Trinity United Church

“Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Colossians 3:14 (NRSV)

Here is the link for Sunday, October 18, 2026 worship service: https://youtu.be/7bOwlMg2x2g?si=N3qNmmjztZVcxYbs

Sunday, October 25 – Worship starts at 10:45 a.m.

Scripture to Ponder & Prayer

Week of Campfire Sunday & Reformation Sunday

“Keep the Fire of Hope Burning”

Lectionary Texts This Week:

Deuteronomy 34:1–12; Psalm 90:1–6, 13–17; 1 Thessalonians 2:1–8; Matthew 22:34–46

Chosen Scripture: Exodus 3:1–6; Luke 24:28–35

Pondering: Keep the Fire of Hope Burning

Friends, you may wonder why we have chosen different scripture readings this week instead of following our regular lectionary. You are right to notice! This coming Sunday is our Campfire Service, led by our Second Chance Band, and also Reformation Sunday. Even our seating arrangement will be different, inviting us to experience worship in a more informal and communal way.

Our chosen readings invite us to reflect on how God’s presence can ignite hope in unexpected places.

In Exodus 3, Moses encounters God through a burning bush in the wilderness. What interests me is that Moses is not searching for a religious experience. He is simply going about his daily work. Yet the ordinary ground beneath his feet becomes holy. More importantly, this encounter leads to God’s call to respond to the suffering and oppression of the Israelites.

In Luke 24, two disappointed and grieving disciples encounter the risen Christ on their journey to Emmaus. They do not recognize him until they share bread together. Later, they ask, “Were not our hearts burning within us?” (Luke 24:32).

These two stories remind me that the fire of hope is not always something we see; sometimes it is something we experience within us through encounters, relationships, and acts of compassion.

As I look at our world today, where wars, hunger, displacement, injustice, and environmental crises continue to affect millions, I sometimes wonder how we keep hope alive. Can hope survive when circumstances seem overwhelming?

The theologian Jürgen Moltmann understood Christian hope not as passive optimism but as something that inspires us to participate in God’s transforming work in the world.

Perhaps this is also the message of Reformation Sunday. The church is continually called to renewal, not simply to preserve traditions, but to remain attentive to the Spirit’s movement toward justice, inclusion, and new possibilities.

Like Moses, we are invited to recognize God’s presence amid suffering and respond with courage. Like the Emmaus disciples, we are invited to discover Christ in hospitality, shared meals, and companionship.

As we prepare to gather around our symbolic campfire this Sunday, I wonder: What keeps the fire of hope burning in our own lives? How might we share its warmth with those who are discouraged, lonely, or struggling? And what might God be calling our church to do differently?

Perhaps keeping the fire of hope burning is not about holding on to everything familiar, but about keeping alive the love, compassion, courage, and faith that make transformation possible.

Let us pray …

God of the burning bush and the Emmaus Road,

You meet us in unexpected places and awaken hope when our hearts grow weary.

Open our eyes to recognize your presence in everyday life and in those who journey beside us.

As we gather for Campfire Sunday, renew the fire of faith within us.

Give us courage to embrace change, compassion to respond to suffering, and wisdom to recognize your Spirit at work in our world.

Continue reforming your church into a community of welcome, justice, and love.

May the fire of hope keep burning within us, among us, and through us, bringing warmth, healing, and new possibilities to our world. Amen.

“Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Colossians 3:14 (NRSV)

Worship: Sunday, October 18, 10:45 a.m.

From Fellowship: A huge THANK YOU to all who contributed to and attended the Church service and brunch to celebrate 15 years of Good Shepherd Anglican and Trinity United being together in the same building and sharing in many ways. The food items made for a tasty smorgasbord and the assistance in the kitchen and with clean up were most gratefully appreciated.

THANK YOU to those who have donated cards to the Caring Connections cause.  You are helping us keep in touch with those unable to be at church in person and keeping our costs down.
     

OUTREACH DONATIONS: We are continuing to deliver food items left in the grocery cart in the narthex to Pimicikimak Wellness Centre. Your contributions are very much appreciated. Food items are used in their homemade lunches or in hampers they provide on an emergency basis. They have also indicated a need for hygiene items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, soap and deodorant. Thank you for your continued generosity. 

