Here is the video for the Trinity moment for this week: https://youtu.be/111PIlo4rEA
We have in person worship beginning this week, Sunday March 20 at 10:45am; please bring your QR code and wear a mask. Recorded worship and Sermon by phone will continue as normal and all services will be the same. Call up your friends and let them know! Full details of the new guidelines are at the end of this email.
We hold in our prayers Alice Allen as she recovers in hospital after a fall.
We hold in our prayers the people of the Ukraine and other Eastern European countries as they face the invasion of their country by Russia. If you’d like to donate through the United Church, please go to this page: https://united-church.ca/social-action/act-now/conflict-ukraine for information about what they are doing and how to donate.
Canada Foodgrains Bank is also accepting donations at: https://foodgrainsbank.ca/donate/ukraine/?segmentCode=HCUKRAINEEMAILA21&utm_source=Canadian+Foodgrains+Bank&utm_campaign=9df28eda07-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_03_01_03_50&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_12074062ea-9df28eda07-443062816 Thank you.
Trinity has sent a letter of support to local Ukrainian churches reminding them we are with them and praying for the people of Ukraine.
This Sunday March 20th at 1pm as part of our Lenten journey, and our path towards reconciliation with our Indigenous sisters and brothers, the Christian Education Committee is offering a workshop “Our Journey as an Indigenous People” led by Gloria Cook, from the Indigenous Ministries and Justice Unit. This workshop is based on the Medicine Wheel and helps us to understand better this journey. We’ll meet on Zoom, watch and listen to the presentation, followed by discussion. This workshop was offered at the Region Annual meeting last year. here is the link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81657324740?pwd=Y2xUV3NNS21jNE9sVDF1RHkwNlR6dz09
Meeting ID: 816 5732 4740
Passcode: 772806
204 272 7920 Canada
Each Sunday during Lent, we’ll be learning some Cree words and phrases; the vocabulary and pronunciation guide for the first two lessons is included here.
FAQ about Sabbaticals: Who will be leading worship while Elizabeth is away on sabbatical? The Sabbatical Advisory Group (SAG) and the Worship Committee assure us that many folks will help us with worship. They see it as an opportunity to hear from other voices, experience different kinds of worship, and to ponder the question “what does the church mean to you?” Some committees and groups, some familiar faces from our congregation, and some new people will all take a Sunday during this time and bring us meaningful, participatory worship for all of us.
Scripture to ponder for the week: Romans 8:28: Meanwhile, the moment we get tired in the waiting, God’s Spirit is right alongside helping us along. If we don’t know how or what to pray, it doesn’t matter. He does our praying in and for us, making prayer out of our wordless sighs, our aching groans. He knows us far better than we know ourselves, knows our pregnant condition, and keeps us present before God. That’s why we can be so sure that every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good.
Scripture for March 20, 2022: Isaiah 55:1-9; Psalm 63:1-8; I Corinthians 10:1-13; Luke 13:1-9
the writer reminds us of God’s abundant love, acceptance and care. As we move through Lent, what opportunities are there to hear God’s voice calling us to reflect and respond?
Programs at Trinity:
Bible Study: Monday 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: Monday 1:30-2:30pm – Incorporates adaptable postures, movement and meditation
Holy Yoga: Saturday 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.
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.
Prayer: Help us to receive the love which is spread across the table of life if we are but open to receiving and partaking. Amen
Elizabeth
Following a meeting on February 23, 2022, the Board prayerfully decided to open the church building for staff as of February 28th and Steve will be in the office Mon-Fri 9am to 1pm; Irma and Elizabeth and volunteers will be in as required and necessary; and to allow user groups to begin meeting as of March 7th. In person worship will begin March 20th. Masks and hand sanitizing along with safe distancing will be required for all in person gatherings. Committees and programs will determine their meeting on Zoom or in person; Sunday School and Youth group leaders will determine their meeting on Zoom or in person.
Trinity United Church continues to offer weekly YouTube 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.
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