Second Sunday in Lent – Scouting Sunday – February 25, 2024

Hello Trinity Friends,

Our Blues Lenten service continues this Sunday February 25th.  Rev. Ted writes: “The Catholic theologian Kathleen O’Connor insists that the “Expression of pain is essential to prayer.” At Trinity during the season of Lent, we make an effort to acknowledge the presence of pain and despair in our lives. Hiding or avoiding those emotions can simply give them more power over our lives. Hence, “The Lenten Blues”– because remarkably the Blues often enable us to both name and to transcend our suffering!”  This week’s Blues Musicians are the Night Ryders (featuring Trinity member Matt Whitehead on drums).

On this Second Sunday in Lent, we also celebrate Scouting Sunday.  We are joined by members of the Scouting community.  Trinity is pleased to sponsor local Scouting groups by providing space for them to meet each week!

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Trinity this week – First Sunday in Lent – February 18, 2024

Happy Friday Trinity Friends,

Trinity families are busily getting ready for their annual retreat weekend. While they are worshipping and sharing Communion at Spirit Point, the Trinity congregation will be worshipping and sharing Communion as well.  On this first Sunday in Lent, Rev. Kathy will lead our worship and preside over Communion. Our Blues Lent kicks off with David McCallum sharing a beloved Canadian classic!  In Sunday School children will be continuing their rotation on Love through a craft project.

Just a reminder to all that our Lift has been shut down for some upgrades until further notice. We deeply regret the inconvenience this may cause to anyone with mobility issues. We hope you can join us for worship via YouTube. As soon as repairs have been completed we will let you know! https://www.youtube.com/c/TrinityNorthBay

This week’s Friday email will be jam packed with announcements – please take some time to read through it so you don’t miss anything!

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Trinity this week – Transfiguration Sunday – February 11, 2024

Hello Trinity Friends,

Please join us this Transfiguration Sunday for worship at 10:30 am. In Sunday School children will be discussing “Have a Heart Day”. 

An important note:  Our Lift will not be available until further notice.  Some repairs need to be done before we can use it again.  We are very sorry for the inconvenience!  

For those who are unable to attend in person, we hope you will join us on YouTube.  https://www.youtube.com/c/TrinityNorthBay or on Cogeco’s YourTV.

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Trinity this week – February 4, 2024

Hello Trinity Friends,

Well, it’s official: the Groundhogs have predicted an early spring! Although we’ve already been experiencing some spring like weather I am pretty certain winter still has a few surprises in store for us! 

We hope you will join us this Sunday for worship at 10:30 am. Rev. Ted’s sermon title is “Where isn’t God Hiding?”  Come to worship and find out!  In Sunday School the children will be continuing their rotation on Jonah with a cooking lesson!

A few announcements:

The UCW will be meeting at Rae Brownlee’s home – Monday February 12th at 1 pm.  The guest speaker is Gord Ford.  All women welcome!

Submissions to the Annual Report are due on Sunday, February 18th. Please email to Ross Brewer. Contact the church office for his email address.

A reminder that next Friday February 9th is the Red Hot Friday Chili Night!  We are still in need of chili and dessert submissions.  If you are able to contribute to the event, please reply to this email!  The Chili Night is a fundraiser for the Trinity Family weekend.  We hope you will join us to sample some amazing chili and join in the fun and friendly chili competition.  Brian Risk, along with his friend Kristy, will be performing some an acoustic set at the start of the evening.  Doors open at 6.  Chili is served at 5:30 until it runs out!  This is always a fun night!  

For those contributing chili, please bring it in hot (in a labeled crock pot if you have one) between 1 and 5.  Judges are served at 5:15

The United Chill Crusaders, (local United Church Coldest Night Team) invites you to our Team launch party – Saturday February 3rd from 2 – 3 pm at Emmanuel United Church (395 Lakeshore). We will be making a banner, capes and getting important team information.  Refreshments will be served.  If you would like to join our team or make a donation, please click on the following link.  http://walk.w-ith.me/UnitedChillCrusaders

bells.pngJoyful Bells Open House Invitation  – Wednesday, February 21  6:30-7:30 pm Trinity United Church 

Have you ever thought it would be fun to make music with other people?   This  is your invitation to come and learn about being part of a handbell choir.  The Joyful Bells under the direction of Brenda McLay has been meeting for about 10 years and is looking for people to join.  No handbell experience is needed.  The ability to read music is an asset but if you can count and are open to learning new things, this may be for you.  The open house will give you an opportunity to try ringing the bells, learn about the choir and ask lots of questions.  Then over refreshments, you can chat with the choir members.  Come and explore the joy of making music and ringing in harmony with others.  You can visit our Facebook page to see more about the group. Joyful Bells Page 

The Joyful Bells Handbell Choir practices at Trinity every Wednesday evening 6:15 – 7:45.”  

See you soon!