TRINITY & PROVIDENCE UNITED CHURCHES WELCOMES YOU
“…Growing, Caring, Sharing”
The Life and Work of the Church
January 12, 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. Wall Street: Brockville United Church, East Central Ontario Region (ECOR). |
Special Activities this Week at Trinity
Mon. 20 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Mon. 20 Hand Drumming, 2:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Mon. 20 Baden Powell Scouts, 6:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Wed. 22 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Wed. 22 Prayer Circle, 9:30 a.m., Sanctuary
Wed. 22 Bobcaygeon Girl Guides, 6:00 p.m., All rooms
Thurs. 23 Chat Group, 10:00 a.m., Fellowship Room
Thurs. 23 Choir Practice, 1:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Thurs. 23 Providence UCW, 2:00 p.m., Fellowship Room
Thurs. 23 Dance Class with Jennine, 7:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Fri. 24 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Sun. 26 Church Service 10:30 a.m., Sanctuary with Live Streaming.
Best wishes to all those who have Birthdays and Anniversaries January!
A GRATEFUL THANK YOU…
to the many people who assisted to make Vern’s celebration of life such a wonderful success. Thank you for all the generous sandwiches and baked good donations. Vern’s family was very appreciative. Also, a special thank you to the kitchen helpers who assisted with arranging everything and cleaning up. Thank you again, Karen Foote
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.
Vivian Wilson
Vivian Wilson passed away this past Tuesday, January 14, 2025. She was a regular attendee at Providence United Church. Let us keep the Wilson family in our thoughts and prayers as they go through this difficult time of loss. More information to follow.
Gloria Blodgett
I come to you with some sad news. Gloria Blodgett passed away just recently. Her "Celebration of Life" will be held at the Legion on January 18th from 1 - 4 p.m. Let us keep the Blodgett family in our thoughts and prayers as they go through this difficult time of loss.
Shirley Outram
It is with sadness that we let you know that Shirley Outram passed away at Case Manor on Sunday, January 5th. Let us keep the Outram and MacDonald families in our thoughts and prayers as they go through this difficult time of loss. More information to follow.
Hand Drumming…
all you need is a heartbeat to join. On Monday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Next drumming practice is Monday, January 20, 2025. Drums and Friendship provided.
Thank-you, Debbie
ATTENTION CHAT GROUP!
Our "CHAT" group meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. The next meeting will be on January 23rd at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Room and the topic will be “What is your place in God’s created world?". Come and join us for the festivities!
Knitting & Crocheting Group
Our Trinity Knitting & Crocheting Group will be meeting in the Fellowship Room at Trinity United Church to enjoy some pleasant socializing, a cup of tea and of course a little knitting or crocheting. Our next meeting will be taking place on Tuesday, January 28th at 2:00 p.m. Please contact Gail Lewis if you have any questions. All welcome to attend!
Providence UCW
Providence UCW will be taking place on January 23rd and gathering in the Fellowship Room at 2:00pm. Hope to see you there!
Uke Troupe – Ukulele Practise
The next practice we will be having at Trinity will be on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Happy practicing until then!
UCW Bobcaygeon
Several women met on Thursday, November 21st to discuss the future of the “United Church Women” (UCW) Bobcaygeon group. There were some from the Faith, Hope and Love unit, Harmony unit, as well as Providence. We all felt that there is still a need and desire to continue the good work of the women at Trinity.
High on the list of continuance would be fellowship. Once a month, every third Thursday at 2:00pm we will meet in the Fellowship Room. We will enjoy social time together with the occasional speaker, craft, game or potluck luncheon.
Some past cherished programs were very much valued and would continue with the help of the church. Such as: Meat Pies, Christmas Bazaar, Funeral luncheons. Also, our financial support of the local Women’s Shelter, Bobcaygeon Food Bank, Hat and Mitten Tree; Camp Quin Mo Lac, to list a few.
The February 2025 meeting will be held on the 20th and we will reminisce about our past UCW. See you all there.
Kim Draper
Attention: Council Members – Annual Report & AGM
Our Annual General meeting will be taking place on Sunday, February 9th right after church. Please bring a bagged lunch. As we need to have our Annual General Report out for this meeting two weeks prior for people to peruse, your reports will need to be in at the very latest, this Sunday, January 19, 2025, so that the office can work on creating this report for our meeting and as well as for the United Church of Canada and ECOR. Please email or leave your committee report for Trinity and Providence Annual Report with Sue in the office.
Knox Presbyterian Church…
is having a Chili lunch fundraising effort on Saturday, February 8th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Includes fresh chili with bread, coffee/tea and cookies. Donations gratefully accepted. See bulletin board for more information. Beat the winter chill!
Bobcaygeon Diners Club – Come have lunch with us!
At Trinity United Church on the second Thursday of each month and the next one will be on Thursday, February 13th. The price is only $12.00 but you must register in advance by calling at (705)324-7323 ext. 654 or visit ccckl.ca to reserve your seat by Friday noon the week before. Put on by Community Care, City of Kawartha Lakes.
UKE! UKE! UKE!
I’m sure you’ve heard of Choir! Choir! Choir! In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the United Church of Canada, Trinity United Church, Bobcaygeon is hosting: “UKE! UKE! UKE!” on Sunday, April 6th at 2:00 p.m. Ukulele groups and/or individuals are invited to participate. Don’t play? Come and sing along! Space is limited, so please register in advance ASAP by email to: suejpepper@yahoo.ca. This is an unrehearsed event … so no other commitment but coming on April 6th and join in the fun! No fee for uke players. Free will offering for audience participants. (See more information on bulletin board.)
Dear Friends of Truth and Reconciliation Community Bobcaygeon:
Mark your calendars! Truth and Reconciliation Community Bobcaygeon is hosting a book discussion and is inviting you to participate. We are conducting the discussion via zoom this time as many in our community are in different locations for the winter; and we won't have to worry about weather interfering with attendance.
Book: Reconciling History: A Story of Canada by Jody Wilson-Raybould and Roshan Danesh. Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Time: 7:00 p.m. Cost: Free! Please feel free to pass this information on to friends and family. Please register by sending an email to trcbobcaygeon@gmail.com confirming your interest and including your email address so we can send you the zoom link a day or two before the event. Wewena, Take Care, Ann Davidson. Member, Truth and Reconciliation Community Bobcaygeon P.S. If you want to get a head start on the next book, we plan to hold another book discussion in April or May (date TBD) on Who We Are: Four Questions for a Life and a Nation by The Honourable Murray Sinclair.
Bobcaygeon Helps Food Bank
Our family numbers are still increasing with more children. The following food items would be welcome: Juice Packs, cereal, Kraft dinner, rice, canned fruit juice, canned vegetables, pasta sauce in jars, peanut butter, canned stews, canned tuna, meat, canned fruit. Our Food Bank box is located in the narthex, or you can drop off items at our grocery store boxes. Your help is greatly appreciated!
‘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. Also, there is a poster with more information on Trinity’s bulletin board in the back hall.
PLEASE NOTE: the Bereavement Group is CANCELLED on January 21st only.
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