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PLEASE NOTE:  SPECIAL SERVICES NEXT SUNDAY SEPT. 12  - ST AIDAN'S DAY
There will be three services on September 12 as we celebrate our patron St Aidan:
 
Zoom service as usual at 9:30 am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89458540617?pwd=bnN5ZmRCRlhuTjZWNDloNjVTUktGdz09
Phone: 647-374-4685
Meeting ID is 894 5854 0617
Passcode: 098692
 
Outdoor family service and picnic in front of the school at 11:30 am
We will gather on the school grounds on Silver Birch, and sit in family bubbles for a fun short service with musicians and singers, followed by a picnic. Chairs will be provided, but please bring a blanket if you prefer to sit on the ground, and bring your own food.
All are welcome, whether families, couples or singles.
 
Outdoor eucharist behind the school hall at 7 pm
Our usual evening eucharist will be celebrated under a canopy behind the school. Parking is available in the lane-way off Silver Birch.
 
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NOTICES AT A GLANCE - more details below

  1.    This Sunday’s service info & Zoom link
  2.    Sunday evening outdoor services
  3.    Children's program takes a break
  4.    Service videos
  5.    Lucy on vacation
  6.    Kneeler cushions survey
  7.    Learning resources  
  8.    Offerings
  9.    Event series explores reconciliation
10.    Bishop’s Company Cabaret

 
AND NOW THE DETAILS:
 
1.  In keeping with our practice over the last several months, our September 5th Zoom service will culminate in a Eucharist. You are invited to bring your own bread (and wine or juice) to your screen as a way to participate symbolically in Holy Communion.

Sunday September 5 Service Zoom Link
To join our Sunday service on Zoom at 9:30 am just click on this link and follow the prompts:
https://utoronto.zoom.us/j/82143800478 
To join by telephone: 647-374-4685
Meeting ID: 821 4380 0478
No passcode required.

 
2. Sunday Evening Outdoor Services
On Sunday evenings we are holding an outdoor eucharist with Bible study at 7 pm. We meet at the back of the Claremont School property, behind the hall. Go down the driveway to the S end of the school building on Silver Birch Ave, pass through the wooden gate at the end, and turn right to enter the zone between the hall and the Willow lands. Seating is under a canopy, and all COVID-19 safety protocols are followed.
 

3. Children's Program takes a break
Thank you for tuning in to our Sunday school videos this summer! Last week was our final video as we take a break over Labour Day weekend to prepare for the upcoming year. We will be in-person together on Sunday, September 12th for a family service, and continue with outdoor Sunday school classes throughout the fall months! 
 

4. 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.

 
5.  Lucy on Vacation
Lucy is on vacation and returns Tuesday September 7. In a pastoral emergency please contact the Rev. Jeff Nowers at 647-784-5561 (call or text).
Jeff will be hosting the Zoom service on Sept 5 - please use the link as noted above.
 
 
6. Kneeler Cushion Survey
As we prepare for reopening we would like to get an idea of how many people will use kneeler cushions during services. The new pews will not have kneelers attached, instead cushions will be stored at the back of the church and will be picked up by parishioners on entry. Please reply to this email if you WOULD USE these cushions and specify if you usually attend the 8:30 or 10:30 service.
 
 
7. Learning Resources
Did you know that we have an extensive list of books and other learning resources on our church website? Take a look here:
https://staidansinthebeach.com/about/resources
 
 
8. 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


9. Event Series Explores Reconciliation
The deacons of the Parkdale-West Toronto Deanery and York-Credit Valley present the second season of “A Reconciliation Walk,” a series of conversations that aims to be open to the voices of Indigenous people through stories, movies and discussions and guide participants in genuine reconciliation. This year’s theme is “Every Child Matters.” The first event will take place on Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. with a discussion of the film We Were Children. Registration will open in late August. The other dates in the series are Oct. 14, Nov. 4, Jan. 13 and Feb. 10­­­.
 
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10. Bishop’s Company Cabaret
Join us on Friday, October 15, 8:00-9:30pm This is an online fundraiser for clergy mental health benefits. Registration is free! The event will feature musical performances and a conversation with Bishop Kevin Robertson and Bishop Riscylla Shaw. For more information, visit https://bishopscompanytoronto.ca