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December 28, 2008 ~ Christmas 1 December 21, 2008 ~ Advent 4 December 14, 2008 ~ Advent 3 December 7, 2008 ~ Advent 2 November 30, 2008 ~ Advent 1 November 23, 2008 ~ Reign of Christ November 16, 2008 ~ Pentecost 27 November 9, 2008 ~ Pentecost 26 November 2, 2008 ~ Pentecost 25 & All Saints (observed) October 26, 2008 ~ Pentecost 24 & Reformation (observed) October 19, 2008 ~ Pentecost 23 October 12, 2008 ~ Pentecost 22 / Thanksgiving October 5, 2008 ~ Pentecost 21 September 28, 2008 ~ Pentecost 20 September 21, 2008 ~ Pentecost 19 / St. Matthew September 14, 2008 ~ Pentecost 18 / Holy Cross September 7, 2008 ~ Pentecost 17 August 31, 2008 ~ Pentecost 16 August 24, 2008 ~ Pentecost 15 August 17, 2008 ~ Pentecost 14 August 10, 2008 ~ Pentecost 13 August 3, 2008 ~ Pentecost 12 July 27, 2008 ~ Pentecost 11 July 20, 2008 ~ Pentecost 10 July 13, 2008 ~ Pentecost 9 July 6, 2008 ~ Pentecost 8 June 29, 2008 ~ Pentecost 7 + Saints Peter & Paul June 22, 2008 ~ Pentecost 6
  • Our community grieves the death, June 20, of Norm Wettlaufer at the age of 72. We shall celebrate his life on Monday, June 23, at 11 am.

  • This morning, we learn some terrific news: On Wednesday, June 18, Council approved in principle some concept drawings for a Second Century Project having five goals: 1. to address the need for a new sanitary sewage line; 2. to address the issue of the settling floor in Trinity Hall; 3. to address the need for a more hospitable kitchen; 4. to address the need for additional program space; 5. to mark the 100th anniversary of Trinity's sanctuary (1910-2010).

    Council has struck a Second Century Project Task Group composed of Flex Bender (Council chair), Pat Schmetzer (Council - hospitality), Bill Lindner (Council - property), Rick Ritz (at large - stewardship), Darrin Gueguen (at large - plumbing/mechanical) and Pastors André Lavergne & Anne Anderson (ex officio). The Task Group will meet for the first time on Wednesday, July 2, to get ourselves up to steam and to begin some significant summer work. The Task Group will make a first report to Council in August with some ideas around how to proceed.

    Already, a number of Bruce Hammer memorial contributions have served to start a Second Century Project Fund (a.k.a. Kitchen Fund). We are grateful to Bruce's family for their thoughtfulness. We also want to express a word of profound thanks to Michel Gascon who has been assisting Council by producing concept drawings for our project.
June 15, 2008 ~ Pentecost 5 / Church Music Sunday
  • It's Church Music Sunday at Trinity. We rejoice in the ministry of Director of Music Gywin Murray, and of Trinity's fine choirs and musicians.

  • Our community grieves the death, June 11, of Bruce Hammer at the age of 71. Bruce served as Trinity's sexton and as an assisting minister at worship in latter days. He served in many other capacities over the years. We shall celebrate his life on Monday, June 16, at 11 am.

  • The June 22 (Summer) issue of Trinity Dove is available online. (The print edition will follow this week.) Go to the Trinity Dove page to retrieve a copy.

June 8, 2008 ~ Pentecost 4
  • This morning, we celebrate the baptisms of Kaylee Goodyear, daughter of Heidi Ziegler & Pete Goodyear; of Meghan Jantzi, daughter of Kelly (Jardine) & Chris Jantzi; and of Danica Parkin, daughter of Jessica (Bean) & Tim Parkin. At the same liturgy, Marion Shantz (United Brethren, New Dundee), and Bill & Betty Thompson (St. Peter's, Kitchener) join the parish.

  • Our Faith Adventures Sunday School hosts a terrific congregational carnival after worship. Wonderful!

June 1, 2008 ~ Pentecost 3
  • Professor David Schnase-Jacobsen is leading the last session (7) --The Boundaries of Education-- in our Boundaries of Faith adult Learning series.

  • We have recently created a revised summer & fall Adult Learning Plan which includes a terrific Faith in Film II summer film series focused on friendship. Check the narthex board for details.

