Faith LivedChurch Activities and Events
Contemplation and Conversation
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 church office
Wednesday Reflection
The weekly Zoom Bible study from noon-1pm has restarted for the season.
This season, rather than studying the lectionary, the group will explore Eugene Peterson's book Eat This Book to learn about reading scripture together. All are welcome!
Song of Faith Study
📍 Online
🗓️ Monday's, October 20th - December 1st
On behalf of the Spiritual Growth Committee, we are excited to invite you to join our upcoming "Song of Faith" study, hosted by Elaine Foulkes and Karrie Phair.
The "Song of Faith" is a contemporary statement of faith, adopted by the United Church of Canada in 2006. The statement has been updated from previous statements, and was created to provide a "verbal picture" of what the United Church understands its faith to be in an early 21st-century context. The statement encourages us to live out our faith with boldness, to seek God's vision for a world where human dignity is defended and creation is mended.
This study will run for 7 weeks, and is offered online only on Monday's, from October 20th to December 1st, from 7pm to 8:30pm. Whether you are new to faith studies, or a regular participant, we believe you will find this time together a welcoming and enriching experience.
If you are interested in participating, please contact Eva at office@runnymedeunited.org and let her know you'll be attending. We hope you will consider joining us.
Elaine Foulkes and Karrie Phair
Contemplation and Conversation
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 church office
Wednesday Reflection
The weekly Zoom Bible study from noon-1pm has restarted for the season.
This season, rather than studying the lectionary, the group will explore Eugene Peterson's book Eat This Book to learn about reading scripture together. All are welcome!
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.
Open House!
The church is throwing an open house, and you’re invited!
Come for morning service, stay for coffee. With beverage and cookies in hand, talk to folks about what happens at Runnymede—from a safe and welcoming space to explore faith and enjoy community to meaningful ways to promote justice locally and globally.
Song of Faith Study
📍 Online
🗓️ Monday's, October 20th - December 1st
On behalf of the Spiritual Growth Committee, we are excited to invite you to join our upcoming "Song of Faith" study, hosted by Elaine Foulkes and Karrie Phair.
The "Song of Faith" is a contemporary statement of faith, adopted by the United Church of Canada in 2006. The statement has been updated from previous statements, and was created to provide a "verbal picture" of what the United Church understands its faith to be in an early 21st-century context. The statement encourages us to live out our faith with boldness, to seek God's vision for a world where human dignity is defended and creation is mended.
This study will run for 7 weeks, and is offered online only on Monday's, from October 20th to December 1st, from 7pm to 8:30pm. Whether you are new to faith studies, or a regular participant, we believe you will find this time together a welcoming and enriching experience.
If you are interested in participating, please contact Eva at office@runnymedeunited.org and let her know you'll be attending. We hope you will consider joining us.
Elaine Foulkes and Karrie Phair
Contemplation and Conversation
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 church office
Wednesday Reflection
The weekly Zoom Bible study from noon-1pm has restarted for the season.
This season, rather than studying the lectionary, the group will explore Eugene Peterson's book Eat This Book to learn about reading scripture together. All are welcome!
Song of Faith Study
📍 Online
🗓️ Monday's, October 20th - December 1st
On behalf of the Spiritual Growth Committee, we are excited to invite you to join our upcoming "Song of Faith" study, hosted by Elaine Foulkes and Karrie Phair.
The "Song of Faith" is a contemporary statement of faith, adopted by the United Church of Canada in 2006. The statement has been updated from previous statements, and was created to provide a "verbal picture" of what the United Church understands its faith to be in an early 21st-century context. The statement encourages us to live out our faith with boldness, to seek God's vision for a world where human dignity is defended and creation is mended.
This study will run for 7 weeks, and is offered online only on Monday's, from October 20th to December 1st, from 7pm to 8:30pm. Whether you are new to faith studies, or a regular participant, we believe you will find this time together a welcoming and enriching experience.
If you are interested in participating, please contact Eva at office@runnymedeunited.org and let her know you'll be attending. We hope you will consider joining us.
Elaine Foulkes and Karrie Phair
Contemplation and Conversation
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 church office
Wednesday Reflection
The weekly Zoom Bible study from noon-1pm has restarted for the season.
This season, rather than studying the lectionary, the group will explore Eugene Peterson's book Eat This Book to learn about reading scripture together. All are welcome!
