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Nordic-inspired art from Denmark to Toronto
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Now its time to order you Christmas Stuff in our webshop
Now its time to order you Christmas Stuff in our webshop
Published on Sunday, October 1, 2023 6:00 PM
Now you can order your Danish Christmas Candy, Christmas ornaments, and food to make a real Danish Christmas in Canada. Order now - and the goods will be ready for pickup
# News
A dream come true
A dream come true
Published on Monday, September 11, 2023 1:00 AM
Kirstine is The new Danish pastor in Toronto:When the snowdrops were flowering and the spring sun was showing its beautiful face in the sky, my husband and I were sitting in the
# News
Kirkehilsen - September-October is out now
Kirkehilsen - September-October is out now
Published on Saturday, September 2, 2023 6:00 PM
The fall issue of Kirkehilsen - the church bulletin - is published. Meet our new pastor Kirstine Rasmussen and read her presentation of herself. There are also
# News
Pastor´s corner: Hello from Pastor Jørgen
Pastor´s corner: Hello from Pastor Jørgen
Published on Friday, September 1, 2023 1:59 AM
Dear congregation, thank you for inviting us to be interim pastor in the Danish Church in Toronto. We have so many fond memories of our time in both the Grimsby and Toronto
# Pastors Corner
President’s Message: As I write this we are...
President’s Message: As I write this we are...
Published on Thursday, August 31, 2023 2:04 AM
... into the last part of August. The CNE is open – a sure sign of summer slipping away. For those of us here in southern Ontario, summer has been relatively kind to us. Several
# News
Lis, Søren and Sunset Mindepark in Danish TV
Lis, Søren and Sunset Mindepark in Danish TV
Published on Monday, August 14, 2023 12:26 PM
This summer, Danish TV (DR 1) is broadcasting a series of programs about Danes in Canada. The latest installment takes place in Ontario, and host Anders Agger visits Sunset
# News
New pastor for the Danish Church in Toronto
New pastor for the Danish Church in Toronto
Published on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 3:12 AM
We are excited to announce that Kirstine Rasmussen will be the new pastor at the Danish church in Toronto. Kirstine will be moving to Toronto with her husband and their two young
# News
Meet Pastor Jørgen and Pastor Pamela
Meet Pastor Jørgen and Pastor Pamela
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Saturday, July 1, 2023 6:00 AM
Until the new pastor of the Danish Church is in place, the Sunday Service and other Pastoral duties will be covered by two experienced pastors: Pastor Pamela Kormano will lead
# News
Kirkehilsen July-August ... find it online now
Kirkehilsen July-August ... find it online now
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Friday, June 30, 2023 8:00 AM
The Summer edition of Kirkehilsen is out - read it online now or find it in your mailbox in the coming days. Among other things, read the Thank-you speeches from Pastor Simons
# News
Presidents report: Mid-Summer was...
Presidents report: Mid-Summer was...
Published on Thursday, June 29, 2023 4:02 PM
... a few days ago – the longest day of the year. How quickly that seems to come and go each year. Many cultures celebrate this time of year – we do it with our Skt. Hans Fest.
# News
Skt Hans Fest, Lottery Results, and Farewell Party
Skt Hans Fest, Lottery Results, and Farewell Party
Published on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 4:58 PM
On Sunday, June 25, we had a very exciting Skt Hans Fest at our church, complete with a service, then outside for summer songs, cold drinks, BBQ hot dogs and burgers, and
# News
Simon Says: Thank you - and
Simon Says: Thank you - and "på gensyn"
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Monday, June 26, 2023 4:08 PM
From Pastor Simon´s Thank you and "på gensyn" speech on June 25, 2023:"... Thank you for trusting me to be your pastor here in Toronto! The list of things we have created
# Pastors Corner
Pastor Simon's farewell service and St. Hans celebration in the park
Pastor Simon's farewell service and St. Hans celebration in the park
Published on Monday, June 26, 2023 2:00 PM
The church was filled with people who wanted to say thank you to Pastor Simon and send him and his family well on their way back to Denmark. The farewell service ended with
# News
30 new red hymnals for the Danish church
30 new red hymnals for the Danish church
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 12:59 PM
On a sad occasion, the Danish church received 30 new hymnals. The congregation of St. Ansgar Church in Toronto (which was founded almost 100 years ago by Danish immigrants in
# News
Spring arrived with tons of hygge!
Spring arrived with tons of hygge!
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, May 14, 2023 9:01 AM
Hundreds of Danes started Spring at the Danish Church when the doors opened for this year's Spring Bazaar!Hotdogs were served outside, Smørrebrød, cakes and coffee inside, crafts,
# News
The Danish Church is getting ready for the Spring bazaar!
The Danish Church is getting ready for the Spring bazaar!
