Published on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 10:08 AM
Simon Kangas Larsen
The snow is like a duvet that protects snowdrops, other flowers and plants from the harsh frost. The snow is freezing on the surface but protective like a duvet. It will soon be
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Order Danish sweets now: More than 25 new items in the shop
Published on Monday, February 22, 2021 5:00 PM
Simon Kangas Larsen
The Danish Church of Toronto's online bazaar is now open for orders. You can Order Danish sweets and food items in the store until March 11. The items will be ready for the Curb
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En dansk konfirmand i Canada
Published on Thursday, February 18, 2021 10:01 AM
I det seneste nummer af Danske Sømands- og Udenlandskirker blad "NYT" er der et interview med Hanne Fugle Eskjær (Danmarks Ambassadør i Canada) og hendes søn Villads (Konfirmand
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Happy Valentine's Day - and Congratulations
Published on Sunday, February 14, 2021 3:00 PM
We had a very successful Valentine's Lottery. With 1,767 tickets sold generating $7,363.50 in sales, this has been one of the most successful lotteries the church has held in a
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Danish Church Toronto – February Updates
Published on Friday, February 12, 2021 9:12 PM
Our church is still in Covid-19 lockdown. Please make good use of our Sunday Video Worships as well as the Zoom Coffee meetings. Both have brought joy to many members. Although we
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Let us meet the new year with "samfundssind"
Published on Sunday, January 10, 2021 12:00 PM
Simon Kangas Larsen
Pastor's corner:A word buried in the history books was chosen as the word of the year 2020 in Denmark. The word is "samfundssind," and like "hygge," it is a Danish word that is
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Valentines Lottery - support now
Published on Thursday, January 7, 2021 6:00 PM
We are having a Valentine’s Lottery to raise funds for the church. The draw will be held on Sunday February 14, 2021. The ticket prices are $25 for a book of 6. We appreciate you
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January-February edition of Kirkehilsen
Published on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 12:00 PM
Simon Kangas Larsen
The latest issue of Kirkehilsen is published. Read it online here.Read about the thoughts behind the sanctuary upgrade and see the pictures, read about the Valentine's Lottery and
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President’s New Year’s Message
Published on Monday, January 4, 2021 8:00 AM
Here we are, ready to jump... ... into 2021. I don’t know anyone who would not like to forget about 2020 – especially regarding Covid. The pandemic is still with us, and still
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Sanctuary Upgrade - a presentation
Published on Thursday, December 24, 2020 12:00 PM
The 55-year old sanctuary at the Danish Church in Toronto is in need of a facelift - and with many people using the building, more space is needed - especially when the doors
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Ved du egentligt hvorfor vi holder jul?
Published on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 8:00 AM
Simon Kangas Larsen
DR har i øjeblikekt fire tv-programmer på deres hjemmeside om, hvorfor vi holder jul. "5 skarpe om julen" kommer tæt på julens traditioner og budskab. De er lavet af vores
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Lutherans in Toronto share Christmas Joy
Published on Monday, December 21, 2020 11:00 AM
Simon Kangas Larsen
Enjoy a collection of carols from Lutheran congregations of the Central Toronto Ministry Area, Eastern Synod of the ELCIC. Also, the Danish Lutheran Church is participating in
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Merry Christmas wishes from Danish churches around the world
Published on Friday, December 18, 2020 10:07 AM
Simon Kangas Larsen
See the video-greeting with Merry Christmas wishes from Danish churches around the world - also from Toronto and the other Danish churches in Canada...
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60 years with Lucia pageant: At Christmas, we celebrate the return of light
Published on Saturday, December 12, 2020 6:00 PM
Simon Kangas Larsen
On December 13, we celebrate Lucia in our church - but not this year, where the tradition is suspended due to the pandemic. This year we were to celebrate the 60th anniversary of
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Christmas Concert from the Danish Church in Toronto
Published on Saturday, December 5, 2020 10:00 AM
Welcome to an atmospheric Christmas concert from the Church of Denmark in Toronto. The program offers several well-known Christmas hymns in Danish and English, and it is all
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Church Services in Lock-Down for 4 Weeks
Published on Thursday, November 26, 2020 4:46 PM
Under the new lock-down rules for the City of Toronto, we have had to cancel our in-house church services for the next 4 weeks (the four advent sundays). As before, Pastor
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Pastor Simon calls for used "Højskolesangbøger" for the church in Toronto.
