“Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Colossians 3:14 (NRSV)
Sunday, June 22, 2025 – Worship starts at 10:45 a.m. with Rev. Don McKay
*Our joint services with The Church of the Good Shepherd Anglican (GSA) begin on June 29 at 9:30 a.m. as follows:
June 29; July 13; July 27; August 10; August 24 – GSA
July 6; July 20; August 3; August 17; August 31 – TUC
Rev. Damber Khadka is on vacation from June 12 to July 12, 2025.
Scripture to ponder: (will return when Damber gets back from vacation)
We are grateful to Ken and Elaine Johnson and Ed Tymofichuk for cashiering this Sunday.
In our Prayers:
We pray for all who are being impacted by the wildfires here in our province and beyond.
*We pray for Connie Fillion who is in hospital dealing with health issues.
We pray for Bill Munro as he deals with health issues.
We pray for Ellen Johnson who is dealing with health issues, and for her family who are supporting Ellen.
We pray for Bernice Gregory who is dealing with health issues.
We pray for Sumi as she continues her recovery following cancer treatment. We pray for Sumi’s three nieces Ameera, Anupaa, and Anuka in the camp in Nepal as they need support for their security and protection. We pray too for Damber’s mother, Dhan Khadka as she faces serious health issues. Damber and Sumi are grateful for the prayers and support of the congregation.
We pray for Priest Jennifer Sisson, Good Shepherd Anglican (GSA) and her family as her husband Bishop Geoff Woodcroft faces health issues.
From Prairie to Pine Region: Canadian Multiculturism Day (June 27)
Please hold in prayer the following communities of faith: Holland; Forrest; Winnipeg:Fort Garry
- Our thoughts and prayers focus on our relationship with our Indigenous relatives and the gifts that Indigenous Communities, Indigenous Communities of Faith, and Indigenous Leaders offer to our country and the United Church of Canada as we commemorate National Indigenous Peoples’ Day on June 21, 2025.
From Outreach:
*Please be aware that West Broadway Ministry is no longer providing meals to their guests. They do provide a take and go bag lunch. For that purpose, they only need sandwich fixings (canned meat, tuna, peanut butter, etc,) granola bars, and fruit cups. Please adjust your donations in the grocery cart accordingly. Thank you!
*The Urban Retreats Garden Tour is just a few days away!
Buy your tickets now and get ready for a self-guided tour of the most beautiful gardens in the Deer Lodge area of Winnipeg on Saturday June 21, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Enjoy a Manitoba Tea (Bannock and Homemade Jam) and visit the Craft and Plant Sale all at Prairie Spirit United Church, 207 Thompson Dr. from 10:00 to 2:00.
Tickets for the Garden Tour are $20.
Tickets for the Manitoba Tea, Craft and Plant Sale are $5 (available on Tour Day, cash only).
All proceeds support the important work of 1JustCity.
On behalf of the Outreach Committee –Thanks to everyone who was able to make a donation to the Wildfire Evacuees on such short notice. The response from Trinity was truly wonderful! We delivered the items to the Bomber Store and they were taking all 7 pallets that they had collected to donate to the Southern Chiefs Organization and The Manitoba Metis Federation. For those who still wish to help, we suggest you contact the Red Cross or the Southern Chiefs Organization directly (see below) to make a donation or volunteer. We can keep all those impacted at this difficult time in our hearts and prayers.
- Fire evacuee assistance 1JustCity: (see attachment) Link to DONATE: Charitable Donations Winnipeg – 1JustCity
- Donations are being accepted by the Red Cross online by searching redcross.ca and following the instructions for Donate Now. **NOTE: The Government of Canada and the Government of Manitoba will match donations to the 2025 Manitoba Wildfires Appeal from May 28 to June 27, 2025. Every $1 donated will become $3 to support the families and individuals most affected by the wildfires.
- Southern Chiefs’ Organization is accepting financial donations as well as many items (see attachment.) Cheques can be made payable to the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs. All funds received will go directly towards supporting the urgent needs of evacuees.
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Volunteers needed: Lenore has been working in the flower beds on both the east and west side of the church. She is asking for volunteers to help with the weeding and watering. Volunteers are asked to sign up for a week or two over the summer months. If you are able to help please call the church office. Lenore will be happy to let you know what needs to be done.
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60th Anniversary Celebrations
During the 60th Anniversary of Trinity celebration, members of the congregation were invited to write their fond memories of Trinity. Over 60 cards with memories were collected over the weeks of the celebration. The committee has decided to share these memories in the announcements over the next 6 weeks.
