St. Paul's Wedding Tree

St. Paul’s Wedding Tree

Thousands of brides and grooms have been photographed under the magnificent maple tree at the front of St. Paul’s Anglican on Church Street in Newmarket. This amazing tree is over 125 years old and now is close to the end of its splendid life. It has stood strong and stately...

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Volunteering

Southlake Hospital Foundation Volunteer Board

This past week we heard of the resignation of virtually the entire volunteer board of the Southlake Hospital Foundation. The reasons for this drastic action were not revealed but they seem to have involved a conflict of values over a personnel issue. The Foundation is the fundraising arm of our...

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Newmarket Day Camp

(Past Event) 2015 Day Camp

Calling all kids!!!! For 2015, St. Paul’s is excited to offer our day camp for children ages 5-12 during the week of August 17-21 (9am-12). There will be crafts and songs, Bible stories and games, water play and an obstacle course….plus snacks. A fun time is had by all. Our...

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Habitat Booth at Fairy Lake

(Past Event) Habitat Booth at Fairy Lake on Canada Day

Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto (Habitat GTA) is a non profit housing organization that welcomes everyone and helps to provide affordable homes to low income families. This home ownership allows families greater stability and equity for their future. Habitat was formed on Christian principles and is working with OneChurch (a...

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Pam Announcement

(Past Event) Special Announcement about Pastor Pam

It is with mixed emotions that we announce that the Rev. Pam Trondson has accepted a position offered to her by Bishop Patrick Yu to be the Incumbent at Christ Church, Scarborough Village. Pam’s last Sunday with us will be June 28th. Pam was our Assistant Curate for 2 years...

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St. Paul's Garage Sale

Garage Sale Treasures and a Rocky Road Bar Challenger

Our Annual Garage/Plant/Bake sale was a great success thanks in large part to all the volunteers who contributed their time and an even bigger thanks to all those who came out to find and buy their treasures. St. Paul’s is so grateful that we reside in a community of caring...

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Ron Korb

A Spectacular Performance from Ron Korb

On Friday May 8th, the attendees of the Ron Korb Concert were treated to a very special performance. Accompanied by award winning pianist, composer and producer Lou Pomanti and internationally recognized cellist Wendy Solomon, the trio delivered a unique and very much appreciated musical experience. Ron has an incredible gift...

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Mother's Day

Not your standard Mother’s day “fare”

This week I was struck by two very different takes, each responses to Mother’s Day. Neither particularly provide the Hallmark card version of honouring mothers, but each of these stories provide a glimpse of an issue in our current culture, 1) failing to find meaning in marriage and 2) finding...

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Backpack Blessing at St. Paul's

School Supplies for Children in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

St. Paul’s is once again elated to have had the opportunity to participate in a backpack initiative for the island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. An annual program that delivers backpacks individually filled with school supplies to children in need on the small island in the Caribbean. It’s a...

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