Worship Service
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
IN-PERSON WORSHIP HAS RESUMED.
All attendees are required to wear a face mask covering nose, mouth and chin. People from seperate households must remain at least 6 feet (2 metres) apart.
The link below is for our 1030 AM services on Sunday and all are welcome to join us.
The service will be streamed from the Sanctuary.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/98243487606?pwd=WmxDbTR2a3JrMk4zT05lQzkwb3B6Zz09
Please find our video for Worship, May 15th, here:
Below is the link and passcode for our Monday Bible Study:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85256785605?pwd=SWNMdVI1dDQ5NnEvQjB3R0d5Sjkvdz09
Meeting ID: 852 5678 5605
Passcode: 648800
And the link and code for our Wednesday Prayer and Reflection Group
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83978076127?pwd=MlF4RmZjTVZFTnNuVmdIa2plN08rQT09
Meeting ID: 839 7807 6127
Passcode: 643551
Welcome Back!
May 12, 2022
Dear TSP community, neighbours, and friends,
We are very happy that Trinity-St.Paul's has been reopened for public bookings of our facilities and spaces since February 7, 2022. Masks are still mandatory inside the building, and we ask everyone to continue to maintain social distancing. While the government has started to ease some restrictions, TSP is also allowed to maintain its own safety protocols and will do so according to the schedule below. In-person worship has also resumed. We are also now allowing groups to bring snacks into their booked rooms (please not in the common areas).
Here is our COVID-19 reopening schedule:
May 1 - Masks still required indoors for all activities.
Concerts - 100% of indoor capacity allowed in Jeanne Lamon Hall - proof of vaccination mandatory for 100% capacity events in the concert hall.
Other room capacities to increase to 50% of their normal capacity.
June 1 - Masks still required in all common areas, but can be removed for activities inside rooms only. All other COVID-19 protocols will cease if the following conditions are met:
- Ontario COVID-19 hospitalization numbers drop below 300 and sociological parameters indicate it is safe to do so.
July 1 - Masks still appreciated being worn indoors.
The front door will remain locked for now - you must still be buzzed in by reception.
Please see our full COVID-19 Safety Plan here: https://bit.ly/39jc9u0
While we are optimistic that things are improving, we acknowledge that we are still in the tail end of the pandemic with health consequences for some and we are taking a safety-forward and cautious approach to reopening. We appreciate all of your patience and continued support, and we hope you have an amazing spring!
Kind regards,
Aaron Dawson, General Manager
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Announcements for December 24th
REMINDER:
To our TSP community, neighbours, family and friends:
The decision has been made to not have in-person worship for our Christmas Eve service this year.
We will continue to have a live service, however the general public will be attending online, via Zoom.
The service itself will take place in the Sanctuary with the necessary minimum of participants (Cheri, Brad etc…), but NO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE.
This decision was made in light of escalating case numbers for COVID-19 and out of an abundance of caution and care for all members of our community and is considered a regrettably necessary step to keep everyone safe, especially during the holidays.
We look forward to having as large an online congregation as possible for us all to share in the Christmas service and the spirit of the season.
So, be sure to join us via Zoom at 7 pm, Christmas Eve (December 24)!
Zoom Service Link:
Meeting ID: 982 4348 7606
Passcode: 105035
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Church Board meeting
The next business meeting of the Church Board will be on January 11. If you have items you’d like discussed at that meeting, please send an email to Linda Padfield, at tsplindapadfield@gmail.com by December 28. Please indicate if the item is for decision or for information.
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Annual General Meeting
The annual general meeting of TSP will be held on March 13. We will want to have the annual report available to members by February 27. Therefore we are asking that all those who are responsible for providing content for the report have their contributions to the administrator no later than February 6. If this is not possible for you, please contact Linda Padfiield (tsplindapadfield@gmail.com) to discuss alternatives.
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Something New in the Heart Garden
Please take a look at the Heart Garden. There are now four beautiful benches to sit on! All are welcome to sit and enjoy! Lyn loved children and justice. Last Spring, before she died, Lyn asked what was needed in the Garden. A place to sit was missing and so Greg Gaetz, Lyn’s husband, lovingly made the benches in her name. As we sit in the Heart Garden, we will remember the children and our beloved Lyn.
