Faith Lived

Church Activities and Events

Aging Faithfully
Feb
19

Aging Faithfully

What happens to our faith as we age? We all age differently, and God calls each of us to new spiritual birth as we mature and deepen our faith. 

This study will help to explore:

* The journey of retirement

* Lifestyle changes

* New limitations

* New opportunities that come with aging well

5-week study beginning February 5th, 26. Thursdays at 2pm. 

In-person @ Runnymede campus and by Zoom. 

Co-leaders - Rev. Laura Gallagher-Doucette, and Judy Hauserman.

To register, call 416-767-6729 or email office@runnymedeunited.org

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Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart
Feb
19

Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart

Brian McLaren (2024) offers a nuanced exploration of hope, grief, and the transformative power of rethinking how we live, connect, and act in turbulent times. 

A timely guide for cultivating resilience, courage, and wisdom in facing today’s challenges.   

A six-week study:  Thursday, January 22 to February 26

7 to 8:30 pm on Zoom

Please arrange to get your own copy of the book.

Discussion questions will be sent out in advance of each week’s discussion.

To register contact Phone: 416-767-6729

Email: office@runnymedeunited.org

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Contemplation & Conversation
Feb
24

Contemplation & Conversation

Faith and Formation

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

Tuesdays 7:00pm to 8:00pm

On ZOOM

To register Phone: 416-767-6729

Email: office@runnymedeunited.org

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Aging Faithfully
Feb
26

Aging Faithfully

What happens to our faith as we age? We all age differently, and God calls each of us to new spiritual birth as we mature and deepen our faith. 

This study will help to explore:

* The journey of retirement

* Lifestyle changes

* New limitations

* New opportunities that come with aging well

5-week study beginning February 5th, 26. Thursdays at 2pm. 

In-person @ Runnymede campus and by Zoom. 

Co-leaders - Rev. Laura Gallagher-Doucette, and Judy Hauserman.

To register, call 416-767-6729 or email office@runnymedeunited.org

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Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart
Feb
26

Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart

Brian McLaren (2024) offers a nuanced exploration of hope, grief, and the transformative power of rethinking how we live, connect, and act in turbulent times. 

A timely guide for cultivating resilience, courage, and wisdom in facing today’s challenges.   

A six-week study:  Thursday, January 22 to February 26

7 to 8:30 pm on Zoom

Please arrange to get your own copy of the book.

Discussion questions will be sent out in advance of each week’s discussion.

To register contact Phone: 416-767-6729

Email: office@runnymedeunited.org

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Community Meal
Feb
28

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.

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3-week Book Study: Encampment
Mar
3

3-week Book Study: Encampment

"An activist priest provides sanctuary for an encampment of unhoused people in her churchyard near Kensington Market, Toronto.  Known as an outspoken social justice activist, author Maggie Helwig has spent the last three years getting to know the residents and fighting tooth and nail to allow them to stay, battling various authorities that want to clear the yard.  Encampment tells the story of Helwig’s life-long activism as preparation for her fight to keep her churchyard open to people needing a home. More importantly, it introduces us to some of the residents: their lives, their challenges, their humanity." (Adapted from publisher)

We will meet in person on three consecutive Tuesday evenings: March 3, 10 and 17, from 7:00 to 8:30pm in the Kingsbury Room at the Runnymede Campus to discuss the book and issues raised by it. Leaders:  Katrina Hall and Monica McGlynn-Stewart.  To sign up or ask for more information, please email hall.katrina@outlook.com or see Monica at the sign-up table in Memorial Hall after church on Feb. 1, 15th or 22nd.  You can purchase a book from Monica as well.

P.S. The book is under 200 pages long, an easy read on a complex topic.

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Contemplation & Conversation
Mar
3

Contemplation & Conversation

Faith and Formation

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

Tuesdays 7:00pm to 8:00pm

On ZOOM

To register Phone: 416-767-6729

Email: office@runnymedeunited.org

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3-week Book Study: Encampment
Mar
10

3-week Book Study: Encampment

“An activist priest provides sanctuary for an encampment of unhoused people in her churchyard near Kensington Market, Toronto.  Known as an outspoken social justice activist, author Maggie Helwig has spent the last three years getting to know the residents and fighting tooth and nail to allow them to stay, battling various authorities that want to clear the yard.  Encampment tells the story of Helwig’s life-long activism as preparation for her fight to keep her churchyard open to people needing a home. More importantly, it introduces us to some of the residents: their lives, their challenges, their humanity." (Adapted from publisher)

We will meet in person on three consecutive Tuesday evenings: March 3, 10 and 17, from 7:00 to 8:30pm in the Kingsbury Room at the Runnymede Campus to discuss the book and issues raised by it. Leaders:  Katrina Hall and Monica McGlynn-Stewart.  To sign up or ask for more information, please email hall.katrina@outlook.com or see Monica at the sign-up table in Memorial Hall after church on Feb. 1, 15th or 22nd.  You can purchase a book from Monica as well.

