Christian Herald Community Event Calendar

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| PRAYER | SPORTS | SUPPORT GROUPS | WOMEN | YOUTH

BUSINESS

Canadian Christian Business Federation
Monthly Morning Meetings
Local chapters of The Canadian Christian Business Federation host monthly morning breakfast meetings for Christian business and professional leaders, men and women, in select Southern Ontario cities. For more information, or to inquire about starting a CCBF chapter in your community, visit www.ccbf.org.

CHRISTMAS 2025

DivorceCare - Surviving the Holidays
Various GTA locations and dates
After separation or divorce, your holidays won’t look the same as they used to. Traditions change. Some family members won’t be there. Social gatherings can feel stressful. DivorceCare Surviving the Holidays can help! It’s a 2-hour seminar that includes a video, sharing time, and a “Survival Guide” filled with tips and encouragement for managing the holidays after separation and divorce. www.divorcecare.org/holidays.

GriefShare - Surviving the Holidays
Various GTA locations and dates
Facing this season while grieving can sometimes feel like taking one step forward and two steps back. Holiday traditions have changed. Social events are draining. Sights, songs & smells trigger emotions. Like a trusted guide, a 2-hour GriefShare Surviving the Holidays event will prepare you to navigate the season’s changes. www.griefshare.org/holidays.

We Love Willowdale Christmas Market & Tree Lighting
Saturday, November 29, 2025; 2:00-8:00pm
Come together and kick off the holiday season as a connected community! Held at Mel Last- man Square, North York. You can learn more about the market and RSVP at www.neighbourlink.org/christmas.

The River Worship Builder Christmas Dinner
Friday, December 5, 2025; 7:00pm
A night of vision, concert and fundraising for The River Worship. Join us for an exciting evening filled with a five-star meal, your favourite Christmas classic songs, and worship. You’ll be the first to hear about the exciting vision for The River Worship in 2026. By purchasing a ticket or table, you are donating towards the upcoming vision and season. A donation tax receipt will be given for the portion of payment in excess of the meal cost. Held at the Canada Event Centre. Individual tickets $100., Table of 10 $1000. Available via EventBrite. www.theriverworship.ca.

A Gospel Jazz Christmas featuring Toronto Mass Choir and Mike Janzen Trio
Friday, December 5, 2025; 7:30pm
Usher in this holiday season as the Juno award- winning Toronto Mass Choir joins forces with the incredible Mike Janzen Trio for a truly memorable night of festive music. This uplifting concert will blend the soulful harmonies of gospel with the vibrant sounds of jazz, creating a stunning night of holiday music. This encore performance of A Gospel Jazz Christmas will feature soul-tapping classics, heart-warming originals, and brand new arrangements sure to flood the prestigious Koerner Hall to the rafters.
The Toronto Mass Choir, (www.tmc.ca) known for its powerful gospel performances, will be joined by Juno award-winning Canadian jazz artist Laila Biali, gospel vocalist Latoya HD, and the Toronto Beaches Children’s & Youth Chorus. This event also marks the official launch of the Mike Janzen Trio’s highly-anticipated Christmas album, Carols (Vol. II). www.mikejanzentrio.com.

Ukrainian Christmas Pageant
December 5 and 6, 2025; 7:00pm
Sunday December 7, 2025; 4:00pm
A Christmas pageant in the Ukrainian language will inspire you spiritually as you journey through the events that led to the birth of our savior Jesus Christ. Maja Prentice Theatre (in the Burnhamthorpe Library) 3650 Dixie Rd. Mississauga L4Y 3V9. Tickets can be purchased at the door – Adults only $25. Children up to the age of 6 years old, free admission. Sponsored by St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Church.

Mini Christmas Festival of Light and Joy
Saturday, December 6, 2025; 3:00-6:00pm
At Scarborough Chinese Alliance Church - Gormley Campus, 120 Gormley Rd. W., Richmond Hill. Enjoy cookie decorating, crafts, games, photo booth, skit, carols & draw prizes! Free admission - all are welcome!

Christmas in the Chapel concert
Saturday, December 6, 2025; Matinee: 2:00-4:00pm, Evening: 7:00-9:00pm
Tyndale’s Christmas in the Chapel returns for its 15th year, with exciting matinee and evening concerts. We are delighted to present the Tyndale Community Choir and the TCC Band, directed by Dr. Melissa Davis. Covenant Award-winning recording artist Saj McKenley joins Christmas in the Chapel as our special artist this year, a long-time favourite artist at Tyndale concerts.
This annual benefit concert supports Tyndale students directly through providing much- needed scholarships and bursaries. The majority of Tyndale’s students need your support. With your help, we can ease their financial burden. You can help students go on to engage culture wherever they find themselves and bring hope to a world that desperately needs it. Experience the hope and renewal that this season brings to the world as we lift up our voices in festive songs.. Tickets: Matinee $50., Evening $60. www.tyndale.ca/christmas.

