“Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Colossians 3:14 (NRSV)
Sunday, August 24, 2025 – Worship starts at 9:30 a.m. led by Good Shepherd Anglican
Our joint services with The Church of the Good Shepherd Anglican (GSA) at 9:30 a.m. are as follows:
TUC – August 31
GSA – August 24
GSA services Zoom Link – Topic: Anglican Summer Worship
Time: August 24, 2025 09:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting for GSA services:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85801763235?pwd=7gN1V2Qwjz7vMK4FtDu8iKxR9NUdIz.1
Meeting ID: 858 0176 3235
Passcode: 047330
TUC services – YouTube link will be sent out on the Monday or Tuesday following worship – September 2
🏈 **URGENT: We are looking for 3 more volunteers for the Banjo Bowl on Saturday September 6th
The start time (to be confirmed by the Bombers) would be 11AM. Please contact Charlie Powell @ 204 806 6965 or Marilyn Loat @ 204 793 2189.
We are grateful to Debbie Spindler and Mike Cudjoe for cashiering this Sunday.
From GSA about plans going forward following Rev. Jennifer Sisson’s retirement: Rev. Di Panting has been appointed as “Priest-in-charge” as the parish undertakes the work to discuss and define the future. Many of you already know Rev. Panting. Please help her to feel welcome as she undertakes her leadership with GSA.
Irma Nadeau is on vacation returning on Tuesday, September 2. During her absence, any communication related to her ministry may be directed to the church office at 204-269-1632 or tuc@mymts.net. We appreciate your understanding and support.
Supporting Our Children and Youth Ministry
- Did you know that a group of Indigenous and Racialized youth is planning the third Sharing Across Cultures event for BIPOC youth on Saturday, September 6September 6September 6, 11 am to 7 pm at Broadway Disciples United Church in Winnipeg? This exciting day will feature culturally relevant cooking and activity workshops along with guided discussions that celebrate food, fun, and faith. Learn more at this link and please share with any BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) families connected to our church. To register or ask questions, please contact Twila McNair at tmacnair@confmnwo.mb.ca or Rev. Damber Khadka at minister.tuc@mymts.net
- Invite your teens to a weekend of fun, faith, and leadership growth at Churchill Park United in Winnipeg, September 12–14 – 2 hrs each evening starting at 7 pm, where they will learn leadership skills through games and workshops, plan and lead a youth event, and take part in a meeting of the regional Young Adult and Youth (YAAY) Committee; to register or ask questions, please contact Twila McNair at tmacnair@confmnwo.mb.ca or Rev. Damber Khadka at minister.tuc@mymts.net
NOTE: The upstairs washroom renovations are continuing! Until further notice only the washrooms downstairs are functional. We will make sure to have someone available to help anyone who needs to go downstairs with the lift.
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS FOR TRINITY are Monday to Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Please note that during construction there may be times when staff work from home. If you don’t have a key and need to access the church during regular office hours please call the church to make sure it is open.)
In Celebration of a Special Birthday: Denyse Whalley will be celebrating her 90th birthday on August 31! We give thanks for her and the blessing she has been to our church community. Please join us in lifting up prayers of joy, gratitude, and love in honour of this wonderful milestone.
In our Prayers - We pray for those facing health challenges:
We pray for Ethel Campbell as she recovers at home following hip surgery.
We pray for Connie Fillion who is now recovering at home as she deals with health issues. She appreciates our prayers and expresses thanks for the cards, calls and visits during her hospital stay.
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.
From Prairie to Pine Region: Please hold in prayer the following communities of faith: Meridian (Sanford, Avonlea, Starbuck), Nestor Falls, Winnipeg: St. Andrew’s River Heights
🏈 Next Winnipeg Blue Bomber fundraiser game is Saturday September 6 🏈
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 4 regular season games left before we get into the playoffs.
We still need volunteers for the following games:
Saturday, September 6 – game start time 3:00 p.m. Banjo Bowl (we may be asked to be there 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.
Play off games - We have to wait for the season to unfold before we will know if we will be hosting any playoff games
Saturday, November 1 - Western semi-final
Saturday, November 8 - Western final
Sunday, November 16 the GREY CUP will be played Winnipeg. This will be a BIG ONE so mark it in your calendar if you are able to work.
🏈🏈🏈 GO BOMBERS 🏈🏈🏈
JOIN TOGETHER AND WELCOME EVERYONE BACK to Trinity this fall 🍂 by attending and contributing to a pot-luck luncheon 🍉 following the service on September 14th, 2025.
A poster and sign-up sheet are posted in the narthex.
* 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!
🌼🌹 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. 🌹🌼
Programs at Trinity: All are welcome to attend
Trinity Yoga – Saturday – will resume in the fall
Worship – Sunday August 24 at 9:30 a.m. with GSA leading
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.
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, 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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