Sunday, December 22, 2013

Dec 22, 2013

  • Annual Report Time! Need I say more?
  • U.C.C. emergency appeal for relief for the Philippines: donate
  • online at www.united-church.ca/haiyan;by phone at 1-800-268 -3781 to use your Visa or MasterCard; or send a cheque, money order, or Visa or MasterCard information with amount donated to: The United Church of Canada, Philanthropy Unit – Emergency Response, 3250 Bloor Street West, Suite 300, Toronto, ON, M8X 2Y4. Be sure to note "Emergency Response-Typhoon Haiyan Relief" on your cheque.
  • Christmas Eve services: 4 pm & 8 pm at Trinity; 6 pm at Emmanuel
  • Sat. Jan. 4 at 7 pm: Emma & Sam McNichols & company in  concert at Emmanuel; proceeds to the music programme at Odessa Public School; free-will offering
  • “9 Days in Kabul, Afghanistan”: Tues. Jan.  14 at 1:30 pm in the church hall, Trinity’s UCW will have as a guest speaker, Marg Stewart one of two local ladies who visited Afghanistan to see the projects supported by our community. This program will be highlights of her trip and experiences with the girls who are being educated in Kabul, Afghanistan. All are welcome to attend.  Marg’s presentation will be followed by a light lunch, then the UCW will hold its regular monthly meeting.

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Dec. 15, 2013

§  U.C.C. emergency appeal for relief for the Philippines: donate
online at www.united-church.ca/haiyan; by phone at 1-800-268 -3781 to use your Visa or MasterCard; or send a cheque, money order, or Visa or MasterCard information with amount donated to: The United Church of Canada, Philanthropy Unit – Emergency Response, 3250 Bloor Street West, Suite 300, Toronto, ON, M8X 2Y4. Be sure to note "Emergency Response-Typhoon Haiyan Relief" on your cheque.
§  Sun. Dec. 8 at 3 pm: Odessa Children’s Choir Concert at Emmanuel United Church
§  Longest Night Service: Sat. Dec. 21 at 4 pm at Trinity – Do you find the holidays difficult? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Join us for a service or remembrance, understanding and hope. You are not alone. Bring a friend or loved one who needs this service.
§  Sat. Jan. 4 at 7 pm: Emma & Sam McNichols & company in  concert; proceeds to the music programme at Odessa Public School

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Dec. 8, 2013

§  U.C.C. emergency appeal for relief for the Philippines: donate
online at www.united-church.ca/haiyan; by phone at 1-800-268 -3781 to use your Visa or MasterCard; or send a cheque, money order, or Visa or MasterCard information with amount donated to: The United Church of Canada, Philanthropy Unit – Emergency Response, 3250 Bloor Street West, Suite 300, Toronto, ON, M8X 2Y4. Be sure to note "Emergency Response-Typhoon Haiyan Relief" on your cheque.
§  Sun. Dec. 8 at 3 pm: Odessa Children’s Choir Concert at Emmanuel United Church
§  Longest Night Service: Sat. Dec. 21 at 4 pm at Trinity – Do you find the holidays difficult? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Join us for a service or remembrance, understanding and hope. You are not alone. Bring a friend or loved one who needs this service.
§  Sat. Jan. 4 at 7 pm: Emma & Sam McNichols & company in  concert; proceeds to the music programme at Odessa Public School

Dec. 1, 2013

§  U.C.C. emergency appeal for relief for the Philippines: donate

online at www.united-church.ca/haiyan; by phone at 1-800-268 -3781 to use your Visa or MasterCard; or send a cheque, money order, or Visa or MasterCard information with amount donated to: The United Church of Canada, Philanthropy Unit – Emergency Response, 3250 Bloor Street West, Suite 300, Toronto, ON, M8X 2Y4. Be sure to note "Emergency Response-Typhoon Haiyan Relief" on your cheque.

