An open invitation to join our Trinity Family for Worship, Friendship, Outreach and Fun

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

is a dynamic and welcoming congregation located in the north-east end of Guelph

Our Ministers
Reverend John Benham Reverend Gaylyn McLean

Contacting us:
Email: office@trinityunitedguelph.ca Website: www.trinityunitedguelph.ca Telephone: 519-824-4800 Fax: 519-824-4205 Mail: 400 Stevenson Street North Guelph ON N1E 5C3

Established in 1956,
Trinity has had much to offer the community over these past 50 plus years.

In keeping with United Church of Canada tradition,

we seek to be an open, welcoming and inclusive faith community.

Christian Education Adult Study - guided by our ministerial staff on Thursday mornings at 10:30 am Trinity Choir - interested singers meet on Thursday at 7:30 pm in the Sanctuary to prepare music for Sunday worship & special events. No experience needed Sunday School - A growing Sunday (10:30 am) School, fun & interactive, provides a variety of interesting Biblically based programming for children JK & up Childrens Community Choir (New) - youth (5 to 10 years) meet on Sunday at 12:00 pm in the Sanctuary to prepare for special events United Church Women (UCW) - groups of women meet for personal spiritual growth & service to the congregation Small Groups Art For The Soul - explore your creative side through art, crafts and conversation. Tuesdays 10:00 am to noon (year round) Womenkin - A group of women who meet on the second Wednesday at 7:00 pm of each month, to embrace lifes issues through discussion and various activities Youth Group - SR (high school aged) & JR (grades 6, 7 & 8) groups meet Sunday evenings at 7:00 pm for friendship & fun Volleyball - adults play recreational volleyball on Monday evenings 7:00 to 8:30 pm Sunshine Club - these lively seniors meet on Wednesdays, 11:45 to 2:45, for a brown bag lunch and a couple of hours of euchre &/or bridge. Tea & coffee are provided Book Club - meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Lower Parlour. Both religious & secular material will be presented
(Most CE & Small Groups run from Sept to June)

We are committed to providing a variety of worship

opportunities, Christian Education, groups and programming geared to all ages.

Pastoral Care
Pastoral Care Connectors - provide seniors, shut-ins and others consistent visits by the Ministers & lay people of the congregation Therapeutic Touch - a group of practitioners providing a holistic approach to healing and wellness Prayer Shawl Ministry - shawls or lap blankets which pass through the loving hands of the crafter, the healing hands of Therapeutic Touch practitioners & the blessing hands of our congregation Website Bulletins, Confidential Prayer Chain, Grief & Loss Group - offer a variety of support to our family of faith & beyond

We invite you to discover the

unique qualities of our church family

There is a place for you!

Outreach ContacT PlacE - An emergency food assistance program operated by a group of volunteers, who work from the church Library on Monday & Friday mornings from 10:00 am to noon (closed July & Friday mornings only during August each year) Meals - volunteers from our church prepare & serve meals to at risk youth (previously known as the Change Now program) several times a year. Tytler School Morning Snack Program - one week each month (Sept to June) volunteers prepare & serve breakfast before school to students attending Tytler Public School Scouting 17th Guelph Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Venturers All groups are co-ed. Beavers (ages 5 to 7) Tuesdays 6:45 at Edward Johnson School Auditorium Cubs (ages 8 to 10) Tuesdays 6:30 in Trinitys Auditorium Scouts (ages 11 to 13) Thursdays 7:00 pm in the Auditorium Venturers (ages 14 to 17) Thursdays 7:00 pm in the Upper Parlour Guiding 12th Guelph Guides - for girls ages 9 to 10 Wednesdays at 6:30 in Auditorium 1st Guelph Rangers - for girls ages 15 to 17 Tuesdays at 6:30 in the Upper Parlour

Worship Services Sundays at 9:00 am - a quieter, more introspective service of worship Sundays at 10:30 am - a family oriented service of worship in a more casual atmosphere with Sunday school & nursery available. Summer Services at 10:00 am starting the long weekend in May through to Labour Day weekend in September one service is offered Building Facilities Our church home is equipped with an accessible elevator, lift and washroom facilities as well as designated parking places. The church auditorium and meeting rooms are available for rental for your special activities. Weddings may be arranged through contacting the office administrator (either by telephone or email). Please call and enquire for rates and availability. Church Office Hours Monday to Friday 9:00 to 12:45 & 1:45 to 4:30 (Sept to June) 8:30 to 1:00 (July & August)
November 2011

Welcome to

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

400 Stevenson Street North Guelph ON N1E 5C3 519-824-4800

Following the way of Jesus Loving God and neighbour

A United Church presence since 1956

Please contact the church office for further information on any of our programs

519-824-4800