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EGLINTON ST. GEORGE’S
Compassionate Justice Speaker Series
The 2023-2024 program, our 12th year in the Series, will continue our exploration of issues and concerns in Canada’s criminal justice system.
EGLINTON ST. GEORGE’S
Compassionate Justice Speaker Series
The 2023-2024 program, our 12th year in the Series, will continue our exploration of issues and concerns in Canada’s criminal justice system.
The City’s shelter system denied them entry, so they started camping out at 129 Peter Street, the shelter intake centre. Why did Toronto have no room, and why have churches had to step in to provide shelter?
EGLINTON ST. GEORGE’S
Compassionate Justice Speaker Series
The 2023-2024 program, our 12th year in the Series, will continue our exploration of issues and concerns in Canada’s criminal justice system.
On Friday, November 10, 2023, at 7:30 PM, Lawrence Park Community Church will host a special evening in honour of Mark Toews, who served as Director of Music for 30 years. Mark passed away from cancer on May 22, 2021. Because of the Covid outbreak, a celebration of his musical legacy was impossible. This evening is a tribute to that legacy.
Discovering Peace and Unity Through Song and Prayer. In Person at 2180 Bayview Avenue in the Music Room.
You learnt this story as a child, in Sunday school and in storybooks, but few of us stop to take a second look as adults. The same information will be discussed here as it was on Tuesday night,
You learnt this story as a child, in Sunday school and in storybooks, but few of us stop to take a second look as adults.
EGLINTON ST. GEORGE’S
Compassionate Justice Speaker Series
The 2023-2024 program, our 12th year in the Series, will continue our exploration of issues and concerns in Canada’s criminal justice system.
Bring your pets and your stuffies for a special blessing of the animals on the lawn at Glebe Road United Church. We will be having live music and a book sale to support the Glebe Road United Refugee fund.
Beyond the Bake Sale—Preserves, baked goods, books, puzzles and more!
10 AM - 2 PM Saturday September 23rd, 2023
Many of the major turning points in the Bible occur when strangers come together for a meal. In this edition of the BBP, we will look at some of these famous dinner parties to see what they reveal about how we should relate to people very different from ourselves. Sodom and Gomorrah, Abraham and the three angels, Jesus dining with sinners, Peter seeing forbidden gentile foods in a vision, Paul taking Christianity to the gentiles, who we eat with makes a huge difference in our faith, and our vision of the world.
Friday, June 2nd at 10:00 a.m
Click here to access the Zoom Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8750166745
If you are having trouble with the link on your computer, call 647 374 4685 meeting ID 87501667459#
Many of the major turning points in the Bible occur when strangers come together for a meal. In this edition of the BBP, we will look at some of these famous dinner parties to see what they reveal about how we should relate to people very different from ourselves. Sodom and Gomorrah, Abraham and the three angels, Jesus dining with sinners, Peter seeing forbidden gentile foods in a vision, Paul taking Christianity to the gentiles, who we eat with makes a huge difference in our faith, and our vision of the world.
Tuesday, May 30th 7:30 p.m.,
Click here to access the Zoom Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8190170581
Meeting ID 819 0170 5819
If you are having trouble with the link on your computer, call 647 374 4685 meeting ID 81901705819#
On May 23rd, Rev. Stephen and Amanda McFarlan will lead a book discussion of Ikigai: The Japanese Secret To A Long And Happy Life . The book focusses on the world's highest concentration of people over the age of 100, who can be found on the island of Okinawa in Japan. They are lively, active people, who seem much younger than their chronological age. What's their secret? You are encouraged to read or listen to the book before the 23rd, then join us for a presentation on the book's findings, and see some video clips of the extremely old but active people who live in Okinawa, who have found their Ikigai, their purpose for living and thriving.
Meeting ID 812 7425 9471
Click here to access Zoom Link - Tuesday, May 23
If you are having trouble with the link on your computer, call 647 374 4685 meeting ID 81274259471#
A one-man multidisciplinary show that combines personal storytelling, image projection, and three huge hand-knitted panels called “Stitched Glass.”
Dr. Mike Daley, musician and musicologist, tells the story and performs hit songs of 1965, accompanied by Jill Daley on piano & violin.
