The study group begins Tuesday January 13th with an introductory session which will cover the unique themes and structure of Hebrew poetry. We will compare prose and poetic accounts of the Exodus narrative and examine how poetry is used to fulfill a specific purpose and intent in the Old Testament. Click for more info an a Zoom link.

This short book tells the story of the encampment that grew up around our neighbouring parish of St. Stephen-in-the-Fields and how Mtr. Maggie and the church community advocated, bore witness, ministered to, and worshipped alongside a group of people who, finding nowhere else to go, sought refuge in their church yard. Click on title above for more.

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.