Hello Trinity Friends
As we prepare ourselves to journey from the grief of Good Friday to the joy of new life on Easter Sunday, we invite you to join us in these worship opportunities – bere at Trinity and at our neighbouring United Churches.
Tonight you are invited to a Maundy Thursday Potluck and Table Communion Service hosted by St. Andrew’s United Church Please join us for a Maundy Thursday Potluck on Thursday, April 17, 2025, in the St. Andrew’s United Church gym (please use the McIntyre St. entrance). Arrive starting 5:30 p.m., and plan to eat at 6:00 p.m. Table Communion worship will follow the meal. Please bring your own plate and cutlery and a potluck dish to share.
Tomorrow morning, following the AOTS hosted Good Friday Breakfast at 8 am our local United Churches will gather together here at Trinity for a Good Friday service which will include a special musical tenebrae Cantata. The service begins at 10:30 am.
Easter Sunday Services
Easter Sunrise Service, Sunday April 20th, 7:30 am
Outdoors at the corner of Ferguson and McIntyre (The Thomson Building) at 7:30am (in case of inclement weather, the service will be in the Trinity Fellowship Hall). We will be joined by friends from St. Andrew’s United Church. After a brief service of singing and contemplation, coffee and hot-cross buns will be served in the Fellowship Hall, courtesy of the Trinity AOTS!
Easter Sunday Musical Communion Service, Sunday April 20th, 10:30 am
Easter Sunday at Trinity promises to be uplifting and joy filled! A musical Communion service will be served. We close out the service with the Trinity Choir tradition of singing the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah. All are welcome to join the choir for that chorus (music will be available). The Sunday School children will have a chance to hear the Easter message with a special egg hunt and an Easter craft.
For those who ordered Easter Lilies – thank you for helping to beautify our Sanctuary – please remember to pick yours up after the service!
Other Announcements
Songs of Celebration: A Choral Tribute to North Bay’s 100th by the Rapport Singers – Sunday April 27th – 1:30 pm in the Trinity Sanctuary. Tickets $20/Students $15
May Day – Near North UCW Spring Event – May 1, 2025 at Chisholm United Church. Registration starting at 9 am Event from 9:30 am -2:30 pm – $12 (to cover lunch) Offering collection during worship Guest speaker: Krista Hampel
From Parry Sound District EMS Community Paramedicine *RSVP to Fay Pigeau by April 25 at 705-724-5745
Bucket List Cabaret, 7:30 pm
Trinity is pleased to be the venue for the Bucket List Cabaret again this year! Come on out for an evening of fantastic entertainment as local performers entertain you with a song from their musical theatre bucket list! Proceeds will support autism camps at One Kids Place in memory of Jack Lyons!
Trinity Arts Presents: Monty Python and the Holy Grail – May 23 – 25th
Trinity Arts is proud to present a live stage version of the 1975 film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” in the church on the weekend of May 23-25, 2025. The comic tale of King Arthur’s and his Knights of the Round Table in their quest for the sacred chalice includes diverse challenges and eccentric characters, many of them played by familiar faces from Trinity, including Mustard Seed alumni.
UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA CENTENARY CELEBRATION WEEKEND-
Friday, June 6th – Sunday, June 8th
Many activities are being planned in North Bay & Area during 2025 to celebrate. Stay up to date on all the events happening in our area by following the United Churches of North Bay & Area Facebook page. http://facebook.com/UnitedChurchesNorthBay
Tickets are available from the office for the Hops & Hymns with the Hosts, Mustard Seed’s Happily Forever After, and the Stained Glass Window Tour.
Wishing you Easter Blessing (and maybe a little chocolate)!