North Bay Ontario
Trinity United Church
Trinity United Church a welcoming and inclusive community of faith that nurtures spirituality, serves the wider world, and supports all individuals with love and care, regardless of their background or abilities.
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Our Mission
We believe God is calling Trinity United Church to:
- Reach out and serve the wider community and the world
- To nurture spirituality in people of all ages
- To be a safe, open, welcoming and inclusive community of faith.
What do those words mean? Well, we gather together because we think that’s what God wants for us—to be a community. More than a community, we are like a big family who take care of each other and work hard to love and care for the world around us. And, like Jesus, we try to love and welcome everyone — regardless of who they are or where they come from!
News and Events
What's Happening at Trinity?
Happy Friday Trinity Friends,
This Sunday we celebrate Hallowe’en Sunday at Trinity. Costumes are encouraged. We will welcome a very special visitor to our service and the FIRST 1305 Team will fill us in on the progress made on the Lego Church this past week.
In Sunday School we will explore how to face fear and let God’s love shine!
Need help navigating the online voting for the Municipal Election? Anna Mary Campbell will be available after church (with a laptop) if you require assistance.
Our Food Shelf has an urgent need for toilet paper as we are completely out! If you are able to help, we would be grateful! There is a basket in the narthex (front foyer) where you can place your items. Thank-you for your continued support!
There are a number of important announcements and upcoming events listed in this week’s bulletin, including an update on Trinity’s Financials. You will find it posted on our website www.trinitynorthbay.ca Here a few highlights and/or additional announcements not found in your bulletin.
Upcoming special worship services
Sunday November 1 – All Saints Day (Remembering John Mitchell)
Sunday November 8 – Remembrance Sunday – our Remembrance Ceremony will include special musical offerings by the J.O.Y. Band.Guest Piper is Bob Cook.
Sunday November 22 – Fifth Sunday Service led by the AOTS at Omond Memorial Church Please note that Omond begins worship at 9:30 am
Other upcoming events at Trinity
- Saturday November 7th: 7 pm Trinity Arts and East Coaster Studios welcomes International indie artist, Skrizzly Adams along with Sudbury’s Josh Odair! Trinity’s fellowship hall. Tickets $20
- Saturday November 14th, 1- 3 pm UCW Fall Bake Sale & Bazaar
- Sunday November 15th (after church) The CE Committee hosts a hotdog lunch and front row seating for the Santa Claus Parade
- Sunday November 22nd, 1:30 pm Rapport Fall Concert
- Saturday November 28th: 10am until 1pm Trinity’s Annual Cookie Walk Fundraiser
Community Events
- Saturday October 31st, 10 am – 2 pm Fall Bazaar, Silent Auction, Cookie Walk & Cafe at St. Andrew’s United Church
- Saturday November 7th 10 am – 2 pm – Winter Boot Campaign at the Pro- Cathedral – Drop off new hats, mitts, socks, scarves and monetary donations for boots to Trinity’s Compassionate Committee members, Sue Miller or Anne Smith
- Saturday November 14th 11:30 – 1:30 – Emmanuel United Church’s Starlight Christmas Tea – baked goods, silent auction, sandwiches, tea, etc.
- Sunday November 15th, 7 pm East Coaster Studios presents Valdy at Chippewa Secondary School
- Friday December 4th, 7 pm – East Coaster Studios present the Barrel Boys at Chippewa Secondary School – fundraiser for Trinity’s Food Shelf and Infant Food Shelf programs Ticket link
One final announcement I promised to share!
Anita, one of Trinity’s Youth Group members, is fundraising for her West Ferris Dance Team for their upcoming dance competition. She is selling Purdy’s chocolates – there are many delicious items to choose from! She will have order forms at church on Sunday if you’d like to order some. Your donation ensures that any dancer can attend regardless of their financial situation. Thank-you!
Trinity Groups
Groups for Youth & Kids
Trinity Youth Group
Trinity youth, and occasionally youth from other area churches, meet throughout the year. We participate in a variety of fun activities with a goal towards building a community of faith and friendship. We hold a yearly Prayer Vigil, organize a major Christmas Bag Outreach, participate in the occasional bible study, attend wider Church events such as Worshiplude, the Niagara Youth Festival and Rendezvous, enjoy local events such as Escape Rooms, Nature Hikes, Games Nights and more!
Sunday School
Our Sunday School is dynamic and fun. You may find us in the kitchen cooking, in the gym playing games, in the fellowship hall doing crafts and more! We use a rotational model of Sunday school where children engage the bible story through crafts, cooking, games, discovery, music, drama and more! All children are welcome!
We also have a nursery for pre-school aged children which is supervised by a paid caregiver.
Nursery
Children from birth to age 3 are cared for by a paid caregiver. Our nursery is a cozy, safe and fun place for children to spend time in while their parents, grandparents or caregivers attend worship service. Our caregivers must pass a vulnerable sector criminal record screening.
Mustard Seed Theatre Group
Mustard Seed Theatre sprang from the idea that important things can grow from tiny actions. In the parable of the mustard seed, Jesus compares the tiny seed to the Kingdom of Heaven, revealing that the smallest of seeds sprout into a great plant that provides shelter for living creatures (Mark 4:31-32). Mustard Seed was created in 2007 to provide opportunities for youth to build community around a common love of theatre.
Trinity Families
We are a group of Trinity people committed to having fun with and without our kids. We get together for outings in the North Bay area, and sometimes we get sitters and stay up late doing things that would bore the kids.
We participate in a yearly winter retreat on Family Day weekend, host a friendly Chili Cook-off and Music Night, set up special VIP seating for the Santa Claus Parade, hold a outdoor movie night, a Hallowe’en party, games nights and more!
Infant Food Shelf
Trinity United Church holds an Infant Food Bank for families with infants up to 12 months of age each Wednesday from 10 am to 12 noon. ID required.
Items that are available are:
Diapers, Baby Food, Wipes, Gift cards for formula, and other baby supplies as available.
Trinity: Who Are We?
A Faith-Filled Community Making a Difference Together
We make a difference by serving and caring for others, working to create a world that is healed, happier, and more whole.
People of Faith
We are people of Faith, connected to something greater, yearning to explore the spiritual side of life.
Church Family
We are a Church Family that values gathering together to share meals, learn, laugh, and live life in love and unity.
Christian Community
We are a Christian community committed to making the rich traditions of faith our own while deepening our connection to the ‘God story.’
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