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Friday, May 12, 2023 12:07 PM
Tomorrow, Saturday, May 13, the Danish church in Toronto opens its doors for a Spring bazaar full of "Hygge," "Smørrebrød," and many Danish goodies. The booths with Danish Design
# News
Simon Says: Break a leg, Good luck and God Bless
Simon Says: Break a leg, Good luck and God Bless
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Thursday, May 11, 2023 9:05 AM
The skiing season ended abruptly for me this year when I fell and broke my ankle. Since then, I have been hobbling around on crutches, trying to fulfill my duties as a pastor (and
# Pastors Corner
Toronto church in Danish radio
Toronto church in Danish radio
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, May 7, 2023 8:36 AM
Sunday, DR - Denmark's public broadcaster - aired a one-hour interview with Pastor Simon about the Danish Lutheran Church in Toronto and about the history and uniqueness of
# News
May 4th: A Day to appreciate freedom that we cannot take for granted
May 4th: A Day to appreciate freedom that we cannot take for granted
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Thursday, May 4, 2023 8:36 AM
May 4th marks the ending of WW2 in Denmark in 1945. Since then, it has been a tradition that the Danes light candles in the windows that evening in remembrance of Freedom.During
# News
Spring is here...
Spring is here...
Published on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 8:46 AM
President’s Message May-June 2023:...summer is soon to follow. Many of us are excited to enjoy the outdoors – whether working in a garden, or hiking/biking on our many local trails
# News
May-June issue of the Church Bulletin is published - read it online now
May-June issue of the Church Bulletin is published - read it online now
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Monday, May 1, 2023 8:19 AM
The May-June issue of Kirkehilsen - the church bulletin - is ready. Read it online on our website. Read news about the coming Month at the church, the Danish Constitution Day
# News
Have you tried the new kind of
Have you tried the new kind of "Rugbrød" in the webshop?
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 5:43 PM
On May 13th, the Danish Church opens its doors for the Spring Bazaar. From 10 am-2.30 pm, you can buy Danish Imports and Danish Crafts and find treasures in the White Elephant
# News
See video from the Confirmation Sunday
See video from the Confirmation Sunday
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Monday, April 24, 2023 8:47 AM
Four confirmands were confirmed Sunday, April 23 in the Danish Church in Toronto on a beautiful spring day in April. Congratulations to Tessa, Sophia, Hans and Tilde and God's
# News
New doors to the church.
New doors to the church.
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Saturday, April 22, 2023 6:19 PM
New doors are one of the last parts of the renovation of the church sanctuary that was done last year. Finally, the doors were ready made out of the pews from the old
# News
Simon Says: At Easter,
Simon Says: At Easter, "God morgen!" is breaking news
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Saturday, April 1, 2023 12:00 PM
We have four gospels in our New Testament with four different versions of what Jesus did when he lived on earth. It is like four various newspapers telling the same news stories
# Pastors Corner
Are you the new pastor in Toronto?
Are you the new pastor in Toronto?
Published on Friday, March 31, 2023 8:20 AM
The Job description for the New Pastor at the Danish Lutheran Church is now online on DSUKs (Danish Church Abroad / Danish Seamen’s Church) website. You can find a
# News
Begin the Week of Easter with an online Reflection in Music, Readings and Art
Begin the Week of Easter with an online Reflection in Music, Readings and Art
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Thursday, March 30, 2023 12:00 AM
Welcome to an Easter Reflection from The Danish Lutheran Church of Toronto. Sing along and enjoy Easter music and hymns in English, Danish and German. And join the
# Video Worship
The Spring bazaar webshop is open - preorder Danish candy and food now
The Spring bazaar webshop is open - preorder Danish candy and food now
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Thursday, March 9, 2023 10:47 AM
The Danish Church's online bazaar is open again, and is ready to take your orders on Danish Candy and food. The goods are on their way from Denmark and will be here for the
# News
The spring edition of Kirkehilsen is ready
The spring edition of Kirkehilsen is ready
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 3:06 PM
The March-April edition of Kirkehilsen is ready both for download and soon to be found in your mailbox (if you get the magazine in hardcopy). Read about all the activities in
# News
Pastor Simon and family return to Denmark
Pastor Simon and family return to Denmark
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 1:27 PM
After 4.5 amazing years in Toronto, it is time for my family and me to return to Denmark this summer. It will be sad to say goodbye to Toronto and Canada because we have had
# News

