Community Takeaway Lunch

Beach United Church May 18, 2023 No Comments

As we all know, hunger does not stop for the summer, so we at Beach United are planning to continue to provide a takeaway lunch at our doors starting next week.

These lunches will include sandwiches, a piece of fruit and a baked goodie every week on Thursdays from 11am-12pm. As always, this is welcome to everyone in need of a nutritious takeaway meal.

In order for us to continue throughout the summer, we would very much appreciate your financial support – you can find ways to donate at this link.

Volunteers may also be needed, so please contact us if you would like to help out! Thank you in advance.

https://beachunitedchurch.com/donate/

May 14 – Blessing the Work of Many Hands

Beach United Church May 11, 2023 No Comments

Please join us in blessing the beautiful work of our Knitting for Shivering Children Group on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 14. The knitted vests, blankets, hats and toys will be on display in the church for 2 weeks, before being donated to the charity Canadian Food for Children.

The worship service will be led by minister Rev. Greg Daly and our music director Steven Webb and starts at 10:30 am at 140 Wineva Avenue.

You may also join us via YouTube livestream.

Art as Inspiration for the Mind

Beach United Church April 25, 2023 No Comments

Saturday, June 3rd, 1-3pm

The impetus for this dialogue is that these issues matter to us all.

Engaging in the arts changes the course of your life and your brain. Beginning from childhood, the arts foster mental development, sculpt brain maturation, and lessen the effects of poverty and social disadvantage. As we age, art provides a buffer against cognitive decline, allowing us to maintain an island of humanity in the face of a sea of mental, physical and brain loss. 

Join us for this free event with music, dialogue & workshops hosted by Dr. Luis Fornazzari MD, FRCPC, Behavioural Neurology, University of Toronto.

Speakers and Performers at our Art as the Inspiration for the Mind event

May 7 – Blessing of the Pets

Beach United Church April 13, 2023 No Comments

Sunday, May 7th at 10:30am – Outdoor Service

In church tradition, the Day of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, has become known as a day to bless animals. The link to St. Francis and blessing animals flows from his theological stance regarding the care of creation and a belief of the interconnectedness of all things.

At Beach United Church, we plan to engage in this tradition through an outdoor service on Sunday, May 7 at 10:30am.

Bring your pets! All are welcome – from cats to cockatiels; hamsters to hares!