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The week of Dec 22, 2024
Worship on Sunday, Dec 22, 2024 at 10:30 am: Sunday's service will be led by Rev David. CLICK HERE for the order of service. We will also have our YouTube livestream available to those at home. CLICK HERE to access it. Once you are on the page, at the time of worship, click on the video that says "live now" and you will start watching the service.
Trinity + Worship: Watch a video of the most recent Sunday service, CLICK HERE. The service was streamed on our YouTube Channel on Dec 15.
Sunday, December 22 @ 10:30 am - Advent 4 - In this season of waiting, we celebrate the Sunday of Love in our worship service.
Tuesday, December 24 @ 8:00 pm - Christmas Eve - We celebrate the coming of the Christ child into the world. A Family service.
Tuesday, December 24 @ 11:30 pm - Christmas Eve - We celebrate Communion and the coming of the Christ child into the world.
UCC News: The Moderator's Christmas message. CLICK HERE for the video.
Poem: Please scroll down to the next section to read a lovely Poem of thanks, written for the Church by our own Ross Shearer.
Benevolent Fund: This Advent for our Christmas Gift Project, we are encouraging folks to give to our Benevolent Fund. In the last year, our Benevolent Fund has been used in many ways to support people who are unhoused, in crisis, or are otherwise vulnerable. We've paid for a newcomer to Canada to spend a few nights in an inexpensive B&B while getting established as a student. The fund provided for a stone marker for the grave of an unhoused person. We've paid for a few food hampers and travel for someone to return home for a family member's funeral. Through the Benevolent Fund, we touch many lives providing people hope, joy and connection.
UCC Church Calendars: Bring your $10 with you on Sunday and pick up one of the very special 100th Anniversary of the United Church of Canada calendars. Joan L. will be selling them after worship during coffee time. Limited supplies!
Celebration of Life: for Gloria Nystrom. Saturday, January 11th, 2025 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at Memorial Funeral Services, Burkeview Chapel, 1340 Dominion Ave, Port Coquitlam. We hope folks will be able to join in this gathering for a beloved congregation member.
Rev David News: Rev David will be on leave from Jan 6 to Jan 19 in the new year.
Welcome donations: Here is a list of items Progressive Housing (and the Winter Shelter) is looking for, to distribute to the unhoused community this winter. There is a drop off location inside the church, just in front of the office. Feel free to bring them in on Sundays.
PMRC News: Scroll down for the notes from the last Townhall.
Thrift News: Thrift will reopen January 8, 2025.
Office News: Zoë will be out of office from Dec 24 until Jan 6. Friday announcements will run Friday, Dec 20 and then not until Friday, Jan 10.
SHARE Joy: SHARE Family & Community Services’ holiday program provides gifts for families with children and holiday food hampers for families and individuals. The holiday season inevitably brings additional financial pressure for many families. SHARE’s holiday programs will help brighten the lives of 2,000 Tri-Cities families, ensuring every child is well-fed and has something to treasure. Visit their website: CLICK HERE.
Gifts with Vison: The current catalogue has been extended to the end of December 2024, so you can use it for your Christmas gift-giving this year. Next year, they will have a new format, but we will wait to learn about that way off in 2025! Check them out online or come by the office to grab a catalogue.
Broadview Article: "Robin Wall Kimmerer embraces the gift economy of nature in new book. In "The Serviceberry," the bestselling author encourages us to shift our thinking to reciprocity and abundance." CLICK HERE to read.
Healing Pathways: The Tri-Cities Healing Pathway ministry offer in-person healing sessions at Inlet United on Monday afternoons. Sessions can be booked for 1:15 or 2:00. That time on the 4th Monday of each month, however, is set aside for a gathering of practitioners. To book a session contact 604-939-5513 or email healingpathway@inletunited.ca.
PMRC Prayers: In our own Pacific Mountain Region of the United Church of Canada, as this season of Advent continues, we pray for Oakridge UC (Vancouver), Oasis United Church (Penticton), Okanagan Falls UC, Okanagan Japanese UC(Kelowna), Oliver UC, and O’man’s Nam’a (We Are One) (Port Hardy) CP.
Trinity Prayer Circle: We have two prayer circles to receive and act on your prayer requests. Please refer prayer requests to Linda Lund (778-883-3064/linda.lund60@gmail.com).
Prayers of the People: Dec 22 to 28, 2024
In the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle of the World Council of Churches this week, we pray for Japan, North Korea, and South Korea. CLICK HERE to find out more about this part of the world and the ecumenical prayer cycle. |
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Words for Trinity by Ross ShearerWords for Trinity by Ross Shearer
It is thanks to you I am able to fly I was born with wings I have always looked to the sky But I have been grounded My wings without feathers You have known me since I was born Watched me grow becoming proud When I couldn’t fly you came to my aid Created my feathers, thought me what to do I am eternally grateful to you I can never repay my debit But you know this and do not ask for it back I know I have just started my flight but I know you will be there When I need a map When I need a compass When I need encourage I thank you for everything Thank you |
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Pacific Mountain Region Council NewsPacific Mountain Regional Council December 11, 2024 Townhall Meeting – Zoom
Welcome: Michelle Slater, LeaderShift Chair, Pacific Mountain Region and Chinook Winds. Welcome also to the GC45 Planning Committee – Calgary, with comments from the Moderator Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne. Advent Blessings / Worship Michelle Slater, Scripture: Luke Chapter 1, Verses 39-55. Rev Dr. HyeRan Kim-Cragg. Principal, Emmanuel College. Message: From Luke 1 scripture and “The Magnificat” Karen Medland, Prayer Simon LaSieur – President Pacific Mountain Region, Commissioning.
Pacific Mountain updates: The Pacific Mountain Regional Council is now accepting applications for its Mission Support Grants 2025. Mission Support Grants are intended for ministries and communities of faith that are living out regional priorities. The named priorities for Pacific Mountain Regional Council are:
Volunteer positions at Pacific Mountain Regional Council
Closing: Michelle Slater. Respectfully Submitted, Ross Dunning Pacific Mountain Rep |
