Sunday, December 4, 2016

Dec. 4, 2016

▪ "Gifts with Vision" catalogues are now available! 
▪ Odessa Children's Choir Concert: Sat. Dec. 17 at Emmanuel, 7 pm; tickets are $5
▪ Labyrinth Walk at Trinity: Monday Dec. 19, 7pm
▪ Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday!
▪ Upcoming services: Christmas Eve – 4 & 8 pm at Emmanuel, 6 pm at Trinity; NO SERVICES CHRISTMAS DAY

Sunday, November 27, 2016

Nov 27, 2016

▪ Official Board meeting: Tues. Nov. 29 at Emmanuel, 7 pm
▪ Observer subscriptions are due for renewal. Now is also the time to start a subscription. Please speak to Janet Inglis at Emmanuel or Wilma Swain at Trinity. Cost: $25
▪ "Gifts with Vision" catalogues are now available!
▪ Labyrinth Walk at Trinity: Monday Dec. 19, 7pm
▪ Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday!
▪ Upcoming services: Christmas Eve – 4 & 8 pm at Emmanuel, 6 pm at Trinity; NO SERVICES CHRISTMAS DAY

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Nov 13, 2016

Observer subscriptions are due for renewal. Now is also the time to start a subscription. Please speak to Janet Inglis at Emmanuel or Wilma Swain at Trinity. Cost: $25

Labyrinth Walks at Trinity: Mondays Nov. 14 & Dec. 19, 7pm

Emmanuel Craft Sale:
Sat. Nov. 19, 9 am-2 pm; hand-made crafts, baking, crafters' draw; free admission, lunch available; tables $20, contact Bev Burley – 613-386-3802

Official Board meeting:
Tues. Nov. 22 at Emmanuel, 7 pm

Trinity Craft Sale:
Sat. Nov. 26, 9 am - 2 pm; vendor space is available for $20 per table.  Free coffee. Lunch available. Contact:  Bev Stanley, 613-546-6998.

Foodbank donations
are welcome every Sunday!

Upcoming services:
Christmas Eve – 4 & 8 pm at Emmanuel, 6 pm at Trinity; NO SERVICES CHRISTMAS DAY

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Oct 30, 2016

  • Observer subscriptions are due for renewal. Now is also the time to start a subscription. Please speak to Janet Inglis at Emmanuel or Wilma Swain at Trinity. Cost: $25
  • Emmanuel Craft Sale: Sat. Nov. 19, 9 am-2 pm; hand-made crafts, baking, crafters' draw; free admission, lunch available; tables $20, contact Bev Burley – 613-386-3802
  • Trinity Craft Sale: Sat. Nov. 26, 9 am - 2 pm; vendor space is available for $20 per table.  Free coffee. Lunch available. Contact:  Bev Stanley, 613-546-6998.
  • Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday!
  • Upcoming services: Nov. 6-20Sermon series on Qualifying as a Christian

Thursday, October 20, 2016

October 23, 2016

▪ Observer subscriptions are due for renewal. Now is also the time to start a subscription. Please speak to Janet Inglis at Emmanuel or Wilma Swain at Trinity. Cost: $25
▪ Fall Roast Beef Supper : Sat. Oct29 at Emmanuel; adults $15, children 17 years & under $8 (5 & under free), families $40 
▪ Emmanuel Craft SaleSat. Nov. 199 am-2 pm; hand-made crafts, baking, crafters' draw; free admission, lunch available; tables $20, contact Bev Burley – 613-386-3802
▪ Trinity Craft Sale: Sat. Nov. 26, 9 am - 2 pm; vendor space is available for $20 per table.  Free coffee. Lunch available.
Contact:  Bev Stanley, 613-546-6998.
▪ Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday!
▪ Upcoming services: Oct. 30 – Spooky & Scary Bible Stories; Nov. 6-20 – Sermon series on Qualifying as a Christian

Sunday, September 25, 2016

Sept. 25, 2016

▪ Free Seniors Exercise & Falls Prevention Program: Fridays 10 am-12 pm starting Sept. 30 at Emmanuel U.C..  Information posted or at 613-634-0130, ext. 3414.
▪ Fall Roast Beef Supper : Sat. Oct29 at Emmanuel; adults $15, children 17 years & under $8 (5 & under free), families $40 
▪ 2nd Sunday Bike Ride: the 2nd Sunday of the monthongoing until October; meet at 2 pm at Trinity U.C., ElginburgAll motorbike riders are welcome; a2-3 hour tour.
▪ Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday!

