Announcements for the week of October 5, 2026
TRINITY & PROVIDENCE UNITED CHURCHES WELCOMES YOU
“…Growing, Caring, Sharing”
The Life and Work of the Church
October 4, 2026
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 Frankford-Batawa Pastoral Charge, East Central Ontario Region (ECOR). |
Special Activities this Week at Trinity
Mon. 05 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Mon. 05 Hand Drumming, 2:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Mon. 05 Scout Groups, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Tues. 06 Dorothy McTaggart’s “Celebration of Life”, 12 noon visitation, service
1:00 p.m. and reception after service, Sanctuary, Trinity Hall,
Friendship Room
Wed. 07 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Wed. 07 Prayer Circle, 9:30 a.m., Sanctuary
Wed. 07 Bobcaygeon Girl Guides, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Wed. 07 Uke Troupe, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Thurs. 08 Worship Team, 10:30 a.m., Sanctuary
Thurs. 08 Bobcaygeon Dinning Club, 12 noon, Trinity Hall & Kitchen
Thurs. 08 Choir Practice, 1:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Thurs. 08 Council Meeting, 2:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Thurs. 08 Dance Class with Jennine, 7:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Fri. 09 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Sun. 11 Thanksgiving Sunday, Trinity United Church at 10:30 a.m. Livestreaming. Refreshments after church. All are invited to attend!
Best wishes to all those who have Birthdays and Anniversaries in October!
Dorothy McTaggart's "Celebration of Life"
will be taking place on Tuesday, October 6th at Trinity United Church. Visitation will be from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. and Dorothy's "Celebration of Life" will start at 1:00 p.m. with a reception to follow. Let us continue to keep McTaggart family in our thoughts and prayers as they go through this difficult time of loss.
PLEASE NOTE: There is a very important meeting being held after church this Sunday from 12 noon – 12:30 p.m., therefore, if you could stay it would be gratefully appreciated.
The Lectionary Readings for next week are:
Deuteronomy 8:7-18 Psalm 65 (VU pg. #782-783);
2 Corinthians 9:6-15; Luke 17:11-19.
A HUGE THANK-YOU TO …
all the ladies who helped make the beef meat pies this past Thursday, October 1st. It was so wonderful to hear talk and laughter of our meat pie ladies! You are greatly appreciated and are making a positive difference in this church and our wider community.
Thank-you so very much!
I wish to thank Connie Picken and Karen Foote for your organization and team, Olive Macoomb, Iris Taylor, Sylvia Amar-Brumwell who created such a lovely 65th Birthday Surprise party for me on Saturday, September 26th! This was only the second time in my life that I was stunned speechless. Thank-you also for everyone who attended, your gifts, cards and well wishes. Your love and kindness were greatly appreciated. A great big Hug and Kiss to my thoughtful husband, Patrick who came up with the idea to celebrate my 65th!
With a thankful and grateful heart,
Sue Zilke Ward
A BIG THANK-YOU!
What a grand event we had on Sept. 20th Sunday’s service, with our special guest, The Right Rev. Dr. Kimberley Heath, Moderator of the United Church of Canada and many from neighbouring United Churches. Many thanks to all who made this such a special day. Thanks to Bob for his leadership and to Debra and special guest flutist, Diana Scates, the choir and all the other musical groups within our church for wonderful music. Thank you to all who helped with lunch, from setting up the hall and Friendship Room, to preparing and serving the delicious lunch, helping in the kitchen and cleaning everything up afterwards. Special thanks to Nicolette for yet another delicious cake. Special thanks to Jim Telford and helpers for picking up and installing a new dishwasher. Thank you to Lee Ascenzo for help with audio and to Dave Ross our official photographer. Many thanks to all who help make this such a special day.
CHOIR AT TRINITY!
Choir has started up again and we meet every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. If you love to sing, come out and join us! Looking forward to seeing you.
Trinity Congregation has been invited…
to attend an outing to Brooksong Retreat and Cancer Support Centre on Tuesday, October 20th. We will be meeting at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity United Church to go to the Brooksong Retreat and Cancer Support Centre and heading to Abby Gardens in Haliburton, where we’ll enjoy lunch together at 12:00 noon. If lunch isn’t in your plans, feel free to meet us at Brooksong Retreat at 1:00 p.m., it’s just a short drive from Abbey Gardens. The drive is about one hour from Bobcaygeon, and carpooling can be arranged for anyone who prefers to travel with others. Just note your preference on the sign-up sheet. There is a sign-up sheet on the Narthex table if you wish to attend.
ATTENTION CHAT GROUP!
Our "CHAT" group now meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in the Friendship Room. We have an hour of lively and insightful discussions about life, childhood, and more. If you'd like to chat about our world, your experiences, or life-changing events, come and join the conversation. Don't be shy...it's actually quite therapeutic at times!
“THE 4th TUESDAY”
On the 4th Tuesday of the month, at 10:00 a.m. there will be a gathering of people who want to talk about what is on their minds, meeting in the Friendship Room at Trinity. Everyone is invited to attend!
Fall Cleanup is…
Thursday, October 22nd at 10:00 in the morning weather permitting. Email: armanddhachey@gmail.com if you are willing to help.
Thanks, Armand & Jim
Our UCW Are Collecting the Following:
Our Trinity UCW ladies are collecting Campbell Soup Labels, and grocery tapes from the Bobcaygeon Foodland and Bobcaygeon Independent only. If you could bring them into the church office, it would be greatly appreciated!
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, October 8th. 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.
Donations for Bazaar Needed
Ladies, it is time to clean out your cupboards and jewelry boxes and donate them to our Bazaar Accessory Table. There is a Christmas box on the windowsill in the narthex for your gently used earrings (paired please), necklaces (untangled please), and other jewelry, purses and scarves. Sue Pepper
2026 CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
This years Christmas Bazaar will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. We will have the following tables:
Auction Table
Bake Table, Chili Sauce Table
Christmas Gifts and Craft Table
Frozen Beef and Chicken Pie Table
Jewelry, Scarf, Purse Table
If you have any ideas or would like to help in any capacity, please contact: Kim Draper 416-346-6902 or kim.draper.tuc@gmail.com
SOLES 4 SOULS FOOTWEAR COLLECTION 2026 UPDATE
Now, we are 9 months into the year, and the Soles4Souls program continues. We are up to 410 pairs of gently used footwear, most of which were donated by Trinity’s congregation. If you have shoes and need them picked up, please call David at 705-738-1892. Give Shoes. Give Love. Your SOLES4SOULS Team, David Savournin and Rick Mistelbacher.
"Christ Church Anglican and Knox Presbyterian” …
are planning clothing giveaway in 2026 on 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.
“After Words Grief Support” …
has moved their group to Aspira Retirement Living at located at 60 West St., Bobcaygeon (Meeting room is wheelchair accessible) (Held in the Library). There are two sessions monthly which are the 1st and 3rd Tuesday from 2 – 3 p.m. This is being put on by Community Care Hospice Services. For more information, please call Frances Randerson-Lavender at (705)324-7323 ext. #553 or email hospiceinfo@ccckl.ca.
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