org SUMMARY:United Church Women's Gathering DESCRIPTION:We invite all UCW (United Church Women) members\, and anyone who would like to join us\, to meet on Tuesday December 10th from 12:30 until 2:00 for our Christmas meeting and then to join in a fun time of Carol singing with “Islington Sings” from 2:30-3:30.  \nShare:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print\n Like this:Like Loading... URL:https://islingtonunited.org/event/united-church-womens-gathering/ CATEGORIES:All Events,Community Event,In Person,Seniors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://islingtonunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/UCW.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR