Trinity United Church

This Sunday, December 3, breakfast at 9am followed by joint worship with Good Shepherd at 10am, in person and online worship, Destination Bethlehem: https://youtu.be/vkRzjUEazjw 

Come and enjoy a light breakfast with your friends, stay for worship that reminds us of the story that calls us home. 

Sermon by phone: 204 410 1384

Upcoming services for Advent and Christmas: all services are in person and recorded and posted in our usual way

Sunday December 10th – 10:45am – Advent 2 – communion – Sunday School Sunday

Sunday December 17th – 10:45am – Advent 3 – worship service led by Tierney, Hector and the choir – come sing with new and familiar hymns and music of the season

Thursday December 21st – 7pm – Longest Night of the Year service – for all those who want a moment of peace, a time to discover the holy and sacred of the season, joint service with Good Shepherd. In person and recorded and posted that evening.

Sunday December 24 – 10:45am and 7pm – Advent 4 and Christmas Eve for the whole family! We are offering the same service for both the morning and evening to allow all of us to experience the wonder, awe and joy of this holy moment

LAST CALL … CHRISTMAS STARS CAMPAIGN … Sunday, December 3rd will be the last Sunday that Karen Wall will be available before and after services to accept your Christmas Star requests in person. If you’d like a Christmas Star after December 3rd, please contact Karen directly by phone or test at: 204 797 1732 or email: kwall@mymts.net and she will be happy to look after your request. 

A message from the Board: 

As we look to the end of the year, we are aware we will likely have a deficit which was predicted by the deficit budget passed at the Annual meeting. To help us reduce the deficit, we ask people to prayerfully consider a “Christmas gift” to Trinity. Today is a good moment to consider supporting an organization that reflects your values and way of life. To keep you informed, these are most recent financials: 

Sept                income $18,994.05              expenses $ 22,104.55         = ($3,110.50)

Oct                  income $21,541.41              expenses $21,061.31          = $480.10

Jan to Oct      income $179,416.13            expenses $209,127.51        = ($29,711.38)

Outreach projects for Christmas: Boxes will be in the narthex area, clearly marked for the organization. Please do NOT wrap your items.

The Mitten Tree – Trinity’s tradition for many, many years.  Mittens and hats will be distributed to local schools.

Christmas hampers for local schools – Many of the families receive hampers from their school . We will collect non-perishable food items to be distributed to the schools. Suggestions are :  lentils, rice, canned meats, pasta and sauces, beans, etc.

Dalhousie Miracle Store – Small gift items are available for the students to choose a gift for their family members.  Any donations of appropriate items such as mugs, jewellery, toiletry items, kitchen ware, etc. will be appreciated!

Gifts With Vision – The United Church catalogue is available online at  https://giftswithvision.ca/   for those wishing to make a contribution to church projects, both in Canada and abroad.

Velma’s House – New this year!  This is a resource under the parent organization Ka Ni Kanichihk for women fleeing violence on Winnipeg streets and requiring a temporary refuge. Most women receiving assistance are in their 20’s. There is a need for new warm socks and underwear for this organization.

The 2024 “Guess Who’s Coming for Dinner” is set for April 2024! This is a fundraising event of Trinity United and Good Shepherd Anglican Churches. 12 enthusiastic hosts have been confirmed and much fun is on the horizon! Sale of dinners and lunches will begin April 21, 2024 and continue for 3 weeks ending May 5th. If you’d like to become a host, contact Dale Kendel at bdkendel@shaw.ca by December 11th. Watch for more details in January 2024!!

Thank you to all the amazing music people from Second Chance, Trinity and Good Shepherd choirs, and everyone who came out to sing and experience this great Praise and Worship service last Saturday! It was wonderful to hear Josh from 1JustCity tell us about his work and the people he serves every day. We raised $2,050.25 for 1JustCity mission and ministry! 

Here is the link for the recording; it’s in two parts:

part 1: https://youtu.be/3Gou5AY_SqE 

part 2: https://youtu.be/DJsBr8dmc1c 

We hold in prayer Don Schultz and their families on the death of Marion Schultz; service to celebrate her life on January 13, 2023 at Trinity

We hold in prayer Vic and Marlene Bryll and their son Thomas and daughter-in-law Dana as she awaits surgery for cancer. 

We hold in prayer Audrey Whitman as she deals with a cancer diagnosis.

