Toronto Congregation is planning to reclaim
1st
We’ll listen to presentations by scholars on topics including Restoration history, theology, philosophy, world religions, history and literary criticism of the Bible, Restoration scripture, history of Christianity, and more. Began July 3, 2013.
2nd
We’ll explore old and new spiritual and discipleship formation practices, including prayer, hymn singing, meditation upon the word, testimonies, sharing community exercises, and more. Begins Feb. 12, 2014.
3rd
We’ll vote on a book to read of interest to the participating members of the club each month, then return the next month to discuss the book. Suggestions for first month: Joseph III: Pragmatic Prophet or Mormon Enigma: Emma Hale Smith or The Journey of a People (Vol. 1) or Who Wrote the Gospels? or Q: The Earliest Gospel. (First book to be decided in church on 9/29). Begins Nov. 20, 2013.
4th
We’ll watch a movie together that has at its core a philosophical question, an exploration of ethics, or a philosophical, theological, or religious issue. Afterwards, we’ll share our thoughts on the movie, how the issue was handled, and what we think of the issue. Begins Oct. 23, 2013.
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Upcoming Calendar of Events (Sept.–Nov.):
• September 28—Sunday: 10am Sunday School, 11am Worship Service, noon Social Hour. 1443 Bathurst Street church.
• October 2—Wednesday: CHURCH LECTURE SERIES 7:30pm A Visual History of the Restoration (part 3) 1839–1844. 1443 Bathurst Street church.
• October 6—Sunday: 10am Prayer Circle, 11am Communion Service, noon Social Hour. 1443 Bathurst Street church.
• October 13—Sunday: 10am Sunday School, 11am Worship Service, noon Social Hour. 1443 Bathurst Street church.
• October 20—Sunday: CHURCH IN THE LIBRARY TEST 10am Sunday School, 11am Worship Service, noon Social Hour. Wychwood Library Program Room at 1431 Bathurst Street. We will be holding services in the library 3 buildings south of our church as a test of using the library as a temporary location during our move. No services will be held in the church itself on the test day.
• October 23—Wednesday: MOVIE NIGHT 6:30pm "Defending Your Life" starring Albert Brooks and Meryl Streep. 1443 Bathurst Street church.
• October 27—Sunday: GTA CONGREGATIONS AT SCARBOROUGH 10am Sunday School, 11am Worship Service, noon Social Hour. 10 Eppleworth Road church in Scarborough. No meetings at Bathurst Street church.
• November 3—Sunday: 10am Prayer Circle, 11am Communion Service, noon Social Hour. 1443 Bathurst Street church.*
• November 6—Wednesday: CHURCH LECTURE SERIES 7:30pm A Visual History of the Restoration (part 4) The Succession Crisis. 1443 Bathurst Street church.*
• November 10—Sunday: 10am Sunday School, 11am Worship Service, noon Social Hour. 1443 Bathurst Street church.*
• November 17—Sunday: 10am Sunday School, 11am Worship Service, noon Social Hour. 1443 Bathurst Street church.*
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*Location may be altered, depending on move schedule.