coming events

Thank you to everyone who donated to the Evangel Hall "Virtual" 5K! So far we have raised $725 from Armour Heights! You can still make a contribution up until October 31, 2020, or, participate in your own virtual run/walk.

If you have any questions, please contact Erin Stone: 416-485-4000, estone@armourheights.org.

Thanks for supporting ehm! 

Whether you are a seasoned knitter or are interested in enhancing your skills, the Prayer Shawl Ministry invites you for a time of fellowship and sharing via ZOOM, Wednesday, October 28 at 1:00pm! All are welcome!  Erin will post the ZOOM link on Wednesday below. Speak to Erin if you have any questions estone@armourheights.org.   

 Something happened two thousand years ago that transformed a small group of devotees. From fearful, anxious and stressed human beings after the death of their master, they became empowered with new courage, hope and even joy. The world around them hadn't changed. It was as brutal and fearful as ever. But something changed within and among them.
 

According to the earliest testimonies we have (our gospels and New Testament), this transformation was all because Jesus not only died. He was resurrected. The resurrection meant that everything in his life leading up to his death was interpreted as a victory. The forces of evil, fear and death could never, finally, defeat the power of his love. It was crushed, but then it rose up in a whole new way. It is this love his followers encountered and absorbed that transformed them. Even as life could and in many cases did involve fearful realities, they, too, would experience resurrection again and again through the power of Christ's Spirit-love energy.
 

OK. So how do Jesus' followers tap into his Spirit-love energy today? The key is in learning and understanding how the content of Jesus' teaching gives meaning to his death and resurrection. Jesus taught in various ways. One of his most distinctive ways was through the use of 'parables.' Through an interactive study and discussion, we will dig into the parables of Jesus in order to discover their message and unlock their power to transform us in our own pandemic times. Will you join us?  
 

 This 8-week online study and discussion  will take place Wednesdays, 7:15pm-8:30pm, via Zoom  beginning September 23. 

Notes will be sent to you ahead of each session. Contact Dr. Harris if you are interested: hathan1964@hotmail.com.  

Halloween may look a little different this year, but that doesn't mean we can't still celebrate!

In the spirit of Halloween and community sharing, we invite you to send and share pictures of your costumes, decorations, and all things Halloween for our very own Armour Heights Halloween Gallery! These photos can include pictures in costume, past or present, of yourself, your kids, grandkids, pets, Halloween decorations, (your or own or your neighbour's), an artistic creation, craft, poem, song, or anything Halloween inspired! Make sure you include a caption with your photo to let us know more about the story behind the picture.

We will share these spooktacular Halloween submissions in a ghostly Google gallery in our Thursday eblast on November 5. Speak to Erin if you have any questions on how to send your content:
416-485-4000, estone@armourheights.org.

Trick-or-treat! 

 A message from our Barbara Keilhauer on how you can help Evangel Hall Mission this winter season:

Hi Everyone! I Hope you are all well and managing through these interesting times..

I just got off the phone with Ainsley Chapman, Director at Evangel Hall, and they are gearing up for a tough winter. She is afraid that because of the pandemic, more folks will be sleeping in the streets, which makes the need for outdoor clothing even greater..

So I am organizing a clothing drive to help out and will bring the goods down to Adelaide Street in a few weeks. Ainsley mentioned she is looking for winter jackets, gloves, hats etc as well as undergarments and socks.

If you click on the button below, you will taken to a web page that displays all  of the items needed. Erin will save a spot for donations at the church.

I will deliver the clothing on Monday November 2.

Miss you all and hope to be back singing at some point soon!!  

Take care,

Barbara Keilhauer

Please contact the office by leaving a message, 416-485-4000, or emailing estone@armourheights.org to coordinate a drop off.  

 CBC Tapestry is a radio program focussed on spirituality and thinking about the sacred in our personal lives, our relationships and our world today. In the “Best of Tapestry” series, some of the most inspirational people are interviewed. Two of these ‘podcasts’ will be the basis on online discussion. Each podcast is 30 minutes, and can be heard using your smart phone, tablet or computer.

On Tuesday November 10, 7:30pm, join us as we will discuss the podcast featuring an interview with Joanna Macy. Joanna grew up Christian with a father who was a Protestant minister. She now calls herself a Buddhist who continues to appreciate where she came from. She is also an international spokesperson for anti-nuclear causes, peace, justice, and environmentalism,[1] most renowned for her book Coming Back to Life: Practices to Reconnect Our Lives, Our World and the Great Turning, which deals with the transformation from, as she terms it, an industrial growth society to what she considers to be a more sustainable civilization. She has created a theoretical framework for personal and social change, and a workshop methodology for its application. Her work addresses psychological and spiritual issues, Buddhist thought, and contemporary science.
Most importantly, in the interview, Joanna offers a new way of thinking and living in times of danger. 

CBC Tapestry is a radio program focussed on spirituality and thinking about the sacred in our personal lives, our relationships and our world today. In the “Best of Tapestry” series, some of the most inspirational people are interviewed. Two of these ‘podcasts’ will be the basis on online discussion. Each podcast is 30 minutes, and can be heard using your smart phone, tablet or computer.  

On Tuesday November 24, 7:30pm, join us as we discuss the podcast featuring an interview with Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber. Nadia is one of the most unconventional ministers you will ever encounter, one who has struggled with difficult past and addiction issues, and one who offers a powerfully unique path to spirituality within the Christian tradition. She is the author of three bestselling memoirs: Shameless: A Sexual Reformation,  Accidental Saints: Finding God in All the Wrong People, and Pastrix: The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner & Saint. She is the founder and former pastor of a Lutheran congregation called House for All Sinners and Saints in Denver, Colorado. Nadia Bolz-Weber now speaks at schools and conferences around the world. 

We are pleased to inform you that Circle of Care is now offering their exercise classes online through ZOOM! Circle of Care provides free exercise and falls prevention classes to older adults living in the community. The Falls Prevention program is led by an Occupational Therapist, and the Group Exercise Classes are led by trained fitness professionals. Classes are designed to help participants increase mobility, relieve pain and reduce the risk of falls by building strength and improving balance. Classes are funded by the Central Local Health Integration Network (CLIN), and are offered to eligible participants free of charge.

 The classes have already received RAVE reviews from our Armour Heights Community and run daily at 10:30AM, Monday to Friday! Each class offers a variety of options to challenge participants of all fitness levels. To view the full schedule and register for classes, click the button below. Circle of Care notes that they are currently experiencing an IT issue with their website so you may see a security issue. Circle of Care assures all participants that their website is absolutely safe. If you see an error page, go to the bottom and click "advanced" and then "proceed to.." and it will get you to where you need to be!

If you have any other questions, please contact Erin Stone for details.