Aging Seminar 1: " Aging Your Way: Proactively Expanding your Choices and Options"
2023-04-11 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto)
On Tuesday, April 11th at 7 pm, Little Trinity’s 55+ group is pleased to host an online seminar titled Aging Your Way: Proactively Expanding your Choices and Options. Our guest speaker Sue Lantz, will talk about proactive strategies that enable you to expand your choices with your health, housing, social networks and caregiving teams.
Sue Lantz, BA, MPA, is the founder and managing director of Collaborative Aging and author of Options Open: The Guide to Mapping Your Best Aging Journey. She has a lifetime of experience in the fields of aging and disability, shaping policy, creating initiatives, advocating and educating to enrich lives and communities.
Sue’s guidebook is highly recommended but not required reading for the seminars. The book will be available at the in-person session for the special group rate of $20. If you would like a copy but won’t be at the in-person session, or the cost is a barrier, please contact James Beck (pastoralcare@littletrinity.org).
Click HERE for the Zoom link. Zoom Meeting ID: 840 9181 7221 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Aging Seminar 2: "Strategies for Creating Sustainable and Balanced Caregiving Teams"
2023-04-26 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Little Trinity Annex, 403 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
POSTPONED – Now on Wednesday, April 26 (formerly Apr 12) at 7 pm, Little Trinity’s Support Group for Adult Children of Aging Parents is pleased to host an in-person seminar by Sue Lantz, entitled Strategies for Creating sustainable and Balanced Caregiving Teams. Sue will lead a presentation and conversation about strategies for preparing and maintaining the most balanced and sustainable caregiving arrangements in ways that support an older adult to achieve their vision for successful aging while also ensuring caregivers are supported as well.
Sue Lantz, BA, MPA, is the founder and managing director of Collaborative Aging and author of Options Open: The Guide to Mapping Your Best Aging Journey. She has a lifetime of experience in the fields of aging and disability, shaping policy, creating initiatives, advocating and educating to enrich lives and communities.
Sue’s guidebook is highly recommended but not required reading for the seminars. The book will be available at the in-person session for the special group rate of $20. If you would like a copy but won’t be at the in-person session, or the cost is a barrier, please contact James Beck (pastoralcare@littletrinity.org).
As space is limited, please register for a free “ticket” on Eventbrite HERE.

History Tour of Little T
2023-04-30 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Toronto) | Little Trinity Church, 425 King St. East, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 1L3, Canada
Sun, Apr 30, 12:30pm – Please join Joanne Millard for a brief ‘fun-facts’ history tour of the Church, House, and Annex after the 10:45 service on Sunday April 30. Meet at the front of the Church at 12:30. Excellent preparation for volunteering at Doors Open!

Justice Workshops (with Lunch)
2023-05-07 12:30 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Little Trinity Annex, 403 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
“If you are trying to live a life in accordance with the Bible, the concept and call to justice are inescapable.” – Tim Keller
What does Biblically formed justice look like? Join Jesse Sudirgo from Yonge Street Mission as he leads us in two Justice Workshops at 12:30pm in the Annex on Sundays, May 7 & Sunday, May 14 exploring this question. Jesse will be preaching the morning of May 7, and following the service that Sunday and the next Sunday, he will be leading us in an exploration about how our theology can inform the way we engage the poor. These workshops are open to everyone (adults and youth) and lunch is provided. Please RSVP to Karen Isaacs (kisaacs@littletrinity.org) if you plan to attend.

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
2023-05-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto)
Sat, May 13 – Sign up to host or be hosted at Little T’s “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?” event! Contact Julia juliaschindeler@sympatico.ca if you still want to be involved.

