Announcements for the week of February 2, 2026
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TRINITY & PROVIDENCE UNITED CHURCHES WELCOMES YOU
“…Growing, Caring, Sharing”
The Life and Work of the Church
February 1, 2025
Announcements
Ministry Focus Areas for Trinity:
Nurturing the Spirit, the Caring Journey, partnering
for the Community, Funding for Ministry, Sharing Hope Locally and Globally.
We acknowledge that we live on the traditional territory of the Mississauga People of the Anishnaabe Nation. We acknowledge their stewardship of the land throughout the ages.
(This is a scent sensitive environment)
We extend a warm, friendly welcome to all!
Please Remember in your Prayers Those at home, in nursing homes and in hospital who are facing illness, bereavement and other life challenges. This week please pray for St. James Pastoral Charge United Church, East Central Ontario Region (ECOR). |
Special Activities this Week at Trinity
Mon. 02 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Mon. 02 Hand Drumming, 2:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Mon. 02 Baden Powell Scouts, 6:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Tues. 03 Pastoral Care, 10:00 a.m., Friendship Room
Tues. 03 Bereavement Group, 2:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Wed. 04 Prayer Circle, 9:30 a.m., Friendship Room
Wed. 04 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Wed. 04 Bobcaygeon Girl Guides, 6:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Wed. 04 Uke Troupe, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Thurs. 05 Worship Committee, 10:30 a.m., Sanctuary
Thurs. 05 Choir Practice, 1:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Thurs. 05 Jennine Dance Class, 7:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Fri. 06 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Sun. 08 Trinity United Church Service, 10:30 a.m., Sanctuary
& Livestreaming. Meet & Greet lunch after church.
Best wishes to all those who have Birthdays and Anniversaries in February!
Congratulations to …
Stefanie, Sean and Oscar on the new addition to their family; beautiful Paige! Also, to grandma, Lidy Fraser!
A HUGE THANK-YOU TO…
All the Pie ladies who came out on that wintery Thursday, January 29th to bake the beef meat pies. You are greatly appreciated!
The Lectionary Readings for next week are:
Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12); Psalm 112:1-9 (10) (VU pg. #834); 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16); Matthew 5:13-20.
Prayer Request and Pastoral Care
If you have a prayer request, please call the church office at (705)738-5135 and we will pass your request through to our active Prayer Circle which meet every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary for prayer and our Pastoral Care Team.
Heartbeats United - Spiritual Hand Drumming
As we drum, we join in one heart, in one heartbeat, To God's heartbeat. We lay our hands upon the drum just as we lay our pure trust in God's palm. All are Welcome Anytime you wish. Drums provided. Mondays at 2:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Choir Practice – Calling on those who love to sing!
Practices are held on Thursday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. You are all invited to come on out and join in! Looking forward to seeing you.
A Request from our Prayer Circle
We are looking for people to join us every Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m. in Trinity’s sanctuary to pray for our congregation, community and wider world.
Uke Troupe …
The Uke Troupe will be meeting every Wednesday, at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
We Need You!
Two positions need to be filled which are Stewardship and ECOR.
Also, Dave Mackay and Al Picken need help with the camera’s Sunday morning for livestreaming. If you can help out, we would really appreciate it! You may contact Cathy Bennett or Sue in the church office.
ATTENTION CHAT GROUP!
Our "CHAT" group is now meeting the 2nd Tuesday of each month, at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Room. Come and join the conversation.
LIBRARY
The library is a work in progress. We have many new books and we have added puzzles! To borrow a book or a puzzle, take the card out of the book pocket, sign your name, add date and put the card in the white basket on the tea table in the Fellowship Room. When you return the book, simply put the book in the white basket.
