“Called by God to live in loving, just, and respectful rel
ationship 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:
- Ukelele night – 7 pm the 2nd and 4th Monday each month. Next May 12 and 26. Final day is June 9.
- Mat Group – Wednesdays at 1:15, Stewart Hall. Year-end day is May 14.
- Crafty Ladies – Wednesdays at 1:15, Stewart Hall. Year-end day is May 14.
- Music to Memories – Ottawa Valley Memory Loss and Dementia Choir –First Thursday each month. Next June 5.
- Youth Praise Band – Monday evenings, 6:30, meet in Narthex.
- Men’s Breakfast – 2nd Wednesday each month at 9:00am, Finnigan’s. Next May 14.
- Bible Study –Wednesdays at 11am. Marian Roffey Room.
- Community Friendship Lunch – 4th Tuesday each month, 11:30 to 12:30. Next May 27, sloppy joes on a bun, with salad, and s’mores for dessert!
- Rainbow Service – 1st Sunday each month at 6:30, Chapel. Next May 4..
- Care Home Services:
- Groves Park – 2pm, 2nd Tuesday each month. Next May 13.
- Quail Creek – 3pm, 3rd Tuesday each month. Next May 15.
- Bonnechere Manor – May 18, at 2:30pm
TSA Newsletter
Realm Communication – from April 15 Council Meeting
TSA Council met in person on Tuesday April 15, our regular monthly meeting for April.
– Merv’s Retirement Celebration – May 4th is the date for an after-service farewell gathering to celebrate Merv’s retirement. Plan to come
– Transforming Journey Team (TJT) Report and Path Forward – as promised at Sunday’s AGM, Council discussed and agreed on a path forward to communicate to you the report content, our 5-year strategic plan, and get your input/approval of TSA’s path forward:
TJTeam, Council and Trustees will meet on Tuesday May 6 at 4pm to the review report and recommendations. Agree on actions to move forward to recommend to TSA members and adherents for approval.
Congregational Meeting Sunday May 18 (after service) for TJT to do a presentation of their report (goals, data collection, analyses, evaluations, recommendations). Council to present the actions that we recommend moving forward on. Answer questions.
Congregational meeting Sunday June 1 (after service) to vote on recommendations for action as presented on May 18. There may be modifications based on discussion May 18.
– Search and Selection – The Team has reviewed minister candidate profiles and applications received. Four candidates have been identified to be interviewed over the next few weeks.
– 100th Anniversary of the United Church of Canada – there are a number of celebratory events planned.
– June 8 –will be our TSA 100th Anniversary celebratory service. We have invited neighbouring congregations to join us. Refreshments to follow.
– June 1 – Arnprior, Grace St.-Andrew’s is hosting a service at 4pm, followed by a BBQ. TSA was invited and responded that we are having our own service and will not be attending as a congregation. Anyone who would like to attend on their own can get details in the office.
– June 15 – there is a 100th Anniversary gathering in Ottawa at the regional level.
– 100th Anniversary Quilt – each Community of Faith has been asked to provide a 6” x 6” picture on fabric to represent our church. Cathy Morris will do ours.
– James’ Retirement Celebration – will be Sunday June 29th. Mark it on your calendar and plan to be there to celebrate an amazing ministry career. More details to come.
– Mary Elizabeth Plaunt Scholarship ($1500) – will again be presented to an RCI graduating student who is pursuing further education for teaching or early childhood education. Graduation night is June 26.
– Finances – tracking normally for early in the year. On a positive note, givings are up slightly from last year! 2025 budget was approved at the AGM.
– Property – is moving forward to replace the carpet in the chapel, hall and narthex. Replacement in the Chapel and hall is a health and safety (tripping) issue; in the Narthex it is aesthetic. Cost will be about $25k. We will be asking for special donations to help defray the costs for anyone willing to donate. Our “accessible” parking spot will be painted to clearly identify it.
– Worship & Music– We will be reviewing and updating our “Cancellation Policy” based on experience gained from our cancellation of 2 services this year. Fingers crossed we won’t need it again in 2025!! James will be taking a well-earned vacation the week after Easter and coverage for his absence is in place. The choir is working on Easter music and the Youth Group are enjoying getting together over music, connecting with others and having fun. Our Rainbow Service continues to see consistent attendance each month and a special service is being planned for June, the final service ‘til fall. On April 25, Danah will be travelling to the Dementia Society’s Daisy Café to share music on behalf of our Dementia Singing Group.
– Ministry and Personnel – Many applications were received for our Custodian position and interviews will be carried out in the coming days.
– Membership, Pastoral Care and Fellowship – in conjunction with the UCW provided an amazing luncheon after our AGM (which perhaps contributed to the great turn out for our AGM!!). They continue to support Rev. James at the services at our long-term care homes.
– Thrift Shop – new lights were installed in the cash area. Cameras received but still to be installed. Air filters in the sorting room seem to be working well.
Faye Gagan is stepping down from organizing the Thursday scheduling of volunteers, a job she has been doing since the opening of the Thrift Shop. Thank you, Faye, for your years of dedication to the Thrift shop!
– United Church Women – The UCW send out many cards… one birthday card for over 90 was sent in April and 57 Easter cards will be sent out.
– EOOR – The UCC has initiated an evaluation of the significant administrative structural change they implemented in 2019. TSA Council agreed to be involved in the evaluation process.
– Community Friendship Lunch – held April 15th…… served 75 people a meal of ham and scalloped potatoes and pie. And a huge thanks to our men’s group and volunteers who make this possible.
– Upcoming Activities – for up-to-date information, refer to our weekly bulletin or contact the office.
Our next regular Council meeting will be Tuesday, May 20 at 4:00pm. In person.
Questions, concerns, thoughts, or suggestions, call the office. 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.