Justice Workshop (with Lunch)
2023-05-14 12:30 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Little Trinity Annex, 403 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
“If you are trying to live a life in accordance with the Bible, the concept and call to justice are inescapable.” – Tim Keller
What does Biblically formed justice look like? Join Jesse Sudirgo from Yonge Street Mission as he leads us in two Justice Workshops at 12:30pm in the Annex on Sundays, May 7 & Sunday, May 14 exploring this question. Jesse will be preached last week on May 7, and following the service that Sunday and the next Sunday, he is leading us in an exploration about how our theology can inform the way we engage the poor. These workshops are open to everyone (adults and youth) and lunch is provided. Please RSVP to Karen Isaacs (kisaacs@littletrinity.org) if you plan to attend.

A Service of Thanksgiving for Wen Chen Shadbolt
2023-08-10 15:00 - 18:00 UTC | Little Trinity Church, 425 King St. East, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 1L3, Canada
A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Wen Chen Shadbolt will be held at Little Trinity Church on Thursday, Aug 10, 2023. The service will be held at the church and livestreamed at 3pm. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall downstairs. Here is the YouTube link for the livestream service at 3pm. Service Bulletin

A Service of Thanksgiving for Jean Elizabeth (Porter) Horn
2023-08-15 13:00 - 18:00 (America/Toronto) | Little Trinity Church, 425 King St. East, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 1L3, Canada
A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Jean Elizabeth (Porter) Horn will be held at Little Trinity Church on Tuesday, Aug 15, 2023. Visitation will be held at the church from 1-2pm. The service will be held at the church and livestreamed at 3pm. A reception will follow from 4-6pm in the Parish Hall downstairs. Here is the YouTube link for the livestream service at 3pm. Service Bulletin

20's & 30's Potluck Lunch
2023-10-22 12:30 - 14:30 UTC | Little Trinity Annex, 403 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sun, Oct 22, 12:30pm – Please join us for lunch after the 10:45am service, and bring some food to share. Please contact Rachel at rachelmacewan@gmail.com for more info!

Town Halls - Justice Working Group
2023-11-30 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Little Trinity Annex, 403 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Thu, Nov 30, 7pm (online) – As the year of justice discernment draws near its close, the Justice Working Group would like to update you on what they have discovered, and on some exciting possibilities for the future. Our online Town Halls to discuss these possibilities as a community will happen online on Thursday, Nov 30 at 7pm on Zoom. Please RSVP to Karen (kkoiter@littletrinity.org).
Zoom Information – Thursday, Nov 30, 2023 07:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89794578894?pwd=[REDACTED]
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20's/30's Christmas Carolling
2023-12-10 15:00 - 16:30 UTC
Sun, Dec 10, 3pm – This season we’ll be singing Christmas Carols for homebound members of the Little T community. No special musical talent is required. Everyone is welcome to join!
If you would like to join in singing carols, let Rachel know by December 7th – rachelmacewan@gmail.com. If you have a car and would be willing to help with potential carpooling let Rachel know that as well.

Carols by Candlelight: Mike Janzen feat. Powerhouse Fellowship Soul Choir
2023-12-16 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Little Trinity Church, 425 King St. East, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 1L3, Canada
Sat, Dec 16, 7:30pm – Join Mike Janzen with the Powerhouse Fellowship Soul Gospel Choir for an unforgettable night of soulful song, heartfelt originals and carols. Tickets $25 HERE on Eventbrite or at the door.

Advent Season Events
2023-12-24 - 2023-12-26 | Little Trinity Church, 425 King St. East, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 1L3, Canada
Click HERE for a larger view. Click HERE for links to our YouTube services.

Little Trinity Women's Group
2024-01-18 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Little Trinity Annex, 403 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sat, 10am-12noon, Annex – Save the date and join us for a morning coffee! It’ll be a time of connection and also information sharing the survey results about a Little T Women’s Group. More details to come! And if you’d like to help plan this and/or future events, be in touch with Karen (kkoiter@littletrinity.org).

Good Food Market Lunch (& Plan)
2024-02-04 12:30 - 14:30 UTC | Little Trinity Annex, 403 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sun, Feb 4, 12:30pm, Annex – The Justice Working Group would cordially like to invite *you* to be involved in planning the Good Food Market at Little T!
For everyone who is interested in helping get our Good Food Market off the ground (or who simply is curious!), please join us for lunch and an intro planning meeting on Sunday, February 4 at 12:30pm. Help us shape this important ministry!
Please RSVP to Karen Koiter for lunch at kkoiter@littletrinity.org.

