Advent

We are coming into the busy season of Advent. Our personal agendas are quickly filled with concerts and parties, shopping and decorating. This is also a time of preparation in our churches - a time to once again receive the new born Christ, an annual rebirth.

Following are some of the activities taking place at Appin and Trinity.

Appin

Nov. 10 - Session meeting
Nov. 23 - Official Board meeting at 7:30 pm
Dec. 11 - White Gift Sunday
Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Service
Dec. 25 - Service to be held at Trinity at 10:30 am

Trinity
Nov. 16 - Unified Board meeting at 7:45 pm
Nov. 23 - Official Board meeting at Appin
Nov. 27 - Angel Tree gift tags to be distributed
Dec. 3 - UCW Christmas Bazaar and Lunch
Dec. 11 - White Gift Sunday, Baptism, Angel Tree gifts received
Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Service at Appin
Dec. 25 - Worship at 10:30 am

More 'Busy-ness' of Fall

At Appin

October 23 - Join the ladies Fellowship group after the morning worship to plan projects. Refreshments provided.

November 6 - We will be celebrating the sacrament of baptism.

At Trinity

October 19 - Unified Board meeting at 7:45 p.m. Committee meetings to precede.

October 23 - 12:30 to 2:00, Thanksgiving Harvest Dinner - raising funds for Middlesex Presbytery's 'Kare for Kids' campaign, a project whose aim is to build a new Daycare Centre for children in Watville, South Africa. You will be able to sample the staple diet of these children - cornmeal porridge. A full ham dinner will also be served. Tickets are $10 and available in advance by calling 519-287-3942 or 519-287-5637.

October 26 - The first 'Soup and Sandwich Lunch' of the season. Don't miss out on this popular event

The 'Busy-ness' of Fall

At Appin

- 'Funday School' continues for the month of September at 9:45 a.m. All children are welcome to "Survival Israel' and join a Tribe of Abraham
- September 28 - Official Board meeting at Trinity at 7:30 p.m.
- October 2 - Last day of Funday School
- October 2 - Worldwide Communion is celebrated
- October 2 - Appin Cemetery Decoration Service at Appin Presbyterian Church at 2:00
- October 16 - Our 140th Anniversary. Come celebrate with us!

A reminder that the box in the vestibule needs non-perishable goods for the Food Bank


At Trinity

- September 14 - Unified Board meeting at 7:45 p.m.
- September 16 - Outdoor Games on the lawn at 7:00 p.m. hosted by the Christian Education Committee (Indoor games if the weather doesn't co-operate!)
- September 25 - Join us at the Glencoe Fair Ecumenical service at 11:00 a.m.
- September 28 - Official Board meeting at 7:30 p.m.
- October 2 - Worldwide Communion is celebrated

Midsummer

We're almost back in business at both Appin and Trinity. The Presbyterians have graciously hosted us for the month of July and we welcome them to worship with us during August.

Due to renovations at Glencoe Presbyterian Church, their worship will actually be held in Trinity United Church on Sunday, July 31.

The Glencoe - Appin Pastoral Charge office will reopen Wednesday, August 3 at 10:00 a.m.

Summer

...At Appin
The church will be closed and members are invited to worship at Appin Presbyterian Church.

July 30 - Appin United Church will be participating in the Appin Yard Sale

Coming in August - We welcome our Presbyterian neighbours to worship with us for the month.

...At Trinity
The church will be closed for the month and members are welcome to worship at Glencoe Presbyterian Church.

July 16 - Trinity will hold a 'Rummage, Bake, and Book Sale' on the church lawn (or inside if it rains)

Trinity members continue to support the Kare for Kids program raising money to build a new daycare center in Wattville, South Africa. For more information visit http://www.ivanpastoralcharge.ca/kare.html

Coming in August - We welcome our Presbyterian neighbours to worship with us for the month. Glencoe's Vacation Bible School 'Pandamania' will be held August 8-12.

Happenings...

...At Appin
June 19 - Father's Day Communion.

June 26 - Sunday School Picnic following the service. There will be fun activities for all ages and a wonderful potluck meal after. Come and join us for a great time of traditional fellowship and fun.

June 29 - The Official Board of the Glencoe - Appin Pastoral Charge will meet in Appin at 7:30 p.m.

Coming in July - Appin United Church will be participating in the Appin Yard Sale. The church will be closed and members are invited to worship at Appin Presbyterian Church.

...At Trinity
June 17 - At 7:00 Christian Ed will present the movie "Jesus".

June 19 - Father's Day Communion.

June 22 - The Unified Board will meet at 7:45. Session and Stewards meet at 7:00 and Christian Ed and Pastoral Care meet at 7:30.

June 29 - Official Board meeting in Appin.

Coming in July - Trinity will hold a 'Rummage, Bake, and Book Sale' on the church lawn (or inside if it rains) on Saturday, July 16. The church will be closed for the month and members are welcome to worship at Glencoe Presbyterian Church.

Happenings...

At Appin
June 26 - Sunday School Picnic following the service. There will be fun activities for all ages and a wonderful potluck meal after. Come and join us for a great time of traditional fellowship and fun.

June 29 - The Official Board of the Glencoe - Appin Pastoral Charge will meet in Appin at 7:30 p.m.

At Trinity
June 7 - Trinity UCW Annual Summer Outing. Meet at the church at 10:45 then proceed to Sparta for lunch and a tour of the area.

June 12 at 11:00 a.m. Trinity will celebrate its 119th Anniversary with Rev. Barbara Clark preaching and special music by Dulce Jubilo. Lunch will be served following worship. Appin service will be withdrawn so that all can celebrate together.

June 15 - Get your tickets for Trinity's Roast Beef Dinner. There will be sittings at 4:30 and 6:00. Tickets are available in advance only and are $12 for adults, $6 for children 6 to 12. Under 6 eat for free.

June 22 - The Unified Board will meet at 7:45. Session and Stewards meet at 7:00 and Christian Ed and Pastoral Care meet at 7:30.

Happenings

At Appin United Church

May 1 - Session will assist the Sunday School with Earth Day celebrations. Come prepared to work outside for the morning.


At Trinity United Church

May 1 - Bidding deadline for our Silent Auction. Bring your bids in to the church during office hours or on Sundays.

May 3 - U.C.W. meeting with guest speaker. Topic - Women and War, the Other Side of the Story.

May 18 - Unified Board meeting at 7:45 p.m. Session and Stewards meet at 7:00.

New Beginnings

During the month of January we enjoyed the preaching of Greg Simpson. We wish him well in his ministry and hope that his time with us gave him some help in discerning his future in the church.

Now we welcome Rev. Barbara Clark to our pastoral charge for the next few months.