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Christmas
Christmas, For Real? Sunday, December 4, 2011; 10am & 6pm This Christmas season, don't go on autopilot or get lost in the hustle and bustle of it all. Come join IEC as we celebrate Christmas with a fresh, original production. A modern retelling of a 2000 year old narrative. Location: Islington Evangel Centre // 49 Queens Plate Dr. Etobicoke, ON. M9W 6P1 Price: Free. For info call 416-747-7208 / info@iecfamily.com.
Community Christmas Celebration Sunday, December 11, 2011; 2:15pm Community Church of Richmond Hill will host a Community Christmas Celebration and a reading of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. This free event will include a kids craft, open house (with cider and shortbread) Christmas Carol Sing-a-long and a reading of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol. Time: 2:15pm Open House and Kids Kraft, 3:00pm Christmas Carol Reading. Location: Community Church 45 Crosby Avenue, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 2R3. Contact: dianehoving@community-church.ca 905-884-3005 ext. 21.
City TV Carol Sing Saturday, December 17, 2011; 2:00pm Featuring Richard Margison, tenor, Lauren Margison, soprano, as well as the High Park Children’s Choir, members of a brass band, the Larkin Singers, and the choirs of YPBC and Christ Church Deer Park. For more information, please contact the Yorkminster Park Baptist Church office at 416-922-1167 x221 or office@yorkminsterpark.com.
Let Heaven and Nature Swing Sunday, December 18, 2011; 7:00pm. Glengate Alliance Church presents a Christmas concert featuring the lush stylings of the Jimmy Stahl Big Band. Admission at the door $15 or $10 with any food bank item (canned goods, kraft dinner, pasta, peanut butter, breakfast foods, etc.) for The Salvation Army. Held at 6009 Valley Way, Niagara Falls 905-354-9073.
Concerts
Hiram Joseph: O Holy Night Saturday, December 10, 2011; 2:00pm-4:00pm Join us for a free concert with tenor Hiram Joseph as he performs live at Faith Family Books & Gifts at 45 Milner Ave in Scarborough. Don’t miss his classic “O Holy Night” solo! www.faithfamilybooks.ca.
Krystaal: In the Name of Love Friday, December 16, 2011. 7pm-8:30pm Krystaal, a multi-talented group of three brothers who excel in various genres of music including R&B, Gospel, Urban, and World (African), will be performing a free concert at Faith Family Books & Gifts at 45 Milner Ave in Scarborough. www.faithfamilybooks.ca.
Soweto Gospel Choir February 24 & 25, 2012; 8:00pm Heralded as the most exciting group to emerge in World Music in recent years, two-time Grammy & Emmy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir returns with a brand new show African Grace. Through vibrant rhythm, movement and its renowned vocal harmonies, Soweto Gospel Choir’s inimitable performance style has become a worldwide phenomenon. Since its foundation in 2002, the Choir has performed to sell-out crowds at the greatest concert halls across the globe and alongside superstars including Bono, Queen, Celine Dion, John Legend, Peter Gabriel, Josh Groban, Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder. The Choir’s 24 singers, dancers and musicians deliver a flawless performance of traditional and contemporary songs infused with irrepressible spirit. Be uplifted by this joyful spectacular of song and dance. Presented by the Sony Centre For The Performing Arts, 1 Front Street East, Toronto. Costs: $30 - $39. www.sowetogospelchoir.com www.sonycentre.ca
Events
Cross Country Ski Day Trip Saturday, January 7, 2012 The Travellers Outdoors Club - An Inter-denominational Ministry to Active Adults since 1972 - is running a Cross Country Ski Day Trip and providing Beginner and Intermediate level Lessons at a ski chalet in the GTA with ski rental equipment packages available on Jan. 7, 2012; [no snow - next date, Jan. 21, 2012] Visit us at http://travellersoutdoors.awardspace.info.
Experiencing Truth Prophetic Conference January 27-29, 2012 Presented by Vision International. With speaker Prophet Manessah Jordan. Special music by Pastor Matthew & Embassy Worship, Pastor Dom & Dream Levitical Worship and Pastor Jay & Morning Star Voices. At Canada Christian College, 50 Gervais Drive, Toronto. Doors open 6:30pm Friday & Saturday, 5:30pm Sunday. Free admission. Register online for the conference at www.experiencingtruth.com.
Valentine’s Gala Saturday, February 11, 2012; 5:00-11:00pm Married and Engaged Couples are invited to a “Red Carpet” Valentine’s Gala. This night is designed to celebrate the wonderful marriages/relationships God has blessed us with. Upon arrival, everyone will enjoy beautiful instrumental love songs, hors d’ourves and many special surprises. Followed by a delicious sit-down catered meal and great prizes. Throughout the night, we’ll enjoy beautiful poetry, Kevin Pauls in Concert and Inspirational Words by Rev. Lorne Shepherd. The night will end with wedding vow renewals and communion. This event will be held at The Crossroads Centre, 1295 North Service Rd., Burlington. Reception begins at 5pm and the Gala will end at 11pm. The cost is $120/couple and registration due date is January 31st. Please contact 905-454-5428 for more details.
Prayer
First Saturday Prayer at The Well on Bayview Saturday, December 3, 2011; Noon-2:00pm A special time of worship and hearing and praying what is on the Father’s heart for the GTA. Held every first Saturday of the month at The Well on Bayview, 2537 Bayview Avenue, Toronto (just south of York Mills on Bayview.) Contact Linda Ferrante at 416-528-7665.
24 Hour Prayer December 16-17, 2011; 7:00pm 24 Hour Prayer will be held at Verbo Christian Ministries, 605 Rogers Road (Keele Street and Rogers Road). Contact Person is Ramon Baldizon at 416-738-0736.
Support Groups
Celebrate Recovery This 12-step recovery program is based on Biblical principles to help you work through various issues such as anger, anxiety, abuse, codependency, or destructive addictive behaviours. This weekly group provides a safe supportive environment where you can experience hope and healing.
Thursdays, 7:00pm Held at Compass Point Bible Church at 2501 Eaglesfield Drive in Burlington. Contact celebraterecovery@compasspointonline.ca or call 905-336.0500 ext 333.
Fridays, 7:00 pm Held at Philpott Memorial Church, 84 York Blvd, Hamilton. Contact celebraterecovery@getchurch.org or call 905-525-3341.
English Cafe Thursdays, 7:00pm-8:30pm Free program to those who can speak some English but wish to practice and gain confidence with conversational skills. At the Grace Centre, 6670 Campobello Road (side door entrance). Please visit the website for more information: www.grace-centre.ca/english-cafe or email: speak.english.cafe@gmail.com.
Women
Firm Believers Wednesdays, 7:00pm A Women’s Fitness Small Group held from October 12 to December 7. At Church on the Queensway, 1536 The Queensway, Toronto. (No childcare available.) For more info, contact Pastor Karen Milley at 416-255-0141 x212 or karen@thechurch.to.
Solo Flight Wednesdays, 7:00pm Solo flight for single ladies and those alone in their faith. Every Wednesday, 7pm, Room 115 at Glengate Alliance Church, 6009 Valley Way, Niagara Falls. For more information call 905–354-9073 (Mon-Thurs.)
Designed in Excellence! Monday, January 16, 2012; 7:00pm WOW Women of Worth presents an Evening Dedicated to Women. ...Guaranteed to Impact Your Destiny! With special Guest Speaker Nancy Clarke, International Speaker & Head of Elim Women Ministries. Held at Brampton Christian Family Church, 9446 McLaughlin Road, Unit 11, Brampton. For more info please call 905-966-5987.
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