Today (June 21) is National Indigenous Peoples Day!
This day is an annual reminder for people across Canada to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations people, Inuit and Métis. The Canadian Constitution recognizes these three groups as Indigenous peoples.
This day is an annual reminder for people across Canada to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations people, Inuit and Métis. The Canadian Constitution recognizes these three groups as Indigenous peoples.
Although these groups share many similarities, they each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs.
June 21, the summer solstice, holds great spiritual significance to First Nations people, Inuit and Métis alike. For generations, many Indigenous peoples and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on or near this day because of the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year. In Canada, we dedicate the longest day of the year to showing our appreciation of Indigenous peoples and the ways they enrich our culture.
(https://www.statcan.gc.ca/o1/en/plus/1207-national-indigenous-peoples-day)
The Rt. Rev. Carmen Lansdowne, Moderator of The United Church of Canada, has prepared a message about National indigenous Peoples Day, suggesting ways of celebrating this day. You can view the Moderator’s message at this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHczlso7cq4
Other Church News
On June 16, 2023, MP Daniel Blaikie rose in the House to thank Carol and Jeff for their countless contributions to the Transcona community, and to wish them well as they begin a new chapter.
Here’s Daniel’s statement:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qomRI0QppRM
And…Yesterday it became official!…
The Government of Canada invests in energy efficient upgrades at Transcona Memorial United Church’s community gathering space
Here’s the Press Release
There may be more news about a gathering to celebrate this and we will keep you posted!
Retirement Celebration:
This Sunday, June 25, will be Carol’s and Jeff’s last Sunday, prior to their retirement, of leading worship with TMUC. All are welcome to attend or watch the livestream.
And, everyone is invited to celebrate 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.
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.
Transcona Food Bank special requests:
Clean egg cartons (12 egg size preferred)
Ketchup and mustard as summer treats!
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).
T’BJIGGN News: TMUC will be open for church services during July and August. In July, our new minister, Rev. Rob Reed, will be on holiday, so we will have pulpit supply ministers leading us in worship. In August, Rob Reed will be leading us in worship. Again, the seven United Churches in north-east Winnipeg, “T’BJIGGN”, will be offering a Church-o-rama passport for people to use when visiting other churches. If you would like a passport, please contact Cathie Morgan Matula at cathiemorgan7@gmail.com or at 204 222-0124. People from the other churches could be visiting TMUC on July 30th, August 27th, and Sept. 3rd.
We continue to collect clean pop cans! Our new total for pop can fundraising is $383.40.
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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