The Stewardship Committee is looking for a Volunteer to perform the annual financial review, required primarily to satisfy requirements of CRA regarding our charitable status, but also for good due diligence.  If you are interested, please contact the office at tuc@mymts.net

  Bomber Parking Heritage Classic🏒

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Sign up sheets are posted on the bulletin board. Questions or concerns? contact Marilyn Loat, Charles Powell or Ken Johnson 

Sunday, October 25, 2026 – Heritage Classic, Winnipeg Jets  vs Montreal Canadians FULL STAFF

In our Prayers:

From Prairie to Pine Region

Please hold in prayer the following community of faith:   Pine Falls Pastoral Charge

Trinity folk have resumed services at the St. Norbert and Waverley/Rosewood personal care homes. We are at the Waverley/Rosewood on the first Wednesday of each month at 10:00 am, and at St. Norbert on the first Thursday of each month at 10:30am. We provide the residents with a short church service consisting of prayers, hymns, scripture readings, various short readings, and a message from Rev. Khadka. A long time Trinity member, Connie Fillion, is now a resident at St. Norbert, and would love to see you. If anyone from the former Trinity Tones is available to come, please do. (No rehearsals! Just come!)  If you would like to be a part of this ministry, please contact Nancy DeLong at 204-254-3450.

Programs at Trinity – All are welcome to attend

Wednesday Yoga: 10:30 a.m. in person & Zoom

Trinity Yoga on Zoom Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. on Zoom

Bible Study:  Monday,1:30 p.m. in person.

Trinity Walkers: Do you want a partner to walk with?  If so, contact Maryann to arrange a time and place.  Give the office a call to get her number.   

Electronics Recycling – Bring your small electronics for recycling – recycle items that fit into the blue box in the narthex. 

Opportunities to serve: There are many volunteer opportunities in the ministry at Trinity. If you are able to offer the gift of time, please let us know. There are opportunities to serve on committees, to help with one time special events, help serve at funeral lunches and fellowship coffee, to help with technology, read scripture, offer prayers, sing in the choir, to work at bombers games, help with Sunday School and Youth, etc. Please prayerfully consider these opportunities and be in touch with the office.

We are grateful for every gift given and appreciate all you do for Trinity. We’re always grateful for enthusiastic volunteers to help with worship and other ministries at our church. If you feel called to lend a hand, please stop by the News Board in the Narthex and add your name to the sign-up sheet for Prayers of the People or Scripture Reading. Your generosity truly makes a difference.

“Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Colossians 3:14 (NRSV)

Here is the link for Sunday, October 11, 2026 worship service:  https://youtu.be/0imsQDqws7E

Sunday, October 18 – Worship starts at 10:45 a.m.

Scripture to Ponder & Prayer — October 12

Week of World Food Sunday

Texts this week: Exodus 33:12–23; Psalm 99; 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10; Matthew 22:15–22

To Ponder: Psalm 99 & Matthew 22:15–22

Last Sunday, we celebrated Thanksgiving, gathering around tables, sharing meals, and giving thanks for life’s blessings. But as we approach World Food Sunday, we are reminded that not everyone has enough to eat.

Friends, while some tables overflow with food, others remain empty. Even here in Canada, including Manitoba, many families struggle with rising grocery prices, housing costs, and limited incomes. Around the world, poverty, conflict, drought, and floods continue to threaten people’s access to food.

Psalm 99 reminds us that God loves justice:

“The King is mighty, he loves justice; you have established equity.” — Psalm 99:4

God’s holiness is reflected not only in our worship but also in how we treat one another. When people go hungry, our faith calls us to respond with compassion and justice.

In Matthew 22, Jesus says:

“Give therefore to the emperor the things that are the emperors, and to God the things that are God’s.” — Matthew 22:21

The coin bears the emperor’s image, but every human being bears God’s image. Every hungry child, struggling parent, and neighbors deserves dignity, care, and the opportunity to live well.

As people of faith, we are called to move beyond gratitude toward responsibility. Through food banks, community meals, Mission and Service, and advocacy for food security, we can help make God’s abundance accessible to others.

Charity asks, “How can we feed someone today?”

Justice asks, “What must change so everyone can eat tomorrow?”

Both are expressions of our faith.

Jesus teaches us to pray, “Give us this day our daily bread.” Notice that little word “us.” We do not pray only for ourselves but for the whole human family.

This World Food Sunday, may our thanksgiving become generosity, our compassion become action, and our faith become a living witness to God’s justice and love.

A Question to Ponder:

How can we, as individuals and as a community of faith, help ensure that everyone has enough?

Prayer for this week

Creator,
Conspire with us
to create a world where all have access to nutritious and sustainable food sources,
and none live with scarcity or food insecurity.
Redeemer,
Save us from oppressive and unjust systems.
Mobilize us to be a part of a world response
that works in partnership with those of good will
to foster equitable resource sharing.
Sustainer,
Cultivate our resilience and expand our imaginations,
so that we might continually find new ways
to answer the call to end hunger-
until all may flourish. Amen.

