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The week of Oct 29, 2023
Hybrid Worship on Sunday, Oct 29, 2023 at 10:30 am: This Sunday we are led in worship by Rev David with guest speaker Ryan McCormick from Terra Social Real Estate. To join the ZOOM on Sunday, CLICK HERE. To read the order of service for Sunday, CLICK HERE.
Congregational Potluck Dinner: Make time for this wonderful opportunity for fun and fellowship with your church family... TOMORROW! Sat, Oct 28 at 5 pm; bring an appie, side or main dish - dessert will be provided. CLICK HERE.
Trinity Times 6.2: Just freshly published, the Trinity Times has all the latest congregational news! Kudos to Jo-Ann and Pat B. (and all the lovely contributors) for their work. CLICK HERE to read.
Growing Generosity: This week our Governance Team will be highlighted during our worship. Check out our stewardship program for this year, CLICK HERE.
Christmas Bazaar: The Baking has begun (and the church smells delightful)! Join in the excitement, Saturday, November 25 from 10 am to 2 pm, the Trinity United Christmas Bazaar is a congregational and community-building event you don't want to miss. CLICK HERE. Lunch will be served 11 am to 1:30 pm.
Theatre in the Country for Christmas: This year, A Christmas Carol! Wednesday, December 13, 2023, Departing from Trinity United Church @ 5:15 pm. Dinner @ 6:30 - show to follow. $70.00 per person. Contact Ross Dunning, dunning@mac.com, CELL (604) 313-5722. CLICK HERE to find out more.
Wendy Shearer Counselling Fund: For help in accessing professional Counselling Services. The Wendy Shearer Fund is intended to make counselling accessible to those who may otherwise forgo professional counselling when they need it. You do not need to be a member or adherent of Trinity United Church to access this fund. CLICK HERE to learn more and to download an application form. Forms can also be picked up in the office.
Thrift Sales: Alert the band, we broke the thousand mark, $1002.50! Sis-boom-bah!!
Development: The Development Steering Team has a new landing page on our website to announce the Public Information Meeting being held here at Trinity on Monday, Nov 6th at 7 pm. CLICK HERE to check it out.
Crossroads Coffee House: An evening of transcendent Folk Music with special guests Ivan Boudreau and Chris Ronald. Tonight! Friday, October 27th @ 7:00 pm, $10 at the door, here at Trinity! What could be better? CLICK HERE for poster.
The United Church of Canada joins with all those praying for a just peace in the Holy Land. CLICK HERE to read more.
UCC Service Stories Oct 29: CLICK HERE for this Sunday's story. "Empowering Women of the Past, Present, and Future. When Silpa started her first degree, she spent two years as the only woman in a class of 16."
Gifts With Vision: Never doubt the power that even the smallest gift can have. Through Gifts With Vision, you can tranform the world, one gift at a time. Celebrate special occasions in a way that makes a difference -- with no need for wrapping or exchanges! Select gifts from our new catalogue CLICK HERE.
Healing Pathways: The Tri-Cities Healing Pathway ministry has begun again to 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, we pray for Haida Gwaii PC (Skidegate), Haisla UC (Kitimaat Village), Hartley Bay Emmanuel UC, and Highlands UC (North Vancouver).
Broadview Article: Jewish-led vigil in Toronto mourns deaths in both Israel and Gaza while calling for ceasefire. "We don’t want to have any part in war crimes being done to the Palestinian people in our name," says vigil co-organizer. CLICK HERE to read.
Broadview Needs You: A recent decision by the UCC has led to reduced funding for Broadview Magazine. Damaging voices that couch hate in Christian rhetoric are growing increasingly loud, organized, and well-funded. We must continue to publish stories that build learning and understanding. Now through November 20th, a generous donor will match your tax-deductible gift of $25 or more.* And they will match every new monthly donation for the next 12 months — up to $40,000. CLICK HERE.
Trinity + Worship: Missed the In-Person Sunday Gathering? For a video of the most recent Sunday service, CLICK HERE. Streamed on our YouTube Channel on Oct 22.
First United News: Do you want to keep up-to-date on First United Church and its mission? Toast Talks is our online (that means via ZOOM) series of engaging virtual events offering updates and information about our work. Next one is on Thursday, Nov 2nd at 4:30 pm. All are welcome to attend. CLICK HERE to find out more.
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: Oct 29 to Nov 4, 2023
In the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle of the World Council of Churches this week, we pray for Canada and United States of America. CLICK HERE to find out more about this part of the world and the ecumenical prayer cycle. |
