Here is the link for Worship for Sunday December 11, 2022: https://youtu.be/ZZo-yKHitwE
Sermon by phone is available at: 204 410 1384
We hold in prayer Geraldine Irving and her family as she moves on her journey to God
We hold in prayer and congratulate Jon Romu on receiving the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal!
We hold in prayer and congratulate Leslie Harrison on receiving the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal!
Please hold in prayer Hatigje Hasani and her family as Hatigje undergoes treatment for end-stage cancer. You may remember Hatigje and her husband Ali as refugees from Kosovo who came to Canada in 1999. At that time they received some support from Trinity members as they made a new life in Canada. Both Ali and Hatigje worked as caretakers at Trinity several years ago.
We hold in prayer community members and families as we mourn Rebecca Contois, Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, and Mashkode Bizhiki’ikwe and all Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
We hold in prayer those who have been devastated by Hurricane Fiona, including the people in the Maritimes.
We hold in prayer Lorraine Antosh as she is in hospital.
We continue to hold the people of James Smith Cree Nation and the nearby village of Weldon, Saskatchewan in our prayers.
Take a look at the bulletin board to see Christmas Greetings from folks from away.
Advent and Christmas Services at Trinity:
Sunday Dec 18th at 10:45am: Communion on the Sunday before Christmas, online and in person service
Wednesday Dec 21st: ONLY online recorded Longest Night service with Good Shepherd and Trinity. This quiet, thoughtful service will make space to remember, to mourn our losses, and to move through this time of the year. The link will be sent out with the Tuesday email for you to participate when it’s best for you; if you have a loved one whose name you’d like included in this service, please be in touch with Elizabeth
SaturdayDec 24th at 7pm: Family friendly Christmas eve service with music and the familiar story where everyone has a part to play!; online and in person service;
SundayDec 25th: no recorded or in person service
Sunday Jan 1st at 10:45am: online and in person service
Did you know?
Richmond Gardens (2900 Pembina) once again gathered to celebrate Christmas with a turkey dinner. Many thanks to Trinity folk who volunteered to serve and assist: Marlene Bryll, Helen Nemeth, Dawna Clow, Charles and Judy Powell, Maryann Koop and Carolyn Pierson.
Thinking about a different Christmas gift to send to family and friends? Check out “Gifts with Vision” to donate to the United Church Mission and Service Fund projects: GiftsWithVision.ca
The Stewardship Committee sent out an email last month with some important information about a “Christmas Gift for Trinity”. Please contact the office if you’d like a 3/4 statement of your donations for this year.
We are grateful to Gerta De Jong, Marilyn Loat and Karen Wall for cashiering this Sunday.
Programs at Trinity: all our programs, except the walkers, will resume in January.
if you’d like to take part in any of our programs, please be in touch with Elizabeth (eliz.tuc@mymts.net) or Irma (irma.tuc@mymts.net)
Trinity Walkers: From Maryann: Please contact me and let’s arrange to walk together. Some of the benefits of outdoor walks are reducing stress, improving mood, improving self-esteem and it is a great way to connect with nature or your family and friends.
Trinity Yoga: Saturdays 10-11am, followed by coffee on Zoom – resumes in January
Bible Study: Mondays at 7-8pm on Zoom – resumes in January
South Side Community Fitness and Fellowship:
fitness: Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. in the sanctuary or on Zoom – resumes in January
yoga: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary or on Zoom – resumes in January
Trinity continues to follow the guidelines that the board prayerfully put into place on September 28, 2022. Masks and hand sanitizing along with safe distancing is required for all in person gatherings.
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