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Christmas in Islington Concert
Once again, our biggest musical event of the year, Christmas in Islington Concert, was a massive success. This popular annual musical event featured our 35-voice Senior Choir, Chancel Handbell Choir, and a small orchestra and pipe organ. The evening was filled with...
49. Advent 2 – Peace
Sunday, December 8, was the second Sunday of Advent. This week, we were invited to find people in our lives to make peace with during this season.
48. Advent 1 – Hope
Sunday, December 1, marked the beginning of the Advent season. Rev. Maya Landell shares reflections on hope during the season.
Resonance – December
I wonder if you have ever been surprised by hope in a time of fear or uncertainty and how did it change your outlook? This question opened our exploration of the theme "Sharing Hope" at Resonance on Sunday evening. This event was our third experience of worship of the...
Light Up the Night
How good it was to celebrate the start of the Advent season together! On December 1, neighbours, community members, families, and church friends gathered outside Islington United Church for our annual Light Up the Light event. We shared in festive foods like hot...
United Against Hate Speaker Series
Anti-Racism Working Group's upcoming Speaker Series: United Against Hate - Racism, Religion & Conflict in the Middle East & at Home. Join us on January 19, 26 and February 2 to learn more from our guest experts about combatting hate and violence in Canada and...
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80. Thank You For The Music
On June 8th, we celebrated many things! It marked 100 years for the United Church of Canada, Pentecost, and Music Sunday. Rev. Sheila Murray reflected on all three and included is a clip of our Senior Choir singing “Baba Yetu.”
79. Celebration with our Ancestors
On June 1st, Dr. Wendy VanderWal Martin joined us to celebrate Pride Sunday. She reminded us of the ways we can connect with our ancestors as a spiritual practice.
78. Easter 6: Room for More
On May 25, Brianna Coutlee shared a picture book called “Room For More” by Michelle Kadarusman in worship that reminded us of how we share what we have with others.