Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This morning, it was discovered that the heat in the church building was completely off. Normally, this would be solved by the calling of a repair crew. However, due to the necessary asbestos removal work that is continuing in the furnace room, it is unclear that furnace technicians will be able to access the furnace room to make repairs at this time (especially for the sake of the health and safety of everyone involved). 

The Wardens and Property Committee are presently at work addressing the situation to ensure that there is no damage done to our building. However, at the present temperature we cannot have a service at Christ Church on Sunday.

Therefore, rather than cancelling services entirely this week, the Wardens and I have reached out to Rev. Anne-Marie and Knox Presbyterian Church, who have invited Christ Church to join them for a combined service at their parish. They have graciously invited me to vest and participate in the service, as well.

The service at Knox Presbyterian Church begins at 10:00 AM. The church is located at 591 St. Vincent St., Meaford (next door to Georgian Bay Community School). There will also be some food following the service.

Our thanks to our good neighbours and siblings in Christ who have offered to have us in from the cold, so that we can continue to worship God together.

For those who normally make regular donations via envelope on the collection plate, we would ask you to hold on to those donations until next week, when we hope to have this situation resolved. This will help to prevent confusion around donations intended for Christ Church being made at the Presbyterian Church.

Thank you for your understanding, adaptability, and good humour in this challenging situation. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact myself or the Wardens.

Yours in Christ,

Fr. Brendon+

 

The Rev. Brendon Bedford, SCP

BA (Hons.), MA, MDiv

Priest & Rector | Christ Church, Anglican (Meaford)

Chaplain | Brotherhood of Anglican Churchmen (Diocese of Huron)

Chaplain | Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 32 (Meaford)



34 Boucher St. E | Meaford, Ontario | N4L 1B9

Office: 519-538-1330

Cell: 226-974-5060

brendonbedford@diohuron.org

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