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After publication of the response from St. Peter’s Congregational Council to Talvi Maimets' letter "Tõsised probleemid Toronto Peetri koguduse juhatusega" that was published in Eesti Elu no. 13 on Mar 27th, 2024, EWR received a response where Dr. Talvi Maimets wishes to correct some errors in St. Peter's response. In addition, St. Peter's issued their own response that is published below this article.
The Estonian word “talgud” means to gather to carry out a major task, or cooperate in voluntary work, and this is exactly what occurred last week at Toronto Peetri Kirik. Crews of volunteers moved about the church clearing out cupboards, taking inventory of books, moving furniture, assessing archival materials, wiping down shelving, packing dusty curtains, and painting. The Ladies Guild supplied the hungry crew with plenty of hot coffee, cool drinks, sandwiches, and home baking.
Wednesday, May 31st, 2023 was a historic date in the timeline of St. Peter’s church. As every reader is aware, there have been varying opinions regarding how the congregation should be moving ahead. To sell the building, or not to sell. Last evening’s vote to sell the church to a developer did not pass with the required amount of votes. As a result, the Executive stepped down and a new slate of individuals was elected.
At the Toronto St. Peter's Estonian Church's Congregational Meeting on September 27, 2020, the St. Peter’s Board told its members that the congregation’s church had to be sold, as the congregation/church was approaching imminent insolvency. That proclamation has proven false, as two and a half years later the church is still standing, and will continue to stand, although two underlying problems remain. First, the stale St. Peter’s Board has had no changes, though its ELCIC constitution requires three resignations each year. In addition, the ‘worldly’ minister does not appea...