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Sept. 15, 2013

  • Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday.
  • “Back to Church Sunday” – Sept. 22; who are you inviting?
  • Official Board meeting: Tues. Sept. 24 at Emmanuel U.C. at 7:30 pm
  • Alzheimer's Coffee Break – Wed. Sept. 25, from 10 am to noon at Trinity
§  Tues.  Oct.  8 at 7:30 pm, all members of the congregations of Trinity and Emmanuel are invited to a Trinity UCW meeting to hear about an exciting trip taken by Jeff and Maggie Bennett and their family.  Maggie will be using her computer and projecting pictures onto our screen as well as telling us about their trip to Manchu Pichu in Peru.  Refreshments to follow! 


  • Fall Supper at Emmanuel – Sat. Oct. 26 

Sunday, September 8, 2013

Sept. 8, 2013

  • Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday.
  • “Back to Church Sunday” – Sept. 22; who are you inviting?
  • Official Board meeting: Tues. Sept. 24 at Emmanuel U.C. at 7:30 pm
  • Alzheimer's Coffee Break – Wed. Sept. 25, from 10 am to noon at Trinity
  • Fall Supper at Emmanuel – Sat. Oct. 26 

Monday, September 2, 2013

Aug. 25, 2013

  • Annual Pilgrimage Service, Old Hay Bay Church, in Adolphustown, (south of Napanee), Sun.  Aug. 25 at 3 pm;           guest speaker- Rev. John H.Young
  • Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday.
  •  “Back to Church Sunday” – Sept. 22
  • Official Board meeting: Tues. Sept. 24 at Emmanuel U.C. at 7:30 pm
  • Alzheimer's Coffee Break – Wed. Sept. 25, from 10 am to noon at Trinity
  • Fall Supper at Emmanuel – Sat. Oct. 26 


Sunday, September 1, 2013

Sept 1, 2013

  • Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday.
  • A few openings have become available for the UCW Quin-Mo-Lac weekend event.  If interested, please contact Elaine Williams at 613-378-2241
  •  “Back to Church Sunday” – Sept. 22
  • Official Board meeting: Tues. Sept. 24 at Emmanuel U.C. at 7:30 pm
  • Alzheimer's Coffee Break – Wed. Sept. 25, from 10 am to noon at Trinity
  • Fall Supper at Emmanuel – Sat. Oct. 26 

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Aug. 4, 2013

  • Annual Pilgrimage Service, Old Hay Bay Church, in  Adolphustown, (south of Napanee), Sun.  Aug. 25 at 3 pm;           guest speaker- Rev. John H.Young
  • Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday.
  •  "Back to Church Sunday" – Sept. 22
  • Alzheimer's Coffee Break – Wed. Sept. 25, from 10 am to noon at Trinity
  • Fall Supper at Emmanuel – Sat. Oct. 26 

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

June 16, 2013

  • 30 days + 30 amazing United Church leaders and over a dozen posts by special guests                                                    (Shane Claiborne, Lois Wilson, Dennis Gruending, Donna Sinclair, Fulata Lusungu Moyo, our Moderator and more…) = one of the coolest, free (yep-free) social media based Bible studies ever. For the whole month of June, join spiritual seekers coast to coast to rock the Bible from various perspectives and have a rockin' time doing it. Get ready! Join the Facebook Group "Rock The Bible" today.
  • Registration forms for the UCW Sept. 6 - 8 Weekend at Camp Quin-Mo-Lac, hosted by our Four Winds Presbyterial, are available. The deadline to register is July 1.
  • NO SUNDAY SERVICES IN JULY! See you all Sun. Aug. 4.
  • Office hours in July will be unscheduled. Email and phone messages will be checked, but If you have urgent business, feel free to call Peggy at home.
  • Please join us at Trinity, for an Evening of Music with Stellar Oath and Friends. Sat. July 20 at 7 pm.
  • Annual Pilgrimage Service, Old Hay Bay Church, in  Adolphustown, (south of Napanee), Sun.  Aug. 25 at 3 pm;  guest speaker- Rev. John H.Young
  • Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday.
  • Looking ahead:

    - Since there is no pressing business, Official Board will not     

       reschedule their May meeting, but will meet in September.

