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Bazaar
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Danish Lessons at the church
Danish Family Choir for all ages
Video
Confirmation
Confirmation class 2022-2023
Sanctuary Upgrade
Sanctuary Upgrade
Sancturary upgrade fundraising - we need your support
The Toronto Hymn
Nordic-inspired art from Denmark to Toronto
The process behinde the proposed Sanctuary Upgrade
See photos from the upgrade process from 2020-2022
Festive celebration of the upgraded church
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Kirkehilsen - Church magazine
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Sign up for the Danish Community/Family choir - a choir for all ages
Sign up for the Danish Community/Family choir - a choir for all ages
Published on Friday, January 13, 2023 7:37 AM
Anyone of any age with an interest in the Danish/Nordic language and culture is welcome in the new choir at the church: Families with children and grandparents with their
# News
Danish Lessons are back at the church
Danish Lessons are back at the church
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, January 1, 2023 9:25 AM
From February, It will again be possible to join Danish Lessons at the Danish Church. There has been a great demand for that activity, and we are happy to announce that it's
# News
Simon Says: I have heard you are an okay pastor! You are a
Simon Says: I have heard you are an okay pastor! You are a "Jyllænder."
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Saturday, December 31, 2022 8:00 AM
I received this compliment from an older lady who attended a service in the church. She did not live near Toronto but somewhere in North America and (like me) had roots in Jutland
# Pastors Corner
January-February 2023 edition of Kirkehilsen is ready
January-February 2023 edition of Kirkehilsen is ready
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Saturday, December 24, 2022 10:27 AM
Ready to download: The Church bulletin from The Danish Church in Toronto. Great news about a new choir and Danish Lessons - and the official result of the Bazaar.
# News
It’s just before Christmas ...
It’s just before Christmas ...
Published on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 10:46 AM
...as I write this.  It truly is a special time of year, and I hope everyone will have a wonderful and safe Christmas. The last two months have been very busy with special
# News
And the winner is... see the Christmas Lottery Results here
And the winner is... see the Christmas Lottery Results here
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Monday, December 12, 2022 5:00 PM
We had an exciting and well-attended Lucia Pageant and Juletræsfest (December 11th). The weather cooperated with a small snowfall, which put us in the right spirit for these events
# News
​ Updated: Christmas bazaar 2022 - now with the result of the bazaar
​ Updated: Christmas bazaar 2022 - now with the result of the bazaar
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Saturday, November 19, 2022 7:45 PM
For the first time since the pandemic, we could open the doors to a real Christmas bazaar in our beautiful building. And for the first time, with booths in the church hall and
# News
The church magazine for November and December is out
The church magazine for November and December is out
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 8:16 AM
Read the latest issue of the church magazine with the many Christmas activities: the Christmas bazaar, Christmas concert, Christmas services and Lucia. Also, find info on the
# News
Danish church artist visits Toronto
Danish church artist visits Toronto
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Monday, October 31, 2022 3:56 PM
The artist behind the Danish church's two new altarpieces, Simon Aaen, has visited the church and Toronto. It is the first time he sees the two paintings in the church, and he is
# News
President’s Message: It’s the last full week of...
President’s Message: It’s the last full week of...
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, October 30, 2022 7:58 AM
... October, and it has been sunny and 20 C the last couple of days. How do I write something about late fall and Christmas with this going on?? Welcome to weather in Toronto. A
# News
Thanksgiving dinner was finally back
Thanksgiving dinner was finally back
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 7:00 PM
What a party!The big Thanksgiving dinner was finally back after a three-year break (due to COVID). And what a party it was with nearly 100 guests singing, eating, watching folk
# News
We are the North - together
We are the North - together
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Friday, October 14, 2022 3:00 PM
50 Nordic people discussed 'who are Canadians' at a networking event in the Danish Church in Toronto 
We are both "the North" - the people from the Nordic countries and the
# News
New portrait of the Danish Queen in Toronto
New portrait of the Danish Queen in Toronto
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Thursday, September 22, 2022 2:00 PM
The Danish Queen Margrethe II can celebrate her 50ths anniversary as Queen this year. And after Queen Elizabeth passed away, Queen Margrethe became the longest reign Queen in the
# News
Fifty students from Sønderborg visits Toronto
Fifty students from Sønderborg visits Toronto
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 3:00 PM
Fifty students and teachers from "Det blå Gymnasium i Sønderborg, Denmark" started their study trip to Canada and USA in Toronto - and at the Danish Lutheran Church. Here they
