Here is the link for Sunday February 6, 2022: https://youtu.be/nl8QQBtChLY
We are celebrating communion this Sunday; please have a piece of bread, bun, cracker or something to eat along with some juice, water or something to drink to celebrate with us.
We hold in our prayers Merle and Ben Berg and their families on the death of Merle’s sister, Vivian
We hold in our prayers Norma Daly and her family as she recovers with COVID.
We hold in our prayers Tom Sturdy and his daughter Nicole as she receives treatment for cancer.
It’s time to subscribe or renew your subscription to Broadview (formerly The Observer). Our group rate is $25.00. Please drop off cash or mail cheques (payable to Trinity United Church), 933 Summerside Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3T 4Y1 by February 15, along with any address changes.
It’s time to send out the tax receipts from Trinity. They will be sent out by email for those who have an email address and mailed to those without email. If you’d like a paper copy of your receipt, please be in touch with Steve in the office (204 269 1632).
Outreach has a great way to share God’s love in February! Please see the email sent separately tonight.
Programs at Trinity:
The Big Question: Sunday February 13, 9:30-10:30am – come discuss faith issues and connect with friends on Zoom.
Bible Study: Mondays, 7-8pm – come join this group of diverse, unique folks as we explore the scriptures for the coming Sunday, lending your voice to the message for the week; contact Elizabeth for the invitation
SSCFF Yoga: Mondays, 1:30-2:30pm – Incorporates adaptable postures, movement and meditation
Holy Yoga: Saturdays, 10-11am followed by coffee – Prayer, meditation and movement are incorporated, with a time of fellowship following practice. .
Both practices are “beginner friendly” and offer adaptations to suit all levels. All are welcome. Due to the current Covid situation, all classes will be offered on the zoom platform until further notice. If you are interested in exploring holy yoga, or SSCFF yoga, contact the Trinity office, or Irma Nadeau to receive the zoom link. Questions? Contact Wynn Ferguson at wynnferguson@gmail.com.
We need your help! This is the time of year when we search for folks who are willing to serve Trinity in the many volunteer opportunities available. We wonder if you will prayerfully consider where you might offer your gifts of time, talent and skills to enable ministry and mission to happen.
The Nominations committee is looking for folks to serve on the following committees; a short description is provided which is not exhaustive but does give you an idea of what they do:
Deputy Chair of the Board – you would share this position and work with another person to learn to chair the board; meets 8 times a year on the 4th Wednesday evening with an Executive meeting the Wednesday before; is a member of the Executive which usually meets 8 times a year; participates in the discussion and decision making of the board;
Board Secretary: you would attend and take minutes at the board meeting following United Church guidelines and ensure they are properly saved and stored at Trinity; before the meeting, you would receive reports and send out an agenda and any reports.
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 on Thursdays and is available until the following Wednesday.
Know that we are praying for each one of you as you find your way through this time. May you know God’s presence and peace with you as we continue to move through this new reality,
Elizabeth
Following a meeting on December 23, the Board prayerfully decided to cancel all in person worship and have staff work from home except for essential tasks. If you need to access the building, please call Elizabeth (204 275 0014), Irma (204 232 2826) or Steve in the office (204 269 1632).
Trinity United Church continues to offer weekly You tube services; Sunday School kits for at-home Sunday School; monthly Zoom gatherings for senior Sunday School/Youth Group, as well as weekly/monthly programs such as walking group, Yoga and Bible Study.
IMPORTANT PROVISO: The above Motion must be in full compliance with current and future provincial Public Health Orders.