Islington Listens

Each day this week, we will pray the scriptures together and reflect on how they are speaking into our lives.  The daily reflections were written by a team in 2020, a time when our daily rhythms had changed significantly because of COVID-19.  They seem even more fitting today to Root us in God and allow us to Grow in Faith.  Day 1. Seed…Promise of Life - Writer G. Austin

On March 9, 2025, Islington United Church began a series called Table Talk and Everything In Between as our Lenten theme. This week, we remember how we are all a part of the story of the good Samaritan.

On March 2, 2025, Islington United Church concluded a series on awakening the senses. This week, we reflected on the sense of knowing with Islington's spiritual leader Paul Hutchison.

On February 23, 2025, Islington United Church continued a series on awakening the senses. This week, we reflected on the sense of taste.

On February 16, 2025, our church building was closed, but Rev. Maya did not want you to be without the complete series on awakening our senses! So, here is this week's message on smell.

On February 9, 2025, Islington United continued a series on awakening our senses. This week, Brianna Coutlee and Adele Halliday led us in worship. We reflected on awakening our senses to touch - especially touching others through offering the gift of forgiveness.

On February 2, 2025, Islington United continued a series on awakening our senses. This week, James Aitchison connected us to our sense of hearing and invited us to consider how silence also plays a role in our spiritual lives.

On January 26, 2025, Islington United began a series on awakening our senses. This week, Rev. Maya reminded us how our sight allows us to better connect with the world and others and that we are all a unique and needed part of the body of Christ.

On January 19, 2025, Ministry Student Adele Halliday shared what communion is about by reflecting on the words from Paul in Corinthians.

On January 12, 2025, Islington United celebrated two baptims together. We reflected on the scripture of Jesus' baptism and what baptism means.

On December 29, 2024, had a time of remembering other stories from the Christmas season. We reflected on carols and scriptures that bring hope, peace, joy, and love to our Christmas celebrations.

On December 22, 2024, we remembered Joseph's role in this incredible story. We hear his story in scripture and through a dramatic reading called "With Deep Regret: A Letter to Mary" written by David Giuliano.

As we approach the longest night of the year, we remember that not everyone feels joy during this season. We hold space though this season for those who are facing hardship or remember loved ones. May these words from our Blue Christmas service provide comfort and peace.

Sunday, December 8, was the second Sunday of Advent. This week, we were invited to find people in our lives to make peace with during this season.

Sunday, December 1, marked the beginning of the Advent season. Rev. Maya Landell shares reflections on hope during the season.

On Sunday, November 24, 2024, Islington United Church continued exploring actions of Christian Hospitality by considering what opportunities we have in the coming season to extend a hand or loving gesture to someone who needs it.

On Sunday, November 17, 2024, Islington United Church Celebrated International Children's Day during our Intergenerational service. We reflected on the power of invitation through bracelet trading, the stories of Jesus, and Taylor Swift lyrics. This episode is part 7 of our series based on the book "Making Room" by Christine D. Pohl.

On Sunday, November 10, 2024, Islington United Church acknowledged Remembrance Day and honoured those we have lost. Hear these words from Rev. Maya Landell who reminds us that we are trying our best to walk in the way of Jesus in remembrance of him. This episode is part 7 of our series based on the book "Making Room" by Christine D. Pohl.

On Sunday, November 3, 2024, Islington United Church continued our series on making room. Hear these words from Rev. Angie Hocking on her work with the poor and marginalized in Toronto, and the difference between charity and hospitality.

On Sunday, October 27, 2024, Islington United Church continued our series on making room. This week's focus is on getting to know the strangers all around us that God has given us to serve and welcome. This episode is part 5 of our series based on the book "Making Room" by Christine D. Pohl.

On Sunday, October 20, 2024, Islington United Church continued our series on making room. This week's focus is on loving our neighbour, dignity, and the power of recognition.  This episode is part 4 of our series based on the book "Making Room" by Christine D. Pohl.

On Sunday, October 13, 2024, Islington United Church reflected on the season of Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving!

On Sunday, October 6, 2024, Islington United Church recognized World Communion Day. Hear these words from Rev. Maya Landell about the table of hospitality.

On Sunday, September 29, 2024, Islington United Church recognized Truth and Reconciliation Day and were called to hospitality and making room for others.

On Sunday, September 22, 2024, Islington United Church shared 2 stories of our beginnings on this earth, the place we call home. Listen to this week's episode to hear the creation story from Rev. Maya Landell and the story of the beginnings of Etobicoke from Philip Cote as depicted in the mural he has blessed us with and that we are blessing today.