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"Light from within"

New lighting helps St. Thomas' windows tell their stories after dark.

 

St. Thomas' Parishioners support for PWRDF   Dear Friends of PWRDF,   On behalf of the Board, staff and partners of The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF), I would like to extend our thanks for your recent generous donation of $8,213.70 from your church. Your gift supports the work of PWRDF and its partners in preventive health, mother and child wellness, food security and nutrition, clean water and sanitation, Indigenous language and cultural reclamation, economic empowerment, and emergency humanitarian relief both here at home in Canada and in more than thirty countries around the world. For over 60 years, PWRDF has worked to improve the lives of marginalized people around the world through development programs and relief efforts. We could not achieve these results and helped so many vulnerable men, women and children without the generous support of our caring donors like you.  Thank you again for your support for the work of PWRDF and our vision of creating a truly just, healthy and peaceful world.  With blessings and gratitude,   Will Postma Executive Director

Drawing Closer

January 26, 2023.    read more

Deacon Kate Ann

 

NEWS

Bishop Oulton to resign office of Bishop of Ontario
Blessings to one and all for a Happy New Year and a joyous Epiphany Season as we celebrate the enduring light born into the world in Jesus who manifests the presence of God with us. I trust that you all were able to celebrate Christmas and New Years with friends and family and in the midst of the hustle and bustle of preparations, you were able to find some time for rest and renewal. A new year inevitably brings with it a time for reflection and the possibility of new beginnings...[read more].

 

 

Chats with Brad

Tuesday’s discussion chats will take place every  Tuesday on Zoom at 7:00PM. 

This is an opportunity to keep in touch with others, and dig a bit into the weekly readings, in a very relaxed and comfortable forum. 

  Everyone and anyone is welcome.  It is a relaxed and conversational environment, centered on the readings for the upcoming Sunday each week.  People are welcome to ‘pop in’ or ‘pop out’ at their convenience. 

Please email Sandra at office@stthomasbelleville.ca to sign up for either In-person or virtual.

 

Memorial Plaque from St. Thomas' Belleville

The Archives Showcase recently featured a memorial note provided for the laying of the cornerstone of St. Thomas’ Anglican Church in 1865. This note, printed on silk, provides an opportunity to examine the establishment of the parish of St. Thomas' and provide insight into church history and discussion around heritage preservation within the Anglican Diocese of Ontario.

Parish Council Highlights

Council meets every second Tuesday of the month. These events are shown on the website calendar.

 

MUSIC AT ST THOMAS'

 Director of Music

 

                                   Robert Martin, Voice and Piano Teacher

     In addition to Robert Martin’s duties as Director of Music at St Thomas Anglican Church, Robert is a voice and piano teacher with over twenty years’ experience teaching in Belleville.  Robert Martin is a past member of the prestigious Canadian Opera Company Ensemble Studio. He has sung solo tenor roles with the COC and has sung in the chorus as well. Robert has sung in concert with a variety of orchestras. Most recently, he sang the role of Siegfried in the Opera by Request (Toronto) productions of “Siegfried” and “Gotterdamerung”. Robert has had many students go on to study voice in University and college. His students also may have the opportunity to sing solos in St. Thomas Sunday services.

  Contact Robert Martin at rbrtmartin6@gmail.com

COVID-19 UPDATE  

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Further Information is available on the diocesan website by way of the COVID-19 Resource Hub. 

 

St. Thomas' Food Ministry

Led by Sheila Stanley, St. Thomas’ Food ministry is one of the ways that St Thomas’ Anglican Church helps to address food insecurity in our community.

 

 Meatless Monday at St. Thomas'

Meatless Monday is a global movement that everyone can join – and enjoy! It’s easy, inexpensive and a chance to make a really make difference. Read more and find recipes.

 

 

Kitchen user education

 Please stay current with proper kitchen safety and practices.

The Kitchen Manual can be found as a download in the Resource section of this website. This should be read periodically by all users to keep updated. Any questions should be directed to the church kitchen management team. This is important for insurance purposes.

Education sessions for those requiring supervisor training or those wishing an update will be held as needed. Please give your name to the office and the Kitchen Team will get back to you with the time of the next session. The education only takes about half an hour, but it’s a vital part of our compliance with local health and safety regulations, now that we have been approved to cook and serve food to the general public.

Register for training through the office by phoning 613 962-3636 or emailing office@stthomasbelleville.ca. 

 

ST THOMAS' AND ST PAUL'S MINISTRY FUND-

Following considerable discussion, the purpose, funding sources, project proposals and application process have been redefined.  click here to get all the details

HOYER MEMORIAL FUND  for more information

 

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LIFE EVENTS

Baptism - For information on being baptised, please go here

Weddings - If you are interested in celebrating your wedding at St. Thomas', please go here