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THIS WEEK: February 5 - 12

Sun (5) 9:30 a.m. Choir Practice – Sanctuary

10:30 a.m. Worship: – Sanctuary

12:30 – 5:30 p.m. Keun Sarang – Sanct., Lib.,Fr. Rm., Kit., Gn. Rm.

3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Meeting – Heritage Room

Mon (6) 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Montessori School – Friendship Room*

12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Bridge – Auditorium*

6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Meditation – Library

6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Sparks – Auditorium*

6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Brownies – Auditorium*

6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Guides - Friendship Room *

7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Cubs – Auditorium, Kitchen*

7:00 p.m. Fellowship – Youth Room

7:30 p.m. Meeting – Garden Room

7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Yoga – Foyer*

8:35 p.m. Ulterior Worship - Sanctuary

Tues (7) 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Montessori School – Friendship Room*

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Bible Study – Heritage Room

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Bridge – Auditorium *

11:30 – 1:00 p.m. Soup Lunch – Garden Room

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Mad Mat Makers – Heritage Room

7:30 p.m. United Church Creeds Workshop – Sanctuary

7:30 p.m. Enneagram – Foyer

7:30 p.m. Rachel UCW – Heritage Room

Wed (8) 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Montessori School – Friendship Room*

10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Aerobics – Auditorium*

6:45 – 7:45 p.m. Beavers – Auditorium*

Thurs (9) 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Montessori School – Friendship Room*

8:45 a.m. Nia Dance – Auditorium

10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Yoga – Foyer*

12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Toronto Choristers – Auditorium

7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Scouts – Auditorium*

7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Yoga – Foyer*

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Choir Practice – Sanctuary

Fri (10) 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Montessori School – Friendship Room*

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Meeting – Foyer

6:30 p.m. Guides Sleepover – Audit., Kitchen, Friendship Room

7:00 – 10:00 p.m. A. A. – Heritage Room

Sat (11) 6:00 – 8:00 a.m. Keun Sarang

Until 10:30 a.m. Guides Sleepover – Audit., Kitchen, Fr. Room

4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Words Hurt – Sanctuary

Sun (12) 9:30 a.m. Choir Practice – Sanctuary

10:30 a.m. Worship – Sanctuary

12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Winter Reading Group – Heritage Room

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Meeting – Youth Room

12:30 – 5:30 p.m. Keun Sarang – Sanct., Lib., Fr. Rm., Kit., Gn. Rm

7:30 p.m. Definitely NOT Church – Sanct., Gn. Room, Foyer

* indicates activities which require registration and payment

UPCOMING EVENTS

· February 18 (Sat) Family Fun Night

· February 20 (Mon) Blood Donor Clinic

· February 21 (Tues) Order of Good Cheer: The Metropolitan Silver Band*

· February 25 (Sat) Men’s Breakfast

· February 25 – March 1 (Sat - Thurs) Kiwanis Music Festival

· February 26 (Sun) Wholeness is …Prayer

· February 28 (Tues) Wholeness is …Prayer

· February 29 (Wed) Lecture: Into Film II: Citizen Kane*

· March 3 (Sat) Amadeus Concert*

· March 4 (Sun) Something Like Church

· March 4 (Sun) Annual Meeting

· March 7 (Wed) Lecture: Into Film II: Shadow of a Doubt*

· March 8 (Thurs) Music at Midday: Twentieth-Century French Organ Music

· March 11 (Sun) Winter Reading Group: With or Without God

· March 14 (Wed) Lecture: Into Film II: Singin’ in the Rain*

· March 21 (Wed) Lecture: Into Film II: High Noon*

· March 25 (Sun) Definitely NOT Church

· March 27 (Tues) Order of Good Cheer: The Don Mills Collegiate Jazz Band *

· March 28 (Wed) Lecture: Into Film II: 2001: A Space Odyssey*

· March 28 (Wed) Wholeness is …Music

· March 31 (Sat) Men’s Breakfast

· March 31 (Sat) A Concert of Mozart and Vivaldi

· April 1 (Sun) Palm Sunday

· April 5 (Thurs) Music at Midday: Music for Holy Week

· April 5 (Thurs) Maundy Thursday

· April 6 (Fri) Good Friday

· April 8 (Sun) Easter Sunday

· April 17 (Tues) UCW Fashion Show

· April 20 (Fri) Barbara Seagram : Intermediate Bridge Lessons

· April 27 – 28 (Fri - Sat) Alistair Hoy Memorial Blood Donor Clinic

· April 29 (Sun) Definitely NOT Church

· May 3 (Thurs) Music at Midday: The Virtuoso Organ

· May 5 (Sat) Jubilee Annual Garage Sale

· May 8 (Tues) Order of Good Cheer presents The Toronto Choristers*

· May 11 – 12 (Fri – Sat) Women’s Day Weekend

· May 18 – 19 (Fri – Sat) Studio Group of Artists

· June 1 (Fri) Marathon Bridge

· June 1 (Fri) Arden and the Tourists Fun Raiser

· June 14 (Thurs) Definitely NOT Church

* indicates activities which require registration and payment

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUNDAY MORNING DISCOVERY ZONES:

Ages 4 – 8: Following Jesus

Ages 9 – 12: Creation Station: The Jonah Story with Donna Rutz and Jo Dullard

Ages 13+: Writing the Script with Lee-Ann

Study Groups for this week

Tuesday Morning Bible Study, 8-9am.

