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 also UPCOMING SERVICES and PRAYER LIFE
Learn more about ongoing Bible studies and small groups at All Saints.
Confirmation/Baptism Classes
Interested in learning more about Christianity and what it means to follow Jesus? Want to be confirmed or looking to reaffirm your faith?
All Saints will be offering confirmation and baptismal classes after Easter. Confirmations will be held on Sunday May 17th at 10am. Baptisms will be held on Sunday May 24th at the service of your choice.
Please speak to the clergy or send an email to the office if you are interested.
Ephesians Bible Study – NEW DATE Tuesdays, May 19-June 23, 7:ooPM
Shauna is hosting a discipleship Bible study on the six chapters of the Bible book of Paul’s letters to the Ephesians.
Pre-registration is required. Email christianed@nullallsaintswhitby.org or call the office to sign up. The course will follow N.T. Wright’s book on Ephesians from the For Everyone Bible Study Series. The book will cost $20. When you register, please confirm you would like a book held for you. If the cost of buying the book will prevent you from coming, ask us about a loaner copy.
Register by May 11.
Fourth Fridays Online (monthly) – Friday, May 22 online 7:00-8:15pm
Meet by Zoom on the fourth Friday of each month for a light theology discussion group. Style will be 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. We’ll think about the places where faith intersects with our daily living. We’ll ask some honest questions, and we’ll learn from one another.
Click here to join the Fourth Friday Zoom.
Email christianed@nullallsaintswhitby.org or contact leader Arleane R. to ask questions or express interest.
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 evening
- 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), 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
- “Indigenous Canada”, online course offered by the University of Alberta
