Announcements for the week of October 13, 2025
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TRINITY & PROVIDENCE UNITED CHURCHES WELCOMES YOU
“…Growing, Caring, Sharing”
The Life and Work of the Church
October 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 Sunderland Pastoral Charge United Church, East Central Ontario Region (ECOR). |
Special Activities this Week at Trinity
Mon. 13 CHURCH OFFICE IS CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
Tues. 14 Chat Group, 10:00 a.m., Fellowship Room
Tues. 14 Fall Clean-up, 10:00 a.m., Outside
Tues. 14 Settler Quilters, 1:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Wed. 15 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Wed. 15 Prayer Circle, 9:30 a.m., Sanctuary
Wed. 15 Pastoral Care, 12:00 noon, Fellowship Room
Wed. 15 Bobcaygeon Girl Guides, 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Room
Wed. 15 Uke Troupe, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Thurs. 16 Bobcaygeon UCW, 2:00 p.m., see the Witness Blanket in Cannington
Thurs. 16 Choir, 1:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Thurs. 16 Country Line Dancing with Jennine, 7:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Fri. 17 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Sun. 19 Trinity United Church service, 10:30 a.m., Sanctuary and Livestreaming
Best wishes to all those who have Birthdays and Anniversaries in October!
The Lectionary Readings for next week are:
Jeremiah 31:27-34; Psalm 119:97-104 (VU pg. #840); 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5; Luke 18:1-8.
Please keep in your prayers:
Sandra’s husband, Joe Schell, died peacefully at home on Sunday, October 5, with loved ones by his side. Let us keep Sandra and family in our prayers and thoughts as they go through this difficult time of loss.
UCW – Bobcaygeon “A Heartfelt Thank You”
A big thank you to everyone who helped make our Sunday service on October 5th, 2025 such a wonderful success! We are especially grateful to our guest speaker, Barb Smith-Morrison from Brooksong Retreat & Cancer Support Centre in Haliburton for sharing her time and inspiring words.
Sincere thanks as well to our audio and video volunteers, our ushers and collection team, everyone who helped set up and clean up Trinity Hall, and the many hands in the kitchen who cleaned, wiped, and put everything neatly away. Your teamwork and cheerful spirit made
all the difference. A special thank you to Carol Young for her many phone calls and behind-the-scenes coordination that ensured everything ran without a hitch.
And finally, heartfelt appreciation to Thea and John Patterson for their foresight, love, and fortitude in creating Brooksong Retreat, a much-needed haven of peace and support for those experiencing cancer.
Together, you made this service truly meaningful. Thank you!
Kim Draper, Chair(ish)
Dear Trinity & Providence United Church,
It was wonderful to be with you on Sunday. Thank you for the warm welcome that you extended to all of us (including John, Thea, Miriam and Gerald).
Thank you also for the opportunity to share about Brooksong Retreat and Cancer Support Centre. I have included links to some online resources in case you would like to learn more. We are located in Haliburton and would be delighted to welcome you for a visit, cup of tea and tour.
· The video that we shared on Sunday that provides a glimpse into the impact of Brooksong's cancer-support programs
· Subscribe to our newsletter
· a link to Ways to financially support Brooksong's mission (online and other)
· a link to Brooksong's website to learn more about their mission, community and program
Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
Barb Smith-Morrison, Brooksong Retreat
A GREAT BIG THANK-YOU!...
to Olive and Rick Macoomb for organizing and picking-up supplies so these wonderful volunteer ladies could once again make these delicious meat pies for our Bazaar taking place on Sat. November 22nd at 10:00 a.m. A great big THANK-YOU to all of our volunteers! You are greatly appreciated.
Calling all Children!
Sunday School has started up on Sunday’s, and will be taking place during the morning worship service.
New Members …
will be welcomed to Trinity Church on Sunday, October 26. If you would like to know more, please contact Rev. Bob Root.
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.
Please note:
"As of September 30,2025, there is a year-to-date shortfall of $16,518. This is an increase of $1559 from last month."
Special Offering of $100 for 100 years!
A celebration of the United Church’s 100th Anniversary, if possible, you are invited to make a special Anniversary offering of $100.00. Thanks for helping us meet our commitment to service in Trinity Church and beyond!