# News
The September-October issue of Kirkehilsen is ready.
The September-October issue of Kirkehilsen is ready.
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, September 4, 2022 9:44 AM
The September-October issue of Kirkehilsen is on its way in the mail - and ready to read online. 
Read more about all the activities in September and October, when we start
# News
​Ready for the next episodes of the church?
​Ready for the next episodes of the church?
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Saturday, September 3, 2022 8:39 AM
More and more of the TV we watch are series with episodes and seasons. Some patiently wait a week for the next episode of their favourite program to be aired; others take the iPad,
# Pastors Corner
Even though it is September...
Even though it is September...
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Thursday, September 1, 2022 8:44 AM
 ...summer is still here. We have had several hot and humid days lately. Those of us who have access to AC are glad for that. 
We know fall is coming and we need to
# News
Video Worship on YouTube: “For everything there is a season”
Video Worship on YouTube: “For everything there is a season”
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, July 31, 2022 10:20 AM
Video Worship from the Danish Lutheran Church of Toronto 7th Sunday after trinity. August 7th, 2022 Hymns: DDS 750: Nu titte til hinanden
DDS 725: Det dufter
# Video Worship
Simon Says:
Simon Says: "I am not the kind of person to attend a fitness centre"
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Monday, July 11, 2022 9:00 AM
The Pastors Colum from Kirkehilsen July/August: I had never for real been to a fitness centre before coming to Toronto. I thought I was not that kind of person, and I imagined
# Pastors Corner
Summer is at our door...
Summer is at our door...
Published on Monday, July 4, 2022 8:00 AM
Presidential Messages - July/August... at least according to the amount of sunshine we will get. School is out, and many are preparing for summer holidays. Likewise, we are also
# News
The Prodigal Son - or a Video Worship about hugs.
The Prodigal Son - or a Video Worship about hugs.
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, July 3, 2022 10:15 AM
Pastor Simon will reflect on the extended Parable by Jesus about the Prodigal son and his brother at this YouTube service. Brigitte Bogar and Mark Fenger will sing two
# Video Worship
July-August edition of Kirkehilsen is ready - read it online
July-August edition of Kirkehilsen is ready - read it online
Published on Saturday, July 2, 2022 8:00 AM
The Summer-edition of Kirkehilsen - the church bulletin from the Danish Church in Toronto - is ready!It's on the way in the mail and you can read it online here. Read the
# News
Skt Hans fest and Lottery Results
Skt Hans fest and Lottery Results
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, June 26, 2022 10:00 PM
We had an exciting Skt Hans Fest celebrated on Sunday, June 26, at our church, complete with children’s games, hot dogs, strawberries and ice cream, a bonfire, and summer songs.
# News
Pentecost Video-Worship
Pentecost Video-Worship
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, June 5, 2022 10:00 AM
"Pentecost Morning, we read in our Bible how the Disciples were filled with the spirit and then were able to start talking in all the languages… the result: A church on
# Video Worship
Buy Danish Candy: The bazaar web shop is still open
Buy Danish Candy: The bazaar web shop is still open
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Friday, June 3, 2022 5:41 PM
We still have Danish Imports in stock in our bazaar webshop. You can buy online (24/7) or in-person (when there are activities in the church or open for pick-up. See the opening
# News
Ascension of Christ (Kristi Himmelfartsdag) in Toronto
Ascension of Christ (Kristi Himmelfartsdag) in Toronto
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Thursday, May 26, 2022 10:00 AM
Today, Thursday, May 26, is Ascension day - a day, marking a remarkable liftoff - the liftoff of Christ on his Ascension. A takeoff that made the world shake. Look into the skies
# Video Worship
Danish import arrived to Toronto
Danish import arrived to Toronto
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 3:26 PM
Finally - after three weeks of delay - the imports from Denmark arrived in Toronto. The volunteers are in full swing packing the many orders, and in the coming days, they will be
# News
A spring bazaar on a summer day
A spring bazaar on a summer day
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Saturday, May 14, 2022 5:19 PM
The park was full of life this afternoon when the Danish Church invited to Danish, and "Fransk" hotdogs, cakes and Smørrebrød - and a yard sale with lots of goodies. Thank you to
# News
Pastor's corner: A room with a view
Pastor's corner: A room with a view
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Monday, May 2, 2022 6:00 AM
We have got new paintings in our church. They were revealed Easter morning together with the rest of the upgraded church. It is two paintings with a lot of dark, stormy, blue
# Pastors Corner
President’s Message: It is just after Easter...
President’s Message: It is just after Easter...
Published on Saturday, April 30, 2022 1:31 AM
... in mid-April – and it is snowing!! Mother Nature is playing games with us. Late winter and early spring are change-over months – so it is not totally unexpected. Likewise, our
# News