Bloor West Village Arts and Crafts Show
42nd Annual Bloor West Village Arts & Craft Show
Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Runnymede United Church – 432 Runnymede Road
Join us for a beloved community tradition now in its 42nd season!
🛍 Seven rooms of incredible handmade crafts
🍎 The Bake & Deli Table – Famous for our apple pies, homemade baking, deli items, and hearty soup
☕ The Kitchen Café – Enjoy lunch, coffee, tea, and snacks
🎉 A full day of shopping and fun for the whole family!
Admission: $4.00 (Children 12 and under enter free)
Vendor Update:
Our 2025 show is now fully booked, and we are keeping a waitlist. If you are a vendor interested in being contacted should space become available, please reach out to:
Judy Whitfield, Show Convenor
📌 Mark your calendars — you won’t want to miss it!
Song of Faith Study
📍 Online
🗓️ Monday's, October 20th - December 1st
On behalf of the Spiritual Growth Committee, we are excited to invite you to join our upcoming "Song of Faith" study, hosted by Elaine Foulkes and Karrie Phair.
The "Song of Faith" is a contemporary statement of faith, adopted by the United Church of Canada in 2006. The statement has been updated from previous statements, and was created to provide a "verbal picture" of what the United Church understands its faith to be in an early 21st-century context. The statement encourages us to live out our faith with boldness, to seek God's vision for a world where human dignity is defended and creation is mended.
This study will run for 7 weeks, and is offered online only on Monday's, from October 20th to December 1st, from 7pm to 8:30pm. Whether you are new to faith studies, or a regular participant, we believe you will find this time together a welcoming and enriching experience.
If you are interested in participating, please contact Eva at office@runnymedeunited.org and let her know you'll be attending. We hope you will consider joining us.
Elaine Foulkes and Karrie Phair
Contemplation and Conversation
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 church office
Wednesday Reflection
The weekly Zoom Bible study from noon-1pm has restarted for the season.
This season, rather than studying the lectionary, the group will explore Eugene Peterson's book Eat This Book to learn about reading scripture together. All are welcome!
Song of Faith Study
📍 Online
🗓️ Monday's, October 20th - December 1st
On behalf of the Spiritual Growth Committee, we are excited to invite you to join our upcoming "Song of Faith" study, hosted by Elaine Foulkes and Karrie Phair.
The "Song of Faith" is a contemporary statement of faith, adopted by the United Church of Canada in 2006. The statement has been updated from previous statements, and was created to provide a "verbal picture" of what the United Church understands its faith to be in an early 21st-century context. The statement encourages us to live out our faith with boldness, to seek God's vision for a world where human dignity is defended and creation is mended.
This study will run for 7 weeks, and is offered online only on Monday's, from October 20th to December 1st, from 7pm to 8:30pm. Whether you are new to faith studies, or a regular participant, we believe you will find this time together a welcoming and enriching experience.
If you are interested in participating, please contact Eva at office@runnymedeunited.org and let her know you'll be attending. We hope you will consider joining us.
Elaine Foulkes and Karrie Phair
Contemplation and Conversation
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 church office
Wednesday Reflection
The weekly Zoom Bible study from noon-1pm has restarted for the season.
This season, rather than studying the lectionary, the group will explore Eugene Peterson's book Eat This Book to learn about reading scripture together. All are welcome!
Song of Faith Study
📍 Online
🗓️ Monday's, October 20th - December 1st
On behalf of the Spiritual Growth Committee, we are excited to invite you to join our upcoming "Song of Faith" study, hosted by Elaine Foulkes and Karrie Phair.
The "Song of Faith" is a contemporary statement of faith, adopted by the United Church of Canada in 2006. The statement has been updated from previous statements, and was created to provide a "verbal picture" of what the United Church understands its faith to be in an early 21st-century context. The statement encourages us to live out our faith with boldness, to seek God's vision for a world where human dignity is defended and creation is mended.
This study will run for 7 weeks, and is offered online only on Monday's, from October 20th to December 1st, from 7pm to 8:30pm. Whether you are new to faith studies, or a regular participant, we believe you will find this time together a welcoming and enriching experience.
If you are interested in participating, please contact Eva at office@runnymedeunited.org and let her know you'll be attending. We hope you will consider joining us.
Elaine Foulkes and Karrie Phair
Contemplation and Conversation
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 church office
Wednesday Reflection
The weekly Zoom Bible study from noon-1pm has restarted for the season.