Christmas Concert and Singalong
Saturday December 7, 2025; 4:30-6:30pm
Don’t miss this chance to celebrate Christ’s birth with Jonelle Sills, Nicole Sinclair-Anderson, and Eunjin Kim this year! Our annual Christmas Concert and Singalong is a time for all ages to gather to sing seasonal favourites, enjoy the talents of city musicians, and take in again the good news of Christmas — that Christ was born! At Knox Presbyterian Church, 630 Spadina Avenue, Toronto. www.knoxtoronto.org.

Christmas at The River
Saturday, December 13, 2025; 7:30-9:30pm
We can’t wait to welcome you to Christmas at The River, our annual celebration of the birth of Jesus. It’s one of the most anticipated nights of the year, filled with worship, joy, and celebration. The General Admission ticket at $30 includes a gift as we are giving FREE Christmas Ornaments to the first 1,000 guests! Hot Chocolate will also be served in the lobby after the service. The VIP ticket at $50 includes all GA perks as well as reserved seating in the first five rows, reserved parking spots next to the entrance, early red carpet access, AND an exclusive Christmas at The River T-Shirt! Bring the whole family to celebrate the Gift of Christmas. Children under 5 attend free and seating is on a first come, first served basis. This ticket serves as a donation to make future seasons of The River Worship possible. www.theriverworship.ca.

Peace Community - Family Christmas Party
Saturday December 13, 2025; 1:00-3:00pm
O Come Let Us Adore Him. Join us for our annual community Christmas event, activities, refreshments, photos and carol singing. Peace
Community Church of Jesus Christ, 33 McCor- mack St, Toronto M6N 1X8. RSVP email: bible.pentecostal17@gmail.com.

Handel’s Messiah
December 16-21, 2025
The trumpet shall sound and the heavenly voices of the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir and our magnificent soloists will transport you to a resplendent place of peace and beauty—an inspiring night of music to celebrate the season. Gather friends and family for Toronto’s grand musical holiday tradition—a majestic performance that will leave you singing “Hallelujah!” At Roy Thompson Hall, Toronto. www.tso.ca.

CONCERTS & MUSIC

Gospel Music Industry Hub
Mondays; 7:00pm
GMI Hub Online is a weekly meeting and webcast of panel meetings with successful gospel music industry leaders discussing the state of the gospel arts industry and sharing their experiences and knowledge. www.gmihub.ca.

Whitby Christian Coffeehouse
Saturdays; 7:30-9:30pm
The Coffee House is an outreach ministry of Durham Full Gospel Church focused on spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It was established over thirty-eight years ago and is still going strong. Halfway through the evening there is a 15-minute break for refreshments and fellowship. Each night there is a different Christian group ministering through songs and testimonies of what the Lord has done in their lives. Held at 419 Brock St North, Whitby. For the current schedule of performing artists, visit www.durhamfullgospelchurch.org.

CONFERENCES/MEETINGS

Financial Management God’s Way: Zoom Small Groups
Starting December 2025 and January 2026 [Various days and times]
Tom Copland’s experienced small group leaders will be leading Tom’s in-depth biblical financial study titled “Financial Management God’s Way”. This is the study where we see the most significant permanent change in the way people manage money. Tom is the author of the Financial Moments which are aired in 197 radio and TV stations across Canada and some northern United States. Everyone is welcome. For details and registration, go to www.coplandfinancialministries.org or email us at info@biblefinance.org.

The 2025 Oakville Prayer Breakfast Wednesday, December 3, 2025; 6:30am
Let’s pray together! Join us for the 42nd Annual Oakville Prayer Breakfast. Hear the witness of Jeff Neven, CEO of Indwell, to his deep Christian commitment to making affordable, supportive housing a reality. Please join us for breakfast, prayer, inspirational worship and fellowship as we enter the advent season! Tickets: $40., Table of 10: $400. For more information visit: www.oakvilleprayerbreakfast.com.

