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Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

Parishioners have been getting to know each other better through an event called "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner". Folks offer to be hosts and others offer to be guests for lunch, dinner, tea.  The hosts do not know who is coming until they arrive -- although they have numbers, information on likes dislikes, allergies etc. The first events were on April 14th, with the last one being scheduled for May 19th.

Here are some pictures of a High Tea held yesterday at the home of Liz Norris and Sylvi Dawes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Chilli Cookoff  -  Feb 25, 2012

On Saturday, Feb 25th, no less than twelve chefs prepared chilli for our chilli cook off.  All of the offerings were absolutely delicious and the results were close. In the end, prize winners were as follows: First Place, Roger Stone; Second Place, Nicole Dalloway and Steve Dow (tied for second place); Third Place, Liz Norris.

 We all had a lovely time and were entertained by the children as they twirled around the room in high spirits.

 

 

 

 

Bishop John's Visit

Jan 22, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Open Table December 17, 2011

Christmas came early on Saturday December 17th at St. Thomas Open Table Community Meal. Many “elves” helped to prepare and serve to almost 100 guests a festive meal of roast turkey with all the trimmings followed by a scrumptious ice cream yule log. The evening was made extra special by the colourful table settings and most enjoyable musical entertainment provided by Fern Massey and friends.

The Open Table Meal, held the third Saturday of each month (except July and August), is open to all at no charge. Doors open at 4:30 pm and meal is served at 5:00 pm.

 

Advent 1, November 27, was "Back to Church Sunday" at St. Thomas. It was an opportunity to invite people who do not ordinarily attend church to come to a service. A cake was provided downstairs with other refreshments. Cornerstone provided contemporary music and the church was decorated for Advent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

St Thomas Snowflake Bazaar on Nov 5, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

St Thomas Youth Group Hosts the coffee hour on Oct 16, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Open Table Community Meal

On Saturday evening ( October 15) a delicious spaghetti and meatball dinner was served to approximately 90 guests.  An enjoyable evening was had by all, including the "staff" from St. Thomas.

A meal is held the third Saturday in each month ( except for July and August), open to all.  There is no charge. Doors open at 4:30 and the meal is served at 5 p.m.

 

 

 

Thanksgiving Service Oct 9, 2011

The church was beautifully decorated for the Harvest and we all gave thanks for our blessings. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Oct. 2nd the Church was taken over with animals awaiting their blessing. These are a few pictures of those attending.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Youth Cottage weekend at Rev. Jane's cottage - June 10, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Saturday, June 4th about 25 members of the congregation came together for a “visioning day” in response to Gift - Growing in Faith Together. We broke into groups to consider and dream our future faith community at St. Thomas based on our mission statement. The statement is here on this site, and you will note the three main ideas. We had fun even though our imaginations were stretched in the process. It was interesting to see the number of times we reached consensus. I think we can call the day a success based on the comment of a participant who summed it up with, “This was more fun than I thought it was going to be!” We will be looking forward to the input of all; this is vital. Please feel free to discuss and enquire about Gift with any parish council member....   Margaret Stone

 

 

 

 

 

Rev. Jane blessing the new cross - April 17, 2011 (12 photos)

 - photos courtesy of John Clarke

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Installation of the new cross on the roof - April 15, 2011 (9 photos)

 - photos courtesy of John Clarke

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Silent Night Project Video at 8:30 Service

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Silent Night Project Video at 10:30 Service

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Snowflake Bazaar - Nov 6, 2010 (11 photos)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chennette Haunt for the youth - Oct 28, 2010 (14 photos)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanksgiving Service, Oct 10, 2010 (3 photos)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Saturday September 18th the 7th Open Table at St. Thomas was held in the Church Hall.  Approximately 75 people in all sat down to enjoy a lovely meal of roast pork and gravy, with apple sauce, mashed potatoes, corn and salad.  Two kinds of cake were served for dessert.  This Community meal is held on the 3rd Saturday of each month, it is completely free but donations are accepted from anyone who wishes to give.  The pictures show only a part of the gathering, the real spirit of the occasion is heard in the buzz of conversation as people meet old friends and make new ones.  (4 photos)    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turkey Dinner Preparations with Chef Paul Allen and crew.  A wonderful dinner was enjoyed by many.  Thanks to Nancy & Paul for managing the fundraiser.  Sept 25, 2010 (7 photos)