Announcements for Week of Sept. 6, 2026

TRINITY & PROVIDENCE UNITED CHURCHES WELCOMES YOU

“…Growing, Caring, Sharing”

 

The Life and Work of the Church

September 6, 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 Rideau Pastoral Charge, East Central Ontario Region (ECOR).

Special Activities this Week at Trinity

Mon.     07      Labour Day – Church Office is closed.

Tues.     08     Chat Group, 10:00 a.m., Friendship Room

Tues.     08     Settlers’ Quilters, 1:00 p.m., Trinity Hall

Wed.     09     Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall

Wed.     09     Prayer Circle, 9:30 a.m., Sanctuary

Wed.     09     Christmas Bazaar Meeting, 1:00 p.m., Friendship Room

Wed.     09     Uke Troupe, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary

Wed.     09     Bobcaygeon Girl Guides, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Thurs.   10     Bobcaygeon Diners Club – 12:00 noon, Trinity Hall

Thurs.   10     Choir Practice, 1:00 p.m., Sanctuary

Thurs.   10     Line Dancing Class, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., Trinity Hall

Fri.         11      Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall

Sun.       13     Trinity United Church at 10:30 a.m. with Communion                  being served.  Livestreaming.  Welcome Back Rev. Bob!                     All are invited to a Church BBQ after the Service! 

                 

Best wishes to all those who have Birthdays and Anniversaries in September!

The Lectionary Readings for next week are:

Exodus 14:19-31; Exodus 15:1b-11, 20-21; Psalm 114; Romans 14:1-12; Matthew 18:21-35.

 

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 

 

At Providence United Church this Sunday, September. 6th

Rev. Dr. Bob Root will lead us in worship this Sunday.  Our special music will be the Providence Road Band with Mike Chell on the organ.  A special thank you is extended to all who contributed to a summer of wonderful services at Providence United Church!

 

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.

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!

Trinity’s BBQ

Trinity will be having a BBQ on Sunday, September 13th right after church. Looking forward to seeing you there! (See the poster on bulletin board at Trinity.) There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex/foyer for salads and desserts as well as set-up and take-down volunteers are needed. 

Please Note:  We also ask, that if you are planning to attend the BBQ, please sign the RSVP sheet that is in the Narthex.  That will help us to make sure that we have plenty of food for the BBQ.  Thank you!

Our Moderator- the Right Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath…

will be coming to Trinity United Church on 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. There will be a lunch in Trinity Hall following the service. Everyone is welcomed.

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.

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, September 10th. 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.

 

Bobcaygeon and Area Terry Fox Run – 2026

We are pleased to announce that Bobcaygeon’s Terry Fox Run will be held on 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.