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Fourth Fridays Online

Fourth Fridays Online – November 27,  7:00-8:15pm

Meet by Zoom on the fourth Friday of each month for a light theology discussion group. Style is conversational and casual. Each session will be built around a particular theme or seasonal question and will include Scripture readings, a short reflection, discussion, and some multi-media elements. Basically, we think about the places where faith intersects with our daily living. We ask some fundamental questions and learn from one another.

In November we’re entering Advent and asking how as Christians we can make the wait relevant in a weary restless world.

ICYMI this year we’ve also explored

  • January – New Year’s resolutions, and do our January hopes and new habits bring us into alignment with God’s renewing work in us
  • February – Valentine’s Day Edition: Who knew loving your neighbour could be this hard?
  • March – Stations of the Cross: a look at the women who followed Jesus and how that might have felt on that first Good Friday?
  • June – Three Pentecost Questions: Who receives the Spirit?” “Why is the Spirit given?” and “What does daily life in the Spirit look like?”
  • September – Technology and Christian living in an ever-connected world, or what does the Bible say about iPhones and screen time?
  • October – Hallowtide Edition: Christian traditions behind All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day and how these celebrations connect with the customs of Halloween.

Click here to join the Fourth Friday Zoom.

 

Mthr Jennifer’s Thought and Prayer

October 1, 2026

Thought and Prayer for the Day
by
the Rev. Canon Jennifer Schick

“Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?’ Jesus answered, ‘I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.'”  (Matthew 18:21-22)

This past week in our Alpha course, the topic of forgiveness was front and centre. I was so inspired by the teaching I thought I would share what we learned.

We were exploring the question, “Why did Jesus Die” and the answer was simply because Jesus loves you.  As a human – “all of us have sinned, and come short of the glory of God for no one is no one righteous, not even one.” (Romans 3:23,10).

Jesus took our sin upon him, forgave us and set us right before the Lord so that we can live released from guilt, sin or despair.

“He forgave us so we should forgive one another.” (Ephesians 4:32)

These key points about forgiveness really stood out and so I share them to give you something to think about:

  • We forgive others because we’ve been forgiven.
  • Forgiveness is a choice, but it’s not an option.
  • Holding a grudge is like allowing the person who wronged you to live rent-free in your head.
  • Not forgiving someone is like drinking poison and hoping the other person’s going to die.
  • Not forgiving ourselves (or others) is like setting ourselves up as a higher tribunal than God. If God forgives, you must forgive.
  • The first to apologize is the bravest, the first to forgive is the strongest and the first to forget is the happiest.
  • Forgiveness is the religious word for letting go.

Of course, this is easier said than done.  It is not something many of us can do on our own, but it is possible with the help of God.

If you need help with forgiveness, remember the grace of God, and bring your needs to God.  “Cast your burden on the Lord , and he will sustain you” (Psalm 55:22)

As humans we are so limited, but with God all things are possible.  Lean into grace, and ask God to help release you from the anger and hurt you hold, no matter how justifiable it may seem.

For forgiveness is what Christ came to proclaim – in word and deed.  It is the heart of our gospel.

Prayer:

Help forgive us our sins, and help us forgive those who sin against us.
Amen.

Alpha Fall 2026

Tuesday nights at 7pm, join a weekly exploration of the faith, looking into some foundational questions, such as

  • Who is Jesus, God, and the Holy Spirit?
  • Why to pray?
  • How to read the scriptures?

No experience necessary.

Evenings start at 7pm and include coffee, tea and a sweet treat.  Learn more and meet new friends while enjoying some great hospitality.  Interested or have questions? Please reach out to christianed@allsaintswhitby.org.

“Going Out on the Land”

We are so pleased to be able to share an article by Louis Kyron, All Saints’ parishioner, treasurer, and Truth & Reconciliation committee member. The article is published the September issue of the Christian Courier, a Canadian monthly Christian newspaper, and it describes All Saints’ journey of learning about, and commitment to, the path of reconciliation.

Read the article here

Visit Us

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

All Saints Foodbank
Tues & Fri 10:00am-1:00pm

 

Service Times

8:00am
A quiet and contemplative
communion service

9:30am
A shorter, seeker-friendly communion service, with contemporary songs and liturgy (and Sunday School)

11:00am
A more traditional Anglican service, with biblical preaching, organ music, sung prayers, choral music, and Eucharist. Available live by Zoom.

We acknowledge that this church is built on the traditional lands of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island, Iroquoian-speaking Wendat, and 1923 Williams Treaties First Nations. We recognize the enduring presence of Indigenous peoples on this land.

Office Hours:

Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00am-2:00pm

Tel: (905) 668-5101
office@allsaintswhitby.org

All Saints’ is a 2SLGBTQQIA+ affirming parish.