    - "Back to Church Sunday" – Sept. 22

    - Fall Supper at Emmanuel – Sat. Oct. 26 

Monday, June 3, 2013

June 2, 2013

                                                           
  •   30 days + 30 amazing United Church leaders and over a dozen posts by special guests (Shane Claiborne, Lois Wilson, Dennis Gruending, Donna Sinclair, Fulata Lusungu Moyo, our Moderator and more…) = one of the coolest, free (yep-free) social media based Bible studies ever. For the whole month of June, join spiritual seekers coast to coast to rock the Bible from various perspectives and have a rockin’ time doing it. Get ready! Join the Facebook Group “Rock The Bible” today.
  • Registration forms for the UCW Sept. 6 - 8 Weekend at Camp Quin-Mo-Lac, hosted by our Four Winds Presbyterial,  are available. The deadline to register is July 1.
  • Please join us at Trinity, for an Evening of Music with Stellar Oath and Friends. Sat. July 20 at 7 pm.
  • Since there is no pressing business, Official Board will not reschedule their May meeting, but will meet in September.
§  Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday.


Monday, May 6, 2013

May 5, 2013

Wilton Cemetery Memorial Service: Sun. May 5 at 2 pm, with special guests, "The Family Brown"; free-will offering in support of the cemetery

Odessa Children's Choir Spring Concert: Sat. May 11 at 7 pm at Emmanuel U.C.

Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday.

Plant and Bake Sale: Riverside U.C., Yarker, Sat. May 11, 10 am to noon; info at  613-377-1700

Luncheon: Riverside U.C., Yarker, Thurs. May 16, 11:30 am -1 pm; homemade soup, sandwiches, dessert, coffee and tea  for $6; info at 613-377-1700

GIANT "YARD" SALE: Perth Road Village Sunday School Hall, Fri. May 17, noon - 6 pm and Sat. May 18, 8 am - 2 pm; details at 613-353-1690 or 613-453-1941; proceeds to Perth Road U. C. (Drive north of 401 on Division St. for 20 minutes; turn right at Perth Road Convenience Store; look for the Church & the Sunday School Hall at the end of the road.)

The Plevnah Ompah Pastoral Charge invites everyone to join them Sun. May 19 to say a fond and faith-full farewell to our two local churches. The program will begin at the Ompah Church at 1 pm, and at the Plevnah Church at 2:30 pm. For information and to let us know you are coming, please contact Betty Kelford (613-479-5537) or Betty Hunter (613-479-2979, hunterbettydon@gmail.com .


Sunday, April 14, 2013

April 14, 2013

Sun. Apr. 28 - Rev. Claudia Kitson will be leading the service at Trinity as part of their 150thanniversary celebrations.  It will be an afternoon service - 2 pmand the congregation of Emmanuel is invited to join them for the service, refreshments and visiting with Claudia.
Sun May 5: Joint Congregational Anniversary Sunday service at Trinity; special music and guests; service at 10:30 am, followed by a potluck luncheon
Wilton Cemetery Memorial Service: Sun. May 5 at 2 pm, with special guests, "The Family Brown"; free-will offering in support of the cemetery
Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday.

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

April 7, 2013

  • Sat. Apr. 13, 2013 at 7 pm, Trinity U.C. will host Jon McLurg & Chris Murphy singing and playing their instruments.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  Refreshments will be served.  A freewill offering will be collected and donated to Mission & Service. 

§  Wilton Cemetery Memorial Service: Sun. May 5 at 2 pm

§  Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday.

Sunday, March 31, 2013

March 31, 2013

  • Four Winds Presbyterial UCW 1st Annual Meeting – Wed. Apr. 3, 9 am at Glenburnie U.C.  Theme: "Winds of God"
  • Sat. Apr. 13, 2013 at 7 pm, Trinity U.C. will host Jon McLurg & Chris Murphy singing and playing their instruments.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  Refreshments will be served.  A freewill offering will be collected and donated to Mission & Service. 

