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1 Dewi Sant Welsh United Church · 33 Melrose Avenue · Toronto, ON M5M 1Y6

Telephone: 416-485-7583 · Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

September 5, 2019 E-blast

Hello from Dewi Sant Welsh United Church

It seems like just yesterday that summer began and here we are in the month of

September! I am looking forward to seeing everyone this Sunday at the DSWUC

Bilingual Service which will include the sacrament of Communion. I am especially

looking forward to hearing about everyone's summer stories at our tea gathering

following the service.

I find myself at the stage of life where time seems to accelerate each year. In

speaking with a few of you, this is a common feeling as we grow older. Where

once it felt like a life-time until our next birthday, now a whole decade passes in

the blink of an eye! This Sunday we will hear the words of Psalm 139 that

express the wonder and awe of human existence. Each of us have been

"fearfully and wonderfully made" by a loving God who cares for us each day of

our lives. This psalm tells us that the passing years of our lives are as grains of

sand to God, yet God's care for us is eternal - we come to the end and we are

still with God. While we may not understand the mystery of human existence

(and especially why time speeds up as we get older), the good news is that God

understands us and holds us in love all our days. That is an awesome and

wonderful blessing!

Rev. Liz



A Service of Remembrance will be held for

Anne Johnston

this Saturday, September 7 at 3 p.m. at Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Ave., Toronto.

The service is presented by Dewi Sant Welsh United Church;

Rev. Liz Mackenzie will be presiding.

We are grateful to Fairlawn Avenue United Church

for their generous hospitality in hosting

Dewi Sant Welsh United Church for this service.

Friends may call on the family at Rosar Morrison Funeral Home

at 467 Sherbourne St., Toronto, on Friday, September 6, 2019,

at 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made

to a charity of your choosing.

This Week . . .

Sunday, September 8

Pentecost 13

11 am Bilingual Communion Service

Rev. Liz Mackenzie

Readings for September 8, 2019

Psalm 139: 1 – 18;

Luke 14: 25 – 35.



A Call for Prayers: Hurricane Dorian

In the wake of Hurricane Dorian in the

Bahamas, the United Church calls for your

prayers and solidarity for the people affected

by the catastrophic damage and flooding caused

by the storm. We ask that you also pray for

those in the path of the storm as it moves

toward the United States.

The United Church will continue to monitor events to determine how we can best

offer support to those impacted.

Next Week . . .

Sunday, September 15

Pentecost 14

11 am Worship

Rev. Liz Mackenzie

The DSWUC Interim Ministry Transition Team will be meeting at 12:30 p.m.

on Sunday Sept. 15 in the Clinton room.

Upcoming . . .

September 22 – Session meets after service

September 29 – Official Board meets after service



Looking for readers for upcoming Sunday services.

Please sign up on the list on the bulletin board

or contact Fiona if you are able to help out.

[email protected]; 416-485-7583

Thanks.

Please join us at the Scott Mission on September 30th

where members of Dewi Sant will be volunteering. More details

to come. If interested please add your name to the list that will

be posted on the bulletin board in the hall downstairs……

Diolch yn fawr iawn from the Outreach Committee.

WELSH LANGUAGE CLASSES

For the 26th consecutive year, John Otley is offering

Welsh language classes at Dewi Sant.

• Beginners Class: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday nights

beginning Friday, September 20, 2019.

• Intermediate Class: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Saturday mornings beginning

Saturday, September 21, 2019.

For more information contact John at: [email protected]

THANK YOU JOHN!!!! THANK YOU JOHN!!!! THANK YOU JOHN!!!! THANK YOU JOHN!!!!



The book 'Reading In-Between' will be launched on

Sept.19th. 12:00-1:30 pm at Emmanuel College Centre

for Religion and Its Contexts. Room 107.

This volume presents a tapestry of narratives in which

the lived experiences of eight racially minoritized

theologians and biblical scholars are woven. It is edited by Néstor

Medina, Alison Hari-Singh and HyeRan Kim-Cragg.

Néstor Medina (who we have had the pleasure of hearing at Dewi

Sant ) is Assistant Professor of Religious Ethics and Culture at

Emmanuel College Centre for Religion and Its Context in Toronto. He

has written journal articles and book chapters on liberation,

contextual, and Latina/o theologies. He is the author of Christianity,

Empire and the Spirit (2018).