Living the Questions

Resumes Tuesday, February 14, 1:00 - 3pm

Guide to the Bible

Resumes Wednesday, February 15 @ 7:30 p.m. (Chapter 12)

It’s SOUP!!!!

Through January, February and March we will be offering Soup and Bread

in the Garden Room on Tuesdays from

11:30 am – 1:00pm.

Join us. Bring a Friend.

We eat, we talk, who knows what friendships might occur or what radical plans might emerge!!!

Our Next Gathering will be

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Join us for

Ulterior Worship

Soft, Gentle, ReFreshing

It’s better, when you’re there....

Power in Numbers

Join Lee-Ann for a learning and discussion series on the Enneagram, a spiritual / personality assessment tool that can help you to honour your truest self and guide your direction on the journey of life. It's a fun and enlightening exploration into self-awareness and helps makes sense of why others don't do things your way! Get the most out of team work and encourage family cooperation by understanding and capitalizing on others' passions too!

Tuesday, February 7, 7:30 p.m. – Relatively Speaking - Find new strategies for bringing out the best in others who are motivated in different ways.

Please let Lee-Ann or the office know if you would like to participate in this series.

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continues with A Hidden Wholeness – Journey Toward and Undivided Life by Parker J. Palmer on February 12th and With or Without God by Greta Vosper on March 11, 2012. Bring your lunch and join Lee-Ann after church for discussion and reflection. Curl up and read on your own, then come and share your thoughts with others. Let Lee-Ann know if you have any difficulty finding these. If you've already read them and are willing to pass along a copy for someone to borrow that would be great!

February 12th – Hidden Wholeness by Parker J. Palmer

March 11th – With or Without God by Greta Vosper

Please let Lee-Ann or the office know if you would like to participate in any or both of these sessions.

Jubilee Order of Good Cheer Presents:

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.

“THE METROPOLITAN SILVER BAND”

This band has performed in many places in Canada and its thirty talented musicians will be here to present band music at its best – marches, sacred music, overtures and selections from the popular and classical repertoire. Guest artist, baritone Malcolm Sinclair, will also be performing at this concert. Admission at the door: $10. Refreshments will follow the concert.

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Trying to keep warm on the cold days of winter? How about knitting or crocheting or quilting lap covers for ALS patients?

We are meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room on Thursday, February 23^rd. Come join us.

Lap covers can be any pattern, any colour, as long as they are washable. The sizes for knitted or crocheted are 35” x 35”; for quilted 36” x 36”.

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Wholeness is...

a series of evenings exploring avenues toward Wholeness and Balance in our daily lives. These evenings will be presented by a variety of speakers and will follow a format of Presentation, Questions and Answers, and Practical Experience.

Pray Until Something Happens

Sunday, February 26, 7:30 – 9:30. Psychiatrist Dr. John Thornton explores the value of Prayer for believers and non-believers. He will introduce participants to the Prayer Wheel and the simple and profound practice of prayer for all people.

The Healing Power of Laughter

Wednesday, March 21, 7:30 – 9:30. Popular speaker and lecturer, Paul Huschilt will introduce participants to the healing and restorative power of laughter, sharing with us ‘7 Humour Habits for Healthy Living’.

Meditation

Wednesday, April 25, 7:30 – 9:30. Popular and local Yogi, Cathy Mines of Reach Yoga shares the variety and power of Meditation. “Everything we need to know, we already know inside.”

Integral Living

Wednesday, May 23, 7:30 – 9:30pm. Our own Lee Ann Ahlstrom will introduce participants to the Practice of Integral Living, bringing together East and West, Modern and Cutting Edge techniques, and insight to inspire lives of balance and fullness.

Tickets for each evening are $10 at the door, or a series ticket for all four evenings can be purchased for $30 from the Church office or at the door on the first evening.

Jubilee United Church invites its members and their friends to our annual curling event to be held at Donalda Club on Sunday March 04th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. No experience is required as there will be training available for beginners. Cost is $20.00 per person.

There will be a sign up poster placed in the foyer of the church asking individuals to sign up and state their experience in order that we can develop balanced teams and know how many sheets of ice we will require.

Sponsored by the Fellowship Committee.

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Next Something LIKE Church

March 4 at 7:00 p.m.

Just like church, but a little less structure with music led by guitar, bass, piano and who knows what else? The music is contemporary, the style a little more open, the message… well, come and see!

Music at Midday! Join Dr. Arthur Wenk from 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. for a half-hour of classical music on our new organ.

March 8: Twentieth-Century French Organ Music

Works by Dupré and Alain (featuring the Dupré Cortège and Litanie and the Alain Litanies)

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Jubilee Build Day

Saturday, March 31,

8 am – 4 pm.