Thursday, September 15, 2016

Sept 18, 2016

▪ M&P meeting: Sun. Sept. 18 at 1 pm
▪ Sun. Sept. 18 at the Odessa Fairgrounds Palace, 2-4 pm: 
100th Birthday Celebration for Christine Henderson!
▪ Official Board meeting: Tues. Sept. 20 at Trinity 7:30 pm
▪ Fish Fry: SatSept. 24 at Trinity U.C., 5 – 7 pm; adults $15, children 5 – 12 $7children 4 and under free. Take out will be available and dessert will be our delicious homemade pies!  
▪ Free Seniors Exercise & Falls Prevention Program: Fridays 10 am-12 pm starting Sept. 30 at Emmanuel U.C..  Information posted or at 613-634-0130, ext. 3414.
▪ Fall Roast Beef Supper : Sat. Nov. 7 at Emmanuel; adults $15, children 17 years & under $8 (5 & under free), families $40 
▪ 2nd Sunday Bike Ride: the 2nd Sunday of the monthongoing until October; meet at 2 pm at Trinity U.C., ElginburgAll motorbike riders are welcome; a2-3 hour tour.
▪ Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday!

Friday, June 17, 2016

June 19, 2016

▪ 2nd Sunday Bike Ride: the second Sunday of the month, now until October; meet at 2 pm at the Trinity U.C., Elginburg parking lot. All motorbike riders are welcome; a 2-3 hour tour to different locales. 
▪ Labyrinth Night: Mon. June 20 at Trinity, 7 pm
▪ Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday!

Friday, June 10, 2016

June 12, 2016

▪ 2nd Sunday Bike Ride: the second Sunday of the month, now until October; meet at 2 pm at the Trinity U.C., Elginburg parking lot. All motorbike riders are welcome; a 2-3 hour tour to different locales. 
▪ Labyrinth Night: Mon. June 20 at Trinity, 7 pm
▪ Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday!


Thursday, May 26, 2016

May 29, 2016

▪ Meditation Night: Mon. June 6 at Trinity, 7 pm
▪ Labyrinth Night: Mon. June 20 at Trinity, 7 pm
▪ Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday!

Saturday, April 30, 2016

May 1, 2016

▪ Rev. Ambury will be away on Study Leave May 2-9. For pastoral emergencies please contact Rev. Tim Milley at 613-583-6353 or tmilley@gmail.com.
▪ Meditation Night: Mon. May 9 at Trinity, 7 pm
▪ Labyrinth Night: Mon. May 23 at Trinity, 7 pm
▪ Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday!

Sunday, April 24, 2016

April 24, 2016

▪ Sun. May 1: SHARED SERVICE AT TRINITY in celebration of their anniversary, 10:30 am; potluck to follow (NO service at Emmanuel)
▪ Rev. Ambury will be away on Study Leave May 2-9. Wilton Cemetery Memorial Service: Sun. May 1 at 2 pm at Wilton Community Hall. The Brown Family and friends, Wilton Trio and representatives from local churches in Odessa and Wilton are back. Refreshments to follow.
▪ Meditation Night: Mon. May 9 at Trinity, 7 pm
▪ Labyrinth Night: Mon. May 23 at Trinity, 7 pm
▪ Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday!

Sunday, March 20, 2016

March 20, 2016

▪ Labyrinth Night: Mon. Mar. 21 at Trinity, 7 pm
▪ Maundy Thursday Service: Mar. 24 at Trinity, 7 pm
▪ Good Friday Service: Mar. 25 at Emmanuel, 10 am
▪ Meditation Night: Mon. Apr. 4 at Trinity, 7 pm
▪ "Dare to Dream" Workshop - Part 2 Sat. Apr. 9 at Crossroads U.C., 9:30 am -3:30 pm, with facilitators for discussion on both rural and urban ministries. Please let Kim Tolls or Peggy Akey know if you like to be a part of this event. 
▪ On Sun. Apr. 24, Trevor White will be joining us from Camp Quin-Mo-Lac.  It would be wonderful if we could fill a box with needed supplies for him to take back to the camp that day.  Please bring any of the following: tea towels, 9V batteries for smoke detectors, sports equipment, efficient light bulbs and Canadian Tire money. Thank you.
▪ OPC Spring Retreat: Providence Spirituality Center, Fri. Apr. 29-Sat. Apr. 30; details to follow 
▪ Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday!

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

March 13, 2016

  • Sun. Mar. 13 at 7 pm at Trinity: Enjoy the music of Jon McLurg and Chris Murphy.  Refreshments will be served and a freewill offering will be taken for our Mission & Service projects. 
  • Proclamation: Trinity is hosting a 2 day Reading of the Gospels and Acts on Mar. 18 (9 am to 7:15 pm) and Mar. 19 (8 am to 2:45 pm, breaking for lunch between 11:45 am and 12:30 pm). The scriptures are divided into blocks and each start at a specified time. There will be a luncheon on Saturday to be shared by participants. Please let me know if you would be interested in reading  (individual or groups) and/or helping with host/hostess duties. Please feel free to come and listen at anytime.  Blessings, Kim 613-542-0605 or  bktolls@hotmail.com
  • Labyrinth Night: Mon. Mar. 21 at Trinity, 7 pm
  • Maundy Thursday Service: Mar. 24 at Trinity
  • Good Friday Service: Mar. 25 at Emmanuel, 10 am
  • Meditation Night: Mon. Apr. 4 at Trinity, 7 pm
  • "Dare to Dream" Workshop - Part 2:   Sat. Apr. 9 at Crossroads U.C., 9:30 am -3:30 pm, with facilitators for discussion on both rural and urban ministries. Please let Kim Tolls or Peggy Akey know if you like to be a part of this event.
  • OPC Spring Retreat: Providence Spirituality Center, Fri. Apr. 29-Sat. Apr. 30; details to follow
  • Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday!

