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?
Hello Trinity Friends,
Please join us for worship this Sunday at 10:30 am. This will be our last worship service before we close for our summer holidays! This week, we have the joy of celebrating two baptisms, and our Sunday School children will be learning about and celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Summer Closure & Pastoral Care
Trinity will be closed from Monday, June 22nd until Tuesday, July 28th.
During the closure, emails and phone messages will be checked periodically.
Emergency Pastoral Care: Please contact St. Andrew’s United Church at (705) 472-7680.
Summer Worship: You are warmly invited to join our friends at St. Andrew’s for worship during this time. Alternatively, check the bulletin for a list of nearby United Churches where Trinity’s Lay Worship Leaders and our Minister Emerita will be preaching!
Important Announcements & Events
Trinity’s Summer Vacation Bible Camp (VBC) – August 10–14
Our program is officially full with over 65 children and teen helpers! We need your help to feed this wonderful group:
Bakers Needed: Please consider baking cookies, mini muffins, or unfrosted cupcakes.
Kitchen Volunteers: If you can help in the kitchen, please speak with Janice Brownlee, Marion Colquhoun, or Lisa Blais.
Donations: Monetary donations to offset food costs are also greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Prayer Shawls Needed
We were thrilled to welcome 10 new members to our congregation last week! Looking ahead, we anticipate several youth will be celebrating Confirmation this fall. Because of this, we need more prayer shawls. If you are willing to knit over the summer, please pick up a wool kit after church this Sunday.
Indigenous Summer Reading List
Curated by the Right Relations Resource Team, this reading list is available from the ushers and is posted on Facebook. Please consider adding these important books to your summer reading list!
Zoom Event: Allyship 101
As a Settler, how do I Begin Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and Communities? Hosted by the Canadian Shield and Shining Waters Right Relations Team.
When: Tuesday, June 23rd, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (See the attached poster for more information).
The “HOSTS” Live at Jazz at the Junction!
Come out and support Trinity’s favourite house band performing live. Tuesday, July 7th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m at West Ferris Legion – Lower Hall $20 (Cash only)
Save the Date!
- July 12 – AOTS GIFT CARD ORDER
- August 2nd – First Sunday back at Trinity. Welcome St.Andrew’s
- August 10th-14th- Vacation Bible Camp all week at Trinity.
- August 16th- Fall Newsletter deadline. Please submit your newsletter article to Sue Laberges at: laberges63@gmail.com
- August 27th- Annual Dave Robinson Memorial Golf Tournament
- August 30th- 5th Sunday outdoor service to be held at Carmichael United Church at 10:30am. Please bring your lawn chair, hat and sunscreen. Trinity choir members will be participating in the service.
Have a safe, blessed, and restful summer break—we look forward to seeing you all again on August 2nd!
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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