Faith LivedChurch Activities and Events
Contemplation and Conversation Group
Contemplation and Conversation Group
First and Third Tuesdays at 7:00 pm.
Second and Fourth Tuesdays at 1:00 pm
All are welcome to a weekly one hour 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.
Co-facilitated by Kristine and Kindra
Bible Study
We invite you to join us for a Bible Study that will be a time of fellowship, encouragement, and conversation. Our Bible study is focused on readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. Included is a close reading of one passage in lectio-divina style.
Whether you are deeply familiar with scripture or just curious and exploring, you are welcome at our table!
We gather on Wednesday's from Noon - 1pm on Zoom from September 23rd to November 25th
Whether you are joining us just this once to check things out, or looking to make this a part of your weekly routine, you are always welcome. Feel free to participate at whatever pace feels right for you!
If you're interested, please Contact Eva at (416) 767-6729, Ext. 1000, or office@runnymedeunited.org), and we'll email you with a Zoom link for the gathering.
We hope to see you soon!
Your Zoom Host and facilitator,
Elaine Foulkes
Seeking the Spirit Service
Everyone is welcome for the first Seeking the Spirit service of the season on Wednesday, October 14th at 7:00pm in the sanctuary of the Runnymede Campus.
What's the difference between these services and Sunday morning? Seeking the Spirit offers a more casual and creative approach to worship. This worship series is coordinated by Reverend Laura, with leadership from members of the community. It runs on a monthly basis, from October to June, the second Wednesday of the month.
The upcoming service will be a contemplative service led by Laura, with guided meditative prayer, moments of conversation, and an informal celebration of communion. Everyone is invited to participate in whichever aspects of the service feel right to them.
We hope to see you there!
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.
Contemplation and Conversation Group
Contemplation and Conversation Group
First and Third Tuesdays at 7:00 pm.
Second and Fourth Tuesdays at 1:00 pm
All are welcome to a weekly one hour 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.
Co-facilitated by Kristine and Kindra
North of 60 Seniors Group
North of 60 is a new community seniors group starting Wednesday, October 7th. We’re building from the successful pilot run in May and June but with a few changes. North of 60 will be more of a community people build than a program seniors attend. You’ll be part of the decision-making and helping it to all run smoothly.
Still featuring “coffee and chat,” gentle movement exercises and fun learning or recreational activities, and still wrapping with a lunch we’ll bring in. In an attempt to cover cost, the fee is now $10 per session.
The first and third Wednesday mornings of the month, 10:00am to 1:00pm. Registration details online.
Come out and be part of this new group. Even better, bring a friend!
Bible Study
We invite you to join us for a Bible Study that will be a time of fellowship, encouragement, and conversation. Our Bible study is focused on readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. Included is a close reading of one passage in lectio-divina style.
Whether you are deeply familiar with scripture or just curious and exploring, you are welcome at our table!
We gather on Wednesday's from Noon - 1pm on Zoom from September 23rd to November 25th
Whether you are joining us just this once to check things out, or looking to make this a part of your weekly routine, you are always welcome. Feel free to participate at whatever pace feels right for you!
If you're interested, please Contact Eva at (416) 767-6729, Ext. 1000, or office@runnymedeunited.org), and we'll email you with a Zoom link for the gathering.
We hope to see you soon!
Your Zoom Host and facilitator,
Elaine Foulkes
Song of Faith Study
SONG OF FAITH STUDY
MONTHLY GATHERINGS
On behalf of the Spiritual Growth Committee, we are excited to invite you to join our upcoming “Song of Faith” study. The “Song of Faith” is a contemporary statement of faith, adopted by the United Church of Canada in 2006. The statement was created to provide a “verbal picture” of what the United Church understands its faith to be in an early 21st century context and 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 is uniquely structured as a rotation series based on the themes embedded in the Song of Faith. What that means is, each session is designed as a stand-alone discussion. You are welcome to join any session, attend just once, attend sporadically, or come every month, depending on your availability and interest. Running from October through June, the entire rotation will restart every September/October. We designed this recurring schedule to give you maximum flexibility and better fit your personal calendar.
When: The Third Wednesday of every month
Beginning on: Wednesday October 21st
Time: 7pm – 8:30pm
Where: Online only
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 will be attending.
AND - If you are making a last-minute decision to join us, simply send an email to Karrie (karrenphair@gmail.com) at or before 6:45 p.m. prior to the session, and she'll be happy to send you a link to our call."
We hope you will consider joining us, we'd love to see you!
