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COVID-19 NOTICE
SUNDAY SERVICES AND OTHER SCHEDULED CHURCH MEETINGS AND PROGRAMS ARE BEING SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO THE COVID-19 RISK. EVEN THOUGH THE CHURCH BUILDING IS CLOSED, THE MINISTER WILL BE AVAILABLE TO RESPOND TO TELEPHONE AND EMAIL MESSAGES.
The minister will also be providing regular messages to fill the spiritual needs of the members of Holy Trinity. They will be posted below under "What's New on Our Website
​Thank you​       

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Monday, March 23, 2o2o

Dear Congregants:
Wise ones tell us to keep to our routine or to develop a new routine in these days of Covid-19. Yesterday, on your behalf I came to worship-and offered up praise and prayers to God in a 10 degree sanctuary. In the midst of the pandemic look for what touches the heart. This morning I received an email from my dear friend in Germany-she had attached a photo taken on an afternoon walk outside of town-sheep safely grazing and fruit trees in bloom. She wrote that in her home town of Butzbach the church bells ring everyday at 7:30 pm for ten minutes, and people are encouraged to put a candle in their window, audible and visible signs that they are not alone.
Our last worship service together on March 15, with proper precautions in place, meant that we did not share together in the feast of communion. And I have been thinking about that. "Bread for the journey." God gives us bread for the journey. God gives us what we need. God gives us grace for each day. 
​During the Israelites' 40 years in the desert, God provided manna for each day. The people railed against Moses that they were hungry, and so God provided these fresh flakes every morning that the people were to gather and make into a filling dish. 

The manna was new every morning and good for that day, If the people gathered too much, and hoarded for the next, it went maggoty. On the morning prior to the Sabbath they could gather twice as much and it would stay good.
Perhaps there is a lesson here for us. Let us trust in God's grace, that God would touch our hearts each day, giving us hope and encouragement, enablement and strength. Let us lay aside our worries; there are just so many things that beyond our control, so why waste energy on worrying about them? However, we do have control over so much in our day to day living=like what to wear, what to eat, whom to call, to whom to send an encouraging email; and what book to read, or what music to listen to, or how much TV or radio news to take in. We do have control over our attitudes; we do have control over keeping our physical distance. May you have bread for the journey. "Give us this day our daily bread." May it be so.
                                                              Rev. Cory

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What's New on Our Website

Our website is always updating. Visit often! These are our latest posts:

May 24:

• Minister's message

May 17:

• Minister's message

May 10:

• Minister's​ Mother's Day Zoom message and written  message

May 3:

• Minister's message

April 26:

• Minister's message
• The Elliot Lake Emergency Food Bank need has increased for the certain food items. Please consider donating. 

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Sunday Worship

Sundays 10:30 a.m.
All are welcome to worship.
​Please join in coffee time following the service. ​​​

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Seasonal Sanctuary Artwork 
(click here to see more about artwork hanging in the Sanctuary at any given time)

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Bulletins

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Messenger Newsletter

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Events 

See Upcoming Events  and our Monthly Calendar of Events for more information.

Coffee and Conversation
Held every Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.  All are welcome! Bring friends to join in the conversation.

Church Business

The Elliot Lake Food Bank
Donations of time, talent and non-perishable food items as well as financial donations are always welcome. Watch for opportunities to assist during HTU's times to cover shifts at the Food Bank.

Cards for Members of Our Church Family
There are times when members of our church family need to be acknowledged - times of loss, special birthdays and anniversaries, when they are missed, to thank them.  Send a card. Click here for more information.

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Plastic Water Bottles
The Canadian Shield Regional Council believes that God is calling Canadian Shield Region Communities of Faith to consider establishing a policy stating that they choose NOT to use single – use plastic water bottles in their churches and request that all users of their buildings adhere to the policy. For more information click here. See our new footer to reflect the policy to restrict plastic water bottles.

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Lectionary Laughter

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​"Agnus Day (in Latin, "Agnes Dei" means "Lamb of God") is the only lectionary-based comic strip on the planet... Each week, Rick (the sheep with the dark nose) and Ted discuss one of the assigned readings from the Common Lectionary. Their conversation drives at a point and sometimes sparks a laugh...  Agnus Day is the creation of Pastor James Wetzstein, a Lutheran pastor."

The Agnus Day website provides a discussion on the Bible passage associated with each comic strip.  You can even comment on the strip!  Archives of past strips can be accessed on the website.  Enjoy as a new strip appears each week!

"Agnus Day appears with the permission of www.agnusday.org"

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This is My Church 

My church is composed of people like me.
We make it what it is.
I want it to be a church that encourages people,
And leads them to goodness, truth and beauty.
It will, if I am. It will be friendly, if I am.
Its pews will be filled, if I help to fill them.
It will do great work, if I work
It will make generous gifts to many causes, if I am a generous giver.

It will bring other people into its worship and fellowship, if I bring them.
It will be a church of loyalty and love,
​of fearlessness and faith,
a church with a noble spirit, if I, who help make it what it is, am filled with these.
Therefore, with the help of God,
I shall dedicate myself to the task of being all of the things that I want my church to be.

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Acknowledgement of the Territory

For thousands of years First Nations people have walked this land. Their relationship with the land is at the centre of their lives and spirituality. We are gathered on the traditional lands of Serpent River and Mississagi people and acknowledge their stewardship of this land throughout the ages. May we live with respect on this land and live in peace and friendship with its people