December 9, 2022
Please join us, for in person worship, each Sunday at 54 Benton. Our entrance is off of Church Street. You may also continue to join us online, at 10:00am, as we share worship services with Southampton and Rockton/Sheffield/Lyndon United Churches through UCC Connect-Southampton host: https://www.youtube.com/c/TrinityunitedkwCa
Congregational Meeting: This Sunday, December 11, at 11:00am following the worship service in the chapel. For those of you unable to attend in person, please participate and call in by phone - the meeting ID is 829 2650 4003
1 647-374-4685
1 647-558-0588
A paper mailing was sent out which includes a letter and discussion starters. You can also access the information electronically using this link or the button above.
A message from our Treasurer: As we approach the end of the year please ensure any givings are to the church by December 22nd so that it can be included in the income tax statement for 2022.
Board Meeting: Tuesday December 13, 2022 at 6:30 via Zoom.
Faith Development: As we enter the season of Advent and Christmas there are many ways that we can celebrate.
Resources from SALT - Check them out here.
Five Advent Devotionals - Sign up for a weekly Advent devotional, written by people in the Indwell community. Request the devotional, which will land in your inbox (with a bonus for Christmas Day) here: indwell.ca/advent Indwell is a growing Christian charity that builds and operates affordable housing communities in southern and southwestern Ontario.
A Christmas message from our United Church Moderator: In her Christmas video message, Moderator Carmen Lansdowne reminds us that when so much seems uncertain and the news amplifies all the hard news stories, there is One who came to show us that all the ends of the earth should see the salvation of God―and that through that One, we are capable of coming together to achieve the impossible.
KW Outreach Group (Winter update): a local partnership to support refugees across United churches. Thanks to John F. and Barbara B. for their involvement and support.
Christian Meditation: Join with others online in a 6-week Introductory course to Christian Meditation beginning on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 7:30 pm (Central Time).To register contact Ann Harwood at aaharwood77@gmail.com. The instructors are experienced meditators, and hosted by the Manitoba regional leadership of the Canadian Christian Meditation Community (CCMC).
Mission and Service: DECEMBER 11 - Anti-Racism App Developed by Young Adults Is Set to Launch - Anti-racism? There’s an app for that. Jonisha Lewinson is one of a team of young adults who helped create it. Called ar4yt (short for Anti-Racism For Youth Training), the app—supported through your Mission & Service gifts—is aimed at 12-18 years old and covers topics like the history of racism in Canada, white privilege and how to get involved in anti-racism work. It is set to launch January 1, 2023, and will be freely available on Google Play and the App Store.
Broadview Magazine: Consider giving the gift of the United Church Broadview Magazine to a family member or friend this coming year.
Church office: Please contact Dorothy by email office@trinityunitedkw.ca or leave a message on the church phone. Office hours Tues., Wed., Thur. 8:30 - 1:30.