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. Mar. 17, 10am – Lent 5
Sun Mar. 24, 10am – Palm Sunday – guest speaker Rev. Matt Gallinger (Rev. Murray away)
Mon. Mar. 25, 7pm – Renfrew Ukulele Group
Tues. Mar. 26, 11:30-12:30 – Community Friendship Lunch
Fri. Mar. 29, 10am – Good Friday Service, in the Chapel
Sun. Mar. 31, 10am – Easter Sunday Service with Communion
Mon. Apr. 1 – office closed for Easter Monday
Sun. Apr. 7 – Guest speaker Jeannie Taylor. (Rev. Murray is on vacation April 1-8).

Update from Church Council

Realm Communication – February 24, 2024

TSA Council met on Tuesday February 20, our regular monthly meeting for February. We are meeting by Zoom for January, February and March.

Finances – tracking as expected. 2023 envelope givings were up $6k from last year, Thrift Shop revenue was up – 2023 saw $113,150 go to support TSA and $11,315 donations to Renfrew charities. TSA finished 2023 in the black!! An additional $50k was received from the Plaunt Estate and will be invested by the Trustees and tracked on their balance sheet.

2024 Budget – Will be presented to the congregation at the AGM on April 14. 2024.

Property – is implementing a new Thrift Shop sorting room sorting system and shelving as well as and a clean-up of the storage room, getting rid of items that are no longer used.

Worship & Music –The Rainbow Service will have its 1st Anniversary on March 3rd (Postponed from February). Changes have been made to the chancel set up to enhance our choir music sound. Let us know what you think.

Membership, Pastoral Care and Fellowship – Many appreciation notes were received for the Christmas cards sent to the senior homes, thanks to all who wrote them. Worship services at senior homes are going well and very much appreciated. Family members and others are encouraged to attend these services to support our Pastoral Care Team and residents. March 1st is World Day of Prayer – 2pm at St. Francis Xavier.

EOORC (Eastern Ontario Outaouais Region Council) –a growth animator has recently been hired to help Eastern Ontario and Quebec focus on renewal and invitation … more on that when we have it. Winter Zoom meeting is scheduled for March 2.  The Fall meeting is to be held Saturday October 5th, 2024, at TSA!!

M&P – Performance Appraisals are in process for staff.

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 will be available prior to the meeting.

Scholarship or Bursary in memory of Mary Elizabeth Plaunt – for $1500. Details are being worked out with RCI. It will be in place for this graduating year.

Camp Lau-Ren – Council approved providing $400 to Camp Lau-Ren to sponsor the intermediate Co-Ed Camp from July 14-19, as TSA has done for many years.

TSA 2029 Team – will meet March 4th. They will recommend a plan to Council in the fall to make sure that we have the best possible future for TSA.

Coming Activities – to put on your calendars:

Ukelele night – 7pm the 2nd & 4th Monday of month. Mar 11 and 25

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 – Next Mar 7 at 11am to 12. 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 Mar 13

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

Community Friendship Luncheon – 4th Tuesday each Month. March 26. Thanks to all who plan, cook, bake, serve and clean up for this important community outreach.

Our next Council meeting will be March 19 via Zoom. 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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