Trinity this week – All Saints Sunday – November 3, 2024

Greetings Trinity Friends on this very November day. This Sunday we will celebrate All Saints Day in our worship service.  It is a time to reflect on and honour those “saints” in our lives whom we have lost.  A reminder to our families with Sunday School children that we will meet at 9:50 in the Sanctuary to prepare for a special procession!  

Don’t forget to set your clocks back an hour BEFORE you go to bed on Saturday night.  Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday November 3rd at 2 am.

There are a few announcements to share with you as well as a “save the date” list at the end of this email.  We are approaching a very busy season of events.  If you don’t already do so, you may want to follow us on Instagram or Facebook or subscribe to our digital calendar! You can click on this link to find it. Trinity Calendar

There are two fantastic events happening next weekend at Trinity.

The UCW Tea and Bazaar takes place on Saturday November 9th from 1 – 3 pm.  You will have the opportunity to browse the bake and craft tables and enjoy an afternoon tea in our tea room (Fellowship Hall).  Tickets to the tea room are $10. It is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a special treat served up by the UCW and friends! 

There is a sign up sheet in the Fellowship Hall for sandwiches and squares/cookies.  Bakers, Crafters and Volunteers – if you are willing to lend a hand, please speak with Judy Biondi or another member of the UCW!

Trinity Arts presents THE COUNTY Saturday November 9th 7:30 pm (Doors open at 7pm). The County, is a modern country band performing both new material and proven crowd favourites. Tickets $30 at the door, but Trinity friends will have a special price of $20 (must purchase from Trinity in advance only). Check out this highlight reel if you want to know more about their sound The County Reel

Community Outreach Campaigns

The Good Samaritan Corner Winter Boot Campaign
The Compassionate Committee for the Homeless in North Bay will hold a Winter Boot Campaign. We will be collecting essential items and looking for sponsors
for winter boots to ensure people experiencing homelessness survive the cold winter months. Help us fill a trunk with NEW thermal socks, hats, mitts, and scarves! Cash/Cheques to purchase items are also appreciated.  We will accept drop offs on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption garages across from 480 McIntyre St. West.

Soups On!  Friday November 8th from 11 am to 2 pm at the Grande Event Centre on Main street.  Tickets are $15.  Proceeds support the Gathering Place Soup Kitchen.

Upcoming Events for your Calendar

Sunday Nov. 10:  Remembrance Sunday Service, 10:30 am

Friday Nov. 15:  Youth Group Winter Painting, 11 am – 3 pm

Sunday Nov. 17:  Santa Claus Parade (hotdog lunch after church)  Sunday School Pageant rehearsals begin during Sunday School

Wednesday Nov. 20:  The Compassionate Committee presents: What You Need to Know About Helping People Who are Experiencing Homelessness.  7 pm in Trinity’s Sanctuary

Friday Nov. 29:  Youth Group Baking event, 4:30 – 8 pm

Saturday Nov. 30:  Trinity’s Annual Cookie Walk

Sunday Dec. 1:  First Sunday in Advent – Communion Service and receiving new members

Sunday Dec. 8:  White Gift Sunday, 10:30 am followed by JOY Band Concert at 1:30

Sunday Dec. 15:  Pageant Sunday, 10:30 am

Youth Group Christmas Bag Outreach Packing, 12 – 3 pm

Sunday Dec. 22: Cantata Sunday

See you at Trinity!

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Trinity this week – Hallowe’en Sunday – October 27, 2024

Hello Trinity Friends!

This Sunday October 27 we celebrate Hallowe’en Sunday. Costumes are encouraged! Following the service, the Sunday School children are asked to meet in the Fireside room for a brief rehearsal for something special planned for next week.  

Later, Trinity youth will gather for their escape room and Hallowe’en Potluck from 12 -3.  

THE UCW CHRISTMAS TEA AND BAZAAR is Saturday, November 9th, from 1-3pm. Baked Goods and Craft Tables – $10 Admission to the tea room

For or all you bakers, the bake table will welcome your delectable goodies. Crafters can get their fingers busy on beautiful creations for the craft table. All donations will be most gratefully received. We will also be looking for workers to make the bazaar run smoothly. The sign up lists for making sandwiches and squares/cookies for the tea tables, are on the windows beside the office. 

Trinity Arts presents THE COUNTY Saturday November 9th 7:30 pm (Doors open at 7pm). The County, is a modern country band performing both new material and proven crowd favourites. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door, but Trinity friends will have a special price of $20 (must purchase from Trinity in advance only)Events from our wider community

St. Andrew’s United Church Fall Bazaar, Cookie Walk and Silent Auction – Saturday November 2nd from 10am – 2 pm

Emmanuel United Church hosts Evensong
As we approach All Saints Day, we invite you to join us for a special Evensong service at Emmanuel United Church, where we will gather to honour the gift of remembering.Through candlelight, prayer, music, and shared moments of stillness, we will come together as a community to hold memory close and to seek comfort and hope in the presence of one another. We warmly welcome you to join us in this time of reflection and remembrance. Wednesday October 30th at 7:00pm

See you at Trinity!

