June 2026 Newsletter
Cherie’s Sharing
God’s Love Includes Everyone
“God’s Love Includes Everyone.” This is a statement that we believe.
Our God, the God of compassion, grace, generosity and love, upholds each person created in God’s image — and that is all of us. In June, we recognize those who identify as LGBTQ2S+ and share our love, God’s love, freely and willingly.
Our Saviour, Jesus Christ, commanded us in Matthew 22:37–39:
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.”
“You shall love your neighbour as yourself.”
There are no provisos attached here. It is very simple: love your neighbour — and that is all of them — as yourself.
At MHP, we are committed to this very simple commandment and welcome all who would like to know Jesus and be in a community of compassion, grace, generosity and love.
Pastor Cherie
pastorcherie@gmail.com
905-401-7641
June Services
June 7 — General Assembly Sunday
Commissioning Service for our new Youth Ministries Coordinator
Scripture: John 21:1–8
Message Title: “Fishing on the Other Side”
June 14 — National Children’s Day and Baptism
Scripture: Matthew 18:1–5, 19:13–15
Message Title: “Welcoming the Child”
June 21 — Father’s Day
Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, 17–21
Message Title: “Train Children in the Right Way”
June 28 — Canada Day Sunday
Scripture: Matthew 25:31–46
Message Title: “Christ and the Nation”
Announcements
Life Events
We are so pleased to welcome Pearson Matheson into God’s family as we baptise him on June 14.
Pearson is the son of Spencer and Stephanie Matheson.
[Insert Pearson photo here]
Evangel Hall Update
Summer clothes are needed now that the weather is warming up. New or gently used items are in demand.
Items needed include:
- New underwear
- Shorts, sweatpants, pants and jeans
- Hoodies, warm sweaters, spring coats, shirts and blouses
- Running or sturdy shoes
- Belts for jeans and pants
If you can donate any summer wear, please place it in the tub in the Narthex.
Upcoming Events
Pride Toronto — June 28, 2026
Presbyterian Pride Marchers
Come witness that God’s Love Includes Everyone to the 1,000,000+ individuals attending the 2026 Pride Toronto Parade.
Presbyterian Pride gathers together on Sunday, June 28, from about 1:00 p.m. by Rosedale Subway Station, Yonge Street north of Bloor Street.
RSVP Requirement
Please RSVP yes or no to:
gods.love.includes.everyone@gmail.com
If you RSVP yes, please provide:
- First and last name, and preferred name if applicable, of each participant
- Mobile number
- Email address for future communications
- Presbyterian affiliation, such as congregation, staff, friend, etc.
In the Neighbourhood
Swansea Horticultural Society Garden Bus Tour
Date: June 20
Destination: Peterborough and Region
Cost: $95, including lunch
To confirm your participation, email:
swanseahorticulturalsociety@gmail.com
Cash, cheques, or e-transfers accepted.
Habitat for Humanity Volunteers Needed
Habitat GTA is leading the way in addressing one of the most pressing issues of our time: the need for affordable homes.
They partner with hardworking families in need of an affordable, safe, and secure place to live, helping their families thrive.
Habitat GTA relies on the help of volunteers. Becoming a volunteer offers meaningful ways to engage with the community, learn new skills, and contribute to a mission that strengthens communities across the GTA.
For more information:
volunteer@habitatgta.ca
habitatgta.ca/volunteer
Posters are also on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall.
Greeters Needed
Do you love to say hello to folks?
Would you like to be the first face people see as they walk in our doors on Sunday mornings?
We are looking for people to be Greeters, to welcome our faith family to MHP and to guide and direct first-time worshipers.
If this is something you are interested in doing once or twice a month, please sign up in the Fellowship Hall or speak to Pastor Cherie.
Coffee Hour Volunteers
We love to get together for coffee hour after service!
We are looking for some folks to put the coffee and tea on and bring some cookies. It’s an easy job, and we’ll help you get started.
There is a sign-up sheet on the coffee table with dates you can choose from. Ideally, we would like to have one or two people each Sunday. If no one signs up for a certain Sunday, then coffee hour will not be held that day.
Any questions, please speak to an Elder or Pastor Cherie.
