⛪️SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE - Online Only
Sunday, December 6th - 11:00AM Livestreamed
BAS Ante-Communion
We will be live streaming worship at 11:00AM on Facebook (a Facebook account is not required to view). If you can't tune in live, the video will be available to watch after the streaming has ended. We wil also post the sermon to our website.
Note that due to the current provincial restrictions, worship will only be livestreamed, and in-person worship is suspended until further notice.
If you have limited internet bandwidth, or know someone who would like to listen along live and does not have internet or a computer, you can dial in on your phone and listen live. Please share this information with others.
Dial-in Number: 1-888-958-7272 Access Code: 19357141
https://www.facebook.com/GraceChurchScarborough/posts/1696107473902194
Grace Church's Facebook Live Videos: https://www.facebook.com/GraceChurchScarborough/live/
Worship Services: https://gracechurchscarborough.com/worship-together/virtual-worship-services/
Sermons: https://gracechurchscarborough.com/sermons/
☕️ MID-WEEK WORSHIP DURING ADVENT
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00 PM
Join us for in-person mid-week worship during Advent.
You need to pre-register to attend. Please email or call the office.
☕️ VIRTUAL COFFEE HOUR - ZOOM
Sunday, December 6 at approximately 12:00 P.M.
We will be having a virtual coffee hour on Sunday following the 11 AM worship service.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85890748468?pwd=dXVOVEw4RVV6WXZ0OW1JcGlNU01SZz09
Meeting ID: 858 9074 8468 Password: 102011
Dial by your location +1 647 374 4685 +1 647 558 0588
🎥 WEEKLY VIDEO REFLECTIONS
Our weekly video reflections are back for the season of Advent.
You can watch the latest episodes of our video reflection series here:
📖 Dwelling in the Word - New episode every Tuesday
https://www.facebook.com/watch/GraceChurchScarborough/2830748470534749/
🎶 Thursdays in Song - New episode every Thursday
https://www.facebook.com/watch/GraceChurchScarborough/393986258709381/
🏃 DONATION DROP-OFF - FRIDAY & SATURDAY
We would like to start off by thanking those who have continued to support Grace Church with their generous givings during this time of unrest and uncertainty - by attending worship and making your offerings in-person, mailing in or dropping off your offerings, donating online, or through pre-authorized remittance.
These are the ways you can continue to give:
ONLINE
Donate via CanadaHelps: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/grace-church-scarborough/
BY MAIL
Mail your donations to: 700 Kennedy Road, Scarborough, Ontario, M1K 2B5. Cheques can be made out to: "Grace Church in Scarborough" Please do not send or drop off cash in our mailbox.
PRE-AUTHORIZED REMITTANCE
Enroll in the Pre-Authorized Remittance Program - an automatic, monthly donation.The form can be found here: https://gracechurchscarborough.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/preauthorized_remittance_par_form.doc
IN PERSON
Friday, December 11th, 3-5pm & Saturday, December 12th, 12-2pm
We strongly encourage parishioners to give their offerings via one of the above methods, but if you have any cash or cheque offerings, you can drop them off in-person.
We will be accepting donations in the narthex.
You can also drop off cheques in our mailbox anytime, which is now located next to the front doors of the Church.
Offerings can also be dropped off during office hours Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
ORDER OF THE DIOCESE OF TORONTO
Ryan Ramsden is among the 35 lay people that have been named to the Order of the Diocese of Toronto, created to honour members of the laity who have given outstanding service over a significant period of time in their volunteer ministry. Congratulations!! He and the other 34 will be honoured on Jan. 1 at 2:00 p.m., during the livestream on New Year’s Day. All are invited to watch on the Diocese of Toronto’s Facebook page.
https://www.toronto.anglican.ca/2020/12/01/35-named-to-the-order-of-the-diocese-of-toronto/
UPDATE LETTER FROM REV. GRAHAM MCCAFFREY
Rev. Graham has written a letter to the parish. You can read the letter here:
https://gracechurchscarborough.com/a-letter-from-rev-graham-mccaffrey/
May you and your families be blessed over the coming weeks and may you know the hope, peace, love and joy of God this Advent and Christmas Season.
You can download the letter here (pdf)
🙏 READINGS AND PRAYERS FOR ADVENT 2020 AT HOME
Through the hard work and creativity of The Revd Dr. Kara Mandryk at the Henry Budd College for Ministry in The Pas, The Diocese of Brandon, in partnership with the Henry Budd College are releasing a booklet of prayers for candle-lighting and bible reading for Advent at home. The Restrictions on worship in Manitoba due to the extent of the Covid-19 outbreak have made it necessary for them to provide resources for their families.
We thank them for making this material available to us and all who may have the need for it.
POINSETTIA & FRUIT CAKE FUNDRAISER
There is still time!!!!
⏰Extended! Poinsettia orders can be placed by 11AM on Tuesday!
Want Fruit Cake?! We still have some light fruit cake rings and twin packs available for sale, while quantities last!!!
Available for Pick-Up Friday, December 11th, 3-5pm & Saturday, December 12th, 12-2pm
For more information and order forms, visit our website:
https://gracechurchscarborough.com/poinsettia-fruit-cake-fundraiser/
🎶 UPCOMING VIRTUAL MUSIC EVENTS
Choir Zoom Gathering - Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7PM
We will gather, catch up with one another, sing hymn requests together, and then do short evening prayers to end the call, usually ending around 8:30 pm. All are welcome!
To join in, use the following link.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85890748468?pwd=dXVOVEw4RVV6WXZ0OW1JcGlNU01SZz09
Meeting ID: 858 9074 8468 Password: 102011
Dial by your location +1 647 374 4685 +1 647 558 0588
📨 OFFERING ENVELOPES
The offering envelopes for 2021 are now available for pickup at the office.
The office is opened Tuesday & Thursday from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm.
📚 BOOKS NEEDED
Please donate your old books. We are in need of books for the free library.
🍴 COMMUNITY LUNCH - DECEMBER 12
Volunteers need to help serve, make sandwiches and provide a roast turkey and roast ham.
Please let the Nadia or the office know if you are able to help.
😷 GRACE CHURCH FACE MASKS FOR SALE
Grace Church face masks are available for a minimum donation of $10.00.
You can make your donation electronically at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/grace-church-scarborough/ by choosing the face mask donation option. We will mail you the mask to the mailing address you provide.
Or you can come to the office during office hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
You can also send us a cheque, addressed to:
Grace Church, Scarborough - 700 Kennedy Road, Scarborough, ON M1K 2B5
COVID-19 Updates from the Anglican Diocese of Toronto
As news continues to emerge about the COVID-19 pandemic and measures being taken in response, the Diocese of Toronto will share official updates here: https://www.toronto.anglican.ca/2020/03/13/covid-19-updates/
