Trinity United Church

“Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Colossians 3:14 (NRSV)

Here is the link for Sunday, August 3, 2025 worship service: https://youtu.be/sDElCK_Hzsc

Sunday, August 10 2025 – Worship starts 9:30 a.m.  – joint service with GSA with GSA leading the service. 
 
Our joint services with The Church of the Good Shepherd Anglican (GSA) for the summer months are as follows:  
GSA –  August 10; August 24 
TUC –  August 17; August 31 

🏈🏈🏈 URGENT REQUEST: Three volunteers are required for the Bomber game on August 14th 5:30 p.m. Please call or email Irma or Marilyn if you can help. We need to send our volunteer list by August 7th.  Thank you!

Scripture to Ponder & Prayer
Week of August 04, 2025

Readings: Hebrews 11:1–3, 8–16; Luke 12:32–40

“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” (Heb. 11:1)

“Be dressed for action and have your lamps lit.” (Luke 12:35)

Hebrews reminds us that faith is not about certainty, but about trustful movement. Abraham set out not knowing where he was going. Sarah believed what seemed impossible. Their lives were anchored not in outcomes but in promise—glimpsed from afar, never fully grasped. They died still looking forward, confessing themselves as strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

This is the heart of discipleship: not possession, but pilgrimage. We are called not to arrive, but to follow; not to control, but to trust. In a world that prizes immediacy, Luke and Hebrews together call us to vigilance and hope—to be ready, to be dressed for action, even when we do not see clearly.

In this spirit, Micah’s ancient words still guide our path:
What does the Lord require of you?
To do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God.

Let this be a week of spiritual renewal—not for certainty, but for communion. May we dare to trust the One who still leads us, even when the way is hidden.

Let us pray—

God of promise and pilgrimage,
You called Abraham to leave the known,
and Sarah to trust what she could not see.
Call us again—away from fear, toward faith.
Stretch our vision beyond the visible,
      our hope beyond the immediate,
      and our courage beyond what feels possible.
Teach us to trust in Your unfolding grace,
       to seek the city You are still building,
       and to walk humbly in Your justice and love.
In the name of Christ,
our Companion on the way—Amen.

“Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Colossians 3:14 (NRSV)

Sunday, July 27,  2025 – Worship starts at 9:30 a.m. led by GSA 
 
Our joint services with The Church of the Good Shepherd Anglican (GSA) at 9:30 a.m. are as follows: 
TUC –  August 3; August 17; August 31 
 GSA – July 27; August 10; August 24 
 
GSA services Zoom Link – Topic: Anglican Summer Worship
Time: July 27, 2025 09:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Every 2 weeks on Sunday, 4 occurrence(s) – July 27; August 10; August 24 
 

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 – August 5; August 19; September 2

*A celebration of life service will be held for Joyce Williams on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 4000 Portage Ave. 

Irma Nadeau will be on vacation beginning on  Monday, July 28, and returning on Tuesday, August 5. We hope she enjoys her well-deserved holidays.

We are grateful to Maryann Koop and Joann Sauve for cashiering this Sunday.

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 our Prayers:

We pray for those who have lost loved ones:

We pray for the family of Bill Munro as they mourn his death. A celebration of life service will be held on July 24 at 10:00 a.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 4000 Portage Ave. with Rev. Damber Khadka presiding. 

We pray for the family of Joyce Williams as they mourn her death. A celebration of life service will be held for Joyce at July 31 at 10:00 a.m. at Thompson in the Park with Rev. Damber Khadka presiding. 

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 in hospital dealing with health issues.  

Ellen Johnson expresses her gratitude for the prayers as she has been dealing with health issues. She is grateful for a return home following a period of hospitalization. 

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 she retires. 

From Prairie to Pine Region: 

Please hold in prayer the following communities of faith: Oak River; Lake of the Woods Chapel; Kinasao Sipi Keenanow

From Outreach: 
Summer time means a building blitz for Habitat for Humanity. We will be collecting baked goods, fresh fruit, granola bars and bags of chips for a coffee break August 11. 
All baking must be nut free and individually wrapped. Cookies can be in packs of 2. Fruit should be washed and wrapped.
We will have a collection from July 27 – August 10. Thank you for your support.

*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!

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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 compilation of your treasured memories of Trinity:

* 1972 Sunday school story from Karen

* Our Daughters were married at Trinity

* First Baptism group in the new building — my daughter was in it

* Youth group dances – checking kids in at the door (there were some problems)

* Working with a variety of people on projects

* Currently a member of GSA but attended St, Norbert children in the nursery program

* Taught Sunday school at Trinity, but in the 80’s attended GSA — many fond memories

* I have fond memories of the UCW group, which in the 1980’s numbered 25+ members.  We met monthly for fellowship and did some fundraising

* One amazing fashion show in the lower hall decorated with silhouettes of flying geese in fall colors.  Was chaired by Pat Burke and was so much fun.  There were you mothers and Grandmas. Old and young made up a unique group.