From The Indigenous Rights Solidarity Group
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TSP Children’s Church
TSP Children’s Church takes place every Sunday on Zoom from 10:30-11:30 am. Three classes are available led by paid and professionally trained staff. The first class is for ages 4-8, the second is for ages 9-12, and the youth group is for ages 13 to 17. Nursery care is available in church every Sunday. For more information, contact TSP’s Children’s Church Coordinator Douglas Hurst at douglash@trinitystpauls.ca
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The Worship and Faith Formation Committee would like to invite you to one of two weekly exegesis groups: Monday evening on Zoom from 6:00-7:00; and Tuesday afternoon on Zoom from 10:30-11:30. Together we’ll reflect on these ancient teachings and how they are relevant in our lives today. Not all of us are familiar with the Bible, but in exploring it together we will each bring our own views and discover many new insights, and hopefully, feel supported in our everyday lives. We will also consider how our insights might pertain to the life of our church communally. All are welcome.
We will focus primarily on the readings for the coming Sunday. Please find the lectionary at the following link:
You can access Monday’s meeting each week at the following link:
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 882 8973 9901
Passcode: 072263
You can access Tuesday’s meeting each week at the following link:
Meeting ID: 913 3484 1740
Passcode: 751656
If you would like to receive the Zoom links from Sherrill Hilton every Monday morning, please email her at sherrill.hilton@outlook.com
Blessings,
WAFF
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Worship on Sunday December 26, 2021:
Our service this coming Sunday will be pre-recorded and released on YouTube early on the 26th to allow TSP members to watch it at our usual church time (1030), if they prefer to keep in that routine, and the link will remain available indefinitely for those who will watch, or rewatch at a later time.
Future Services:
As of now a decision was finalized to not have in person services throughout January. This will end up meaning that the service will be live-streamed on Sundays at our usual time.
PLEASE NOTE: this will not be Zoom church as we did during the summer and most of the year, but instead a live church service you can “tune in to” and watch. More details to come…
Announcements, Office Staff:
These current announcements are being released in anticipation of the Christmas Eve service on Friday and will be sent again before the 26th. This means if anything was missed on this round you can still send in until the end of Friday to have things added.
Contact Cian Horrobin, current office coordinator, at:
chorrobin@trinitystpauls.ca
Announcement re: Christmas Eve
o our TSP community, neighbours, family and friends:
The decision has been made to not have in-person worship for our Christmas Eve service this year.
We will continue to have a live service, however the general public will be attending online, via Zoom.
The service itself will take place in the Sanctuary with the necessary minimum of participants (Cheri, Brad etc…), but NO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE.
This decision was made in light of escalating case numbers for COVID-19 and out of an abundance of caution and care for all members of our community and is considered a regrettably necessary step to keep everyone safe, especially during the holidays.
We look forward to having as large an online congregation as possible for us all to share in the Christmas service and the spirit of the season.
So, be sure to join us via Zoom at 7 pm, Christmas Eve (December 24)!
Delving Deeper, December 19, 2 pm
Zoom Link:
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 851 6973 1087
Passcode: 731532
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Carols by Candlelight
Carols by Candlelight Service, December 12, 2021. Featuring the TSP Choir, VIVA Every Voice Matters Chorus, and VIVA Community Choir.
“ Trinity-St. Paul's United Church is an inclusive and affirming Christian community celebrating God's presence, seeking justice and peace, strengthening faith, and nourishing the creative spirit.
Hours of Operation
Front Office- Monday - Saturday9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Phone (416) 922 - 8435 x21
Email tsp@trinitystpauls.ca
- Mon - Thursday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Sunday9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Phone (416) 922 - 8435 x23
Email admin@trinitystpauls.ca
How to Get Here - Trinity-St.Paul's is accessible by public transit. The nearest TTC station is Spadina Station, located just north of the intersection of Spadina and Bloor. For a full accessibility exit from the subway station, use the Spadina Street exit. Head south to Bloor street, then turn right and head west to the next intersection at Robert Street. TSP is located at the southwest corner of Bloor Street and Robert Street. For accessible entry use the main entrance on Bloor Street on the north side of the building.
Accessibility - TSP is fully accessible on the main floor, including access to the main door, Sanctuary (Jeanne Lamon Hall), gymnasium, Circle Room, Memorial Room, Chapel, Studio and washroom. Trinity-St. Paul’s also owns a wheelchair for use within the building. Staff are available to assist you when needed; please just inform us and we are happy to help.
Service Animals and Support Persons - Service animals are welcome in all parts of our premises that are open to the public. Special seating is also available in the Sanctuary (Jeanne Lamon Hall) for people with disabilities arriving with a service animal or a personal support worker.
Parking - Paid parking, including accessible parking, is available across the street on Robert Street at the Green P lot on the south side of the Metro grocery store.
Training for Staff - TSP provides training to all staff as well as volunteers, including an overview of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the requirements of the customer service standard’s plan.
We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada.