Announcements for the week of March 23, 2026
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TRINITY & PROVIDENCE UNITED CHURCHES WELCOMES YOU
“…Growing, Caring, Sharing”
The Life and Work of the Church
March 22, 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 Bridgenorth Pastoral Charge United Church, East Central Ontario Region (ECOR). |
Special Activities this Week at Trinity
Mon. 23 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Mon. 23 Hand Drumming, 2:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Mon. 23 Baden Powell Scouts, 6:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Wed. 25 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Wed. 25 Prayer Circle, 9:30 a.m., Sanctuary
Wed. 25 Bobcaygeon Girl Guides, 6:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Wed. 25 Uke Troupe, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Thurs. 26 Choir Practice, 1:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Thurs. 26 Providence UCW, 2:00 p.m., Friendship Room
Thurs. 26 Dance Class with Jennine, 7:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Friday 27 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Sun. 29 Trinity United Church Palm Sunday Service,
10:30 a.m., Sanctuary & Livestreaming.
Coffee time after service.
Sun. 29 Selling meat pies after church approx. 12 noon, Trinity Hall
Best wishes to all those who have Birthdays and Anniversaries in March!
The Lectionary Readings for next week are:
Matthew 21:1-11; Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 (VU pg. #837); Isaiah 50:40-9a; Psalm 31:9-16 (VU pg. #758); Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 26:14-27:66 or Matthew 27:11-54.
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.
Joan (Jo) Wesley
died on Tuesday, March 3rd just before noon, surrounded by the love of her family. A celebration of life will take place at Trinity Church on Saturday, June 6th at 11:00 a.m. Let us keep Morris and his family in our thoughts and prayers as they go through this time of loss.
Here is the link for Joan’s obituary:
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.
A huge THANK-YOU to…
all the fabulous pie and tart bakers for all the delicious pies to make our fourth anniversary of becoming an affirming church a wonderful success. Despite the wintery weather all the pies were thoroughly enjoyed after church by many members of the congregation. I also want to thank everyone who took the time to set up Trinity Hall for the
pie event, including cutting the pies into individual pieces, the people who made the coffee and tea and everyone who took the time to clean up after the event. This event would not have been a success without all your hard work and dedication and I want each of you to know I truly appreciate each and everyone of you.
Thank you again,
Karen Foote
Thank you to everyone…
who contributed to making our PIE Sunday such a wonderful celebration-a thoughtful message, beautiful music, wonderful decorations, so many delicious pies and to so many helpers preparing before the service and cleaning up after our coffee/tea pie reception.
Many Thanks, Barb Carnegie
BIG THANK-YOU TO…
Olive and Rick Macoomb and all the ladies who helped with the beef meat pie baking this past Thursday. It is wonderful hearing the cheerful voices, seeing the comradery and team work!
Frozen chicken & beef pot pies…
are for sale to the Congregation on Sunday, March 29th (Palm Sunday) after the Worship Service. The cost is $7.00 per pie. I hope to see you there. Olive Macoomb
Providence UCW…
will be meeting on Thursday, March 26th in the Friendship Room at 2:00 p.m. Jan Carson will be our special Speaker with a slide
presentation of the “Land Down Under”.
Tax Receipts
If you donated money to Trinity United Church, Bobcaygeon in 2025, tax receipts which weren’t picked up have been mailed.
Thank-you, Cathy Bennett
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.
Please note: Uke Troupe …
All ukulele practices for the Uke Troupe will take place on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary and for the beginner group on Mondays at Sue Pepper’s.
Update about our “Blessings from the Kitchen” Cookbook
A sincere thank you goes to our Trinity and Providence church families, plus people in our community, for the amazing sales of our cookbook, “Blessings from the Kitchen”. We have only 25 cookbooks left to sell and will have them available after the church service on Sunday, March 29th. Cookbooks can still be purchased at the church office during the week. We are grateful for the wonderful support! Connie Picken on behalf of the Cookbook Team.
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
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 following dates remain:
March 25 - Bethel Christian Fellowship Church
April 1 - Trinity United Church
Coffee Volunteers Update
Thanks to Anthony and John who have volunteered to fill the two spaces in April. We now only need a couple of folks to look after coffee hour in November. Please call me to sign up, even for one or two November Sundays.
Thank-you, Carol Wells-Gordon
UCW – Bobcaygeon
Thursday, March 19th, 2026
2:30 p.m.
