Faith LivedChurch Activities and Events
Outdoor Service & BBQ
Our annual outdoor service and BBQ is coming up on Sunday, September 20th! We will worship on the front lawn followed by a free BBQ.
Bible Study
Bible study focused on the Revised Common Lectionary readings resumes for the fall. We will meet on Zoom each Wednesday from noon to 1:00 pm from September 23rd to November 25th.
We will first read through each scripture once. Then we will choose one text to reflect upon in a Lectio Divina style. Some or all of the scripture passages will be the focus of Worship the following Sunday.
Please feel free to join for all the sessions or occasionally as you are able.
Contact Eva ((416) 767-6729, Ext.1000 or office@runnymedeunited.org) to indicate you would like to participate. Then the Zoom host, Elaine Foulkes, will send you the Zoom link by email.
Orange Shirt Sunday
Together, we mark Orange Shirt Day to honour residential school survivors and those who did not come home. You are invited to wear orange to commemorate this day of remembering and commitment to truth and reconciliation.
Women's Fellowship
Attention: All Women of the church! Women’s Fellowship is back this fall, and our launch date is Tuesday, September 29th at 6:30pm in Memorial Hall for an old-fashioned potluck supper. All women are welcome.
If your last name starts with A-L, please bring a main course or salad; if your last name starts with M-Z, please bring a dessert (squares, cookies, cake, pie etc!). To avoid a lot of kitchen work, please bring your own plate, utensils and mug. We will provide napkins, glasses and beverage.
RSVP to Judy Whitfield (Judy.Whitfield@sympatico.ca) by Tuesday, September 22nd. A great opportunity to reconnect after the summer and to meet new folks in a relaxed, friendly way.
Bible Study
Bible study focused on the Revised Common Lectionary readings resumes for the fall. We will meet on Zoom each Wednesday from noon to 1:00 pm from September 23rd to November 25th.
We will first read through each scripture once. Then we will choose one text to reflect upon in a Lectio Divina style. Some or all of the scripture passages will be the focus of Worship the following Sunday.
Please feel free to join for all the sessions or occasionally as you are able.
Contact Eva ((416) 767-6729, Ext.1000 or office@runnymedeunited.org) to indicate you would like to participate. Then the Zoom host, Elaine Foulkes, will send you the Zoom link by email.
Bible Study
Bible study focused on the Revised Common Lectionary readings resumes for the fall. We will meet on Zoom each Wednesday from noon to 1:00 pm from September 23rd to November 25th.
We will first read through each scripture once. Then we will choose one text to reflect upon in a Lectio Divina style. Some or all of the scripture passages will be the focus of Worship the following Sunday.
Please feel free to join for all the sessions or occasionally as you are able.
Contact Eva ((416) 767-6729, Ext.1000 or office@runnymedeunited.org) to indicate you would like to participate. Then the Zoom host, Elaine Foulkes, will send you the Zoom link by email.
Bible Study
Bible study focused on the Revised Common Lectionary readings resumes for the fall. We will meet on Zoom each Wednesday from noon to 1:00 pm from September 23rd to November 25th.
We will first read through each scripture once. Then we will choose one text to reflect upon in a Lectio Divina style. Some or all of the scripture passages will be the focus of Worship the following Sunday.
Please feel free to join for all the sessions or occasionally as you are able.
Contact Eva ((416) 767-6729, Ext.1000 or office@runnymedeunited.org) to indicate you would like to participate. Then the Zoom host, Elaine Foulkes, will send you the Zoom link by email.
Runnymede Reads - Fall 2026 Book Study
Runnymede Reads: Explore Our Fall 2026 Book Selections
Join Runnymede Reads this fall for thoughtful conversation, reflection, and connection. In October, join us for a one-evening discussion of And the Birds Rained Down by Jocelyn Saucier on October 15th. Then, beginning November 12th, we’ll explore The Wisdom of the Odyssey by Philip Cousineau through a six-week study, meeting Thursday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30pm on Zoom through December 17th. All are welcome!
