Here is the link for worship for Sunday March 27, 2022: https://youtu.be/n9q20lBUt_g
We have in person worship every Sunday 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 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.
Each Sunday during Lent, we’ll be learning some Cree words and phrases; the vocabulary and conversation is included here.
FAQ about Sabbaticals: Who will be visiting folks in the hospital (when allowed) while Elizabeth is away on sabbatical? The Sabbatical Advisory Group (SAG) and the Board are in the process of hiring a Minister to work 10 hours a week who will visit anyone that is in the hospital or at home while Elizabeth is away.
Workshop on Medical Assistance on Dying (MAiD), March 25, 2022, 9:45 am-2:15 pm. The United Church in Meadowood (1111 Dakota Street, Winnipeg) and the Meadowood Seniors Club are hosting a workshop on Understanding Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), and Paul Campbell is one of the speakers. Full details with registration link here.
Programs at Trinity:
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 **NO YOGA MARCH 28**
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.
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 February 23, 2022, the Board prayerfully decided open the church building 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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