Hello Trinity Friends,

Please join us for worship this Sunday at 10:30 am.  We are in the season of Epiphany and will celebrate the Baptism of Christ.  In Sunday School we are starting a special session for Youth in Grade 5 and up led by Karen Johnson – see the attached poster for additional information.  Younger children will continue their regular Sunday School sessions.

TRINITY FAMILY RETREAT WEEKEND

Saturday Feb 15th to Monday Feb 17th, 2025
Registration is now open for the Family Day Weekend Retreat at Spirit Point Wilderness Academy! Registration forms can be found on the table outside the main office or by request.  Spots are already filling up – get your registration form in asap to secure your spot!

SOUP TASTING: Plan to join your Trinity friends for soup on Friday January 31st, 5 – 6:30  The Trinity Soup Tasting Night is hosted by the Trinity AOTS!  We welcome your delicious contributions of hearty soups, and your healthy appetite!  If you are able to contribute a soup, buns, or cupcakes, please sign up in the Fellowship Hall or talk to Maurice Laporte or another member of the AOTS for further details. Adults $10  6-12yrs $8.00, Family (4) $25.00, under 6yrs Free

We are excited to announce that Trinity will be presenting a live stage version of “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” this spring. The performances will take place the weekend of May 23-25, 20255. Audition details and rehearsal schedule will be given out at an information meeting this coming Tuesday January 14th at 4:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. If you are interested in being part of this brave quest, we need many skill sets to make the show a success. Builders, painters, costumes, actors, singers, musicians, technicians, publicity….all help is welcome. Look forward to seeing you on Tuesday. If you can’t make the meeting, you can contact me at chrismogan@outlook.com with your ideas.

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

• 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!
• Friday February 7:  Faith on Fridays, 5:30 pmFaith on Fridays is a fresh new group open to adults of all ages, designed for those who are progressive, curious, and inspired. Whether you’re searching, questioning, or simply ready to engage in open-minded conversation, you’re welcome here. Our featured cafe beverage this month is Chai Tea!
• Friday February 21st – Save the Date for our Red Hot Chili Night!
• Saturday February 22nd – Coldest Night Walk for the Gathering Place

Happy New Year Trinity Friends!

Thank you for the many ways you expressed appreciation to your staff this holiday season. Your cards, gifts, and warm greetings brought us cheer and brightened our Christmas!  Our Offices re-open on Monday January 6th.

We hope you will join us this Sunday January 5th at 10:30 am for our first worship service of the year!  We celebrate the season of Epiphany.

We have a number of announcements and events to share with you as we move into a new year.  Take a look below,

SUNDAY SCHOOL – Special session for Grade 5 and up

Beginning Sunday January 12th and through to February 9th , there will be a special Senior Sunday School series specially created for youth Grade 5 and older, led by Karen Johnson.  Activities will include bread baking, candle making, card decorating and more!  

Younger children (Kindergarten to Grade 4) will still have their regular Sunday School sessions which will include cooking, crafting and games!  See you at Trinity!

SOUPS ON: Plan to join your Trinity friends for soup on Friday January 31st,  5 – 6:30  The Trinity Soup Tasting Night is hosted by the Trinity AOTS! Contributions of hearty family favourite soups are encouraged. If you are able to contribute a soup please sign up in the Fellowship Hall or talk to Maurice Laporte or another member of the AOTS for further details. Adults $10  6-12yrs $8.00, Family (4) $25.00, under 6yrs Free.

TRINITY FAMILY RETREAT WEEKEND 

Saturday Feb 15th to Monday Feb 17th, 2025
Registration is now open for the Family Day Weekend Retreat at Spirit Point Wilderness Academy! Outdoor games, skating, family worship, campfires, warm indoor activities and more! Registration: $125 Adults and Teens and $60 per child (12 and under)  We are grateful for donations from the AOTS and our church community, as well as a grant from the Canadian Shield Regional Council which allows us to keep our costs down. For more information and to register please speak with Lisa Blais or Marcel MacDonald.  Registration forms can be found on the table outside the main office.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR YOUR CALENDAR

Sunday January 12: Baptism Sunday, 10:30 am

Friday January 24:  Faith on Fridays

Faith on Fridays is a fresh new group open to adults of all ages, designed for those who are progressive, curious, and inspired. Whether you’re searching, questioning, or simply ready to engage in open-minded conversation, you’re welcome here. Our featured cafe beverage this month is Chai Tea!
Sunday Jan 26:  Robbie Burns Sunday, 10:30 am
Friday January 31:  Soup Tasting, 5 pm. Join us in the Trinity Fellowship Hall for our popular “Soup Tasting Night” sponsored by the “A.O.T.S.” Men’s Group. 
Friday February 21st – Save the Date for our Red Hot Chili Night!