Calendar

Folk dancing
FEB
03

FEB
03

Folk dancing
Date: 
Friday, February 3, 2023 7:30 PM
Sunday Service in Danish
FEB
05

FEB
05

Sunday Service in Danish
Date: 
Sunday, February 5, 2023 10:30 AM
Church Café
FEB
07

FEB
07

Church Café
Date: 
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 12:00 PM
Folk dancing
FEB
10

FEB
10

Folk dancing
Date: 
Friday, February 10, 2023 7:30 PM
Movie Saturday: Badehotellet
FEB
11

FEB
11

Movie Saturday: Badehotellet
Date: 
Saturday, February 11, 2023 1:00 PM
Sunday Service in English - with Livestream on YouTube
FEB
12

FEB
12

Sunday Service in English - with Livestream on YouTube
Date: 
Sunday, February 12, 2023 10:30 AM
Choir Practice
FEB
12

FEB
12

Choir Practice
Date: 
Sunday, February 12, 2023 11:30 AM
Church Café
FEB
14

FEB
14

Church Café
Date: 
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:00 PM
Bible Group: The text of the day (NEW DATE)
FEB
14

FEB
14

Bible Group: The text of the day (NEW DATE)
Date: 
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 2:30 PM
Learn Danish at the Church
FEB
14

FEB
14

Learn Danish at the Church
Date: 
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 7:30 PM
Golden Age Club
FEB
16

FEB
16

Golden Age Club
Date: 
Thursday, February 16, 2023 12:00 PM
Folk dancing
FEB
17

FEB
17

Folk dancing
Date: 
Friday, February 17, 2023 7:30 PM
Sunday Service in Danish
FEB
19

FEB
19

Sunday Service in Danish
Date: 
Sunday, February 19, 2023 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Church Café
FEB
21

FEB
21

Church Café
Date: 
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 12:00 PM
Bible Group: The text of the day
FEB
21

FEB
21

Bible Group: The text of the day
Date: 
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 2:30 PM
Learn Danish at the Church
FEB
21

FEB
21

Learn Danish at the Church
Date: 
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 7:30 PM
Fastelavns søndag - a family fest
FEB
26

FEB
26

Fastelavns søndag - a family fest
Date: 
Sunday, February 26, 2023 10:30 AM
Church Café
FEB
28

FEB
28

Church Café
Date: 
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 12:00 PM
Learn Danish at the Church
FEB
28

FEB
28

Learn Danish at the Church
Date: 
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 7:30 PM
Folk dancing
MAR
03

MAR
03

Folk dancing
Date: 
Friday, March 3, 2023 7:30 PM
Sunday Service in Danish
MAR
05

MAR
05

Sunday Service in Danish
Date: 
Sunday, March 5, 2023 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Church Café
MAR
07

MAR
07

Church Café
Date: 
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:00 PM
Bible Group: The text of the day
MAR
07

MAR
07

Bible Group: The text of the day
Date: 
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 2:30 PM
Learn Danish at the Church
MAR
07

MAR
07

Learn Danish at the Church
Date: 
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 7:30 PM
Movie Saturday: Badehotellet
MAR
11

MAR
11

Movie Saturday: Badehotellet
Date: 
Saturday, March 11, 2023 1:00 PM
Church Café
MAR
14

MAR
14

Church Café
Date: 
Tuesday, March 14, 2023 12:00 PM
Church Café
MAR
21

MAR
21

Church Café
Date: 
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 12:00 PM
Learn Danish at the Church
MAR
21

MAR
21

Learn Danish at the Church
Date: 
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 7:30 PM
Church Café
MAR
28

MAR
28

Church Café
Date: 
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 12:00 PM
Learn Danish at the Church
MAR
28

MAR
28

Learn Danish at the Church
Date: 
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7:30 PM