“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”
— L. M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables
Sunday Worship Schedule
Sunday October 16, Regular Worship
Sunday, October 23 Regular Worship
Sunday October 30, Regular Worship, All Saints and Anniversary Sunday
Sunday November 6, Regular Worship
Sunday November 13, Regular Worship
“Come together and support the *affirming ministry of Glebe Road, because all we need is love and a little help from our friends.” – Rev. Cynthia
Harvest Moon is returning to Glebe Road United!
Come Together Saturday October 29, at 7:30 PM at Glebe Road United Church with a program of Beatles songs performed by the Glebe Choir and Friends! This is a family friendly event and all are welcome.
Tickets are on sale now with a variety of prices to accommodate your budget.
Refreshments will be served with Coffee or Tea and a Sweet at the intermission, with the option of juice and a sweet for the kids. This is a cash only event so be sure to bring your loonies and toonies, or pre-purchase your refreshments through Eventbrite.
Raffle tickets will be on sale at the venue for Gift Baskets. Buy in-person, or pre-purchase tickets through Eventbrite.
*The affirming ministry of Glebe supports Glebe ‘s work and program in becoming a church that is fully inclusive of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
Congregational Meeting
A reminder: there is a Congregational Meeting October 16th
after the service to approve the budget.
World Food Day Sunday October 16th
Right now, more than 50,000,000 people are facing starvation―almost twice as many as in 2019. As we teeter on the brink of a global hunger crisis, your generosity through Mission & Service has never been more needed. Especially on World Food Day.
Valley of the Birdtail Toronto Book Signing
You are invited. Please bring a friend. We are so proud of this book, and we want to tell you all about it. Indigo Bay and Bloor. 20 October 5-7pm
RSVP at: Book Launch for Valley of the Birdtail, Indigo Books October 20, 2022 5-7pm Tickets, Thu, 20 Oct 2022 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite
Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii)
Prichard Wilson Chair in Law and Public Policy
Decanal Advisor on Indigenous Issues
University of Toronto, Faculty of Law
Available now, with Andrew Stobo Sniderman. https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443466301/valley-of-the-birdtail/
40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism
At last! It is time to begin! Are you ready for 40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism? It all starts today and runs until November 27. Here’s how you can participate:
- Read the daily written reflections on the 40 Days website.
- Be part of a 40 Days Live Event.
- Join the 40 Days Study Group. Today is the last day to sign up!
- Buy a book addressing anti-racism.
- Subscribe to the 40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism newsletter.
There are many other ways to engage—choose what works best for you!
[Image credit: The United Church of Canada]
North Toronto Cluster Events
Check out what is happening through the cluster https://www.ntcnow.ca/events. Events this spring include Bible for Busy People, Responding to Canada’s Overdose Crisis – Facts & Actions Seminar, Stories of My Life and our own Junefest!
Requests
If you have a prayer request to be included as part of our weekly worship or if you wish Cynthia to pray for you or others in her personal devotions please send your requests to prayer@gleberoadunited.org. To ensure confidentiality only Cynthia has access to this email.
Donations and Questions
Please contact our Treasurer at treasurer@gleberoadunited.org if you need any information on donations or have any inquiries about Glebe’s finances.
Your contribution to the Offering can be made by e-Transfer to Glebe Road United Church using email treasurer@gleberoadunited.org OR by mailing a cheque to the Glebe Road United Church address OR by completing the PAR form.
We are thankful for your gifts of time, talent and treasure which help us all to experience, celebrate and share God’s love. Please continue to give as you can, within your means.
Blessings.
