The document summarizes construction projects and liturgical schedule changes at St Barnabas church during August. The Accessibility Plus project involves constructing a ramp and renovating washrooms to improve accessibility. Worship will temporarily move to the chapel area while construction occurs. The entrance is also being redecorated to welcome visitors for an upcoming festival.

1. This August at
St Barnabas we're
In accessibility, worship &welcome
The Accessibility Plus project gets under way this month.
The first phase will be the construction of a ramp linking the Upper
Hall vyith the nave and the remodeling of the existing washroom
level with the Upper Hall
The second phase involves the creation of a new accessible
washroom level with the nave and a remodeled Sacristy.
Construction should be complete by September lih.
A reminder that washrooms will not be available in the construction
area until later in the month.
Please ask the sidespeople or Wardens for assistance
accessing alternative locations.

2. Moving Forward for Worship
Starting Sunday, August 3rd, we w ill be coming together in a new
way to celebrate the Lord's Day.
Construction of the new ramp and washrooms will have already
begun, requiring us to give the work site lots of leeway.
To prevent dust and debris entering the newly cleaned organ, it will
be sealed up and remain silent during August.
The piano, which will be pressed into regular service, also needs to
be protected away from the work area . And the same goes for
members of the "Summer Choir" who have been gathering in the
Chancel!
All these necessities have served as the mother of invention. The
solution - arrived at after consultation - is to regroup and move
forward - joining in a single Eucharist celebrated in the Chapel with
additional seating in the adjacent pews in the Nave as required .
A SINGLE SERVICE ON SUNDAYS AT 1 0:30 AM
GATHERING ON THE CHAPEL SIDE OF THE CHURCH
At Communion time, those kneeling to receive can use the
communion rail; those who may wish to receive standing can do so
at a designated station nearby. Sidespeople will be there to assist.
Of course this relocation will require adjustment and patience from
everyone. At the same time, it provides the opportunity for us all to
be together in a new way.
Thanking you for your understanding and cooperation,
The Leadership Team

3. LITURGICAL SCHEDULE
Please note all Sunday celebrations will take place in the Chapel area
until the completion of the Accessibility project.
Thursday August ih
Noon Eucharist - Celebrating the Transfiguration
Fr David Hoopes, Preacher and Presider
Sunday August 10th- Pentecost 9
10:30am Sung Eucharist in the Chapel area
Thursday August 14th
Noon Eucharist
Fr David Hoopes, Preacher and Presider
Sunday August 1ih- Pentecost 10
10:30am Sung Eucharist (p. 230) and Anointing for Healing
The Rev. Lee McNaughton, Visiting Preacher and Presider
Thursday August 21st
Noon Eucharist
Fr David Hoopes, Preacher and Presider
Sunday August 24th- Pentecost 11
10:30a m Morning Prayer
The Rev Grace Caldwell, Preacher and Officiant
Thursday August 28th
Noon Eucharist
Fr David Hoopes, Preacher and Presider
Sunday August 31st- Pentecost 12
10:30am Sung Eucharist (p. 185)
The Rev. Lee McNaughton, Visiting Preacher and Presider
Fr David Hoopes will be on call in cases of Pastoral Emergency
and may be contacted care of the Church office and the Wardens.
We we lcome the Rev lee M cNaughton to St Barnabas and thank
Peter Dunphy, who will be providing piano accompaniment
through the month of August.
A specia l word of appreciation to Deacon Grace for officiating at
Morning Prayer in addition to her ongoing ministry in the parish .
Fr Jonathan

4. Moving forward in Welcome
In preparation for this year's Taste of the Danforth, the main
entrance to the church has been redecorated and a new historical
display will be installed.
Pictures, portraits, photographs and rolls of honour will provide
guests and visitors a panoramic view of our parish's life and witness
here on the Danforth.
We look forward to welcoming hundreds of visitors to St Barnabas
during this month, and are grateful for those volunteering as
greeters.
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