2023 News Stories
Free Community Speaker Series
Optimizing Kids’
Mental and Physical Health
through “Breath”
Why it Matters!
Optimizing Kids’
Mental and Physical Health
through “Breath”
Why it Matters!
Held Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 7 pm.
Presented by Brenda Deugo-Mills, 5 Span Strong Health Program for Kids
The most important investment we can make in our communities is in the health education of our children. Join the 5 Span Strong Health Program for Kids where kids from 5 – 15 learn how movement and breathing techniques support their physical and mental health in everyday modern living situations. Each session combines an element of education and age appropriate and fun exercises.
For more information on the program follow them on:
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/5spanstrongkids/ and
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084924692537
The most important investment we can make in our communities is in the health education of our children. Join the 5 Span Strong Health Program for Kids where kids from 5 – 15 learn how movement and breathing techniques support their physical and mental health in everyday modern living situations. Each session combines an element of education and age appropriate and fun exercises.
For more information on the program follow them on:
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/5spanstrongkids/ and
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084924692537
Pysanky Egg Worskshops
We held six pysanky egg workshops during Lent. The workshops were well attended and enjoyed by ladies and children from the community. The workshops were organized and led by Rev. Sheryl McLeod.
The practice of making Pysanky, Ukrainian Easter Eggs, dates back to ancient times long before the Christian era when Ukrainians worshipped the sun god Dazhboh, which they saw warmed the earth and nurtured new life. Eggs decorated with nature motifs became part of spring rituals. Later Christians embraced the egg as a symbol of the rebirth of all creation realized through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The tradition of making Pysanky was prohibited by the Soviet Union along with all religious practices but with Ukrainian independence in 1991 it was revived. This craft in the meantime had also been maintained by Ukrainian Canadians.
To give a pysanka is to give a symbolic gift of life, something we all deeply desire for the people of Ukraine.
The practice of making Pysanky, Ukrainian Easter Eggs, dates back to ancient times long before the Christian era when Ukrainians worshipped the sun god Dazhboh, which they saw warmed the earth and nurtured new life. Eggs decorated with nature motifs became part of spring rituals. Later Christians embraced the egg as a symbol of the rebirth of all creation realized through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The tradition of making Pysanky was prohibited by the Soviet Union along with all religious practices but with Ukrainian independence in 1991 it was revived. This craft in the meantime had also been maintained by Ukrainian Canadians.
To give a pysanka is to give a symbolic gift of life, something we all deeply desire for the people of Ukraine.
It was a good turn out for Emma Moxley's informative talk about travelling in the world when COVID is still and issue.
St. Andrew’s was again one of the stops on the
Maple Run Tour
Maple Run Tour
Visitors experienced the art of these five talented artisans.
Nadine Sculland – Exquisite miniature quilts and sewn items
Colin Hamer – Pewterware: one of Canada’s few remaining pewtersmiths
Clare Gallant – natural soaps and skin care
Janet Stanley and Wendy Chaytor of Starbright Curios – whimsical felted items
Joanne Desarmia of Jo Bling – wired wrapped jewellery featuring dichroic glass
Richard Hutton – fine art painting
Nadine Sculland – Exquisite miniature quilts and sewn items
Colin Hamer – Pewterware: one of Canada’s few remaining pewtersmiths
Clare Gallant – natural soaps and skin care
Janet Stanley and Wendy Chaytor of Starbright Curios – whimsical felted items
Joanne Desarmia of Jo Bling – wired wrapped jewellery featuring dichroic glass
Richard Hutton – fine art painting
Our thanks to all who baked for a dnd supported our bake sale.
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Sunday, February 12
We held our AGM followed by an abundant potluck lunch. |
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Covenanting Service
January 8, 2023
All were invited to the Pastoral Charge
Covenanting Service with Rev. Sheryl McLeod.
We gathered as a Pastoral Charge family on Sunday January 8, 2023, at 2 pm
for the Covenanting service between Rev. Sheryl McLeod and members
of the Pakenham Pastoral Charge.
It was a joyful service including guest speaker, Rev. Zacharia Mandara,
special music from the Children's Choir of Zion and St. Andrew’s Sanctuary Choir.
Undesignated offerings went to the Mission and Service Fund.
We enjoyed light refreshments in the Dining Hall after the service.
January 8, 2023
All were invited to the Pastoral Charge
Covenanting Service with Rev. Sheryl McLeod.
We gathered as a Pastoral Charge family on Sunday January 8, 2023, at 2 pm
for the Covenanting service between Rev. Sheryl McLeod and members
of the Pakenham Pastoral Charge.
It was a joyful service including guest speaker, Rev. Zacharia Mandara,
special music from the Children's Choir of Zion and St. Andrew’s Sanctuary Choir.
Undesignated offerings went to the Mission and Service Fund.
We enjoyed light refreshments in the Dining Hall after the service.