Published on Thursday, November 26, 2020 9:27 AM
This November, Denmark got a new 19th version of the famous "Højskolesangbog" used in churches, folk high schools, and many homes. Pastor Simon hopes that the 18th version
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"Makral", "Lagkagebunde" and a box of Danish "Pålægschokolade"
Published on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 8:33 AM
Simon Kangas Larsen
The Christmas bazaar Curb-side pickup event last Saturday, November 21, was a huge success. The volunteer distributed many hundred orders during the day, and 700 pieces of
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Welcome to virtual Zoom-coffee
Published on Thursday, October 29, 2020 2:43 PM
Simon Kangas Larsen
Pastor Simon invites you to virtual Zoom-Coffee. Find a smartphone, tablet or computer, and a cup of warm coffee or tea, and sign in for a chat on Zoom with him and the others
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The November-December issue of Kirkehilsen is out.
Published on Thursday, October 29, 2020 11:25 AM
Simon Kangas Larsen
The Fall and Christmas edition of the church bulletin "Kirkehilsen" is ready, and you can read it online. Read the latest news about the corona situation in our church,
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President’s Message for november/December 2020
Published on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 2:39 PM
HELLO, Friends and...... supporters of the Danish church in Toronto. Covid is still with us, and we have to remain vigilant to keep our families and friends safe. Make sure you do
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New magasin from Copenhagen
Published on Saturday, October 24, 2020 8:39 AM
Danske Sømands- og Udlandskirker (DSUK), of which the Church of Toronto is a part, has published a new issue of the magazine Nyt: Read stories and meet people from the other
Pastor Simons column in Sunset Villa's fall-newsletter. A Saturday Morning in October, the Danish Ambassador to Canada Hanne Fugl Eskjer's voice was heard on the radio. A
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Happy Thanksgiving
Published on Saturday, October 10, 2020 12:00 PM
Simon Kangas Larsen
The Danish Church of Toronto wishes you a happy Thanksgiving with two beautiful Thanksgiving Hymns ("Prais and Thanksgiving" and "Sing to the lord of the harvest"). They are
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The Danish Church of Toronto AGM 2020
Published on Thursday, October 8, 2020 1:00 PM
Welcome to a new, online version of the Annual general Meeting for the Danish Church in Toronto. We are all aware that Covid-19 has played havoc with many of our
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Golden Age Club luncheons are cancelled
Published on Friday, September 18, 2020 3:09 PM
We are sorry to inform you that the Golden Age Club luncheons are cancelled until further notice due to new restrictions in place. In the last issue of "Kirkehilsen," we
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Church service for this Sunday is still on, just no coffee afterwards.
Published on Friday, September 18, 2020 10:26 AM
Simon Kangas Larsen
We are aware of the new gathering limits recently announced and have been told that as a church (since we are fully focussed on respecting the Covid rules of physical distancing,
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A beacon in the middle of the pandemic
Published on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 11:00 AM
Simon Kangas Larsen
This summer, I had the privilege of staying at my cottage in Denmark for a couple of weeks. It is located in the dunes on the West coast of Jutland close to the waves of the North
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President’s Message for September/October 2020
Published on Sunday, September 6, 2020 12:00 PM
HELLO, Good friends ... ... and supporters of the Danish church in Toronto. We are learning to cope with COVID, which still has a major impact on our lives, and my hope is that
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IMPORTANT NOTICE : Cheque fraud and email scamming
Published on Thursday, September 3, 2020 5:05 PM
It has come to our attention that some of our members have recently fallen prey to both cheque fraud and scam emails, both unfortunately involving the church. Sadly, there are many
Video-worship from the Danish Lutheran Church of Toronto the Second Sunday of Lent. The time of Lent is a time of preparation for Easter and it is an opportunity for us to reflect
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How to find the direction when lost?
