Offering a respectful and safe enviornment with food and conversation for vulnerable populations. Gatherings take place on the first Tuesday of each month (September – June) from 9:00am to 10:30am
Amnesty International Group 65 meet monthly on Zoom. For information and a Group near you, visit https://www.amnesty.ca/what-you-can-do/find-a-group-near-you/#Ontario
Polytechnique and we remember the 14 young women whose lives tragically ended on December 6, 1989. Geneviève Bergeron (21 years old) Mechanical Engineering student Maryse Laganière, (25 years old) Employee, Finance Department Hélène Colgan (23 years old) Mechanical Engineering student Maryse Leclair, (23 years old) Metallurgical Engineering student Nathalie Croteau, (23 years old) Mechanical Engineering student Anne-Marie Lemay, (22 years old) Mechanical Engineering student Barbara Daigneault, 22 years old) Mechanical Engineering student Sonia Pelletier, (28 years old) Mechanical Engineering student Anne-Marie Edward, (21 years old) Chemical Engineering student Michèle Richard, (21 years old) Metallurgical Engineering student Maud Haviernick, (29 years old) Metallurgical Engineering student Annie St-Arneault, (23 years old) Mechanical Engineering student Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz, (31 years old) Nursing student (Université de Montréal) Annie Turcotte, (20 years old) Metallurgical Engineering student
After a COVID hiatus, Fairlawn's volunteer knitters have resumed teaching participants at 40 Oaks in Regent Park (fredvictor.org) to improve their knitting and crocheting skills. There will be a table in the sanctuary on Sunday, December 10 after worship service of their handmade items for sale – with all the proceeds going back to the knitters.
Next Online Gathering: Monday, December 11 at 7:30pm to 9:00pm All readers of the print and online editions are welcome. The December 2023 issue includes: Feminist bible scholars casting the Virgin Mary in a new light What’s missing from Canada’a landmark disability benefit Documentary explores the biblical mistranslation that fostered homophobioa Join us online for review and discussion of articles and features from the current issue of Broadview Magazine. For all readers of Broadview Magazine both online and print copies! ZOOM LOGIN
On Dec 10 1948 the United Nations passed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Amnesty International's "Write for Rights " campaign is the world's largest human rights event . Amnesty International supporters write millions of letters, petitions, emails, etc. on behalf of those whose basic human rights are being attacked. On Dec 17 please join us at the Amnesty tables in the sanctuary and make a difference by adding your signature to the many petitions .
Offering a respectful and safe enviornment with food and conversation for vulnerable populations. Gatherings take place on the first Tuesday of each month (September – June) from 9:00am to 10:30am
Amnesty International Group 65 meet monthly on Zoom. For information and a Group near you, visit https://www.amnesty.ca/what-you-can-do/find-a-group-near-you/#Ontario
The Embrace Action Team needs your cupcake decorating talents to help prepare some special treats for our Social Justice Sunday – Celebration of Kindness. Everyone is welcome. Light snacks will be provided. Questions, contact EA Co-chair Sandy Giles Byrne at
UPDATE - Please note the change in dates for session 2 and 3. Family members struggling with addiction? Mental health issues on the TTC? A homeless person at the stoplight asking for money? With all that is happening in the world today, now is the time to focus on the power of kindness – to ourselves, to our families and to people we think of as others in our city - who might look, sound or act differently than we do. You’re invited to participate in a 3-part online series facilitated by 'on the ground' professionals who will help us learn practical ways to practice kindness in an unkind world. REGISTRATION REQUIRED -> Maximum registration for each series, evening or afternoon, is 12. Evening Series 7:00pm - 8:30pm Monday, February 5 How Can I Be Kind When Addiction Is Impacting My Family and Friends? Guest: Patrick Sullivan, Addiction Counsellor – Bellwood/EHN Canada Tuesday, February 20 How Can I Be Kind When Mental Health Is Impacting My Community? Guests: Diana Jugowiec, M.S.W. and Narot Kabasakal, M.S.W. – CAMH Tuesday, February 27 How Can I Extend Kindness In My Advocacy For Change? Guest: Joe Mihevc, Former Toronto City Councillor Registrants will receive the recurring Zoom login details via email on Thursday, February 1.
Offering a respectful and safe enviornment with food and conversation for vulnerable populations. Gatherings take place on the first Tuesday of each month (September – June) from 9:00am to 10:30am
Amnesty International Group 65 meet monthly on Zoom. For information and a Group near you, visit https://www.amnesty.ca/what-you-can-do/find-a-group-near-you/#Ontario