May 25, 2008 ~ Pentecost 2
  • This evening, following our Sanctuary Community worship, Trinity's ELW hosts a pot-luck supper to celebrate Pastor André and Barbara's recent marriage and to welcome Barbara to the parish. All are welcome.

  • Seminarian Joanna Miller is leading session 6 --The Boundaries of Age-- of our Boundaries of Faith adult Learning series.

  • We have recently posted revised fall Affirmation Ministry Dates and our summer TYGers' program to the Web.

May 18, 2008 ~ Holy Trinity
  • New Hamburg is quiet as many have left the community for the Victoria Day weekend.

  • Pastor Anderson is out of the parish leading a large number of Trinity youth at Pitch 'N Praise.

  • In his sermon, Pastor Lavergne quotes himself from a letter to Bishop Pryse regarding the Friday evening ordination of Pastor Lionel Ketola in Newmarket: "Treating gays and lesbians as the lesser children of a lesser god is wrong." He goes on to say that for him "participation in Lionel's ordination is not an act of defiance --as much as some would seek to frame it that way-- as it is an act of despair." He also expresses gratitude to Pastor Anderson and to Trinity's congregational council for the manner in which they have approached this very difficult issue. The intercessions include bids for Bishop Pryse, synod council, and the congregation and pastors of Holy Cross, Newmarket.

May 11, 2008 ~ Pentecost
  • This morning, our community celebrates the baptisms of Eilish Marie Moylan, child of John & Sarah (Schmidt) Moylan, and of Erin Jaime Anger, child of Aimee (Gole) & James Anger. We welcome you into the Lord's family!

  • This morning, to great applause, it is announced that Pastor Anne and Trevor are expecting their first child. Great days ahead!

  • The May 18 issue of Trinity Dove and June Parish Calendar are available online --a week early! (The print edition will follow this week.) Go to the Trinity Dove page to retrieve copies.

May 4, 2008 ~ Easter 7
  • Pr. Sylvia Poetschke is leading session 5 --The Boundaries of Prison Walls-- of our Boundaries of Faith adult Learning series.

  • We gather for a joint ELW-TYGers Chili Lunch after the morning's worship and learning. This is a fund-raiser to help send our youth on their Halifax mission trip.

April 27, 2008 ~ Easter 6
  • This morning, we celebrate the ministry of our Nurturing Faith and Faith Adventures people with a "Thank You" service.

  • Pr. Steve Gross is leading session 4 --The Boundaries of Wealth & Poverty-- of our Boundaries of Faith adult Learning series.

  • We'll gather on Friday at 1:30 pm for Gerry Minnie's memorial service.

April 20, 2008 ~ Easter 5
  • We welcome the birth, January 12, of Danica Parkin, a daughter for Jessica (Bean) & Tim Parkin.

  • Pr. Mike Hackbusch is leading session 3 --The Boundaries of Mental Health-- of our Boundaries of Faith adult Learning series.

  • There are lots of new photos on our Parish Celebrations - 2 photo page.

April 13, 2008 ~ Easter 4
  • The April 20 issue of Trinity Dove and May Parish Calendar are available online --a week early! (The print edition will follow this week.) Go to the Trinity Dove page to retrieve copies. The issue also contains a letter from ELCIC missionary, Lori Endress, a TYGers Golf Tournament poster and an upcoming Parish Celebrations insert for posting on the home fridge.

  • This morning, Pastor Anderson is out of the parish leading a women's retreat.

  • Pr. / Dr. Cindy Jacobsen is leading session 2 --The Boundaries of Sexuality-- of our Boundaries of Faith adult Learning series.
April 6, 2008 ~ Easter 3
  • Our community grieves the death of Robin Wesley Croft at the age of thirty. We shall celebrate his life on Monday, April 8, at 2 pm.

  • Pr. / Dr. Bob Kelly is leading session 1 --Theological Foundations: Who's in? Who's out?-- of our Boundaries of Faith adult Learning series.
March 30, 2008 ~ Easter 2
  • It's Dave Mello Sunday in the parish, and ... there is cake!
March 23, 2008 ~ Easter Sunday
  • Our community concludes its celebration of the great Three Days, this morning, with a spectacular celebration of Easter.