§  Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday.

Friday, March 29, 2013

March 24, 2013

  • Maundy Thursday service, Mar. 28 at 7 pm at Emmanuel
  • Good Friday service, Mar. 29 at 10 am at Trinity
  • Four Winds Presbyterial UCW 1st Annual Meeting – Wed. Apr. 3, 9 am at Glenburnie U.C.  Theme: "Winds of God"; register by Mar. 27, Knelda Johnson,  613-766-7257.
  • Sat. Apr. 13, 2013 at 7 pm, Trinity U.C. will host Jon McLurg & Chris Murphy singing and playing their instruments.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  Refreshments will be served.  A freewill offering will be collected and donated to Mission & Service. 

§  Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday.

March 17, 2013

§  Proclamation - Reading the Word of the Lord:  at Trinity, March 22 and 23, Fri. from 11 am to 9 pm and Sat. 9 am to 7 pm. Sign-up sheets are now posted.  Prayerfully consider reading or come to listen... God's blessings will abound. Come as a family, a group (i.e. Faith Quest, Tai Chi, bowlers, book clubs, choirs, etc.) or individually.  Contact Kim: 613-542-0605

  • Craft & Bake Sale – Sat. Mar. 23 at Emmanuel U.C., 9 am – 3 pm; free admission, canteen available (lunch $6). There will be a special table featuring new or gently used items for sale – all proceeds to the Children's Wish Foundation at KGH; donations of items for that table would be appreciated.
  • Sat. Apr. 13, 2013 at 7 pm, Trinity U.C. will host Jon McLurg & Chris Murphy singing and playing their instruments.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  Refreshments will be served.  A freewill offering will be collected and donated to Mission & Service. 

§  Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday.

Thursday, March 7, 2013

March 10, 2013

§  Proclamation - Reading the Word of the Lord:  at Trinity, March 22 and 23, Friday from 11 am to 9 pm and Saturday 9 am to 7 pm. Sign-up sheets are now posted.  Prayerfully consider reading or come to listen... God's blessings will abound. Come as a family, a group (i.e. Faith Quest, Tai Chi, bowlers, book clubs, choirs, etc.) or individually.  Contact Kim: 613-542-0605

§  Craft & Bake Sale – Sat. Mar. 23 at Emmanuel U.C., 9 am – 3 pm; free admission, canteen available (lunch $6). There will be a special table featuring new or gently used items for sale – all proceeds to the Children's Wish Foundation at KGH; donations of items for that table would be appreciated.


§  Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday.


§  Luncheon - Riverside U. C., Yarker –Thurs. Mar.21, 11:30 am -1 pm; homemade soup, sandwiches, dessert, coffee and tea, $6; info at 613-377-1700


  • Ham Supper - Riverside U. C. Yarker, Sat. Mar. 23, 4:30 -6:30 pm; adults $15; children 6-12 years $7; children under 6 years, free; info at: 613-377-1700
  • "Night of Worship" – featuring singer/songwriter, Paul Baloche ("Open the Eyes of My Heart"...), Tues. April 16 at Maranatha Church, 100 College St. W., Belleville; doors open at 6, worship begins at 7; tickets $15 advance, $20 at the door; info at www.UniteProductions.com .

March 3, 2013

§  Sun. Mar. 10: Joint Service at Trinity with guest Revs., Hilary and Robert Merritt at 2 pm, as part of their 150th Anniversary celebrations (NO am services at either church)

§  Proclamation - Reading the Word of the Lord:  at Trinity, March 22 and 23. Sign-up sheets are now posted.  Prayerfully consider reading or come to listen... God's blessings will abound. Come as a family, a group (i.e. Faith Quest, Tia Chi, bowlers, book clubs, choirs, etc.) or individually.  Contact Kim: 613-542-0605

§  Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday.


