Weekly Notices - November 5

Don't forget that clocks go back one hour on Saturday night.
Enjoy an extra hour of sleep!

NOTICES AT A GLANCE - more details below
  1. Sunday service Zoom link
  2. Service videos
  3. In-person services and children's ministry at 11:30 am
  4. Christian meditation: Wednesdays at 7:30 pm
  5. Own a piece of St Aidan's history!
  6. Church construction fence
  7. Advent-Epiphany Study Series
  8. St. Aidan’s Capital Campaign committee update
  9. FaithWorks Sunday: November 21st
10. 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 our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Gtpvu9EWn9-g7oZ1VyKfA

3. In-Person Services and Children's Ministry at 11:30 am
We celebrate a eucharist on Sundays at 11:30 am in the Claremont School hall. Pre-registration is not required, but all those attending will be screened, and Covid prevention protocols will be followed. All clergy, staff and volunteers attending are fully vaccinated. Outdoor Sunday school programming is also taking place during the 11:30 in-person service, so meet us outside on the lawn!
 
4. Christian Meditation
Our meditation sessions on Zoom take place on Wednesdays, from 7:30 to 8 pm.All are welcome to attend. The link is here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86535845519
Meeting ID: 865 3584 5519
Or join by phone: 647-374-4685
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5. Own a Piece of St Aidan's History!
As they replace the church slate roof, the roofers will also collect and cut slate tiles for coasters, cheese boards/charcuterie plates and full size tiles for garden use or other DIY projects. This fundraiser is a great opportunity to own a beautiful and useful bit of St. Aidan’s past.  They also make great Christmas gifts.  If you’re interested, please email staidansrenewal@gmail.com  and let us know what you think you would order so we have an idea of quantities needed.
Coasters (4) @ $20/order
Cheese plate (1) @ $20 (approx size is 10 x 20”)
Slate tiles  (4) @ $30 (approx size is 10 x 20”)

6. Church Construction Fence
BDA, our general contractor, will soon be taking down the construction fence around the church property. However, it will still be a restricted area for some time, with the roof replacement and the interior work being finished. There is still no access to the church at this time.

7. Advent-Epiphany Study Series
Many books on the ecological crisis discuss the bleak reality that we must all face. But Katharine Hayhoe, a climate scientist and Christian, takes a more empowering approach. Her new book is Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World. More information about Dr. Hayhoe can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BvcToPZCLI&t=67s 
https://www.newyorker.com/news/on-religion/how-to-talk-about-climate-change-across-the-political-divide 
  Dr. Hayhoe's important book will be the focus of an Advent study series that will carry over into Epiphany. The book is widely available wherever good books are sold. We are undertaking this series with the parish of St. Andrew-by-the-Lake (Toronto Islands). Study sessions will be facilitated by members of St. Aidan’s and St. Andrew’s and held Tuesday evenings, at 7:30pm, on Zoom: Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 14, Jan 4, Jan 11. Please mark your calendars for this series!
 
8. St. Aidan’s Capital Campaign Committee Update
As shared previously, we are forming a Capital Campaign Committee to finalize our case for support and our fundraising goal, as well as build and execute the multi-year fundraising plan to complete restoration and support our ministry goals. We are looking forward to our official fundraising kick-off in early 2022! The Committee will begin formal planning meetings in the next month or so.  The confirmed members of the Committee (so far) are:

• Courtney Ebner
• Paul Ebner
• Linda Fawcett
• Amy Ferguson
• Adam Gordon
• Alex Hernandez
• Matthew James
• Marguerite Rea
• Brian Snider

We continue to accept donations from those eager to support this emerging cause. Updates will continue as we walk down this path together.

9. FaithWorks Sunday: November 21st
FaithWorks Sunday is coming up this month. This is the organization of the Diocese of Toronto that raises funds to support ministry partners who serve the needs of people who are indigenous, homeless, hungry, at-risk, vulnerable or marginalized. Some of you have made donations to FaithWorks already, in our May appeal. We thank you very much for that. For those who have not made a donation but would like to, details are here: https://faithworks.ca/donating-to-faithworks/

10. 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