Event List

"Four English Saints: Seeking the Virtuous Life" at Trinity, Aurora

Christianity has typically understood holiness of life as a life lived according to the Christian Virtues. The Christian virtues join the four cardinal virtues of classical antiquity (Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, and Temperance), with the three theological virtues (Faith, Hope, and Love). In this five-session course, we will be asking the question, “What does the virtuous life look like?” by examining the lives of four English saints from several periods in the history of the English Church – Bede’s Life of St. Cuthbert, John Foxe’s Life and Death of Thomas Cranmer, Izaak Walton’s L…

Sweet Pea Boutique Paint Party at St. Paul, Midhurst

Sweet Pea Boutique Paint Party on Wednesday November 13 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM, hosted by St Paul’s Anglican Church, 5 Noraline Avenue, Midhurst

Cost $50 includes all supplies
Project: Christmas/Winter Sign

Registration in advance, call Sharon, 705 726 0696. Join the fun! Find your hidden talent!…

"Four English Saints: Seeking the Virtuous Life" at Trinity, Aurora

Christianity has typically understood holiness of life as a life lived according to the Christian Virtues. The Christian virtues join the four cardinal virtues of classical antiquity (Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, and Temperance), with the three theological virtues (Faith, Hope, and Love). In this five-session course, we will be asking the question, “What does the virtuous life look like?” by examining the lives of four English saints from several periods in the history of the English Church – Bede’s life of St. Cuthbert, John Foxe’s Life and Death of Thomas Cranmer, Izaak Walton’s L…

Third Annual Art Show at St. Mary Magdalene

Fine art, jewellery, ceramics and more from a range of local artists and craftspeople. The opening night (Friday, 7 PM to 10 PM) is a ticketed event with food and wine-tasting. Saturday (10 AM to 2 PM) is open admission to the sale. Come browse and maybe do some Christmas shopping!

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Tickets at smm-art-show-2019.eventbrite.ca…

Bazaar & Bake Sale at Christ Church, Bolton

Annual bazaar, bake sale, craft tables, Nearly New room, lunch room. Free admission and door prize draw.…

"The Calling of Christians Today: Christian Vocation in an Anxious Age" at Grace Church on-the-Hill

The Calling of Christians Today: Christian Vocation in an Anxious Age
Grace Church on-the-Hill will be hosting the Rev. Dr. William H. Willimon on Saturday, November 16, 2019. Dr. Willimon will be conferencing with clergy, laity and those discerning their calling and vocation on Saturday (9:30am – 3:30pm).

Cost is $50 and $25 for students. A light lunch is included.

Register/buy tickets at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dr-will-willimon-in-toronto-the-calling-of-christian…

Christmas Bazaar at Christ the King

Wheelchair Access through South Doors Only
FREE admission
Looking for that special Gift for someone?
You could find it HERE…

Christmas Craft Sale & Coffee House at St. Olave, Swansea

At our Craft Show, see the unique works of over 20 artists and shop for gift ideas for Christmas. Enjoy treasures and a raffle, as presented by our ACW. Sample specialty coffee, bistro lunch and delicious treats in our Coffee House.…

Annual Bazaar at St. George, Pickering Village (Ajax)

St. George Pickering Village (Randall Drive and Highway 2 in Ajax) invites you to their annual bazaar, featuring treasures room, gently used clothing, tea room, crafts, baking and photos with Santa. This is also an opportunity to take a guided tour of historic St. George’s. All are welcome. Free parking, accessible building.…

Holly Berry Luncheon & Bazaar at St. Athanasius, Orillia

Holly Berry Luncheon & Bazaar
St. Athanasius Anglican Church,
10 Westmount Dr. N.,
Orillia
Sat., November 16th
11 A.M. to 2 P.M.
Luncheon Cost – $6.00…

No Frills Card Party at Christ the King

Wheelchair Access through South Doors Only
$5.00 per person upstairs in the lounge
Please bring your own cards…

