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In-person worship services are cancelled until September 12, 2021 (see above yellow box)
Each week a link to the current Sunday's sermon and of the service on YouTube is posted below. Archived services can be accessed by clicking here or under Worship - Sunday Service - Sermons and Services.
Indigenous Day of Prayer Service
The Holy Trinity community is invited to a special Indigenous Day of Prayer service Sunday, June 20th at 2:15 pm, outside by the church steps, that will be led by Rev Cory. This service is a follow up to the 215 Memorial service that was held on Friday, June 4th honouring the young indigenous lives lost at residential schools across the country, in particular, the school in Kamloops. The service will also remember the United Church of Canada’s 1986 apology to our Indigenous peoples for the part the denomination played in the operation of residential schools and UCC’s continued efforts at reconciliation and partnership with our First Nations peoples. We will also be celebrating the National Indigenous Peoples Day, which falls on Monday, June 21st. Holy Trinity’s Council has passed a motion to donate $215 to the United Church Healing Fund. This fund is under the purview of the United Church Indigenous Council and monies are disbursed by the Council to indigenous communities and projects.We encourage our church community, plus the community-at-large, to support this Fund with donations in any amount, ex. $2.15, $21.50, $215.00. Thank you. Closed Captioning for Worship Service YouTube Video Links If you are interested in getting instructions to enable the closed captioning for the Worship Service YouTube video links, please contact the church office at 705-848-3560 or htrinuc@gmail.com.
Seasonal Sanctuary Artwork
Click here to see more about some of the artwork hanging in the Sanctuary at any given time. Clicking on the images will enlarge them. Vertical Divider
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What's New on Our WebsiteOur website is always updating. Visit often! These are our latest posts:
June 19
June 11
NOTE: Sunday services are now listed to the left under Sunday Worship.
June 5
May 26
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Mini Yard Sales on Thursdays in July
Your M.O.S.S. (Mission, Outreach, StewardShip) committee is at it again! We will be holding mini “table top” yard sales outside at Holy Trinity United Church every Thursday in July from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm; however, our first “trial day” will be on Thursday, June 24th. Volunteer helpers are always welcome – just show up at the church on Thursday at 10:00 am. And please remember to wear your mask. Donations would be appreciated, but they must fit on a table for display purposes. Crafts are also welcome. No large items please. Due to Covid restrictions and the church being closed for the summer months, please contact Elaine West (705-827-0294) or Sandy Prest (705-848-5515) or the church office (705-848-3560) if you have items to donate. Pick up of items at your home is available. (Please do not leave items at the church.) COME ON OUT ON THURSDAYS TO SEE WHAT IS FOR SALE AND HAVE A CHAT WITH YOUR CHURCH FAMILY MEMBERS!!! Vertical Divider
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Remembering Survivors and Missing of the Residential Schools
Much gratitude goes out to those of you who have brought shoes and added them to the 215 memorial on the front steps of the church. You are invited to continue to add to this memorial which will remain in place until after the National Indigenous Day of Prayer (June 21). When the memorial is dismantled, the shoes will be donated. This memorial is for all in the community to participate; daily pieces are added -- shoes. teddy bears, a plaque, and a cedar sacred offering. At the base of the steps is a chair with a plastic bag holding the Moderator's prayer -- please take time to sit, pray, remember. Let us each take another step in the path of justice, reconciliation and healing. |
The Annual General Meeting Postponed
The Annual General Meeting originally scheduled for Sunday, February 21st, 2021 has been postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The UCC General Council has allowed Annual General Meetings to be deferred up to Dec. 31st, 2021. HTUC Council has decided to wait to discuss holding our AGM meeting until provincial reopening plans are complete. The Annual Report 2020 was completed the week of February 21, 2021. 
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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. The Elliot Lake Emergency Food Bank need has increased for the certain food items. Please consider donating. Our Daily Bread Devotional Booklets
The July, August, September large print editions of Our Daily Bread devotionals have arrived. If you are interested in getting a copy, please contact Sandy Prest at 705-848-5515. Vertical Divider
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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. 
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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"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."
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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
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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 |
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HOLY TRINITY UNITED CHURCH
Minister: Rev. Cory Vermeer-Cuthbert 40 Hillside Dr. N. Elliot Lake, ON P5A 1X4 Canada 705.848.3560 htrinuc@gmail.com |
OFFICE HOURS
Tues., and Fri. - 9 a.m. - noon WORSHIP SERVICES
Every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. depending on covid protocol. Service schedules posted on Home Page Fellowship Hour is postponed indefinitely |
For Your Enjoyment!
Holy Trinity is plastic water bottle, scent and smoke free! We also ask that you refrain from taking food or beverage into our Sanctuary. Thank you for your cooperation.
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