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Hybrid Worship on Sunday, Dec 24, 2023 at 10:30 am: This special Christmas Eve Sunday we are led in worship by Rev David. We will be celebrating Advent 4: Love, with Lessons and Carols. To join the ZOOM on Sunday, CLICK HERE. To read the order of service for Sunday, CLICK HERE.
 
Christmas Eve Services: In addition to the morning worship, there will be special Christmas Eve services at 8 pm (Advent 4 worship) and 11:30 (Candlelight Communion). The 11:30 pm service will be IN-PERSON only.
 
Trinity + Worship: For a video of the most recent Sunday service, CLICK HERE. Streamed on our YouTube Channel on Dec 17.
 
Christmas Givings: Special Christmas Envelopes are available for people to give a financial gift to: Trinity's operating account; Trinity's benevolent fund (to assist a family in need); and a space to write in where you'd like to direct the funds marked "other".
 
Benevolent Fund At Christmas: Thank you for your generous giving to our "Local families Benevolent Fund" this Advent. A total of $2,200 was collected and will be distributed to support 5 households of varying sizes. Your gifts are so appreciated. You've helped to make a difference.
 
Santa's Breakfast: The Governance Co-chairs, Jo-Ann Dahms and Betty McLean, are coordinating a Christmas Breakfast for Trinity's Winter Shelter guests and staff early on Saturday morning, Dec 23rd. If you would like to help in any way, please contact Jo-Ann or Betty.
 
Thrift: Will be closed until Jan 10. At ease, Thrifties...
 
Over Christmas: The Office will be closed from Dec 23 to Jan 8 while our Office Adminstrator takes their Xmas leave. The Thrift Store has finished for the season and will be open next on Jan 10, as will the Food Bank and the Community Kitchens. Rev David will be taking study leave after Dec 24th and will return to the office on Jan 16. Have a wonderful Christmas season!
 
SHARE Family and Community Services: The need this year is great. There are still ways to give. CLICK HERE.
 
UCC Moderator's Advent Message: The Rt. Rev. Carmen Lansdowne shares her Advent message for 2023. Advent is a time of expectant waiting for the Christmas miracle - a story of hope, bravery, and the willingness to have faith in God. To view her video message, CLICK HERE.  And here's another UCC video, CLICK HERE to explore "Advent Unwrapped..."
 
Mission and Service Message: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Mission and Service Team! In this time of waiting and preparation for the season of Christ’s light, we want to thank you for all you have done this year to turn compassion into action and build a better world through Mission and Service. We wish you all the blessings of the season.
 
First United Advent Calendar: This is part of the important work at FIRST UNITED to put reconciliation into action and to advocate for justice for MMIWG2S+. CLICK HERE to view the calendar, with each day a link to an important concept about Truth and Reconciliation.

 

Advent Unwrapped: Check out this United Church resource! CLICK HERE. It has wonderful, interesting articles relating to Christmas such as: "Why do we wrap Christmas presents?", "Why did Scrooge Hate Christmas?", and "Why is Christmas on December 25th?"
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