Trinity this week – October 20, 2024

Hello Trinity Friends,

Did you know that tomorrow is World Singing Day? Each year on the 3rd Saturday in October, people all over the world gather in groups of all sizes in schools, pubs, parks, plazas and churches to sing and celebrate our common humanity. People of all ages, backgrounds and singing abilities can join in and sing. Trinity is pleased to be hosting a World Singing Day event in our Sanctuary this Saturday from 2 – 3:30 pm. This is a free event!

This Sunday we join together for worship at 10:30 am.  We will be continuing with our Share the Love Stewardship message with a special video.  Sunday School children will be starting a new rotation on the Prodigal Son that will focus on how God loves us and welcomes us, even when we wander!

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Trinity this week – Thanksgiving Weekend – Sunday October 13, 2024

Happy Thanksgiving weekend Trinity friends!

Please join us this Sunday for a special thanksgiving worship service (which includes 2 baptisms!)  During the worship service, following the baptisms, the Sunday School will be collecting items for the Food Shelf.  Donations of non-perishable food items, such as cereal, canned milk, soup, etc.,baby wipes and diapers, and monetary donations are all appreciated and will help those who need it.

We would like to offer our heartfelt gratitude for all the many hands who helped in any way with Trinity’s Apple Pie Fundraiser.  This is Trinity’s largest fundraising effort and it simply could not happen without the support of many people – the pickers and washers, the rollers and peelers, the baggers and spice mixers. the pie movers, cashiers and buyers – and of course, our resident pie lady, Darlene Laferriere! 

Thank you all! 

There are a number of upcoming events and a few announcements to share. You can stay up to date on all the activities at Trinity by subscribing to Trinity’s Friday email, following us on Facebook or Instagram, visiting our website or subscribing to our Digital Google Calendar.  

Announcements

Trinity’s Library is a gem!  If you haven’t had a chance to browse or borrow yet, please stop by the Fireside Room and check out the many great reads!  There is something for everyone: fiction and non-fiction, religious and secular books, adults and children. 

Swiss Chalet Donation

If you are eating at our local Swiss Chalet, please keep your table receipt and deposit it in the container outside the main office or in the narthex.  Trinity receives a 10% donation of the amount paid for food. 

TRINITY MEMBERSHIP CLASS
On Sunday October 20th– after worship and coffeetime– Reverends Lisa and Ted will host a Trinity membership class.        We’ll have conversations about faith, about the United Church of Canada, and about a membership Sunday. Please be in touch with Rev. Ted if you’re interested in becoming an official member of the congregation! See you Sunday!

BAZAAR TIME is quickly approaching.  This year the big day is Sat. Nov. 9th.  For all you bakers, the bake table will welcome your delectable goodies.  Crafters can get their fingers busy on beautiful creations for the craft table.  All donations will be most gratefully received.  We will also be looking for workers to make the bazaar run smoothly.  We hope you will be able to respond positively when you are called.


Upcoming Events

The UCW (United Church Women) will gather in the Fireside Room on TUES. OCT.15th at 1:00 pm.  Our guest will be John Sheridan.  His topic will be the history of the United Church.  

WORLD SINGING DAY takes place on Saturday October 19th from 2 – 3:30 pm in our Sanctuary! It is a free event uniting people across the world in song! Everyone welcome!

Youth Group Escape Room and Hallowe’en Potluck – Sunday October 27th from 12 – 3 pm All youth in Grade 7 and up are welcome! Bring your spooky snack, costume and adventurous spirit!

The County joins us for an intimate concert on Saturday, November 9th, 2024 in the Sanctuary.  Doors open at 7pm and the show begins at 7:30pm.  The County, is a modern country band and will share some new material as well as proven crowd favourites. Tickets are available at the Trinity box office or online at https://county.ticketspice.com/the-county-at-trinity-united. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door, but Trinity friends will have a special price of $20 (in advance only at Trinity)

Trinity this week – World Wide Communion Sunday – October 6, 2024

Hello Trinity Friends,

This upcoming week Trinity will be buzzing with activity as our community comes together to support Trinity’s largest fundraising effort – the Apple Pie Project! We need many hands to help – please consider taking some time this upcoming week to help out!  It is a great way to support Trinity, enjoy fellowship and have fun!  See further in this message for more information on how you can get involved.

We hope you will join us this Sunday for our World Wide Communion Service.  We will be celebrating the sacrament with our faith families around the world.  A reminder that at Trinity, we have an open table, all are welcome to celebrate the sacrament with us!  Following communion, children will head downstairs for Sunday School.

The following Sunday is Thanksgiving Sunday. You are invited to bring items for our Monday Food Shelf.  Food such as cereal, canned meat or fish, soup or stew, pasta, Kraft dinner, peanut butter, etc. is always appreciated.  Cash to purchase our weekly food items is also welcome – we have at times had to spend $700 – $1000 a week to keep our cupboards stocked!  (Thanksgiving envelopes will be available from your ushers) Thank you for supporting this needed ministry. 

There are a few more announcements and upcoming events to share – please keep reading!

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