Click here to learn more about the books.
New to Runnymede Reads? Register through Eva in the church office to join us.
Bible Study
Bible study focused on the Revised Common Lectionary readings resumes for the fall. We will meet on Zoom each Wednesday from noon to 1:00 pm from September 23rd to November 25th.
We will first read through each scripture once. Then we will choose one text to reflect upon in a Lectio Divina style. Some or all of the scripture passages will be the focus of Worship the following Sunday.
Please feel free to join for all the sessions or occasionally as you are able.
Contact Eva ((416) 767-6729, Ext.1000 or office@runnymedeunited.org) to indicate you would like to participate. Then the Zoom host, Elaine Foulkes, will send you the Zoom link by email.
Sunday Worship & Open House
Join us for our worship service and then stick around for coffee and cookies. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new people, learn more about life at Runnymede United, explore our programs and ministries, and see how we’re building a more just, compassionate and connected community, locally and around the world.
All are welcome!
Pie Making is Back
Mark your calendars! Pie Making is back! Help us prepare 70+ apple pies to be sold at our Annual Bloor West Village Arts and Crafts Show. Dates for pie making are Monday, October 26th from 6:00 - 9:00pm in the church kitchen AND Tuesday, November 3rd from 12:30 - 4:00pm. Sign up at coffee hour or email Judy Whitfield at judy.whitfield@sympatico.ca or Janet Mather at themathers@rogers.com. Remember, many hands make light work! Can you make pastry? Email Janet Mather to volunteer.
Bible Study
Bible study focused on the Revised Common Lectionary readings resumes for the fall. We will meet on Zoom each Wednesday from noon to 1:00 pm from September 23rd to November 25th.
We will first read through each scripture once. Then we will choose one text to reflect upon in a Lectio Divina style. Some or all of the scripture passages will be the focus of Worship the following Sunday.
Please feel free to join for all the sessions or occasionally as you are able.
Contact Eva ((416) 767-6729, Ext.1000 or office@runnymedeunited.org) to indicate you would like to participate. Then the Zoom host, Elaine Foulkes, will send you the Zoom link by email.
Women's Fellowship
Women’s Fellowship will take place on Wednesday, October 28th, in the Kingsbury Room. Join us for an evening of fellowship, conversation, and community in a welcoming and supportive space. All are welcome.
Come and bring a friend. For more information, email Judy Whitfield (Judy.Whitfield@sympatico.ca).
Sunday Worship
Join us on Sunday, November 1st, as we welcome Very Rev. Carmen Lansdowne as our guest preacher for a special Stewardship Sunday sermon.
Pie Making
Mark your calendars! Pie Making is back! Help us prepare 70+ apple pies to be sold at our Annual Bloor West Village Arts and Crafts Show. Dates for pie making are Monday, October 26th from 6:00 - 9:00pm in the church kitchen AND Tuesday, November 3rd from 12:30 - 4:00pm. Sign up at coffee hour or email Judy Whitfield at judy.whitfield@sympatico.ca or Janet Mather at themathers@rogers.com. Remember, many hands make light work! Can you make pastry? Email Janet Mather to volunteer.
Bible Study
Bible study focused on the Revised Common Lectionary readings resumes for the fall. We will meet on Zoom each Wednesday from noon to 1:00 pm from September 23rd to November 25th.
We will first read through each scripture once. Then we will choose one text to reflect upon in a Lectio Divina style. Some or all of the scripture passages will be the focus of Worship the following Sunday.
Please feel free to join for all the sessions or occasionally as you are able.
Contact Eva ((416) 767-6729, Ext.1000 or office@runnymedeunited.org) to indicate you would like to participate. Then the Zoom host, Elaine Foulkes, will send you the Zoom link by email.
Bible Study
Bible study focused on the Revised Common Lectionary readings resumes for the fall. We will meet on Zoom each Wednesday from noon to 1:00 pm from September 23rd to November 25th.
