Hi Neighbours!
Whatever you choose to do this weekend, stay cool and hydrated. These current hot temperatures are to be enjoyed in safety.
When you are choosing what to do this weekend, here are some church-related options:
TMUC gathers for worship on Sunday at 10 .m. Jeff and Carol are attending the Annual Regional meeting, so worship will be led by Diane McKenty. Diane is a member of Grey Street United Church is studying to be designated as a lay worship leader.
NOTE: THERE WILL BE ‘NO’ LIVESTREAM OF THE SERVICE THIS SUNDAY.
You can livestream the Celebration of Ministries Service on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. This service concludes the Regional Annual Meeting. The Right Rev. Carmen Lansdowne, Moderator of The United Church of Canada, will offer the message during the service. Communion will be celebrated, so if you watching via livestream, you are encouraged to have communion elements with you. The service will be streamed through the Prairie to Pine Regional Council’s YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/1yvnkGdkzrg
The Transcona Hi Neigbhour Festival Ecumenical Worship service will be held on Sunday from 10-11:00 a.m. at Archambeault Pavilion at Transcona Centennial Square. There will be chairs set up but you also invited to bring your own chair. might want to bring their own. The service will consist of a short message as well as communal singing.
Pride Parade: The United Church of Canada is walking in the Pride Parade on Sunday June 4th. All are invited to walk with us! The parade begins at 11:00am at the Legislative grounds, so we are supposed to be in position by that time. We will be in row F, so the middle row of Memorial Park. Look for the UCC banner. If you can’t find us when you arrive, call Abbey at 204-230-7046 to help you find the group! Come wearing bright colours or whatever makes you feel comfortable! You are also welcome to bring church banners or other signs and flags.
Happy Pride!!!
Other Church News
Piano recital hosts are needed to open and close the sanctuary and stay through the recital to hear the wonderful music!
If you are able to help please let the office know which date(s):
Saturday, June 10 from 1:00 – 5:30 (note – this recital has a reception downstairs after that will end at 5:30 but you are not obliged to stay for this part)
Sunday, June 11 from 1:30 – 4:00 (note – this recital has a reception downstairs after that will end at 4:00 but you are not obliged to stay for this part)
Saturday, June 24 from 1:30 – 3:30
Please let us know at tmuc@shaw.ca if you can help with any or all of these times!
Transcona Food Bank special requests:
Clean egg cartons (12 egg size preferred)
Ketchup and mustard as summer treats
Fresh rhubarb for a ‘fruit share’ – please bring rhubarb to the church on Wednesday, June 7 from noon to 2:00 for distribution on Thursday!
UCW is meeting for lunch at Smitty’s at 12:00 on Monday, June 5.
Planning Ahead: would you like to join a group of TMUC folk gathering for breakfast at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, June 19 at RnR (1615 Regent Avenue West) If so, please let us know by Friday June 16 at tmuc@shaw.ca and we will include you in the reservation! All are welcome.
Retirement Celebration:
From the Council of Transcona Memorial United Church and the Retirement Party Planning Team!
We are looking forward to celebrating the upcoming retirement of Jeff and Carol and their 35 years of community ministry with a Come and Go reception on Tuesday June 27 at 6:30pm. Brief remarks at 7pm and light refreshments to be served.
There will be volunteer opportunities available for those interested, sign-up sheets will soon be posted near the sanctuary door. But – we need your help to decorate! Do you have photos of Carol and Jeff from the last 35 years? We would like to create a photo display to highlight the fun we’ve had and the love that has been shared. Please bring your labelled photos to the church office, during office hours or on Sunday mornings and place them in the box marked “PHOTOS”, until June 11. Regretfully, unlabelled photos will be discarded.
We are collecting for a group gift, a token of remembrance for Jeff and Carol and their time at Transcona Memorial. If you would like to contribute, cheques made payable to Cathy Drennan, e-transfers to catherinedrennan@shaw.ca or cash contributions can be dropped off in the office. Please indicate “group gift” for any transaction. Please reach out to Breanna Drennan-Bilyk, Chair of the Board, with any questions.
Come for conversation! Tuesdays from 1:15-2:15 and Thursdays from 6-7pm. We welcome people to gather in conversation. Those learning English are eager to practice! Come and join us in the Multi-purpose room to chat! All are welcome! (if you could help with childcare during the Thursday evening sessions, please contact the church office).
We continue to collect clean pop cans! Our new total for pop can fundraising is $375.45! Beginning in July, we need a volunteer to take the pop cans to Urban Mines (72 Rothwell Road- off Kenaston) about every two weeks. If you can help please email the office at tmuc@shaw.ca.
Thanks to everyone for your ongoing support of TMUC’s ministry. Donations online can be made through CanadaHelps:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/14890?v1=true
We keep you in our prayers,
again, with deep, deep thanks,
Carol and Jeff