The document provides updates from Christ Church Deer Park including announcements of upcoming events, clergy contact information, and thank you messages. Six working groups have been formed to help transform and revitalize the parish. Events advertised include yoga classes, AA meetings, choir rehearsals, film screenings, and workshops on flowers and contemplative prayer. Natalie Kemp has also been appointed as the new Director of Children and Youth Ministry.

1. CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK
“IN THE WORKS”
PARISH CLERGY ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
Thank you to all who have participated in our parish visioning 416-920-5211
exercise over the past two months. “In The Works” is the
The Rev. Kevin Robertson, Rector ext. 26
name we have given to this process, in which we are
The Rev. Canon Douglas Graydon, Associate Priest ext. 27
imagining new initiatives that will help to transform and The Rev. Julie Meakin, Assistant Curate ext. 31
revitalize our community. The Rev. Dr. Peter Slater, Honorary Assistant
The Rev. Dr. Karen Hamilton, Ecumenical Partner
Six working groups have convened to chart a course in priority (United Church of Canada)
areas. If you were not able to be a part of the initial meetings,
we still welcome your full participation. The working groups
are meeting throughout the fall and winter, so please contact PARISH STAFF January 6 2 0 1 3
the facilitators if you would like to join the conversation and Eric Robertson, Organist & Director of Music ext. 25
Natalie Kemp, Director of Children’s Education PromiseLand Kids are invited to stay in the Sanctuary with their
move the initiatives forward: families this morning.
Jean King, Parish Administrator ext. 22
Elisabeth Lunder, Part-time Bookkeeper ext. 32 The Nest (certified childcare for infants to age 4) is open
Welcoming Jill MacRae & William Jackson during the Sunday 10 am service on the third floor.
Denis Delisle, Custodian ext. 35
Discerning Gifts for Lay Ministry David Moore
Opening Up Our Sacred Space & Grounds CHURCHWARDENS
Walter Blackwell, Rector’s Warden 416 964-1462
Welcome to Christ Church Deer Park. On Sundays we invite
Bob Hutchison & Henry Zaluski you to stay for refreshments after the service at Holy Grounds Café
Robert Morrow, People’s Warden 416 421-7017
Developing Spiritual Practices Gavin Keachie Carolyn Kearns, Deputy Warden 416 488-7436 in Elliott Hall through the Chapel upstairs.
Building Community Inside & Out Michael Overbury
Raising Spiritual Kids Andrew van Nostrand & Chris Symonds
This Week at Christ Church
Name Tags - If you would like a nametag, we invite you to call Monday – January 7 Thursday – January 10
the parish office and we would be happy to create one for Yoga – 9:30 am Yoga – 9:30 am
A Thank You… you. Call 416-920-5211 x 22 or jking@thereslifehere.org AA – noon Lunchtime Chamber Music –12:10 pm
It has been wonderful to be here at Christ Church Deer Park AA Primary Purpose – 7 pm OA – 12:15 pm
during the month of December, during which time I was Large print Orders of Service are available from the Toronto Children’s Chorus - 4 pm Choir rehearsal – 6:30 pm
AA Book Study – 7 pm
awaiting a new Assistant Curate appointment. I am grateful that Sidespeople.
CCDP has been my Parish community during this Season of
Advent and Christmas. It has been a privilege to be back here Free Sunday parking is available on Sunday mornings (up to Tuesday – January 8 Friday– January 11
among you, and to become re-acquainted with many of you 1:30 pm) at the public parking lot, just across from the church ACW – St. Andrews Group 10 am AA – Miracle Group – 12:15 pm
Current Events Club – 12 noon Toronto Children’s Chorus –4 pm
again, having served as the theological student at CCDP for five on Heath Street. Stamp your parking ticket using the church Bridge Club – 1 pm AA Book Study – 7 pm
months in 2008. And so a heartfelt thank you to the address stamp found on the table at the Bell tower door. Toronto Children’s Chorus –4 pm
Parishioners, to the staff, to Kevin for the invitation to come to After Church go to the customer service office with your Underearners Anon –6 pm
the Parish, and to Julie for graciously sharing in the liturgical validated ticket where you will be given an exit ticket. Park Wednesday – January 9 Saturday, January 12
roles during this month. only in the lower levels. 7am – Holy Eucharist Toronto Flute School - 1:30 pm
With thanks, best wishes and Blessings to you in the New Year. Staff Meeting – 10 am
AA – noon & 7 pm
Jo-Anne Billinger Phoenix CA – 7 pm
Yoga – 7 pm