P.S. The book is under 200 pages long, an easy read on a complex topic.

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Contemplation & Conversation
Mar
10

Contemplation & Conversation

Faith and Formation

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

Tuesdays 7:00pm to 8:00pm

On ZOOM

To register Phone: 416-767-6729

Email: office@runnymedeunited.org

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3-week Book Study: Encampment
Mar
17

3-week Book Study: Encampment

“An activist priest provides sanctuary for an encampment of unhoused people in her churchyard near Kensington Market, Toronto.  Known as an outspoken social justice activist, author Maggie Helwig has spent the last three years getting to know the residents and fighting tooth and nail to allow them to stay, battling various authorities that want to clear the yard.  Encampment tells the story of Helwig’s life-long activism as preparation for her fight to keep her churchyard open to people needing a home. More importantly, it introduces us to some of the residents: their lives, their challenges, their humanity." (Adapted from publisher)

We will meet in person on three consecutive Tuesday evenings: March 3, 10 and 17, from 7:00 to 8:30pm in the Kingsbury Room at the Runnymede Campus to discuss the book and issues raised by it. Leaders:  Katrina Hall and Monica McGlynn-Stewart.  To sign up or ask for more information, please email hall.katrina@outlook.com or see Monica at the sign-up table in Memorial Hall after church on Feb. 1, 15th or 22nd.  You can purchase a book from Monica as well.

P.S. The book is under 200 pages long, an easy read on a complex topic.

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Community Meal
Mar
28

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.

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Community Meal
Apr
25

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.

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Community Meal
May
30

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.

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Vacation Bible Camp
Jul
13
to Jul 17

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!

Questions? Call 416-767-6729

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Contemplation & Conversation
Feb
17

Contemplation & Conversation

Faith and Formation

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

Tuesdays 7:00pm to 8:00pm

On ZOOM

To register Phone: 416-767-6729

Email: office@runnymedeunited.org

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Pancake Supper
Feb
17

Pancake Supper

Flip Flip Hooray! Pancake Tuesday!

Tuesday, February 17th, 5–7pm. 

In-person: Runnymede Campus. 432 Runnymede Road

Join us for a feast of pancakes, maple syrup, sausages, toppings, fruit and treats! $10/person; $35/family cash/debit at the door.

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Community Meal - Lunch Edition
Feb
14

Community Meal - Lunch Edition

Join us for our Community Meal – Lunch Edition at Runnymede United Church. This is a time to gather, share a meal, and connect with others. Whether you’re coming on your own, with family, or with friends, you are warmly invited.

Saturday, February 14

Doors open at 11:30 am | Lunch served at 12:00 pm

432 Runnymede Road

All are welcome!

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Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart
Feb
12

Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart

Brian McLaren (2024) offers a nuanced exploration of hope, grief, and the transformative power of rethinking how we live, connect, and act in turbulent times. 

A timely guide for cultivating resilience, courage, and wisdom in facing today’s challenges.   

A six-week study:  Thursday, January 22 to February 26

7 to 8:30 pm on Zoom

Please arrange to get your own copy of the book.

Discussion questions will be sent out in advance of each week’s discussion.

To register contact Phone: 416-767-6729

Email: office@runnymedeunited.org

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Aging Faithfully
Feb
12

Aging Faithfully

What happens to our faith as we age? We all age differently, and God calls each of us to new spiritual birth as we mature and deepen our faith. 

This study will help to explore:

* The journey of retirement

* Lifestyle changes

* New limitations

* New opportunities that come with aging well

5-week study beginning February 5th, 26. Thursdays at 2pm. 

In-person @ Runnymede campus and by Zoom. 

Co-leaders - Rev. Laura Gallagher-Doucette, and Judy Hauserman.

To register, call 416-767-6729 or email office@runnymedeunited.org

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Affirming Book Study
Feb
11

Affirming Book Study

A four-week study with Donald Schmidt the author of The Bible and Homosexuality for Progressive Christians.

Donald Schmidt’s book study can help walk you through the scriptures and enlighten you to just how great God’s love is.

By invitation of the Affirming Ministries Support and Resource Team from the Canadian Shield and Shining Waters Regional Councils.

Wednesday nights 7 pm to 8:30 pm on Zoom

January 21, 28, February 4, and 11, 2026

To order the book ($18.95) go to: https://revdonald.ca/product/the-bible-and-homosexuality-for-progressive-christians/

To register go to: https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/equity/affirming-ministry/affirming-book-study/

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Contemplation & Conversation
Feb
10

Contemplation & Conversation

Faith and Formation

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

Tuesdays 7:00pm to 8:00pm

On ZOOM

To register Phone: 416-767-6729

Email: office@runnymedeunited.org

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Annual General Meeting
Feb
8

Annual General Meeting

The congregation's Annual General Meeting will be held following worship on Sunday, February 8th. A light lunch will be provided.

Advance material will be available online at the end of January/early February.

