Announcements for the week of September 21, 2026
TRINITY & PROVIDENCE UNITED CHURCHES WELCOMES YOU
“…Growing, Caring, Sharing”
The Life and Work of the Church
September 20, 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 Prescott: St. Paul’s Pastoral Charge, East Central Ontario Region (ECOR). |
Special Activities this Week at Trinity
Mon. 21 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Mon. 21 Pastoral Care Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Friendship Room
Mon. 21 Hand Drumming, 2:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Mon. 21 Scout Groups, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Tues. 22 “The 4th Tues.”, 10:00 a.m., Friendship Room
Wed. 23 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Wed. 23 Prayer Circle, 9:30 a.m., Sanctuary
Wed. 23 Bobcaygeon Girl Guides, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Wed. 23 Uke Troupe, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Thurs. 24 Choir Practice, 1:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Thurs. 24 Providence UCW, 2:00 p.m., Friendship Room
Thurs. 24 Dance Class with Jennine, 7:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Friday 25 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Sun. 27 Trinity United Church at 10:30 a.m. Livestreaming. All are invited!
Best wishes to all those who have Birthdays and Anniversaries in September!
The Lectionary Readings for next week are:
Exodus 16:2-15; Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45; Philippians 1:21-30; Matthew 20:1-16.
Trinity’s BBQ – Thank-you
A big THANK-YOU to all who participated at Trinity’s BBQ this past Sunday for your donations of time, talent and financial donations. We are so very thankful for all of our volunteers and you are greatly appreciated!
“Prayer Shawl” Thank You
We are grateful for the many Prayer Shawls that have been lovingly created and brought into Trinity. A sincere thank you goes to all who have contributed to this very important ministry. We know that the recipients of Prayer Shawls are very appreciative and feel supported.
With sincerest thanks, Mary Tomlinson
Our Moderator- the Right Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath…
will be coming to Trinity United Church this Sunday, September 20th leading our worship service at 10:30 a.m. We will also have special music by Dianna Scates, as well as various Trinity music groups. We are pleased to welcome visitors from other churches in the area. There will be a lunch in Trinity Hall following the service. Looking forward to an amazing Sunday Service!
Seeking a New Treasurer for Trinity
Our present Treasurer, Doug Pepper, will be stepping down from the position as of December 31, 2026. Doug has done an excellent job and we thank him for his service! If you are interested in becoming Trinity’s Treasurer, please speak with Rev. Bob or Cathy Bennett. Thank you for considering this important position.
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.
Fun Ukulele Opportunities!
Ukulele practices will resume on Wednesday
September 9th at the church from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
The Monday Group will start again on September 14th at 7:00 p.m. at my home. Beginners are encouraged to come on Mondays. Come and join the Fun! Please let
me know if you would like to give us a try by calling 705-738-9633 or
email (suejpepper@yahoo.ca).
Sue Pepper
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.
Bobcaygeon UCW 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. There is a sign-up sheet on the Narthex table if you wish to attend.
Upcoming Providence UCW Meeting
The Providence UCW Group will meet on Thursday, September 24th at 2:00 p.m. in the Friendship Room. Bring a story or poem to share. We look forward to being together!
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!
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!
Live It Up Trinity and Friends!
Wellness Workshop and Fundraiser for Trinity United Church Bobcaygeon is taking place on Saturday, October 3rd from 9:30 a.m. –12 noon in Trinity Hall. The price is $40.00 per person and you can sign up at Trinity Church on a signup list or email your interest to sheila.cook@invizzen.com. For more information & details see the bulletin board.
Please Note: Everyone who has already signed up, there is an important envelope on the Narthex Table for you to pick-up. (Please look for the envelope with your name on it.)
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
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.
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.
Bobcaygeon and Area Terry Fox Run – 2026
We are pleased to announce that Bobcaygeon’s Terry Fox Run will be held this Sunday, September 20th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The Run / Walk starts and finishes at Aspira Kawartha Retirement Living, 60 West Street, and is non-competitive, all inclusive, where participants can run, walk, ride or wheel for 2, 5 or 10 kilometres to raise money for Cancer Research. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the Run concludes with a BBQ. If you are interested, visit terryfox.org for information, to register or to donate online for the Bobcaygeon Site. Donations for School Terry Fox Runs, held in September, are also encouraged. For further information, please contact Al or Connie Picken at 705-728-2863.
"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.
Rooted in Hope with Ruth Harvey at Five Oaks Centre
A retreat is planned at Five Oaks Centre in Paris, Ontario for September 28-30, 2026. Arrival time is 3:00 p.m. and closing at 4:30 p.m. It will be led by Ruth Harvey a leader, mediator, writer and life long practitioner of intentional Christian community. The price is $460.00 for single accommodation and $406.00 with a person to share. Register by Monday, Sept. 14th by noon. (See poster in the hallway bulletin board for more information).
“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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