Beaconsfield United Church

Welcome / Bienvenue

We are a liberal, Protestant, and progressive congregation of the United Church of Canada. We gather, not only to celebrate our historical religious traditions and our various identities, but also to participate in a supportive community of like minds.

We are concerned for the world, for the poor and for the exploited. We are also concerned for the well-being of our community, and especially our families and our friends.

Mission Statement

We are a community of Christians of varied ages and backgrounds who gather together to be embraced by God's presence and to live Jesus' message of love, hope and service.

God calls us to be welcoming, inclusive and supportive of all our neighbours in God's world. As an Affirming Congregation we explicitly welcome membership, participation and engagement with the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered members of our community.

Through Jesus, God challenges us as a congregation and as individuals to pursue justice. We come together and nurture mind, body and spirit in worship, in learning, and in caring. We value our traditions and welcome new initiatives.

Worship Services

Worship is a time for celebrating the gift of our life, and the affirming of our journey. Yet it is also a time of deep questioning - when we face the truth about ourselves, our community, our achievements, our failures. And how we resolve to live on.

So how do we cope? How do we walk tall within ourselves? How can we follow the great journeys of life, led by the teachings of the ages? Guided by the ethical and justice traditions of old? Inspired by the genius of Jesus?

Some of us are new to this. We appreciate the spiritual comfort of this community. We feel we have companions now. Folk to travel with. A new family. We belong.

For some of us, worship is a matter of profound identity. Christian is who we are. Our families have worshiped in such churches for generations, hearing these texts, singing these songs, transmitting the ancient rites to new generations. Each week we are re-connected and renewed, and given the confidence to continue treading these paths.

Worship is thinking. Worship is feeling.

Worship is questioning. Worship is resolving.

Worship is laughing. Worship is crying. Worship is comforting.

For an hour each week we are truly united in our fragile and hopeful humanity.

Come. Be open and honest and true - to yourself and to us all. You are welcome. You are loved.

Upcoming Events
and Announcements:

Worship Service

Join us for Worship Service
Sundays at 10:00 a.m.

West Island LGBTQ2+ Centre Casino/Silent Auction

:Dust off your "Sunday's Best" and try your hand at either Black Jack or Texas Hold'Em to see if Lady Luck is on your side. Or if you are feeling brave, give the Roulette table a go to test the odds.

Tickets are 50$
Included with each ticket:
- 1 complimentary drink ticket for the bar
- $10 worth of chips to start off your night on a what we hope to be a lucky streak!

If the tables aren't really your thing, check out the silent auction to get that special item you've been eyeing throughout the night.

**Note: Because this is a charity fundraiser, and we are aiming to raise money that will ensure the future of our services for youth, adults and seniors... we will not be "cashing out" any winnings from the tables. Instead... any winnings Lady Luck grants you, we invite you to put towards any Silent Auction items you've got your eye on!

There are several easy ways to purchase a ticket:

1. call or email the centre (514) 794-5428 or info@lgbtq2centre.com

2. at the Beaconsfield RBC bank

3. bought online through eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lgbtq2-centre-casino-and-silent-auction-tickets-44883937064

Jog your Mind

Beaconsfield United Church will be hosting a workshop called Jog Your Mind for seniors. Muffins and coffee will be served at 9:00 a.m. followed by the workshop at 9:30 a.m. The final workshop will take place:

Thursday, June 7

For more information, please visit our Opportunities for Seniors section

The Loonie Breakfast

Come join a wonderful group of seniors Thursday mornings!
On the first and third Thursday of each month, a coffee and muffin breakfast will served at 9:00 a.m.

On the second and fourth Thursday of the each month, a full breakfast will be served at 9:00 a.m.

For information please contact the church office
(514)695-0600

LGBTQ News & Events

Concordia News Interview with LGBTQ Centre Director Ian Nelson as reported by Wazeefa Sheika.

LGBTQ Senior Thursday Dinner with Friends

Thursdays 6:30pm-9pm. For more information, please contact lgbtqadultgroup@gmail.com.

LGBTQ Parents Support Group

This is an excellent resource for parents of LGBTQ Youth to connect with other parents to discuss
support strategies and share insights.
For more information,please reply to this email or contact
lgbtqparentsgroup@gmail.com.

High School Presentations
on LGBTQ Awareness

We are available to give educational presentations to High Schools on LGBTQ Awareness. Students are taught a brief history of homophobia, bullying and how the lives of LGBTQ people have been marginalized,
and how they as young students can make a powerful difference in the lives of their peers today.
For further information or to book a workshop,
contact Nikita at:
lgbtqyouthcentre@gmail.com.