We hold in prayer Irma Nadeau as she recovers from surgery.

We hold in prayer David, Marilyn, Colin, Marg and Jim Loat as Jim recovers from surgery.

We hold in prayer Val McKay and her mom, Anne.

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, we’ll 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 – resumes in January

South Side Community Fitness and Fellowship: Wednesday at 10:30am Yoga; both online by zoom and in person.

We are grateful to Debbie Spindler and Mike Cudjoe for cashiering this Sunday.

Thank you to all the amazing music people from Second Chance, Trinity and Good Shepherd choirs, and everyone who came out to sing and experience this great Praise and Worship service on Saturday evening! It was wonderful to hear Josh from 1JustCity tell us about his work and the people he serves every day. We raised $2,050.25 for 1JustCity mission and ministry! 

Here is the link for the recording; it’s in two parts:

part 1: https://youtu.be/3Gou5AY_SqE 

part 2: https://youtu.be/DJsBr8dmc1c 

Here is the link for the moment: https://youtu.be/aTbZZe-9-6Y 

This Sunday, December 3, Destination Bethlehem: come at 9am for breakfast with your friends, followed by worship at 10am with Good Shepherd as we explore the story that calls us home. In person and recorded.

Sermon by phone: 204 410 1384

LAST CALL … CHRISTMAS STARS CAMPAIGN … Sunday, December 3rd will be the last Sunday that Karen Wall will be available before and after services to accept your Christmas Star requests in person. If you’d like a Christmas Star after December 3rd, please contact Karen directly by phone or test at: 204 797 1732 or email: kwall@mymts.net and she will be happy to look after your request. 

A message from the Board: 

As we look to the end of the year, we are aware we will likely have a deficit which was predicted by the deficit budget passed at the Annual meeting. To help us reduce the deficit, we ask people to prayerfully consider a “Christmas gift” to Trinity. Today is “Giving Tuesday” and a good moment to consider supporting an organization that reflects your values and way of life. To keep you informed, these are most recent financials: 

Sept                income $18,994.05              expenses $ 22,104.55         = ($3,110.50)

Oct                  income $21,541.41              expenses $21,061.31          = $480.10

Jan to Oct      income $179,416.13            expenses $209,127.51        = ($29,711.38)

Outreach projects for Christmas:

Boxes will be in the narthex area, clearly marked for the organization. Please do NOT wrap your items.

The Mitten Tree – Trinity’s tradition for many, many years.  Mittens and hats will be distributed to local schools.

Christmas hampers for local schools – Many of the families receive hampers from their school . We will collect non-perishable food items to be distributed to the schools. Suggestions are :  lentils, rice, canned meats, pasta and sauces, beans, etc.

Dalhousie Miracle Store – Small gift items are available for the students to choose a gift for their family members.  Any donations of appropriate items such as mugs, jewellery, toiletry items, kitchen ware, etc. will be appreciated!

Gifts With Vision – The United Church catalogue is available online at  https://giftswithvision.ca/   for those wishing to make a contribution to church projects, both in Canada and abroad.

Velma’s House – New this year!  This is a resource under the parent organization Ka Ni Kanichihk for women fleeing violence on Winnipeg streets and requiring a temporary refuge. Most women receiving assistance are in their 20’s. There is a need for new warm socks and underwear for this organization.

Upcoming services for Advent and Christmas: all services are in person and recorded and posted in our usual way

Sunday December 10th – 10:45am – Advent 2 – communion – Sunday School Sunday

Sunday December 17th – 10:45am – Advent 3 – worship service led by Tierney, Hector and the choir – come sing with new and familiar hymns and music of the season

Thursday December 21st – 7pm – Longest Night of the Year service – for all those who want a moment of peace, a time to discover the holy and sacred of the season, joint service with Good Shepherd. In person and recorded and posted that evening.

Sunday December 24 – 10:45am and 7pm – Advent 4 and Christmas Eve for the whole family! We are offering the same service for both the morning and evening to allow all of us to experience the wonder, awe and joy of this holy moment

The 2024 “Guess Who’s Coming for Dinner” is set for April 2024! This is a fundraising event of Trinity United and Good Shepherd Anglican Churches. 12 enthusiastic hosts have been confirmed and much fun is on the horizon! Sale of dinners and lunches will begin April 21, 2024 and continue for 3 weeks ending May 5th. If you’d like to become a host, contact Dale Kendel at bdkendel@shaw.ca by December 11th. Watch for more details in January 2024!!

