Church of the Holy Trinity

Ash Wednesday and Lenten Wednesdays at Holy Trinity

shesselgrave — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:06:54 +0000

The Season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, February 22nd. There will be two services: 12:15 PM and approximately 7:00 PM.

The evening service is preceded by a pot-luck supper at 6:00 PM held in the Cafe.

Wednesday Community Nights in Lent

We have noted repeatedly, that, while we like to get together as a community for food and conversation, opportunities to do so are relatively few.

The last few seasons of Lent we have invited members to join a book discussion group that met at different times in homes or at church.

This year, we’re offering a weekly series on Wednesday evenings, beginning with a simple supper at 6:00. PM This will be a prepared meal, not a [...]

Annual Reports to Vestry

shesselgrave — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:20:46 +0000

Reports to Vestry – Sunday, February 27, 2012 Pastoral letter from Archbishop Colin Johnson

Vestry meetings held in 2011 Annual Vestry, February 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Special Vestry, October 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Special Vestry, October 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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kapn — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:53:58 +0000

The Board of KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives is pleased to announce that Jennifer Henry has been appointed to be the new Executive Director of KAIROS, effective March 12, 2012.

Ms. Henry has worked for KAIROS and its predecessor coalitions for almost 20 years, and currently serves on the staff of KAIROS as the Manager for the Dignity and Rights and Fundraising Teams. Along with her gifts for leadership and theological reflection, she brings a depth of programmatic knowledge and a strong commitment to KAIROS and its relationships with churches, partners and networks.

The Board looks forward to working with Ms. Henry on the challenges and opportunities that face KAIROS as an organization and in its public witness for social justice, and [...]

Kitchen Table Music Festival updates

kapn — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:33:21 +0000

There is still a little bit of room in the workshops. There have been a number of updates to the web page for the premiere of this exciting event on Saturday, March 10. Check it out now. [...]

Toronto Homeless Memorial

kapn — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:07:15 +0000

TORONTO, Feb. 14, 2012 — Approximately 25 people gathered for the monthly memorial in recognition of those who’ve died as a result of homelessness. We remembered Helena Boutilier, who died in December 2011. Helena had lived on the street earlier, but was housed at the time of her death to cancer. Over 600 names have been recorded.

City Councillor Joe Mihevc of St. Paul’s West riding spoke about the boom in condo development in Toronto in contrast to the decrease in the affordable housing stock. Efforts are underway to block Mayor Rob Ford’s plan to sell off over 700 units of affordable housing.

Councillor Mihevc spoke of the importance of delegations by concerned citizens such as those present at public hearings. Michael Shapcott [...]

From the Heart, Friday February 24, 6pm

bwhitla — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:46:41 +0000

“From the Heart” - a service of meditation and inclusion accommodating people of ALL abilities listening with more than our ears seeing with more than our eyes opening our hearts deepening our welcome

Friday,February 24, 6pm

….part of the Oasis Series in the Heart of the City – services of music and prayer to nourish the justice seeking soul

with Guest Musician Alan Gasser

Worship Leader: Marilyn Dolmage

6-7 pm on the last Friday of the Month Simple meal [...]

Primary Sources

kapn — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:30:21 +0000

Sermon preached by James Harbeck at Church of the Holy Trinity, Toronto, January 29, 2012

Readings: Deuteronomy 18:15–20; 1 Corinthians 8:1–13; Mark 1:21–28

In the Gospel, it says the people in the synagogue were astonished at the teaching of Jesus, because he taught them as one having authority, not as the scribes did. After he cast out the demon, they said to each other, “A new teaching – with authority!”

What does that mean here? Does it mean that the scribes would go up and say [namby-pamby voice] “Oh, well, you know, I think maybe you should sort of do this or something,” and Jesus said “OK, you, do this! You, do that!”

Well, not exactly. What it [...]

Black Cake and Advent — a homily preached by Ann Griffin at Epiphany-St Mark’s on Advent IV

shesselgrave — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:52:02 +0000

Here we are – nearly at the end of Advent – one week from today all the preparations of Advent will be over and we will be celebrating the birth of the Christ Child. Today I want to talk to you about Black Cake and Advent – because the two are closely related. Those of you who are not from the Islands will be saying “What on earth is Black Cake?” and those of you who are from the Islands will be saying “How come she knows about Black Cake?” My grandfather was a sea captain and he owned a citrus plantation in the Islands. He moved his family there so that when he and my uncles were at sea, my grandmother and aunt could run the plantation – my mother was the youngest by far in the family so she didn't get to do that. [...]

Kitchen Table Music Festival

kapn — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:54:23 +0000

Saturday, March 10, 2012 9 am - registration with coffee available in the church 9:30 to 12:00 - workshop 1 12:00 to 2:00 - lunch in the church with jam sessions around various kitchen tables 2:00 to 4:30 - workshop 2 5:00 to 6:00 - stage performances of the songs learned in the workshops Workshops Alan Gasser - Vocals Anne Lederman - Bowed Instruments Tom Leighton - piano, accordion, percussion (hand drums/spoons/bones) [...]

No Place Like Home – Friday, January 27, 6pm

bwhitla — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:42:22 +0000

Friday, January 27, 6pm

….part of the Oasis Series in the Heart of the City – services of music and prayer to nourish the justice seeking soul

With Special Guest Charlie Roby

Lead by Michael Shapcott and Alan Gasser

6-7 pm on the last Friday of the Month Simple meal to follow

OASIS – No Place Like Home [...]