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:
– Friday, April 3 – Good Friday Service – Joint service with St. James Lutheran – 10am
– Friday, April 3 – Shop closed for Donations
– Saturday, April 4 – Shop Open, 10-2 – donations accepted
– Sunday April 5 – Easter Sunday Service, with Communion, 10am – Joint Service with Rainbow Worship 
– Monday, April 6 – Easter Monday – Office Closed – Shop Open for donations, 9-2
– Tuesday, April 7 – Shop open for donations, 9-2
– Tuesday, April 21 – Monthly Community Lunch, 11:30-12:30, Stewart Hall 

Realm Communication from March 17, 2026 Council Meeting

TSA Council met by ZOOM on Tuesday March 17, our regular monthly meeting for March. This provides an update on the meeting and activities since then.

  • Community Luncheon – held March 17 was again a huge success serving 96 guests and 20 volunteers, despite the snowy weather! The St. Paddy’s Day decorations, food (shepherds pie by Peter & the men, and cake by Pathways) and music (from our own Mike Gorman) were a big hit. Thanks to Jane who organized and ALL who welcomed, cooked, served and cleaned up. Next is April 21.
  • Weekly Walking Group – each Monday at 2pm at the upstairs SunLife walking track at Ma-te-way. Join the TSA Extra Mile Walking Group for walk and talk.
  • Danah’s Title – is now “Director of Music, Lay Worship and Youth” to reflect her additional responsibilities.
  • TSA Annual General Meeting (AGM) – April 12, immediately following the Service in Stewart Hall. Annual Reports are now available in the office for you to review in preparing to attend the AGM. A luncheon will follow.
  • TSA Volunteer Appreciation Celebration – April 26 during coffee after the service. With special cupcakes!
  • Camping Sunday – May 3. Camp work week is May 2 to 6. Contact Bert Brisco if you want information about helping ready Camp Lau Ren for summer.
  • Worship & Music (W&M) – “Affirming” and “Christian Education” now fall under W&M and two additional Committee Members are needed for the Committee. Rev. Eric and Danah are working on worship ideas for younger congregants.
  1. Friday April 3 at 10 am – Good Friday Service, joint with St. James’ Lutheran.
  2. Sunday April 5 – Easter Sunday Service, joint with our Rainbow Service.
  3. Eric will be away April 16 to 20 and May 25 to June 1.
  • Finance and Stewardship – Money from the Plaunt Estate endowment is being used to pay for carpeting the sanctuary and offices. 2025 Tax receipts have been sent out.
  • Property – the carpet in the Sanctuary, library, and Ministerial offices has been replaced and looks great. Admin Office will be done in the summer. Furnaces for the Assembly Room and Chapel have been repaired. Annual fire inspection was completed. Building expenses have increased .. especially snow removal. 
  • Ministry & Personnel (M&P) – documents for the Custodian and Administrative Assistant are being updated.
  • Membership, Pastoral Care and Fellowship (MPC&F) – Rev. Eric has been providing Pastoral Care training to the Committee. “Long-term Care” and “TSA at Home” lists are being updated. “TSA at Home” will include those that watch the service from home and only attend in person occasionally.
  • EOORC – several members are attending the EOORC course “Things We Tell Ourselves”, focused on looking to the future of United Churches. 
  • Website upgrade – Council is in the process of establishing a small team to look at our online presence and recommend what it should be to meet the needs of staff, members, adherents, and those interested in TSA, now and in the future.
  • Plaunt Estate – The Lounge has been renamed the “Mary Elizabeth Plaunt Room” in recognition of her financial contribution to TSA and her family’s historical ties to and support of TSA.
  • Refugee Housing – Henry Venema, chair of Renfrew Refugee Welcome Group ll, reports that the Al Harere family from Syria are doing well and would like to continue living in Renfrew. Three of the five adults have found employment and the two children are making good progress in school.  They need to find rental accommodation. If anyone knows of a 3-4 bedroom rental house in Renfrew, contact Margo Aubert at 613-432-6589 for more information. 
  • Upcoming Activities – for up-to-date information, refer to our weekly bulletin or contact the office, or visit our website at https://www.tsarenfrew.ca.

Our next regular Council meeting will be Tuesday, April 21 at 3:15. (IN PERSON)

Questions, concerns, thoughts, details on activities or suggestions, call the office. Office number (613)432-2285.

Judy Ryan on behalf of TSA Council

  • TSA Council: Rev Eric Page (Ministry), Judy Ryan (Chair), John Cooke (Vice Chair), Debbie McDermid (Secretary), Peter Raaphorst (Finance), Garry Scott (Property), Brenda McLeod (Worship and Music), Ross McEwen (Ministry and Personnel), Margo Aubert (Membership, Pastoral Care and Fellowship), Daphne Hanneman and Mike Gorman (Members-at-Large)

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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. Pagé’s email is eric@tsarenfrew.ca.

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

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