St. Mark's United Church

PANCAKE SUPPER (Shrove Tuesday) – ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES

On Tuesday, February 21, 2012 the annual St. Mark’s Pancake Supper will be held downstairs starting at 5:00 to 6:30.   After supper, at 7:00 P.M., the Ash Wednesday services will be held in the Sanctuary.

THIS SUNDAY

This week (February 19th) is the last Sunday before Lent begins – also known as Transfiguration Sunday.   We will also celebrate “Thinking” Day (Scouting and Guiding).   If you have a uniform, pin, scarf, please feel free to wear it.   Services are at 11:00 A.M. with refreshment and fellowship at 10:30 A.M.

THIS AIN’T YOUR GRANDMA’S BIBLE STUDY

A Six Week Bible Study Tuesdays, 12 pm to 1 pm -  Bring Your Lunch

Week One: If "We are Not Alone" Who is With Us? - Jan 17th

Scripture Focus: John 1: 1 - 18, Ecclesiastes 1: 1 – 11

Supporting Materials: Conjuring Jesus- Poem: Jesus Not Contained in His Book (Brian Day), Chariots of the Gods- excerpts (Erik von Daniken)

All Materials Available at Church on Sunday

Upcoming Conversations

Week Two: If This Is What "We Believe" Why am I in Church?

Week Three: Is Jesus the "Word Made Flesh"?

Week Four: This is the "Life Beyond Death" Debate.

Week Five:  "To Seek Justice and Resist Evil" and yet we still aren't PROGRESSIVE enough?

Week Six: “Love and Serve Others" The Other 167 Hours in the Week.

LIVING AND LEARNING WITH BABY

Every Thursday from January 26 to March 1, 2012 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. the City of Toronto, Public Health, will be holding a program “Living and Learning with Baby” from six weeks to six months, downstairs at St. Mark’s.

Parents and baby are invited to come and meet other parents to talk about – adjusting to parenthood, infant nutrition, growth and development, caring for a sick child, keeping baby safe and community resources.

This is a free program provided by Toronto Public Health Nurses.  To register please call Mary at 416-338-6128.

Horn of Africa Appeal

The United Church of Canada is deeply concerned about the emergency situation now affecting several countries in the Horn of Africa. On July 20, 2011, the United Church launched an appeal in response to this crisis and is currently inviting donations.  Please click on the 'Horn of Africa Appeal'  icon above for more information or to donate.  Our hearts go out to the millions of people affected.