Published on Sunday, February 21, 2021 10:30 AM
Simon Kangas Larsen
Video-worship from the Danish Lutheran Church of Toronto the First Sunday of Lent. The time of Lent is a time of preparation for Easter and it is an opportunity for us to reflect
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Fastelavn services with confirmand prayer
Published on Sunday, February 14, 2021 10:30 AM
Simon Kangas Larsen
Join the "Fastelavn" Celebration from the Danish Church in Toronto with prayers written by the confirmands, hymns in Danish and English and pictures from a pre-corona Fastelavn
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Sunday reflection about spreading love like a farmer spreading seeds
Published on Sunday, February 7, 2021 10:30 AM
Simon Kangas Larsen
"We may believe that the seed of love sowed in our hearts is so strong that it can take root in our lives and grow inside us. The hope and possibility are that you will do as
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Do you know that experience that you have been mistreated?
Published on Sunday, January 31, 2021 10:30 AM
Simon Kangas Larsen
Do you know that experience that you have been mistreated? Have you tried to feel mistreated in your family, at work, by friends - or maybe in the queue at the supermarket? Or have
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Water to wine: A miracle telling us how to live our life together
Published on Sunday, January 24, 2021 10:30 AM
Simon Kangas Larsen
"The miracle when Jesus transforms water into wine is basically about how we humans should live with each other, ourselves, and with God. About the essential attitude to life. Just
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Jesus and the children: A nice place to be
Published on Sunday, January 17, 2021 10:30 AM
Simon Kangas Larsen
Welcome to video worship from the Danish Lutheran Church in Toronto. It is the First Sunday of Epiphany (første søndag i Hellig Tre Konger). The text is about Jesus and the
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Three Kings Sunday - Hellig tre kongers søndag
Published on Saturday, January 9, 2021 8:00 AM
Simon Kangas Larsen
Join the video-worship from the Danish Church in Toronto. This Sunday about the Three wise men or three kings coming from the East to the newborn Jesus. Turn up the volume and sing
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New Year Service from the Danish Church
Published on Sunday, January 3, 2021 10:30 AM
Simon Kangas Larsen
Welcome to New Year Service from the Danish Church in Toronto. Listen to the short Bible text of the Day, where Jesus is given his name and join the musician in singing the Danish
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Christmas morning worship - see it from home
Published on Friday, December 25, 2020 8:00 AM
Simon Kangas Larsen
Welcome to Christmas Day service from the Danish Church in Toronto. The service is in Danish with Danish hymns and the sermon in Danish. You can see the service from Dec. 25th at 8
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Online Christmas Eve service in Danish and English
Published on Thursday, December 24, 2020 2:00 PM
Simon Kangas Larsen
Welcome to the Christmas Eve service from the Danish Church in Toronto about Christmas presents, Christmas tree and Christmas lightsSit comfortably on your sofa, light a candle and
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Fourth Sunday of Advent - Video-worship about butterflies in the stomach
Published on Sunday, December 20, 2020 10:30 AM
Simon Kangas Larsen
Do you know the feeling of butterflies in your stomach when you are waiting for someone to come? It is the feeling of Advent that Pastor Simon Kangas Larsen talks about today in
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Third Sunday of Advent - with Lucia pageant
Published on Friday, December 11, 2020 12:00 PM
Simon Kangas Larsen
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Second Sunday in Advent: Video worship
Published on Sunday, December 6, 2020 4:30 AM
Simon Kangas Larsen
Join the video-worship from the Danish Lutheran Church in Toronto, when Pastor Simon Kangas Larsen lights the second candle in the Advent wreath and hears his reflection on Advent
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First Sunday of Advent in the Danish Church of Toronto
Published on Sunday, November 29, 2020 8:31 AM
Simon Kangas Larsen
Welcome to Video-Worship from the Danish Lutheran Church of Toronto. Light the first candle in the Advent wreath and listen to Pastor Simon's reflection over the text of Jesus
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Thanksgiving Service - Livestream on youtube
Published on Saturday, October 10, 2020 1:01 PM
Simon Kangas Larsen
