rom 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
n 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
hildren will be baptized on Sept. 30 and Feb. 3 at 9:15 and 11 a.m., and on June 8 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 May 29), at 7 p.m. Family Circle baptisms are also available to accommodate special circumstances. Adults are baptized on request on New Members’ Sundays (see page 4 for dates). Contact Sonya Swainsbury at ext. 224 to make all baptism arrangements.
Youth Confirmation
reparation 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 June 1, 2008.
The participation of all confirmands is also expected in the new 9:15 a.m. Sunday service.
Please see the Ministry with Children and Youth Information Guide for
more details, or call The Rev. Rick Tamas, ext. 240.
Reception of New Members
o 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 22 (7 – 9 pm) Reception of New Members: December 2
Thursday, April 17 (7 – 9 pm) Reception of New Members: April 27
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
he 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.
