Author: Christopher Thomson

2020 Pledge Appeal

You can contribute by cheque, post-dated cheques (mailed to LUUC 5065, rue Sherbrooke, Lachine, QC H8T 1H9) or by eTransfers to lakeshoretreasury@gmail.com or by going to our website luuc.org/ to donate via PayPal.

2020 Stewardship Report

Lakeshore is ending its 2019-2020 Financial Year (FY) on 30 April under the exceptional and stressful circumstances of the coronavirus pandemic. However, as a community, we have shown great resilience and have come together through on-line services initiated and organized by Gary Spiller on the Zoom platform.  Of course, the pandemic with the resulting sudden … Continue reading 2020 Stewardship Report

The Everything Seed

The Everything Seed, a short film based on Rev. Carole Martignacco’s poem of the same name, touches on life for our Lakeshore SE Youth and Kids during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown.

Growing Edges

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Heather Fraser Fawcett, 2020-04-05 *Margaret Atwood has written that “ in the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell of dirt.” In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell of dirt. Let’s ponder that for a moment. “In the spring. At the end of … Continue reading Growing Edges

Lakeshore Bulletin 2020-03-22

Cross-congregational check-up – Susan Czarnocki Wow!  Just 10 days ago, the lurking curse of Friday-13th came roaring in to change our lives.  Late on Thursday the 12th, the pillars of normalcy came crashing down around us, as school boards, universities, CEGEPS – announced cancellations.  This was followed by the cancellation of most public social activities. The … Continue reading Lakeshore Bulletin 2020-03-22

Merry, Happy Whatever

2019 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service – Meditation by Timothy Byrnes Merry, Happy …. WhateverUnpacking the meaning of the holidays can be quite the endeavour A time of great joy and givingBut also a time of sadnessBringing realization to what feels missing For Christians, it is a sacred time of yearWith the story of the virgin Mary … Continue reading Merry, Happy Whatever