* When we were using Dalhousie School for services, the choir practiced at the Director’s home (Roy Boyle).  One Thursday we had a blizzard and I cross country skied to his house.

  🏈 Next Winnipeg Blue Bomber fundraiser game is Friday August 1 🏈

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 6 regular season games left before we get into the playoffs. 

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. 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 🏈🏈🏈             

Programs at Trinity: All are welcome to attend. 

Trinity Yoga – Saturday – will resume in the fall

Worship – Sunday July 27 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. 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. 

“Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Colossians 3:14 (NRSV)

Here is the link for Sunday, July 20, 2025 worship service: https://youtu.be/L0iR3ikFO-o

A celebration of life service for Bill Munro will be held at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 4000 Portage Ave. on Thursday July 24, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. 

Sunday, July 27, 2025 – Worship starts 9:30 a.m.  – joint service with GSA with GSA leading the service. 

Our joint services with The Church of the Good Shepherd Anglican (GSA) for the summer months are as follows:  

GSA – July 27; August 10; August 24 

TUC – July 20; August 3; August 17; August 31 

🏈🏈🏈URGENT REQUEST: 5 volunteers are required for the bomber game on August 1st 5:30 p.m. Please call or email Irma or Marilyn if you can help. We need to send our volunteer list by Thursday July 24. 

“Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Colossians 3:14 (NRSV)

Sunday, July 20, 2025 – Worship starts at 9:30 a.m. led by TUC 

Our joint services with The Church of the Good Shepherd Anglican (GSA) at 9:30 a.m. are as follows: 
TUC – July 20; August 3; August 17; August 31 

 GSA – July 27; August 10; August 24 

GSA services Zoom Link – Topic: Anglican Summer Worship

Time: July 27, 2025 09:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

Every 2 weeks on Sunday, 4 occurrence(s) – July 27; August 10; August 24 

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 – July 20; August 3; August 17; August 31

*A celebration of life service will be held for Bill Munro on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 4000 Portage Ave. 

*We welcome Damber back from holidays! 

Scripture to ponder: (see attachment)

Kathy Parker is on vacation and will be returning to Trinity’s Office on July 23rd.  If you are coming into the church, please call ahead to make sure one of the office volunteers are there to let you in.  

Irma Nadeau will be on vacation beginning on Monday, July 28, and returning on Tuesday, August 5. We hope she enjoys her well-deserved holidays.

We are grateful to Ed and Leslie Johnson and Terry and Nancy DeLong for cashiering this Sunday.

NOTE: The upstairs washroom renovations have begun! 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. 

In our Prayers:

A celebration of life was held at TUC for Dennis Handford on July 14, 2025. We continue to hold the family in prayer. 

We pray for the family of Bill Munro as they mourn his death and prepare for his celebration of life service. 

We pray for Ethel Campbell as she recovers at home following hip surgery. 

We pray for Connie Fillion who is in hospital dealing with health issues.  

Ellen Johnson expresses her gratitude for the prayers as she has been dealing with health issues. She is grateful for a return home following a period of hospitalization. 

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 she retires. 

From Prairie to Pine Region: 

Please hold in prayer the following communities of faith: Hartney-Lauder; Johnston Garrioch Memorial; Selkirk

From Outreach: 

NEW:  Summer time means a building blitz for Habitat for humanity. We will be collecting baked goods, fresh fruit granola bars and bags of chips for a coffee break August 11. 

All baking must be nut free and individually wrapped. Cookies can be in packs of 2. Fruit should be washed and wrapped.

We will have a collection from July 27 – August 10. Thank you for your support.

*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!

 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼

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. 

 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼

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 compilation of your treasured memories of Trinity:

* Today‘s hymn sing service — great

* Our memories, they are not as great as our future with God

* Study groups

* Debating various questions with Bill Cross in afternoon Bible Study

* He was excellent at clarifying many issues for me – wonderful person and scholar.  A treasure and I miss him.

* All the musical concerts and special guests.  I still play  my Jon Buhler CD and feel uplifted every time.

* Community garden

 🏈 Next Winnipeg Blue Bomber fundraiser game is Friday July 18th 🏈

*Note: Thank you to the volunteers who worked at the stadium for 2 concerts on July 9 and 10, 2025. 

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 7 regular season games left before we get into the playoffs. 

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. 

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 🏈🏈🏈             

Programs at Trinity: All are welcome to attend. 

Trinity Yoga – Saturday – will resume in the fall

Worship – Sunday July 20 at 9:30 a.m. with TUC 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. 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.