coming events
There is so much to see here. So, take your time, look around, and learn about all of our upcoming programming! Scroll down to check out our full calendar of events, or, click the button below to go directly to our "Announcements" section for more detailed information about our programs.
Announcements
Christmas Angels and Resident's Dinner in Support of Evangel Hall Mission
It is a tradition at Armour Heights to share a little Christmas joy with those less fortunate. This year, we are focusing on the residents of Evangel Hall Mission, and we are seeking your support in two ways:
First, we are going to prepare and serve a traditional Christmas dinner with turkey and all the trimmings. The dinner will be on Thursday, December 8th at EHM, which is located at Bathurst and Adelaide. If you are interested in participating in food preparation, in particular if you’re willing to cook a turkey, or can help serve the meal, please speak to Sharon Fischer, Susan Murray, or Erin Stone.
Secondly, we are continuing with our Christmas Angels appeal. With money donated to Christmas Angels, we will prepare gift bags for Evangel Hall residents. The residents are an eclectic group; some families, some students, and many new comers to Canada. All are struggling in this very expensive city. If you would like to donate gift cards, we kindly request gift cards up to $25 in value for Tim Horton's or Dollarama as they are easily accessible for the residents.
If you wish to make a cash donation, please write “Christmas Angels” and the amount you wish to donate on the memo line of your cheque or under “other” on your offering envelope. You can also make donations online through CanadaHelps.org by selecting the drop down fund "Christmas Angels". If you have any questions, contact Erin Stone: estone@armourheights.org, 416-485-4000. Let’s spread a little joy!
The Book of Exodus: From Bondage Into Freedom, Weekly on Wednesdays at 7:30pm Via Zoom
What does it mean to be free, externally but also internally? In what ways have we, are we, or can we become enslaved in ways that degrade and dehumanize us? How do we survive trauma and loss? How do we heal? How do we find new power to be and to become in a world where we can feel all-to-often powerless? What are the idols in our world today that can and often do enslave us? These are core questions we may ask of ourselves and the grand narrative we find in the book of Exodus.
Why should you participate in this study? The story of Exodus is the narrative background of the whole biblical story from Genesis to Revelation. The gospels presume knowledge of the Exodus story and the story of Jesus is presented as another version of the Exodus story. The apostle Paul makes repeated reference to Exodus because the transformation he envisions in Christ presumes the Exodus storyline – from bondage into freedom, from brokenness into healing and transformation.
What will you gain from participation in this study? You may gain personal insights into your own spiritual/psychological journey at this time of your life. You may experience new empowerment by accessing God’s presence in your life with new eyes to see and ears to hear. You will learn certain keys to reading ancient scripture in a way that makes it real for you here and now. You will get to know others of our community as you listen, share and gain new insights for living.
How may you participate? Three ways: 1) Notes will be posted every Friday before the following Wednesday session to help guide your reading of the relevant chapters ahead of each session; 2) Each session will be recorded so you can take in the discussion should you be unable to attend; 3) You can join our zoom discussion Wednesdays at 7:30pm.
Weekly on Wednesdays at 7:30pm, and will run weekly through October and November. Please contact Dr. Harris with any questions or interest.
Registration Closed for Holiday Tea Thursday, December 1 at 12:00pm
Due to early registration, our Holiday Tea event with Mosaic is fully booked! Anyone who was intending to come but hadn't notified Mosaic already should not plan to come on Thursday. This event is presented by both Mosaic and Armour heights and as a result there is a much wider public audience coming to the church. To keep everyone safe and not go over capacity with our planning, we have had to limit the number of guests who can attend.
We'll give everyone due notice for our next events and remind everyone to register early. Be sure to sure to stay tuned for information about events happening in 2023 on January 20, and March 17! Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.
Yoga with Erin: Centering for the Season, Saturday, December 3 | 1:00pm In Person & Online
Take an opportunity to reflect on hope, joy, peace, and love and find a quiet centre as we prepare for the journey through Advent. Join Erin for a gentle one-hour yoga practice Saturday, December 3 at 1:00pm in person and online via ZOOM.
If you are planning to join us in person, please bring a mat if you have one, otherwise we have a few extras on hand as needed. Comfortable clothing that you can layer for gentle movement and meditation is encouraged.
If you have any questions, contact Erin Stone: estone@armourheights.org, 416-485-4000.
Christmas Open Mic - Sunday, December 4 | 7:30pm via ZOOM
Join us on Sunday, December 4 at 7:30pm for our third "virtual" Open Mic via Zoom! This will be an open opportunity for folks to gather together and celebrate the season by listening to, or maybe even performing in our "Open Mic".
We are looking for enthusiastic and supportive audience members to join us to sit back, relax, and enjoy the sights and sounds, and performers who we invite to offer a song, a poem, a story, a joke, or anything that works via Zoom! We will even have the opportunity to listen to, (or participate - completely optional), in our very own "Christmas sing-a-long" at the beginning and end of the evening (in this case, everyone will be on mute other than the individuals leading the sing-a-long)!
