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The allure of a sunset
The allure of a sunset
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Monday, August 2, 2021 11:00 AM
The pastors' column in Sunset Villa's bulletin - the Danish place west of Toronto.The best way to end a day in the cottages on the West coast of Denmark is to sit on the beach or
# Pastors Corner
Buy used Pews, Chandeliers, and Wall Sconces
Buy used Pews, Chandeliers, and Wall Sconces
Published on Monday, July 26, 2021 12:00 PM
Due to our upcoming sanctuary upgrade, the Pews, Chandeliers, and Wall Sconces will be replaced. We wanted to give our members the first choice at purchasing any of these items
# News
Sanctuary upgrade fundraising - we need your support
Sanctuary upgrade fundraising - we need your support
Published on Monday, July 26, 2021 11:00 AM
The Danish Church in Toronto was built in 1964-1965 and had a unique Nordic touch and architecture that we want to strengthen in lighting, furniture, and new art. Now we want to
# News
Great interest for the garage sale
Great interest for the garage sale
Published on Saturday, July 24, 2021 3:00 PM
People from near and far visited the Danish Church garage sale Saturday, July 24 and made great trades - and at the same time supported the church. 
After more than one-and
# News
See the new church - now with Danish design icons and art
See the new church - now with Danish design icons and art
Published on Thursday, July 15, 2021 3:00 PM
The plans for the renovation of the Danish Lutheran Church in Toronto are moving forward to the next phase: The actual renovation will start in August and take place over the
# News
The Pastor's Corner: Let's raise the flags
The Pastor's Corner: Let's raise the flags
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Monday, July 12, 2021 8:00 AM
There is a lot to be thankful for! There is a lot to celebrate! And when something is to be celebrated, there must be flags on the table, on the cake and high up on the flagpole.
# Pastors Corner
New summer issue of Kirkehilsen
New summer issue of Kirkehilsen
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Saturday, July 10, 2021 11:00 AM
The summer edition of Kirkehilsen is ready. 16 pages with great news about reopening our church and activities, six pages to introduce the upgrade project and a
# News
Now it could be a good time for a christening, wedding or memorial
Now it could be a good time for a christening, wedding or memorial
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Saturday, July 10, 2021 10:26 AM
Our church has been closed for many months, but now we are back and it is again possible to receive God's blessing over life's crucial moments: baptism (both of small ones, young
# News
President’s Message: Finally we can safely meet again
President’s Message: Finally we can safely meet again
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Saturday, July 10, 2021 8:21 AM
We are well into summer – and have already had a good taste of the hot and humid weather that can bring. And with continued patience and common sense (and lots of second doses!!)
# News
New flag poles and a shed in the church park
New flag poles and a shed in the church park
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 8:55 AM
This June, two new white flag poles were installed in the park behind the church.
Now the Danish and Canadian flags will greet us when coming to church and festive events. The
# News
The Danish Church is in Toronto Star
The Danish Church is in Toronto Star
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Saturday, July 3, 2021 10:13 PM
The Toronto Star writes a lot about sports - also when Denmark plays soccer in the EURO 2020. Today's coverage is a special one because a journalist and a photographer joined
# News
In-person church services to resume in July
In-person church services to resume in July
Published on Friday, June 25, 2021 12:00 PM
The number of Covid cases is dropping, and many have had both the first and second shot of the Covid-vaccine, meaning that we can now look forward to reopening our church and
# Corona
Folkdancers celebrates Skt Hans
Folkdancers celebrates Skt Hans
Published on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 11:34 AM
The Danish Folkdancers from The Danish Church in Toronto are celebrating Skt. Hans - the Danish Midsummer!Please enjoy! 