We hold in prayer Don Schultz and their families on the death of Marion Schultz. A celebration of her life is January 13 at Trinity.

We hold in prayer Vic and Marlene Bryll and their son Thomas and daughter-in-law Dana as she awaits surgery for cancer. 

We hold in prayer Don Schultz as he moves through treatment.

We hold in prayer Audrey Whitman as she deals with a cancer diagnosis.

We hold in prayer Irma Nadeau as she recovers from surgery. 

We hold in prayer the family of Betty Turnock who died last month. A celebration of Betty’s life will be held in the future.

We hold in prayer David, Marilyn, Colin, Marg and Jim Loat as Jim recovers from surgery.

We hold in prayer Val McKay and her mom, Anne.

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 if you’d like to walk.

Trinity Yoga: Saturdays at 10-11am Yoga; 11-noon coffee and fellowship; online by zoom

Bible Study: Mondays at 1:30pm – resumes in January 2024 – in person and on zoom 

South Side Community Fitness and Fellowship: Wednesday at 10:30am Yoga; both online by zoom and in person 

We are grateful to Debbie Spindler and Mike Cudjoe for cashiering this Sunday.

Scriptures for this week: Isaiah 64:1-9; Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:24-37

Scripture to ponder: Psalm 96:11 Let’s hear it from Sky, With Earth joining in, And a huge round of applause from Sea..

Prayer: Holy God, Deliver me to myself that I, intact, may know the wonder of waiting; not the preaching of it, not the praying of it, not the formation of it, but the waiting. Deliver me to myself that I, intact, may know the wonder of waiting. Amen (Catherine Faith MacLean)

Saturday November 25th, 7pm – Praise and Worship Service at Trinity!

This Sunday, November 26, 10:45am, in person and online worship, baptism: https://youtu.be/PlkwohrnznA

Sermon by phone: 204 410 1384

Christmas Stars Campaign: Well folks, it’s that time of year again everyone. The Christmas Stars Campaign has begun and will continue until Sunday, December 10th.  We have a special request this year.  We would like to have as many stars as possible completed by Friday, November 24th so that they are on display during the Praise and Worship Service on the 25th. If you can complete your request by the 24th it would be greatly appreciated. Karen Wall will be available to accept your requests personally before and after services, starting on the 12th. If you would like to make your request outside of a Sunday service, you can fill in the form attached here with your financial donation, and drop it at the office during the week. Be sure that it is clearly marked for the Stars Campaign so that Kathy in the office knows to whom she should give it. Your financial donation for the star is whatever you wish.  There is no set fee. If you have any questions feel free to contact Karen Wall by phone or text at: 797-1732 or e-mail at: kwall@mymts.net

Upcoming services for Advent and Christmas: all services are in person and recorded and posted in our usual way

Sunday December 3rd – 10am – Advent 1 – Destination Bethlehem is back! come for breakfast at 9am, connect with your friends, and at 10am join the joint (with Good Shepherd) worship service as we explore the story that calls us home

Sunday December 10th – 10:45am – Advent 2 – communion – Sunday School Sunday

Sunday December 17th – 10:45am – Advent 3 – worship service led by Tierney, Hector and the choir – come sing with new and familiar hymns and music of the season

Thursday December 21st – 7pm – Longest Night of the Year service – for all those who want a moment of peace, a time to discover the holy and sacred of the season, joint service with Good Shepherd. In person and recorded and posted that evening.

Sunday December 24 – 10:45am and 7pm – Advent 4 and Christmas Eve for the whole family! We are offering the same service for both the morning and evening to allow all of us to experience the wonder, awe and joy of this holy moment

We need people to help out: please be in touch with Elizabeth or the office

Advent Candle lighting – two or more people or a family to read the parts for two more Sundays in Advent; recordings sent in to the office the Monday before your Sunday.

We hold in prayer Don Schultz and their families on the death of Marion Schultz; service to celebrate her life on January 13, 2023 at Trinity

We hold in prayer Vic and Marlene Bryll and their son Thomas and daughter-in-law Dana as she awaits surgery for cancer. 

We hold in prayer Audrey Whitman as she deals with a cancer diagnosis.

We hold in prayer Irma Nadeau as she recovers from surgery.

We hold in prayer the family of Betty Turnock who died. Details for the service will be announced. 