Helping to build, not just houses, but homes…

This is how we make neighbours.

A Concert of Mozart and Vivaldi

On Saturday, March 31, 2012, at 7:30 p.m., Jubilee presents “An Evening of Mozart and Vivaldi,” with a massed choir accompanied by the Jubilee Festival Orchestra. The program includes a duet from Don Giovanni, Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 19 in F Major, performed by Arthur Wenk, and one of Antonio Vivaldi’s most popular works, the “Gloria” in D Major. Tickets, on sale in advance and at the door, cost $15.

Organ Stop update: To everyone who has supported this campaign Thank You! There are four Divisions in the organ, two of these have been named in memory of loved ones, with large donations. And 61 of the 225 stops have been taken for $100 each. There are a few people who have paid for their stop but haven’t selected a specific one, so please let me know which one you wish to claim. If you were just waiting for the Christmas rush to end to buy your stop, don’t worry, you haven’t missed out, see Julie Ashdown.

In 2012, look forward to a Jazz Evening Worship Service, Pop Music Evening Worship Service and Celtic Evening Worship Service… Check here or follow us on Facebook for details as they become available.

Looking for a project?

Looking for a way to touch lives?

Looking for a way to make a difference?

Here are a couple of opportunities:

1. We are looking some people to help plan, prepare and serve the Maundy Thursday Meal and Service. We usually get 80 people out for Stew and Worship around the table…this year, Rev. Seli is willing to share in the planning and preparation for this gathering if others are interested. If you are interested, speak with him.

2. Jubilee’s Habitat for Humanity build is coming up on March 31 – we could really use a coordinator to help us sign up 20 people, co-ordinate fundraising and share the project with Jubilee folk. Interested in building something special? Talk with Rev. Seli.

3. On June 1, we are having a Jubilee FUNraiser. Not a fundraiser, but an evening of music and BBQ. We have the pulled pork arranged; we have Arden and the Tourists coming back to provide the music – but we could sure use a couple of people to shepherd this event. If you are interested in working with Rev. Seli on this – tell him!!

4. The Nominations Committee is looking for people to fill three volunteer positions within the congregation. If you would like to consider serving as one of these, please contact a member of the Nominations Committee – Bob Nicholls, Dick Patrick, Harvey Bride, Joan Neylan or Julie Ashdown.

A. Archivist – The Congregational Archivist, in conjunction with congregational committees, staff members and other positions, ensures the retention of important records of the congregation. The position also works with the Presbytery Archivist to forward appropriate non-current records to the United Church archives.

B. Greeter Team Coordinator – The Greeter Team Coordinator arranges for teams – usually three people – to greet members, friends and visitors attending Sunday morning worship services.

C. In addition, there are always opportunities on the many committees and groups that organize and conduct our many activities. If you would like to consider serving on any of these, please speak to a member of that committee, or call the church office for contact information.

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Prayer List: If you would like to add a name to our Prayer List, please contact Ruth Nicholls 416-445-2642.

If you know of someone who is ill, in the hospital, or just needing a friendly call, please advise the Pastoral Care Team through Ruth Nicholls at 416-455-2642. Pastoral Care is everyone’s responsibility.

Jubilee Fitness

Wednesday Mornings

**Now starting at a new time: 10:00am to 11:00am**

With a certified fitness instructor. $5.00 per class. All fitness levels welcome

For more information please call or email Deborah Johnston 416-751-8298 Deborah.johnston@sympatico.ca

Stress Less Now!!

Now is your chance to join an ever-growing group of dedicated YOGA enthusiasts. A gentle morning stretch with certified instructor Cathy Mines. She helps you to work at your own pace and level and you can even do postures sitting in a chair. Increase your flexibility, breathing and strength. $14 drop in fee or a 10 week pass is $113.00. Thursdays, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

All levels welcome!

Go to www.reachyoga.ca or call 416-803-9907 for more information.

GOOD FOOD BOX – are you getting yours?

FoodShare’s flagship program, the Good Food Box distributes between 2,500 and 3000 boxes per month through 200 neighbourhood-based drop-offs, including Jubilee United Church. They buy only top quality fresh fruit and vegetables directly from local farmers and from the Ontario Food Terminal. A newsletter that offers nutritional information, plus easy and economical food preparation tips, accompanies all boxes.

If you would like receive a Good Food Box, please call the Jubilee office and speak with Pat or Anne-Mari at 416-447-6846. Orders are placed once a month.

For more info on the program including the various box options, please visit www.foodshare.net

OTHER IMPORTANT JUBILEE INFORMATION

Would you like to reach us?

Office Hours:

Monday: OFFICE STAFFED BY VOLUNTEERS morning only

Tuesday: 10 - 4

Wednesday: 9 - 4

Thursday: 9 - 4

Friday: 9 - 1

Leave a message: (416)447-6846

Norm: x 103 nseli@jubileeunited.ca

Lee-Ann: x 104 leeann.ac@jubileeunited.ca