Your Hosts:
Elaine Foulkes & Karrie Phair
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.
Contemplation and Conversation Group
Contemplation and Conversation Group
First and Third Tuesdays at 7:00 pm.
Second and Fourth Tuesdays at 1:00 pm
All are welcome to a weekly one hour 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.
Co-facilitated by Kristine and Kindra
Bible Study
We invite you to join us for a Bible Study that will be a time of fellowship, encouragement, and conversation. Our Bible study is focused on readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. Included is a close reading of one passage in lectio-divina style.
Whether you are deeply familiar with scripture or just curious and exploring, you are welcome at our table!
We gather on Wednesday's from Noon - 1pm on Zoom from September 23rd to November 25th
Whether you are joining us just this once to check things out, or looking to make this a part of your weekly routine, you are always welcome. Feel free to participate at whatever pace feels right for you!
If you're interested, please Contact Eva at (416) 767-6729, Ext. 1000, or office@runnymedeunited.org), and we'll email you with a Zoom link for the gathering.
We hope to see you soon!
Your Zoom Host and facilitator,
Elaine Foulkes
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!
First Sunday of Advent
Join us on Sunday, November 29, at 10:30am as we celebrate Advent 1 with the lighting of the Candle of Hope and Holy Communion, marking the beginning of the Advent season as we prepare our hearts for Christmas.
Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”
Runnymede’s favourite holiday tradition returns for another reading of Charles Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol" on Sunday November 29th at 7:00 pm! Celebrity readers and wonderful guest musicians come together for this fundraiser for the Runnymede Food Community Outreach initiative, providing meals to hundreds of clients of Bloor West Food Bank each week. Tickets go on sale Sunday October 11th at 9:00am for $30 (plus service charge) and will be available through this link: Dickens Tickets
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 Pageant
Our annual Christmas Pageant is Sunday, December 6th this year, in-person at 432 Runnymede Road and online on YouTube at 10:30am! If you would like to be involved as a cast or crew member, please reach out to Rev. Laura by Friday, October 30th. There will be a part for everyone who wishes to be involved; no experience is required!
Seeking the Spirit Service
the Spirit service of the season on Wednesday, October 14th at 7:00pm in the sanctuary of the Runnymede Campus.
What's the difference between these services and Sunday morning? Seeking the Spirit offers a more casual and creative approach to worship. This worship series is coordinated by Reverend Laura, with leadership from members of the community. It runs on a monthly basis, from October to June, the second Wednesday of the month.
The upcoming service will be a contemplative service led by Laura, with guided meditative prayer, moments of conversation, and an informal celebration of communion. Everyone is invited to participate in whichever aspects of the service feel right to them.
We hope to see you there!
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.
Song of Faith Study
SONG OF FAITH STUDY
MONTHLY GATHERINGS
On behalf of the Spiritual Growth Committee, we are excited to invite you to join our upcoming “Song of Faith” study. The “Song of Faith” is a contemporary statement of faith, adopted by the United Church of Canada in 2006. The statement was created to provide a “verbal picture” of what the United Church understands its faith to be in an early 21st century context and 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 is uniquely structured as a rotation series based on the themes embedded in the Song of Faith. What that means is, each session is designed as a stand-alone discussion. You are welcome to join any session, attend just once, attend sporadically, or come every month, depending on your availability and interest. Running from October through June, the entire rotation will restart every September/October. We designed this recurring schedule to give you maximum flexibility and better fit your personal calendar.
When: The Third Wednesday of every month
Beginning on: Wednesday October 21st
Time: 7pm – 8:30pm
Where: Online only
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 will be attending.
AND - If you are making a last-minute decision to join us, simply send an email to Karrie (karrenphair@gmail.com) at or before 6:45 p.m. prior to the session, and she'll be happy to send you a link to our call."
We hope you will consider joining us, we'd love to see you!
Your Hosts:
Elaine Foulkes & Karrie Phair
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.
Song of Faith Study
SONG OF FAITH STUDY
MONTHLY GATHERINGS
On behalf of the Spiritual Growth Committee, we are excited to invite you to join our upcoming “Song of Faith” study. The “Song of Faith” is a contemporary statement of faith, adopted by the United Church of Canada in 2006. The statement was created to provide a “verbal picture” of what the United Church understands its faith to be in an early 21st century context and 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 is uniquely structured as a rotation series based on the themes embedded in the Song of Faith. What that means is, each session is designed as a stand-alone discussion. You are welcome to join any session, attend just once, attend sporadically, or come every month, depending on your availability and interest. Running from October through June, the entire rotation will restart every September/October. We designed this recurring schedule to give you maximum flexibility and better fit your personal calendar.
