Welcome! Scroll through the notes below to see what’s happening this season in the way of fellowship and faith formation, and to learn about ways to be more involved in the mission & ministry of the church.
See UPCOMING SERVICES for regular Sunday services and special worship celebrations; see the PRAYER LIFE page for special prayers for world events and church seasons.
Learn about Weekly Bible Studies
Vestry Meeting (AGM) – Sunday February 23, 2025
An Anglican Vestry meeting is like an Annual General Meeting, where we reflect on the past year, hear updates on church ministries, discuss important matters, share in fellowship & seek God’s guidance for the year ahead. Members can speak and vote on major issues, including elected lay leaders and budgeting.
Please note there will be one service only on Vestry Sunday at 10 AM.
A light lunch will be provided after the service and before the meeting.
In an effort to save paper, this year’s Vestry Documents are available online only. See links below. If you require a paper copy, please contact the office at office@nullallsaintswhitby.org.
Childcare will be offered, and children and under-16s will have their very own Vestry meeting in the basement after lunch.
The meeting can also be attended by Zoom, using the worship service link.
VESTRY DOCUMENTS (click on the document titles to download):
- Annual Vestry Report
- Draft Financial Statements for Approval
- 2025 Budget
- Social Justice Motion FAQs & Backgrounder
Transforming Questions Discussion Group – Tuesdays, 6pm
Transforming Questions is ongoing on Tuesday evenings this winter. Each week we will gather for a meal, hear a talk on one of the central questions of the Christian faith, and then share in discussion. It is designed for those new to the faith and for those who are veteran Christians who still have questions or new concerns, or who just like to ponder the mysteries of Christian live. The series is open to all people; parishioners, neighbors, newcomers, and friends.
If you can’t make all ten nights, that’s okay. But Transforming Questions is not designed as a drop-in course. The sessions are related to and build upon one another, and the discussion is best with a sustained community. We will travel together weekly, sharing a meal and asking questions of ourselves and of God. As we do so, we will learn more about ourselves, one another, and the Jesus we seek to know.
Don’t hesitate to come, if you are newly interested or available. We discussed is it okay to have questions, who is Jesus, and why did Jesus have to die? Upcoming questions are:
How should we live?
How should we read the Bible?
Does God answer prayer?
Why is there suffering?
What happens after death?
What is the church for?
Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir – Saturday March 29th.
only a few tickets remaining. All proceeds raised from the concert will be donated to benefit the life of the church. Inquire with the office to get tickets, or find them on sale at Caldense Bakery.
SAVE THE DATE: Tea with the Bishop Legacy Giving Event – Thursday, April 10 at 1:30-3 pm
Information to follow.
Season of Spiritual Renewal “Lift Up Our Hearts” – May 31, 2pm at All Saints
In 2025, parishioners and clergy across the diocese are coming together to worship God at five distinct Eucharistic services throughout the year. All Saints is hosting on May 21. The Rev. Gerlyn Henry will be preaching.
Each service will include wonderful music, inspirational preaching, a joyful lay witness talk, and the opportunity for prayer and anointing, followed by a reception that will offer delicious food and plenty of time to reconnect with friends from other parishes.
To learn about all the service dates and locations, visit the Diocese of Toronto Season of Spiritual Renewal page
Season of Spiritual Renewal – Winter Workshops Now Available
Registration is now open for the fall workshops for those wanting to grow and be renewed in their faith. Visit the Diocese of Toronto Season of Spiritual Renewal page for details and to register.
All Saints has 40+ ministry groups for you to get involved with! Plus loads of events and committees where you can contribute your talents. There is a place for you! For example,
- Men’s Group meets the 3rd Saturday of every month in the parish hall.
- St. Margaret’s Guild (Women’s Group) meets Thursdays for fellowship and fundraising projects
- Choir rehearses every Thursday
- Parent and Tot Drop-In (stories, songs and fellowship) happens on the 4th Thursday of every month from 10-11:30am
- Youth Group (ages 12-17) meets the last Friday of every month at 7pm.
- Young Adult Ministry (20 and 30-somethings) meets once a month, alternating between Sat. breakfast and a mid-week potluck supper
- Rainbow Ministry Group is a 2SLGBTQ+ working group for education and social events
There’s also current volunteer opportunities with the Knitting Club, Chancel Guild (for Sunday set up and flower arranging); Digital Vergers (Sunday worship tech team), Deacon’s Cupboard Food Bank, and the Community Garden. Reach out to group leaders or contact one of All Saints clergy to learn more about ways to offer your time and talent.
Serving through Giving
All Saints relies on donations to accomplish its ministry work in the community. Please consider donating through Canada Helps or sending a request to become a pre-authorized giver. The church also has many special projects and ongoing campaigns to help encourage financial or material donations. Consider the following (click on underlined titles to learn more):
Reconciliation with our Indigenous Siblings
As a congregation we continue to educate ourselves on the history of Indigenous peoples in Canada and the work to date towards reconciliation. See current event recommendations from All Saints TRC Committee.
As First Peoples have done since time immemorial, we strive to be responsible stewards of the land and to respect the cultures, ceremonies, and traditions of all who call it home. As we open our hearts and minds to the past, we commit ourselves to working in a spirit of truth and reconciliation to make a better future for all.
Water Project
Alongside our educational pursuits, All Saints has also committed to praying for and raising funds for The Spiritual Ministry of Mishamikoweesh (Big Beaver House) in Northern Ontario in partnership with PWRDF. In 2022 funds are being raised for a purchase of a new water truck in Kingfisher Lake. Kingfisher Lake has a population of 500 people on reserve, most of whom access water through tanks attached to their homes and a water delivery system from the treatment plant. Roads are rough, wear and tear on the vehicles is significant, repair parts are hard to come by, and the population is growing. A new water truck will significantly increase the reliability of clean, running water in this community. You can read more about this and donate by visiting https://pwrdf.org/WATER-PROJECT/
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- The TRC Final Report (2015)
- 94 calls to action from the Truth and Reconciliation report
- calls 71-76 about Missing children and burial information
- Anglican Church of Canada’s Reconciliation Toolkit
- United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
- CBC’s 10 books about residential schools to read with kids
- “Doctrine of Discovery: Stolen Lands, Strong Hearts” documentary
- “We Were Children” documentary
- “Indigenous Canada”, online course offered by the University of Alberta
