Trinity United Church

Here is the link for Worship for Sunday December 11, 2022: https://youtu.be/ZZo-yKHitwE 

Sermon by phone is available at: 204 410 1384

We hold in prayer Geraldine Irving and her family as she moves on her journey to God

We hold in prayer and congratulate Jon Romu on receiving the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal! 

We hold in prayer and congratulate Leslie Harrison on receiving the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal!

Please hold in prayer Hatigje Hasani and her family as Hatigje undergoes treatment for end-stage cancer. You may remember Hatigje and her husband Ali as refugees from Kosovo who came to Canada in 1999. At that time they received some support from Trinity members as they made a new life in Canada. Both Ali and Hatigje worked as caretakers at Trinity several years ago.

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 hold in prayer those who have been devastated by Hurricane Fiona, including the people in the Maritimes. 

We hold in prayer Lorraine Antosh as she is in hospital.

We continue to hold the people of James Smith Cree Nation and the nearby village of Weldon, Saskatchewan in our prayers.

Take a look at the bulletin board to see Christmas Greetings from folks from away.

Advent and Christmas Services at Trinity:

Sunday Dec 18th at 10:45am: Communion on the Sunday before Christmas, online and in person service

Wednesday Dec 21st: ONLY online recorded Longest Night service with Good Shepherd and Trinity. This quiet, thoughtful service will make space to remember, to mourn our losses, and to move through this time of the year. The link will be sent out with the Tuesday email for you to participate when it’s best for you; if you have a loved one whose name you’d like included in this service, please be in touch with Elizabeth

SaturdayDec 24th at 7pm: Family friendly Christmas eve service with music and the familiar story where everyone has a part to play!; online and in person service; 

SundayDec 25th: no recorded or in person service

Sunday Jan 1st at 10:45am: online and in person service

Did you know?

Richmond Gardens (2900 Pembina) once again gathered to celebrate Christmas with a turkey dinner.  Many thanks to Trinity folk who volunteered to serve and assist:  Marlene Bryll, Helen Nemeth, Dawna Clow, Charles and Judy Powell, Maryann Koop and Carolyn Pierson.  

Thinking about a different Christmas gift to send to family and friends? Check out “Gifts with Vision” to donate to the United Church Mission and Service Fund projects:  GiftsWithVision.ca 

The Stewardship Committee sent out an email last month with some important information about a “Christmas Gift for Trinity”. Please contact the office if you’d like a 3/4 statement of your donations for this year. 

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

Programs at Trinity: all our programs, except the walkers, will resume in January.

if you’d like to take part in any of our programs, please be in touch with Elizabeth (eliz.tuc@mymts.net) or Irma (irma.tuc@mymts.net)

Trinity Walkers: From Maryann: Please contact me and let’s arrange to walk together. Some of the benefits of outdoor walks are reducing stress, improving mood, improving self-esteem and it is a great way to connect with nature or your family and friends. 

Trinity Yoga: Saturdays 10-11am, followed by coffee on Zoom – resumes in January

Bible Study: Mondays at 7-8pm on Zoom – resumes in January

South Side Community Fitness and Fellowship: 

fitness: Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. in the sanctuary or on Zoom – resumes in January

yoga: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary or on Zoom – resumes in January

Trinity continues to follow the guidelines that the board prayerfully put into place on September 28, 2022. Masks and hand sanitizing along with safe distancing is required for all in person gatherings. 

Here is the link for the Tuesday moment: https://youtu.be/b8OUUHkp2jw

We hold in prayer and congratulate Jon Romu on receiving the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal! 

We hold in prayer Hatigje Hasani and her family as Hatigje undergoes treatment for end-stage cancer. You may remember Hatigje and her husband Ali as refugees from Kosovo who came to Canada in 1999. At that time, they received some support from Trinity members as they made a new life in Canada. Both Ali and Hatigje worked as caretakers at Trinity several years ago.

We hold in prayer the families of the four murdered women in Winnipeg 

We hold in prayer those who have been devastated by Hurricane Fiona, including the people in the Maritimes. 

We hold in prayer Lorraine Antosh as she is in hospital.

We continue to hold the people of James Smith Cree Nation and the nearby village of Weldon, Saskatchewan in our prayers.

Did you know?

Richmond Gardens (2900 Pembina) once again gathered to celebrate Christmas with a turkey dinner.  Many thanks to Trinity folk who volunteered to serve and assist:  Marlene Bryll, Helen Nemeth, Dawna Clow, Charles and Judy Powell, Maryann Koop and Carolyn Pierson.  