We will first read through each scripture once. Then we will choose one text to reflect upon in a Lectio Divina style. Some or all of the scripture passages will be the focus of Worship the following Sunday.
Please feel free to join for all the sessions or occasionally as you are able.
Contact Eva ((416) 767-6729, Ext.1000 or office@runnymedeunited.org) to indicate you would like to participate. Then the Zoom host, Elaine Foulkes, will send you the Zoom link by email.
Runnymede Reads - Fall 2026 Book Study
Runnymede Reads: Explore Our Fall 2026 Book Selections
Join Runnymede Reads this fall for thoughtful conversation, reflection, and connection. In October, join us for a one-evening discussion of And the Birds Rained Down by Jocelyn Saucier on October 15th.
Then, beginning November 12th, we’ll explore The Wisdom of the Odyssey by Philip Cousineau through a six-week study, meeting Thursday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30pm on Zoom through December 17th. All are welcome!
Click here to learn more about the books.
New to Runnymede Reads? Register through Eva in the church office to join us.
43rd Bloor West Village Arts and Crafts Show
43rd Bloor West Village Arts and Crafts Show
The 2026 Arts and Crafts Show is sold out. The show will take place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 9:00am – 3:00pm.
We are currently accepting email addresses for a waitlist only. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email bloorwestarts@netscape.net.
As this popular show sells out quickly each year, we appreciate your interest and support in sharing the event within the wider community.
Bible Study
Bible study focused on the Revised Common Lectionary readings resumes for the fall. We will meet on Zoom each Wednesday from noon to 1:00 pm from September 23rd to November 25th.
We will first read through each scripture once. Then we will choose one text to reflect upon in a Lectio Divina style. Some or all of the scripture passages will be the focus of Worship the following Sunday.
Please feel free to join for all the sessions or occasionally as you are able.
Contact Eva ((416) 767-6729, Ext.1000 or office@runnymedeunited.org) to indicate you would like to participate. Then the Zoom host, Elaine Foulkes, will send you the Zoom link by email.
Runnymede Reads - Fall 2026 Book Study
Runnymede Reads: Explore Our Fall 2026 Book Selections
Join Runnymede Reads this fall for thoughtful conversation, reflection, and connection. In October, join us for a one-evening discussion of And the Birds Rained Down by Jocelyn Saucier on October 15th.
Then, beginning November 12th, we’ll explore The Wisdom of the Odyssey by Philip Cousineau through a six-week study, meeting Thursday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30pm on Zoom through December 17th. All are welcome!
Click here to learn more about the books.
New to Runnymede Reads? Register through Eva in the church office to join us.
Sunday Worship
Join us on Sunday, November 22nd, as we observe Reign of Christ Sunday and honour Trans Day of Remembrance, remembering transgender lives lost and affirming our commitment to love, dignity, and inclusion.
Bible Study
Bible study focused on the Revised Common Lectionary readings resumes for the fall. We will meet on Zoom each Wednesday from noon to 1:00 pm from September 23rd to November 25th.
We will first read through each scripture once. Then we will choose one text to reflect upon in a Lectio Divina style. Some or all of the scripture passages will be the focus of Worship the following Sunday.
Please feel free to join for all the sessions or occasionally as you are able.
Contact Eva ((416) 767-6729, Ext.1000 or office@runnymedeunited.org) to indicate you would like to participate. Then the Zoom host, Elaine Foulkes, will send you the Zoom link by email.
Women's Fellowship
Women’s Fellowship will be held on Wednesday, November 25th in the Kingsbury Room. Join us for an evening of fellowship, conversation, and community in a welcoming and supportive space. All are welcome.
Come and bring a friend. For more information, email Judy Whitfield (Judy.Whitfield@sympatico.ca).
Runnymede Reads - Fall 2026 Book Study
Runnymede Reads: Explore Our Fall 2026 Book Selections
Join Runnymede Reads this fall for thoughtful conversation, reflection, and connection. In October, join us for a one-evening discussion of And the Birds Rained Down by Jocelyn Saucier on October 15th.
