BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Christ Church Deer Park - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://christchurchdeerpark.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Christ Church Deer Park REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261001T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261001T090000 DTSTAMP:20260629T100004Z CREATED:20260629T094610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T100004Z UID:10005408-1790843400-1790845200@christchurchdeerpark.org SUMMARY:Morning Prayer Service - Online DESCRIPTION:Start your day with reflection and contemplation. \nAll are welcome. The Morning Prayer services will use  Pray Without Ceasing: Morning and Evening Prayer for the Seasons of the Church Year and Ordinary Time. \nHere is the Zoom Link for the Thursday Morning Payer Service. \nMeeting ID: 882 6303 2092 \n\nPasscode: 340175\n  URL:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/event/morning-prayer-service-online-2/2026-10-01/ LOCATION:Online (Zoom)\, on Zoom CATEGORIES:Newcomer Friendly,Recommended,Worship Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Via-Zoom-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T093000 DTSTAMP:20260916T181434Z CREATED:20260916T181433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T181434Z UID:10008725-1791014400-1791019800@christchurchdeerpark.org SUMMARY:Community Breakfast DESCRIPTION:We serve a hot breakfast to about 60 guests from 8am-9:30am. Everyone is welcome\, no questions asked and no means testing required. \nBreakfast normally consists of eggs\, sausages or bacon\, toast\, and of course coffee\, prepared by parish and community volunteers. URL:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/event/community-breakfast/2026-10-03/ LOCATION:Christ Church Deer Park\, 1570 Yonge Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M4T 1Z8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community,Community Breakfast,Recommended ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/lightstock_257286_medium_anders_carlén.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T120000 DTSTAMP:20260924T155602Z CREATED:20260916T194824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T155602Z UID:10008759-1791025200-1791028800@christchurchdeerpark.org SUMMARY:Blessing of the Animals DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, October 3 at 11:00 am\, we will celebrate our annual Blessing of the Animals service at an outdoor service on our west lawn. Bring your furry\, scaly\, or feathered friends for a blessing of health and wellbeing\, in celebration of St. Francis of Assisi\, the patron saint of animals. URL:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/event/blessing-of-the-animals-2026/ LOCATION:Christ Church Deer Park\, 1570 Yonge Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M4T 1Z8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community,Newcomer Friendly,Recommended,Worship Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BlessingsOfTheAnimals-webfriendly2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261004T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261004T090000 DTSTAMP:20260626T223529Z CREATED:20260626T223529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T223529Z UID:10008137-1791104400-1791104400@christchurchdeerpark.org SUMMARY:Contemporary Service DESCRIPTION:This is a casual\, creative service that includes prayers\, Holy Communion\, and contemporary worship music (piano & vocals). \nThe service is about 1 hour long. URL:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/event/contemporary-service-3-2-3-2-2/2026-10-04/ LOCATION:Christ Church Deer Park\, 1570 Yonge Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M4T 1Z8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Music,Newcomer Friendly,Recommended,Sunday Mornings,Worship Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC00607.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Office":MAILTO:info@christchurchdeerpark.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261004T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261004T113000 DTSTAMP:20261001T175940Z CREATED:20260729T160107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T175940Z UID:10004132-1791109800-1791113400@christchurchdeerpark.org SUMMARY:Holy Eucharist (BCP) DESCRIPTION:Our traditional Anglican service with organ & choir\, Scripture readings\, prayers\, and homily. This service runs between one and one and a half hours\, and uses readings from the Book of Alternative Service (BAS). The first Sunday of every month we use the Book of Common Prayer (BCP). \nOctober 4\, 2026 | FaithWorks Speaker: Maria Reolin \nYou can watch the livestream of the service here: URL:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/event/holy-eucharist-10-30-3-2-2-5/ LOCATION:Christ Church Deer Park\, 1570 Yonge Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M4T 1Z8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Music,Recommended,Sunday Mornings,Worship Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1030-service-2650.