Thank-you, Sue Pepper
Online Lenten Study with Rev. Dr. Bob Root
If you are interested in participating in the Lenten Study entitled “Life Stories” a 40-day devotional on Madeleine L’Engle’s A Circle of Quiet, please put your name on the sign-up sheet in the Narthex/Foyer which is located on the back table. The online study will take place on Thursday evenings from 7 – 8 p.m. A link will be supplied the closer we get to the starting date for those who are interested. We are looking for at least 5 people to run this Lenten Study.
“Blessings from the Kitchen”
Cookbooks are on sale for $20.00 each during the week from Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the church office.
Coffee Volunteers
I appreciate everyone’s willingness to make Coffee after the Sunday Service. We still need volunteers for April 5th, 19th and for the month of November. Thank-you, Carol Wells-Gordon
World Day of Prayer 2026
Taking place on Friday, March 6th at 10:00 a.m. at Bethel Christian Fellowship Church at 128 Main Street, Bobcaygeon. If you have any questions please contact Cathy Taylor, Coordinator @ phone #705-761-6182 or taylorcathy@hotmail.com. (See bulletin board for more information.)
A message for all Committee Chairpersons
If you have not turned in your Annual Report, please get your Annual Report in ASAP. A Big THANK-YOU to those who have already done so! Our AGM is taking place on March 1st and I have to have the reports out two weeks prior to this meeting. The deadline is Feb. 8th (next week) for handing the reports in.
Thank-you, Sue Zilke Ward
Upcoming Lent Services in Bobcaygeon
The Lent services will be starting at 11:30 a.m. with a short service and then a soup and bun lunch after that.
The dates are as follows:
February 18 - Christ Church Anglican Church
February 25 - Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church
March 4 - Trentside Baptist Church
March 11 - Knox Presbyterian Church
March 18 - (March Break Week)
March 25 - Bethel Christian Fellowship Church
April 1 - Trinity United Church
Read With Us - TRC Bobcaygeon
Truth and Reconciliation Community Bobcaygeon is pleased to announce a series of book discussion in 2026, featuring fiction by Indigenous authors from Turtle Island. The first one is called “Real Ones” by Katherena Vermette. Zoom in on Thursday, February 5th from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The final book discussion for the spring of 2026 (to be held in April or May) will be announced in this year. Register for each book discussion by emailing TRC Bobcaygeon at trcbobcaygeon@gmail.com
SOLES 4 SOULS FOOTWEAR COLLECTION" UPDATE
Since we started this campaign and up to the end of December 2025, TUC Congregants donated 421 pairs of gently used footwear. The total from all sources was 672. We exceeded our original goal of 500 by some margin, and almost hit our revised target of 700. Our thanks to everyone who contributed to the campaign. We'll leave the box in the Narthex. It will be ready for the winter-to-spring shoe clean-outs! Your SOLES4SOULS Team, David Savournin and Rick Mistelbacher.
‘After Words’ … a Bereavement Support Program
in Bobcaygeon is offered by Kawartha Lakes Hospice. The group meets every first and third Tuesday in the month from 2:00 – 3:.00 p.m. at Trinity United Church, Bobcaygeon in the Fellowship Room. Please call Janice Craig, Hospice Bereavement Co-ordinator at 705-324-7323 x 553 for more information.
The Settlers Village Quilters Quilt Guild is …
Creating a SIGNATURE QUILT to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the of the village of Bobcaygeon in June, 2026 Signatures provided by participants will be embroidered onto the quilt by Guild members. The completed quilt will be displayed at the Wray House in Settlers Village. The cost is $10.00 per signature with all proceeds going to the Bobcaygeon Food Bank. If you are interested in participating, please contact: info@SettlersVillageQuilters.ca before March 31, 2026.
Seniors Health & Wellness Day @ Aspira Kawartha Lakes
Reserve your spot now! Join us for a day of fun, fitness and health services. Lunch & Beverages on us 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Interested in an informative presentation? Let us know – 20 minute spots available on Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. RSVP now at 705-738-6741 ext. 403 or ext. #409; heather.cousineau@aspiralife.ca or allison.mahoney@aspiralife.ca. See bulletin board for more info.
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