“Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Colossians 3:14 (NRSV)
Worship: Sunday December 21, 2025, 10:45 a.m. Fourth Sunday of Advent
Longest Night Service: December 21, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
We are anticipating two services this Sunday: Advent 4 Morning Service at 10:45 a.m. Longest Night Service at 7:00 p.m. (a joint service with our friends from Good Shepherd Anglican) Please join us for either or both services as you are able.
We are grateful to Joann Sauve and Mary Ann Koop for cashiering this Sunday.
We are delighted to share the newest video message from The Right Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath, 45th Moderator of The United Church of Canada: Moderator’s Christmas Message: Setting a Place at the Table This Christmas
We invite the congregation of Trinity United Church to hold St. Mary Magdalene and Good Shepherd Anglican Church in prayer, as both are navigating a time of discernment and transition in response to current challenges. No decisions have been made. We pray for wisdom, courage, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit for the leadership and people of both communities.
We are pleased to announce that Christian Yokosawa has been appointed as our Accompanist at Trinity. We warmly welcome Christian to our staff and extend our appreciation for his service in filling this role on an interim basis since mid-November.
Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for 2026 to our Trinity staff! In keeping with Trinity tradition, we recognize and celebrate our much-appreciated staff members during the Christmas season. On behalf of the congregation, the Ministry and Personnel Committee has presented Christmas cards and gifts to Damber, Irma, Tierney, Héctor, Christian, Kathy, and Samantha. May God’s love and presence bless each of them abundantly.
The worship video from last Sunday, December 14, was uploaded in an unedited form due to technical challenges. Thank you for your patience. We are grateful to our technical team—Harry, Jackie, and Lambert—for their hard work in helping us stay connected with our worship each week.
Many thanks to everyone who shared Christmas cookies and treats during the December 14 service. We also extend our gratitude to the Fellowship Team for their efforts in making this celebration possible.
Heartfelt thanks to Karen Wall for initiating the Christmas Stars Campaign, and to all who helped make it possible. We hold in our hearts and prayers all the names on the stars, both named and unnamed, that their memory may continue to be with us.
Trinity is looking for a co-coordinator to do funeral receptions. If you feel that you can help with this, please let Ruth Graham or the office know before the end of December.
We’re always grateful for enthusiastic volunteers to help with worship and other ministries at our church. If you feel called to lend a hand, please stop by the News Board in the Narthex and add your name to the sign-up sheet. Your generosity truly makes a difference.
🎄Outreach Suggestions for Christmas Giving – 2025🎁
1. Trinity’s traditional mitten tree – Donations of mittens and hats are welcomed at our tree in the narthex. The schools tell us that there is more need for mittens!
3. Giftswithvision.ca – The United Church catalogue has many good ideas for global gifts that can be purchased online. For example, a $50 food basket will be matched for$400 value. $100 will be matched for $900 value for girl power through nourishment, education and protection for girls around the world.
Thank you for considering these ideas as we plan our Christmas giving. 🎁
⭐ CHRISTMAS STARS CAMPAIGN 2025 ⭐
Starts Sunday, November 9th – Ends Sunday, December 21st
Purchase your Christmas Star in memory of a loved one or event, to honor someone or something special, or just because… Karen Wall will be in the narthex before and after services from Sunday, November 9th to Sunday, December 21st to assist you with the Stars information form and payment. PLEASE NOTE: There is no set payment amount for a Christmas Star, give what you wish…
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CONGRATULATIONS to Lily Hemlow!! Although she missed getting the Provincial U16 Female Indoor 800m Track record by 1 second, she was able to break the 1200m record by 2 seconds. She is currently in the Top Ten in the World in this event. And this gives her 2 Provincial records, so far!!
In our Prayers:
We pray for those facing health challenges:
We hold in prayer Dale, the daughter of Sandi and Eunice, who is currently receiving treatment in Texas, USA. May God surround her with healing, strength, and daily restoration, and grant peace and comfort to her and her family during this time.
We pray for Milt Muldrew who is dealing with health issues.
We pray for Victor Bryll who is dealing with health issues.
We pray for Bernice Gregory who is dealing with health issues.
We pray for Connie Fillion who is in hospital dealing with health issues.
We continue to pray for Damber’s family – Sumi as she continues her recovery, for Sumi’s three nieces Ameera, Anupaa, and Anuka, and for Damber’s mother, Dhan, as she faces health issues. Damber and Sumi are grateful for your prayers and support.
From Prairie to Pine Region: Third Sunday of Advent
Please hold in prayer the following communities of faith: Prairie Vision (Bladur, Cypress River), Winnipeg: Raymond Flett Memorial
Trinity provides Church Services at the St. Norbert Personal Care Home and the Waverley/Rosewood Retirement Community. We provide a half-hour service at St. Norbert on the first Thursday of every month at 10:30 am and at the Waverley/Rosewood on the second Wednesday of every month at 10 am. HOWEVER, DUE TO THE FIRST THURSDAY IN JANUARY FALLING ON NEW YEARS DAY, THE ST. NORBERT SERVICE HAS BEEN RE-SCHEDULED TO JAN. 8 AT 10:30. If you would like to join us please contact Nancy or Terry DeLong at (204) 254-3450 or nanter1@shaw.ca.
Programs at Trinity: All are welcome to attend Trinity Yoga - on Zoom - Resumes in January
Worship: Sunday December 21 2025, 10:45 a.m. Fourth Sunday of Advent
Longest Night Service: December 21, 7:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve Service: December 24, 7:00 p.m.
Bible Study – Resumes Monday January 5th – 1:30 p.m. at Trinity
Yoga – Southside Community Group – Resumes in January
Trinity Walkers: From Maryann – Even tho the weather has changed I am still walking. Contact me if you are interested in having a walking partner.
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, 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.
Office Hours at Trinity United Church for Christmas Eve, December 24th, will be 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. The office will be closed December 25th, 26th and January 1st. Regular office hours for Trinity are Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The Worship YouTube link is sent out Monday after each service. If you would like a PDF copy of the Reflection emailed to you, please contact the office at tuc@mymts.net
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