This season, rather than studying the lectionary, the group will explore Eugene Peterson's book Eat This Book to learn about reading scripture together. All are welcome!
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.
Shoebox Sunday
Runnymede United Outreach - Christmas Shoeboxes
Date for Bringing to the Church – November 30, 2025
Runnymede is supporting Unison Health and Community Services, located at Rogers Road and Keele Street just north of our church again this year. This agency supports moms, babies, families, adults and seniors with many programs including pre– and post natal classes, employment counselling and settlement advice. They are very happy to continue our connection through our shoebox donations. Boxes can be filled for moms, babies (try to be generic), and children ages 1-12.
It is time to begin to prepare your boxes! Please bring the wrapped filled boxes (lids wrapped separate from the bottoms) to the church for White Gift Sunday on November 30th at 10:30 a.m. or leave in the church office during the week of November 23rd, 2025
Choose to fill a Christmas box for one (or more) of the following: ·
Baby Girl or Baby Boy
Girl 1-3 years, 4-8 years, 9-12 years
Boy 1-3 years, 4-8 years, 9-12 years
Mother/Woman
Father/Man
Please see this document for more information on Christmas Shoeboxes, including ideas and labels.
If you cannot fill a shoebox but wish to support this project, please consider making a donation towards a gift card by doing an e-transfer to treasurer@runnymedeunited.org
Gift cards at $25 value will be handed out to families for purchases such as larger winter items like boots or coats, food or medicines. Thank you.
Dickens' A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol returns! The Runnymede annual reading of the classic Dickens’ tale is back on Sunday November 30 at 7 pm, featuring another stellar lineup of readers and performers, including Noah Reid (Schitt’s Creek), Beau Dixon (Passing Strange), Tom Power (CBC’s Q), Susan Ormiston (CBC News), Afrim Pristine (community leader) with more to come!
All proceeds from this evening of holiday storytelling and song go towards the Food Community Outreach program in support of Bloor West Food Bank and other community food security initiatives.
Song of Faith Study
📍 Online
🗓️ Monday's, October 20th - December 1st
On behalf of the Spiritual Growth Committee, we are excited to invite you to join our upcoming "Song of Faith" study, hosted by Elaine Foulkes and Karrie Phair.
The "Song of Faith" is a contemporary statement of faith, adopted by the United Church of Canada in 2006. The statement has been updated from previous statements, and was created to provide a "verbal picture" of what the United Church understands its faith to be in an early 21st-century context. The statement encourages us to live out our faith with boldness, to seek God's vision for a world where human dignity is defended and creation is mended.
This study will run for 7 weeks, and is offered online only on Monday's, from October 20th to December 1st, from 7pm to 8:30pm. Whether you are new to faith studies, or a regular participant, we believe you will find this time together a welcoming and enriching experience.
If you are interested in participating, please contact Eva at office@runnymedeunited.org and let her know you'll be attending. We hope you will consider joining us.
Elaine Foulkes and Karrie Phair
Contemplation and Conversation
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 church office
Annual Christmas Pageant
All our welcome for a fun morning for family and friends as we celebrate the Christmas season.
Contemplation and Conversation
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 church office
Carols by Candlelight
Join Runnymede United Church for a beautiful candlelit concert and sing the songs of the season! Enjoy an evening of uplifting carols, featuring talented musicians in a warm and festive atmosphere. After the concert, stay for a reception in Memorial Hall with delicious treats and holiday cheer. All are welcome!
Contemplation and Conversation
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 church office
Family Christmas Service
We invite you, your children, and/or grandchildren to attend our Christmas Eve Family Service on Tuesday, December 24th at 5pm. Join us in-person at our Runnymede Campus or online.
Communion & Carols Service
Attend our Traditional Christmas Eve service on Tuesday, December 24th at 7pm on our Runnymede Campus.
All are welcome in-person and online.
Communion & Candlelight Service
Our last Christmas Eve service will be on Tuesday, December 24th at 11pm on our Runnymede Campus.
Join us in-person or online for a Reflective Service & Communion.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday Reflection
The weekly Zoom Bible study from noon-1pm has restarted for the season.
This season, rather than studying the lectionary, the group will explore Eugene Peterson's book Eat This Book to learn about reading scripture together. All are welcome!
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.
