Notice of our Annual General Meeting With worship and lunch. Please mark March 1st on your calendars. We need your wisdom. Parents with children are encouraged to come, as childcare will be provided. UPCOMING SERVICES February 15th - New Members Sunday We will be welcoming new members and celebrating our community’s life together. If you are interested in learning more about church membership, becoming a member, or transferring your membership at this time please speak with Rev. Alexa. February 18th - Ash Wednesday. Rev. Alexa and others from the ecumenical ministry in Bloor West will be offering the ritual of ashes at Runnymede Subway station during the morning rush hour. March 1st – Annual General Meeting and integrated Worship with Working Lunch. A time for building our community together. Parents with children encouraged to come. Childcare will be provided. UPCOMING EVENTS Taizé Services for Lent - You are warmly invited to a time of prayer, meditation, and stillness in the Taizé tradition during the season of Lent. Beginning on Sunday February 22, 2015 through Sunday March 29, 2015 from 10:05 am to 10:20 am, we will meet in the choir pews for this reflective time which is offered to deepen our Lenten journey as we walk with Christ to the cross. Children’s Drama Class- Windermere United - Ages 6 – 12 Windermere United Church is pleased to announce a drama program for ages 6 – 12. The weekly class will commence on Wednesday, February 4 and run from 5:15 – 6:15pm every Wednesday until June at Windermere United Church. Participants will explore storytelling through music, text and movement. The class project will be a musical version of “The Three Little Pigs”, which will be presented at the end of the session in June. There is no fee for the class. Brian Stevens will be the instructor. For information and registration, please contact the church office at 416-769-5611. LOVE! A Winter Jazz Vespers Sunday, February 8 at 7:00 pm. You are invited to join recording artists Bill MacLean, Barbara Grenier and Brian Stevens as they celebrate love in song on Sunday, February 8th at 7:00pm. LOVE! A Winter Jazz Vespers will feature solos and duets sung by Bill and Barbara with Brian Stevens on piano. The evening will also feature a wine bar. LOVE! A Winter Jazz Vespers is a “pay what you can” event sponsored by Dentistry on Dupont. Windermere United Church is located at 356 Windermere Ave., Toronto. Pusuma Sanctuary Debrief – Monday, February 9th from 7-9 pm. So much has happened to us as a result of our decision to offer sanctuary to the Pusuma family. This conversation will be a chance to discuss what all of this has meant for us as individuals and community. Pancake Supper – In celebration of Shrove Tuesday, We’ll do the cooking and the dishes! You can bring your family and enjoy a night with friends. Tuesday, February 17th from 5:30pm -7pm. Cost $7 for adults,$4 for child , $20 for family. Gluten free supper available as well. Tickets through the office or at the door. Messy Church - On Wednesday, February 25, Windermere United Church will be hosting a “Messy Church” event from 5:30 – 7:00pm. Please join us as we explore the theme of Love. Messy Church is an all ages event for you and your family. It is a time of crafts, activities, music, biblical storytelling and dinner. Arrive when you can, relax and enjoy. For information call 416-769-5611. Windermere United is located at 356 Windermere Ave., Toronto. Lectio Devina – every Friday from 10am – 12 noon, in the parlour. A time of meditative reflection on scripture followed by a light soup lunch. Everyone welcome! East meets West Yoga classes – a fourweek healing journey that includes scripture, poetry, and restorative yoga for body and soul. Tuesday mornings, 9:30-10:45 am starting January 27. Suggested donation $10 per class. Drop in for any of the remaining classes (Feb. 10, 17th).