We hold in prayer David, Marilyn, Colin, Marg and Jim Loat as Jim recovers from surgery.

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, we’ll 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.

We are grateful to Marilyn Loat, Gerta de Jong, Karen Wall for cashiering this Sunday.

Praise and Worship service Saturday November 25th at 7pm! Come and sing with Second Chance, and the choirs from Trinity and Good Shepherd! Come and hear Josh from 1Just City as he speaks about the program. If you’d like to donate juice for the intermission, please be in touch with the office.

The Minute for Mission read by Lori Clunie-Powell is attached.

Did you know the Prairie to Pine Travelling Youth Group met at Trinity on Friday November 17th? We provided the space and snack; they provided the program for 15 youth and 2 youth leaders as they set some new “Travelling Youth Group Records”! (think highest voice!) Thanks to Chelsea, Marissa and Twila for their leadership!

Here is the link for the moment: https://youtu.be/RDDMjI9LTv4 

This Sunday, November 26th, recorded and in person worship at 10:45am

Sermon by phone: 204 410 1384

Christmas Stars Campaign: Well folks, it’s that time of year again everyone. The Christmas Stars Campaign has begun and will continue until Sunday, December 10th.  We have a special request this year.  We would like to have as many stars as possible completed by Friday, November 24th so that they are on display during the Praise and Worship Service on the 25th. If you can complete your request by the 24th it would be greatly appreciated. Karen Wall will be available to accept your requests personally before and after services. If you would like to make your request outside of a Sunday service, you can fill in the form attached here with your financial donation, and drop it at the office during the week. Be sure that it is clearly marked for the Stars Campaign so that Kathy in the office knows to whom she should give it. Your financial donation for the star is whatever you wish.  There is no set fee. If you have any questions feel free to contact Karen Wall by phone or text at: 797-1732 or e-mail at: kwall@mymts.net

Upcoming services for Advent and Christmas: all services are in person and recorded and posted in our usual way

Sunday December 3rd – 10am – Advent 1 – Destination Bethlehem is back! come for breakfast at 9am, connect with your friends, and at 10am join the joint (with Good Shepherd) worship service as we explore the story that calls us home

Sunday December 10th – 10:45am – Advent 2 – communion – Sunday School Sunday

Sunday December 17th – 10:45am – Advent 3 – worship service led by Tierney, Hector and the choir – come sing with new and familiar hymns and music of the season

Thursday December 21st – 7pm – Longest Night of the Year service – for all those who want a moment of peace, a time to discover the holy and sacred of the season, joint service with Good Shepherd. In person and recorded and posted that evening.

Sunday December 24 – 10:45am and 7pm – Advent 4 and Christmas Eve for the whole family! We are offering the same service for both the morning and evening to allow all of us to experience the wonder, awe and joy of this holy moment

We need people to help out: please be in touch with Elizabeth or the office

Advent Candle lighting – two or more people or a family to read the parts for two more Sundays in Advent; recordings sent in to the office the Monday before your Sunday. This year Advent begins Dec 3rd (see above list of services)

We hold in prayer Don Schultz and their families on the death of Marion Schultz. A celebration of her life is January 13 at Trinity.

We hold in prayer Vic and Marlene Bryll and their son Thomas and daughter-in-law Dana as she awaits surgery for cancer. 

We hold in prayer Don Schultz as he moves through treatment.

We hold in prayer Audrey Whitman as she deals with a cancer diagnosis.

We hold in prayer Irma Nadeau as she recovers from surgery. 

We hold in prayer the family of Betty Turnock who died last month. Details for the service will be announced. 

We hold in prayer David, Marilyn, Colin, Marg and Jim Loat as Jim recovers from surgery.

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 if you’d like to walk.

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 – No Yoga November 22

We are grateful to Gerta de Jong, Karen Wall, and Marilyn Loat for cashiering this Sunday.

Scriptures for this week: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Psalm 100; Ephesians 1:15-23; Matthew 25:31-45

Scripture to ponder: Ephesians 1:15-17: That’s why, when I heard of the solid trust you have in Jesus and your outpouring of love to all, I couldn’t stop thanking God for you—every time I prayed, I’d think of you and give thanks.

Prayer: Holy God, keep us ever vigilant and striving to follow the way of Jesus, whose life and example is an inspiration as we work for God’s kin-dom here on earth  Amen