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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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"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,
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Are you ready for Spring yet?
Are you ready for Spring yet?
Published on Monday, March 1, 2021 8:00 AM
I am, and can’t wait to see green grass and hear birds in the trees. It seems like it has been a long cold winter, and I’m sure the Covid lockdown has something to do with that
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The Snowdrops remind us: Spring is coming.
The Snowdrops remind us: Spring is coming.
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 10:08 AM
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
# Pastors Corner
En dansk konfirmand i Canada
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
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
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
Let us meet the new year with "samfundssind"
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, January 10, 2021 12:00 PM
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
# Pastors Corner
Valentines Lottery - support now
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
January-February edition of Kirkehilsen
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 12:00 PM
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
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
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?
Ved du egentligt hvorfor vi holder jul?
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 8:00 AM
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
Lutherans in Toronto share Christmas Joy
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Monday, December 21, 2020 11:00 AM
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
Merry Christmas wishes from Danish churches around the world
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Friday, December 18, 2020 10:07 AM
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
60 years with Lucia pageant: At Christmas, we celebrate the return of light
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Saturday, December 12, 2020 6:00 PM
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
# Pastors Corner
Christmas Concert from the Danish Church in Toronto
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
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
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 by Simon Kangas Larsen on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 8:33 AM
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
# News
Welcome to virtual Zoom-coffee
Welcome to virtual Zoom-coffee
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Thursday, October 29, 2020 2:43 PM
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.
The November-December issue of Kirkehilsen is out.
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Thursday, October 29, 2020 11:25 AM
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
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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Tuesday, June 1, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Curb-side pick up Bazaar event
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Curb-side pick up Bazaar event
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Zoom - Coffee
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Sunday, June 13, 2021 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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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
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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
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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
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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
Fourth Sunday of Advent - Video-worship about butterflies in the stomach
Fourth Sunday of Advent - Video-worship about butterflies in the stomach
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, December 20, 2020 10:30 AM
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
# Video Worship
Third Sunday of Advent - with Lucia pageant
Third Sunday of Advent - with Lucia pageant
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Friday, December 11, 2020 12:00 PM
# Video Worship
Second Sunday in Advent: Video worship
Second Sunday in Advent: Video worship
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, December 6, 2020 4:30 AM
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
# Video Worship
First Sunday of Advent in the Danish Church of Toronto
First Sunday of Advent in the Danish Church of Toronto
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, November 29, 2020 8:31 AM
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
# Video Worship
Thanksgiving Service - Livestream on youtube
Thanksgiving Service - Livestream on youtube
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Saturday, October 10, 2020 1:01 PM
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
# Video Worship
Let it be Sunday on a Tuesday
Let it be Sunday on a Tuesday
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 3:00 PM
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
# Video Worship
Another Audio-worship from Toronto
Another Audio-worship from Toronto
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 4:56 PM
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
# Video Worship
Audio-worship from the Danish Church
Audio-worship from the Danish Church
Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Thursday, September 24, 2020 1:09 PM
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
# Video Worship