SPECIAL NOTICE: Orange Shirt Sunday
To mark the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation we are observing this Sunday as Orange Shirt Sunday. You are invited to wear an orange shirt to our services, in memory of the children who were taken away to residential schools.

NOTICES AT A GLANCE - more details below

 1.  Sunday service Zoom link
 2.  Service videos
 3.  Outdoor service with Blessing of Animals: Sun Oct 3 at 11:30 am
 4.  Sunday evening service cancelled Oct 3
 5.  Christian meditation group resumes: Oct 6 at 7:30 pm
 6.  Reconciliation movie and discussion
 7.  Retreat day on Toronto Island: Sat Oct 16
 8.  Bishop’s Company Cabaret: Fri Oct 15
 9.  Social Justice and Outreach conference: Sat Oct 30
10. St. Aidan’s Capital Campaign - Feasibility Study Results
11. Offerings

AND NOW THE DETAILS:

1. Sunday Service Zoom Link
To join our Sunday service on Zoom at 9:30 am please click on this link and follow the prompts:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84505590891
Meeting ID: 845 0559 0891
Phone: 647-374-4685

2. Service Videos on Website and YouTube
We are recording our Sunday morning service each week, for those unable to attend it live. Look for it on the church website here: https://www.staidansinthebeach.com/services/pages/virtual-services, or on YouTube by searching St Aidan's in the Beach Sunday Service.

3. Outdoor Service with Blessing of Animals: Sun Oct 3 at 11:30 am
Join us for a service outside the Claremont School to celebrate St Francis in our Season of Creation. There will be a eucharist and the blessing of animals. Bring your pets!!

4. Sunday Evening Service Cancelled Oct 3
This Sunday there is no 5 pm outdoors service.

5. Christian Meditation Resumes Oct 6
Our meditation sessions on Zoom resume on Wednesdays, from 7:30 to 8 pm, as of October 6th.The link is here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86535845519
Meeting ID: 865 3584 5519
Or join by phone: 647-374-4685

6. Reconciliation Movie and Discussion Oct 14
The second session of “A Reconciliation Walk,” a series presented by the deacons of Parkdale-West Toronto, will take place on Oct. 14 from 7-8:30 p.m. The session will be a discussion of the film Crazywater with Inuvialuit filmmaker Dennis Allen and the Rev. Samantha Caravan. In this documentary, five Indigenous people tell their stories of substance abuse and how a deep commitment to their traditional culture has helped them to long-term sobriety. Register online at http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eijswn9f654a9ec8&llr=zulsehqab
 
7. Retreat day on Toronto Island Oct 16
To mark the final day of the Season of Creation we will be offering a day of quiet reflection in nature on Toronto Island, with St Andrew-by-the-Lake church as our home base. We will take the 9:30 am ferry to Wards Island, and have a walking meditation to the church (approx. 35 minutes). The day will include prayers, reflections on the writings of St Francis, solo time, and a closing eucharist.  Cost is $20 plus ferry ticket. Contact Lucy to register.

8. Bishop’s Company Cabaret: Oct 15
The Bishop’s Company Cabaret is fast approaching on October 15th at 8pm. We have a great lineup of musical acts and the evening is free via Zoom. Judy Maddren has done a great interview with Bishops Shaw and Robertson. This is an online fundraiser for clergy mental health benefits. Please join us.  For more information, visit https://bishopscompanytoronto.ca

9. Social Justice and Advocacy Conference: Oct 30
This year's Diocesan Social Justice and Advocacy Conference will take place on Saturday, October 30th. The theme this year is "Re-membering and Re-making Community," and the keynote speaker will be the Reverend Gerlyn Henry. Workshops will be offered on many important topics. Visit https://www.toronto.anglican.ca/diocesan-life/social-justice-advocacy/outreach-advocacy-conference for more information.

10. St. Aidan’s Capital Campaign - Feasibility Study Results
Earlier this year, we initiated a feasibility study regarding a capital campaign to fund initiatives not in scope for the renovation.  Sharing a drafted ‘Case for Support’ with parishioners, the study (led by M&M International) explored both general favour and recommended funding levels for the initiatives based on both in person and broad submission surveys.  The Executive Summary of the Study is available: CLICK HERE  but the bottom line is that there is enough support for us to take this to the next stage.
 
The next stage includes striking a capital campaign fundraising committee (which has already begun), finalizing the case for support, locking in the target funding goal, and building and executing a multi-year fundraising plan. Although the official fundraising kick-off may not be until early 2022 year, the committee will be finalized in the coming weeks and we continue to accept donations from those eager to support this emerging cause. Updates will continue as we walk down this path together.
 
11. 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 staidan.envelopesec@gmail.com. Please set the security password to "jesuslovesme"
  • 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 construction fence facing Queen St.
  • To begin donating by pre-authorized debit, please go to Giving on our website for more information and authorization form: 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 staidan.envelopesec@gmail.com