St. Monica's Anglican Church
470 Woodbine Ave M4E 2H6 Toronto, ON, Canada

We pray for the loved ones of those injured and killed in this fire as well as the neighbours who have evacuated. https://www.thestar.com//three-dead-after-house-fire-at-da

Rev. Nola shares some thoughts on some of the questions we need to be asking of ourselves - as individuals, as a society, and as a church. We will not be holding services until at least September due to covid. We are invited to reflect during this time. Would you like to be part of the dreaming about the future of St. Monica’s in caring for the community? Let us know ! THOUGHTS FROM REV. NOLA ... The premier is talking about school opening and Sick Kids tells us how important it is for that to happen . . . but it is not just the children who need each other to play with and trade secrets and work together. We adults need it as well. One of the challenges in the months ahead will be regaining trust that it is safe to meet those needs: and to do it in a way that is safe for everyone. And yet, we know that people, being people, some will not play by the rules and some innocent people will pay for it. But it is worth the risk. So gird your loins and take the chance. In the Fall we will be back to Church with a whole new set of rules and ways of worshipping. In the meantime, open your heart to a new world in which we spend more time worrying about our neighbour and less about ourselves. A time when we strip away the unnecessary time wasters that have filled our days and fill our time with worthwhile chores and time for others. Take time for those important people that we have learned how much we have missed over this time of isolation. Plan something special for them. Set time aside for important things that never seemed so important. Set aside your cell phone and your tablet and your emails and your texts and Facebook and all those other time consumers. Instead, look into the eyes of someone you care for and explore all the mysteries that are lost when divided by the ether world. God bless and keep you and love you until next Sunday . . . when I will be looking and hoping for you once again. https://youtu.be/_no63SRt3zU

Rev. Nola reflects on the Holy Spirit and prayer this Pentecost Sunday https://youtu.be/TaIN2aNvrNE

The work that St. Monica’s has been called to is to be in the community, caring for the neighbourhood and seeking creative ways to join God’s mission for the church beyond the walls and typical ways we gather in our churches. Church services, prayers, worshiping and fellowship are all essential to our faith. But there are many ways we can be the church in our world. We pray that during this pandemic that we find ways to be the church, faithful to our Lord and caring for one a...nother. Here are some words by Deon K. Johnson The work of the church is essential. The work of caring for the lonely, the marginalized, and the oppressed is essential. The work of speaking truth to power and seeking justice is essential. The work of being a loving, liberating, and life giving presence in the world is essential. The work of welcoming the stranger, the refugee and the undocumented is essential. The work of reconciliation and healing and caring is essential. The church does not need to open because the church never closed. We who make up the Body of Christ, the church, love God and our neighbors and ourselves so much that we will stay away from our buildings until it is safe. We are the church.

Rev. Nola’s sermon from Sunday.... with a little note: From The Book of Uncommon Prayer, comes a prayer of Hope: When the night is at its darkest... appears the morning star a promise of the coming dawn dreamers of the future living against the odds bring newness to a weary land Seeds of hope Seeds of hope Dare to sow seeds of hope Keep sowing your seeds of hope until we are together once more. Until next Sunday, may God ever be with you and watch over you. https://youtu.be/B2J-_zp6tLU

In these strange times of social distancing and self isolation, we enter into what Christian’s refer to as Holy Week. This is the week where we journey together from celebrating Jesus arriving as our king to the unthinkable death on the cross to the miracle of the resurrection. This week is the crux of our faith. We may not be able to gather in person, but there are ample opportunities with the internet for us to travel through this week alone but together. Here is Rev. Nol...a’s reflection for today. As always, do reach out to us. https://youtu.be/JDieSI29OJM