Please consider a “Christmas gift” to Trinity this year. Donations to Trinity United Church will be received until December 27th at midnight to be included in the 2022 year amounts. 

Advent and Christmas Services at Trinity:

Sunday Dec 18th at 10:45am: Communion on the Sunday before Christmas, online and in person service

Wednesday Dec 21st: online ONLY recorded Longest Night service with Good Shepherd and Trinity. The link will be sent out with the Tuesday email for you to participate when it’s best for you; if you have a loved one whose name you’d like included in this service, please be in touch with Elizabeth

Saturday Dec 24th at 7pm: Christmas eve service with music and the familiar story for the whole family; online and in person service; the recording will be sent out with the Thursday email

Sunday Dec 25th: no recorded or in person service

Sunday Jan 1st at 10:45am: online and in person service

Thinking about a different Christmas gift to send to family and friends? Check out “Gifts with Vision” to donate to the Mission and Service Fund projects:  GiftsWithVision.ca 

thank you to all who volunteered for Christmas eve at Trinity! All spots are now filled!

A huge thank you from the Outreach committee and Dalhousie School for your generous donations for the Miracle Store and the family hampers. As always, the congregation gets behind the Outreach projects in a big way. Your support is so appreciated. Many families in our area will be enjoying beautiful gifts from their excited and proud children. The hampers will help to supplement their groceries especially during this Christmas season. THANK YOU!

The Stewardship Committee sent out an email last week with some important information about a “Christmas Gift for Trinity”. Please contact the office if you’d like a 3/4 statement of your donations for this year. 

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

Scriptures for Sunday; Isaiah 7:10-16; Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25

Scripture to ponder: 98:4-9: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises. Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre, with the lyre and the sound of melody. With trumpets and the sound of the horn make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord. Let the sea roar and all that fills it, the world and those who live in it. Let the floods clap their hands; let the hills sing together for joy at the presence of the Lord

Prayer: Creator God, may we notice signs of love present in our everyday lives in the week ahead.  Amen

Programs at Trinity: all our programs, except the Walkers, are on Christmas break and will resume in January

if you’d like to take part in any of our programs, please be in touch with Elizabeth (eliz.tuc@mymts.net) or Irma (irma.tuc@mymts.net)

Trinity Walkers: From Maryann: All walks start at 9:30 a.m.  Please contact me and let’s arrange to walk together. Some of the benefits of outdoor walks are reducing stress, improving mood, improving self-esteem and it is a great way to connect with nature or your family and friends. 

Holy Yoga: Saturdays 10-11am, followed by coffee on Zoom

Bible Study: Mondays at 7-8pm on Zoom

South Side Community Fitness and Fellowship: 

fitness: Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. in the sanctuary or on Zoom 

yoga: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary or on Zoom

Did you know that Trinity is planning to renovate the original washrooms, upstairs and downstairs? Take a look at the poster at Trinity before and after worship. Property Committee members will answer any questions you may have.

Trinity continues to follow the guidelines that the board prayerfully put into place by the board on September 28, 2022. Masks and hand sanitizing along with safe distancing and sanitizing of all items used is required for all in person gatherings. 

Here is the link for Worship for Sunday December 11, 2022: https://youtu.be/aGnfW8UE2dc 

Sermon by phone is available at: 204 410 1384

Please hold in prayer Hatigje Hasani and her family as Hatigje undergoes treatment for end-stage cancer. You may remember Hatigje and her husband Ali as refugees from Kosovo who came to Canada in 1999. At that time they received some support from Trinity members as they made a new life in Canada. Both Ali and Hatigje worked as caretakers at Trinity several years ago.

We hold in prayer the families of the four murdered women in Winnipeg 

We hold in prayer those who have been devastated by Hurricane Fiona, including the people in the Maritimes. 

We hold in prayer Lorraine Antosh as she is in hospital.

We continue to hold the people of James Smith Cree Nation and the nearby village of Weldon, Saskatchewan in our prayers.

Did you know? Trinity gave 60 gold chairs and 40 wooden ones to the people of the Baps Mandir (Hindu temple) on Red River Dr. This will help them with their ministry in their new building.

