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1 Dewi Sant Welsh United Church · 33 Melrose Avenue · Toronto, ON M5M 1Y6
Telephone: 416-485-7583 · Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
September 5, 2019 E-blast
Hello from Dewi Sant Welsh United Church
It seems like just yesterday that summer began and here we are in the month of
September! I am looking forward to seeing everyone this Sunday at the DSWUC
Bilingual Service which will include the sacrament of Communion. I am especially
looking forward to hearing about everyone's summer stories at our tea gathering
following the service.
I find myself at the stage of life where time seems to accelerate each year. In
speaking with a few of you, this is a common feeling as we grow older. Where
once it felt like a life-time until our next birthday, now a whole decade passes in
the blink of an eye! This Sunday we will hear the words of Psalm 139 that
express the wonder and awe of human existence. Each of us have been
"fearfully and wonderfully made" by a loving God who cares for us each day of
our lives. This psalm tells us that the passing years of our lives are as grains of
sand to God, yet God's care for us is eternal - we come to the end and we are
still with God. While we may not understand the mystery of human existence
(and especially why time speeds up as we get older), the good news is that God
understands us and holds us in love all our days. That is an awesome and
wonderful blessing!
Rev. Liz
2 Dewi Sant Welsh United Church · 33 Melrose Avenue · Toronto, ON M5M 1Y6
Telephone: 416-485-7583 · Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
A Service of Remembrance will be held for
Anne Johnston
this Saturday, September 7 at 3 p.m. at Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Ave., Toronto.
The service is presented by Dewi Sant Welsh United Church;
Rev. Liz Mackenzie will be presiding.
We are grateful to Fairlawn Avenue United Church
for their generous hospitality in hosting
Dewi Sant Welsh United Church for this service.
Friends may call on the family at Rosar Morrison Funeral Home
at 467 Sherbourne St., Toronto, on Friday, September 6, 2019,
at 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made
to a charity of your choosing.
This Week . . .
Sunday, September 8
Pentecost 13
11 am Bilingual Communion Service
Rev. Liz Mackenzie
Readings for September 8, 2019
Psalm 139: 1 – 18;
Luke 14: 25 – 35.
3 Dewi Sant Welsh United Church · 33 Melrose Avenue · Toronto, ON M5M 1Y6
Telephone: 416-485-7583 · Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
A Call for Prayers: Hurricane Dorian
In the wake of Hurricane Dorian in the
Bahamas, the United Church calls for your
prayers and solidarity for the people affected
by the catastrophic damage and flooding caused
by the storm. We ask that you also pray for
those in the path of the storm as it moves
toward the United States.
The United Church will continue to monitor events to determine how we can best
offer support to those impacted.
Next Week . . .
Sunday, September 15
Pentecost 14
11 am Worship
Rev. Liz Mackenzie
The DSWUC Interim Ministry Transition Team will be meeting at 12:30 p.m.
on Sunday Sept. 15 in the Clinton room.
Upcoming . . .
September 22 – Session meets after service
September 29 – Official Board meets after service
4 Dewi Sant Welsh United Church · 33 Melrose Avenue · Toronto, ON M5M 1Y6
Telephone: 416-485-7583 · Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Looking for readers for upcoming Sunday services.
Please sign up on the list on the bulletin board
or contact Fiona if you are able to help out.
[email protected]; 416-485-7583
Thanks.
Please join us at the Scott Mission on September 30th
where members of Dewi Sant will be volunteering. More details
to come. If interested please add your name to the list that will
be posted on the bulletin board in the hall downstairs……
Diolch yn fawr iawn from the Outreach Committee.
WELSH LANGUAGE CLASSES
For the 26th consecutive year, John Otley is offering
Welsh language classes at Dewi Sant.
• Beginners Class: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday nights
beginning Friday, September 20, 2019.
• Intermediate Class: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Saturday mornings beginning
Saturday, September 21, 2019.
For more information contact John at: [email protected]
THANK YOU JOHN!!!! THANK YOU JOHN!!!! THANK YOU JOHN!!!! THANK YOU JOHN!!!!
5 Dewi Sant Welsh United Church · 33 Melrose Avenue · Toronto, ON M5M 1Y6
Telephone: 416-485-7583 · Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
6 Dewi Sant Welsh United Church · 33 Melrose Avenue · Toronto, ON M5M 1Y6
Telephone: 416-485-7583 · Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
The book 'Reading In-Between' will be launched on
Sept.19th. 12:00-1:30 pm at Emmanuel College Centre
for Religion and Its Contexts. Room 107.
This volume presents a tapestry of narratives in which
the lived experiences of eight racially minoritized
theologians and biblical scholars are woven. It is edited by Néstor
Medina, Alison Hari-Singh and HyeRan Kim-Cragg.
Néstor Medina (who we have had the pleasure of hearing at Dewi
Sant ) is Assistant Professor of Religious Ethics and Culture at
Emmanuel College Centre for Religion and Its Context in Toronto. He
has written journal articles and book chapters on liberation,
contextual, and Latina/o theologies. He is the author of Christianity,
Empire and the Spirit (2018).
In Peace, Nêst.