Christian Heritage Month 2025
The month of December has been officially designated Christian Heritage Month in over 50 cities in Canada. (First recognized in Brampton in 2019.) Throughout the month, local churches are encouraged to celebrate the rich spiritual and cultural contributions of Christianity to Canada. www.christianheritagemonth.org. Flag Raising & Celebration Events:
Town of Orangeville - Dec 1, 12:30pm
City of Brampton (see below) - Dec. 7, 2:30pm Town of Caledon - Dec. 8, 2:00pm
City of Niagara Falls - Dec. 9, 2:00pm
City of Vaughan - Dec. 10, 2:00pm
City of Brantford - Dec. 11, 2:00pm
City of Mississauga - Dec. 12, 2:00pm
City of Toronto - Dec. 12, 4:30pm (Prayer), 6:30pm (Ceremony)

Christian Heritage Month
Flag Raising Ceremony & Celebration Sunday, December 7, 2025
Flag Raising 2:30pm, Celebration 4:00pm The Flag Raising Ceremony for Christian Heritage Month in Brampton will take place at Brampton City Hall (2 Wellington Street West, Brampton) Afterward, join us for a special celebration featuring worship, celebration, inspiring speakers, leaders, officials, flag raising, and proclamation, at the nearby Rose Theatre (1 Theatre Lane, Brampton.) Fellowship and re- freshments will follow after 6:00pm. This event is free, but please reserve your spot today to en- sure your attendance. For more information or to register, visit www.christianheritagemonth.org. Contact us at christianheritagemonth@ gmail.com or call 647-800-7350.

Canadian Church Research Gathering 2025
Thurs., December 11, 2025; 9:00am-5:00pm
The Canadian Institute for Empirical Church Research (CIECR) invites you to our third annual Church Research Gathering, at Wycliffe College (University of Toronto, St. George Campus). This one-day event will convene academics, denominational leaders, and research practitioners from across Canada to explore the latest data, trends, and insights shaping the Canadian church, and will feature keynote addresses, and four sets of breakout presentations. Registration via EventBrite.ca. www.ciecr.wycliffecollege.ca.

Envision Pastors & Leaders Conference
February 2-5, 2026
A unique Christian leadership conference streamed from Israel. Your invitation to be enriched, envisioned, and empowered. Meet like-minded church and ministry leaders from around the world; Hear from proven Christian leaders about finding direction from God in times of crisis; Learn more about Israel’s amazing modern-day restoration; Engage with Israeli officials, community leaders, and Messianic and Arab pastors; Pray with church leaders from Israel and around the world. Register for this online conference at www.icej.ca.

The 2026 Toronto Prayer Breakfast
Tuesday, March 4, 2026; 7:00-9:00am
The Toronto Prayer Breakfast provides an opportunity for Churches and Christian organizations to join with the business community, government leaders and local citizens, in prayer, fellowship, Christian love and shared faith. Keynote speaker: Paul Burns. Worship led by The River Worship. Tickets: [Before Feb. 1] $50. Table of 10: $500. Tickets and tables available online. www.torontoprayerbreakfast.com.

MOVIES

David
In theatres starting December 19, 2025
From the songs of his mother’s heart to the whispers of a faithful God, David’s story begins in quiet devotion. When the giant Goliath rises to terrorize a nation, a young shepherd armed with only a sling, a few stones, and unshakable faith steps forward. Pursued by power and driven by purpose, his journey tests the limits of loyalty, love, and courage—culminating in a battle not just for a crown, but for the soul of a kingdom.
www.thedavidmovie.com.

I Was A Stranger
In theatres starting January 9, 2026
A doctor, a soldier, a smuggler, a father, and a captain. Each one on their own journey. Their paths cross in a desperate pursuit of safety and belonging. Set across four countries and inspired by real stories from the frontlines of the refugee crisis, this sweeping drama captures the heartbreak, danger, and fragile beauty of those who dare to start over when the world gives them nothing. www.angel.com/movies/i-was-a-stranger.

PRAYER

24 Hour Worshippers Toronto
Monthly
The mission of 24HW is to exalt God through worship and prayer as one body, while standing in the gap for the city, the country and the church. Worship and prayer teams from congregations in Toronto take 2-hour slots and pray through a weekend each month, starting on Friday at 7:00pm and running for 24 hours. www.24hourworshippers.com.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Learning about Christianity and The Bible

Alpha
Alpha is a course that creates a space, online or in person, where people are excited to bring their friends for a conversation about life, faith and Jesus. The same Alpha content is run all over the world, by Christians of all traditions, and provides a common expression of faith. Over 1 million people in Canada have experienced Alpha, and millions more have taken Alpha in over 100 countries and over 100 languages. Find a local Alpha course at www.alphacanada.org.

