From September through May, there are two services each Sunday in the nave, at 9:15 and 11:00 a.m. We hold Children’s Church School during both services and also have a Nursery Department for babies and toddlers during both services. You may obtain text-only hymnbooks in the back pew rack and assistive hearing devices and children’s activity folders in the narthex, outside the nave. The nave is wheelchair accessible, through the northwest door off the Warren Road parking lot and via the Dunvegan Road entrance.
All-Ages Family Worship
An all-ages, family-style worship service is held at 9:15 on Sunday mornings. These weekly services provide a wonderful opportunity for children, teens and adults to celebrate in worship together. The format incorporates various styles of worship music including Taizé, jazz, Celtic, gospel and global rhythms, with an emphasis on the participation of children and youth. Dress is casual. For more information, please contact The Rev. Rick Tames, ext. 240.
Holy Communion will also be celebrated at 12:15 p.m. in the West Chapel on the first Sunday of the month, when the Sacrament has not been celebrated that day during morning worship. To find out about Communion for the sick or shut-in, contact The Rev. Dr. Jean Hunnisett at ext. 232.
Sacrament of Holy Baptism
Children will be baptized on Sept. 27 and January 31 at 9:15 and 11 a.m., and on June 13 at 11 a.m. only. We ordinarily require that at least one parent belong to TEMC or be a baptized and confirmed Christian. We ask baptizing parents to attend the orientation meeting held at the church prior to each baptism (Sept. 20, Jan. 24 and June 6), at 12:30 p.m. Family Circle baptisms are also available to accommodate special circumstances. Adults are baptized on request on New Members’ Sundays. Contact Sonya Swainsbury at ext. 224 to make all baptism arrangements.
Youth Confirmation
Preparation for Youth Confirmation is open to young people in grades 7 and 8. Youth Confirmation Classes are held once each month on selected Monday evenings.
Confirmation Sunday is May 30, 2010.
The participation of all confirmands is also expected in the new 9:15 a.m. Sunday service.
For more details call The Rev. Rick Tamas, ext. 240.
Reception of New Members
Do you wish to become a member of TEMC? Plan to attend one of the following orientation sessions, followed by a special service of welcome into the congregation:
Thursday, November 26 (7 – 9 pm) Reception of New Members: December 6
Thursday, April 15 (7 – 9 pm) Reception of New Members: April 25
Questions about membership? Call Sonya Swainsbury at ext. 224.
Weddings
Contact Joanne Leatch, TEMC’s Wedding Co-ordinator, at ext. 230.
Funerals and Memorial Services
The Pastoral Care Department looks after all arrangements. In the event of a death or an impending death, call The Rev. Dr. Jean Hunnisett at ext. 232.
