**Please note: the city is repairing and repaving Summerside Ave and it may be closed when you come.
Please enter the church parking lot from Mapleridge Ave for the next couple of weeks**
Here is the link for the moment: https://youtu.be/e8DtfUau53g
Today is a day of prayer for peace and candle lighting at 5:30pm across the country; here’s the link: The United Church of Canada Joins Day of Prayer and Fasting on October 17 | The United Church of Canada (united-church.ca)
A Congregational meeting has been called for Trinity United Church on Sunday November 5th, immediately following worship to review and approve Trinity’s “Structure and Governance and Policy and Procedures Manual”. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. This is the first notice of the meeting.
Thank you to everyone who offered their gifts of food for West Broadway and money for Camp Morgan. We have delivered more than 2 carts full of food to West Broadway Community Ministry and collected more than $225 for Camp Morgan. It truly was a thanksgiving for our blessings and shared with others.
Sunday October 22nd: Sunday School begins today with Angela and Tracy leading our young people (and their parents) in the lower hall! It’s Second Chance Sunday! Fellowship is providing a “Soup and Bun” lunch following worship and …
Save the date Sunday, October 22 following worship
With Rev. Elizabeth Brown’s retirement at year end, the United Church of Canada and the Prairie to Pine Region, requires that we create a Trinity Church Profile team and complete several things as part of the process. A “Church Profile Team ” has been formed consisting of Charles Powell, Nancy DeLong, Barb Tallman, Ross Tallman and Dale Kendel (acting as chair). The purpose of the team is to create a Faith Profile for Trinity United Church that expresses the needs, the wants and the wishes of Trinity. This is Step #1, before the search and hiring process for a new Minister can occur.
Step#2: a Congregational Consultation will be held on Sunday October 22 after our regular service. A “Soup and Bun”Lunch will be provided, thanks to the Fellowship Committee. We will be finished by 1:30. Please plan to attend.
Over the past couple of weeks ,we have been sharing some questions that we want you to think about. So far we have asked –
1. What does Trinity United Church mean to me?
2. What song describes Trinity United Church (mission and purpose)?
3.What do you consider to be the best accomplishments of Trinity United Church in the past few years?
If you wish to contact any members of the Church Profile Committee use the following emails: Nancy DeLong – nanter1@shaw.ca; Charlie Powell – judy_charliep@hotmail.com; Dale Kendel – bdkendel@shaw.ca; Barb Tallman – barbara1.tallman@gmail.com; Ross Tallman – ross.tallman@gmail.com
A message from the Board: As we move into the fall, the board is grateful for all gifts given. At the annual meeting, Trinity committed to keep you informed of our financial situation throughout the year. Here is the update for the end of August:
Jan to August Income: $138,880.67
Jan to August Expenses: $165,961.65
Jan to August Deficit: ($27,080.98)
This Year-to-date deficit is higher than the budgeted YTD deficit (which was around -$20k), but there is still Bomber money to be received, and givings tend to increase as we move into the Christmas season. We continue to be vigilant in keeping expenses in check, and we believe that Trinity is financially viable in the short to medium term. However, there is a slow downward trend of givings which will need to be addressed longer term, either through increased fundraising or increased givings.
Community Garden: On Saturday, members of the Garden Committee met along with a number of gardeners to clean up for the winter. Thanks to Ed for arranging for the refuse truck for us to load; it was all taken away in one load and the compost bin was cleaned out and spread across the gardens! Thanks to everyone who participated! Please see the picture attached!
Save the date: Praise and Worship service November 25th at 7pm!
Opportunities to help out at Trinity:
We are looking for a few people to help prepare and serve communion. We’ll provide the training and you’ll work in teams; if anyone is interested, they can contact Ruth at 204- 253-0274 or 204-290-3050. It is a once a month commitment, on a rotating basis.
Would you like to read scripture and/or create and write prayers for Sunday Worship? Please be in touch with Irma for more information.
BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!
Are your shelves cluttered with your summer “beach reads”? Or are you looking to stock up for the coming winter months? Bring your books to Trinity during the month of October and take a few home – “Pay what you please”. Books change every day so check back often! Tell your friends who may not attend Trinity; the table will be set up on some Saturdays as well as during the week (the church is open Mon-Fri, 9am to 1pm). Thank you. Isabel Tymofichuk
United Church Calendars: are available now and cost around $8; please be in touch with Gerta by November 5th if you’d like to purchase one!
We hold in prayer and light a candle at 5:30pm tonight with the United Church of Canada: The United Church of Canada Joins Day of Prayer and Fasting on October 17 | The United Church of Canada (united-church.ca)
We hold in prayer David, Marilyn, Colin, Marg and Jim Loat as Jim awaits surgery.
We hold in prayer Ashley, Ryan and Rylie (friends of Danielle Nadeau) as they mourn the death of their 16 year old daughter and sister Alicia.
We hold in prayer Phillis Nachilongo and her family on the death of Phillis’ oldest sister, Winnie, in Zambia.
We hold in prayer Don and Marion Schultz as they move through health issues.
We hold in prayer Betty Turnock while she is in hospital.
We hold in prayer Val McKay and her mom, Anne.
We hold in prayer Susan and Doug Delaney’s family members Darryl and Diane Knight as they move through health struggles. They are grateful for all our prayers.
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 continue to hold the people of James Smith Cree Nation and the nearby village of Weldon, Saskatchewan in our prayers.
Upon hearing the preliminary research findings on deaths and unmarked graves at the Alberni residential institution, The United Church of Canada, both regionally and nationally, hears the Tseshaht First Nation’s specific Calls for Truth and Justice directed to us, and commits to continued conversation with them about specific actions in response. Every Child Matters.
Programs at Trinity; please note the changes below:
Trinity Walkers: On Tuesdays, let’s start at Trinity and walk to King’s Park and back. Meet at 9:30am at the church or meet me/us in the park at 10am at the 2nd parking lot (This is the lot closest to the flower gardens). We can walk a short loop through the flower garden or a slightly longer loop around the perimeter of the park. Please call Maryann for this or any other walk you’d like to take.
Trinity Yoga: Saturdays at 10-11am Yoga; 11-noon coffee and fellowship; online by zoom
Bible Study: Mondays at 1:30pm – note the new time! in person and online
South Side Community Fitness and Fellowship: Wednesday at 10:30am Yoga; both online by zoom and in person
Bomber fund raiser: thank you to all the folks who volunteered for the games! We have all games filled! If you’d like to volunteer and are not sure what it entails, be in touch with Marilyn or Irma or Elizabeth and we’ll arrange for you to “shadow” someone for part of any of the playoff game. As an added incentive, we’ll offer you access to the stadium for part of the game!
We are grateful to Judy and Charlie Powell and Ed and Leslie Johnson for cashiering this Sunday.
Scriptures for this week: Exodus 33:12-23; Psalm 99; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22
Scripture to ponder: Isaiah 25:1: O LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you, I will praise your name; for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure.
Prayer: Keep us ever mindful, God, of our relationship with you and with each other, that they may be whole, holy, true and sincere. Amen
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