In Peace, Nêst.



From the Wider Church . . .

Your Vote, Our Future!

How To Engage with your Candidate

Tuesday September 10, 1:00 pm ET/10:00 am PT

or Tuesday September 17, 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT

If we are to be part of a world where human dignity is defended, creation is

mended and gifts are shared for the good of all we must call on candidates and

political leaders to uphold these values in political discourse and in action. Join

this webinar to find out how to best engage candidate during the upcoming

federal election campaign. Experienced political insiders will offer practical

approaches on conversations with campaigning candidates whether its 5 minutes

at the door or at all candidates meetings.

For more information, or to register, go to:

https://www.united-in-learning.com/index.php/webinars

For those interested in climate change (who isn’t?) the

national youth strike with all welcome, is being scheduled for

Sept 20 , you can get updates here on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/events/2891126067627662/ Youth

Climate Strike - Launch of the global week for climate! Public · Hosted by

FridaysforFuture #Climatestrike Toronto/GTA and Climate Strike Canada.



Minute for Mission Singing for Inclusion

Our gifts for Mission & Service support programs at places like Naomi Centre

and Emmanuel House, both part of Stella’s Circle in St. John’s, Newfoundland.

For Canada’s 150th celebration in 2017, Stella’s Circle organized a concert.

Stella’s Circle Sings for Canada featured the premiere of a song written by the

Inclusion Choir with Amelia Curran, and a screening of a film by Roger Maunder

about the process. The Inclusion Choir includes many living on the edges of

Newfoundland society, blended with staff from Stella’s Circle.

The concert was due in large part to three student placements. Reflecting on

their learnings, the students spoke about the power of the song-writing process

and how participants saw the song as “our song.” Music student Kristian said it

allowed her to focus on how music can have an impact on social situations and

lives. For Kristian, the focus was not on getting the job done, but the enjoyment.

Justin, a student in social work, commented on the fact that as soon as choir

members walked out on stage, they stood taller. He saw singing as a mindfulness

act; it focused the mind on the act of singing. Sarah, a student in business

management, saw how the work she learned, in human resources could be put into

action in terms of diversity, and she enjoyed how everyone collaborated.

From the perspective of Stella’s Circle, they saw three students embrace

something new, fit right in, and add value to what was happening at Stella’s

Circle. What a great experience for all!

If Mission & Service giving is already a regular part of your life, thank you so

much! If you have not given, please join me in making Mission & Service giving a

regular part of your life of faith. Loving our neighbour is at the heart of our

Mission & Service.

Rev. Liz back from vacation

` `Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Pentecost 12 11 am Worship

Korean Beacon Church

1:30 – 5 pm

2

Labour Day

3 Korean Beacon Church

6 – 8 am


6 – 8 am

5

Korean Beacon Church 6 – 8 am


6 – 8 am

Rev. Liz’s Day Off

7 Korean Beacon Church 6:30 – 8:30 am


8 Pentecost 13 11 am Bilingual Communion


1:30 – 5 pm

9 Rev. Liz

works from home

10


11


7 pm TWMVC

12



6 – 8 am




15 Pentecost 14

11 am Worship Transition Team

meets

Korean Beacon Church 1:30 – 5 pm

16 Rev. Liz

works from home


6 – 8 am


6 – 8 am

7 pm TWMVC


6 – 8 am


6 – 8 am

7 pm – 9 pm Beginner Welsh Classes



9 am – 12 pm Intermediate Welsh

Classes


22 Pentecost 15

11 am Worship Session meets


1:30 – 5 pm

23 Rev. Liz

works from home


6 – 8 am


6 – 8 am

7 pm TWMVC


6 – 8 am


6 – 8 am

7 pm – 9 pm Beginner Welsh Classes



6:30 – 8:30 am

9 am – 12 pm Intermediate Welsh

Classes


29 Pentecost 16 11 am Worship Official Board

meets

Korean Beacon Church 1:30 – 5 pm

30

Dewi Sant at

Scott Mission Rev. Liz

@ Scott Mission

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