When: The Third Wednesday of every month
Beginning on: Wednesday October 21st
Time: 7pm – 8:30pm
Where: Online only
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 will be attending.
AND - If you are making a last-minute decision to join us, simply send an email to Karrie (karrenphair@gmail.com) at or before 6:45 p.m. prior to the session, and she'll be happy to send you a link to our call."
We hope you will consider joining us, we'd love to see you!
Your Hosts:
Elaine Foulkes & Karrie Phair
Song of Faith Study
SONG OF FAITH STUDY
MONTHLY GATHERINGS
On behalf of the Spiritual Growth Committee, we are excited to invite you to join our upcoming “Song of Faith” study. The “Song of Faith” is a contemporary statement of faith, adopted by the United Church of Canada in 2006. The statement was created to provide a “verbal picture” of what the United Church understands its faith to be in an early 21st century context and 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 is uniquely structured as a rotation series based on the themes embedded in the Song of Faith. What that means is, each session is designed as a stand-alone discussion. You are welcome to join any session, attend just once, attend sporadically, or come every month, depending on your availability and interest. Running from October through June, the entire rotation will restart every September/October. We designed this recurring schedule to give you maximum flexibility and better fit your personal calendar.
When: The Third Wednesday of every month
Beginning on: Wednesday October 21st
Time: 7pm – 8:30pm
Where: Online only
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 will be attending.
AND - If you are making a last-minute decision to join us, simply send an email to Karrie (karrenphair@gmail.com) at or before 6:45 p.m. prior to the session, and she'll be happy to send you a link to our call."
We hope you will consider joining us, we'd love to see you!
Your Hosts:
Elaine Foulkes & Karrie Phair
Song of Faith Study
SONG OF FAITH STUDY
MONTHLY GATHERINGS
On behalf of the Spiritual Growth Committee, we are excited to invite you to join our upcoming “Song of Faith” study. The “Song of Faith” is a contemporary statement of faith, adopted by the United Church of Canada in 2006. The statement was created to provide a “verbal picture” of what the United Church understands its faith to be in an early 21st century context and 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 is uniquely structured as a rotation series based on the themes embedded in the Song of Faith. What that means is, each session is designed as a stand-alone discussion. You are welcome to join any session, attend just once, attend sporadically, or come every month, depending on your availability and interest. Running from October through June, the entire rotation will restart every September/October. We designed this recurring schedule to give you maximum flexibility and better fit your personal calendar.
When: The Third Wednesday of every month
Beginning on: Wednesday October 21st
Time: 7pm – 8:30pm
Where: Online only
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 will be attending.
AND - If you are making a last-minute decision to join us, simply send an email to Karrie (karrenphair@gmail.com) at or before 6:45 p.m. prior to the session, and she'll be happy to send you a link to our call."
We hope you will consider joining us, we'd love to see you!
Your Hosts:
Elaine Foulkes & Karrie Phair
Song of Faith Study
SONG OF FAITH STUDY
MONTHLY GATHERINGS
On behalf of the Spiritual Growth Committee, we are excited to invite you to join our upcoming “Song of Faith” study. The “Song of Faith” is a contemporary statement of faith, adopted by the United Church of Canada in 2006. The statement was created to provide a “verbal picture” of what the United Church understands its faith to be in an early 21st century context and 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 is uniquely structured as a rotation series based on the themes embedded in the Song of Faith. What that means is, each session is designed as a stand-alone discussion. You are welcome to join any session, attend just once, attend sporadically, or come every month, depending on your availability and interest. Running from October through June, the entire rotation will restart every September/October. We designed this recurring schedule to give you maximum flexibility and better fit your personal calendar.
When: The Third Wednesday of every month
Beginning on: Wednesday October 21st
Time: 7pm – 8:30pm
Where: Online only
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 will be attending.
AND - If you are making a last-minute decision to join us, simply send an email to Karrie (karrenphair@gmail.com) at or before 6:45 p.m. prior to the session, and she'll be happy to send you a link to our call."
We hope you will consider joining us, we'd love to see you!
