Please join us on Saturday, November 22^nd for a special talk by Fatmah Nawaja from the Rural Women's Association in Palestine on settler violence and the impact of Christian Zionism in the West Bank. This talk will discuss the history of Zionist farming practices in the West Bank, and the impact of Israeli settlements and their American Christian supporters on Palestinian olive farmers and their families during this year's olive harvest season. This talk will take place in hybrid format, both in-person in the lounge and online via Zoom, at 12.00 pm on November 22^nd. Zoom link and details to follow.

MOVIE NIGHT - We are pleased to announce the first Adult Christian Formation Movie Night event, which will be held this Tuesday, November 11th at 6.00 pm in the lounge.  Pizza and drinks will be provided. We hope to hold movie nights several times a year featuring films which will spark thoughtful discussion on Christian themes. This week, we will be watching a film adaptation of the novel  Silence by Shusaku Endo, a Japanese Catholic author. Written in 1966,  Silence tells the story of Jesuit martyrs during the systematic persecution of Christians in 17th century Japan. The novel draws on Endo's own perspective as a member of a marginalized faith in Japan and explores the origins of the Japanese Kakure Kirishitan (or 'Hidden Christian') demographic. Please note that this film contains scenes of violence and viewer discretion is advised.

Join Children & Youth in Hiscocks Hall, Saturday, November 15th from 4.00 pm to – 6.00 pm. Get a start on the holiday season by making some beautiful cards and gifts in time for the beginning of Advent, with a wide variety of materials and  techniques .

Also happening on Saturday, November 15th from 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm is: YOUTH CANDLE-MAKING FOR ADVENT in the Long Hall. Join us for a cozy and creative Youth Candle-Making. This special event will run alongside the Advent Card-Making Family Event, so youth can enjoy both activities but please note that the candle-making workshop is for youth from Grades 6 to 10.

Please join us in welcoming Angie Littlefield and Grace Feuervenger for Holocaust Education Week. They will be presenting a book talk on their memoirs,  Walking With Oma and  Winter Light, about the experience of growing up as children of Holocaust survivors. This talk will deal with topics including the effects of war and intergenerational trauma.

While monthly Evensong was a long tradition of SMM, this is the first in some time. All are welcome. We are joined by visiting choir, Sacred Music Singers as well.

Friday, October 31st from 5 pm to 8 pm – Come celebrate Hallowe’en & ‘ Trick or Treat’ at SMM. Workers to dole out treats are always needed. Some of our own parents are on the move with their kids. We are told that our offering is the best in the neighborhood and we frequently have 200 or more drop by.