WEEKLY NOTICES - FEB 6

NOTICES AT A GLANCE - more details below
 
  1. Zoom link for Sunday eucharist, 9:30 am
  2. Children's ministry on Zoom
  3. Service videos
  4. Celebrating Black History Month
  5. Volunteers needed for shoveling snow
  6. Epiphany meditation series
  7. Eco-spirituality survey
  8. Annual Vestry Meeting February 27th
  9. Social Justice and Advocacy motion
 10. Church kneelers
 11. Altar Guild flowers and aumbry candle
 12. Offerings

AND NOW THE DETAILS:

1. Zoom Link for Sunday Eucharist, 9:30 am
We continue to worship by Zoom only, and the link to join is here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84505590891
Meeting ID: 845 0559 0891   Phone: 647-374-4685

2.  Children's Ministry on Zoom
Gemma is with us at the start of our 9:30 service each week, and we invite families with children to join us. After singing a song Gemma then opens a separate Zoom session for the children.

3. Service Videos on Website and YouTube
We are recording our Zoom services for those unable to attend them live. Look for them on the church website here: https://www.staidansinthebeach.com/services/pages/virtual-services or on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Gtpvu9EWn9-g7oZ1VyKfA.

4. Celebrating Black History Month
At St. Aidan’s we will be intentionally celebrating Black History Month as part of our Zoom Sunday services. Here’s the weekly schedule of themes and homilists:
 
Feb. 6: Awakening to a Different History (Jeff Nowers)
Feb. 13: Why Are Churches So Racially Divided? (Stephen Fields, Vicar of St. James Cathedral)
Feb. 20: The Enduring Black Presence in the Church (video collage of different Black voices)
Feb. 27: Where Do We Go From Here? (Lucy Reid)
 
These services will feature special music from Urla Duncan. Join us, and invite friends and family!

5. Volunteers Needed for Shoveling Snow
As we regain occupancy of the church we will be responsible for snow shoveling etc. If you can volunteer some time in the next few weeks please contact Amy at amy-ferguson@rogers.com

6. Epiphany Meditation Series
Meditation takes place on Wednesday evenings, 7:30 to 8 pm, by Zoom.
The link is here:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86535845519
Phone: 647-374-4685  Meeting ID: 865 3584 5519

The theme for this series is Epiphanies of God's Presence in All Things, and some simple instruction is given on using the silence to settle more deeply into the heart of God. All are welcome.
 
7. Eco-Spirituality Survey
For the past two years the Eco-Spirituality Group has sponsored a variety of activities. We want to hear from the broader community
·       Were the programs meaningful?
·       What could be continued?
·       What new activities would people like to see, participate in and maybe lead?
Please take a few minutes to complete the online survey to be found in this link:
access the survey
We will report the results of the survey back to the congregation. Thank you
 
8. Annual Vestry Meeting February 27
Our annual vestry meeting will be held on Zoom on Sunday February 27 following the 9:30 am service. We expect to call the meeting to order around 10:30 am. All parishioners are encouraged to attend.
 
9. Social Justice and Advocacy Motion
Once again the diocesan Social Justice and Advocacy Committee has put forward a motion for parishes to consider at their annual vestry meetings. This year the focus is on justice for workers, especially those who are precariously employed. You can read the full motion and its backgrounder on the diocesan website here:
 https://www.toronto.anglican.ca/diocesan-life/social-justice-advocacy/social-justice-vestry-motion/?lang=en
There is a 12 minute Q and A video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MAfpBzOa8A&t=1s
 
10. Church Kneelers
Calling all crafters for our Needlepoint Kneeler Project!
 Join our team and help to create new kneelers for our renovated space. 
-No needlepoint experience necessary!
-Pick from hundreds of patterns including symbols, church year, saints, and more!
-Follow the link to view pattern options: https://churchkneelers.com
 
Please contact Colin (colin_snider@hotmail.com) if you are interested in helping or leading this project. 
 
11. Altar Guild Flowers and Aumbry Candle
Once we are back in the church we are going to resume our donation programme for altar flowers and aumbry candles. If you would like to dedicate the flowers or candle for a particular Sunday the cost for flowers is $80 for one Sunday and the aumbry candle is $40 for a full month. Please contact Hian-Lie Liem at 416-706-3775 or at hian.lie.liem@gmail.com
 
12. Offerings
Your regular offerings support the mission and ministry of St Aidan's, and we thank you.  Here's how to make a donation:

• E-transfer from your bank account to donations@staidansinthebeach.com  Please note the new email address.  Security password is not required as auto deposit is now enabled.
• Donate online using your credit card at Canada Helps: St. Aidan's Church
• Mail cheques to the church: 2423 Queen St. E., Toronto, ON M4E 1H6, or drop off your donation in our secure mailbox on the front of the building near the stairs at the north-east corner of the building
• If you would like to consider moving to pre-authorized debits from your bank account to make it easier for you to fulfill your ongoing support for the ministries at St. Aidan’s, please go to the Giving page of the website and print off the PAG Authorization Form to sign up: https://www.staidansinthebeach.com/giving

If you already give by PAG, and wish to change the amount of your monthly donation, please send an email with the details to donations@staidansinthebeach.com