# News
Join online Skt. Hans celebration
Join online Skt. Hans celebration
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, June 20, 2021 11:35 AM
June 23 is the evening of Skt. Hans - the Danish Midsummer celebration. Again this year there will be no celebration at the Danish Church in Toronto. But you will still
# News
New magazine from DSUK in Copenhagen
New magazine from DSUK in Copenhagen
Published on Thursday, June 10, 2021 6:00 AM
Dansk- Sømands- og Udlandskirker, DSUK, har udsendt et dug-frisk udgave af bladet NYT - denne gang med fokus på, hvordan de danske kirker rundt i verden er en del af beredskabet,
# News
Leo Pedersen - former Board member and long time dedicated church supporter, passed away
Leo Pedersen - former Board member and long time dedicated church supporter, passed away
Published on Monday, May 24, 2021 8:23 AM
In Celebration of Leo Pedersen: July 13, 1924 -  May 18, 2021
For decades, Leo was a trusted and beloved member of the Danish Lutheran Church. He sat on the Board of
# News
When God vaccinated the whole world with hope
When God vaccinated the whole world with hope
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Friday, May 21, 2021 12:00 PM
We see it in the news, on the internet and in the papers: The COVID-vaccines are our way out of the pandemic and all its restrictions. When vaccinated, we cannot get as ill from
# Pastors Corner
Bazaar-update: The imports have finally arrived
Bazaar-update: The imports have finally arrived
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, May 16, 2021 9:00 AM
With a delay of two weeks, the Imports from Denmark have finally arrived - they were stuck in Montreal Harbour due to the longshoremen's strike.In the coming days, the Bazaar team
# News
Toronto Zoom-coffee group on Danish television
Toronto Zoom-coffee group on Danish television
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Thursday, May 13, 2021 10:24 AM
Every morning during the COVID pandemic Danish Television DR has invited Danes to sing together in the popular tv-show "Morgensang."Tuesdays in Toronto, when the church's Zoom
# News
President’s Message May-June
President’s Message May-June
Published on Monday, May 10, 2021 9:56 AM
AGM approves sanctuary upgrade
Spring has finally sprung, but due to the current Stay-at-Home order issued by the provincial government, many of us are missing out on the joy
# News
Kirkehilsen May-June ready for download
Kirkehilsen May-June ready for download
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Thursday, May 6, 2021 2:00 PM
Welcome to the spring edition of Kirkehilsen May-June 2021. Read the report from the president, the column from the pastor and the story about a generous donation from Denmark
# News
Danish Pastors celebrate the liberation of Denmark
Danish Pastors celebrate the liberation of Denmark
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Saturday, May 1, 2021 3:00 PM
May 4th marks the ending of WW2 in Denmark in 1945. Since then it has been a tradition that the Danes are lighting candles in the windows that evening in remembrance of the Danish
# News
16 old church chairs from Copenhagen get new life in Toronto
16 old church chairs from Copenhagen get new life in Toronto
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Friday, April 30, 2021 2:15 PM
Before Easter, three large boxes arrived at the Church from Denmark. The boxes contained 16 Danish design chairs and more than 200 Højskole-songbooks donated from churches in
# News
The AGM approves Sanctuary upgrade
The AGM approves Sanctuary upgrade
Published on Saturday, April 24, 2021 2:35 PM
The Danish Church of Toronto held its Corona-safe AGM on Zoom on Saturday, April 24.
Sune Overgaard, the board president, led the meeting and presented both his report and the
# News
NB: On-Line Bazaar Pick-Up Date Change - Now Sat June 5
NB: On-Line Bazaar Pick-Up Date Change - Now Sat June 5
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 12:00 PM
The "stay-at-home" order from the provincial government has been extended to at least May 20. This forces us to change the current pick-up date (May 8) for both import and sandwich
# News
Corona-update: The church will stay closed during stay-at-home order
Corona-update: The church will stay closed during stay-at-home order
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Thursday, April 8, 2021 1:01 PM
Until further notice, we will not have services at the church. As long as the stay-at-home order is in effect, we can not open our church for in-person worship, like the one we had
# Corona
Order Smørrebrød to pick up at the Danish Church May 8th
Order Smørrebrød to pick up at the Danish Church May 8th
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Monday, March 29, 2021 12:00 PM
We repeat the demand and selling our popular "Smørrebrød" sandwiches at the online bazaar for pick-up only on Saturday, May 8. From Monday, March 29, at noon, you can Pre
# News
Great interest in the renovation project
Great interest in the renovation project
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Thursday, March 18, 2021 1:32 PM
Many people from our congregation and the Danish Community in the Greater Toronto Area have shared their thoughts about the plans of renovating the Sanctuary at the Danish Church
# News
"If only we're brave enough to be it."