Then, beginning November 12th, we’ll explore The Wisdom of the Odyssey by Philip Cousineau through a six-week study, meeting Thursday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30pm on Zoom through December 17th. All are welcome!
Click here to learn more about the books.
New to Runnymede Reads? Register through Eva in the church office to join us.
Christmas Shoe Box Sunday
Christmas Outreach projects are not that far off! Sunday, November 29th is the first Sunday of Advent and this is traditionally our Christmas Shoe Box Sunday. Only 12 weeks away and those weeks will fly by in our busy church. Once again, our partners, Unison Health and Community Services, are looking forward to our filled Christmas shoeboxes for moms, dads and children from babies to 12-year-olds, as well as any gift cards that will augment the needs of their clients who lack the resources to ensure a happy Christmas for their families. Time to find and wrap a shoebox or two, fill with appropriate gifts for a Mother, Father, or baby/child from the ages of 0 years to 12 years AND/OR make a donation towards a gift card (payable to treasurer@runnymedeunited.org) to help make a family’s Christmas a little brighter. Bring your shoeboxes to church on the morning of Sunday, November 29th, where they will be packed and delivered to Unison Health later that week. Volunteers will be needed that morning to help sort and pack as well as drivers (preferably with vans!) to help deliver the boxes to Unison Health (~Rogers and Keele Streets) early in the week. More reminders to follow!
Runnymede Reads - Fall 2026 Book Study
Runnymede Reads: Explore Our Fall 2026 Book Selections
Join Runnymede Reads this fall for thoughtful conversation, reflection, and connection. In October, join us for a one-evening discussion of And the Birds Rained Down by Jocelyn Saucier on October 15th.
Then, beginning November 12th, we’ll explore The Wisdom of the Odyssey by Philip Cousineau through a six-week study, meeting Thursday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30pm on Zoom through December 17th. All are welcome!
Click here to learn more about the books.
New to Runnymede Reads? Register through Eva in the church office to join us.
Runnymede Reads - Fall 2026 Book Study
Runnymede Reads: Explore Our Fall 2026 Book Selections
Join Runnymede Reads this fall for thoughtful conversation, reflection, and connection. In October, join us for a one-evening discussion of And the Birds Rained Down by Jocelyn Saucier on October 15th.
Then, beginning November 12th, we’ll explore The Wisdom of the Odyssey by Philip Cousineau through a six-week study, meeting Thursday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30pm on Zoom through December 17th. All are welcome!
Click here to learn more about the books.
New to Runnymede Reads? Register through Eva in the church office to join us.
Women's Fellowship
Women’s Fellowship will be held on Wednesday, December 16th in the Kingsbury Room. Join us for an evening of fellowship, conversation, and community in a welcoming and supportive space. All are welcome.
Come and bring a friend. For more information, email Judy Whitfield (Judy.Whitfield@sympatico.ca)
Runnymede Reads - Fall 2026 Book Study
Runnymede Reads: Explore Our Fall 2026 Book Selections
Join Runnymede Reads this fall for thoughtful conversation, reflection, and connection. In October, join us for a one-evening discussion of And the Birds Rained Down by Jocelyn Saucier on October 15th.
Then, beginning November 12th, we’ll explore The Wisdom of the Odyssey by Philip Cousineau through a six-week study, meeting Thursday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30pm on Zoom through December 17th. All are welcome!
Click here to learn more about the books.
New to Runnymede Reads? Register through Eva in the church office to join us.
Queer Coffee Hour
The Affirm committee invites those who identify as members of the Queer community to join us for an hour of coffee. We meet once each season; our next coffee hour is Sunday, September 13th, after worship, in the Kingsbury room.
Here we:
Meet and greet those who identify as a member of the LGBTQ2SIA+ community.
Gain a network of queer people within the congregation.
Share stories about your journey, celebrate your wins, and discuss the strains of our shared realities.
We look forward to meeting with you!
