Annual General Meeting
The AGM of our congregation will take place on Sunday, March 4. To all committee chairs: please submit your annual report by Feb. 6.
A Moment of Truth: Kairos Palestine
Susan Palmai and Christine Johnson will be facilitating a three-part exploration of “A Moment of Truth: Kairos Palestine.” This ecumenical study has been prepared by the Canadian Churches’ Forum for Global Ministries. The fianl session will take place on Wednesday Feb. 8 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Watch for more information.
Asmah Family Update
Please click here to view an update on the Asmah Family
Gentle Fitness Thursday 10:30-11:30 am
You are welcome to try your first Gentle Fitness Class on January 26, for just $7! Join the enthusiastic participants in the inspiring sanctuary, under the professional leadership of Hanifa Yip. Participants improve flexibility, balance and strength. Register for the series, through to March 29 at $12. per class. Drop in fee is $14. Thursdays until March 29, 10:30 – 11:30 am. $144. Glebe-St. James United Church (Sanctuary), 650 Lyon Street, Pre-register. 613-236-0617. The No Barriers Policy applies. All proceeds to the Doug Davidson Building Fund.
Attawapiskat crisis
The dire shortfall in housing at Attawapiskat First Nation on the Ontario coast of James Bay has reached emergency levels with the onset of winter. The situation is foremost in the consciousness of Canadians right now. Click here for more information and recommendations.
Centretown Emergency Food Centre
Current food requests are for canned tuna, pasta sauce, canned soup, and Kraft dinner. December was very busy at CEFC, but donations of food supplies, volunteers, and Christmas hamper contents made it possible to meet client needs. Thank you for your support.
Carlington Community Chaplaincy
The Carlington Community Chaplaincy has welcomed Jessica Hetherington as the new Chaplain. Here is her wish list: a Blackberry or iPhone; business cards; a locking cabinet; a printer with photocopier, scanner (and/or fax) all-in-one, or a photocopier; updated literature (to reflect staff changes and new programming and directions). Contact Jessica to arrange a donation or offer help: 728-9933 or carlingtonchaplain@bellnet.ca
The Upper Room Bible Explorations
Our Sunday morning Bible study in the “Upper Room” continues. We hope you will come. It begins at 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
