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The week of June 8, 2025Announcements
Worship on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 10:30 am: Sunday's service will be led by Rev David. CLICK HERE for the order of service. A reminder that the Centennial Celebration of the United Church of Canada takes place today. You can watch on YouTube CLICK HERE at 2:30 pm or join the Lougheed Corridor Churches at Golden Ears United for a potluck and watch party at 1 pm (see below.)
As always, we have our YouTube livestream available, 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 see the service.
Golden Ears Gathering: Join us on June 8th at 1:00 pm at Golden Ears United Church for a potluck and a chance to connect with friends old and new. We’ll provide the coffee, tea, and desserts — you’re invited to bring savouries, sandwiches, or salads to share. Then, at 2:30 pm, we’ll gather to worship with United Church folks from coast to coast as we watch the livestream of the National Centennial Service from Newfoundland. Come for food, friendship, and faith as we mark this special milestone together.
Tuesdays @ 2211 News: This meet-up will be on hiatus until September.
Sign up Sheet: Please make sure to sign up for the Centennial Celebrations at Golden Ears United next Sunday (see above). We will be arranging carpooling as the parking there is limited. They would also like to know numbers so they can plan for beverages and desserts (which they are providing.)
Pat Bradley News: Thank you to everyone who supported my recent fundraiser for the Benevolent Fund. Your love of Hot Cross Buns helped me raise $240.00
National Centennial Service: Want to watch the service from the comfort of your own living room? CLICK HERE on Sunday, June 8 at 2:30 pm.
Prayer Study News: Monday Prayer Study will be on hiatus following their meeting on June 23. They will resume in September.
Strawberry Tea Returns: Our famous Strawberry Tea will take place Sat, June 21 from 2 to 4 pm here in the Fellowship Hall. The renouned yumminess needs helpers, so you will find the sign up sheet on the board outside the kitchen for people to lend a hand. Tickets are just $15 and will be sold in the office, or find Judi Carroll on Sunday. Grab a poster and spread the word. All proceeds from the Tea will be split between Trinity’s Benevolent Fund and Camp Spirit Scholarships.
Trinity Trunk Sale: Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 9 am – 1 pm (same day as Poco Citywide Garage Sale) Trinity Parking Lot, book your spot: ONLY $30. Tell everyone you know! It's an easy way to get your old or abandoned stuff out of the house and into the hands of people who can actually use it. Lots of pedestrian traffic due to the Citywide Garage Sale - the more the merrier. Tell your friends and neighbours, let's fill the parking lot!! Sign up sheet on bulletin outside kitchen. Take a poster and spread the word. Donations of cookies or muffin would be welcome to sell with the coffee which will be on sale.. They can be dropped off on the day after 9 am or call Judi, 604 941-2002 to arrange pick up Friday.
Office News: Zoe will be on her summer leave starting June 27. Make sure to get your space requests and meet-up group notices in to her for September, so she can make sure the calendar is ready to go when she returns. She will be back August 26. We are also delighted to announce that we have secured Canada Summer Jobs funding to hire Office Admin (and other duties as required) coverage for the summer! We welcome Shannon Moran to the Trinity Team; she will officially start Monday, June 30.
Gifts with Vision: The United Church of Canada developed Gifts with Vision in response to requests to be able to give gifts to relatives, friends, and loved ones that directly support projects developed by the church's Mission and Service partners. CLICK HERE to see the wide array of helping gifts you can give to loved ones all year long. Both of you can be part of the solution!
Prayer Vigils: This Monday we will meet. Come to connect with the divine and each other during this time of great societal stress.
Thrift News: "Father has a business, strictly second hand. Ev'rything from toothpicks, to a baby grand." - $782.20. CLICK HERE for Babs...
Congregation News: The Celebration of Life for Tom McLaren will be on Saturday June 14, 2025 at 10:30am at Ridge Church (M.R. Baptist) 22155 Lougheed Hway in Maple Ridge.
Special Camp Spirit News: Please consider sponsoring a camper's fee (or part of their fee) this summer! CLICK HERE to donate to the Camp Spirit Bursary Fund. Or simply mail a cheque to Camp Spirit, 6000 Sussex Ave, Burnaby BC, V5H 3C2. Note "Camp Spirit Bursary Fund" in the memo line.
Camp Spirit 2025: Camp Spirit returns to Trinity the week of July 14 to 18 and at other locations throughout BC. Registration is open for campers ages 6-11 and "Level Up" Youth ages 12-14. Join us as we share Sacred stories, crafts, games, science, and songs in a welcoming community. Our YouthCrew application is also open for youth currently in grades 8 - 11 who want to spend light-hearted time with children and work on leadership skills with our staff. CLICK HERE.
UCC Moderator News: Moderator Carmen Lansdowne speaks in her new Pride Month video about "A Place at the Table" for everyone within our church. Her message highlights our commitment to justice, radical love, and creating a world where absolutely everyone is embraced and celebrated. CLICK HERE to see the message.
Our sister church: Kapa'a newsletter, CLICK HERE.
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, on this Pentecost Sunday, we give thanks for the founding of The United Church of Canada 100 years ago, on June 10, 1925! Happy 100th Anniversary, UCCan!
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: June 8 to 14, 2025
In the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle of the World Council of Churches this week, we pray for Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, and Eswatini. CLICK HERE to find out more about this part of the world and the ecumenical prayer cycle. For more infomation visit:
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Unicorn Bird
The white-browed tit-warbler (Leptopoecile sophiae) is a species of bird in the family Aegithalidae. The species was first described by Nikolai Severtzov in 1873. It is resident in the Tian Shan and central China as well as in the Himalayas where it is mainly found in winter. Its natural habitat is boreal forests. CLICK HERE for more pics and info. Yes, they are real! |