2. Workshop for flower enthusiasts.
SERVICES THIS WEEK If you love flowers and are
Wednesday, January 9 2013
interested in assisting with the
7 am – Holy Eucharist
Sunday flower arrangements come
Homilist: The Reverend Canon Douglas Graydon
to a special workshop on January 21
January 13 – The Baptism of the Lord at 10 am in the Church. For more information call Nina
January 13 2013 at 4:30 pm 8 am/10 am - Holy Eucharist Overbury at 416 921-7770 or email at
Amanda Tosoff Trio Homilist: The Reverend Kevin Robertson nina.overbury@sympatico.ca
Sister Act
2013 Offering Envelopes are available for pickup by the Bell Tuesday, January 15 - 7pm (1992)
A Training Session for Subdeacons, Chalice-Bearers and
Tower door next to the font. If you would like envelopes please
Servers will take place in the church on Sunday, January 13, Dir. Emile Ardelino, 100 Min.
from 11:45 am-12:30 pm. If you are already a part of these
contact Elisabeth Lunder in the Parish Office at 416-920-5211
In this long-time family favourite, a Reno
ministries, or would like to be, please plan to attend this
x32 or bookkeeper@christchurchdeerpark.org
lounge singer witnesses a mob murder and the
workshop. police hide her in a traditional convent.
A Confirmation Program will be offered in the new year. If you
The Annual Vestry Meeting will take place on Sunday, are interested in being confirmed next April, please speak with Initially, she has a little trouble fitting in but
February 24, 2013 beginning at 11:30 am. All heads of parish one of the clergy in order to register for the course. ultimately teaches the sisters as many lessons as they teach her.
groups and organizations are asked to submit their 2012 Refreshments served. Free admission, all are welcome.
reports electronically. Please email them to the parish office by Thank you so much for the thoughtful farewell party and gifts. I (Donations to help defray costs are gratefully accepted.)
Sunday, January 27.
am truly overwhelmed by your generosity! I feel so blessed to
have been part of this amazing community and to have had the Pilgrimage to the Heart... Join us for a Lenten Quiet Day on
A Financial Forum will take place following both services on Saturday, February 16th from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Anglican
Sunday, February 17, 2013. This will be an opportunity to opportunity to worship and learn with the children and teens
convent of the Sisters of St John the Divine (on Cummer
review 2012 financial statements prior to the Annual Vestry over the past few years.
Avenue, btw Yonge and Bayview, about a 10-15 minute drive
Meeting on Sunday, February 24th. from here). We will learn about and practise a way of silent,
I am now embarking on a new chapter in my life and will be contemplative prayer. Cost is $25 per person and includes lunch.
relocating to Hannover, Germany to plan an Interfaith Youth Deadline to register is January 18th. Please speak to the Reverend
Summit on the Millennium Development Goals. I am really Julie Meakin for more details.
looking forward to this opportunity but I will miss you all very
Thursday January 10 much. The Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment
12:10 pm Thank you again for everything! Hilary of Natalie Kemp as our Director of Children and Youth
Beth Silver – cello Ministry. Natalie is a qualified school teacher, and comes
Jenna Richards - piano Challenging Christianity meets on Friday, January 11, noon to
1:30 p.m. in the Arthur Smith room to discuss New Year's to us with experience in various education contexts. Please
resolutions regarding church and society and sum up conclusions extend to her a warm CCDP welcome.
An ACW Executive Meeting will take place Tuesday, January from the December discussion of scientific conceptions of "the
15th at 11 am in the Arthur Smith Room. universe within."