This weekly update is coming to you a day earlier as there is ALOT going on this weekend!
This Sunday at 10:30 am, we continue our Lenten Musical series with special music by Brian Risk, Nick Boegel, the Joyful Bells, Marcia Gosse & Jeanette Caton and of course, Trinity’s very own choir!
We love music at Trinity! This Friday (tomorrow) is our Annual Red Hot Friday Chili Night. We are joined by special musical guests from our community who will entertain us with “unplugged” musical offerings while we enjoy the many delicious chili and desserts that are being contributed. Music starts around 5 pm, chili served from 5:30 – 7 and capped off with a special Beatles tribute at 7.
On Saturday, March 25th from 10 – 4 there is a Handbell Workshop. The Joyful Bells Handbell Choir is hosting guests Marcia Gosse and Jeanette Caton from Rideau Park UC in Ottawa to lead a handbell workshop on Saturday March 25th from 10-4 at Trinity UC. Cost is $15 and lunch is provided. To register, please contact Brenda McLay (contact info is available by calling Trinity at (705)474-3310)
On Sunday March 26th, at 2:30 pm join us for the North Bay Grandmothers for Africa March Gladness Concert featuring: The J.O.Y. Band, Near North Voices and local authors, Marta Atema, Steve Pitt, Donna Sinclair and Heather Stemp. Tickets are $15 (Children under 12, free)
Also on Sunday is the continuation of the ROMEO + JULIET Lecture series- How Modern Editorial Practice Changed the First Folio (or, WHAT WERE THEY THINKING??!!!) 1:00-2:30PM in the Fireside Room. For tickets see Rod or pay at the door. $15
Some Announcements
UCW Cafeteria Style Lunch – Friday March 31st. 11 am – 1 pm.
Hot Cross Buns for sale!
The 4Trinity Fundraising Team is selling awesome hot cross buns from Cob’s Bakery in Burlington. All proceeds raised will go to the general operating funds of Trinity Church.
There are three delicious varieties, all of which are baked free of preservatives.
*Traditional-raisins and currants
*Cranberry and orange
*Chocolate chip
They are sold for $8.00 for 6 buns or $15.00 for 12 buns
Only one variety per bag. All orders are prepaid.
Final order date-Sunday, April 9th after the service.
Pick-up of orders will be Thursday April 13th between 10:00 and 5:00pm at the church-McIntyre entrance. Please see us downstairs after the church service or during the week see Wanda in the office or contact a 4Trinity member. 4Trinity Team thanks you for your support of Trinity Church.
Trinity Families Host a Paint Night – Anyone welcome!
Trinity Families is excited to be hosting our very own Paint Night on Wednesday, April 19, from 6-9 pm. Join us for snacks and refreshments at 6:00, followed by a step-by-step paint class at 7:00 with artist Marianne Vander Dussen. NO EXPERIENCE OR ARTISTIC TALENT REQUIRED!!
Cost is $40/person which includes refreshments. Babysitting will be available for $5/child, or $10/family. (Please let us know if needed). We will be painting White Pine Sunset (see picture downstairs). We are hoping to make this a big event, so invite your friends, coworkers, or anyone who’s been wanting to try a paint night.
For more information, or to book your spot, see Carling Lutecki.
Aboriginal Drum Making Workshop and Drum Circle
Irma Benard and the Christian Education Committee will be hosting an aboriginal drum making session on April 8 from 10 to 2 pm in the Fellowship room. Everyone is welcome. There is room for 15 people, there are still spots available. The cost is $100. This includes your drum kit, instruction and the awakening ceremony. The ceremony will be led by an Aboriginal Elder on Wednesday April 12 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm in the Fireside room. She will be passing on the teachings of the drums. A Drum Circle will take place every Wednesday in the Fireside room starting April 19 from 6:30 – 8 pm. All are welcome to either the drum making workshop and/or the drum circle. For more information speak with Irma Benard
Happy Spring!
P.S. Don’t forget to order your Easter Hams and your Easter Lilies – see the order forms in the bulletin or on the table outside Wanda’s office! AOTS Gift Cards orders are due this Sunday as well. A reminder that Orchard’s gift cards are now available as well!
