Wednesday July 22, 2009

1) Communicating Better...

Do you have an interest in helping St. Andrew's to improve our communications, outreach and publicity? 

We need you!  A special brainstorming and visioning meeting will take place on Wednesday August 19 at 7 pm for all who might be interested in helping the church to strengthen our ability to be a witness to faith, hope and love in the heart of Toronto.

All are welcome.   For more information, please contact Peter Price at pmprice@sympatico.ca

2) Wednesday Morning Bible Study

Please remember that the Wednesday morning Bible study group continues to meet throughout the summer months.  This morning, we read and discussed the Book of Ruth, and next week will begin the Book of Nehemiah.  The study begins at 7:30 am and concludes by 8:30 am. 

All are welcome!

3) SAGA Summer Pool Party - Saturday July 25, 2009

The SAGA pool party will take place on Saturday July 25, 2009 at the home of Robert Sheng from 2:00 - 9:00 pm.  Robert's home is located at 63 Neilson Ave in Scarborough.  Please RSVP before July 23 at 416-269-7828.

The cost will be $10 to cover the cost of food and drinks -- or give what you can.

4) Church Staff Vacation Schedule

Our administrative assistant, Judy Neal, will be on vacation from Monday, July 13^th to Friday, July 31^st, and will return to the office after the August 3^rd Civic Holiday.  In her absence, please contact either Church Manager Doug Pearson at extension 223.

Rev. Ingram will be on vacation from July 24 - August 16; in cases of pastoral emergency, please contact the church office or George Vais. 

5) Fall Supper Seminars - "Understanding Islam" - Wednesday October 14, 21, and 28, 2009

Plans are well underway for our fall supper seminar series.  We are very pleased to announce that Michael Taylor, who is a Muslim imam and a Chaplain at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), will present a series of three seminars about “Understanding Islam” on Wednesday, October 14th, 21st and 28th.

Registration information will be available soon -- but please set these dates aside.

6) The 2009 Annual Congregational Retreat - Saturday November 7, 2009

This year’s congregational retreat will be held at the Old Mill on Saturday, November 7th.  Our leader will be the Rev. Dr. Clyde Ervine of Central Church in Hamilton, Ontario.

More information will soon be available -- but please keep this date free on your calendar and plan to join us for a great day of conversation, reflection and discernment.  

7) 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!