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CONSTRUCTION !

Accessibility Project (Phase 1) The tall fences in the playground with the obscuring screens on them are the obvious outward signs, but look beyond these and you will see that things are happening in the first phase of our Accessibility Project. This phase, a co-operative effort between the congregation and the Daycare, involves the installation of an elevator to allow handicapped access to both the Upper and Lower halls. It is important to realize that “handicapped” is for us a term with very wide applicability. For example, a parent with a child in a stroller is very significantly handicapped when it comes to getting into our building, so we expect the project to have benefits for a large number of the users of the building. Beyond the fence, you will see that the shed has gone, and that there is a hole in the ground where the elevator will actually be installed (in the corner where the Reception Room meets the Hall). Less obviously, temporary walls have been put up in the basement, so that curious children (and adults) cannot stray into danger in the construction site. Completion of the project is anticipated by the end of the year. The required funding is completely in place, and we were especially pleased to recently receive a grant of $10,000 from the Diocesan Baker Fund. We will be keeping you posted on our progress.

The Leadership Team


East York Strategy

Churches Cooperating to Reduce Crime and Create Good in Our Neighbourhood

through joint priorities: recreation, education, mentoring

and joint ventures: worship, events, projects.

Website here »
St Barnabas Book Club

Book Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at 10:30 am in the Rector's study. Enjoy a lively discussion in a friendly, casual, welcoming group - All are welcome.
  • April 7- The Glenwood Treasure by Kim Montsugu
  • May 5 - The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett

  • BOOK CLUB PREVIOUS - 101 Reasons to Be Episcopalian by Louie Crew - Wednesday March 3 2010

  • BOOK CLUB PREVIOUS - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. November 4 January 1946: writer Juliet Ashton receives a letter from a stranger, a founding member of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. And so begins a remarkable tale of the island of Guernsey during the German occupation, and of a society as extraordinary as its name. Read an excerpt, see an interview video with the author, at the book publisher's website here » (Random House)

  • BOOK CLUB PREVIOUS:Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult December 2 - Change Of Heart looks at the nature of organized religion and belief. Does religion make us more tolerant, or less? Do we believe what we do because it’s right? Or because it’s too frightening to admit that we may not have the answers? See more about this book - plus a small excerpt - at the author's website here »
The Friendship Circle
A friendly group of women meets at 1 pm in the Reception Room on the first and third Thursdays of each month. Bring a bag lunch - the kettle is on for tea! All are welcome.
St Barnabas Healing Team Ministry
As Christians, we are called to be whole in body, mind and spirit. Through Christ we are enabled to minister to one another. The healing ministry recognizes the role we all have through prayer and sacramental ministry in helping to bring about that wholeness.

Anointing is one of the sacraments of the Christian Church dating back to Christ’s own ministry.... more »

Prayer Shawl Ministry
St Barnabas has joined an international Prayer Shawl Ministry movement. "Shawls ... made for centuries universal and embracing, symbolic of an inclusive, unconditionally loving, God. They wrap, enfold, comfort, cover, give solace, mother, hug, shelter and beautify...." more »

Teddy Bears for Tragedies
Teddy Bear Ministry - Teddies for Tragedies
Thanks to many hands we now have 27 Teddy Bears. There is a large blue box at the back of the church with wool and stuffing for our Teddy Bear ministry that you may either add to or use . If you wish, you may also make a financial donation. Please speak to Jenny Reid. Our teddy bears expect to be winging their way to Haiti by now. Safe journey, little bears! see www.teddiesfortragedies.org
The Anglican on St. BarnabasSt Barnabas in the February 2009 Anglican
James Loney, a Canadian peace activist who has worked with the Christian Peacemaker Team (CPT) in Iraq and Palestine, was guest homilist at St. Barnabas. The Diocesan newspaper is downloadable / free here ». Select the February 2009 edition.

The Anglican also featured St. Barnabas as "The Church in the Marketplace"in November 2007 issue - link »
   
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