This week in the podcast from Toronto United Mennonite Church, we continue our theme of The Times They Are A Changin'. After a scripture reading from Mark, one of our younger congregants Anna Gray talks passionately about that the church needs to do if we want to continue to stay relevant in our increasingly secular and divided society. Make sure you listen to her inspiring message.

Most of us are very familiar with the story of the angel Gabriel's surprise visit to Mary to tell her she had been chosen by God to have a baby. At Christmas time that is. But in July? If you listen to this week's podcast you'll find out why the message can teach us a lot about surprise and hope and change not only for Mary, but for ourselves. Listen to the scripture and then to Haven Klassen as she delivers an inspiring message of love.

TUMC's summer series The Times They Are a Changin' reflects on themes of change and growth, particularly as it relates to our own church. This week Tobi Thiessen reflects on how digital giving has affected generosity and tithing, both the positive and in the areas of concern. Prepare to be inspired!

In this podcast, the story of the rich young ruler who encounters Jesus from Mark 10: 17-22. Also, reflections on our summer theme The Times They Are A Changin' from Tim. He lets us in on some preacher's secrets and joins the dots between Gordon Lightfoot, Bob Dylan, and the 'Rich Young Ruler' of the Gospel of Mark...

For more information about TUMC, please visit our website at www.tumc.ca

Welcome back to TUMC on Air, a podcast from Toronto United Mennonite Church, a progressive, urban, inclusive congregation in the Anabaptist peace tradition. This summer we listen to the call towards change from the Holy Spirit, welcoming the diverse insights of our community. Today our pastor Michele Rizoli introduces the series with a sermon that incorporate her vacation pictures (I guess you had to be there,) and calls us towards openness to productive, necessary change.

For more information about TUMC, please visit our website at www.tumc.ca

Welcome to TUMC On Air, from Toronto United Mennonite Church.

Picture it! Peter talks with Dora about her experiences crafting clay. We read Isaiah 64:8 and the poem “To Weavers Everywhere” by Marchiene Rienstra, along with music from our community and a time of contemplation and prayer.

You are very welcome to join our community as we gather this summer, meeting in person and online at 10am on Sundays (except July 31 and August 14). Check our website tumc.ca for more information.

Toronto United Mennonite Church (TUMC) is an inclusive and affirming Christian community in the Mennonite-Anabaptist “peace church” tradition. We aspire to be a family of faith that welcomes people with  diverse backgrounds and stories, worshipping together and supporting one another, while following Christ’s example in working for peace and justice in our urban context.

TUMC worships and works in the Indigenous territories of the Mississauga, Haudenosaunee, and Wyandot nations.

Welcome to TUMC On Air, from Toronto United Mennonite Church.

Picture it! Michele and Peter explore the story of gradual healing in Mark 8:22-26, keeping their eyes open for meaningful signs. With music from our community and a time of contemplation and prayer, we launch our summer series exploring art in worship.

You are very welcome to join our community as we gather this summer, meeting in person and online at 10am on Sundays (except July 3, July 31, and August 14). Check our website tumc.ca for more information.

Toronto United Mennonite Church (TUMC) is an inclusive and affirming Christian community in the Mennonite-Anabaptist “peace church” tradition. We aspire to be a family of faith that welcomes people with  diverse backgrounds and stories, worshipping together and supporting one another, while following Christ’s example in working for peace and justice in our urban context.

TUMC worships and works in the Indigenous territories of the Mississauga, Haudenosaunee, and Wyandot nations.

Welcome to TUMC On Air, from Toronto United Mennonite Church.

Be At Rest with us! Join Pastors Michele & Peter in this time of prayer and contemplation, with music from our community, and discussion of the story recounted in Mark 10:13-23, as Jesus responds to some of those who come to him with their needs.

You are very welcome to join our community as we gather online this summer, and as we navigate changing possibilities around gathering. See our website tumc.ca to learn how to access Sunday morning services, for now via Zoom.

Toronto United Mennonite Church is an inclusive and affirming Christian community in the Mennonite-Anabaptist “peace church”  tradition. We aspire to be a family of faith that welcomes people with diverse backgrounds and stories, worshipping together and supporting one another, while following Christ’s example in working for peace and justice in our urban context.

Welcome to TUMC On Air, from Toronto United Mennonite Church.

Be At Rest with us, sink into a time for contemplation and prayer, with music from our community, and conversation between Pastors Michele & Peter on the gripping story of Jesus walking on water in Mark 6:45-56.

You are very welcome to join our community as we gather online this summer. See our website tumc.ca to learn how to access Sunday morning Zoom connection details.

Toronto United Mennonite Church is an inclusive and affirming Christian community in the Mennonite-Anabaptist “peace church”  tradition. We aspire to be a family of faith that welcomes people with diverse backgrounds and stories, worshipping together and supporting one another, while following Christ’s example in working for peace and justice in our urban context.

Welcome to TUMC On Air, from Toronto United Mennonite Church.

Mark off sacred time and space to light a candle, close your eyes, and ‘Be At Rest’. Today, Pastors Michele & Peter read Mark 1:29-31, noticing themes of rest, service, and sabbath. We have music from members of our community, and time for prayer and contemplation.

You are very welcome to join our community as we gather online this summer. See tumc.ca for Sunday morning Zoom connection details.

Toronto United Mennonite Church is an inclusive and affirming Christian community in the Mennonite-Anabaptist “peace church” tradition. We aspire to be a family of faith that welcomes people with diverse backgrounds and stories, worshipping together and supporting one another, while following Christ’s example in working for peace and justice in our urban context.