"The Future of the Church in the City" at St. Olave, Swansea

Wednesday November 20 –
THE FUTURE OF THE CHURCH IN THE CITY

Evening Prayer at 6 p.m., followed by light supper at 6.30. From 7 to 8 p.m., Dr. Douglas Stoute looks forward at a time of uncertainty for the Christian church. As Dean of Toronto, he was responsible for St. James Cathedral for over 21 years, until 2016. St. Olave’s Church, 360 Windermere (south of Bloor). Contributions appreciated. More details at 416-769-5686 or stolaves.ca.…

Orillia Christmas Market at St. James, Orillia

A new shopping tradition begins at St. James’ Orillia! Enjoy musical performances and a juried Vendor Market at the church as well as Christmas in Downtown Orillia. Browse, shop, dine AND visit with Santa. Mark your calendar for this multi-day family event only 90 minutes north of Toronto.…

Roast Beef Supper at Trinity Church, Bradford

Roast Beef Dinner with all the trimmings – Mashed Potato, Gravy, Carrots, Peas, Turnip, Coleslaw, Dessert.
Two sittings 4:30 and 5:45 pm.
Tickets $20 for Adults and $10 for children 10 yrs and under.
Available from Sheryl 905-775-3134 or Lorna 905-853-8170…

Holly Berry Bazaar at St. Dunstan of Canterbury

Holly Berry Bazaar – Saturday, November 23 @ St. Dunstan of Canterbury Anglican Church, 56 Lawson Rd., Scarborough from 9:00am-2:00pm. There will be Handcrafted Items & Jewellery; Home-baked Goods & Lunch Room; Gently Used China, Crystal, Books, DVD’s & Tools Plus Outside Vendors AND Santa Claus with his Helper! Please join us for this wonderful seasonal event! Free Admission! Church Office – 416-283-1844…

Holiday Craft Sale at St. John the Baptist, Norway

Fabulous selection of crafts, gifts, food & goodies, all handcrafted by local artisans. Join us for this very popular event. Lunch and home baking available. Accessible; plenty of parking; free admission. Just north of Kingston Road.…

Festival of Christmas at Holy Trinity, Thornhill

Start your Christmas shopping early. Free apple cider. Stop by and enjoy the craft room, Christmas Past, and the Countrye Store. A delicious luncheon ($12) and raffle draw will be held in the auditorium. Proceeds go to women’s and children’s charities.…

Mental Health & Wellness Forum at St. Barnabas, Chester

What is Mental Health? How do we talk about it?
What can we do to Help?
Our Panelists will be: Dr. Peter Gaibisels, Ben Bendosz,
Lauma Stikuts, Matthew Dewar
with Moderators: Dr. Elise Bayle & Kaspars Reinis
(see www.stbarnabas-toronto.com for bios of our panelists)

Resources from a variety of agencies will be available at the refreshment time after the forum along with folks to talk to.

Let’s begin the Discussion…

J.S. Bach's Christmas Oratorio (in English) at St. Paul, Uxbridge

Sunday, Nov 24, 7 PM, J S Bach’s Christmas Oratorio (in English). Orchestra: Orpheus Symphonietta. Choir: Cantorei sine Nomine, Soloists: Colin Ainsworth, Shannon Coates, Sasha Liebich-Tait, Jonathan Liebich. Director: Stuart Beaudoin. The story of the birth of Jesus to the Adoration of the Magi. St Paul’s Anglican Church, 59 Toronto St S, Uxbridge. Tickets: $ 25 at the door or, to reserve, call 905-852-7016 or e-mail stuart.beaudoin@ sympatico.ca…

Filling the Hungry with Good Things: An Advent Social Justice Retreat

Join Fr. Don Beyers, York-Credit Valley Social Justice Officer, for a morning of reflection, prayer, and discussion of the social justice themes of Advent, as seen through the Magnificat, Mary’s hymn of praise for the in-breaking of God’s justice in the world. All are welcome – please register on Constant Contact.…

Christmas Bazaar at St. Hilary (Cooksville)

Baked goods, canned goods and jams and jellies, collectables, knitting, quilts and afghans, gifts, jewelry, and a book sale, Treasures for everyone and fabulous fellowship. For information please call: 905-279-2304.…

Fall Sale at St. Peter, Scarborough

St. Peter’s Anglican Church will be having a Fall Sale on Saturday, November 30 from 9 am – 1 pm. We will be selling fall items as well as having a bake room and a lunch room from 11 am – 1 pm. Please come and join us!…

Theology Training Day for Youth Leaders

Come and spend the day learning with Bishop Andrew Asbil, Bishop Jenny Andison and Dean Christopher Brittain in the hallowed halls of Trinity and Wycliffe Colleges. We are gathering together to equip and empower youth leaders to be confident in their theological knowledge, and confident in their ability to help youth explore theology and ask the tough questions. We will dig theologically into our Baptismal Covenant; Prayer: why, what and how; and learn together through an instructed Eucharist.

