Announcements for the week of January 12, 2026

TRINITY & PROVIDENCE UNITED CHURCHES WELCOMES YOU

“…Growing, Caring, Sharing”

The Life and Work of the Church

January 11, 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 Princess Street Pastoral Charge United Church, East Central Ontario Region (ECOR).

Special Activities this Week at Trinity

Mon.     12      Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall

Mon.     12      Hand Drumming, 2:00 p.m., Sanctuary

Mon.     12      Baden Powell Scouts, 6:00 p.m., Trinity Hall

Tues.     13      Chat Group, 10:00 a.m., Fellowship Room

Tues.     13      Settler Quilters, 1:00 p.m., Trinity Hall

Wed.     14      Prayer Circle, 9:30 a.m., Fellowship Room

Wed.     14      Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall

Wed.     14      Bobcaygeon Girl Guides, 6:00 p.m., Trinity Hall

Wed.     14      Uke Troupe, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary

Thurs.   15      Choir Practice, 1:00 p.m., Sanctuary

Thurs.   15      Bobcaygeon UCW, 2:30 p.m., Fellowship Room

Thurs.   15      Jennine Dance Class, 7:00 p.m., Trinity Hall

Fri.        16      Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall

Sun.       18     Trinity United Church service, 10:30 a.m., Sanctuary &  

        Livestreaming.

Best wishes to all those who have Birthdays and Anniversaries in January!

A HUGE THANK YOU ...

to all of the people who have volunteered throughout 2025! Your time is one of the most valuable gifts anyone can give. Thank-you for giving of your time in helping others.

The Lectionary Readings for next week are:

Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 40:1-11 (VU pg. #764); 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; John 1:29-42.

An Exciting Message from Our Minister - Rev. Dr. Bob Root

Greetings, friends and Happy New Year! I am writing to tell you that on Sunday, September 20, 2026, Trinity United Church will be hosting the Moderator of The United Church of Canada, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Kimberley Heath, who will be leading worship that day.  We're planning a warm welcome for Kim - and, we hope, for all of you as well!  You are most sincerely invited to join us for worship that day at 10.30 a.m. and for lunch afterwards.  Details will follow closer to the time, but we wanted to get this into your 2026 calendars early in the year.

Please feel welcome to be in touch if you have any questions and know that a welcome awaits you at Trinity.

Bob Root on behalf of Trinity Church, bobroot1949@gmail.com

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.

 We Need You!

Two positions need to be filled which are Stewardship and ECOR. If you can help out, we would really appreciate it! You may contact Cathy Bennett or Sue in the church office.

Uke Troupe …

The Uke Troupe will be meeting every Wednesday, at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

BEGINNER UKULELE CLASS

Beginner ukulele classes are starting Monday, January 5 at 7 p.m. at my home. If you are interested contact me at suejpepper@yahoo.ca for more information. Regular Uke Troupe practice resumes on Wednesday, January 7 at 7 p.m. at the church. Thank-you, Sue Pepper

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 on Tues. January 13^th.

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

“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.

Bobcaygeon UCW Report – November 2025

Our road trip to Cannington on October 16th to see the Witness Blanket was truly an experience to remember. The church had many helpful volunteers guiding visitors through the display. Everything was well organized and thoughtfully arranged to allow plenty of space and time to appreciate the complexity and depth of the exhibit. Each person was able to take it in at their own pace — a meaningful and reflective experience for all.

 Upcoming Events:

• January 15th, 2026 @ 2:30–4:00 p.m. – Celebrating the New Year!

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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

A message for all Committee Chairpersons

It is “that time of the month” again come January, therefore, please submit your Annual Report for our Annual General Meeting, ECOR, and the United Church head office will need those reports as well.

Thank-you, Sue Zilke Ward

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 5^th 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"

TUC congregants have now donated 367 pairs of gently used footwear to Soles4Souls. Total collections from TUC and other sources now stand at 600 pairs. This is amazing! There is every chance that we'll get to 700 for the year, 200 more than our original goal. More are always welcome, and if you have lots and would like them picked up instead, just call David Savournin at 705-738-1892 to make arrangements. More information about this initiative can be found at https://soles4soulscanada.org/.

‘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.

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 25^th, 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.