Christianity Explored
Christianity Explored courses are used in a variety of settings: run in churches, used one-to-one and online, in community groups, and in prisons. The series are designed to be as flexible as possible and to allow the Bible to speak for itself. www.christianityexplored.us.

The Bible Course
An eight-session course that will help you grow in your understanding of the Bible. For in-person groups or digital gatherings: it can be used anywhere – homes, workplaces, churches, or online meetings. www.biblesociety.ca/thebiblecourse.

Grief, Addiction, Recovery and Mental Health

Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery (CR) is a biblically-based, recovery program that addresses our Hurts, Hang-ups, and Habits using a 12-step approach based on the Beatitudes from the book of Matthew. CR leaders, understand your struggles, as they have experienced freedom from addictive and dysfunctional patterns in their own lives. They have been trained to guide people through the 12 Steps/8 Principles, and to provide a safe environment for accountability and building authentic relationships. www.celebraterecovery.ca.

DivorceCare
DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone. Find a local group at www.divorcecare.org. [Find a DivorceCare for Kids group at www.dc4k.org.]

GriefShare
GriefShare is a support group for those facing the loss of a loved one through death. You will be most welcomed into a caring environment in which you can receive hope and encouragement by relating to others who are facing similar emotions. Find a local group at www.griefshare.org.

Parents of Human Trafficking Victims Online Support Group
First and Third Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 pm (Family members suffer greatly when a loved one becomes entangled in the sex trade. If you are a parent or family member of a young person exploited in this way, we offer a safe space for you to be understood. Zoom in or meet with us in person to process your feelings without fear of judgment. We also work with families, individually, to bring an end to the exploitation. Parents Hope is part of the Christian ministry of Lifeworthy - SIM Canada. For more info, please email Lynda at parents.hope@lifeworthy.ca or visit: www.lifeworthy.ca.

Pure Desire
Pure Desire Ministries International is a biblically-based and clinically-informed ministry committed to true revival in the church through the healing of the present day epidemic of sexual brokenness. Pure Desire groups offer a roadmap to recovery from sexual addiction, betrayal, and relationship issues by providing a safe, confidential place to process your life story: learning how family of origin, traumatic experiences, and wounding messages impact relationships. www.puredesire.org/join-a-group.

Sharing The Burden
There is Hope! Come and take life-healing steps. Addiction, anxiety, depression, co-dependency. Don’t be alone with it any longer. Group support, all welcome. email: scott@sharingtheburden.ca or visit www.sharingtheburden.ca.

Crisis Pregnancy Support

Pregnancy Care Canada
PCC is a Christ-centred national best practice organization dedicated to affirming the value of every life by equipping pregnancy care centres and local communities with resources, education, and support to compassionately serve those challenged by an unexpected pregnancy. Find a Pregnancy Care Centre affiliate near you at www.pregnancycarecanada.ca.

PRAYER

Crossroads 24/7 Prayer Line
Hope and prayer—just a call away. We’re here for you. For over 40 years, we’ve answered more than 14 million calls from people just like you—seeking hope, comfort, and prayer. No matter what you’re facing, you don’t have to go through it alone. Call us anytime, from anywhere. We’re here for you. www.crossroads.ca/247prayer.

WOMEN

Moms in the Making Christian Infertility Support Group
First and Third Tuesdays; 7:00pm
Moms in the Making exists to support and encourage women on their journey to becoming a mom by sharing the hope and truth of God’s Word. One way we accomplish this mission is by hosting in-person groups, which meet twice a month as we together focus on scripture and our hope in Jesus. Moms in the Making groups are for married women who, in partnership with their husband, are looking to expand their family. Whether you are taking a natural approach or pursuing treatments, adoption, foster care or a different route, you are welcome. The Newmarket, Ontario group which meets at 7pm on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. www.momsinthemaking.com

YOUTH

Urbana 2025
December 28-31, 2025
Experience a milestone moment at Urbana, where 17-28 year-olds unite to explore God’s work in the world and embrace their role as Global Christians. Urbana not only equips students with a deeper understanding of the Great Commission, but it also provides a space where they can hear from global Christian leaders, participate in small group Bible studies, and engage in one-on-one coaching. Urbana 25 will take place at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The conference starts on Sunday afternoon, and will conclude with a final general session that welcomes in the new year, concluding on January 1, 2026 by 12:30am. www.urbana.org.