"I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples." — Mother Teresa
Unfortunately, our January UCW meeting had to be cancelled due to yet another snowstorm. With that behind us, here’s a look at what we have planned for the coming months:
• April 16 – A look back at the history of the UCW, presented by John Bick
• May 21 – TBA
• June 18 – TBA (our last meeting before the summer break)
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Thank you so much for all your work in creating beautiful prayer shawls. This is such an important ministry, bringing a message of God’s love to those who are in need of comfort and encouragement. We are so thankful for your willingness to knit or crochet these shawls or lap blankets. At present, our collection is quite low. We are reaching out to you to ask if you might make a shawl or lap blanket in the next few weeks so that we can continue this ministry. A pattern for a simple shawl is available. Let me know if you would like it and I will send it to you.
With much appreciation,
Carol Wells-Gordon,
Prayer Shawl Coordinator.
COME & ENJOY A CHILI LUNCH & GAMES AFTERNOON
TODAY, MARCH 22nd @ 12 NOON in TRINITY HALL
The Outreach Team is planning a Fun Afternoon of Yummy Food, Fun Games & Fellowship! A Sign-up Sheet is posted in the Narthex.
A Free-Will Donation will go towards the Bobcaygeon Public School Breakfast/Lunch Program. Thank You to the congregation for your continued support!
Everyone is invited and welcome.
Janet Williamson, a friend of Jo Wesley's, is giving a testimony of her faith journey at the Free Methodist Church, 450 Lansdowne Street East in Peterborough, on Sunday, March 29 at 6.00 p.m. The presentation is entitled "How To Come To Know God More."
Bobcaygeon Diners Club
Come have lunch with us! At Trinity United Church on the second Thursday of each month. The next one will be on Thursday, March 12th. You must register in advance by calling at (705)324-7323 ext. 654 to reserve your seat by Friday noon the week before. Put on by Community Care, City of Kawartha Lakes.
‘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.
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! The BioPed team is in the Dominican Republic for our annual Canada Shoe Distribution trip. We bring gently used shoes to underprivileged communities. This journey is a powerful reminder of why collecting gently used shoes can empower communities.
Give Shoes. Give Love.
Your SOLES4SOULS Team,
David Savournin and Rick Mistelbacher.
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.
Music to shake off the snow – Noon Hour Concerts!
Come enjoy some wonderful music at Cambridge Street United Church located at 61 Cambridge St. N., Lindsay! Concerts start at noon on Wednesdays, with freewill offering welcome. Bring your lunch and stay for a social time afterward with tea & coffee provided. (See bulletin board in the hall to see the names of the musicians and dates.)
Hospice Services is pleased to present … Grief:
The Elephant in the Room
Join us for an evening of meaningful stories shared with kindness and wisdom by renowned grief specialist, Eugene Dufour on Thursday, March 31st from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Held at Lakeland Funeral and Cremation Centre, 19 Moose Road, Linsay. Space is limited. Reserve your space by March 27th to jcraig@ccckl.ca or phone: 705-324-7323 ext. #553.
"Christ Church Anglican and Knox Presbyterian”…
are planning four clothing giveaways in 2026 - April 24/25, May 29/30, August 7/8 and October 23/24. We are in need of donations. Clean, gently-used outerwear (men's, women's, children's) and footwear can be dropped off at Knox Presbyterian, 6 Joseph St. by the parking lot door or any Tuesday morning at Christ Church on Sherwood St. Financial donations are needed to buy new underwear and socks. We also need sturdy hanging racks (loaned or donated). Thankyou from the Clothing Giveaway Team: Rev. Ian Marnoch, Debbie Martin, Donna Simon, Theresia Ruddock, Ruth Eberts and Betty Ann Shaw.
Kitchen Conversations with the Moderator Join in with Kitchen Conversations with the Moderator! This new six-part video series, exploring food, faith, and the power of invitation, is hosted by the Right Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath with guests from across the church, including book contributors, United Church youth, and the Moderator’s own family. If you wish to see the Moderators videos on cooking, here is the link: |
Dear Friends, There is great news!!
‘The East Central Ontario Regional Council is offering a women’s retreat at Elmhirst Resort, October 27-29. The speaker for this retreat will be the Rev. Carmen Lansdowne, the former moderator of the United Church. It would be wonderful to have a group from Trinity and Providence take part in this event, especially as we are not hosting our own women’s retreat. The date for registration has been extended till May 31st! and the deposit required is $100. The total cost is $500.00. Please let me know if this is of interest to you. I am planning to attend and would love to have your company. (See below for more information.)
With excitement, Carol Wells-Gordon
Radical Flourishing! Radical Joy! Women’s Retreat:
The final payment due on June 30th, 2026. More information and registration can be found on our website at Radical Flourishing! Radical Joy! Women's Retreat - East Central Ontario Regional Council of the United Church of Canada and any questions, please contact Kathleen Whyte at 705-768-3555 or by email kwhyte53@gmail.com
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