Your Hosts:
Elaine Foulkes & Karrie Phair
Song of Faith Study
SONG OF FAITH STUDY
MONTHLY GATHERINGS
On behalf of the Spiritual Growth Committee, we are excited to invite you to join our upcoming “Song of Faith” study. The “Song of Faith” is a contemporary statement of faith, adopted by the United Church of Canada in 2006. The statement was created to provide a “verbal picture” of what the United Church understands its faith to be in an early 21st century context and 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 is uniquely structured as a rotation series based on the themes embedded in the Song of Faith. What that means is, each session is designed as a stand-alone discussion. You are welcome to join any session, attend just once, attend sporadically, or come every month, depending on your availability and interest. Running from October through June, the entire rotation will restart every September/October. We designed this recurring schedule to give you maximum flexibility and better fit your personal calendar.
When: The Third Wednesday of every month
Beginning on: Wednesday October 21st
Time: 7pm – 8:30pm
Where: Online only
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 will be attending.
AND - If you are making a last-minute decision to join us, simply send an email to Karrie (karrenphair@gmail.com) at or before 6:45 p.m. prior to the session, and she'll be happy to send you a link to our call."
We hope you will consider joining us, we'd love to see you!
Your Hosts:
Elaine Foulkes & Karrie Phair
Song of Faith Study
SONG OF FAITH STUDY
MONTHLY GATHERINGS
On behalf of the Spiritual Growth Committee, we are excited to invite you to join our upcoming “Song of Faith” study. The “Song of Faith” is a contemporary statement of faith, adopted by the United Church of Canada in 2006. The statement was created to provide a “verbal picture” of what the United Church understands its faith to be in an early 21st century context and 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 is uniquely structured as a rotation series based on the themes embedded in the Song of Faith. What that means is, each session is designed as a stand-alone discussion. You are welcome to join any session, attend just once, attend sporadically, or come every month, depending on your availability and interest. Running from October through June, the entire rotation will restart every September/October. We designed this recurring schedule to give you maximum flexibility and better fit your personal calendar.
When: The Third Wednesday of every month
Beginning on: Wednesday October 21st
Time: 7pm – 8:30pm
Where: Online only
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 will be attending.
AND - If you are making a last-minute decision to join us, simply send an email to Karrie (karrenphair@gmail.com) at or before 6:45 p.m. prior to the session, and she'll be happy to send you a link to our call."
We hope you will consider joining us, we'd love to see you!
Your Hosts:
Elaine Foulkes & Karrie Phair
Bible Study
We invite you to join us for a Bible Study that will be a time of fellowship, encouragement, and conversation. Our Bible study is focused on readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. Included is a close reading of one passage in lectio-divina style.
Whether you are deeply familiar with scripture or just curious and exploring, you are welcome at our table!
We gather on Wednesday's from Noon - 1pm on Zoom from September 23rd to November 25th
Whether you are joining us just this once to check things out, or looking to make this a part of your weekly routine, you are always welcome. Feel free to participate at whatever pace feels right for you!
If you're interested, please Contact Eva at (416) 767-6729, Ext. 1000, or office@runnymedeunited.org), and we'll email you with a Zoom link for the gathering.
We hope to see you soon!
Your Zoom Host and facilitator,
Elaine Foulkes
North of 60 Seniors Group
North of 60 is a new community seniors group. We’re building from the successful pilot run in May and June but with a few changes. North of 60 will be more of a community people build than a program seniors attend. You’ll be part of the decision-making and helping it to all run smoothly.
Still featuring “coffee and chat,” gentle movement exercises and fun learning or recreational activities, and still wrapping with a lunch we’ll bring in. In an attempt to cover cost, the fee is now $10 per session.
The first and third Wednesday mornings of the month, 10:00am to 1:00pm. Registration details online.
Come out and be part of this new group. Even better, bring a friend!
Contemplation and Conversation Group
Contemplation and Conversation Group
First and Third Tuesdays at 7:00 pm.
Second and Fourth Tuesdays at 1:00 pm
All are welcome to a weekly one hour 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.
Co-facilitated by Kristine and Kindra
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.
Sunday Worship
Join us on Sunday, November 1st at 10:30am as we welcome The Very Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne as our guest preacher. Carmen served as the 44th Moderator of The United Church of Canada (2022–2025) and was the first Indigenous woman elected to the role. An ordained minister, author, and Assistant Professor of United Church of Canada Studies at Emmanuel College, she will be preaching on stewardship. All are welcome, in person at 432 Runnymede Rd or online via YouTube.
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).
Bible Study
We invite you to join us for a Bible Study that will be a time of fellowship, encouragement, and conversation. Our Bible study is focused on readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. Included is a close reading of one passage in lectio-divina style.