If you have any items you feel should be on the agenda as new business, please contact David Allen, Board Chair.

To contact David, email boardchair@runnymedeunited.org

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Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart
Feb
5

Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart

Brian McLaren (2024) offers a nuanced exploration of hope, grief, and the transformative power of rethinking how we live, connect, and act in turbulent times. 

A timely guide for cultivating resilience, courage, and wisdom in facing today’s challenges.   

A six-week study:  Thursday, January 22 to February 26

7 to 8:30 pm on Zoom

Please arrange to get your own copy of the book.

Discussion questions will be sent out in advance of each week’s discussion.

To register contact Phone: 416-767-6729

Email: office@runnymedeunited.org

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Aging Faithfully
Feb
5

Aging Faithfully

What happens to our faith as we age? We all age differently, and God calls each of us to new spiritual birth as we mature and deepen our faith. 

This study will help to explore:

* The journey of retirement

* Lifestyle changes

* New limitations

* New opportunities that come with aging well

5-week study beginning February 5th, 26. Thursdays at 2pm. 

In-person @ Runnymede campus and by Zoom. 

Co-leaders - Rev. Laura Gallagher-Doucette, and Judy Hauserman.

To register, call 416-767-6729 or email office@runnymedeunited.org

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Affirming Book Study
Feb
4

Affirming Book Study

A four-week study with Donald Schmidt the author of The Bible and Homosexuality for Progressive Christians.

Donald Schmidt’s book study can help walk you through the scriptures and enlighten you to just how great God’s love is.

By invitation of the Affirming Ministries Support and Resource Team from the Canadian Shield and Shining Waters Regional Councils.

Wednesday nights 7 pm to 8:30 pm on Zoom

January 21, 28, February 4, and 11, 2026

To order the book ($18.95) go to: https://revdonald.ca/product/the-bible-and-homosexuality-for-progressive-christians/

To register go to: https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/equity/affirming-ministry/affirming-book-study/

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Contemplation & Conversation
Feb
3

Contemplation & Conversation

Faith and Formation

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

Tuesdays 7:00pm to 8:00pm

On ZOOM

To register Phone: 416-767-6729

Email: office@runnymedeunited.org

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Community Meal
Jan
31

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.

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Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart
Jan
29

Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart

Brian McLaren (2024) offers a nuanced exploration of hope, grief, and the transformative power of rethinking how we live, connect, and act in turbulent times. 

A timely guide for cultivating resilience, courage, and wisdom in facing today’s challenges.   

A six-week study:  Thursday, January 22 to February 26

7 to 8:30 pm on Zoom

Please arrange to get your own copy of the book.

Discussion questions will be sent out in advance of each week’s discussion.

To register contact Phone: 416-767-6729

Email: office@runnymedeunited.org

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Affirming Book Study
Jan
28

Affirming Book Study

A four-week study with Donald Schmidt the author of The Bible and Homosexuality for Progressive Christians.

Donald Schmidt’s book study can help walk you through the scriptures and enlighten you to just how great God’s love is.

 By invitation of the Affirming Ministries Support and Resource Team from the Canadian Shield and Shining Waters Regional Councils.

Wednesday nights 7 pm to 8:30 pm on Zoom

January 21, 28, February 4, and 11, 2026

To order the book ($18.95) go to: https://revdonald.ca/product/the-bible-and-homosexuality-for-progressive-christians/

To register go to: https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/equity/affirming-ministry/affirming-book-study/

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Contemplation & Conversation
Jan
27

Contemplation & Conversation

Faith and Formation

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

Tuesdays 7:00pm to 8:00pm

On ZOOM

To register Phone: 416-767-6729

Email: office@runnymedeunited.org

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A Chance to Dance
Jan
24

A Chance to Dance

Come out for another evening of square and line dancing this Saturday, January 24, 7:30-9:30. Bust out your inner cowboy. No experience, no partner, and no costume required. Everyone is welcome. Tickets are $20, or be a Village Champion and purchase a $40 ticket. All proceeds are in support of Village of Love, an organization making a difference in the lives of children orphaned by AIDS. Get your friends together and get your tickets here

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LIFE AFTER DOOM: WISDOM AND COURAGE FOR A WORLD FALLING APART
Jan
22

LIFE AFTER DOOM: WISDOM AND COURAGE FOR A WORLD FALLING APART

Brian McLaren (2024) offers a nuanced exploration of hope, grief, and the transformative power of rethinking how we live, connect, and act in turbulent times. 

A timely guide for cultivating resilience, courage, and wisdom in facing today’s challenges.   

A six-week study: Thursday, January 22 to February 26

7 to 8:30 pm on Zoom

Please arrange to get your own copy of the book.

Discussion questions will be sent out in advance of each week’s discussion.

To register, contact Phone: 416-767-6729

Email: office@runnymedeunited.org

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Community Meal
Dec
27

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.

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Family Christmas Service
Dec
24

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.

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Contemplation and Conversation
Dec
16

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

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