Youth On Bloor

Overcoming Violence by Daniel Yoon In this feverish time of war rhetoric, anxiety and fear, I see a glimmer of hope in my surroundings. Not just hope that the powers-that-be might listen to the millions of people around the world marching for peace. more... Youth on Bloor Project Overview “Youth on Bloor” is the joint youth and young adult ministry of three neighboring United Church of Canada congregations in the vicinity of Spadina and Bloor. The youth ministry has a shared leadership of youth, aged 14 and up, and adults in a dynamic ministry of social engagement, recreation and leadership development. Funders have the opportunity to contribute to a unique program in training youth for leadership in overcoming inequality and oppression. The dynamic intercultural experience will prepare youth to be sensitive leaders in a multicultural world that seeks to overcome the violence of our past, and respond to violence in our time. In addition this project will: Invigorate youth ministry in three congregations in Toronto. Create direct connections between the people involved in the project and in life and work of their individual churches including committee work, decision making and governance processes. Impart new skills and develop those skills for future replication. Youth participants will be exposed to a new language and culture

Upcoming/Recent events:   Retreat 2007 Youth on Bloor recently had a retreat at Five Oaks,,,, click here for presentation with photos. CALLING ALL YOUTH! From Grades 7-12 You are invited to a regular Sunday morning gathering.  We’ll be meeting at Trinity-St. Paul’s from now until the end of February 2008, and then at Bloor Street until spring.  Starting Sunday, November 25th 2007, Bloor Streeters can meet Shannon by the water fountain at 10:20 a.m. every Sunday to walk over to TSP together. BAKE SALE Get your Christmas baking all done with just the dropping of a few dollars!  Support the YouthonBloor Cuba Trip and satisfy your sweet tooth at the same time – immediately following the service on Sunday, December 9th in McClure Hall, and following the service on Sunday, December 16th at Trinity St. Paul’s, in the narthex. Want more information? Please contact: Bloor St United Church Office 300 Bloor St West Toronto, ON M5S 1W3 +1(416)924-7439 +1(416)924-1889 - fax email : shannon@bloorstreetunited.org