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Monday, March 8, 2021 8:00 AM
When times are hopeless, we need hope. When times are dark, we need light. When times are full of isolation and restrictions, we need love. And when our life consists entirely of
# Pastors Corner
Welcome to the new issue of Kirkehilsen - March and April 2021
Welcome to the new issue of Kirkehilsen - March and April 2021
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 6:00 AM
Yet another issue of Kirkehilsen is published: March-April 2021. Read about the next steps of the Sacanturary upgrade, the AGM, a Reflective Music event before Easter,
# News

Calendar

9. Sunday in Trinity: Video Worship on YouTube
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Sunday, August 8, 2021 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Sunday Service - in person - and in English
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Sunday, September 5, 2021 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Finch Avenue West 72, M2N 2H4 Toronto
Church Cafe
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Church Cafe
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Tuesday, September 7, 2021 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Golden Age Club
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Golden Age Club
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Thursday, September 9, 2021 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Gudstjeneste på dansk
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Sunday, September 12, 2021 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Church Cafe
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Tuesday, September 14, 2021 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Confirmation Sunday
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Sunday, September 19, 2021 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Video-worship

Sunday Service: Remove the log of our eyes so you can see the wonderful world
Sunday Service: Remove the log of our eyes so you can see the wonderful world
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, June 27, 2021 10:30 AM
We, again and again, hear about humans inflicting evil against other humans - just because they are different! It happens on a big scale in wars between nations and tribes. Or when
# Video Worship
Can you remember last time you got an invitation?
Can you remember last time you got an invitation?
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, June 20, 2021 10:30 AM
Welcome to video worship from the Danish Lutheran Church of Toronto. Can you remember the last time you got an invitation to a party - a celebration - a “hyggelig” gathering? Covid
# Video Worship
The poor man on the street
The poor man on the street
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, June 13, 2021 4:30 AM
Video worship from the Danish Lutheran Church of Toronto. The core in the service is a parable about our relations with the people to whom we are related: those we know and love
# Video Worship
Video-worship from the Danish Church - what is valuable in our life?
Video-worship from the Danish Church - what is valuable in our life?
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, June 6, 2021 10:30 AM

In this time of corona, where it seems that the world is slowing down, many are reflecting on what is essential in our lives. What do we miss - and what can we live without?
# Video Worship
Trinity Sunday: The Holy Spirit fills you with hope in times of crisis
Trinity Sunday: The Holy Spirit fills you with hope in times of crisis
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, May 30, 2021 10:30 AM
In today’s Video-worship we are meeting a man in crisis. A man struggling with who he is? What is the meaning of his life, what to believe - or not to believe. He is not in crisis
# Video Worship
Pentecost in the Danish Church of Toronto
Pentecost in the Danish Church of Toronto
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, May 23, 2021 10:30 AM

(now the updated version without technical problems). "Pentecost Morning, we read in our Bible how the Disciples were filled with the spirit and then were able to start
# Video Worship
Ascension of Christ (Kristi Himmelfartsdag) in Toronto
Ascension of Christ (Kristi Himmelfartsdag) in Toronto
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, May 16, 2021 10:30 AM
Today the Video-worship from the Danish Lutheran Church in Toronto is marking a remarkable liftoff - the liftoff of Christ on his Ascension. A takeoff that made the world shake.
# Video Worship
Fith Sunday after Easter: Do you struggle with God?
Fith Sunday after Easter: Do you struggle with God?
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, May 9, 2021 10:30 AM
Sometimes our life can be a struggle and a challenge. Confusion, loss of direction and purpose in our lives can overshadow the good things and relations around us. The feeling of
# Video Worship
Fourth Sunday after Easter: What was his or her last word?
Fourth Sunday after Easter: What was his or her last word?
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, May 2, 2021 10:30 AM
A  film where one of the main characters dies often shows a dramatic scene where the dying say their final words. It is usually a peak point in the movie, and the film changes
# Video Worship
Third sunday after Easter: Jesus speaks a riddel
Third sunday after Easter: Jesus speaks a riddel
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, April 25, 2021 10:30 AM
Today Jesus speaks in riddles - riddles the disciplines cannot solve. Can we?Our relations to God can sometimes be a riddle. We cannot see the bigger picture from God. But we can
# Video Worship
Can you see the good shepherd in your life?
