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Little Rainbow Fish Drop-in
A drop-in playgroup for children 0 - 5 years of age and their caregivers. Join friends Wednesday (inside) and Friday (outside) at 10:00 am See Facebook for details
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Noonday Prayer
Wednesdays, 12:00 pm
Join us via Zoom for a noon hour prayer and reflection. “The Desert Shall Bloom”
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88263841649?pwd=SXhQazRtVUJzaGY5NytHdzBGeVdtZz09
Meeting ID: 882 6384 1649, Passcode: 058815
Dial by your location +1 647 374 4685 +1 647 558 0588
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Taize Labyrinth Walk
Come and Find the Quiet Centre
Wednesday, December 7, 6:00 pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87118343252?pwd=cUV1eGJrMlFZOUpvbFFuK0Y2TktDQT09
Meeting ID: 871 1834 3252, Passcode: 543336
Dial by your location +1 647 374 4685 +1 647 558 0588
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Advent Study Group
Searching for Bethlehem with Dr JJ. Join us on Zoom for a special Advent study group Thursdays at 3:00 pm, “Touch the Joy”
- Thursday, December 8, 3:00 pm - John the Baptist, A Millennial Rock Star
- Thursday, December 15, 3:00 pm - Mary Maiden, the Midwife and the Crone
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82819478194?pwd=dkRQMU1VbGdZWnY3Y2JFQmVFT1RHUT09
Meeting ID: 828 1947 8194, Passcode: 909841
Dial by your location +1 647 374 4685 +1 647 558 0588
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Yoga Online with Linda Nicolson
A weekly hour of non-competitive, gentle, calming Hatha yoga, Thursdays at 4:30 pm
Dial by your location +1 647 374 4685 +1 647 558 0588
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Santa Breakfast
Saturday, December 10 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Hello Manor Road families,
Now that we have snow on the ground it seems right to be entering the Advent and Christmas season and there are lots of opportunities to help you get into the spirit at MRUC.
 Saturday December 10th is our annual Santa Pancake Breakfast from 9:30 am -12 pm. Join us for a parade, pancakes, pics with Santa and local artisans and craft vendors. We're looking for volunteers so let me know if you're interested and available to help out.
 Sunday December 11th during service we're having an impromptu Christmas Pageant so be sure to join us at 10:30 and you can be part of the story!
 Sunday December 18th at 5 pm is our Outdoor Nativity with live animals. Bundle up and get ready for a live donkey, sheep, geese and a real baby Jesus.
 Saturday December 24th at 4 pm is our family friendly Christmas Eve service. Light a candle with us and celebrate this sacred night. Every Sunday we have children's time at church so join us for service. There is something there for everyone at every age!
Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions and I look forward to celebrating the season with you!
Allison
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Our Superstars @ the Manor
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Manuel: 25 years, we cross the milestone together
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Gerald Martindale, our supply musician
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Looking for Knitters
The Roehampton Shelter is looking for a group to do some knitting or crocheting for an afternoon, please contact the office at manorroaduc@gmail.com if you'd like to participate. Prefer to knit at home? The shelter is also looking for throw blankets for donation.
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Advent, Week 3
Our Advent journey continues with Mary and Joseph as they travel to Bethlehem and where they found joy along their journey. Mary and Joseph lived in the small city of Nazareth. About a week or so before Mary was due to deliver this baby, Emperor Caesar Augustus and his government ordered that a Census must take place. This census was used to count people, as a way of keeping track of the population, and in order for this census to happen, everyone had to return to their respective hometown. Unfortunately for the expecting couple, this meant that Joseph and the very pregnant Mary would have to travel all the way to Bethlehem as it was Joseph’s hometown. While we do not know for certain, it is estimated that this journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem would have taken four to ten days with the very pregnant Mary riding on the back of a donkey. The path to Bethlehem would have been filled with hills, harsh weather conditions, thieves, and dangerous animals - it is a miracle that the couple made it to Bethlehem safely! However, Mary and Joseph weren’t the only couple who made the journey; the town was filled with people who had also come to be registered for the Roman census, not leaving anywhere for the expecting couple to stay. While their journey to Bethlehem was far from easy, the couple found joy in the special baby that Mary was carrying.
Wondering
Where you see the joy in this story?
I wonder how Mary and Joseph felt about having to travel?
I wonder how Mary and Joseph stayed safe on their journey?
I wonder what items you would take for a long journey from one place to another?
I wonder what happens next in Mary and Joseph’s journey?
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Photo by Jordan Whitt on Unsplash
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November 2022
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General Fund Offerings
$9,121.50
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Budgeted
$6,952
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Better or Worse
+ $2169.50
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Mission & Service Offerings
$988.00
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Budgeted
$1,255
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Better or Worse
- $267.00
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From Congregational Care
As we navigate these challenging times, the Congregational Care Team is available to help with driving to appointments, shopping for groceries, banking, etc. To connect with a Congregational Care Team member, feel free to call:
- Susan Johnson 416 481 3857
- Betty Kelman 416 481 3609
- Rev Dr John Joseph Mastandrea 416 809 6044
- Don Reynolds 416 231 5647
- Susan Logie 647 622 8166
Stay healthy and well,
Susan Johnson
Chair, Congregational Care Team
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How can you support our Manor Road United Community of Faith?
1. By e-transfer from your bank to Manor Road United Church at manorroaduc@gmail.com.
2. On our website using Canada Helps, at http://manorroadunitedchurch.com/ministry/financial-giving/ . Note, 4% of your donation is used by Canada Helps for administrative costs.
3. By mailing a cheque to Manor Road United Church:
Attention: Marianne Eschker
Manor Road United Church
240 Manor Road East
Toronto, Ontario
M4S 1R8
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