Whether you are deeply familiar with scripture or just curious and exploring, you are welcome at our table!
We gather on Wednesday's from Noon - 1pm on Zoom from September 23rd to November 25th
Whether you are joining us just this once to check things out, or looking to make this a part of your weekly routine, you are always welcome. Feel free to participate at whatever pace feels right for you!
If you're interested, please Contact Eva at (416) 767-6729, Ext. 1000, or office@runnymedeunited.org), and we'll email you with a Zoom link for the gathering.
We hope to see you soon!
Your Zoom Host and facilitator,
Elaine Foulkes
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.
Contemplation and Conversation Group
Contemplation and Conversation Group
First and Third Tuesdays at 7:00 pm.
Second and Fourth Tuesdays at 1:00 pm
All are welcome to a weekly one hour 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.
Co-facilitated by Kristine and Kindra
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!
Chance to Dance
Fall into fun - on Saturday, October 24, 7:30 – 9:30pm. Village of Love is holding another evening of square and line dancing at Runnymede United Church. No experience or partner required. Everyone is welcome. Tickets are $25, or make a donation and be a Village Champion ($50). All proceeds are in support of Village of Love Canada an organization making a difference in the lives of children orphaned by AIDS. Get your friends together and get your tickets here.
Christmas Choir Rehearsals Begin
Christmas Choir starts on Thursday, October 22nd from 8:30-9:30 pm in the Sanctuary. Christmas Choir is a great opportunity to join our Chancel Choir for the special services in Advent and Christmas such as the Dickens A Christmas Carol reading and Carols By Candlelight. Christmas Choir rehearses each week, with the start time moving a little earlier the closer we get to December. Please come out to our first rehearsal or reach out to David (david@davidambrose.net) with any questions.
Song of Faith Study
SONG OF FAITH STUDY
MONTHLY GATHERINGS
On behalf of the Spiritual Growth Committee, we are excited to invite you to join our upcoming “Song of Faith” study. The “Song of Faith” is a contemporary statement of faith, adopted by the United Church of Canada in 2006. The statement was created to provide a “verbal picture” of what the United Church understands its faith to be in an early 21st century context and 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 is uniquely structured as a rotation series based on the themes embedded in the Song of Faith. What that means is, each session is designed as a stand-alone discussion. You are welcome to join any session, attend just once, attend sporadically, or come every month, depending on your availability and interest. Running from October through June, the entire rotation will restart every September/October. We designed this recurring schedule to give you maximum flexibility and better fit your personal calendar.
When: The Third Wednesday of every month
Beginning on: Wednesday October 21st
Time: 7pm – 8:30pm
Where: Online only
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 will be attending.
AND - If you are making a last-minute decision to join us, simply send an email to Karrie (karrenphair@gmail.com) at or before 6:45 p.m. prior to the session, and she'll be happy to send you a link to our call."
We hope you will consider joining us, we'd love to see you!
Your Hosts:
Elaine Foulkes & Karrie Phair
Bible Study
We invite you to join us for a Bible Study that will be a time of fellowship, encouragement, and conversation. Our Bible study is focused on readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. Included is a close reading of one passage in lectio-divina style.
Whether you are deeply familiar with scripture or just curious and exploring, you are welcome at our table!
We gather on Wednesday's from Noon - 1pm on Zoom from September 23rd to November 25th
Whether you are joining us just this once to check things out, or looking to make this a part of your weekly routine, you are always welcome. Feel free to participate at whatever pace feels right for you!
If you're interested, please Contact Eva at (416) 767-6729, Ext. 1000, or office@runnymedeunited.org), and we'll email you with a Zoom link for the gathering.
We hope to see you soon!
Your Zoom Host and facilitator,
Elaine Foulkes
Contemplation and Conversation Group
Contemplation and Conversation Group
First and Third Tuesdays at 7:00 pm.
Second and Fourth Tuesdays at 1:00 pm
All are welcome to a weekly one hour 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.
Co-facilitated by Kristine and Kindra
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.
Seeking the Spirit Service
Everyone is welcome for the first Seeking the Spirit service of the season on Wednesday, October 14th at 7:00pm in the sanctuary of the Runnymede Campus.
What's the difference between these services and Sunday morning? Seeking the Spirit offers a more casual and creative approach to worship. This worship series is coordinated by Reverend Laura, with leadership from members of the community. It runs on a monthly basis, from October to June, the second Wednesday of the month.