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.
Uke Troupe …
will be meeting on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary from now on.
Calling all Choir members and those who love to sing…
Choir has started up again and practices will be on Thursdays, at 1:00 p.m. You are all invited to come out and join in!
ATTENTION CHAT GROUP!
Our "CHAT" group is now meeting the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The next meeting will be on October 14, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Room. Come and join the conversation.
UCW Bobcaygeon
Upcoming events to look forward to:
· October 16th @ 2:00 p.m.– ‘Witness Blanket’ road trip to Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church, 50 Laidlaw St. N, Cannington
· November 20th @ 2:00 p.m. in Fellowship room – next UCW meeting – topic - TBA
· November 22nd 10:00 a.m. to noon – Christmas Bazaar
· December 18th – Christmas luncheon get together – TBA
Fall Clean-up at Trinity
The Property Brothers have set a date for the Fall Clean-up at Trinity on Tuesday, Oct. 14th @ 10:00 a.m. Please bring your rake and gloves. BBQ & Refreshments to follow.
Looking for…
Hi everyone, it's bazaar time again and I'm looking for items (not yard sale items) for the twoonie auction table, value $25+. Please call Audrey @ 705-731-7554 if you have anything to contribute. Thanks so much, Audrey Mackay
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
BOBCAYGEON COMMUNITY REFUGEE BENEFIT CONCERT AT TRINITY UNITED CHURCH, OCTOBER 25TH, 7:00 P.M.
Join us for a wonderful evening of music by well-known local band, Vintages. Featuring music from the 60’s rock to 90’s country. Admission by donation. Receipts will be issued for all donations $25.00 and over. Silent Auction. Refreshments following concert. Doors open a 6 p.m. Please contact Line Pinard, 705-738-7070, if you have any new items to donate to the Silent Auction.
Update on Bobcaygeon Helps Foodbank
Data from Food Bank Canada states that one in four Canadians are experiencing food insecurity. Ontario earned an F for food insecurity. Closer to home, Bobcaygeon Helps Food Bank reported at our recent Board meeting that, between January and August 30th, our Food Bank served individuals in 236 households. The Food Bank is most grateful for the generous community support in food and cash donations--from individuals, groups and businesses. Trinity Providence United Church, we thank you for being a vital part of our Bobcaygeon Helps Foodbank. Juanita Murray, Director, representing Trinity Providence United Church
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!
Witness Blanket
October 16 th, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Trinity United Church – Cannington
50 Laidlaw Street N.
Inspired by a woven blanket, the Witness Blanket is a large-scale work of art. It contains hundreds of items reclaimed from residential schools, churches, government buildings and traditional and cultural structures from across Canada. Here, you can explore the items and stories carried by the Witness Blanket. They are accompanied by the voices of Survivors who talk about the experience of being forced into residential schools. Their generous and insightful stories convey the reality of anti-Indigenous racism, colonialism and genocide. They reveal the ongoing harms caused by Canada’s residential school system.
A viewing event of the Witness Blanket has been scheduled for Thursday, October 16th @ 2 p.m. The location is at Trinity United Church in Cannington, which is about a 1-hour drive from Bobcaygeon. Carpooling would be greatly appreciated. If you would like to attend this event and/or can drive or need a drive, please contact me at my email, kim.draper.tuc@gmail.com or let Sue in the office know and arrangements can be made. There is no charge for visiting this exhibit; however, I’m sure donations will be accepted and appreciated.
Bobcaygeon UCW change in time
The new time for meeting will be from 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., starting November 20th so that the choir members can attend.
Harvest Haunt in Bobcaygeon
Will be taking place on October 18, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. all around Bobcaygeon. Fall fun for the Whole Family! Free kids’ activities, harvest food and drink, Instore promotions and more.
SOLES 4 SOULS FOOTWEAR COLLECTION"
The Soles 4 Souls collection box is still in the Narthex, and 244 pairs have been donated by TUC Congregants so far. 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/. The running total for the project is now at 406 pairs, and our goal of 500 is getting closer!"
‘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.
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, November 13th. The price is only $13.00 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.
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