  • We are especially grateful to all of the musicians and worship leaders who lent their hands, talents and voices to our faithful journey. We think, especially, of Gywin Murray for her leadership at worship, and of Trinity Choir, the Affirmation Singers and our Sanctuary musicians for their wonderful work.

  • At last night's Vigil of Easter, we celebrated the baptism of Sydney Janet Ferguson, daughter of Julie (Steinberg) & Troy Ferguson. Terrific!
March 16, 2008 ~ Palm Sunday
  • Our community begins its Holy Week journey, this morning, with the Procession with Palms from Trinity Hall into the worship space.

  • Our community celebrates the Great Three Days -- Maundy Thursday evening through Easter Sunday Evening -- with four terrific services in one great, continuing liturgy:

    • Maundy Thursday - 7 pm - Worship with Confession and Individual Forgiveness
    • Good Friday - 10 am - "Stations of the Cross" Cantata
    • Holy Saturday - 7 pm - Vigil of Easter with lighting of the new fire and the celebration Holy Baptism
    • Easter Sunday - 9:30 am - Festive Easter Communion. Afterward, the TYGers host an Easter breakfast.

  • Our community maintains a Prayer Vigil in the worship space from 11 am on Good Friday (after Good Friday Cantata) to 5 pm on Holy Saturday (prior to Easter Vigil service).

  • Our community grieves the death of Walter Faulhafer, March 10, at the age of 90.

  • The March 23 issue of Trinity Dove and April Parish Calendar are available online --a week early! Go to the Trinity Dove page to retrieve copies. The print edition will follow this week.

March 9, 2008 ~ Lent 5
  • Our community is invited to sign-up to participate in our Good Friday / Holy Saturday prayer vigil; to provide Easter lilies for the Feast of the Resurrection; to bring food for our Easter breakfast; more.

March 2, 2008 ~ Lent 4
  • Our community grieves the death of Wendy (Roth) Brenner, March 1, at the age of 51. A Funeral service will be held at Trinity on Wednesday, March 5, at 2 pm.

  • We rejoice with Val (Schaaf) & Kevin Dupree upon the November 21, 2007, birth of Aasia Valentina Dupree. As well, we welcome into this world Erin Jaime Anger, born to James & Aimee (Gole) Anger, on February 12, 2008.

February 24, 2008 ~ Lent 3
  • A new edition of Trinity's listing of Council Members & Portfolios is available on-line. Visit the Documents page to retrieve a copy.

February 17, 2008 ~ Lent 2
  • This morning, we install our parish Council.

  • Our community grieves the death of Mary (Tasker) Winfield, February 12, at the age of 54.

  • The February 17 issue of Trinity Dove and March Parish Calendar are available. Go to the Trinity Dove page to retrieve copies. The print edition will follow this week.

February 10, 2008 ~ Lent 1
  • Because of Wednesday's snow storm, our Ash Wednesday liturgy was cancelled and the imposition of ashes rescheduled to this morning.

  • It's Annual Meeting Sunday in the parish. The Bulletin of Annual Reports is available on the Documents page.

  • The February 17 issue of Trinity Dove and March Parish Calendar are available online --a week early! Go to the Trinity Dove page to retrieve copies. The print edition will follow this week.

February 3, 2008 ~ Transfiguration
  • What a wonderful week! As mentioned last Sunday, a person in our community is in need of furniture/furnishings for a small apartment. The response has been terrific. A lot came together this past week and we are very, very grateful. We are still in need of an iron & ironing board, broom, dust-pan, small casserole, toilet bowl brush, plunger, sewing notions, tea towels, floor mats, dish-pan, rack & tray and small end-tables. Speak to Arlene Meyer, 519.662- 3843, if you can assist.

January 27, 2008 ~ Epiphany 3
  • The bulletin of Annual Reports is available this morning, anticipating our February 10 annual meeting. Go to the Documents page to retrieve a copy.

January 20, 2008 ~ Epiphany 2
  • Our community grieves the death of Earl "Tiny" Eichler, January 19, at the age of 76. A memorial service will be held at Trinity on Sunday, January 27, at 2 pm.

  • The January 20 issue of Trinity Dove and February Parish Calendar are available in the narthex. For the electronic version visit the Trinity Dove page to retrieve a copy.

