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The St. Barnabas Window
Let us faithfully witness to the Risen Jesus, giving generously of our lives and substance for the relief of the poor and the sharing of the Gospel, bringing encouragement to all. (from the Collect for St. Barnabas Day)

Taize candlelight prayer meditation music
next Taizé service is Otober 17 at 7 pm - info here »

Our divinity student - Shauna Cairns Gundy is a first year MDiv student at Trinity College. With degrees in English, Education and Drama she has been a teacher and facilitator in schools and various theatre companies. Shauna has lived in Toronto for twenty-eight years and has been active in a number of community projects in the areas of mental health, affordable housing, teen parents, public education as well as being involved in many aspects of several parishes in the Diocese of Toronto. Shauna has been married to Michael for twenty seven years and they have three daughters and two sons. “I am really looking forward to being part of the St. Barnabas community for the next few months. Thank you for your very warm welcome!”

Thursday Service

Summer break: No Thursday midweek services - services - resume August 5


The need continues
Our own Deacon’s Cupboard is seriously depleted after the summer. Donations of non-perishable food items and toiletries such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste and toothbrushes are deeply appreciated by those who come here looking for our help.

With the Deacon's Cupboard, the parish maintains modest emergency nourishment for individuals in particular need. Can you provide food or a few dollars? See outreach ministry page here »


Enjoy reading? Enjoy the St Barnabas Book Club !
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Prayer Shawl ministry

Prayer Shawl Ministry

St Barnabas has joined an international Prayer Shawl Ministry movement. Are you a knitter? Want to learn? Details ».

WELCOME TO ST BARNABAS!
Sunday August 1, 2010 - PENTECOST 10
  • 9:00 am - Reflective Eucharist
  • 10:30 am - Choral Eucharist
  • Sunday Worship see details here »
  • All are welcome to join the celebrations of the St. Barnabas community!
  • For the children During the summer months parents and children are invited to make use of the quiet play activity area - see details here »
  • Thursday morning service No Thursday midweek service this week - Thursday service resumes August 5
  • Summer hours: If anyone should have any questions or concerns from now until the second Sunday in August, please contact a member of our Leadership Ministry Team or call the church office (open Tuesday to Friday from 12 noon to 4 pm) contact us »

THE LIFE & MINISTRY OF OUR COMMUNITY:
COMING UP AT ST BARNABAS

A Need for School Supplies
Father David Hoopes has told us of a school in Ghana where one of the brothers from his priory is working and which is very much in need of school supplies. Donations of all sorts of school supplies, including pencils, pens and notebooks, can be brought to St. Barnabas next Sunday when Father David will be here and will pick them up. We will have a box at the back of the church and all the school supplies can be put in there.
Taste of the Danforth
Can you be here? With Taste of the Danforth taking place on August 6, 7 and 8, St. Barnabas plans to make our presence felt by opening our doors to the public on Saturday, August 7, between 11am and 4pm. We will require two volunteers per hour to be at the church to welcome the many visitors who drop by that day. Please contact Helen Taylor if you are available. Call the Parish Office for contact details (416) 463-1344.
Monday Night Bible Study
No Bible Study this week … time for a summer break! It will resume at 7:30 pm on August 23. Call the Parish Office for location details (416) 463-1344 or email ».
Bridgepoint Volunteer Book Sale
Wednesday, August 4 12 noon to 2pm at Bridgepoint Hospital. Help us raise money for Bridgepoint! All proceeds will be donated to Bridgepoint to help provide patients with the best possible care. For more information, contact Scott at 416-.461-.8252 ext. 2930.
Midweek Thursday Morning Communion
No Thursday midweek services - services resume August 5
Teddy Bear Ministry - Teddies for Tragedies / Crocs for Haiti

Crocs for Haiti
What do teddy bears, rubber shoes, God and a creative community have in common? It all started with one parishioner who saw a video of medical relief boxes being unpacked in Haiti after the earthquake in January. Find out more here »

ALSO NOTE!

Sisterhood of St John the Divine - Retreats Sisterhood of St. John the Divine
SSJD is a religious community within the Anglican Church of Canada - The sisters conduct retreats, quiet days, public lectures, liturgies, and a place of quiet to rest and refresh. The convent is located at 233 Cummer Avenue, near Yonge & Finch. email» / web site (416) 226-2201. A comprehensive listing of SSJD quiet days and retreats is available here »



150 REMEMBRANCES 
ST. BARNABAS (CHESTER) ANGLICAN CHURCH, TORONTO

St. Barnabas, Chester celebrated the parish's 150th Anniversary in 2008. In conjunction with Special Memorial Service on Sunday, November 9 was an Exhibition of Artifacts collected from the extensive research project still currently underway. 

This research project is being conducted by several members of the congregation who have collected the names from the church’s many memorial plaques and dedications representing those who fought in past world conflicts. By using the Canadian National Archives and old newspaper clippings available on the Internet, they have already uncovered over 90 enlistment or casualty records. It is their great hope that, with the assistance of the wider community, they will be able to discover even more information on the over 60 remaining names. 

Anyone wishing to participate in this project, either to find out more information on a relative or particular individual or to offer additional details to the project, should contact Sheila Cram of the 150th Anniversary Committee through the parish office at (416) 463-1344 or email »

Anglican FoundationThe Anglican Foundation - the community foundation for Anglicans in Canada, whose sole purpose is to nurture and advance, in Canada, the life and work of the Anglican Church of Canada: website »
   
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