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 of ministry of the church.
See also UPCOMING SERVICES for regular Sunday services and special worship celebrations as well as PRAYER LIFE page for special prayers for world events and church seasons.
Click for a listing of upcoming November events
Click for a listing of December events & Christmas services
Learn about how you can help with the Annual Christmas Hamper Appeal.
Thursday In-Person with the Bible – Thursdays, 10-1AM or 1-2PM
A choice of two mid-day Bible Study discussion groups, Meeting in the boardroom. Led by Deacon Joanne
The 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. jackybramma@nullgmail.com
Evening Prayer Service with Christian Meditation Instruction – November 19, 7pm
An evening of prayer and meditation as Fr. Geoff tells us about the roots of Christian meditation and leads us in a time of Christian meditation together. Anyone is welcome. You can attend in person in the worship space or join by Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86714626584
All Saints’ Book Club – November 25, 1:30
Copies of our next book, Cool Water by Dianne Warren, have arrived and will be available between the 9:30 and 11:00 am services on November 3 and on November 10. After that time, they can be picked up at the church during office hours.
New members are absolutely welcome. To find out more, please contact Jacky Bramma jackybramma@nullgmail.com
Advent Wreath Making Social – Friday, November 29 at 6:30 PM
Gather to share a meal, and create beautiful advent wreaths for our homes to provide light as we count down the days to Jesus’ birth. There is a cost of $20 to cover the costs of supplies or or pay what you can. If you have kept your wreath form from last year please bring it with you. Everyone welcome! Please register with the office – office@nullallsaintswhitby.org
Parish Watch Party for “Advent for Everyone” with the Bishops – starting Tuesday, Nov 26 and recurring on Dec 3, 10 & 17, 7pm
“Advent for Everyone” is an online offering from the Diocese of Toronto that anyone can attend. But we’re turning it into a parish event by having a watch party on Tuesday nights at the church. Let the office know you want to be part of the group.
All Sts Movie Night – Friday, December 13, 7pm
Come for treats and a showing of the live action musical movie, “Journey to Bethlehem”
Christmas Concert and Sing Along – Sunday, December 15, 4pm
An afternoon of musical enjoyment, mixing sacred and secular Christmas songs with a little bit of singing along, too.
(Consider also the Sunday, December 22 – Advent Lessons and Carol Service)
Season of Spiritual Renewal – Fall Courses 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.
2025 Anglican Church Calendars – The calendars ($7.00 each) are in baskets with signs and available at both entrances to the church and from the church office. In the basket with the calendars are preprinted envelopes, please place the $7.00 in the envelope and place in the collection plate or in the mailbox outside the Admin Office Door.
Preview the calendar images here (Webmaster’s note: it’s gorgeous!)
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):
- Kilometres of Coin Campaign
- Woah Dough Partnership
- All Saints’ Swag (merchandise details and online order form)
- Memorial Altar Flowers
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