Fairlawn hosts Matin Boyce, a participant in 1969's Stonewall Riots which sparked a gay rights movement in North America that still requires support today as 2SLLGBTQIA+ fight for freedom, rights, and love. This is Martin’s only public event in the GTA during this cross-country tour. This event is also a fundraiser to support Fairlawn's Refugee Sponsorship Program in partnership with Rainbow Railroad.
Masks Required
Cost: Free, Registration Required
In the next BPP, we will be looking at the relationship between Judas and Jesus. Judas was a trusted disciple, the treasurer, and yet he is the one who betrays Christ to the authorities and makes the arrest and crucifixion of Jesus possible. He has been seen as the world’s worst traitor, and also as someone who was serving the will of God. His story raises questions of betrayal, sin, and the possibility of forgiveness. All are welcome to join in this session, no prior reading required.
In the next BPP, we will be looking at the relationship between Judas and Jesus. Judas was a trusted disciple, the treasurer, and yet he is the one who betrays Christ to the authorities and makes the arrest and crucifixion of Jesus possible. He has been seen as the world’s worst traitor, and also as someone who was serving the will of God. His story raises questions of betrayal, sin, and the possibility of forgiveness. All are welcome to join in this session, no prior reading required.
Davisville Spring Clothing Swap (hosted by Works-in-Progress art collective and Glebe Road United Church)
Keep good clothes in circulation- donate your gently used clothes and pick up some new to you clothes- all free!! Everyone welcome.
À La Mode Choir Proudly Reprises: Raise Me Up with special guests EmBoddiement! An uplifting evening of choral music in the gospel style! Held at ESG United Church on Saturday, February 18 at 7:30 pm. Tickets $25 adults and $10 students.
Book by Richard Rohr and discussion facilitated by Rev. Stephen Milton
Wednesday, February 15 from 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Most of us tend to think of the second half of life as largely about getting old, dealing with health issues, and letting go of life, but the thesis of this book is exactly the opposite. What looks like falling down can be experienced as ''falling upward'' in a spiritual, psychological sense. Rohr argues that in the second half of life we really start to understand what life is about , who we are, and what we can give to ourselves and the world to be fully realized people. But few know this path is possible in our modern world that values youth above all else. Join Stephen as we discuss this book together
Spend Valentine's Saturday with us at Lawrence Park Community Church for a special concert of music that we love and we fell in love to. Date: Saturday, February 11th from 7 - 9 pm.
Tickets Cost Senior/Youth - $25; Adult - $35; Online - $35
Join an online book study of Brian D. MacLaren’s Faith After Doubt. Offered over two evenings January 31 and February 7 at 7:30 pm on Zoom. Led by Janet Hardy through the ESG United Church adult education group.
Rev. Stephen Milton leads an online class called Bible for Busy People. This session is on the topic of Forgiveness. Forgiveness is considered a key to Christian faith, and something which we all need to practice in our daily lives. But actually forgiving, really wiping the slate clean can be very difficult. In this session of the BBP, we will look at scripture passages and stories where God urges us to forgive, and explains how to do it. If you've ever needed to forgive someone, this session is for you.
Rev. Stephen Milton leads an online class called Bible for Busy People. This session is on the topic of Forgiveness. Forgiveness is considered a key to Christian faith, and something which we all need to practice in our daily lives. But actually forgiving, really wiping the slate clean can be very difficult. In this session of the BBP, we will look at scripture passages and stories where God urges us to forgive, and explains how to do it. If you've ever needed to forgive someone, this session is for you.
Join an online book study of Brian D. MacLaren’s Faith After Doubt. Offered over two evenings January 31 and February 7 at 7:30 pm on Zoom. Led by Janet Hardy through the ESG United Church adult education group.
Waste in Toronto
Wednesday, January 25th, 7 pm - 8:30 pm
The North Toronto Faithful Green Actions Team invites you to an online learning event with special guest speaker, Emily Alfred, from the Toronto Environmental Alliance.
To receive the zoom link, contact Peter Wilkins.
Anti-Black racism in Ontario schools frequently channels Black students into detentions, suspensions and incarceration at a much higher rate than among other students. On January 25th we will explore this issue by screening the short new documentary "The School to Prison Pipeline in Ontario," followed by a discussion.
Hosted at Lawrence Park Community Church.
ESG United Church hosts a free speaker series called Compassionate Justice several times each year. The third speaker for this year is Lisa Kerr on the topic “What Judges Don’t Decide at Sentencing”.