For the first time we are livestreaming a Sunday Service from the Danish Church in Toronto. Join the Thanksgiving Serice Oct 11, 2020 at 10:30 am - we hope that you can here
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Let it be Sunday on a Tuesday
Published on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 3:00 PM
Simon Kangas Larsen
Here is a part of the Service from the Danish Church last Sunday. En gudstjeneste på dansk med en prædiken om Jesus der river maskerne af os! Syng med på de to
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Another Audio-worship from Toronto
Published on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 4:56 PM
Simon Kangas Larsen
Welcome to another audio-worship from the Danish Church in Toronto. Listen to the bible reading with Jesus is calling Lazarus out of the death and back to life, Pastor Simon's
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Audio-worship from the Danish Church
Published on Thursday, September 24, 2020 1:09 PM
Simon Kangas Larsen
Welcome to a new way to worship from our church. We have recorded the live sound from the first in-person Sunday Service and now share it together with images from our church. It's
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Video worship about power, influence and a broom
Published on Sunday, September 6, 2020 8:00 AM
Simon Kangas Larsen
Power, influence and a broom. Those are the central elements in this last Corona-video worship from the Danish Church in Toronto. Pastor Simon is telling a store about a curling
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Let's do our best to harvest good fruits in our life
Published on Sunday, August 30, 2020 8:00 AM
Simon Kangas Larsen
Evil words create an evil reality. Good words, a good one. Today's message is: Let's do our best to harvest good fruits in our life. With that, God will help us, and that is why he
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Video worship about presents
Published on Sunday, August 23, 2020 8:00 AM
Simon Kangas Larsen
In the bible text of this 11th Sunday after Trinity, Jesus gets a unique present form a special person. Today's video worship is about presents: Gifts that are given to you by a
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Sunday morning with beautiful music
Published on Sunday, August 16, 2020 8:00 AM
Simon Kangas Larsen
Do you have eyes for all the beauty that is surrounding you? We often take it for granted - and maybe don't see it at all. That is what this Sunday Service is about, where
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Do you pray? A video-worship about the relations to God
Published on Sunday, August 9, 2020 8:00 AM
Simon Kangas Larsen
Welcome to service from the Danish Church in Toronto: A service with a rather unknown Jesus parable about praying. A parable describing the relationship between God and humans. It
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Video-worship: You can build your life upon Jesus
Published on Sunday, August 2, 2020 8:00 AM
Simon Kangas Larsen
The video-worship is about living our lives in faith and hope with Jesus. This 8th Sunday after Trinity Pastor Simon asked: When was the first time you meet Jesus? Maybe
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Video-Worship: "You are of more value than many sparrows"
Published on Sunday, July 26, 2020 8:00 AM
Simon Kangas Larsen
"Do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows," Jesus tells us in the Bible text of this Sunday. Pastor Simon is also reading the beautiful Old testament text about
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What would you put in your jar of importance?
Published on Sunday, July 19, 2020 8:00 AM
Simon Kangas Larsen
Jesus was asked: How do we receive eternal life? We could also ask: How do we prioritize the important things in your life? Welcome to video-worship 6th Sunday after Trinity
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Sunday Services about fixing points in our life
Published on Sunday, July 12, 2020 8:00 AM
Simon Kangas Larsen
When you use a map - and old fashioned map of paper - you need fixed points from where you can navigate. It could be a mountain, a spot where two roads cross - or it could be a
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Love your enemies - Video Worship from the Danish Church
Published on Sunday, July 5, 2020 8:00 AM
Simon Kangas Larsen
It is really a strong message - and maybe the most important of Jesus' messages summing up, all He is teaching and doing: Love your enemies! He sees and loves the people
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Video-worship: The running Father
Published on Sunday, June 28, 2020 8:00 AM
Simon Kangas Larsen
When was the last time you were running because it mattered? Because something was important? Because it was a matter of life or death - of love? Video-worship 3th Sunday