Coldest Night of the Year
2024-02-24 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | 180 Carlaw, 180 Carlaw Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4M 2R9, Canada
Sat, Feb 24, 4-7pm, 180 Carlaw – Join us again this year as we go on a chilly 5km walk to support the Red Door Family Shelter in Leslieville. This is open to everyone, so bring the whole family and invite neighbours and friends! You can sign up through the website and join our team, the Little Trinity Trekkers. It doesn’t cost anything to sign up, but it is a fundraiser, so let others know that you are participating and consider making a donation to support this important organization. Check here for more details. We hope you will join us!

LT 101: Intro to Little Trinity
2024-03-17 10:15 - 13:00 UTC | Little Trinity Annex, 403 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sun, Mar 17, after the 9am service – New to Little T? LT101 is a crash course into the church’s life and history, present ministries and opportunities, and future trajectory. Light refreshments and childcare are provided. To register, please RSVP with Orvin at olao@littletrinity.org.

Parent & Baby Group
2024-04-02 09:30 - 23:30 UTC | Little Trinity Church, 425 King St. East, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 1L3, Canada
Tue Mornings, 9:30-11:30am – Parents and their babies (or toddlers) are welcome to come together for informal time of connection and conversation. Coffee and snacks available for the parents while the babies and toddlers play! We plan to meet most Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. in the parish hall. Email Janelle (children@littletrinity.org) for more details and to let us know if you’d like to join.

Alpha Marriage Course (Online)
2024-04-08 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
Mons, Starting Apr 8, (on Zoom), 7pm – The Alpha Marriage Course is being offered online this spring. It is a valuable tool for every marriage (newly married to those married for many years!) and allows you to grow into a deeper connection with your partner. Each session’s format begins with a short intro and prayer from Tim and Laurie Haughton. Following that, you will be linked to the Alpha video to view and then discuss the video’s topic with your spouse on your own in your home. This is a seven-session course that will run on Monday night at 7pm. For more questions contact Laurie at serve@littletrinity.org.

Bible in a Year Potluck Get-Togethers
2024-04-14 10:45 - 20:00 UTC | Little Trinity Annex, 403 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sun, Apr 14, After each Service – Are you reading through the Bible in a Year? Connect with others on the blue team or the red team! Find out how others are doing and share what you’ve learned so far. Haven’t signed up but want to find out about it? Sign up below for one of the potluck get-together with others in the challenge. Let us know if you need childcare. We look forward to connecting together! (Email littletbible@gmail.com for more info or to RSVP for childcare.)
POTLUCK BRUNCH (after 9am Service)
POTLUCK LUNCH (after 10:45am Service)
POTLUCK DESSERTS (after 6:30pm Service)

Little T Women's Group
2024-04-20 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Little Trinity Annex, 403 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sat, Apr 20, 10am-12pm – Join us Saturday morning, April 20, in the Annex for a time of fellowship, food, and exploring what a Women’s Group at Little Trinity could look like. If you’re interested in helping plan this event, please speak with Karen Koiter (kkoiter@littletrinity.org).

20s/30s Brown Bag Lunch
2024-04-28 12:30 - 14:00 UTC | Little Trinity House, 417 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 1L3
Sun, Apr 28, 12:30pm – Pack a lunch and join us in the Little T House (417 King Street East) at 12:30pm for a time to eat together and connect. If you have any questions about participating in 20s/30s, or would like to be added to our newsletter or WhatsApp group, please reach out to Matthias Schilke matthias0schilke@gmail.com

Doors Open 2024
2024-05-25 10:00 - 2024-05-26 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Little Trinity Church, 425 King St. East, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 1L3, Canada
Sat/Sun, May 25/26 – Doors Open – Volunteers Needed!