January 13, 2008 ~ The Baptism of Our Lord
  • This morning, our community celebrates the baptisms of Isabella and Nicholas Ceccardi, children of Val (Fisher) & Matt Ceccardi; Jordan Snyder, son of Melanie (Hallman) & Shane Snyder; and Kyle Kuepfer, son of Ross Kuepfer & Danita Fisher. We welcome you into the Lord's family!

  • This morning, our community gives thanks for the ministry of Don Jardin. There is cake!

  • We rejoice with Chris & Kelly (Jardine) Jantzi at the January 6 birth of Meghan Ashley; and with Julie (Steinberg) & Troy Ferguson at the December 31 birth of Sydney Janet. Blessings, friends. We anticipate some Easter baptisms!

  • The January 20 issue of Trinity Dove and February Parish Calendar are available online --a week early! Go to the Trinity Dove page to retrieve copies. The print edition will follow this week.

January 6, 2008 ~ Epiphany
  • Our community welcomes news of the marriage of André Lavergne and Barbara Edwards on Monday, December 31.

  • This morning, our community honours the ministry of Trinity's terrific Evangelical Lutheran Women with special honours accorded to retiring president Shirley Unrau.

  • Our community grieves the death, January 4, of Gerry Minnie at the age of 73. A grave-side service will take place in the spring at a time and on a date to be determined.

  • This morning, worshippers receive a few grains of frankincense offered by one of the Wise Ones in Trinity's Faith Adventures Christmas play. It had been brought from Ethiopia by Ruth Lavergne.

December 30, 2007 ~ Christmas 1
  • This morning, our community celebrates the baptism of Adrian Todd Nickolas, son to Debbie (Ting) & Todd Nickolas.

  • Our community welcomes news of the marriage of Dee Roth and Kitch Radke on Saturday, December 29.

  • Our community grieves the death, December 29, of Mildred Ziegler at the age of 91. The funeral will take place on Wednesday, January 2, at 11 am at Trinity Church.

  • Members are reminded that to qualify for a 2007 tax credit offerings must be forwarded to the church by December 31. The post is monitored into 2008 to catch any straggling mail. The books will be closed on January 7, 2008
December 23, 2007 ~ Advent 4
  • Our community enjoys a terrific choir service, this morning, followed by a celebration of the ministry of Jane Trafford and the Faith Adventures Christmas program. My Lord, what a morning!

  • Our Anchor Community will celebrate Christmas on Christmas Eve at 7 and 11 pm while our Sanctuary Community will gather on Christmas Day at 9:30 am.

  • Our community is reminded of Friday's annual Christmas Blood Donor Clinic hosted by Trinity Church at Waterloo-Oxford DSS.

  • As always, we hear many words of appreciation for the terrific Christmas ministry of our choirs, soloists and musicians, worship ministers, decorators and artists, ELW members, Priscillas, Faith Adventures staff and children.

  • Members are reminded that to qualify for a 2007 tax credit offerings must be forwarded to the church by December 31. The post is monitored into 2008 to catch any straggling mail. The books will be closed on January 7, 2008
December 16, 2007 ~ Advent 3
  • Well! It's mid-afternoon and it's still snowing.... and our Sunday program has taken a major left turn. Much of today's activity has been rescheduled to next Sunday.

    Next week, look for...

    • Both choirs offering the gift of music at 9:30 am.
    • A celebration of Jane Trafford's ministry at 10:30 am... There will be cake!
    • The Faith Adventures Christmas Program at 10:45 am.

  • We ask shepherds and friends to deliver the latest issue of Trinity Dove as soon as possible. Go to the Trinity Dove page to retrieve a copy.
December 9, 2007 ~ Advent 2
  • The December 16 issue of Trinity Dove and January Parish Calendar are available online --a week early! Go to the Trinity Dove page to retrieve copies. The print edition will follow this week.
December 2, 2007 ~ Advent 1
  • The Advent Mitten Tree is up and receiving lots of warm winter woollies.

  • Our TYGers host continuing MESH and bake sales to raise funds for Halifax.

  • This evening, our Sanctuary Community uses it's "singing bowl" --a sort of sanctus bell-- from Nepal for the first time.

  • People have begun to turn in gifts --due next week-- for our Christmas Hamper program.

  • End-of-November offering statements are available this morning. New envelope sets for 2008 were issued last week.

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