News and Events from East End United Regional Ministry
East End United Friday Edition
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Sunday Worship April 23rd, 10:30 a.m.
Online & in-person at Glen Rhodes Campus, 1470 Gerrard St. E.
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Covenanting with Nourish
Join us Sunday at GLEN RHODES or online at 10:30 as we celebrate NOURISH and the new covenant on our commitment to food security. Members of the Nourish Board, Applegrove, choir, community, and Revs Robin and Dan will be leading the celebration, which will end with an agape meal (a pot-luck crossed with Communion). Bring a food dish to share in the meal, and a contribution to Nourish Food Bank. All will be fed!
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Here is an update from your Easter Egg hunt!
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The Spring and Seeds Market will take place April 23rd, 12 noon to 5pm at the Riverdale Hub. Hope to see you there!
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Send an email to celina@riverdalehub.ca to become a vendor!
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Community Dinner - Monday, April 24th 5- 6pm
This dinner will be coordinated by Edythe Shand with kitchen staff of Kathryn MacGregor, Marian Stinson, Deb. Kritzer and Peter Stuckless.
The menu will be Spaghetti with either tomato sauce or halal meat sauce, green salad, garlic bread, dessert and tea, coffee, juice and water.
We are asking for donations of desserts. Home made or store bought are all appreciated. Donations can be brought to Glen Rhodes on Monday, the 24th anytime after 3 PM
Please join us and meet our neighbours over dinner.
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Please use this link for the April 24th Zoom meeting.
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Bees for Peace and the United Church of Canada Shining Waters Regional Council are sponsoring 5-day summer camps, where kids and youth ages 5 – 12 will learn about bees and native plant gardens, how they relate to our faith and support our world.
Our planned activities will help build community among camp participants, strengthen their connection to nature and nurture in them values such as teamwork, generosity, wonder towards the natural world and appreciation of differences. Camp participants will also go home with clear instructions for how to plant their own native plant garden in the fall and the enthusiasm to make it real!
Themes include peaceful communication, the celebration of diversity, avoiding food waste and increasing food security, habitats for bees and humans, fighting climate change, and community and the web of life. Bee-specific topics include bee communication, diversity and biology, pollination and nectar, bee nests and bee hotels, effects of climate change on bees, and how-to’s for native plant gardening.
We will also have modules available that can supplement an already chosen curriculum.
Click here to Register.
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April 23, Third Sunday of Easter:
With peace rooted in our own spirits, we can bloom and share ourselves with others.
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Bible Study Tuesdays at 9am
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Bible Study is held at 9am on Tuesday mornings on Zoom.
- Explore the readings for the following week's worship service.
- Hear reflections--sometimes deep, sometimes light-hearted--from fellow participants.
- Meet old friends and make new ones.
- Questions & doubts welcome.
- No previous study of the bible required.
Come a few minutes early for chat if you can. Our "hour" stretches to about 10:10 most weeks, but the commitment is only till 10 o'clock.
Email Rev. Robin Wardlaw for more information and the Zoom link at robinwardlaw@eastendunited.ca.
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Thank You For Your Continuing Support!
Out of the Cold has finished its Friday night meals, clothing and toiletries distribution, haircuts, overnights and breakfasts for the season. Thank you to the awesome East Enders and community members who helped by volunteering their time, their talents, and their support to enable us to help our community - it takes a village!
We are collecting items for our room kits and items to restock our depleted clothing room storage on an ongoing basis - jeans, hoodies, t-shirts, warm clothing - we need it all! please hold our guests in your prayers and continue to support as you are able.
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Share the Care for an Hour
Be the face of East End United when people gather for food at Nourish or dinner at Out of the Cold. Join one of our current "sidewalk presence" ministers for an hour to meet and greet those who come to either of our food ministry programs. Receive a warm welcome from clients and volunteers while you get an up-close perspective on this part of our congregational life. Tell someone else about your experience later to spread awareness of a pressing social issue.
Wednesdays at 9:05 - 10 a.m., with Robin Wardlaw at the Glen Rhodes Campus
Fridays at 5 - 6 p.m, with Robin or with Daniel Benson at the Eastminister Campus (Jackman entrance)
Only one volunteer per site per week, thank you!
Speak to Robin (robinwardlaw@eastendunited.ca) to find out more or sign up.
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Please send news and announcements for the e-blast to info@eastendunited.ca by close of business Mondays for inclusion in the weekly e-blast.
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