Advent and Christmas Services at Trinity:

Sunday Dec 11th at 10:45am: the choir will lead us in all our favourite Christmas hymns and special music; online and in person service

Sunday Dec 18th at 10:45am: Communion on the Sunday before Christmas, online and in person service

Wednesday Dec 21st: ONLY online recorded Longest Night service with Good Shepherd and Trinity. This quiet, thoughtful service will make space to remember, to mourn our losses, and to move through this time of the year. The link will be sent out with the Tuesday email for you to participate when it’s best for you; if you have a loved one whose name you’d like included in this service, please be in touch with Elizabeth

SaturdayDec 24th at 7pm: Christmas eve service with music and the familiar story; online and in person service; 

SundayDec 25th: no recorded or in person service

Sunday Jan 1st at 10:45am: online and in person service

thank you to all who volunteered for Christmas eve at Trinity! All spots are now filled!

A huge thank you from the Outreach committee and Dalhousie School for your generous donations for the Miracle Store and the family hampers. As always, the congregation gets behind the Outreach projects in a big way. Your support is so appreciated. Many families in our area will be enjoying beautiful gifts from their excited and proud children. The hampers will help to supplement their groceries especially during this Christmas season. THANK YOU!

CHRISTMAS STARS CAMPAIGN

After a two-year COVID hiatus, Trinity is re-instituting its Christmas Stars Campaign. As you will recall, the campaign involves the “purchase” of a star containing a message from you in honour of the Christmas season. The stars are commonly chosen to remember a loved one who has passed away, to celebrate an achievement, to honour an event, anniversary and the like. There is no set purchase price.  The amount of your donation for a star is your personal choice. The stars will be hung in the church over the Christmas season for all to see. You can get a star in the following two ways:

1.  Karen Wall will be in the narthex of the church before and after services on December 11^th to receive your star request and donation.

If you are unable to attend any of those services and wish to get a star, please e-mail Karen Wall at: kwall@mymts.net or call her on her cell phone at: 204-797-1732 or her land line at: 204-269-5550 and she will make the arrangements with you.

Thinking about a different Christmas gift to send to family and friends? Check out “Gifts with Vision” to donate to the United Church Mission and Service Fund projects:  GiftsWithVision.ca 

Please consider a “Christmas gift” to Trinity this year.

Today, Thursday, December 8, at 7 p.m. ET, join the Rev. Dr. Bob Faris and the Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne as they discuss: Finding the Good Path. From the recovery of hundreds of unmarked graves to the truth that Indigenous people have been telling for decades, Bob and Carmen will explore the path forward and also answer your questions. We hope you’ll join us! Zoom Meeting: Meeting ID: 851 4237 3621  Passcode: 574706

To register to receive updates and the link to the conversation on Zoom, visit Ecumenical Advent Series: What Are We Waiting For? | The United Church of Canada (united-church.ca)

The Stewardship Committee sent out an email last month with some important information about a “Christmas Gift for Trinity”. Please contact the office if you’d like a 3/4 statement of your donations for this year. 

We are grateful to Ed and Isabel Tymofichuk and Ken and Elaine Johnson for cashiering this Sunday.

Programs at Trinity: all our programs, except the walkers, will resume in January.

if you’d like to take part in any of our programs, please be in touch with Elizabeth (eliz.tuc@mymts.net) or Irma (irma.tuc@mymts.net)

Trinity Walkers: From Maryann: All walks start at 9:30 a.m.  Please contact me and let’s arrange to walk together. Some of the benefits of outdoor walks are reducing stress, improving mood, improving self-esteem and it is a great way to connect with nature or your family and friends. 

Holy Yoga: Saturdays 10-11am, followed by coffee on Zoom

Bible Study: Mondays at 7-8pm on Zoom; resumes in January

South Side Community Fitness and Fellowship: 

fitness: Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. in the sanctuary or on Zoom – resumes in January

yoga: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary or on Zoom – resumes in  January

Trinity continues to follow the guidelines that the board prayerfully put into place on September 28, 2022. Masks and hand sanitizing along with safe distancing is required for all in person gatherings. 

Here is the link for the Tuesday moment: https://youtu.be/ZRw_BIY3-tw

Please hold in prayer Hatigje Hasani and her family as Hatigje undergoes treatment for end-stage cancer. You may remember Hatigje and her husband Ali as refugees from Kosovo who came to Canada in 1999. At that time, they received some support from Trinity members as they made a new life in Canada. Both Ali and Hatigje worked as caretakers at Trinity several years ago.

We hold in prayer those who have been devastated by Hurricane Fiona, including the people in the Maritimes. 

