UPDATE from September 7, 2025:
A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who visited our GREAT BIG Open House or volunteered to make it happen. As the Beatles sang, “You're such a lovely audience, we'd like to take you home with us”. We hope you have enjoyed the show!
Here are a couple of pictures – with more to come.
We’d love to hear from you: send your feedback to communication@jamesbayunited.com. Shall we make it happen again one day?
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On Saturday September 6th, all day, James Bay United Church is CELEBRATING!
Our neighbourhood is amazing and we will be having a party celebrating YOU and all the creative ways we find connection and meaning in and around the spaces at 511 and 517 Michigan.
We know that our activities and programs touch so many of you, our neighbours. So we’re having a party and you’re invited.
Food, music, thrifting, children's activities, special presentations and more!
All food and concerts by donation; children’s activities are free
Friday September 5th:
String Quartet Concert, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
by donation ($20 suggested – sliding scale)
Featuring The Breakwater Quartet
The Breakwater Quartet blends classical strings with the energy and familiarity of today’s music. With their own custom arrangements of pop, rock, and indie hits, The Breakwater Quartet delivers a fresh, fun twist on the traditional string quartet. Expect lush harmonies, unexpected covers, and a live show that’s anything but ordinary!
Saturday September 6th:
Open House, all day celebration with neighbours
food, thrifting, music, indoor & outdoor activities for all ages
Highlights:
Pancake Breakfast 8:30 am – 10:00 am, $5 person / $12 family
with guest fiddle duo Amy Schwarz (10) and Alice Schwarz (7)
Come early to enjoy food, music and fun
Thrift Shop Store 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Guitar Folk Duo 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Gordon Miller and André Clouthier
Qigong (chi kung) with Curtis Nadj 11:00 am – 12 noon
Community Guitar Choir Concert with Aaron Watson noon – 1:00 pm
Singing in Harmony Workshop with Jennifer Turner 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Swing Dance with Live Band 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Children's Concert 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
(FREE: music for little ones and family)
Featuring Christine Chepyha, Gordon Miller and Jennifer Turner
Dinner in a Bun 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm, $7 person
(the perfect afternoon snack)
Evening Variety Concert 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
by donation ($20 suggested – sliding scale)
Featuring comedian Sally Murphy — pianist Brent Jarvis — drummer Kelby MacNayr — piano-and-vocals legend Louise Rose — classical vocalist Jennifer Turner with pianist Christine Chepyha — blues harmonica player Daniel Morel — and many more
Sunday September 7th:
Sidewalk Sing-Along, 9:45 am – 10:15 am
Sunday Worship Service, 10:15 am – 11:30 am
Everyone is welcome!