Can you see the good shepherd in your life?
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, April 18, 2021 10:30 AM
In the Bible text of Second Sunday after Easter, Jesus is talking about the good shepherd. Even there are not many shepherds in our everyday lives, there is a strong message for us
# Video Worship
The Sunday of Thomas: What is faith for you?
The Sunday of Thomas: What is faith for you?
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, April 11, 2021 10:30 AM
"To be in the world with faith means we can have faith and trust in something greater than ourselves. We have faith and trust in God as my Lord and creator that we can rely on even
# Video Worship
See the Easter Service Livestream here
See the Easter Service Livestream here
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, April 4, 2021 8:00 AM

or on our Facebook site.
# Video Worship
Jesus' crucifixion: He has been in the deepest darkness for us
Jesus' crucifixion: He has been in the deepest darkness for us
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Friday, April 2, 2021 10:30 AM
Good Friday Video-worship from the Danish Lutheran Church in Toronto. Welcome to a devotion where the flags are on a half pole and the flowers and candles have been removed from
# Video Worship
Easter Reflection in Music, Reading and Art
Easter Reflection in Music, Reading and Art
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Thursday, April 1, 2021 7:00 PM
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 reflection of the Gospel of
# Video Worship
Palm Sunday: The story of an unusual king
Palm Sunday: The story of an unusual king
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, March 28, 2021 10:30 AM
Welcome to Palm Sunday Services from The Danish Church in Toronto. It is the first Sunday in the holy week, and Pastor Simon is telling two stories about unusual kings. You can
# Video Worship
Mary met an angel in her kitchen. Have you ever met an angel?
Mary met an angel in her kitchen. Have you ever met an angel?
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, March 21, 2021 10:30 AM
Welcome to Video-worship from the Danish Church in Toronto. It's the 5th Sunday in Lent and the Sunday of Marys's Annuciantion. Listen to the stories about the archangel Gabriel
# Video Worship
Bread for 5000: Do you have eyes for the miracles in our daily life?
Bread for 5000: Do you have eyes for the miracles in our daily life?
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, March 14, 2021 10:30 AM
Today's Video Worship from the Danish Church in Toronto is about the event where Jesus took the fish and the bread and gave thanks and shared - and there was more than enough food
# Video Worship
Its March, Lent - and time for a spring cleaning
Its March, Lent - and time for a spring cleaning
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, March 7, 2021 10:30 AM
Welcome to Video-worships from the Danish Church in Toronto. It is the third Sunday in Lent, and pastor Simon invites you to reflect on what's essential in your life and clean out
# Video Worship
How is prayer a part of you life?
How is prayer a part of you life?
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, February 28, 2021 10:30 AM
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
# Video Worship
How to find the direction when lost?
How to find the direction when lost?
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, February 21, 2021 10:30 AM
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
# Video Worship
Fastelavn services with confirmand prayer
Fastelavn services with confirmand prayer
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, February 14, 2021 10:30 AM
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
# Video Worship
Sunday reflection about spreading love like a farmer spreading seeds
Sunday reflection about spreading love like a farmer spreading seeds
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, February 7, 2021 10:30 AM
"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
# Video Worship
Do you know that experience that you have been mistreated?
Do you know that experience that you have been mistreated?
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, January 31, 2021 10:30 AM
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
# Video Worship
Water to wine: A miracle telling us how to live our life together
Water to wine: A miracle telling us how to live our life together
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, January 24, 2021 10:30 AM
"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
# Video Worship
Jesus and the children: A nice place to be
Jesus and the children: A nice place to be
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, January 17, 2021 10:30 AM
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
# Video Worship
Three Kings Sunday - Hellig tre kongers søndag
Three Kings Sunday - Hellig tre kongers søndag
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Saturday, January 9, 2021 8:00 AM
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
# Video Worship
New Year Service from the Danish Church
New Year Service from the Danish Church
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, January 3, 2021 10:30 AM
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
# Video Worship
Christmas morning worship - see it from home
Christmas morning worship - see it from home
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Friday, December 25, 2020 8:00 AM
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
# Video Worship
Online Christmas Eve service in Danish and English
Online Christmas Eve service in Danish and English
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Thursday, December 24, 2020 2:00 PM
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
# Video Worship