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T090000 DTSTAMP:20260620T174342Z CREATED:20251218T174211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T174342Z UID:10006403-1791275400-1791277200@christchurchdeerpark.org SUMMARY:Morning Prayer Service - In Person DESCRIPTION:Start your day with reflection and contemplation. All are welcome. \nThe Morning Prayer services will use Pray Without Ceasing: Morning and Evening Prayer for the Seasons of the Church Year and Ordinary Time. \n  URL:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/event/morning-prayer-service-in-person/2026-10-06/ LOCATION:Christ Church Deer Park\, 1570 Yonge Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M4T 1Z8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Newcomer Friendly,Recommended,Worship Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/In-Person-at-Christ-Church-Deer-Park.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T200000 DTSTAMP:20260827T163940Z CREATED:20260731T122929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T163940Z UID:10008691-1791313200-1791316800@christchurchdeerpark.org SUMMARY:How Shall I Sing that Majesty? Music Lecture & Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:Join us for a six-week exploration of the whys\, whats\, and hows of church music! We’ll discuss some of the historical and theological dimensions of liturgical music\, and have some more practically-oriented workshops about singing from the pews! All are welcome. \nPresented by\nDr. Stefani Bedin\, Director of Music & Organist at Christ Church Deer Park \nDates\nTuesdays from 7pm to 8pm\nSeptember 22 to October 27\, 2026. \nLocation \nChrist Church Deer Park\, Elliott Hall\, 1570 Yonge Street\nEnter via the glass office door off of Heath Street. \nAdmission by freewill offering \nTopics \nSeptember 22 – Why Do We Sing? A Theological Basis for Church Music\nAn exploration of the biblical basis for church music and the theological significance of music in the\nliturgy.  \nSeptember 29 – What Do We Sing? Part I – Music in the Western Christian Tradition\nA bird’s-eye view of the historical development of sacred music in the Western Christian tradition. \nOctober 6 – What Do We Sing? Part II – Music in the Anglican Tradition\nAn overview of Anglican musical practices with emphasis on vernacular congregational service music and the choral tradition.  \nOctober 13 – What Do We Sing? Part III – Contemporary Expressions\nAn overview of some of the genres of church music including praise and worship\, jazz\, and global song that gained popularity in the twentieth and twenty-first century. \nOctober 20 – How Do We Sing? Part I – Finding Your Voice (with expert vocalists from the community)\nAn interactive workshop offering vocal technique tips for feeling more comfortable with singing from the pews. \nOctober 27 – How Do We Sing? Part II – Navigating Music Notation\nA practical guide to music notation\, the hymnal\, and different psalm-chanting techniques including plainsong and Anglican chant. URL:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/event/how-shall-i-sing-that-majesty-fall-lecture-workshop-series-2/2026-10-06/ LOCATION:Christ Church Deer Park\, 1570 Yonge Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M4T 1Z8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community,Learning,Music,Newcomer Friendly,Recommended ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/How-Shall-I-Sing-That-Majesty-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T110000 DTSTAMP:20260626T224208Z CREATED:20260626T224124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T224208Z UID:10008390-1791370800-1791370800@christchurchdeerpark.org SUMMARY:Holy Eucharist (BCP) DESCRIPTION:Join us each Wednesday for a short\, meaningful Eucharist service at 11am\, followed by a cookies\, coffee\, and fellowship. \nThis service feature readings from the traditional Book of Common Prayers (BCP). URL:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/event/holy-eucharist-wednesday/2026-10-07/ LOCATION:Christ Church Deer Park\, 1570 Yonge Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M4T 1Z8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Recommended ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Wed-Eucharist.