7 Dewi Sant Welsh United Church · 33 Melrose Avenue · Toronto, ON M5M 1Y6
Telephone: 416-485-7583 · Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
From the Wider Church . . .
Your Vote, Our Future!
How To Engage with your Candidate
Tuesday September 10, 1:00 pm ET/10:00 am PT
or Tuesday September 17, 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT
If we are to be part of a world where human dignity is defended, creation is
mended and gifts are shared for the good of all we must call on candidates and
political leaders to uphold these values in political discourse and in action. Join
this webinar to find out how to best engage candidate during the upcoming
federal election campaign. Experienced political insiders will offer practical
approaches on conversations with campaigning candidates whether its 5 minutes
at the door or at all candidates meetings.
For more information, or to register, go to:
https://www.united-in-learning.com/index.php/webinars
For those interested in climate change (who isn’t?) the
national youth strike with all welcome, is being scheduled for
Sept 20 , you can get updates here on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/events/2891126067627662/ Youth
Climate Strike - Launch of the global week for climate! Public · Hosted by
FridaysforFuture #Climatestrike Toronto/GTA and Climate Strike Canada.
8 Dewi Sant Welsh United Church · 33 Melrose Avenue · Toronto, ON M5M 1Y6
Telephone: 416-485-7583 · Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Minute for Mission Singing for Inclusion
Our gifts for Mission & Service support programs at places like Naomi Centre
and Emmanuel House, both part of Stella’s Circle in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
For Canada’s 150th celebration in 2017, Stella’s Circle organized a concert.
Stella’s Circle Sings for Canada featured the premiere of a song written by the
Inclusion Choir with Amelia Curran, and a screening of a film by Roger Maunder
about the process. The Inclusion Choir includes many living on the edges of
Newfoundland society, blended with staff from Stella’s Circle.
The concert was due in large part to three student placements. Reflecting on
their learnings, the students spoke about the power of the song-writing process
and how participants saw the song as “our song.” Music student Kristian said it
allowed her to focus on how music can have an impact on social situations and
lives. For Kristian, the focus was not on getting the job done, but the enjoyment.
Justin, a student in social work, commented on the fact that as soon as choir
members walked out on stage, they stood taller. He saw singing as a mindfulness
act; it focused the mind on the act of singing. Sarah, a student in business
management, saw how the work she learned, in human resources could be put into
action in terms of diversity, and she enjoyed how everyone collaborated.
From the perspective of Stella’s Circle, they saw three students embrace
something new, fit right in, and add value to what was happening at Stella’s
Circle. What a great experience for all!
If Mission & Service giving is already a regular part of your life, thank you so
much! If you have not given, please join me in making Mission & Service giving a
regular part of your life of faith. Loving our neighbour is at the heart of our
Mission & Service.
Rev. Liz back from vacation
` `Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 Pentecost 12 11 am Worship
Korean Beacon Church
1:30 – 5 pm
2
Labour Day
3 Korean Beacon Church
6 – 8 am
4 Korean Beacon Church
6 – 8 am
5
Korean Beacon Church 6 – 8 am
6 Korean Beacon Church
6 – 8 am
Rev. Liz’s Day Off
7 Korean Beacon Church 6:30 – 8:30 am
Rev. Liz’s Day Off
8 Pentecost 13 11 am Bilingual Communion
Korean Beacon Church
1:30 – 5 pm
9 Rev. Liz
works from home
10
Korean Beacon Church 6 – 8 am
11
Korean Beacon Church 6 – 8 am
7 pm TWMVC
12
Korean Beacon Church 6 – 8 am
13 Korean Beacon Church
6 – 8 am
Rev. Liz’s Day Off
14 Korean Beacon Church 6:30 – 8:30 am
Rev. Liz’s Day Off
15 Pentecost 14
11 am Worship Transition Team
meets
Korean Beacon Church 1:30 – 5 pm
16 Rev. Liz
works from home
17 Korean Beacon Church
6 – 8 am
18 Korean Beacon Church
6 – 8 am
7 pm TWMVC
19 Korean Beacon Church
6 – 8 am
20 Korean Beacon Church
6 – 8 am
7 pm – 9 pm Beginner Welsh Classes
Rev. Liz’s Day Off
21 Korean Beacon Church 6:30 – 8:30 am
9 am – 12 pm Intermediate Welsh
Classes
Rev. Liz’s Day Off
22 Pentecost 15
11 am Worship Session meets
Korean Beacon Church
1:30 – 5 pm
23 Rev. Liz
works from home
24 Korean Beacon Church
6 – 8 am
25 Korean Beacon Church
6 – 8 am
7 pm TWMVC
26 Korean Beacon Church
6 – 8 am
27 Korean Beacon Church
6 – 8 am
7 pm – 9 pm Beginner Welsh Classes
Rev. Liz’s Day Off
28 Korean Beacon Church
6:30 – 8:30 am
9 am – 12 pm Intermediate Welsh
Classes
Rev. Liz’s Day Off
29 Pentecost 16 11 am Worship Official Board
meets
Korean Beacon Church 1:30 – 5 pm
30
Dewi Sant at
Scott Mission Rev. Liz
@ Scott Mission