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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. Farewell to Valear and Larry  5. Volunteers needed for shoveling snow  6. Epiphany meditation series  7. Black History Month and weekly calendar  8. Altar Guild flowers and aumbry candle  9. OfferingsAND NOW THE DETAILS:1. Zoom Link for Sunday Eucharist, 9:30 amWe continue to worship by Zoom only, and the link to join is here:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84505590891Meeting ID: 845 0559 0891   Phone: 647-374-4685This Sunday January 30 we celebrate a eucharist together. You are invited to bring your own bread and wine or equivalent to the service as you take part at home.2.  Children's Ministry on ZoomGemma 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 YouTubeWe 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.  Farewell to Valear and LarryLongtime members of St Aidan's Valear Howsam and Larry Frizelle are moving to St Catharines in February, so this Sunday we will bid them farewell with our blessings and with thanks for the many ways they have served the community. 5. Volunteers Needed for Shoveling SnowAs 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.com6. Epiphany Meditation SeriesMeditation takes place on Wednesday evenings, 7:30 to 8 pm, by Zoom. The link is here:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86535845519Phone: 647-374-4685  Meeting ID: 865 3584 5519The 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. Black History Month and Weekly CalendarThrough the month of February St Aidan's will be observing Black History Month, with special themes, music, speakers and reflections in our Sunday services. A small group has been planning this program, and we look forward to this way of centering and celebrating Black lives.We have also begun a weekly practice of celebrating a person of African descent who has made important contributions to Canadian existence. At the beginning of our Sunday services, we have a short acknowledgment of a significant figure followed by a special prayer. This is all in keeping with the social justice motion passed at our last annual vestry meeting to dismantle anti-Black racism in our church and in ourselves. For more information about this initiative, please contact Jeff Nowers: nowers416@gmail.com 8. Altar Guild Flowers and Aumbry CandleOnce 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 9. OfferingsYour 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