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T090000 DTSTAMP:20260629T100004Z CREATED:20260629T094610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T100004Z UID:10005410-1791448200-1791450000@christchurchdeerpark.org SUMMARY:Morning Prayer Service - Online DESCRIPTION:Start your day with reflection and contemplation. \nAll are welcome. The Morning Prayer services will use  Pray Without Ceasing: Morning and Evening Prayer for the Seasons of the Church Year and Ordinary Time. \nHere is the Zoom Link for the Thursday Morning Payer Service. \nMeeting ID: 882 6303 2092 \n\nPasscode: 340175\n  URL:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/event/morning-prayer-service-online-2/2026-10-08/ LOCATION:Online (Zoom)\, on Zoom CATEGORIES:Newcomer Friendly,Recommended,Worship Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Via-Zoom-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261011T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261011T090000 DTSTAMP:20260626T223529Z CREATED:20260626T223529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T223529Z UID:10008138-1791709200-1791709200@christchurchdeerpark.org SUMMARY:Contemporary Service DESCRIPTION:This is a casual\, creative service that includes prayers\, Holy Communion\, and contemporary worship music (piano & vocals). \nThe service is about 1 hour long. URL:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/event/contemporary-service-3-2-3-2-2/2026-10-11/ LOCATION:Christ Church Deer Park\, 1570 Yonge Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M4T 1Z8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Music,Newcomer Friendly,Recommended,Sunday Mornings,Worship Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC00607.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Office":MAILTO:info@christchurchdeerpark.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261011T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261011T113000 DTSTAMP:20260629T144643Z CREATED:20260629T144643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T144643Z UID:10004133-1791714600-1791718200@christchurchdeerpark.org SUMMARY:Holy Eucharist (BAS) DESCRIPTION:Our traditional Anglican service with organ & choir\, Scripture readings\, prayers\, and homily. This service runs between one and one and a half hours\, and uses readings from the Book of Alternative Service (BAS). The first Sunday of every month we use the Book of Common Prayer (BCP). \nWe also livestream this service on our website. You can watch the service here. URL:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/event/holy-eucharist-10-30-3-2-2/2026-10-11/ LOCATION:Christ Church Deer Park\, 1570 Yonge Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M4T 1Z8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Music,Recommended,Sunday Mornings,Worship Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1030-service-2650.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T090000 DTSTAMP:20260620T174342Z CREATED:20251218T174211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T174342Z UID:10006404-1791880200-1791882000@christchurchdeerpark.org SUMMARY:Morning Prayer Service - In Person DESCRIPTION:Start your day with reflection and contemplation. All are welcome. \nThe Morning Prayer services will use Pray Without Ceasing: Morning and Evening Prayer for the Seasons of the Church Year and Ordinary Time. \n  URL:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/event/morning-prayer-service-in-person/2026-10-13/ LOCATION:Christ Church Deer Park\, 1570 Yonge Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M4T 1Z8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Newcomer Friendly,Recommended,Worship Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/In-Person-at-Christ-Church-Deer-Park.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T200000 DTSTAMP:20260827T163940Z CREATED:20260731T122929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T163940Z UID:10008692-1791918000-1791921600@christchurchdeerpark.org SUMMARY:How Shall I Sing that Majesty? Music Lecture & Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:Join us for a six-week exploration of the whys\, whats\, and hows of church music! We’ll discuss some of the historical and theological dimensions of liturgical music\, and have some more practically-oriented workshops about singing from the pews! All are welcome. \nPresented by\nDr. Stefani Bedin\, Director of Music & Organist at Christ Church Deer Park \nDates\nTuesdays from 7pm to 8pm\nSeptember 22 to October 27\, 2026. \nLocation \nChrist Church Deer Park\, Elliott Hall\, 1570 Yonge Street\nEnter via the glass office door off of Heath Street. \nAdmission by freewill offering \nTopics \nSeptember 22 – Why Do We Sing? A Theological Basis for Church Music\nAn exploration of the biblical basis for church music and the theological significance of music in the\nliturgy.  \nSeptember 29 – What Do We Sing? Part I – Music in the Western Christian Tradition\nA bird’s-eye view of the historical development of sacred music in the Western Christian tradition. \nOctober 6 – What Do We Sing? Part II – Music in the Anglican Tradition\nAn overview of Anglican musical practices with emphasis on vernacular congregational service music and the choral tradition.  \nOctober 13 – What Do We Sing? Part III – Contemporary Expressions\nAn overview of some of the genres of church music including praise and worship\, jazz\, and global song that gained popularity in the twentieth and twenty-first century. \nOctober 20 – How Do We Sing? Part I – Finding Your Voice (with expert vocalists from the community)\nAn interactive workshop offering vocal technique tips for feeling more comfortable with singing from the pews. \nOctober 27 – How Do We Sing? Part II – Navigating Music Notation\nA practical guide to music notation\, the hymnal\, and different psalm-chanting techniques including plainsong and Anglican chant. URL:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/event/how-shall-i-sing-that-majesty-fall-lecture-workshop-series-2/2026-10-13/ LOCATION:Christ Church Deer Park\, 1570 Yonge Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M4T 1Z8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community,Learning,Music,Newcomer Friendly,Recommended ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/How-Shall-I-Sing-That-Majesty-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T110000 DTSTAMP:20260626T224208Z CREATED:20260626T224124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T224208Z UID:10005071-1791975600-1791975600@christchurchdeerpark.org SUMMARY:Holy Eucharist (BCP) DESCRIPTION:Join us each Wednesday for a short\, meaningful Eucharist service at 11am\, followed by a cookies\, coffee\, and fellowship. \nThis service feature readings from the traditional Book of Common Prayers (BCP). URL:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/event/holy-eucharist-wednesday/2026-10-14/ LOCATION:Christ Church Deer Park\, 1570 Yonge Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M4T 1Z8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Recommended ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Wed-Eucharist.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261015T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261015T090000 DTSTAMP:20260629T100004Z CREATED:20260629T094610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T100004Z UID:10005412-1792053000-1792054800@christchurchdeerpark.org SUMMARY:Morning Prayer Service - Online DESCRIPTION:Start your day with reflection and contemplation. \nAll are welcome. The Morning Prayer services will use  Pray Without Ceasing: Morning and Evening Prayer for the Seasons of the Church Year and Ordinary Time. \nHere is the Zoom Link for the Thursday Morning Payer Service. \nMeeting ID: 882 6303 2092 \n\nPasscode: 340175\n  URL:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/event/morning-prayer-service-online-2/2026-10-15/ LOCATION:Online (Zoom)\, on Zoom CATEGORIES:Newcomer Friendly,Recommended,Worship Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Via-Zoom-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261017T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261017T093000 DTSTAMP:20260916T181434Z CREATED:20260916T181433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T181434Z UID:10008726-1792224000-1792229400@christchurchdeerpark.org SUMMARY:Community Breakfast DESCRIPTION:We serve a hot breakfast to about 60 guests from 8am-9:30am. Everyone is welcome\, no questions asked and no means testing required. \nBreakfast normally consists of eggs\, sausages or bacon\, toast\, and of course coffee\, prepared by parish and community volunteers. URL:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/event/community-breakfast/2026-10-17/ LOCATION:Christ Church Deer Park\, 1570 Yonge Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M4T 1Z8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community,Community Breakfast,Recommended ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/lightstock_257286_medium_anders_carlén.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261018T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261018T090000 DTSTAMP:20260626T223529Z CREATED:20260626T223529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T223529Z UID:10008139-1792314000-1792314000@christchurchdeerpark.org SUMMARY:Contemporary Service DESCRIPTION:This is a casual\, creative service that includes prayers\, Holy Communion\, and contemporary worship music (piano & vocals). \nThe service is about 1 hour long. URL:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/event/contemporary-service-3-2-3-2-2/2026-10-18/ LOCATION:Christ Church Deer Park\, 1570 Yonge Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M4T 1Z8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Music,Newcomer Friendly,Recommended,Sunday Mornings,Worship Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC00607.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Office":MAILTO:info@christchurchdeerpark.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261018T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261018T113000 DTSTAMP:20260629T144643Z CREATED:20260629T144643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T144643Z UID:10004134-1792319400-1792323000@christchurchdeerpark.org SUMMARY:Holy Eucharist (BAS) DESCRIPTION:Our traditional Anglican service with organ & choir\, Scripture readings\, prayers\, and homily. This service runs between one and one and a half hours\, and uses readings from the Book of Alternative Service (BAS). The first Sunday of every month we use the Book of Common Prayer (BCP). \nWe also livestream this service on our website. You can watch the service here. URL:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/event/holy-eucharist-10-30-3-2-2/2026-10-18/ LOCATION:Christ Church Deer Park\, 1570 Yonge Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M4T 1Z8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Music,Recommended,Sunday Mornings,Worship Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1030-service-2650.