Here is the short video from Elizabeth to accompany this message: https://youtu.be/nJFwZMmRUtQ
The Prairie to Pine Region is holding an Ash Wednesday Service on February 17th at 7pm. If you’d like to join in, please follow the link on the Region website: https://prairietopinerc.ca/regional-events-calendar/
This is the second reading of the notice for: The Annual Meeting of Trinity United Church, Winnipeg has been called for Sunday February 21, 2021 at 10am on Zoom. You can join by the internet or by phone. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the 2020 financial statements and other reports, approve the 2021 budget, and to approve the funding of the carpet, chairs and vacuum project and conduct any business brought before it. The Annual Report will be sent out on February 8th by email and mail and posted on the website. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend this meeting; if you need help with Zoom, please be in touch with Elizabeth or Irma or the church office and we’d be happy to assist you or attend the “Practice Annual Meeting” on Saturday, following the details below:
Here is the Annual Meeting link for internet:
https://united-church.zoom.us/j/99638092795?pwd=dlp3ekVaUCs3bDlacDRydlcrSzRMdz09
Meeting ID: 996 3809 2795, Password: 563071
for those without internet or who prefer to use the phone, call this local number and use the same meeting ID and password: 204 272 7920
On Saturday February 20 at 11am, we will have a “Practice Annual Meeting” for anyone who wants to feel a bit more comfortable on Zoom; we’ll raise our hands, answer questions, and vote on motions as well as check connections, cameras, microphones, mute/unmute ourselves so everyone will know what to do on Sunday.
Here is the information for the Practice Annual Meeting on Saturday February 20 at 11am
On the internet: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87042683825?pwd=dnV6bDhIVEkxODlvQWNvNVhGemluUT09
by phone: 204 272 7920, enter: Meeting ID: 870 4268 3825, Passcode: 584531
The Christian Education Committee is offering a book study during Lent. We’re reading “The Other Side of the River” by Alf Dumont. If you’d like to order the book, please be in touch with Elizabeth by February 21st as we’ll order copies and save on shipping fees. More details to follow.
Here are the readings for this Sunday February 14, 2021 and the one we’re focusing on are in bold: Joel 2:1-2, 12-17; Psalm 51:1-17; 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
The season of Lent is coming up quickly and we are looking for families to record the Lenten Candle lighting from their homes. It will be very similar to Advent Candle lighting. If you’d like to take part, please be in touch with Elizabeth or Irma. If you’ve not recorded before, we can help you learn this new skill! Any number of voices can take part (2 to ??) and any age.
Sermon by Phone: listen to the recording of Sunday worship each week by calling a local phone number (204 410 1384); please share this information with your friends who don’t have internet access; the recording is uploaded each week on Thursday and will be available until the following Wednesday
Many of our programs are available on zoom: contact Irma, the office or Elizabeth to join in!
Bible Study: Mondays at 7-8pm
Holy Yoga: Saturdays at 10-11am; followed by coffee, if you wish to stay on – no Yoga February 13th
SSCFF: yoga: Mondays at 3-4pm; exercise: Wednesdays at 10:30-11:30am – no Yoga February 15th
Stewardship Committee: February 18 at 7pm
Here is a free event to help us all learn more about our Affirming journey; offered by Chinook Winds (south Alberta) and Pacific Mountain (BC) Region and open to all of us: https://pacificmountain.ca/queer-virtue-lenten-study-series-2-live-author-engagements-5-study-sessions/
Scripture for the day: (Genesis 8:12-14) “God said, “This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations;I have set my bow in the clouds, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth. When I bring clouds over the earth and the bow is seen in the clouds, I will remember my covenant that is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh”Prayer: Creator God, in the midst of your great creation, we are reminded that you love us, unconditionally. With this promise, we live our lives with courage, compassion and love. Amen.
May blessing, peace and the knowledge that we are not alone on this journey; may God be a part of our week as we wander through our challenging days and evenings, knowing the spirit of God is part of all our experiences! May we all remember God in a way that keeps us going and be strong and be kind, loving and compassionate.
Elizabeth
Please note: because of the Provincial Health order, the Executive decided to continue to postpone in person, indoor worship, and close the building to all user and church groups; staff will be in for specific tasks but mainly working from home; all home visits are postponed until further notice. Be safe and be well.
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