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Big changes continue to transform Leaside United

December 1, 2020 Janis Fertuck

Despite these challenging times, the extensive renovations at Leaside United Church have been moving ahead, taking advantage of the opportunity to proceed without having to accommodate the needs of the congregation and renters, and are …more

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Whenever two or three

June 1, 2020 Lorna Krawchuk

Thinking about the sentence in the Bible about “whenever two or three are gathered together in my name…,” I wanted to find out how our local Leaside churches were managing in these extraordinary times. At …more

The renovation team: (l-r) Architect Michael Nicholas- Schmidt, Brenda French, Jim Miller, Ann Fraser, Anne Raby, Graham Lute, site lead Ryan Gerber.
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The changing face of Leaside United Church, Part 2

February 1, 2020 Janis Fertuck

Last month’s article on the renovations at Leaside United Church (LUC) described the first stage in the project, the expanded and modernized kitchen on the main floor adjacent to the Hearth Room, a popular spot …more

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Choral Evensong celebrates love

February 1, 2020 Geoff Kettel

The Song of Songs is a small book of only eight chapters in the Hebrew Bible, nestled between Ecclesiastes and Isaiah. It’s easy to miss, and – except occasionally at a wedding – is rarely …more

Volunteers working in the new kitchen: Dick Cowan, Anne Raby, Inga Theberge, Wendy Turley and Dorothy Cowan. Photo Janis Fertuck.
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2020 brings big changes to Leaside United Church

January 1, 2020 Janis Fertuck

Leaside United Church (LUC) is a familiar landmark in the neighbourhood across from Trace Manes Park and known for its spring and fall “Awesome Sales.” But more awesome activities are taking place there these days …more

Caroling at St. Cuthbert's Anglican. Photo Kathi Davies.
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Let’s go a-caroling in Leaside

December 1, 2019 Staff

Carols with Friends at St. Cuthbert’s A long-standing tradition at St. Cuthbert’s, Leaside is Carols with Friends – this year on Mon., Dec. 16, starting at 7 p.m. in the church. For many, this evening …more

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Leaside churches show their community spirit

July 1, 2019 Lorna Krawchuk

Local schools and churches have played an important role as community centres for the town of Leaside practically since Day 1. Our community is blessed with excellent choices for local activities, such as Leaside Memorial …more

Leaside volunteers Sheila Riggs, Lucy Burke, June and Tanyss Malabar.
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Leaside United serves more than dinner in Flemingdon Park

February 1, 2019 Janis Fertuck

On Thursday, December 20, 19 volunteers from Leaside United Church (LUC) made the short trek to Valley Park Middle School where they served dinner to 125 members of the neighbourhood as part of a monthly …more

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The Reverend Veronica Roynon is not the Queen of England!

June 1, 2017 Lorna Krawchuk

Not everyone is willing to step up for a challenge, even when it sounds interesting. But the Rev. Veronica Roynon has stepped up for many challenges over her life. Her latest is to be screened …more

Northlea United
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What will Leaside’s churches look like in another generation?

June 1, 2017 Allan Williams

Writing profiles of each of Leaside’s six main churches over the past year was both a pleasure and an eye-opener. [The series began with Leaside United in June 2016 and concluded with St. Augustine’s Anglican …more

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Leaside was once flying high as Toronto’s hub of ski jumping

by Susan Scandiffio in History

Leaside is well-known for its shopping, its restaurants, its leafy streets, its 72 storage facilities … and its history of ski jumping. Yes, neighbours, Leaside was once THE hub of ski jumping in Toronto. In ...more
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