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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,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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

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

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

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

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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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

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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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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.

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

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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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

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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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

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

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Video-worship

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

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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?

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, April 4, 2021 8:00 AM

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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

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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

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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?

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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