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
Big Drum Social– April 26, 2025 11 AM to 3 PM
The All Saints Truth and Reconciliation Team wish to share with you an upcoming event. Connect with the richness of Indigenous culture through dance, art and community connections. All are welcome. Admission is free. The Big Drum Social (hosted by the Durham Community Health Centre) will take place at the Children’s Arena, 155 Arena St., Oshawa
AWARE Conference – May 2-4, 2025
Participating in the AWARE conference (All Women Alive Renewed Enriched) has been a long-standing tradition for women of All Saints. This year’s event is being held the weekend of May 2nd to 4th at Elim Lodge in Peterborough. Brochures are available at the back of the church with more information. Those interested in learning more can also speak to Linda Finigan or Penny Stevenson.
Dream Catcher Workshop – May 9, 6pm
Enjoy a light meal and learn the significance of the dream catcher and how to make one. Led by Kathy Morgan, member of The Metis Nation of Ontario.
Space is limited to 25 households. Cost is $25 for materials, one dream catcher per hold.
Please register by emailing office@nullallsaintswhitby.org
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 31. 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
Also, please take a look at the new Lunch and Learn Spring Courses being offered by the Season of Spiritual Renewal team from 12pm-1pm for those wanting to grow and be renewed in their faith. Visit the Season of Spiritual Renewal page on Toronto.anglican.ca for details and to register. A downloadable list is available and registrations are now open.
Sunday June 7, 8:30am- 1pm – Annual Plant & Yard Sale
Meet our gardeners and pick up some new plants for your garden (or a new book, household item, home baking or more!).
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
