Wednesday January 28, 2009

1) Congregational Annual Reports Due Friday January 30, 2009

Please remember that all congregational annual reports need to be submitted to the church office by Friday January 30, 2009.  If possible, reports should be submitted by email to info@standrewstoronto.org  The Annual General Meeting will take place following the worship service on Sunday March 1, 2009.

2) New Members' Orientation Evening - Thursday February 5, 2009 

The congregation will be receiving new members on Sunday, February 22nd.  Introductory meetings for those interested in pursuing church membership will be held on Thursday, February 5th at 7:00 pm.  To indicate your interest, or for more information, please speak to Rev. Ingram, one of the elders, or Judy Neal in the church office.

3) "Love Etc." - Valentine's Day Concert - Saturday February 14, 2009 

On the evening of Valentine's Day - Saturday February 14 -- everyone is welcome and encouraged to join together for a special concert in support of the St. Andrew's "Out of the Cold" programme.  For more information, and to register by credit card online, please visit www.standrewstoronto.org/love

Bring your loved ones, families and friends (hopefully those are the same) -- it promises to be a great evening in support of a great cause.

4) IODE Founders' Day Service - Sunday February 15, 2009

On Sunday February 15, members of the IODE will be joining us during the morning worship service as a part of their annual celebration with our church community.

5) Pancake Brunch - Sunday February 22, 2009

Please plan to stay after worship on Sunday February 22 to welcome the new members of our congregation, and to join together in a pancake brunch.  All are welcome.

6) "The Seven Last Words" - 2009 Lenten Midweek Meditation Series

Please join us on Wednesdays at noon, during the season of Lent, for our annual Lenten meditation series.  The series will involve a series of guest speakers, each of whom will focus on one of the seven last words or phrases uttered by Christ on the cross.  Each week -- from February 25 - April 1 -- the noontime meditations will begin with a short organ recital at 12:00 pm, the speakers will lead us in their reflections from 12:15 - 12:45 pm, and a light sandwich lunch will follow. 

7) Books for 'Out of the Cold'

Stephanie Schaeppert, who is a member of our congregation and a volunteer in the 'Out of the Cold' programme, would like to encourage everyone to bring in their used books (preferably paperback novels in good condition) for the use of our OOTC guests.  If you have books that you would like to donate, please bring them to the church and they can be sorted and distributed for the Monday night and Tuesday morning guests.

8) Nursery Caregivers Urgently Needed!

Our nursery is growing.  St. Andrew's now has between 4 and 7 beautiful babies and wonderful toddlers on any given Sunday and, following "Leading with Care" rules, requires 2 caregivers every week.  If you enjoy the company of babies and toddlers and would be interested in spending an hour or so (on a rotational basis) reading stories, playing games, etc, please contact Barbara Sargent at barbara.a.sargent@ca.ey.com or telephone Barbara at 905.420-3100.

Your help is appreciated!

9) Online Donations

We are pleased to announce that donations to the Church, and to ministries such as the 'Out of the Cold' programme, can be made online.  To learn more, please click on the button below!

10) Faces of Faith - The Rev. Dr. Iain Nicol

As well as being a minister-in-association at St. Andrew's, Iain is the retired Professor of Systematic Theology at Knox College, Toronto (which means, of course, that any theological heresy that is spewed from the mouth of the present minister of St. Andrew's is likely due to Iain's pedagogical influences...).   Please click here to read Iain's  contribution to "Faces of Faith".