Trinity this week – Longest Night, Cantata Sunday, Christmas Eve – December 22, 2024

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Hello Trinity Friends!

This Sunday December 22nd we light the Advent Candle of Love.  The Choir will be sharing their wonderful gift of music and bringing us into Christmas week with their Cantata “Joy has Dawned”. This is always a highly anticipated event – come early for a good seat!  This is an all ages celebration so our Sunday School children are encouraged to enjoy worship with their families.  The nursery will be staffed for younger children but there will be no Sunday School.  

A reminder that tonight (Friday December 20th at 7 pm) is the LONGEST NIGHT Service.It has become a yearly tradition where we gather together, along with friends from St. Andrew’s, to take pause and acknowledge our losses, our worries and our lows. We will gather for a service of heartfelt string music by Sam DePatie and Ariel Hyatt and candlelit prayer in the Trinity sanctuary at 7 pm. All are welcome.

Christmas Eve Worship

Tuesday, Dec. 24th: Christmas Eve Service, 7 pm
Our Family service will include the scripture story and lively singing of many of your Christmas favourites! Our nursery is available for your convenience but will not be staffed on Christmas Eve – children of all ages are more than welcome at both services!  

Fifth Sunday December 29 at St. Andrew’s United Church

Area United Churches will join in worship together at St. Andrew’s United Church at 10:30 am.  Trinity will be closed for worship as we will be joining our friends at St. Andrew’s!

Below are some additional announcements to draw your attention to.  Please keep reading!

Gratitudes for your generosity!

We are deeply thankful for the many expressions of generosity to our outreach programs this month from individuals and organizations.

  • Your white gift offerings helped to provide 150 Christmas bags to teens and adults who may not have otherwise received a Christmas gift.
  • The Trinity UCW provided Cheer Plates to those who are not able to make it to church on a regular basis
  • The JOY Band’s recent Christmas Concert was able to raise over $3000 that was shared between the Santa Fund and the Monday Food Shelf
  • St. Andrew’s United Church donated a portion of their White Gift Offerings to our Wednesday Infant Food Shelf
  • Other donations were received from the Granite Club Curling Seniors, The Elk’s Club, Ecole St. Vincent and Renee’s Dance Connection!

Heartfelt thank you for your generous care and support to these Outreach programs!

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR YOUR CALENDAR

  • Sunday January 5: Epiphany Sunday, 10:30 am
  • Sunday January 12: Baptism Sunday (please contact the office ASAP with your interest) 10:30am.
  • Sunday Jan 26: Robbie Burns Sunday, 10:30am
  • Friday January 31: Join us in the Trinity Fellowship Hall on at 5pm for our popular “Soup Tasting Night” sponsored by the “A.O.T.S.” Men’s Group. We welcome your delicious contributions of hearty soups, and your healthy appetite!

Holiday Closure
Trinity’s Offices will be closed on December 25th and will re-open on Monday January 6th. Phone lines and emails will be checked periodically throughout the holidays.

As you gather with friends and family this Christmas, may your hearts and homes be filled with love, laughter, and joy.  For those of you who are travelling, safe travels! Please remember to hold those who are alone or hurting in prayer and love. MERRY CHRISTMAS and may you have a new year filled with good health, happiness and much love!