  • "Night of Worship" – featuring singer/songwriter, Paul Baloche ("Open the Eyes of My Heart"...), Tues. April 16 at Maranatha Church, 100 College St. W., Belleville; doors open at 6, worship begins at 7; tickets $15 advance, $20 at the door; info at www.UniteProductions.com .

 

Friday, February 22, 2013

Feb 24, 2013

§  Official Board meets Wed. Feb. 27 (note change of date) at Trinity at 7:30 pm. (This includes the Chair of Official Board; the minister; all members of Stewards and Sessions; the Chair of M&P; lay reps. to Presbytery; and one representative from each of the churches Trustees, Sunday Schools, UCWs and men's groups.)

§  Sun. Mar. 10: Joint Service at Trinity with guest Revs., Hilary and Robert Merritt at 2 pm, as part of their 150th Anniversary celebrations (NO am services at either church)

§  Proclamation - Reading the Word of the Lord:  at Trinity, March 22 and 23. Sign-up sheets are now posted.  Prayerfully consider reading or come to listen... God's blessings will abound. Come as a family, a group (i.e. Faith Quest, Tia Chi, bowlers, book clubs, choirs, etc.) or individually.  Contact Kim: 613-542-0605

§  Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday.


  • You are invited to join in the World Day of Prayer at Edith Rankin, Fri. Mar. 1 at 1:30 pm. The service is approximately one hour and refreshments will be served....

  • ... or, you may also attend the one at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Odessa, Fri. Mar. 1 at 1 pm

  • Euchre and Games Night at Riverside U. C., Yarker, Sat. Mar. 2 at 7 pm; refreshments and prizes; $5; info: 613-377-1700

  • "Night of Worship" – featuring singer/songwriter, Paul Baloche ("Open the Eyes of My Heart"...), Tues. April 16 at Maranatha Church, 100 College St. W., Belleville; doors open at 6, worship begins at 7; tickets $15 advance, $20 at the door; info at www.UniteProductions.com .

Feb. 17, 2013

§  Join us for Youth Group at Trinity. Tonight (Feb. 17) we will be meeting at 6 pm for fellowship and games, then heading to Glenburnie to see The Gospel According to St. Mark. Youth grades 8 and up are welcome. Contact Kim for more info. 613- 542-0605.

§  Official Board meets Wed. Feb. 27 (note change of date) at Trinity at 7:30 pm. (This includes the Chair of Official Board; the minister; all members of Stewards and Sessions; the Chair of M&P; lay reps. to Presbytery; and one representative from each of the churches Trustees, Sunday Schools, UCWs and men's groups.)

§  Sun. Mar. 10: Joint Service at Trinity with guest Revs., Hilary and Robert Merritt at 2 pm, as part of their 150th Anniversary celebrations (NO am services at either church)

§  Proclamation - Reading the Word of the Lord:  March 22 and 23. Sign-up sheets are now posted.  Prayerfully consider reading or come to listen... God's blessings will abound. Come as a family, a group (i.e. Faith Quest, Tia Chi, bowlers, book clubs, choirs, etc.) or individually.  Contact Kim: 613-542-0605

§  Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday.



Sunday, February 3, 2013

Feb. 3, 2013

Sun. Feb. 10Rev. Anne MacDermaid will lead a worship service at Trinity at 2 pm, as part of their 150th Anniversary celebrations – everyone is welcome!
Trinity is planning a Proclamation - The Word of the Lord. This will take place Fri. Mar. 22, 11 am to 8 pm and Sat. Mar. 23, 9 am to 8 pm. We will be reading the Gospels and Acts from the Bible. If you, individually or as part of a group, would like to take part in this, sign-up sheets will be posted at the church. Refreshments will be needed as well; if you are willing to provide muffins, fresh fruit, etc., there will be a sign-up sheet for that as well. Contact Kim Tolls (542 0605, bktolls@hotmail.com) for a time slot and more information.
Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday.