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The week of April 2, 2023
Hybrid Worship on Sunday, April 2, 2023: This Sunday we are led in worship by Rev David. It is Palm Sunday, to join the ZOOM on Sunday, CLICK HERE. To read the order of service for Sunday, CLICK HERE.
Holy Week Services:
April 2 - Palm Sunday @ 10:30 am - HYBRID at Trinity
April 6 - Maundy Thursday Observance @ 3:30 pm - IN-PERSON at Trinity
April 7 - Good Friday @ 11:00 am - HYBRID at Inlet United at The Springs (carpooling from Trinity is suggested)
April 9 - Sunrise Service @ 8:00 am - IN-PERSON at Lions Park
April 9 - Easter Service @ 10:30 am - HYBRID at Trinity
Good Friday Service at Inlet United Church: Our Good Friday Service will take place at Inlet United Church, involving several ministers from our United Church family, on Friday, April 7 at 11 am. With parking limited at the site (2315 Spring St, Port Moody) it is suggested that we meet at Trinity at 10:15 am to carpool to the service. CLICK HERE for a map view of the location. It will be a HYBRID service, so for those wanting to ZOOM in to the service we will send out the invite by email early Friday morning.
Dishcloth Bunnies: in support of Paul’s Place Community Kitchen $5 each or 3 for $12….100% cotton, beautifully hand knitted by Ann Pollock. Find the basket of knitted dishcloth bunnies in church Hall after church on Sunday, April 2 or see Syd Sawyer anytime.
DIRECTORY 2023: Pastoral Care will be updating and releasing a brand new Church Directory in May. Over the next 3 Sundays, please take a moment to let the office know of a new address or phone number. For those attending in-person, directory pages will be available to check over and amend as necessary. Take a moment to give it a check!
DOER'S MINUTES: Thanks to all who attended the meeting March 13. CLICK HERE to read the minutes and catch up on all we DOERing!
EXPLORE seeks teachers: If you have a heart for children and youth ministry, consider helping out with our weekly Sunday School. We are in need of some extra teachers for Sunday Worship! Contact Peggy H. or Megan R. or let the office know you are interested.
Coronation Tea: St Catherine's ACW invites you to a Coronation Tea Sat, May 6 from 1 - 3 pm at St Laurence Anglican (825 St Laurence St, Coq.) $10 ticket, contact Ann Blue 604-942-9962 or Chris Longley 604-942-7918 for more info.
One Day's Pay Project: During the Lenten season, we, at Trinity, have challenged ourselves to set aside One Day's Pay as a Lenten gift. Each person, family or group can participate. During this 40 day season of reflection One Day's Pay can be an opportunity for the spiritual practice of giving. Monies raised will be put to the support of Trinity United's mission in our community. Look for the special envelopes on Sunday morning!
Trinity Car Trunk Sale: On Sat, April 22, 2023 from 9 am to 2 pm! This will be the same day as the Port Coquitlam City-Wide Garage Sale so we should have LOTS of traffic. (The Thrift Shop will be open that day too!) $25.00 a stall and all the money for car stall rental will go towards a Syrian Refugee Sponsorship Fund. The sun should be shining….sign up to get rid of stuff or come by to find "new-to-you" treasures! Leave your name and number at the church office if you are interested or talk to a member of the Doers steering team for more details – Joy Galea 604-942-7557, Syd Sawyer 604-941-4565, Irene MacIver 604-474-4173.
First United Lenten Calendar: This year’s theme for Spiritual Care at First United is truth-telling. As we enter the Season of Lent, we offer a calendar of prayer and contemplation based on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action #60. Just click the links on each day of the calendar to access new content! CLICK HERE to get the First United Lenten Calendar.
Thrift Number this week: An incendiary total of $545.45. We've broken the $500 barrier at last...
Trinity + Worship: Missed the In-Person Sunday Gathering? Here is the Sunday service, CLICK HERE, streamed on our YouTube Channel on March 26th. And CLICK HERE for the PDF (written) version of the service.
UCC News: We are invited to join the United Church in participating in Lenten Action for a Guaranteed Livable Income - CLICK HERE. Watch the video from our Moderator, join a vigil, or contact your elected official. "Now is the time to implement a structure of justice making and justice keeping that no longer excuses, rationalizes, and tolerates poverty.” —Moderator Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne.
Devastating Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria: Please continue to include the people of Turkey, Syria, and other countries affected in your prayers, and consider making a donation to the emergency relief fund. Going forward, Trinity will send all donations directed to the Emergency Global Response through the Mission and Service Fund. Label the envelope to indicate your wishes “Syria/Turkey Earthquake” or CLICK HERE to donate online.
Help Support Ukrainian Refugees: We sadly mark the one-year anniversary of the Russian war of agression in the Ukraine. The invasion of Ukraine is costing precious lives and creating a humanitarian crisis as people flee to safety. You can help. Right now, people urgently need shelter, clean water, food, and medical attention. Please show your support by making a gift today. CLICK HERE.
Trinity Prayer Circle: We have two prayer circles set up 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: Apr 2 to 8, 2023
In the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle of the World Council of Churches this week, we pray for The Balkans - Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Slovenia. CLICK HERE to find out more about this part of the world and the ecumenical prayer cycle.
PMRC Prayers: In our own Pacific Mountain Region of the United Church of Canada, we remember this coming Holy Week of our place in the story of Palms and Passion.
Healing Pathways: We are offering distance healing whenever convenient for both practitioner and receiver. Contact Linda Lund (778-883-3064/ linda.lund60@gmail.com). We may not connect "Hand to Hand," we must deepen our practice of connecting "Heart to Heart".
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