If you have any questions, or would like to let us know that you are planning to perform at this event, please contact Erin Stone: estone@armourheights.org.
Nia Fitness with Jennifer Hicks - Weekly on Mondays from November 7 - December 12 at 10:00am
Join us weekly on Mondays at 10:00am starting November 7 to December 12 for Nia Fitness with Jennifer Hicks! Nia is a full body workout through music, dance, and strength-enhancing movement! Nia incorporates martial arts, self-awareness, body positivity and fitness all in one. Nia is effective and enjoyable for all bodies: no matter your age, ability, shape, size or mobility.
We encourage participants to register in advance, however, you will also be able to register in-person at the class. You can register in advance for one class, or multiple classes as you are available by contacting Erin Stone at estone@armourheights.org, or 416-485-4000. A free-will offering will be gratefully received to help support the cost of the program.
We are excited to launch this program in partnership between Armour Heights and Mosaic!
Youth In Action: Christmas Cards Friday, December 9 | 7-9 PM
Youth in grades 7-12 are invited to join Kim and Vanessa on Friday, December 9 in the basement of the church to get creative! We will be making our own unique Christmas cards to help spread Holiday cheer to those who may need a little extra. We will also spend some time in connected discussions and playing games! We look forward to seeing any and all youth there.
Liberating Christmas From its Bondage to Popular Culture - Wednesday, December 14 | 7:30pm via ZOOM with Dr. Harris
Do you know the Christmas Story?
Do you know what it’s really about?
Do you know how it calls you to celebrate
the season?
Through an in depth exploration of the Christmas
story as found in the gospels, we will imagine together
our Christmas celebrations and
how they may actually reflect
something of the original meaning
of the season rather than much of the
cozy sentimentality and rabid consumerism
we have been sucked into.
Are you ready for that?
Join us Wednesday, December 14, 7:30pm, via zoom
as we dive in, reflect and imagine
creatively a Christmas worth
celebrating.
A Christmas Concert - Friday, December 16 | 7:30pm In Person and Online
Join us Friday, December 16 at 7:30pm, in person or online live via YouTube, as we celebrate the season in song with a special concert featuring our choir and soloists led by our Music Director Bruce Nasmith,
Listen to your favourite Christmas music and traditional carols in this one-hour musical event followed by a ZOOM reception with the performers. Any donations received from this concert will go towards enhancing and supporting our online ministry.
We look forward to sharing more details closer to December 16
Christmas Pageant Service Sunday, December 18 | 10:30am In Person & Livestreamed
We are delighted to be able to bring our Christmas Pageant to you again this year! Join us on Sunday, December 18, in-person or online, to watch members of Armour Heights reenact the Christmas story during our 10:30 AM service. Written by our own talented Josephine Schoutsen, the pageant showcases some wonderful seasonal music as well as many of our children, youth and toddlers in action.
Plan to tune in or join us in person for this special service!
events with mosaic
Mosaic Knitting & Crochet Group with Armour Heights In Person & Online
Join us for an opportunity to chat, knit and make new friends. Knitting has been proven to: reduce stress and anxiety, slows cognitive decline and can help prevent arthritis and tendonitis. We are also pleased to have Armour Heights' Prayer Shawl Ministry participate!
Dates: Every Wednesday from September 7th to December 14th, 2022
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: On Zoom
• In-Person meetings at Armour Heights Presbyterian Church
(105 Wilson Avenue, North York)
*In person session is subject to change or cancellation due to COVID-19
restrictions, participants will be notified
• Wednesday, September 28th
• Wednesday, October 25th
• Wednesday, November 30th
• Wednesday, December 14th
To register for all programs call our offices at 416.322.7002 or info@mosaichomecare.com if you need more information. A Zoom link for the program will be sent once you have completed the registration.
ongoing programs and projects
Exercise & Falls Prevention Online!
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 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.
If you have any other questions, please contact Erin Stone for details.
UPDATE on Milk Bags into Mats! (As well as egg cartons and other items too)!
We have just received an update from Gillian MacCausland that since January 2022, Armour Heights has passed 1,225+ milk bags received to be made into sleeping mats! Each mat for an adult takes 500-700 bags).CLICK HERE or the button below to learn more about the explains the program. If any youth or other participants might be interested in getting involved by sorting or counting bags, let us know
We have also collected 179 egg cartons! The food bank uses up to 40 cartons a day to service their clients! We are also in need of bread tags for the food bank. Thank you for keeping the food bank in good supply! Keep it up!
If you are also able to supply diapers, baby formula, feminine hygiene products, general personal care items (soaps, toothpastes, shampoos etc) or any items that can take a chunk out of a limited budget, they would be gratefully received as the cost for these items continues to rise. If you have any questions, speak to Erin or Gillian.
Thank you to all members for their generous support, and many thanks to Gillian MacCausland for piloting this project that serves our community and our planet!