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Trinity United Church Port Coquitlam
Trinity News for the week of April 30, 2023
The week of April 30, 2023

The week of April 30, 2023

Announcements

Hybrid Worship on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at 10:30 am: This Sunday we are led in worship by Craig Perry. It is the fourth Sunday of Easter. To join the ZOOM on Sunday, CLICK HERE. To read the order of service for Sunday, CLICK HERE.
 
Rev David returns from his holiday/study leave tomorrow.
 
Special Thanks: to Sherie Borhorquez for the photos from our own garden here at Trinity which we are enjoying here.
 
Call for TRINITY TIMES: The Trinity Times will again be published in May, so get your recent news of note to Jo-Ann and Pat B now. Submission deadline is today Sunday, April 30. CLICK HERE for more info.
 
Annual Reports: Yes, it is that time of year again. If you are responsible for a report for our Annual Report, please make plans to have it in to the office no later than Monday, May 15. (Email Zoë if you'd like a copy of last year's report to work from.)
 
UCC News: For Earth Week, Moderator Carmen Lansdowne writes about actions and choices for climate justice that may preserve our future: "We need to talk about what we want to see from each other. Not confrontationally, where we beat each other over the head about our shortcomings—we need to inspire each other." CLICK HERE for full article.
 
Car Trunk Sale: Hurray! The second Trinity United Church Trunk Sale was fun and a tiny bit damp this past Saturday, April 22. Thank you to all 13 trunk vendors that organized their sales and made the day a fun time, socializing with good community spirit. Being part of the City Wide Garage Sale brought in a continuous stream of shoppers. Having our Trinity Thrift Store open was a big bonus for all. Thank you to the thrift volunteers that helped make this happen on top of their usual Wednesday sales day. The trunk space rental monies has been directed to Syrian Refugee Support. Other donations from the sales during the event are being collected. Please label the donations “Trunk Sale” and they will be directed to Syrian Refugee Support.
 
Thrift Number this week: We have two totals this week! Saturday's (we were open during the Trunk Sale) was $399.25 and Wednesday's was $540.55. What a great week!
 
Hymn Sing: Next Sunday, May 7 is Hymn Sing Sunday. Harvey Loucks will be leading us.
 
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.
 
POCO Garden Club Plant Sale: Sat, May 6, 9 am to Noon here at Trinity! Don’t miss the PoCo Garden Club’s annual plant sale (cash only). All plants are healthy, hardy, and locally grown in members’ gardens. From herbs and edibles to annuals, perennials and shrubs, you’ll get the best deals in town. Organic Master Gardeners will be on hand to provide free gardening advice. There will also be a bake sale, a raffle, and a garden-themed yard sale, plus 50% off Club membership when you spend $10 or more. We donate 50% of the proceeds of the plant sale to the University of the Fraser Valley Horticultural Program.
 
Loss and Grief Workshop: At Eagle Ridge United Church, Saturday, May 13, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Led by Kevin Hegseth, contact the ERUC church office to register, eruc@telus.net.
 
Indigenous Plant Walk: With Inlet United Church Thursday, May 18, 6:30 to 8 pm. Meet in person at Inlet United Church, Ioco site; to register please email office@inletunited.ca. An easy-paced walk with Lori Snyder, Indigenous herbalist and educator of wild, edible, and medicinal plants.
 
Harmony Vocal Ensemble Concert: Sun, May 28, 2:30 pm here at Trinity! Spring Reboot - join there lovely singers for a nostalgic look at our lives during and after the pandemic, with a lot of memories and maybe even a “HAIR”-raising experience or two! Ticket available from the office, $20.
 
PMRC AGM: Registration is now open for the 5th Annual General Meeting of the Pacific Mountain Regional Council, June 1 - 4, 2023. CLICK HERE. Keynote speaker will be The Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis, who comes to us with a desire to use her gifts to help create an antiracist, just, gun violence free, fully welcoming, and gender-affirming society. We're excited to see what Jacqui has to teach us as we gather in June!
 
Kapa'a United Church of Christ: Spring Edition Newsletter of our Sister Church on Kauai, the Kapa'a United Church of Christ. CLICK HERE to read more.
 
Trinity + Worship: Missed the In-Person Sunday Gathering? Here is the Sunday service, CLICK HERE, streamed on our YouTube Channel on April 23. 
 
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.
 
Broadview Article of  Note: A choir for Canadian newcomers offers more than singing lessons. The Halifax-based Newcomer Choir is a 'homey' place for choristers to learn English and make friends. CLICK HERE to read article.
 
Sponsoring Refugees: Challenges and Strategies: Join The United Church of Canada’s Refugee Sponsorship staff to address the challenges of Refugee Sponsorship in the current political climate, and share strategies that are working. A United-in-Learning offering, online. May 31, 2023, 10 am-12 pm Pacific. (Info to follow next week...)
 
Help Support Ukrainian Refugees: The Russian war of agression in the Ukraine continues. 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 30 to May 7, 2023
In the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle of the World Council of Churches this week, we pray for  Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. 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 pray for United Online Plant, University Hill Congregation, Valemount Anglican UC, Vancouver Japanese UC, and the Vancouver School of Theology.
 
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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Notes from Town Hall Meeting

Pacific Mountain Regional Council
April, 05 2023
Townhall Meeting – Zoom

Holy Week

Welcome: Treena Duncan, Executive Minister, Pacific Mountain Region and Chinook Winds.

Opening / Prayer: Michelle Slater, LeaderShift Interim Director

Video 1: Porter’s Gate Music Project. / Prayer – Theologian Ekemini Uwan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrvAjQvvvaA

Video 2: Portland Soundcheck - “There is a Light”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrvAjQvvvaA

Reflection: Michelle Slater – Lectio Divina - Gospel of Mark, Chapter 14. Treena Duncan – The Cracked Church Open – Stephanie Spellers

Prayer: Michelle Slater.
Many welcome back comments for Treena Duncan who has returned to the Pacific Region /Chinook Winds offices after a well-earned sabbatical.

Closing Blessing from 100 Blessings for Imperfect Days.

Respectfully Submitted
Ross Dunning

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