Calendar

Church Café
OCT
03

OCT
03

Church Café
Date: 
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 12:00 PM
Thansksgiving Service
OCT
08

OCT
08

Thansksgiving Service
Date: 
Sunday, October 8, 2023 10:30 AM
Church Café
OCT
10

OCT
10

Church Café
Date: 
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 12:00 PM
Danish Folk Dancing
OCT
13

OCT
13

Danish Folk Dancing
Date: 
Friday, October 13, 2023 7:30 PM
Thanksgiving Dinner
OCT
14

OCT
14

Thanksgiving Dinner
Date: 
Saturday, October 14, 2023 6:00 PM
Welcome Service for Pastor Kirstine
OCT
15

OCT
15

Welcome Service for Pastor Kirstine
Date: 
Sunday, October 15, 2023 10:30 AM
Church Café
OCT
17

OCT
17

Church Café
Date: 
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 12:00 PM
Golden Age Club
OCT
19

OCT
19

Golden Age Club
Date: 
Thursday, October 19, 2023 12:00 PM
Danish Folk Dancing
OCT
20

OCT
20

Danish Folk Dancing
Date: 
Friday, October 20, 2023 7:30 PM
Sunday Service in Danish
OCT
22

OCT
22

Sunday Service in Danish
Date: 
Sunday, October 22, 2023 10:30 AM
Church Café
OCT
24

OCT
24

Church Café
Date: 
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 12:00 PM
Danish Folk Dancing
OCT
27

OCT
27

Danish Folk Dancing
Date: 
Friday, October 27, 2023 7:30 PM
Halloween Service - for the whole famile
OCT
29

OCT
29

Halloween Service - for the whole famile
Date: 
Sunday, October 29, 2023 10:30 AM
Church Café
OCT
31

OCT
31

Church Café
Date: 
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 12:00 PM
Danish Folk Dancing
NOV
03

NOV
03

Danish Folk Dancing
Date: 
Friday, November 3, 2023 8:30 PM
All Saints Sunday // Alle Helgens Søndag
NOV
05

NOV
05

All Saints Sunday // Alle Helgens Søndag
Date: 
Sunday, November 5, 2023 10:30 AM
Church Café
NOV
07

NOV
07

Church Café
Date: 
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 12:00 PM
Church Café
NOV
14

NOV
14

Church Café
Date: 
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 12:00 PM
Christmas Bazaar 2023 - reserv the date!
NOV
18

NOV
18

Christmas Bazaar 2023 - reserv the date!
Date: 
Saturday, November 18, 2023 10:00 AM
Church Café
NOV
21

NOV
21

Church Café
Date: 
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 12:00 PM
Church Café
NOV
28

NOV
28

Church Café
Date: 
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 12:00 PM
Church Café
DEC
05

DEC
05

Church Café
Date: 
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 12:00 PM
Church Café
DEC
12

DEC
12

Church Café
Date: 
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 12:00 PM
Church Café
DEC
19

DEC
19

Church Café
Date: 
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 12:00 PM