The upcoming service will be a contemplative service led by Laura, with guided meditative prayer, moments of conversation, and an informal celebration of communion. Everyone is invited to participate in whichever aspects of the service feel right to them.
We hope to see you there!
Bible Study
We invite you to join us for a Bible Study that will be a time of fellowship, encouragement, and conversation. Our Bible study is focused on readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. Included is a close reading of one passage in lectio-divina style.
Whether you are deeply familiar with scripture or just curious and exploring, you are welcome at our table!
We gather on Wednesday's from Noon - 1pm on Zoom from September 23rd to November 25th
Whether you are joining us just this once to check things out, or looking to make this a part of your weekly routine, you are always welcome. Feel free to participate at whatever pace feels right for you!
If you're interested, please Contact Eva at (416) 767-6729, Ext. 1000, or office@runnymedeunited.org), and we'll email you with a Zoom link for the gathering.
We hope to see you soon!
Your Zoom Host and facilitator,
Elaine Foulkes
Contemplation and Conversation Group
Contemplation and Conversation Group
First and Third Tuesdays at 7:00 pm.
Second and Fourth Tuesdays at 1:00 pm
All are welcome to a weekly one hour 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.
Co-facilitated by Kristine and Kindra
Bible Study
We invite you to join us for a Bible Study that will be a time of fellowship, encouragement, and conversation. Our Bible study is focused on readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. Included is a close reading of one passage in lectio-divina style.
Whether you are deeply familiar with scripture or just curious and exploring, you are welcome at our table!
We gather on Wednesday's from Noon - 1pm on Zoom from September 23rd to November 25th
Whether you are joining us just this once to check things out, or looking to make this a part of your weekly routine, you are always welcome. Feel free to participate at whatever pace feels right for you!
If you're interested, please Contact Eva at (416) 767-6729, Ext. 1000, or office@runnymedeunited.org), and we'll email you with a Zoom link for the gathering.
We hope to see you soon!
Your Zoom Host and facilitator,
Elaine Foulkes
North of 60 Seniors Group
North of 60 is a new community seniors group starting Wednesday, October 7th. We’re building from the successful pilot run in May and June but with a few changes. North of 60 will be more of a community people build than a program seniors attend. You’ll be part of the decision-making and helping it to all run smoothly.
Still featuring “coffee and chat,” gentle movement exercises and fun learning or recreational activities, and still wrapping with a lunch we’ll bring in. In an attempt to cover cost, the fee is now $10 per session.
The first and third Wednesday mornings of the month, 10:00am to 1:00pm. Registration details online.
Come out and be part of this new group. Even better, bring a friend!
Contemplation and Conversation Group
Contemplation and Conversation Group
First and Third Tuesdays at 7:00 pm.
Second and Fourth Tuesdays at 1:00 pm
All are welcome to a weekly one hour 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.
Co-facilitated by Kristine and Kindra
Worldwide Communion Sunday
We will be celebrating Worldwide Communion on Sunday, October 4th. This is a special celebration as many denominations around the world celebrate the sacrament of Communion on the same day to celebrate our unity as members of the body of Christ. Runnymede has an open table where all people are welcome without exclusion. If you are joining online, you are invited to prepare your own elements and share the meal with us.
Runnymede United Church has a history of providing assistance to people in our community in many ways. There are many people who are struggling to provide the basic necessities for themselves and their families with the financial challenges of these days. One of our outreach offerings is giving gift cards for groceries to assist people to have access to good nutrition. We will be taking up a special offering on October 4th when we celebrate Communion to support our gift card outreach. All offerings received through our Benevolent Offering are held for that purpose and only used for that ministry. We will on occasion have a special offering to support this ongoing work.
Please consider supporting this ministry.
Bible Study
We invite you to join us for a Bible Study that will be a time of fellowship, encouragement, and conversation. Our Bible study is focused on readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. Included is a close reading of one passage in lectio-divina style.
Whether you are deeply familiar with scripture or just curious and exploring, you are welcome at our table!
We gather on Wednesday's from Noon - 1pm on Zoom from September 23rd to November 25th
Whether you are joining us just this once to check things out, or looking to make this a part of your weekly routine, you are always welcome. Feel free to participate at whatever pace feels right for you!
If you're interested, please Contact Eva at (416) 767-6729, Ext. 1000, or office@runnymedeunited.org), and we'll email you with a Zoom link for the gathering.
We hope to see you soon!
Your Zoom Host and facilitator,
Elaine Foulkes
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.
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.