—A prayer for World Food Day by Alydia Smith

“Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Colossians 3:14 (NRSV)

Worship: Sunday, October 11, 9:30 a.m.  Joint Worship with Good Shepherd Anglican

Come and Celebrate with Good Shepherd Anglican and Trinity United, as we rejoice at 15 years of sharing and caring together.  Worship is at 9:30 am with a POTLUCK BRUNCH to follow. Everyone is welcome!

SUNDAY SCHOOL will be held this Sunday at 9:30 a.m. downstairs in the Chapel.

Thanksgiving Decorations and Food Donations

As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving Sunday, we encourage everyone to bring some fresh produce, fruits, vegetables, or other harvest items from their gardens to help decorate our sanctuary. These gifts will serve as symbols of gratitude for God’s abundance and the blessings of creation.

If you would also like to contribute non-perishable food items to Harvest Manitoba, please place them in the separate donation basket at the front of the sanctuary.

Let us celebrate Thanksgiving with grateful hearts, sharing the gifts of the earth and God’s abundance with one another.

Thanksgiving Announcement From Outreach: At this special time of the year, Thanksgiving, we are expressing our thanks for our many blessings. We are suggesting that you make an extra donation to a cause dear to your heart. We are all aware of the number of people experiencing food insecurity and suggest that, if possible, you consider a donation to Harvest Manitoba ( Donate Money – Harvest Manitoba ) or any other appropriate organization. Thank you.

A further request from Outreach: We are continuing to deliver food items left in the grocery cart in the narthex to Pimicikimak Wellness Centre. Your contributions are very much appreciated. Food items are used in their homemade lunches or in hampers they provide on an emergency basis. They have also indicated a need for hygiene items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, soap and deodorant. Thank you for your continued generosity. 

The Stewardship Committee is looking for a Volunteer to perform the annual financial review, required primarily to satisfy requirements of CRA regarding our charitable status, but also for good due diligence.  If you are interested, please contact the office at tuc@mymts.net

  Bomber Season 🏈 and Heritage Classic

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Sign up sheets are posted on the bulletin board. Questions or concerns? contact Marilyn Loat, Charles Powell or Ken Johnson 

Saturday, October 10, 2026 – Regular Season game vs Calgary
Sunday, October 25, 2026 – Heritage Classic, Winnipeg Jets vs Montreal Canadians FULL STAFF

In our Prayers:

From Prairie to Pine Region: 

Please hold in prayer the following community of faith:   Pembina Parish Pastoral Charge

Trinity folk have resumed services at the St. Norbert and Waverley/Rosewood personal care homes. We are at the Waverley/Rosewood on the first Wednesday of each month at 10:00 am, and at St. Norbert on the first Thursday of each month at 10:30am. We provide the residents with a short church service consisting of prayers, hymns, scripture readings, various short readings, and a message from Rev. Khadka. A long time Trinity member, Connie Fillion, is now a resident at St. Norbert, and would love to see you. If anyone from the former Trinity Tones is available to come, please do. (No rehearsals! Just come!)  If you would like to be a part of this ministry, please contact Nancy DeLong at 204-254-3450.

Programs at Trinity – All are welcome to attend

Sunday School: Sunday October 11th 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Yoga: Resumes October 14th 10:30 a.m. in person & Zoom

Trinity Yoga on Zoom Saturdays: Resumes October 17th

Bible Study:  Monday  1:30 p.m. in person.

Trinity Walkers: Do you want a partner to walk with?  If so, contact Maryann to arrange a time and place.  Give the office a call to get her number.   

Electronics Recycling – Bring your small electronics for recycling – recycle items that fit into the blue box in the narthex. 

Opportunities to serve: There are many volunteer opportunities in the ministry at Trinity. If you are able to offer the gift of time, please let us know. There are opportunities to serve on committees, to help with one time special events, help serve at funeral lunches and fellowship coffee, to help with technology, read scripture, offer prayers, sing in the choir, to work at bombers games, help with Sunday School and Youth, etc. Please prayerfully consider these opportunities and be in touch with the office.

We are grateful for every gift given and appreciate all you do for Trinity. We’re always grateful for enthusiastic volunteers to help with worship and other ministries at our church. If you feel called to lend a hand, please stop by the News Board in the Narthex and add your name to the sign-up sheet for Prayers of the People or Scripture Reading. Your generosity truly makes a difference.

Office Hours at Trinity United Church are Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Office will be closed Monday, October 12th for Thanksgiving Day.