Blessing of the Backpacks
All are welcome for this first service after Labour Day! We will be blessing students' backpacks for the year ahead, and celebrating the transitions that come with this time of year!
Sunday Worship
Join us for worship on Sunday, August 9th, as we welcome Rev. Adele Halliday as our guest preacher. We look forward to worshipping together and hearing the message Rev. Adele Halliday will share.
Sunday Worship
Join us for worship on Sunday, August 2nd, as we welcome Rev. Linda Levin as our guest preacher. We look forward to worshipping together and hearing Rev. Linda Levin's message.
Sunday Worship
Join us for worship on Sunday, July 26th, as we welcome guest preacher Don Tripe. We look forward to worshipping together.
Vacation Bible Camp
Vacation Bible Camp
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Ages: 5–12
$20 per camper | Max $50 per family
Location:
356 Windermere Ave,
Toronto, ON M6S 3L3
Get ready for games, crafts, snacks, and lots of fun.
Spread the word and join in the excitement!
To sign up or learn more, contact the church office at office@runnymedeunited.org.
Seniors’ Program
Runnymede United Church and Parkdale Golden Age Foundation are excited to announce a new seniors’ program in May and June. Seniors 60+ are invited to come for coffee, activities and a hot lunch.
Come on your own. Bring a friend. Invite a senior you know.
Pre-registration is required: by phone at (416) 536-5534 or by email at pgaf@rogers.com. Pay $8 cash on the day.
Wednesdays, May 13 and 27, June 10 and 24. 10 am to 1 pm. Runnymede UC, 432 Runnymede Rd.
A Conversation About Reconciliation – Seeking a Path Forward
A Conversation About Reconciliation – Seeking a Path Forward
How can the Runnymede United Church community find its way forward through meaningful actions of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples?
How can we develop relationships with Indigenous communities and organizations to seek guidance and partnership for our reconciliation journey?
What is The United Church of Canada doing about reconciliation now, and what has changed since the report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission?
What approach should be used to reach out to other Runnymede United Church members to join or lead this journey?
You are invited to an after-worship conversation about reconciliation on Sunday, June 14th, 12:00pm - 1:15pm in the Kingsbury Room.
Facilitator: Lori Ransom, Reconciliation and Indigenous Justice Animator at the General Council office.
All are welcome. We hope you will be part of this important conversation.
Anniversary Sunday
Celebrate Anniversary Sunday with us on June 14th at 10:30am as we welcome guest preacher Rev. Brigid Maya Douglas. Attend in person at 432 Runnymede Road or join online via YouTube. All are welcome as we gather for this special service.
Runnymede Reads Zoom Book Group
The Runnymede Reads Zoom book group will be concluding before the summer with a series of four “Bedtime Stories for Adults”. There’s no need to read anything in advance or prepare answers to questions. You just need to show up when you’re able and enjoy a short reading selection on Thursday, May 21st, 28th, and June 4th and 11th from 7:00pm - 8:30pm.
The group’s facilitators, Janet Petrie and Linda Cameron, will alternate weeks sharing their reading selection, which will be followed by a discussion. If you are new to the group, please contact Eva in the office to register to receive the Zoom link.
Forgetting: What's Normal, What's Not, and When to Pay Attention
What kinds of forgetting are normal as we age? When should we pay attention? And how does memory actually work in everyday life?
Join us for a thoughtful and accessible evening conversation with Dr. Bill Hockley, Professor Emeritus of Psychology and longtime memory researcher:
Forgetting: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and When to Pay Attention
Dr. Hockley will explore common experiences of memory and aging, including:
• normal age-related memory changes
• why some things feel familiar but hard to retrieve
• how memory changes over time
• when changes may deserve closer attention
The evening will include a presentation, moderated discussion, audience questions, and dessert and refreshments afterward in a relaxed community setting.
Attendees will also receive a practical take-home resource booklet with information on:
• simple ways to support safety and independence at home
• planning living spaces with aging in mind
• community resources related to memory and aging
Free community event
Registration requested
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Presented by Good Company Service, Safety, and Accessibility at Home in partnership with Runnymede United Church.