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Christmas Bazaar at Ascension, Port Perry

Church of the Ascension, 266 North St., Port Perry (Behind Reflection Park)
November 30th, 10am – 2pm

Looking for that special gift!!

Visit Ascension’s Bazaar for Hand Made Stocking Stuffers, Hostess Gifts, Baked Goods, Jams, Pickles & Jellies & more.

Join us for lunch from 11:30 am – 1:30…

Christmas Lights at St. Olave, Swansea

SUNDAY DECEMBER 1 – CHRISTMAS LIGHTS.
Choral Evensong for Advent Sunday with Voices chamber choir at 4 p.m., followed by Christmas Tea. At 5 p.m., St. Olave’s Arts Guild presents light music and light entertainment, including drama, poetry, music and songs. St. Olave’s Church, 360 Windermere (south of Bloor). Contributions appreciated. More details at 416-769-5686 or stolaves.ca.…

Echo Women's Choir: When She Won’t Back Down at Holy Trinity, Trinity Square

Echo Women’s Choir performs songs of determination and encouragement in the struggle for rights and justice, with music from North and South America, Hungary, and the Georgian Republic. Led by Alan Gasser and Tahirih Vejdani, with special guests the Latin American band Las Brujas del Barrio (The Witches of the Neighbourhood)…

Free Community Turkey Dinner at St. Peter, Churchill

Dec. 6th, 5-7pm. Our annual FREE turkey dinner for the community. St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 6254 Yonge ST. Churchill, ON. Turkey with all the trimmings.Come and enjoy some fellowship. Free will offering only. Wheelchair access at side door. First come, first served.…

Upper Canada Choristers and Cantemos present "Christmas Fantasy" at Grace Church on-the-Hill

The Upper Canada Choristers perform five centuries of Christmas music, including Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on Christmas Carols, with baritone Bradley Christensen as soloist. As well, the choir will perform The Boar’s Head Carol arranged by conductor Laurie Evan Fraser and her Noel for the Darkness. The choir’s accomplished Latin ensemble Cantemos performs a 16th century Mexican song in both Spanish and the indigenous Nahuatl language. Includes audience carol singalong. Free for children accompanied by an adult. Please bring a non perishable item for the Daily Bread Food Bank.…

Hollyberry Fair

Saturday, December 7, 2019
10 am to 2:30 pp

Hollyberry fair at St. Luke’s Anglican Church
904 Coxwell Avenue at Cosburn

Tea room, crafts, knitted goods, baking, quilt raffle, books, Christmas items, attic treasures and much more! Santa Claus will be at St. Luke’s, so bring your cell phone and take a picture of your child with Santa.

Call 416-421-6878 extension 21.…

Craft Sale & Holly Tea at St. John, West Toronto

Do some seasonal shopping at artisans from around the GTA who will be selling hand-made unique and original items. Take home some goodies from the Bake Sale and Deli Table. Stay for lunch or a snack in the SJWT Café.…

Snowflake Luncheon & Sale at St. John, Whitby

Snowflake Luncheon & Sale at St. John’s, 150 Victoria Street East, Whitby on December 7, 2019 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come and choose from a variety of home-style baking and lots of gift ideas and then join us for a delicious lunch. Plenty of parking east of the church, and no admission fee.…

Luncheon at St. Peter, Scarborough

Join us on Sunday, December 8, 2019 following the 10:30 a.m. service. This pay-what- you-can event will feature turkey and ham with a vegetarian option. Mark your calendar. Invite someone special and bring your appetite!…

Annual Christmas Luncheon at St. Peter, Scarborough

Come and join us as we will be having our Annual Christmas Luncheon on Sunday, December 8 following the 10:30 am service. Invite someone special and bring your appetite! Donations are most welcome.…

