Announcements for Week of July 26, 2026
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TRINITY & PROVIDENCE UNITED CHURCHES WELCOMES YOU
“…Growing, Caring, Sharing”
The Life and Work of the Church
July 26, 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 Northminster (Peterborough) Pastoral Charge, East Central Ontario Region (ECOR). |
Special Activities this Week at Trinity
Mon. 27 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Mon. 27 Hand Drumming, 2:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Wed. 29 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Wed. 29 Prayer Circle, 9:30 a.m., Sanctuary
Friday 31 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Sun. 02 Trinity United Church is joining Providence United Church at the 10:00 a.m. service at 1440 Cty. Rd. #8.
Best wishes to all those who have Birthdays and Anniversaries in July
& August!
The Lectionary Readings for next week are:
Genesis 32:22-31; Psalm 17:1-7, 15 (VU pg. #739); Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 14:13-21.
A BIG THANK-YOU to…
“The garden tour and bake sale at Trinity United was a great success with the amount raised from the bake sale being $968.06! A huge thank you to everyone who made baked goods for the sale. The amount received was overwhelming. A special thank you to Liz Cameron for helping to put all the goodies on trays on Friday and to Karen Foote and Jan Carson for helping on Saturday Thanks again for all your support to Trinity. It is so appreciated!” Cathy and Connie
Also, a special thank-you to Cathy Bennett and Connie Picken, who took the lead of this initiative! Great job everyone!
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.
Let us keep in our Prayers
Wendy Sturman’s brother, Kevin Bell passed away last week at Oakridge’s Hospice in Port Perry, after a long battle with cancer. Fortunately, the Sturman’s were all with him when he passed away. His Celebration of Life will be in late July. Let us keep the Sturman family in our prayers as they go through this difficult time of loss.
Mason Jars & Chili making update
Thank-you to everyone who donated 500 ml Mason Jars for the upcoming Chili Sauce making. I HAVE THE 250 JARS NEEDED so THANK-YOU so very much!!! Again, the dates for the production are Tuesday, Aug. 25th, Thursday, Aug. 27th and Tuesday, Sept. 1st starting at 8:30 a.m. Bring a sharp knife, your apron and help us out. It's great fellowship and a great fundraiser!!
Sincerely, Olive Macoomb
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.
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.
Sunday School Hiatus
There is no Sunday School being held during the months of July and August. Thank you to all the children, parents and leaders who have supported this program throughout the year. We will be starting back in September so watch for the date in the bulletin.
Beginner Ukulele Classes
I am planning to start another beginner ukulele session in September. We have a ton of fun as we make music! The best way to contact me this summer is by email as we are often away (suejpepper@yahoo.ca), or you can leave your name and contact info. with Sue in the office. You will need your own ukulele. Be sure to get a soprano, tenor or concert ukulele (A baritone uke has different chord shapes). Talk to any member of Uke Troupe and find out how much fun we have! Sue Pepper
At Providence United Church this Sunday, July19th
Our guest speaker will be Elizabeth Petters and our special music will be Susan Ryman with Joy Crawford on the piano for the hymns. Providence schedules are on the Narthex table at Trinity in the foyer.
Please note:
that our Trinity United Church congregation will be joining our Providence congregation on Sunday, August 2nd at 10:00 a.m. Providence United Church is located at 1449 County Rd. #8 (between Bobcaygeon and Fenelon Falls).
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!
LIBRARY
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 Friendship Room. When you return the book, simply put the book in the white basket. Thank-you, Sue Pepper
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.
Yard Sale at Trinity
A yard sale is being planned for Sat. August 15th at 8:00 a.m. We ask that you keep your donations at your home until the Friday before the yard sale (August 14th), as we do not have storage available at the church.
Trinity’s BBQ
Trinity will be having a BBQ on Sunday, September 13th right after church. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Our Moderator- the Right Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath…
will be coming to Trinity United Church on Sunday, September 20th leading our worship service. We will also have special music by Dianna Scates, as well as various Trinity music groups. There will be a lunch in Trinity Hall following the service. Everyone is welcome.
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
Christmas Gifts and Craft Table
Frozen Beef and Chicken 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, August 13th. 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
THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH! It’s May 2026, and the gently used footwear collection program is going gangbusters! We are up to 296 pairs in total, of which 159 are from TUC members and their families. We took 127 pairs into BioPed, Lindsay, on May 19th, the largest amount we have ever collected in one go! If you have shoes and need them picked up, please call David at 705-738-1892. Give Shoes. Give Love. Your SOLES 4 SOULS Team, David Savournin and Rick Mistelbacher.
Concerts in the Park 2026 …
Are taking place again on Thursday evenings in July and August by the lock in Bobcaygeon. Children’s concerts start at 5:30 p.m. and the main concerts are starting at 6:30 p.m.
"Christ Church Anglican and Knox Presbyterian” …are planning clothing giveaways in 2026 - 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.
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” …
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