Discover Our Community Programs
Programs
Join us in exploring a diverse range of programs designed to enrich lives and foster a sense of belonging within our community.
Islington United Church offers a variety of programs that serve as a cornerstone for community engagement and spiritual growth.
Our initiatives are crafted to support individuals and families, providing a welcoming space for everyone to connect, learn, and grow.
Through our programs, we aim to address the needs of our community, promote inclusivity, and inspire positive change.
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Bible Study
We offer Bible Study online twice per week – 10:00 am on Tuesdays (with Dr. Jack Grady) and 10:00 am Thursdays (with Rev. Maya Landell). Join us as we read and discuss Scripture together throughout the year, in a welcoming and brave weekly community.
Following Sunday’s experience of engaging scripture through word and music, we read the same scriptures weekly that Christians around the world read, the Revised Common Lectionary.
Children, Youth & Young Adults
We honour, celebrate and aim to engage young people of all ages — from zero to 30 years. Regardless of your age, spiritual journey, relationship with the Spirit (or lack of it), there is a space for you here — a space to ask questions, to stretch, and to grow in faith.
Discover a vibrant community where children, youth, and young adults are inspired to grow in faith and friendship. Explore our dynamic programs designed to foster spiritual and personal development.
Islington Reads
Islington Reads book club is open to all ages, genders and identities and to members and non-members of Islington United Church.
Islington Reads offers participants the opportunity to read some great books and connect with other readers in a meaningful way.
We also have a new addition to Islington Reads: Family Book Club. You can choose to have Islington Reads news and updates delivered to your in your inbox.
Islington Sings
Islington Sings is a seasonal sing-along of different kinds of music (e.g., hymns, popular music from different eras, carols) that is offered four times during the year.
This free, all-ages program is lead by Minister of Music, Jason Locke, together with an team of volunteer leaders.
Following the singing, there is a time of hospitality in the Reception Room.
Come sing together as we gladden each others hearts.
Meditation
We offer meditation twice per week — 7:00 pm on Mondays in person and 5:00 pm Wednesdays online. Sessions are facilitated and guided by James Aitchison. All are welcome; experience is not required.
Meditation offers an opportunity to reduce stress, grow in self-knowledge, and come closer to God. 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.
United Church Women
The United Church Women (UCW) has been described as the “hands and feet” of the church.
UCW offers fellowship, exploration and development of faith and leadership development for women of all ages in the congregation.
Any woman willing to contribute to the work of the Church is welcome to become part of Islington’s UCW. Our group focuses on outreach ministries.