Join us this Advent and Christmas season as we anticipate and celebrate the birth of our Saviour Jesus Christ.
ADVENT – The Season of Waiting and Preparation
Messy Church – Advent for Families. Friday, Nov 26th, 5:30pm. At this family-friendly event, we will explore our Godly Play Advent Kits and learn about Jesus’ coming through songs, crafts and games. All are welcome! In-person.
Food Drive, in support of the Daily Bread Food Bank. Nov 27th-Dec 26th. We are once again collecting donations for the Daily Bread Food Bank. Donations can be dropped off during church office hours or on weekends at the Scouts tree lot located in our parking lot. You can also donate financially through our website! Just specify “Daily Bread Food Bank” as the fund of choice.
“Christmas Cheer” Outreach Concert. Sunday, Dec 5th, 4:00pm. This free concert is a fundraiser for the Daily Bread Food Bank and Lakeshore Out of the Cold. An eclectic mix of tangos and christmassy jazz, this concert will feature the talents of: Carlo Berardinucci (vocals); Julian Milkis (clarinet); Andras Weber (cello); Robert Horvath (piano); Ethan Ardelli (drums); and Attila Darvas (bass). This concert is still available for viewing here: concert page. Livestreamed.
Mitten Tree, for LAMP and Women’s Habitat. Dec 5th-19th. This year we will be donating hats and mittens for Women’s Habitat and for LAMP. The need for warm clothing is greater than ever this year. There is a mitten tree located at the front entrance to the church, as well as a donation bin just outside the church office door. We will be collecting until December 19th.
Blue Christmas Service (Church by Candlelight). Wednesday, Dec 15th, 7:30pm. A beautiful and contemplative service. Take a moment away from the rush and bustle of the holiday season to re-centre your thoughts on the coming of Emmanuel, God with us. Watch the service or register to attend. In-person & Livestreamed.
CHRISTMAS EVE
Christmas Eve Family Celebration. 4:00pm. This family-friendly service will include communion and will visually narrate the Christmas Story. For families watching by livestream, have your creche/nativity scene empty and waiting for the Christ-child so that you can participate at home! Partake during communion by having food and drink ready. Livestreamed only. WATCH HERE
Christmas Eve Candlelight Eucharist. 10:00pm. This service will be a traditional candlelight service of carols and communion. Livestreamed only. WATCH HERE
CHRISTMAS DAY
Christmas Day Service. 10:30am. We celebrate the coming of our Saviour in this simple and intimate service. Livestreamed only. WATCH HERE
“The Hope of Christmas: A Light in the Darkness” (Christmas Pageant). Noon on Christmas Day. What happens when the Church Kids and Youth Group have to perform a remote Christmas Pageant AGAIN?! Tune in on YouTube for a live premiere or watch at your leisure from the Church website. We have new actors, new jokes, new tech, and new special effects to share with you in our pageant this year. Premiered. WATCH HERE
CANCELLATION OF IN-PERSON SERVICES
To learn more about the COVID safety measures we have instated, please check out this announcement.
FOR THOSE WITHOUT INTERNET . . .
For loved ones who may not be able to watch the service online, a dial-in option is available for all of our Christmas services. Participants can listen to the service as it is occurring by following these instructions:
- Call the dial-in number: 647-558-0588
- Enter the Meeting ID: 977 1456 4840, then press #.
- If you dial in early, please stay on the line until the broadcast begins.
- No participant code is required. If prompted for one, press #.