Pastor

Pastor at the Danish Lutheran Church of Toronto
Simon Kangas Larsen

Cell: +1 647-913-3041
Office: +1 416-222-2494
Mail: simon@danchurch.ca

72 Finch Ave. W., Toronto, ON.
M2N 2H4, Canada.

April 4th: Pastor Simon is back from his Sick Leave and will do the coming Easter Services.

Feel free to contact the pastor if you want to talk or with any questions about memorial services, weddings, baptism, confirmation and other church activities. He can also come for a visit - just let him know.

The pastor is doing video worship and is writing columns in the church bulletin "Kirkenhilsen" and some Danish media.

You can see some of it here.

Simon says...

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

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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

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Simon Says: I have heard you are an okay pastor! You are a

Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Saturday, December 31, 2022 8:00 AM

I received this compliment from an older lady who attended a service in the church. She did not live near Toronto but somewhere in North America and (like me) had roots in Jutland

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Ready for the next episodes of the church?

Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Saturday, September 3, 2022 8:39 AM

More and more of the TV we watch are series with episodes and seasons. Some patiently wait a week for the next episode of their favourite program to be aired; others take the iPad,

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Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Monday, July 11, 2022 9:00 AM

The Pastors Colum from Kirkehilsen July/August: I had never for real been to a fitness centre before coming to Toronto. I thought I was not that kind of person, and I imagined

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Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Monday, May 2, 2022 6:00 AM

We have got new paintings in our church. They were revealed Easter morning together with the rest of the upgraded church. It is two paintings with a lot of dark, stormy, blue

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Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 8:00 AM

Pastors Corner: From March to April, the Calendar in the church shows us we are in the time of Lent and fasting. For two years, we have lived our lives like we were in a

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Kronik: Næstekærlig remoulade og online gudstjenester er corona-virkeligheden for udlandskirkerne

Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Monday, February 7, 2022 4:58 PM

Pastor Simon har skrevet en kronik, der i dag - mandag den 7. februar 2022 er bragt i Kristeligt Dagblad. Find kronikken her - eller læs den her nedenfor. Selvom

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Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Friday, December 31, 2021 12:00 PM

Pastor's corner January-February: In many homes and churches, the Nativity scene is part of the Christmas decoration. Mary, Joseph, angels, shepherds, sheep and of course the

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Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Thursday, November 25, 2021 3:37 PM

After Thanksgiving, the countdown to Christmas begins. The annual celebration, where we celebrate that the light wins over the darkness. Humans have always celebrated the event

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Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 12:19 PM

Mini-prædiken af Simon Kangas Larsen, præst ved Den Danske Kirke i Toronto
Fra DSUKs blad "NYT" - November 2021. På dansk siger vi “fællesskab”. På engelsk “fellowship”.

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Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Monday, September 20, 2021 8:00 AM

I had the great pleasure of vacationing in Alberta and experiencing the overwhelming mountains of the Canadian Rockies. It's like coming to another world to see glaciers, mountain

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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

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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.

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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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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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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 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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60 years with Lucia pageant: At Christmas, we celebrate the return of light

Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 12:00 AM

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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Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Thursday, October 22, 2020 8:45 AM

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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Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 11:00 AM

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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Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 2:12 PM

Pastor Simon's Summergreeting in the Sunset Villa bulletin, Juli 2020: In the days around Skt. Hans, I went to Sunset Mindepark to do an interment ceremony at the Danish

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Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 9:00 AM

Danes celebrate the summer solstice with Skt. Hans bonfires on June 23. John the Baptist is the one giving the name to Skt. Hans on the day which, according to the Bible, was his

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Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:00 AM

We should keep a social distance, we are told, to protect the people around us and us from the spread of the Corona-Virus. When out walking, we cross to the other side, when

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Klumme: I Canada er bisættelserne i coronatider det mindste problem

Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Monday, March 23, 2020 8:49 AM

In Denmark is the funerals and other church services as weddings and confirmations challenged by a Corona-regulation, that not more than ten persons are allowed to gather together.

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Føste år i Toronto: Danske kirker i udlandet er stærke danske kulturbærere

Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 5:15 PM

Den danske avis Kristeligt Dagblad bringer 2. marts en kronik, jeg har skrevet i forlængelse af det første år som præst i Canada og Toronto. Kronikken handler om, hvordan

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Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 12:00 AM

Queen Margrethe will be turning 80 this April. She was born as a princess on April 16, 1940, a few days after the Germans occupied Denmark in World War II.
When her father

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Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 12:00 AM

I have heard this sentence several times during the last weeks when talking about where to celebrate Christmas, or where to go on vacation. I think it is remarkable that people who

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Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, December 1, 2019 11:26 AM

There is a first time for everything, especially when you have just moved to a new country with a new culture and traditions. Everyone who has tried to move from Denmark (or where

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I have received an e-mail with a surprising content

Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, September 1, 2019 11:04 AM

It was an e-mail with pictures from a photographer. He had visited our church because he should cover a wedding. And a few days after, I received a picture of our church as I had

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Video-worship

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

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Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, July 31, 2022 10:20 AM

Video Worship from the Danish Lutheran Church of Toronto 7th Sunday after trinity. August 7th, 2022 Hymns: DDS 750: Nu titte til hinanden
DDS 725: Det dufter

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Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, July 3, 2022 10:15 AM

Pastor Simon will reflect on the extended Parable by Jesus about the Prodigal son and his brother at this YouTube service. Brigitte Bogar and Mark Fenger will sing two

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Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, June 5, 2022 10:00 AM

"Pentecost Morning, we read in our Bible how the Disciples were filled with the spirit and then were able to start talking in all the languages… the result: A church on

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Ascension of Christ (Kristi Himmelfartsdag) in Toronto

Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Thursday, May 26, 2022 10:00 AM

Today, Thursday, May 26, is Ascension day - a day, marking a remarkable liftoff - the liftoff of Christ on his Ascension. A takeoff that made the world shake. Look into the skies

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Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Thursday, December 30, 2021 12:13 PM

Welcome to New Year Service from the Danish Church in Toronto Sunday January 2nd 10:30 AM. The service will only take place online. There is no in-person service this Sunday.

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December 24: See the worships on Youtube

Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, December 26, 2021 4:30 PM

The Christmas services on December 24 where livestreamed and many watched from home. The services are still on youtube and can be seen here.
December 24: Christmas service in

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Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, August 29, 2021 10:30 AM

Jesus' love permeates our life - just like the salt permeates what we eat. Without salt, the food tastes of nothing. Without love, our life will be without passion. This Sunday

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Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, August 22, 2021 10:30 AM

Evil words create a cruel 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

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Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, August 15, 2021 10:30 AM

In the bible text of this 11th Sunday after Trinity, Jesus gets a unique present from a special person. Today's video worship is about presents: Gifts that are given to you by

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Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, August 8, 2021 10:30 AM

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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Published by Simon Kangas Larsen on Sunday, August 1, 2021 10:30 AM

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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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

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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

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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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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

or on our Facebook site.

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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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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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Pastor

Pastor at the Danish Lutheran Church of Toronto Simon Kangas Larsen

Cell: +1 647-913-3041 Office: +1 416-222-2494 Mail: simon@danchurch.ca

72 Finch Ave. W., Toronto, ON. M2N 2H4, Canada.

Simon says...

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Pastor at the Danish Lutheran Church of Toronto
Simon Kangas Larsen

Cell: +1 647-913-3041
Office: +1 416-222-2494
Mail: simon@danchurch.ca

72 Finch Ave. W., Toronto, ON.
M2N 2H4, Canada.