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Next week marks the new year, beginning with Advent on the Liturgical Calendar.

Reminders from Alison:

  1. We need home baking for the Christmas Market, scheduled for November 30th. Every little bit will help. Please deliver to the kitchen on Friday Nov. 29th. Between 11am-2:00 pm.
  2. If anyone would like to volunteer prepare sandwiches for the market lunch, we will be doing that on Friday starting at10:00 am. Or help at the Market please see Alison or Dannette and let them know. 
  3. HEAT AND SERVE CHRISTMAS TAKE OUT TURKEY DINNER. FOOD PREPARED BY OUR VERY OWN CHEF JOZIE.  Meal will be turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, mixed vegetables, cranberry sauce. Also, dessert of Christmas baked goodies. Dinner for one, $25.00- Dinner for Two $50.00. You can order more, this is just an outline. Cash only. Order yours now. See Dannette at coffee time. Pick up will be December 24 from 12:00-4:00.
  4. Mitten Tree, we will be having the mitten tree again this year, so all you wonderful knitters let’s see your talent. Susi has found a few tubs of wool in her mom's craft room and would be most happy to give it out to knitters. Wool will be set out on tables in the hall, so take a look. I you are not into knitting and crocheting, please consider purchasing, and donating scarves, mittens, toques or socks.

Web Page:

You can find the website at: trinityportalberni.ca You will find plenty of information there as well as links to our Facebook page, taped services on YouTube, and links to the BC Anglican Diocese and BC ELCIC Synod information.

Tuesday Prayer Group:

The Tuesday prayer group meets at 7pm at the church

Upcoming Dates:

  • Sunday School: December 15th
  • Choir: Thursdays at 4:00pm

Dates to keep in mind:

  • BC Synod (Lutheran) AGM: November 27 via Zoom. Anyone who holds membership in a congregation of the BC Synod may vote. Check the website for details.
  • Christmas Eve services: December 24th: 3:00pm Family service; 9:00pm Candlelight service
    • Both services will be Eucharist services with Rev.

Keep our church families in prayer:

Bishop Kathy - who is recuperating at home.

Community Cupboard:

Please support this ministry. The need is great.

Wednesday Morning Communion: 

Mid-week communion service at St. Mark’s in Qualicum.

Kitchen Workers:

Please help in the kitchen occasionally, or bring goodies for coffee time after the Sunday service.

If there is an event or information you would like to be included in the weekly newsletter, please send it to me.

  Geerry

 Events that may be of interest:

  • November 29 @5:30 pm Light up Harbour Quay with ADSS choir, Barkley Sounds Choir, Timbre!, and Urban St. Choir.
  • November 30- 11:00am-2:00pm Trinity Christmas Market and Tea in the church hall.
  • December 1 @2:30pm Barkley Sounds Community Choir at the United Church with Phil’s harmonics String Orchestra, AUV Handbell Choir, Dennis Olsen Trio, and more. Geerry has tickets    
  • December 8 @2:30pm Timbre! Concert at ADSS theatre. Pamela has tickets
  • December 20 @ 7:00 pm Sing Your Heart Out at Trinity   - carol singing
  • December 24 between 12:00 and 4:00pm pick up your pre-paid Turkey Dinners!
  • December 24 @ 3:00pm             Family Christmas Eve Service with holy Communion
  • December 24 @ 9:00pm Candlelight Christmas Eve Service with Holy Communion