We hold in prayer Lorraine Antosh as she is in hospital.

We continue to hold the people of James Smith Cree Nation and the nearby village of Weldon, Saskatchewan in our prayers.

Did you know? Trinity gave 60 gold chairs and 40 wooden ones to the people of the Baps Mandir (Hindu temple) on Red River Dr. This will help them with their ministry in their new building.

Advent and Christmas Services at Trinity:

Sunday Dec 11th at 10:45am: the choir will lead us in all our favourite Christmas hymns and special music; online and in person service

Sunday Dec 18th at 10:45am: Communion on the Sunday before Christmas, online and in person service

Wednesday Dec 21st: online recorded Longest Night service with Good Shepherd and Trinity. The link will be sent out with the Tuesday email for you to participate when it’s best for you; if you have a loved one whose name you’d like included in this service, please be in touch with Elizabeth

Saturday Dec 24th at 7pm: Christmas eve service with music and the familiar story; online and in person service; we’re still looking for a few more people to take part

Sunday Dec 25th: no recorded or in person service

Sunday Jan 1st at 10:45am: online and in person service

Thinking about a different Christmas gift to send to family and friends? Check out “Gifts with Vision” to donate to the Mission and Service Fund projects:  GiftsWithVision.ca 

Please consider a “Christmas gift” to Trinity this year.

CHRISTMAS STARS CAMPAIGN

After a two-year COVID hiatus, Trinity is re-instituting its Christmas Stars Campaign. As you will recall, the campaign involves the “purchase” of a star containing a message from you in honour of the Christmas season. The stars are commonly chosen to remember a loved one who has passed away, to celebrate an achievement, to honour an event, anniversary and the like. There is no set purchase price.  The amount of your donation for a star is your personal choice. The stars will be hung in the church over the Christmas season for all to see. You can get a star in the following two ways:

1.  Karen Wall will be in the narthex of the church before and after services on December 11^th to receive your star request and donation.

If you are unable to attend any of those services and wish to get a star, please e-mail Karen Wall at: kwall@mymts.net or call her on her cell phone at: 204-797-1732 or her land line at: 204-269-5550 and she will make the arrangements with you.

Christmas eve: we are planning an online and in person worship for Saturday December 24th and looking for folks to take part. Are you feeling like Mary or Joseph this year? Is your inner shepherd or wise one itching to burst forth in worship? Is there an angel anywhere in the Trinity congregation? Would you like to light the Christ candle with your family this year? Each part requires only a few lines to become familiar with (no memorizing needed) and you will be part of telling the familiar story in a new way. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate and be part of Christmas eve this year. Please be in touch with Elizabeth by email (eliz.tuc@mymts.net) or call the office (204 269 1632) 

The Stewardship Committee sent out an email last week with some important information about a “Christmas Gift for Trinity”. Please contact the office if you’d like a 3/4 statement of your donations for this year. 

We are grateful to Ed and Isabel Tymofichuk and Ken and Elaine Johnson for cashiering this Sunday.  

Scriptures for Sunday; Isaiah 35:1-10; Luke 1:47-55; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11

Scripture to ponder: Luke 1:47: my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favour on the lowly state of his servant.  Surely from now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.

Prayer: Creator God, may we notice signs of hope, peace and joy present in our everyday lives in the week ahead.  Amen

Programs at Trinity: if you’d like to take part in any of our programs, please be in touch with Elizabeth (eliz.tuc@mymts.net) or Irma (irma.tuc@mymts.net)

Trinity Walkers: From Maryann: All walks start at 9:30 a.m.  Please contact me and let’s arrange to walk together. Some of the benefits of outdoor walks are reducing stress, improving mood, improving self-esteem and it is a great way to connect with nature or your family and friends. 

Holy Yoga: Saturdays 10-11am, followed by coffee on Zoom

Bible Study: Mondays at 7-8pm on Zoom; resumes in January

South Side Community Fitness and Fellowship: 

fitness: Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. in the sanctuary or on Zoom – last one until later in January

yoga: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary or on Zoom – last one until January

Did you know that Trinity is planning to renovate the original washrooms, upstairs and downstairs? Take a look at the poster at Trinity before and after worship. Property Committee members will answer any questions you may have.

Trinity continues to follow the guidelines that the board prayerfully put into place by the board on September 28, 2022. Masks and hand sanitizing along with safe distancing and sanitizing of all items used is required for all in person gatherings.