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:

  • Ukelele night – 7 pm the 2nd and 4th Monday each month. Next Feb 24.
  • Mat Group – Wednesdays at 1:15, Stewart Hall.
  • Crafty Ladies – Wednesdays at 1:15, Stewart Hall.
  • Music to Memories – Ottawa Valley Memory Loss and Dementia Choir –First Thursday each month. Next Mar 6.
  • Youth Praise Band – Monday evenings, 6:30, meet in Narthex.
  • Men’s Breakfast – 2nd Wednesday each month at 9:00am, Finnigan’s. Next Mar. 12.
  • Bible Study –Wednesdays at 11am. Marian Roffey Room.
  • Community Friendship Lunch – 4th Tuesday each month, 11:30 to 12:30. Next Feb. 25 with Heart Health theme (chili, mac & cheese, coleslaw, desserts).
  • Rainbow Service – 1st Sunday each month at 6:30, Chapel. Next Mar 2.
  • Care Home Services:
  • Groves Park – 2pm, 2nd Tuesday each month. Next Mar. 11.
  • Quail Creek – 3pm, 3rd Tuesday each month. Next Mar. 18.
  • Bonnechere Manor – date to be announced, at 2:30pm

TSA Newsletter
Realm Communication – from January 21 Council Meeting

TSA Council met by Zoom on Tuesday Jan 21st, our regular monthly meeting for January.

  • Search and Selection – Our TSA Profile and position description have been posted on ChurchHub, a key step in our Search and Selection process. Team members (Brenda McLeod (chair), Peter Raaphorst, Cathy Morris, Doug Humphries, and Erin Wilson) will now be able to access ChurchHub to see ministers that are looking to change positions, and those ministers can see our TSA Profile. We are still awaiting our EOOR Team rep. Our Team has met and is identifying key skills and characteristics in candidates to interview.
  • James’ Retirement Celebration – will be Sunday June 29th. Mark it on your calendar and plan to be there to celebrate an amazing ministry career. TSA was so fortunate to have James here for the last 5 years!!
  • Finances – tracking normally. Final year end 2024 numbers will be presented at the AGM in April. Any deficit will be withdrawn from investments. The draft 2025 Budget will also be presented for congregational approval.
  • Property – The two handicapped parking spaces will be re-painted this spring. Replacement of the air conditioning in Stewart Hall is a priority for 2025.
  • Worship & Music – Advent and Christmas services went well. Broadview magazine is going to do a feature on our Dementia Group/Choir. The Ukelele Group entertained the Dementia Group at their December meeting. Planning for our UCC 100th Anniversary celebration on June 8th is underway.  TSA will be holding a joint Ash Wednesday Service with St. James Lutheran Church on Wednesday March 5 at 2pm in the Chapel.
  • Membership, Pastoral Care and Fellowship – the congregation is reminded to submit a photo to the office to update the TSA Photo Wall.
  • Thrift Shop – A new “Spotlight” write up series to highlight various aspects of Thrift Shop sales and activities has been developed. The first one on “Children” was posted last week.
  • Affirming Committee – The Nominating Committee is proceeding to get members. If you are interested in being on this Committee, please contact the office.
  • Week of Prayer – ecumenical service was held January 22 at our Lady of Fatima. Rev. James attended.
  • Rainbow Service – 2nd Anniversary was held February 2nd. Beautiful music and thoughtful message.
  • Community Friendship Lunch – in January with a Chinese New Year theme was very well attended. 97 dinners served and people had to be turned away when food ran out. Thanks to the men who cooked and all those who participated in setting up, serving, cleaning up and making desserts!! An important community outreach. Next Feb 25.
  • World Day of Prayer – On March 7 at 2 pm, TSA is hosting the World Day of Prayer, a prayer movement that invites us to enrich our faith experience with the experience of Christians from other countries and cultures and to bring hope to women touched by injustice. The service was written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Cook Islands. Margo Aubert is the contact person, Rev. Dr. Christine Johnson will be delivering the message. All are welcome to attend and to share in refreshments after the service.
  • TSA Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025 – will be held Sunday April 13 immediately after Church. Mark it on your calendar and plan to attend!!
  • Native Plant Workshop – Saturday, Feb 8 in Stewart Hall. Sheena Baum will have a short presentation about plants native to our area and provide instruction, seeds, and soil for planting. Participants will need to bring containers, such as 750 g yoghurt tubs. This free workshop is limited to 21 participants and is filling quickly!! Contact Sheena at berrysm@outlook.com to register. A donation of $10 to help fund future workshops would be appreciated but not required.
  • Upcoming Activities – to put on your calendars.

o    Ukelele night – 7 pm the 2nd and 4th Monday each month. Next Feb 11.

o    Mat Group – Wednesdays at 1:15, Stewart Hall.

o   Crafty Ladies – Wednesdays at 1:15, Stewart Hall.

o   Music to Memories – Ottawa Valley Memory Loss and Dementia Choir –First Thursday each month. Next Feb 6.

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

o    Men’s Breakfast – 2nd Wednesday each month at 9:00am, Finnigan’s. Next Feb 12.

o   Bible Study –Wednesdays at 11am. Marian Roffey Room.

o   Community Friendship Lunch – 4th Tuesday each month, 11:30 to 12:30. Next Feb 25 with chili and mac ‘n cheese.

o   Rainbow Service – 1st Sunday each month at 6:30, Chapel. Next Mar 2.

o   UCW (United Church Women) – 1st Tuesday each month. Next March 4

Care Home Services:

  • Groves Park – 2pm, 2nd Tuesday each month. Next Feb 11.
  • Quail Creek – 3pm, 3rd Tuesday each month. Next Feb 18.
  • Bonnechere Manor – Sunday, February 16 at 2:30pm

Our next Council meeting will be February 18 at 4:30pm via Zoom.

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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