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The week of February 15, 2026
Worship on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 10:30 am: Sunday's Service will be led by Rev David Cathcart.
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.
It’s Muffin Sunday! Muffins will be on sale in the hall after service this Sunday. These homemade muffins are $1 each,a bargain for sure. Buy one to have with coffee or a few to take home and enjoy later. Last month we raised over $150 so thank you for supporting the UCW in this project.
Ash Wednesday Observance: Wednesday, Feb 18 is Ash Wednesday. We encourage you all to pick up the service at church THIS SUNDAY, "Ash Wednesday Observances." You will receive a mini bulletin and a tattoo "ash cross" to observe Ash Wednesday with. The bulletins will also be available from the office on Tuesday morning.
Lenten Series - Bible Study 101: You are invited to join Tues@2211 for our Lenten Series: Bible Study 101. Tues@2211 meets for soup and potluck at 6 pm on Tuesday evenings in the Narthex. During Lent we will be doing a beginner bible study. If you have never read the Bible before, this is for you. if you have tried reading the Bible and just don't get it, this is for you. If you are just curious about deepening your relationship to the Bible, this is for you. All materials will be made available on our website ucpoco.ca. Sessions will build on each other, so if you miss an evening you are encouraged to read the materials. We will be using Spark Story Bible and any other English translation you would like to use, though we tend to use the NRSV (we will learn why). Usually, we finish by 8 pm.
Hymn Sing News: The first Sunday of Lent is Feb 22 so Wayne has volunteered to lead choir members and any others who are interested to arrive at church early (by 10 am) on Sunday, Feb 22 to go over some of the Lenten Hymns from the new Then Let Us Sing Hymn Book.
Coldest Night 2026: Mark your calendars! This year's Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) is happening on Saturday, February 28 and First United would love for you to join them! It'll be their tenth year hosting CNOY in the Downtown Eastside. CLICK HERE to find out how to participate. Mark your calendars for GAMES NIGHT: TUMs will host a lovely Games Night on Saturday, March 14 from 7 pm to 9 pm. Come out for some fun and fellowship! Card-making Workshop: Judy Cartwight will be returning to host another card-making class Saturday, March 28th from 1 - 4 pm. Registration fee is $50 with all proceeds going to the Displaced Persons Fund. Please talk to Pat Bradley about registering. Spaces are limited. Presented this time will be:
Thrift News: A subdued total, $629.90. Onwards!
UCC Lent with the Moderator: We are so excited to announce Kitchen Conversations with the Moderator, a new six-part video series coming this Lent exploring food, faith, and the power of invitation, hosted by the Right Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath. CLICK HERE for the videos. Drawing inspiration and recipes from the United Church’s Lenten devotional, Bless Break Share: Recipes for Faithful Living, we’re getting in the kitchen with guests from across the church, including book contributors, United Church youth, and the Moderator’s own family. These spirit-filled conversations will invite you each week to reflect on how food can nourish both body and soul, and how in joining around the table, we connect to something deeper than ourselves. They remind us that around a table, barriers fall and stories flow, that God meets us in ordinary moments of sharing bread and conversation.
Return-It Recycling: We have registered Trinity as a charity with Return-It! You can no longer use the church phone number, but when you return your empties, you can ask to donate the money to "Trinity United Church Port Coquitlam" instead of receiving cash. 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 PM or 2:00 PM. 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, we acknowledge the beginning of Lent on this coming Ash Wednesday. From dust we come, to dust we shall return.
Trinity Prayer Circle: We have a prayer circle 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: Feb 15-21, 2026
In the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle of the World Council of Churches this week, we pray for Austria, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland. We pray for the work for justice, reconciliation, and peace pursued by the people and organizations here, seeking to shape globalization so that it benefits all. CLICK HERE to find out more about this part of the world and the ecumenical prayer cycle. |
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Daniela Ulbing sidesteps a squirrel...Squirrels are making headlines at the Olympics (not just Sunday Service!) I love that she avoided the squirrel AND WON. |
