Wednesday April 15, 2009

Victor Shepherd...and John Calvin

Please join us TONIGHT for the first in the spring supper seminar series -- "John Calvin: A Giant from Geneva on his 500th Birthday"

This Coming Sunday   Second Sunday after Easter Sunday, April 19, 2009 Acts 4:32-35 Psalm 133 1 John 1:1 – 2:2 John 20: 19-31   Greeting Elder: John Darling  Reader: Noel Ramsey

1) "John Calvin: A Giant from Geneva" -- Spring Supper Seminar Series begins TONIGHT

The year 2009 marks the 500th Anniversary of the birth of John Calvin.  This anniversary offers us an interesting opportunity to ponder the relevance of Calvin's theology on the modern church. 

We are pleased that the Rev. Dr. Victor Shepherd, who is a Presbyterian minister, the Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology, and a recent guest during the 2008 Advent series at St. Andrew's, will be leading us in these reflections. 

These seminars will take place on Wednesdays -- April 15, 22 and 29.  Please inform the church office by Sunday April 19 of your intention to join us for supper next Wednesday so that the necessary orders for food can be submitted.

Please remember that you are welcome to join us for the lecture, even if you have not registered for dinner and/or cannot arrive in time for dinner.  

Online registrations are available at www.standrewstoronto.org/special_events.htm

2) "Wine, Cheeses and Jesus" - Thursday April 16, 2009

The next meeting of the 'Wine, Cheeses and Jesus' group will take place on Thursday April 16, 2009 at 7:00 pm. 

All are welcome.

3) Deadline for Catalyst Submissions - Sunday April 19, 2009

Please note that the deadline for the next edition of the congregational newsletter, the "Catalyst" will be April 19. Please send your submissions to Jane Martin (janemartin@pagemartin.com) and to Kristen Stout (kwmathewson@rogers.com).

4) Junior Choir Rehearsals 

The junior choir plans to participate in our worship service on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10^th.  Rehearsals will be held on April 19, 26 and May 3.  The choir meets at approximately 12 noon in the sanctuary for about 20 min.  The choir welcomes new members.  For more information, please contact Ruth Darling.

5) St. Andrew's Book Club - Thursday April 23 at 7:00 pm

We are looking forward to the next gathering of the St. Andrew's Book Club, which will take place on Thursday, April 23 at 7:00 pm.  The book that we will be discussing will be The Cellist of Sarajevo by Stephen Galloway.  All are welcome.

6) SAGA Meeting - Friday April 24, 2009 - "Human Sexuality in the Ecumenical and Interfaith World"

The next meeting of SAGA will take place on Friday April 24, 2009.  Rev. Ingram will lead a discussion of the issue of human sexuality in ecumenical and interfaith discussions both in local and in global contexts.  The evening will begin with a potluck dinner at 6:30 followed by the presentation and discussion at 7:30 pm.

All are welcome.

7) Sunday Forum - Sunday April 26, 2009 - "Understanding Alzheimer's Disease"

This month's 'Sunday Forum' will address the topic "Understanding Alzheimer's Disease" and will be led by Mercedes Hughes from the Alzheimer's Society of Toronto.  The forum will begin in the Board Room at 12 noon.

8) Introductory Evening for New Members -- Thursday April 30, 2009

An introductory evening for those interested in exploring church membership will take place on Thursday April 30, 2009 at 7:00 pm.  We are planning to receive new members on Sunday May 24, 2009 during the regular morning service of worship.

If you are interested in joining us for this introductory evening, or if you would like to explore church membership but cannot be with us on Thursday April 30, please contact the church office at info@standrewstoronto.org

9) "Out of the Cold" Appreciation Sunday - May 3, 2009

This past Monday night was the final dinner in the 2008 - 2009 Winter Season in the "Out of the Cold" programme.  It has been a good year for the programme, and we are deeply grateful for the hard work of the dedicated hosts and volunteers. 

A special service of gratitude will be held on Sunday May 3, 2009 during the morning service of worship. Please make a special effort to be here to express our thanks to the dedicated volunteers in this important ministry.

10) The Annual 48th Highlanders Regimental Service - Sunday May 10, 2009

Please note that our annual Highlanders Regimental Service is scheduled for Sunday May 10, 2009.   As this is also Mother's Day, we will be weaving both of these celebrations into the service.

11) 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!