Seeking the Spirit: Pride Service
Our Seeking the Spirit service in June will be pride-themed! We will explore the joy and fun of pride with music and visual arts. All are welcome.
This service will be in-person at our Windermere Campus.
Seniors’ Program
Runnymede United Church and Parkdale Golden Age Foundation are excited to announce a new seniors’ program in May and June. Seniors 60+ are invited to come for coffee, activities and a hot lunch.
Come on your own. Bring a friend. Invite a senior you know.
Pre-registration is required: by phone at (416) 536-5534 or by email at pgaf@rogers.com. Pay $8 cash on the day.
Wednesdays, May 13 and 27, June 10 and 24. 10 am to 1 pm. Runnymede UC, 432 Runnymede Rd.
Contemplation and Conversation Group
All are welcome to a weekly online gathering to reflect on poetry or spiritual text. We invite voluntary responses and wait in silence until someone speaks. We are a friendly group and guided by Spirit we support one another. We close with a prayer circle. However you come is okay. First time attendees: contact Eva in the Church Office. The last meeting before we break for the summer is Tuesday, June 9th.
Sunday Worship
Sunday, June 7th, will also be New Members Sunday, as we warmly welcome individuals who are becoming official members of our congregation. Join us as we celebrate this meaningful step in their faith journey and in the life of our church community.
Runnymede Reads Zoom Book Group
The Runnymede Reads Zoom book group will be concluding before the summer with a series of four “Bedtime Stories for Adults”. There’s no need to read anything in advance or prepare answers to questions. You just need to show up when you’re able and enjoy a short reading selection on Thursday, May 21st, 28th, and June 4th and 11th from 7:00pm - 8:30pm.
The group’s facilitators, Janet Petrie and Linda Cameron, will alternate weeks sharing their reading selection, which will be followed by a discussion. If you are new to the group, please contact Eva in the office to register to receive the Zoom link.
Contemplation and Conversation Group
All are welcome to a weekly online gathering to reflect on poetry or spiritual text. We invite voluntary responses and wait in silence until someone speaks. We are a friendly group and guided by Spirit we support one another. We close with a prayer circle. However you come is okay. First time attendees: contact Eva in the Church Office. The last meeting before we break for the summer is Tuesday, June 9th.
Sunday Worship
On Sunday, May 31st, we celebrate Trinity Sunday. Rev. Laura’s reflection that day will be an “ask me anything,” session, an interactive reflection in which we can ponder our spiritual questions together.
Community Meal
All are welcome for our delicious and nutritious Community Meal the last Saturday of the month! The menu is our famous vegetable soup, salad, roast beef and roast potatoes with gravy, steamed vegetables, and homemade dessert.
Our doors open for community time, coffee, tea, fruit, and cookies at 4pm. Dinner is served at 5pm. Enjoy live music while dinner is served!
To volunteer, please contact Rev. Laura.
Runnymede Reads Zoom Book Group
The Runnymede Reads Zoom book group will be concluding before the summer with a series of four “Bedtime Stories for Adults”. There’s no need to read anything in advance or prepare answers to questions. You just need to show up when you’re able and enjoy a short reading selection on Thursday, May 21st, 28th, and June 4th and 11th from 7:00pm - 8:30pm.
The group’s facilitators, Janet Petrie and Linda Cameron, will alternate weeks sharing their reading selection, which will be followed by a discussion. If you are new to the group, please contact Eva in the office to register to receive the Zoom link.
Women’s Fellowship Returns to Runnymede
Calling all women to join us on Wednesday, May 27th at 7:30pm in the Kingsbury Room. Our gathering will include social time, refreshments, and guest presenters from Romero House. These speakers will enlighten us about their important work with refugee families in our neighbourhood.
Women’s Fellowship is delighted to be back for the women of Runnymede after a hiatus as far back as 2020. Come and bring a friend. For more information, email Judy Whitfield (Judy.Whitfield@sympatico.ca).