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261018T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261018T173000 DTSTAMP:20260915T202140Z CREATED:20260901T194326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T202140Z UID:10008717-1792341000-1792344600@christchurchdeerpark.org SUMMARY:Jazz Vespers - October DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 18 at 4:30pm \n‘Tribute to Thelonious Monk’ – Duncan Wilson Trio \nJazz Vespers is a popular\, informal service featuring some of the city’s finest jazz musicians. The service includes a reflective reading and prayers.\nA voluntary collection is taken. \nAll are welcome! URL:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/event/jazz-vespers-oct/ LOCATION:Christ Church Deer Park\, 1570 Yonge Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M4T 1Z8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Jazz Vesper,Music,Recommended,Worship Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Jazz-Vespers-Poster-Instagram-Post-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261019T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261019T190000 DTSTAMP:20260918T151659Z CREATED:20260819T182209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T151659Z UID:10008713-1792429200-1792436400@christchurchdeerpark.org SUMMARY:CCDP Book Club DESCRIPTION:All are invited to join CCDP’s new Truth and Reconciliation monthly book club. Our first book is See-Me Street: My Homeless Indigenous Journey (2026)\, by Tsuut’ina puppeteer and comedian DerRic Starlight\, available through the Toronto Public Library and Canadian bookstores. \nYou’re welcome to join the discussion even if you haven’t read the book! \nWe’ll meet in the Arthur Smith Room on October 19 from 5:30 – 7pm. \nIf you have any questions\, please email the office at info@christchurchdeerpark.org  \n  URL:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/event/ccdp-book-club/ LOCATION:Christ Church Deer Park\, 1570 Yonge Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M4T 1Z8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Learning,Recommended ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Book-Club.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T090000 DTSTAMP:20260620T174342Z CREATED:20251218T174211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T174342Z UID:10006405-1792485000-1792486800@christchurchdeerpark.org SUMMARY:Morning Prayer Service - In Person DESCRIPTION:Start your day with reflection and contemplation. All are welcome. \nThe Morning Prayer services will use Pray Without Ceasing: Morning and Evening Prayer for the Seasons of the Church Year and Ordinary Time. \n  URL:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/event/morning-prayer-service-in-person/2026-10-20/ LOCATION:Christ Church Deer Park\, 1570 Yonge Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M4T 1Z8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Newcomer Friendly,Recommended,Worship Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/In-Person-at-Christ-Church-Deer-Park.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T200000 DTSTAMP:20260827T163940Z CREATED:20260731T122929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T163940Z UID:10008693-1792522800-1792526400@christchurchdeerpark.org SUMMARY:How Shall I Sing that Majesty? Music Lecture & Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:Join us for a six-week exploration of the whys\, whats\, and hows of church music! We’ll discuss some of the historical and theological dimensions of liturgical music\, and have some more practically-oriented workshops about singing from the pews! All are welcome. \nPresented by\nDr. Stefani Bedin\, Director of Music & Organist at Christ Church Deer Park \nDates\nTuesdays from 7pm to 8pm\nSeptember 22 to October 27\, 2026. \nLocation \nChrist Church Deer Park\, Elliott Hall\, 1570 Yonge Street\nEnter via the glass office door off of Heath Street. \nAdmission by freewill offering \nTopics \nSeptember 22 – Why Do We Sing? A Theological Basis for Church Music\nAn exploration of the biblical basis for church music and the theological significance of music in the\nliturgy.  \nSeptember 29 – What Do We Sing? Part I – Music in the Western Christian Tradition\nA bird’s-eye view of the historical development of sacred music in the Western Christian tradition. \nOctober 6 – What Do We Sing? Part II – Music in the Anglican Tradition\nAn overview of Anglican musical practices with emphasis on vernacular congregational service music and the choral tradition.  \nOctober 13 – What Do We Sing? Part III – Contemporary Expressions\nAn overview of some of the genres of church music including praise and worship\, jazz\, and global song that gained popularity in the twentieth and twenty-first century. \nOctober 20 – How Do We Sing? Part I – Finding Your Voice (with expert vocalists from the community)\nAn interactive workshop offering vocal technique tips for feeling more comfortable with singing from the pews. \nOctober 27 – How Do We Sing? Part II – Navigating Music Notation\nA practical guide to music notation\, the hymnal\, and different psalm-chanting techniques including plainsong and Anglican chant. URL:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/event/how-shall-i-sing-that-majesty-fall-lecture-workshop-series-2/2026-10-20/ LOCATION:Christ Church Deer Park\, 1570 Yonge Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M4T 1Z8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community,Learning,Music,Newcomer Friendly,Recommended ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/How-Shall-I-Sing-That-Majesty-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261021T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261021T110000 DTSTAMP:20260626T224208Z CREATED:20260626T224124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T224208Z UID:10008391-1792580400-1792580400@christchurchdeerpark.org SUMMARY:Holy Eucharist (BCP) DESCRIPTION:Join us each Wednesday for a short\, meaningful Eucharist service at 11am\, followed by a cookies\, coffee\, and fellowship. \nThis service feature readings from the traditional Book of Common Prayers (BCP). URL:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/event/holy-eucharist-wednesday/2026-10-21/ LOCATION:Christ Church Deer Park\, 1570 Yonge Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M4T 1Z8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Recommended ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Wed-Eucharist.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T090000 DTSTAMP:20260629T100004Z CREATED:20260629T094610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T100004Z UID:10005414-1792657800-1792659600@christchurchdeerpark.org SUMMARY:Morning Prayer Service - Online DESCRIPTION:Start your day with reflection and contemplation. \nAll are welcome. The Morning Prayer services will use  Pray Without Ceasing: Morning and Evening Prayer for the Seasons of the Church Year and Ordinary Time. \nHere is the Zoom Link for the Thursday Morning Payer Service. \nMeeting ID: 882 6303 2092 \n\nPasscode: 340175\n  URL:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/event/morning-prayer-service-online-2/2026-10-22/ LOCATION:Online (Zoom)\, on Zoom CATEGORIES:Newcomer Friendly,Recommended,Worship Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Via-Zoom-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261024T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261024T093000 DTSTAMP:20260916T181434Z CREATED:20260916T181433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T181434Z UID:10008727-1792828800-1792834200@christchurchdeerpark.org SUMMARY:Community Breakfast DESCRIPTION:We serve a hot breakfast to about 60 guests from 8am-9:30am. Everyone is welcome\, no questions asked and no means testing required. \nBreakfast normally consists of eggs\, sausages or bacon\, toast\, and of course coffee\, prepared by parish and community volunteers. URL:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/event/community-breakfast/2026-10-24/ LOCATION:Christ Church Deer Park\, 1570 Yonge Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M4T 1Z8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community,Community Breakfast,Recommended ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/lightstock_257286_medium_anders_carlén.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T090000 DTSTAMP:20260626T223529Z CREATED:20260626T223529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T223529Z UID:10008140-1792918800-1792918800@christchurchdeerpark.org SUMMARY:Contemporary Service DESCRIPTION:This is a casual\, creative service that includes prayers\, Holy Communion\, and contemporary worship music (piano & vocals). \nThe service is about 1 hour long. URL:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/event/contemporary-service-3-2-3-2-2/2026-10-25/ LOCATION:Christ Church Deer Park\, 1570 Yonge Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M4T 1Z8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Music,Newcomer Friendly,Recommended,Sunday Mornings,Worship Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC00607.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Office":MAILTO:info@christchurchdeerpark.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T113000 DTSTAMP:20260629T144643Z CREATED:20260629T144643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T144643Z UID:10004135-1792924200-1792927800@christchurchdeerpark.org SUMMARY:Holy Eucharist (BAS) DESCRIPTION:Our traditional Anglican service with organ & choir\, Scripture readings\, prayers\, and homily. This service runs between one and one and a half hours\, and uses readings from the Book of Alternative Service (BAS). The first Sunday of every month we use the Book of Common Prayer (BCP). \nWe also livestream this service on our website. You can watch the service here. URL:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/event/holy-eucharist-10-30-3-2-2/2026-10-25/ LOCATION:Christ Church Deer Park\, 1570 Yonge Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M4T 1Z8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Music,Recommended,Sunday Mornings,Worship Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1030-service-2650.