June 16, 2023
This is our last week worshiping through UCC Connect-Southampton. Next week will be in-person worship in the chapel only, with the service posted to Youtube later in the day. Following that, there will be no services through Trinity for the summer. https://www.youtube.com/c/TrinityunitedkwCa
New Members: Please join us this Sunday, June 18th, to welcome Hub members At the end of the regular worship service with UCC connect, five young people will join us via Zoom to be inducted as new members of our Trinity United Church congregation, led by Steve Cowley. We encourage Trinity members to join us in person, at the church to support and welcome these new candidates!
"Celebrating Our Faith with Music", June 25th: An in-person worship service with the Chancel Choir when we say farewell to Gord Allgeier as he moves on to his new position at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Stratford. A reception will follow the service.
SML BBQ Invitation: Trinity has received a warm invitation to join members of the St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church congregation for a BBQ at the church after Sunday service on Sunday June 25th, 2023. It might be a good idea to bring along your own lawn chair, if you have one.
Summer Worship: There will be no in person or live streamed services from Trinity in July and August. We have been invited to join the local Kitchener United Churches for worship this summer starting July 2nd - August 27th. ALL services are at 10am. Find schedule here.
Summers Coming: Christa Hesselink and Soul Play announce a new online, program offering – Summer ‘Soul-o’, a spa for your soul all summer long – anytime, anywhere! Summer Soul-o is do it yourself mini retreats to refresh your spirit all summer long. The program explores 6 themes that mirrors the movements of the summer season so that when September arrives you will have a new perspective and the gratitude that we long for.
The cost is $35. The course is offered on line to do at your own pace and Christa provides excellent resources and great online help. For more information Summer "Soul-o" - A Unique Summer Self-Guided Retreat Experience — soulplay.ca
National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21st: United Church of Canada, Moderator Carmen Lansdowne message.
Mission and Service: JUNE 18 - The Path toward Healing: Murray Pruden’s Work - The Rev. Murray Pruden is Nehiyaw, Cree First Nations, from the Goodfish Lake and Saddle Lake First Nations. He is the current Executive Minister for Indigenous Ministries and Justice for The United Church of Canada. Supported by Mission & Service, Pruden has made significant gains in building relationships of trust and healing between the church and Indigenous communities.
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.