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!

​Hello Trinity Friends,

Please join us for a very special worship service this Sunday December 15th at 10:30 am.  On this third Sunday in Advent, we will celebrate and honour our Office Administrator, Wanda Gleason on the occasion of her retirement after 22 1/2 years!

Following the service you will have a chance to congratulate Wanda and enjoy some cake! Also during the service, the Sunday School will present their Christmas Pageant.  You will want to come early for a good seat!

A reminder to those who have children in the pageant – the dress rehearsal is tomorrow (Saturday) at 10 am.  Please come to the McIntyre street entrance.  Rehearsal should be done by 11:30

We are grateful for some generous donations to our Infant Food Shelf and Monday Food Bank these past couple of weeks.  

• Many individuals donated items for our White Gift and Christmas Gift Bag Outreach – which will provide over 150 Christmas gifts to people who may not otherwise experience the joy of receiving a gift!
• Last week’s JOY Band Concert raised money for both the Santa Fund and our Infant Food Shelf – thank you to the members of the JOY Band and of course, to the patrons who donated! 
• Our friends at St. Andrew’s United Church donated some of their WHITE GIFT offerings to our Infant Food Shelf as well – what a wonderful way to show neighbourly love!
• The Elk’s Club made a generous donation to the Infant Food Shelf this past week as well!
• Some caring individuals made substantial donations to our Monday Food Shelf

Below you will find a few more upcoming announcements and special events as we approach the end of the year.  Please keep reading!

Hello Trinity Friends,

This Sunday is the second Sunday in Advent. We light our second candle in the Advent wreath – the candle of peace – and pray that one day, we will know peace on earth.  We will be collecting gifts and donations for White Gift Sunday. Your White Gift donations will be shared between our Food Shelf programs and our Christmas Gift Bag Outreach. Please bring your items in a medium sized Christmas bag or reusable shopping bag (please do not wrap them). If you are donating money please label your envelope “White Gift Sunday”.  The Sunday School children will collect the items during the service.  Thank you for your willingness to spread peace and comfort for those who need it!

In the afternoon, the JOY Band presents “A Most Wonderful Christmas” at 2 pm in Trinity’s Sanctuary.  Come early for a good seat and to join a Carol Sing-a-long at 1:30 pm.  Admission is by free will donation which will be donated to the North Bay Santa Fund and Trinity’s Food Shelf.

AOTS CHRISTMAS PUDDING is still available for sale downstairs after the service. Only $20 and delicious with whipped cream!

Next Sunday December 15th will be a jam packed, lively day!  We will celebrate and thank Wanda Gleason for her years of dedication and care as Office Administrator. A special celebration will happen during the service Sunday am and will continue in the fellowship hall after the service with cake and a chance to congratulate Wanda on her retirement.  If you’d like to contribute to a congregational gift for Wanda, please give to Janice Brownlee this Sunday.  

Also that same Sunday the children will present their Christmas pageant, Manger Tales during the worship service. It is sure to be a joy filled worship service that you will not want to miss!

Community Announcements

A reminder for all those with children that St. Andrew’s United Church Kid’s Only Bazaar is tomorrow (Saturday Dec. 7) from 10 am to 12 pm.  Your children will be able to shop for everyone on their list.  All items are $2 and under!

If you missed out on getting cookies at Trinity’s Cookie walk last week or perhaps just need some more (no judgement) you can attend Emmanuel United Church’s Cookie Walk this Saturday Dec 7 from 10 am to noon!

The North Bay Choral Society presents “Christmas Magic” on Saturday Dec 7 at 2 pm (and Sunday Dec 8) at St. Andrew’s United Church.  Tickets $20

The Weary World Rejoices – St. Andrew’s United Church Choir invites you to its annual candlelight Choir Service of music and readings- Sunday December 15th at 7:30 pm at St. Andrew’s Church.