Doors Open Toronto is coming up, the last weekend in May as usual, and Little Trinity is in! This year’s theme is “Hidden Histories.” This year we will highlight some of our own lesser- known stories – and there are a ton of interesting ones. You do not have to be an expert on LIttle T’s history to be an excellent Doors Open volunteer, you just have to show up for 2 hours, welcome people, and direct them to the displays.

We’ll be open from 10 – 5 on Saturday May 25, and 1 – 5 on Sunday May 26, in all three buildings (Church, House, and Annex), with 2-hour shifts starting half an hour before the doors open and ending half an hour (in some cases a bit more, for clean up) after doors close.

Here’s a link to the sign-up sheet: Little Trinity Doors Open 2024 Sign-up Please note there are separate pages to sign up for Set-Up/Take-Down, Church, House, and Annex, these are labelled at the bottom of each sheet. Children are welcome, especially for the Atrium spaces in Little Trinity House (just put their names on the same line as yours).

If you have any questions, please contact Joanne Millard at jmillardg@gmail.com

A Gathering of Remembrance - Marion Franklin
2024-06-01 11:00 - 12:30 UTC | Little Trinity Church, 425 King St. East, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 1L3, Canada
Sat, June 1, 11am, Little Trinity Church – A Gathering of Remembrance for Marion Franklin will be held at Little Trinity Church on Saturday, June 1 at 11am. A light reception will be held immediately following the service downstairs in the parish hall. Find the livestream link HERE. Service bulletin HERE.

20s/30s Summer Wrap-up
2024-06-15 15:00 - 18:00 UTC | Riverdale East Park
Sat, June 15, 3-6pm – Join us for our summer wrap-up at Riverdale East Park! We’ll gather towards the south end of the park (where the baseball diamond and bodyweight exercise areas are). Picnic snacks will be provided. If you have any questions about participating in 20s/30s, or would like to be added to our newsletter or WhatsApp group, please reach out to Matthias Schilke matthias0schilke@gmail.com

Celebration Sunday - Elevated Coffee Hour
2024-06-23 10:15 - 10:45 UTC | Little Trinity Church, 425 King St. East, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 1L3, Canada
June 23, 10:15am, Parish Hall – Enjoy some “extra-decadent” goodies in the Coffee Hour after the 9am worship service and celebrate the community together at Little Trinity! See you there!

LT Women's Group
2024-07-20 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Little Trinity Church, 425 King St. East, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 1L3, Canada
Sat, July 20, 10am-12pm, Parish Hall – Join us for our next Women’s Group Get Together/Brunch held from 10am-noon in the Parish Hall! Come and get acquainted with more of the women of Little T while enjoying some downtime and a few goodies! Contact Kim Begg (kim_begg@hotmail.com) with what you can bring and if childcare is needed.

Steve Bell Band in Concert
2024-10-17 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Little Trinity Church, 425 King St. East, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 1L3, Canada
Thu, Oct 17, 7:30pm, Little Trinity Church– An evening of story and song with the Steve Bell Band, featuring music from Steve’s 23rd solo release, The Glad Surprise, as well as Steve Bell classics and favourites. Steve will be accompanied by Gilles Fournier (bass), Murray Pulver (guitar), and special guest Mike Janzen (piano). Tickets available online HERE. For more information, call Signpost Music toll-free at 1-800-854-3499.

Baptism Sunday
2024-11-04
Sun, Nov 24/24 – The next baptism services are coming up on the Sunday before Advent. If you would like to be baptized or your child(ren) to be baptized, please be in touch as soon as possible with Lyn Youll Marshall at lyoullmarshall@littletrinity.org as there is some preparation required for the families and candidates for baptism.

Service of Remembrance
2024-11-10 10:20 - 10:40 UTC
Sat, Nov 10 & 11 – Join us for these Services of Remembrance to remember those who have fallen in past wars and served our country. The first service occurs between our church services on Sun, Nov 10 outside beside the cenotaph. The second service is open to all in the community and will be held outside beside the cenotaph on the lawn on November 11 at 11am beside the church.
