All Saints is journeying on a three-year mission action plan (MAP) to strive to be more missionally motivated and to lean more intentionally into parish strengths and growth areas. Our four pillars (areas of focus) are as follows:

• Sharing Who We Are
• Welcoming Others
• Serving Others
• Growing In Faith

These areas were identified by a parish-wide planning meeting in the spring of 2024. It was a wildly constructive meeting for generating ideas and discerning the will and direction of the church as it accords with God’s call to us as a faith community. See the infographic below that shows the four primary growth areas, broken out into 2-3 general focus objectives. The general focuses were further broken down into specific target action items (not shown here). This month (Jan 2026), in a set of aspirational and affirmative sermons, Mthr Jennifer will be talking about MAP and maps and the call to journey with God and with each other. We are enjoying updates on the progress that has been made so far in the four priority areas as we enter Year 3 of the MAP implementation.

If  you have thoughts or questions about All Saints’ Missional Action Plan, contact Mthr Jennifer.

 

Thursday In-Person with the Bible – Thursdays, 11AM- 12PM
A mid-day Bible Study discussion group. Drop in to a meeting in the boardroom. Led by Deacon Joanne

Word on Wednesday Gospel Study – Wednesdays, 7:30PM by Zoom
The Wednesday group meets online at 7:30 PM via Zoom for prayer and an informal discussion on the gospel reading. To register or for more information, please contact Jacky Bramma.

Men’s Bible Study – Tuesdays, 7pm
This group meets in the church itself on comfy chairs in a circle behind the communion table. The setting is peaceful and the discussion is relaxed, wide-ranging and supportive. Led by Deacon Gary

‘Living with Cancer’ Small Group – begins again in April. Contact Fr. Lloyd for information.

Fourth Fridays Discussion Group –  monthly on the 4th Friday, online 7:00-8:15pm
Attend the Fourth Friday Zoom on the fourth Friday of each month for a light theological discussion, which includes Scripture readings, a short reflection, discussion, and some multi-media elements.  No registration required; just show up.

Managing Grief –  monthly on the last Monday of the month,  7:00pm
Join with others to share and learn how to manage the grief in your life in a Christian-supported atmosphere. Email christianed@nullallsaintswhitby.org or contact leader Christine C. to ask questions or express interest.

 

On any given Sunday in the year, you can make a donation for fresh flowers in memory or thanksgiving of someone or something. The flowers will be used to decorate the chancel, and your departed loved one or the milestone occasion will be named in the prayers of the people on that Sunday.

You can also make a memorial or thanksgiving  donation in lieu of flowers on any occasion and designate the funds for an ongoing ministry or fund (e.g., accessibility fund, children’s ministry, Christmas hampers fund, pastoral care ministry, etc.). Such gifts from the heart will also be recognized in the prayers of the people or the service bulletin.

The following weeks are available for anyone who would like to donate flowers: May 3, July 26, Aug 30, Nov 29. This is typically an ongoing arrangement each year. If you would like to donate flowers for one of those dates (or would like more information) please contact Dianne Olsen at dicynth@nullhotmail.com or telephone # 905-493-2253.