Here is this week’s collection of memories:
“Feeling welcomed, expression of kindness and thoughtfulness.”
“It feels like home”
“My church family since 1978”
“Meeting my spiritual needs.”
“Participation in youth groups, youth dances, (in the 80’s), Sunday school”
“We had reflection about past ministers, Lonnie Atkinson, Milly Malavsky, Gary Clark”
“Thoughts of celebration of weddings, renewal of vows and the passing of a loved one, and baptism”
“Lonnie Atkinson singing “How Great Thou Art”. It made the windows rattle.”
“The choir, junior choir, Second Chance — music at the heart of Trinity.”
“Sharing in events — Circle of Reconciliation, Guess Who’s Coming for Dinner, Disciples group, (stations of the cross), yoga, the Big Question.”
From the 100th Anniversary Task Group
The 100th Anniversary of the United Church of Canada committee unveiled its’ fundraising campaign to assist Damber and Sumi with their three nieces, Ameera, Anupaa, and Anuka who are in a refugee camp in Nepal. Ameera is 15, Anupaa is 12 and Anuka is only 9 years old. Damber and Sumi send money every month to care for the girls, but we can help, too.
We invite you to give the gift of one dollar for every year the United Church of Canada has been in existence. We’d like to call it “A 100 for the 100th. Of course, we will accept any amount you feel you would like to give, be it less or more.
Here is how The DAMBER PROJECT will work:
· We will gladly accept cash or cheques. Cheques may be made out to “Trinity United Church” and should be designated to THE DAMBER PROJECT. Funds will be disbursed as needed, and at Damber’s discretion between now and the end of June.
· A member of the 100th Anniversary committee will be available before or after each service each Sunday morning from now until June.
· If you are dropping by Trinity during the week, you can leave your donation in the office.
· If you’d like to leave your gift in the offering plate, please be sure to indicate that it is for THE DAMBER PROJECT, so that the cashiers will know.
Thank you so much for helping members of our extended Trinity family!
🏈 Next Winnipeg Blue Bomber fundraiser game is Thursday June 26th 🏈
See the schedule of home games below. Please have a look at the dates and times that you would be available.
The sign up sheets are on the bulletin board in the narthex right beside the door leading into the sanctuary near the church entrance. If you have questions, talk to Marilyn or Irma. Game start times are listed (we typically need to be there 2 hours ahead of game start time and we are typically there for 1 hour after the game. e.g. where start time is 7:30 we start at 5:30).
We have 8 regular season games left before we get into the playoffs.
Thursday, June 26 – game start time 7:30
Friday, July 18 – game start time 7:30
Friday, August 1 – game start time 7:30
Thursday, August 14 – game start time 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 6 – game start time 3:00 p.m.
(we may be asked to be 3-4 hours ahead of the game)
Saturday, September 27 – game start time 2:00 p.m.
Friday, October 17– game start time 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 25 – game start time 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 1 – Western semi-final
Saturday, November 8 – Western final
🏈🏈🏈 GO BOMBERS 🏈🏈🏈
Programs at Trinity: All are welcome to attend.
Trinity Yoga – Saturday – will resume in the fall
Worship – Sunday June 22 at 10:45 a.m. with Rev. Don McKay
Bible Study – Will resume in the fall.
Yoga – Southside Community Group – will resume in the fall
From Maryann: Trinity Walkers – Are you interested in going for a walk? Here is a partial list of where I like walking, St Vital Park, Bois des Esprits (Spirit Woods), Henteleff Park, Fort Whyte, Assiniboine Forest and Park. Contact Maryann and let’s arrange a time to walk one of the walks listed or find somewhere that you enjoy walking. Let me know what you think and if any changes need to be made. Maryann
Electronics Recycling – Bring your small electronics for recycling – recycle items that fit into the blue box in the narthex.
Opportunities to serve: There are many volunteer opportunities in the ministry at Trinity. If you are able to offer the gift of time to give please let us know. There are opportunities, to serve on committees, to help with one time special events, help serve at funeral lunches and fellowship coffee, to help with technology, read scripture, offer prayers, sing in the choir, to work at bombers games, help with Sunday School and Youth, participate in worship services offered at The Waverley and St Norbert Personal Care Home etc. Please prayerfully consider these opportunities and be in touch with the office (204 269 1632 tuc@mymts.net) We are grateful for every gift given and appreciate all you do for Trinity. See sign up sheets in the narthex for scripture reading, prayers of the people, ushers and greeters.
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