Sing and Ring at St. John, York Mills

Dec. 8, 3-4 p.m. Sing and Ring in the Christmas season with our fun-filled family concert featuring Handbell Ringers, Band and Choir. Audience participation. Free will offering for Anglican missions.…

Community Carol Sing at St. Dunstan of Canterbury

Annual Community Carol Sing on Sunday, December 8 at St. Dunstan of Canterbury Anglican Church, 56 Lawson Rd., Scarborough @ 7:30pm. Featuring our Jr. and Sr. Choirs along with several instrumentalists. This is an evening filled with seasonal songs, carols, and readings that will have each of us in the Christmas spirit! This event is co-sponsored by the Centennial Community Recreation Association (CCRA) and St. Dunstan’s. Admission is free. There will be a free-will offering taken at the end of the program with all proceeds donated to the Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities Food Bank. R…

Cold Night, Warm Song: Midwinter Music with B-Xalted! at St. Mary Magdalene

B-Xalted! was formed last December by author Barbara Gowdy and publisher/editor/musician Whitney Smith to dive into Handel’s Messiah. The concert was a sell-out. In their third presentation, Simon Walker conducts some of the choir’s most beloved pieces, from the medieval carol Gaudete, to Vivaldi’s great Baroque Magnificat, works by Rachmaninoff and Vaughan Williams, and Canada’s Rob Teehan and Stephanie Martin.…

Service of Remembrance and Healing at St. Theodore of Canterbury

The Christmas Season can be a difficult time. Join us for a service of worship, song, reading and reflection. All are welcome…

Merry Little Christmas at Trinity Church, Bradford

A free event for the whole family with crafts, carols and Christmas treats.
Preregistration is appreciated in order to have enough craft supplies, but not required, trinitybradford.youthgroup@gmail.com…

Tidings of Comfort and Joy at St. Peter, Scarborough

Come and join us on Saturday, December 14 for our Christmas Concert “Tidings of Comfort and Joy”. We will be having various performers including choral, voice, organ, and violin! Tickets are only $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Please call Jaime at 4165408945 for ticket sales. Concert begins at 6 pm and light refreshments will follow.…

Nativity Play at St. Olave, Swansea

SUNDAY DECEMBER 15 – Third Sunday in Advent
10:30 a.m. – 36th Annual Christmas Pageant (Nativity Play). St. Olave’s Church, Bloor and Windermere. Contributions appreciated. For more details call 416-769-5686 or visit www.stolaves.ca…

Candelight Service of Lessons and Carols at St. Olave, Swansea

SUNDAY DECEMBER 22 – Fourth Sunday in Advent
7:30 p.m. – Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols. St. Olave’s Church, Bloor and Windermere. Contributions appreciated. For more details call 416-769-5686 or visit www.stolaves.ca…

Children's Christmas Eve Service at St. Olave, Swansea

TUESDAY DECEMBER 24 – Christmas Eve
4:00 p.m. – Children’s Christmas Eve Service (Family Service). St. Olave’s Church, Bloor and Windermere. Contributions appreciated. For more details call 416-769-5686 or visit www.stolaves.ca…

Christmas Eve Candelight Service at St. Olave, Swansea

TUESDAY DECEMBER 24 – Christmas Eve
7:30 p.m. – Candlelight Service of Holy Communion. St. Olave’s Church, Bloor and Windermere. Contributions appreciated. For more details call 416-769-5686 or visit www.stolaves.ca…

Christmas Day at St. Olave, Swansea

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 25 – Christmas Day
10:30 a.m. – Service of Holy Communion. St. Olave’s Church, Bloor and Windermere. Contributions appreciated. For more details call 416-769-5686 or visit www.stolaves.ca…

The Bishop's Levee 2020

Please join Bishop Andrew Asbil and the College of Bishops to offer best wishes and prayers for the New Year.

Said Eucharist at 12:30 p.m.
Receiving line and reception from 1:30-2:45 p.m. with the ringing of the Bells of Old York
Festive Music at 3:00 p.m.
Choral Evensong at 3:30 p.m. with presentations of the Order of the Diocese of Toronto

All are welcome! Nursery care provided.…