Notices: September 11, 2026
Notices at a Glance
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1. New Heat Pumps
2. Youth Kick-Off BBQ and Games
3. Kick-Off Sunday and BBQ, September 13
4. Returning to two Sunday services on September 13
5. Children's Ministry is open for registration.
6. Busy Bees Play Group is back!
7. Are you willing to help prepare crafts?
8. Justice Like a River Sept. 16 at 5 p.m.
9. Surviving Dementia Care: Sunday Sept 27, 2026, 2 p.m.
10. Fall zoom course by Sylvia Keesmaat
11. Diocese celebrates women’s ordination Oct. 15, Oct. 18
12. Masonry work has started
13. Please wear your name tag on Sundays
14. Calendar of Events
15. Announcements
16. Live Streaming at 10:30 a.m., Order of Service
1. New heat pumps: Two heat pumps have been installed on the walls of the Parish Hall to provide heat in the winter and cooling in the summer. The pump on the east side wall will not be in use during the masonry work.
2. Youth Kick-Off BBQ and Games: Youth (grades 6 to 12) are invited to join us at the Ebner's for a BBQ and games on September 11 from 6-8 p.m. Please RVSP to Elizabeth children@staidansinthebeach.com) as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly.
3. Kick-Off Sunday and BBQ, September 13: Join us for a celebratory service honouring St. Aidan and a BBQ on Sunday, September 13 beginning at 10:30 a.m. We’ll be kicking off the Fall programming as we join together for a meal, face painting, and blessing all those returning to school. Please contact Matt James if you would like to assist with the BBQ.
4. Sunday, September 13: We will return to two Sunday services at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.
5. Children's Ministry is open for registration
We have an exciting Fall ahead with children's ministry as we dive into God's word together using movement, crafts and games. Register here: https://forms.gle/h4pKDArraMvvzZW79 or contact Elizabeth (children@staidansinthebeach.com).
6. Busy Bees Play Group is back!
Parents, caregivers and children ages 0-3 are invited to join us in the Parish Hall on Thursdays from 10 -11:30 a.m. For more information, please contact Elizabeth (children@staidansinthebeach.com).
7. Are you willing to help prepare crafts for Sunday School, Busy Bees and the Parent and Tot Group? This mostly involves cutting up paper! Please speak with Elizabeth (children@staidansinthebeach.com)
8. Justice Like a River: Join the Anglican Diocese of Toronto on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 5 p.m., in-person (135 Adelaide St. E, 2nd Floor) or on Zoom, to learn about Indigenous rights and create art together. Grassy Narrows First Nation has suffered for generations because of mercury poisoning, resource extraction and environmental racism. Their Nation have become leaders in building solidarity to recognize Treaty rights and protect our environment. Together we will listen, learn, share, pray and create for a just future for all our children and relations. Register here .
9. Surviving Dementia Care-Meet the author and join the conversation:
Sunday Sept 27, 2026, 2 p.m. at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave. A compassionate and insightful guide for anyone navigating the challenging journey of caring for a loved one with dementia. This book is based on research and stories from family caregivers. D. Grant Campbell reimagines dementia care – not as a set of skills to master, but as a deeply human experience to endure and understand. This is a free event, open to everyone. Donations to the Beach-Interfaith Community lunch program gratefully received.
10. Want to join us for a fall zoom course by Sylvia Keesmaat, "Love Goes all the Way Down: Discovering the Old Testament God", Sept. 27 – Nov. 1, 2026.
All classes are recorded for later viewing. Pay what you can. Register now: www.bibleremixed.ca
questions: ask Martha at martha@mminternational.ca.
And, for those of you who like sermons, here is a link to Sylvia’s sermon on "Jacob and the Stairway to Earth". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqBdQ2Co-KY
“Every time I teach somewhere new, at least one person raises the question of the tension between the God of the Old Testament and the God we meet in Jesus. It's time to address that again, especially since we live in times when our politicians and some of those in our churches, are suggesting that God is on the side of violence and hate. It's time to take on these topics once again and reveal how this is a terrible misreading of the Biblical text.“ Sylvia Keesmaat
11. Diocese celebrates women’s ordination: The Diocese of Toronto is marking the milestone 50th anniversary of women’s ordination to the priesthood in the Anglican Church of Canada by hosting two events. On Oct. 15 from 12-3 p.m., there will be a service of Holy Eucharist at St. James Cathedral for ordained women priests (active and retired). On Oct. 18 at 4:30 p.m., there will be a joyful celebration service of Evensong at St. James Cathedral open to all, with a light reception to follow.
12. Masonry work has started: Masonry work on the east side has begun. Access to east side doors may be restricted for short periods while the work is being completed. Please message Fausta Capogna for any questions or concerns, warden.people@staidansinthebeach.com.
13. Please wear your name tag on Sundays.
14. Calendar of Events
· We support the Grace Pascoe Care Centre: Your weekly donations (to the basket by the church office) are gratefully received.
· Euchre: Tuesdays 7-9 p.m., Parish Hall, $5 to play
· Wednesday Eucharistic Service: 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel
· Busy Bees Drop In: Thursdays 10 -11:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall
· Meditation: Thursdays 7:30 – 8:15 p.m. All ages and stages of experience welcome.
15. Please submit new announcements for the weekly notices to Mary at office@staidansinthebeach.com by Wednesdays at 4 p.m.
16. Live Streaming at 10:30 a.m., Order of Service: The service will be live-streamed on YouTube, which can be found through the following link. The service may be viewed live or at anytime later through our YouTube channel.
https://staidansinthebeach.com/live
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