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Feb 28, 2016

  • The deadline for dollar for dollar government matching of donations Syria Emergency Relief has been extended to Feb. 29, 2016. Cheques designated for Syria Relief from United Church individuals and congregations will need to be dated Feb. 29 or earlier, and received at the General Council office no later than Mar. 7 to be eligible for the government match.
  • World Day of Prayer Service: Fri. Mar. 4 at Emmanuel, 7 pm
  • Meditation Night: Mon. Mar. 7 at Trinity, 7 pm
  • Sun. Mar. 13 at 7 pm at Trinity: Enjoy the music of Jon McLurg and Chris Murphy.  Refreshments will be served and a freewill offering will be taken for our Mission & Service projects. 
  • Proclamation: Trinity is hosting a 2 day Reading of the Gospels and Acts on Mar. 18 and 19. The scriptures are divided into blocks and each start at a specified time. There will be a luncheon on Saturday to be shared by participants. Please let me know if you would be interested in reading  (individual or groups) and/or helping with host/hostess duties. Time slots will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Please feel free to come and listen at anytime.  Why? Because: "All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17 - NRSV) Blessings, Kim 613542605 or  bktolls@hotmail.com
  • Maundy Thursday Service: Mar. 24 at Trinity
  • Good Friday Service: Mar. 25 at Emmanuel, 10 am
  • OPC Spring Retreat: Providence Spirituality Center, Fri. Apr.

29-Sat. Apr. 30; details to follow

  • Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday!

Saturday, February 13, 2016

Feb. 14, 2016

▪ Official Board Meeting: Wed. Feb. 24 at Emmanuel, 7 pm
▪ Labyrinth Walk: Mon. Feb. 22 at Trinity, 7 pm
▪ The deadline for dollar for dollar government matching of donations Syria Emergency Relief has been extended to Feb. 29, 2016. Cheques designated for Syria Relief from United Church individuals and congregations will need to be dated Feb. 29 or earlier, and received at the General Council office no later than Mar. 7 to be eligible for the government match.
▪ Sun. Mar. 13 at 7 pm at Trinity: Enjoy the music of Jon McLurg and Chris Murphy.  Refreshments will be served and a freewill offering will be taken for our Mission & Service Projects.  
▪ Proclamation of the Gospels and Acts: Fri. Mar. 18 and Sat. Mar. 19 at Trinity; details coming soon
▪ OPC Spring Retreat: Providence Spirituality Center, Fri. Apr. 29-Sat. Apr. 30; details to follow 
▪ Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday!

Friday, January 22, 2016

Jan 24, 2016

▪ Annual Reports are now due. Please get your items in to the office ASAP; email submission preferred.

▪ Roast Beef Supper at Emmanuel: Sat. Jan. 30 from 5-7 pm; adults $15; children 17 years & under $8; family rates – 2 adults with kids 17 & under $40, 1 adult with kids 17 & under $25; take-out $15; delivery available – call 386-3172 by Jan. 27

▪ The deadline for dollar for dollar government matching of individual donations made by Canadians to Syria Emergency Relief has been extended to Feb. 29, 2016. Cheques designated for Syria Relief from United Church individuals and congregations will need to be dated Feb. 29 or earlier, and received at the General Council office no later than Mar. 7 to be eligible for the government match.

▪ Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday!

Monday, January 18, 2016

Jan 17, 2016

▪ Annual Reports are now due. Please have your items in to the office no later than Tues. Jan. 19; email submission preferred.

▪ The deadline for dollar for dollar government matching of individual donations made by Canadians to Syria Emergency Relief has been extended to Feb. 29, 2016. Cheques designated for Syria Relief from United Church individuals and congregations will need to be dated Feb. 29 or earlier, and received at the General Council office no later than Mar. 7 to be eligible for the government match.

▪ Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday!

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Jan. 10, 2016

▪ Annual Reports are now due. Please have your items in to the office no later than Tues. Jan. 19; email submission preferred.
▪ Meditation Night: Mon. Feb. 8 at Trinity, 7 pm
▪ This year's "Gifts with Vision" catalogues are available – a great way to give to those who have everything.
▪ Foodbank donations are welcome every Sunday!