A Social Distance Concert, Upcoming Church Events, Vintage and Antique Sale, Jill's New Podcast for Parents with Children Returning to School (Copy)
A few dates to note this week and in the weeks ahead: Bring Your Own Brunch at Primrose tomorrow, Pastoral Charge Meeting Wednesday, First Inside Gathering at Primrose Next Sunday, Sunday afternoon concert next Sunday, Vintage and Antique Sale coming up for October 3rd at Primrose, Help for Parents with children returning to school. Lots to read about. Lots to do! Welcome to September!
Successful Fall Plant Sale at Primrose! Simply wonderful plant material, all delivered with good cheer and masks!
Sunday September 13th - 11 am Bring it Yourself Brunch at Primrose
Primrose folk are gathering outside for a little morning get together tomorrow, Sunday September 13th at 11 am by the church garden. Bring your own chair, something to eat or drink, and gather for an informal get together with your church friends. Please wear a face mask when arriving and practice social distancing.
The Primrose council have voted to begin on site Sunday Morning gatherings as of Sunday September 20th. The podcasts will continue through until October 11th - Thanksgiving Sunday.
Primrose services on September 20th, 27th, and October 4th will take place inside Primrose church with all Cov-id 19 protocols in place. Face masks must be worn to attend. The gatherings will include prayer, teaching, and discussion. This will likely be the format for all services for the rest of the year, even after Thanksgiving Weekend. Everyone is welcome to attend, as long as you are feeling well and comfortable to do so.
Trinity is planning on gathering on Thanksgiving Sunday in the sanctuary. If you are unaware of what this will look like, or the protocols that will be in place, you can read about them in the August newsletter below.
Pastoral Charge Meeting Wednesday September 16 at 7 pm
To all members of the pastoral charge, please make every effort to attend the meeting next Wednesday. It will be in the downstairs of Trinity, with tables spread out. On the agenda will be an update from the search committee, updates about opening details, and updated financial pastoral reports.
Social Distance Concert Next Sunday, September 20th, 4 pm, Candice and Bruce’s House
O.K. We are going to try this again! But different, given the virus and all.
private concert with Nathan and Emilyn,
two young musicians/entertainers who are simply sensational,
and as you may know, with concert halls closed, musicians don’t have a lot of gigs these days and we would like to support them.
$25 - $30 sliding scale - all monies go directly to the musicians to help fund their eventual first tour….bring in an envelope and just drop it in the basket and find a spot to settle.
It’s a house concert but outside in the orchard - masks when you arrive and move around, but when you settle, you can relax and take them off - bring your own whatever you want to eat or drink because feeding you is so problematic, though I might have some cookies and cider to share and as the garden is coming to a close, please feel free to pick a bouquet of flowers for yourself.
Some of you might remember Nathan from our Grace Tipling Hall Concerts and Sunday Service.
Here’s more about our musical guests:
"Traditions swirl and intermingle in the music of multi-instrumentalists Nathan Smith and Emilyn Stam. Drawn together by their shared love of québecois fiddle and piano music, Nathan and Emilyn's combined influences and pursuits include bluegrass, old-time, Scandinavian, and Western European traditional music. Their strong vocals, clever songwriting, and unique instrumental magic are an enchantment and a delight to audiences. Both are prolific tune composers with a flair for combining their creative spark with the timeless vitality of traditional songs and tunes.
In addition to playing their favourite traditional numbers, the duo will be playing songs from Nathan's debut album, "Let it Rest, Let it Rise." The album was officially released in February, you may be able to grab a copy at the concert!"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngrcUB7Gzl4 - "Set Sail" - a maritime song I wrote (guitar, accordion, voice)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfP-wihpOLA - "The Jasper Set" - original fiddle tunes I wrote (fiddle/piano)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmob5gZMoYU - "Scottiche Set" - original fiddle tunes by Emilyn and me (2 fiddles)
If you want to come, let me know. Concert is at 4 pm, but you can arrive at 3:30 to get settled.
October 3rd, 9am - noon outside at Primrose: ‘The Kids Don’t Want It’ Event
“The kids don’t want it!” Sale of antique, vintage, and collectible treasures is shaping up to be a fun-filled, one-of-a-kind event!
If you (or someone you know) have items to donate that match this criteria, please bring them to church Sept. 20, 27, or call one of us for pick up.
Sadly, the planning committee has decided to cancel plans for our first Christmas Market. (Sorry “preservers”!)
Good news for crafters though! We invite you to donate your Christmas sewing, woodwork, knitting, etc. to a “Handmade Treasures” table at the antique/vintage sale.
Your items can be brought to church Sept 20, 27, or call for pick up.
Remember:
Sunday’s Sept 20 and 27- bring items to church
Saturday Oct 3- 9am-noon Sale (out of doors)
Questions or pick up-
Gwynn 519 925-9236. Faye 519 925-3849. Phyllis 519 925-0267
Podcast from Jill McPherson : Returning to School Amidst COVID -19: six highly effective tips for parents as they return their children to school
The fall of 2020 marks a time in history like no other. We are all looking for the best and safest ways to navigate returning our children to school amidst a pandemic. As parents, what are we to do? The unknowns and lack of precedence to fall back on can create enormous stress for so many. What we do know, however, is that humans have survived many great challenges. When we examine the strategies our ancestors used to not only survive but thrive during hard times, we know that there are ways we too can survive and even thrive in education and as parents during a pandemic. Join Jill as she shares six highly effective and ageless tips that will assist parents in remaining calm and peaceful while returning their children to school amidst COVID-19.