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
View or print a Fall Mini-Newsletter
(a sweet 2-pager of fall updates, shout-outs & event notices)
Discover the Witness Blanket – Tuesday October 14th 12pm-5pm
A parish journey for learning organized by the Truth and Reconciliation Group
Inspired by a woven blanket, the Witness Blanket is a large-scale work of art. It contains hundreds of items reclaimed from residential schools, churches, government buildings and traditional and cultural structures from across Canada. Explore the items and stories carried by the Witness Blanket, generous and insightful stories from Survivors. Let’s make the trip together so we can talk about what we are learning.
Event Agenda:
- 12pm: Meet in parish hall – bring your own lunch – drinks provided. We will watch the film Picking Up the Pieces: The Making of the Witness Blanket
- 1pm: Proceed to Trinity St. Andrew’s United Church, 50 Laidlaw St. N., Cannington
- 2pm: Experience the Witness Blanket installation and Kawartha T&R Support Group Quilt
- 4pm: Return to All Saints Whitby
The event is free – donations are welcome at the site. Site is fully accessible. Bring a friend.
Please register by emailing Cheryl Marek: cmarek1091@nullrogers.com
Share your name, cell# (emg only), # attending, and if you can provide a ride or need a ride
BAZAAR 2025 – November 1
The 2025 Annual Christmas Bazaar planning is well under way, and we are currently looking for donations. Please see our donation wish list below. We would ask that you kindly bring all items for donation during one of the following Drop-offs. This will allow our team to assist in collection & organization.
- Sundays, between the 9:30am and 11am services until Oct. 26 (leave items on the parish hall stage)
- September 20 1-3pm, in the parking lot (bring food donations at the same time for the foodbank)
- October 25 2- 4pm, in the parking lot.
DONATION WISH LIST
Jewelry: Costume jewelry
Books: Current books
Christmas: Christmas décor; novelties
Classic Treasures: Household treasures. Please NO electronics unless small new/gently used appliances.
Knitting: Children’s mittens & Women’s hats
Toys, toys, toys: gently used but loved dolls, action figures, other toys and accessories
About Baked Goods: We will be looking for baked good donations closer to the day of the bazaar. Please consider your ability to contribute & watch the announcements for additional information.
About the Online Auction: Consider a gift certificate or merchandise from your favorite business (hairdresser, spa, grocery store, dry cleaners, golf course, restaurant) OR tickets for sports or theatre events. These are our most successful items in the Online Auction. A letter can be provided, from the church, to support your request. Please speak to Janet Finlay.
Questions? Please email us at bazaar@nullallsaintswhitby.org or speak to one of our leads available every Sunday in the hall by the stage, between the 9:30 AM – 11 AM services.
Jam Jar Appeal
The St. Margaret’s Guild would be grateful if you could return your Bazaar-bought preserving jars, once you’ve consumed that delicious Million Dollar Relish, Pear Amber, Spicy Beets or Perky Pepper Jelly. If you come by on a Sunday morning, you’ll find a receiving basket in the breezeway entrance, just waiting to be filled. Every dozen returned jars saves the Guild $18, which help keeps Bazaar costs and prices low and shows good environmental stewardship, too.
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