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261027T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261027T090000 DTSTAMP:20260620T174342Z CREATED:20251218T174211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T174342Z UID:10006406-1793089800-1793091600@christchurchdeerpark.org SUMMARY:Morning Prayer Service - In Person DESCRIPTION:Start your day with reflection and contemplation. All are welcome. \nThe Morning Prayer services will use Pray Without Ceasing: Morning and Evening Prayer for the Seasons of the Church Year and Ordinary Time. \n  URL:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/event/morning-prayer-service-in-person/2026-10-27/ LOCATION:Christ Church Deer Park\, 1570 Yonge Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M4T 1Z8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Newcomer Friendly,Recommended,Worship Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/In-Person-at-Christ-Church-Deer-Park.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261027T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261027T200000 DTSTAMP:20260827T163940Z CREATED:20260731T122929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T163940Z UID:10008694-1793127600-1793131200@christchurchdeerpark.org SUMMARY:How Shall I Sing that Majesty? Music Lecture & Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:Join us for a six-week exploration of the whys\, whats\, and hows of church music! We’ll discuss some of the historical and theological dimensions of liturgical music\, and have some more practically-oriented workshops about singing from the pews! All are welcome. \nPresented by\nDr. Stefani Bedin\, Director of Music & Organist at Christ Church Deer Park \nDates\nTuesdays from 7pm to 8pm\nSeptember 22 to October 27\, 2026. \nLocation \nChrist Church Deer Park\, Elliott Hall\, 1570 Yonge Street\nEnter via the glass office door off of Heath Street. \nAdmission by freewill offering \nTopics \nSeptember 22 – Why Do We Sing? A Theological Basis for Church Music\nAn exploration of the biblical basis for church music and the theological significance of music in the\nliturgy.  \nSeptember 29 – What Do We Sing? Part I – Music in the Western Christian Tradition\nA bird’s-eye view of the historical development of sacred music in the Western Christian tradition. \nOctober 6 – What Do We Sing? Part II – Music in the Anglican Tradition\nAn overview of Anglican musical practices with emphasis on vernacular congregational service music and the choral tradition.  \nOctober 13 – What Do We Sing? Part III – Contemporary Expressions\nAn overview of some of the genres of church music including praise and worship\, jazz\, and global song that gained popularity in the twentieth and twenty-first century. \nOctober 20 – How Do We Sing? Part I – Finding Your Voice (with expert vocalists from the community)\nAn interactive workshop offering vocal technique tips for feeling more comfortable with singing from the pews. \nOctober 27 – How Do We Sing? Part II – Navigating Music Notation\nA practical guide to music notation\, the hymnal\, and different psalm-chanting techniques including plainsong and Anglican chant. URL:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/event/how-shall-i-sing-that-majesty-fall-lecture-workshop-series-2/2026-10-27/ LOCATION:Christ Church Deer Park\, 1570 Yonge Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M4T 1Z8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community,Learning,Music,Newcomer Friendly,Recommended ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/How-Shall-I-Sing-That-Majesty-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261028T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261028T110000 DTSTAMP:20260626T224208Z CREATED:20260626T224124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T224208Z UID:10005072-1793185200-1793185200@christchurchdeerpark.org SUMMARY:Holy Eucharist (BCP) DESCRIPTION:Join us each Wednesday for a short\, meaningful Eucharist service at 11am\, followed by a cookies\, coffee\, and fellowship. \nThis service feature readings from the traditional Book of Common Prayers (BCP). URL:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/event/holy-eucharist-wednesday/2026-10-28/ LOCATION:Christ Church Deer Park\, 1570 Yonge Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M4T 1Z8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Recommended ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://christchurchdeerpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Wed-Eucharist.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR