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Advent Oasis on Zoom

This Advent will be so very different, but conditions are such that we can explore a new and intimate Advent observance. Each Wednesday night in Advent, we’re hosting a sweet-and-simple zoom service to light a candle, join in prayer, and share in the wonder of this season. The Rev. Jennifer Schick and lay leaders Jacky, Joanne, and Arleane will each take a turn hosting these 20-minute sessions. Please join online with your family and friends as we renew our hearts & minds and ask the Spirit to fill us with expectation for the Christmas that is to come.

Mark the dates below in your calendar and watch this space for registration and Zoom details.

Wed Dec 2, 7:30pm – HOPE: 1 Peter 1:3-9
Wed Dec 9, 7:30pm – PEACE: Philippians 4:4-9
Wed Dec 16, 7:30pm – JOY: John 16:16-24
Wed Dec 23, 7:30pm – LOVE: 1 John 4:9-12

“Lord God, let your blessing come upon us
as we light the candles of the Advent wreath.” 

Christmas Hamper Annual Appeal

The All Saints’ Christmas Hamper Ministry has, for over 50 years, worked with partner churches to ensure that low income families in our community are able to share the special blessings of the Christmas season. This year is no exception, and while the Hampers will look a bit different this year, they will still be much appreciated.

As always, we rely on your generous support to bring this Ministry to life. Here’s how you can help:

DONATE CASH OR GIFT CARDS by November 29: We are encouraging cash donations for food. Help provide the funds for our bulk purchase of grocery gift cards. There will be no Christmas Gift Tag Tree this year. Instead of children’s toys and clothing, we will be giving retail gift cards. Whatever you would have spent on Tree Tag merchandise, we ask you to allocate the same amount of money to the purchase of gift cards.

  • you can purchase the merchant gift cards yourself and drop them off at the church office (We recommend retail gift card denominations of $25 or $30 each from such retailers as Walmart, Oshawa Centre, Giant Tiger, Babies/Toys’R Us, Amazon.ca)
OR
  • you can make cash donations towards the Hamper gift cards by placing your envelope on the collection plate and dropping it off at the church office, or by donating online here.

Whichever donation method you choose, please make sure your donation is clearly marked for the “Christmas Hamper Ministry” and shows your name or envelope #. Donations should be made by November 29.

DONATE SOME WRAPPINGS:  Donations of Christmas gift wrap and tags would be appreciated.

SPONSOR A FAMILY: If you would normally be going to a Christmas lunch with a group of colleagues from work or with friends, consider collecting  that money and using it to sponsor a family. It costs approx. $200 to sponsor a family of 4.

INVOLVE YOUR CHILDREN: For many families, the Hamper Ministry and Tree Tag Program are a way to talk to children about others who are less fortunate. Ask them if they would like to make a card or draw a picture for a child whose family will be receiving a Hamper, drop it off at the church office and we will include it with the Hamper package.

Bad Girls of the Bible!

Want to know more about some of the unsavoury women in the Old Testament and the roles they played in God’s plan?

Our Second “Growing Together” series will be offered on Tuesday evenings at 7:15-8:30 pm on November 3, 10, 17 and 24, via Zoom. The theme will be Bad Girls of the Bible. Each week a different woman will be featured. Following a short presentation of relevant scripture, there will be an opportunity for small group discussion and questions, relating this to our present-day lives as Christians.

Although it is preferable to participate in all four sessions, it is not mandatory since each one stands alone. EVERYONE is welcome. No previous knowledge is needed, but registration is required for planning purposes. Contact any of the following to register

Church office ► allsaintswhitby@nullbellnet.ca
Gary Gannon ► garygannon24@nullgmail.com
Jacky Bramma ► jackybramma@nullgmail.com

Visit Us

All Saints' Anglican Church
300 Dundas Street West
Whitby, Ontario
L1N 2M5
Canada

Regular Sunday Services

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, worship services are presently conducted by Zoom at 11am. Please join our parish email distribution list or follow All Sts on Facebook to get a weekly invite to our online service.

Effective September 13, 2020, we will be re-opening our church building for in-person worship. Pre-registration is required, and health & safety protocols will be in place.

This in-person service will be at 10am. Beginning September 13, our online worship will also be offered at 10am.

Normally All Saints offers services as follows and we hope to get back to this schedule soon:

8:00 a.m.
Quiet and Contemplative
Communion Service

9:30 a.m.
Shorter Contemporary Seeker-Oriented
Communion Service with Sunday School

11:00 a.m.
Classic Anglican Communion Service
with Choral Music

 

Office Hours:

Tuesday to Friday:
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Tel: (905) 668-5101
allsaintswhitby@nullbellnet.ca

All Saints’ is an LGBTQ+ friendly parish.