Welcome

“Called by God to live in loving, just, and respectful relationship with each other,
our neighbours, and the earth.”

Trinity-St. Andrew’s is an Affirming Ministry of the United
Church of Canada.

Coming Events at TSA:

Sun. Apr. 21 – Sunshine Coach – Sunshine Coach envelopes will be available
Mon. Apr. 22 – NO Ukulele Group this evening – changed to Apr. 29
Tues. Apr. 23 – Free Community Luncheon, Stewart Hall, 11:30 – 12:30
Sun. Apr. 28 – Camping Sunday
Mon. Apr. 29 – Ukulele Group, Chapel, 7:00
Sunday May 5 Pulpit Exchange – Rev. Ronnie Magno of Grace-St. Andrew’s United Church in Arnprior will be our guest. Rev. Murray will be preaching at St. Andrew’s United in Pakenham and at Zion UC in Cedar Hill.
Sunday May 12 – Mother’s Day Service
Sunday May 19 – Pentecost Sunday, with Communion

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Saturday May 25 – TSA Plant Sale, Stewart Hall, 9am – 1pm. Further information will follow!

Update from TSA Council

Realm Communication – April 9, 2024

TSA Council met on Tuesday March 19(by zoom), our regular monthly meeting for March.

  • AGM (Annual General Meeting) – will be held Sunday April 14, immediately after the service in Stewart Hall. The service that day will also be in Stewart Hall. Sandwiches and treats will be served at the meeting!! The TSA Annual Report is available now. Please get a copy and plan to attend. If you wish an electronic version of the Annual Report, please contact the Church Office and a PDF version will be emailed to you.
  • Finances – tracking as normal. Noma Deshane has stepped down from the Finance Committee. Council acknowledged Noma’s many years participation on the Committee with heartfelt thanks for her years of volunteering. Computer upgrades for our bookkeeper and software upgrade for the office are being implemented.
  • Property – sincere thanks to Ellen and Susan for painting the upstairs bathrooms and lower meeting room.
  • Thrift Shop – upgrades for sorting and the sorting room have been well received by our volunteers. The storage shelving, hanger racks and donation carts have made a huge difference to sorting. Thanks to Bruce, Ray and Peter!! If you haven’t looked in to see the improvement, you should.
  • Worship & Music –The Rainbow 1st Anniversary Service was well attended, a huge success!!
  • Membership, Pastoral Care and Fellowship – the Committee has been archiving the 2024 records and are looking for someone else to take over this task. Contact the office if this is something you might take on.
  • EOORC (Eastern Ontario Outaouais Region Council) – the region is sending out a “surprise” visitor to congregations to determine the “welcoming” that visitors might receive. How would TSA do?? The Fall meeting is to be held Saturday October 5th, 2024, at TSA!!
  • M&P – Performance Appraisals for staff were completed. Discussion on having Naloxone kits available in the Thrift Shop determined that it was not practical since kits are provided by the pharmacy to an individual.
  • Scholarship or Bursary in memory of Mary Elizabeth Plaunt – for $1500. Details have been worked out with RCI and it will be in place for this graduating year. We will share the specifications at the AGM.
  • TSA 2029 Team – Met March 4th. They will provide an update at the AGM. Plan to attend to learn more.
  • Coming Activities – to put on your calendars.

– Ukelele night – 7pm the 2nd & 4th Monday of month. Apr 8 and 29

– Mat Group – Wednesdays, weekly at 1:15, Stewart Hall

– Crafty Ladies – Wednesdays, Weekly at 1:15, Stewart Hall

– Music to Memories – Ottawa Valley Memory Loss and Dementia Choir – First Thursday each month.

– Youth Praise Band – Mondays at 6:30, weekly, meet in Narthex.

– Men’s Breakfast – 2nd Wednesday, monthly at 9:00am Finnigan’s. Next May 8

– Bible Study – Wednesday, weekly at 11am. Marion Roffey Room.

– Community Friendship Luncheon – 4th Tuesday each Month. Thanks to all who plan, cook, bake, serve and clean up for this important community outreach. The next one is April 23rd. Your specialty desserts are requested.

Our next Council meeting will be Tuesday April 16, in person. If you have any questions on activities, concerns, thoughts, or suggestions for Council, call the office and leave a message. Office number (613)432-2285.

Judy Ryan on behalf of TSA Council                   With thanks, Rev. James Murray

 

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Links: 
https://youtube.com/channel/UC1jVNg101r8nZhTGuis8LdA
https://www.facebook.com/Trinity-St-Andrews-United-Church-248786075142932

TSA Rainbow Worship Service:  https://www.facebook.com/youbelongRWS

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Contact Information:  Office: telephone: 613-432-2285, or by email at office@tsarenfrew.ca.  Rev. Murray’s email is james@tsarenfrew.ca.

If you want to know more about our community of faith please feel free to contact us.

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