Outdoor Worship & BBQ
On Sunday, September 21st, enjoy a special outdoor worship service, live-streamed on YouTube, followed by our annual BBQ with burgers, hot dogs, and veggie/gluten-free options.
Just bring yourself—food and fellowship await!
In case of rain, we’ll move indoors to Memorial Hall.
Vacation Bible Camp
Games, music, crafts, science experiments, activities, snacks, and more! Join us for a week of fun, friendship, and faith exploration.
Come make new friends and enjoy fun activities—everyone is welcome!
The cost is 20$/child or $50/family.
Contact our office to enroll.
Vacation Bible Camp
Games, music, crafts, science experiments, activities, snacks, and more! Join us for a week of fun, friendship, and faith exploration.
Come make new friends and enjoy fun activities—everyone is welcome!
The cost is 20$/child or $50/family.
Contact our office to enroll.
Vacation Bible Camp
Games, music, crafts, science experiments, activities, snacks, and more! Join us for a week of fun, friendship, and faith exploration.
Come make new friends and enjoy fun activities—everyone is welcome!
The cost is 20$/child or $50/family.
Contact our office to enroll.
Vacation Bible Camp
Games, music, crafts, science experiments, activities, snacks, and more! Join us for a week of fun, friendship, and faith exploration.
Come make new friends and enjoy fun activities—everyone is welcome!
The cost is 20$/child or $50/family.
Contact our office to enroll.
Vacation Bible Camp
Games, music, crafts, science experiments, activities, snacks, and more! Join us for a week of fun, friendship, and faith exploration.
Come make new friends and enjoy fun activities—everyone is welcome!
The cost is 20$/child or $50/family.
Contact our office to enroll.
Contemplation & Conversation
Join this group that meets weekly to reflect and converse about life, faith, and more.
100th Anniversary Service & Reception
We’re celebrating this milestone with a special anniversary service with Guest Preacher, Rev. Linda Levin and a reception to follow. Linda served as Runnymede United’s minister for 29 years and has had an incredible journey—from growing up in a Jewish home in apartheid South Africa to being ordained in 1979. Since retiring, Linda founded Village of Love Canada, supporting Kenyan women who care for AIDS-orphaned children in the Kibera slums. We’re excited to have her lead us in worship during this special month!
The service will be in-person and livestreamed.
Contemplation & Conversation
Join this group that meets weekly to reflect and converse about life, faith, and more.
Contemplation & Conversation
Join this group that meets weekly to reflect and converse about life, faith, and more.
Town Hall Meeting
You’re Invited!
Town Hall Meeting
This year we’re 100 years strong.
How do we build a thriving, vibrant, and hope-filled future?
What better time to lean into goal-setting and plan-making than now?
The church Board is hosting a presentation and discussion about priorities, goals, and plans.
We need your input and ideas. Please come.
Town Hall Meeting (Online)
You’re Invited!
Town Hall Meeting
This year we’re 100 years strong.
How do we build a thriving, vibrant, and hope-filled future?
What better time to lean into goal-setting and plan-making than now?
The church Board is hosting a presentation and discussion about priorities, goals, and plans.
We need your input and ideas. Please come.
RSVP by May 21st to the church office to receive the Zoom link
Contemplation & Conversation
Join this group that meets weekly to reflect and converse about life, faith, and more.
Contemplation & Conversation
Join this group that meets weekly to reflect and converse about life, faith, and more.
Swansea Town Hall Meeting & Windermere Campus Tour
The monthly Swansea Historical Society meeting will take place at our Windermere Campus at 7:30pm, where members of the Runnymede community will share news of our centennial celebrations, the history of the amalgamation between the congregations, and the history of Windermere United Church pre-amalgamation. The evening will end with a tour of the space and refreshments in the parlour. All are welcome!
Contemplation & Conversation
Join this group that meets weekly to reflect and converse about life, faith, and more.
Contemplation & Conversation
Join this group that meets weekly to reflect and converse about life, faith, and more.
Contemplation & Conversation
Join this group that meets weekly to reflect and converse about life, faith, and more.
Contemplation & Conversation
Join this group that meets weekly to reflect and converse about life, faith, and more.
Easter Sunrise Service
Mark the dawn of Easter Day with us at the shore of the Humber River!
Good Friday
Continue your journey through Holy Week with this sacred service.
Service will be in-person and livestreamed.
