“Over my head, I hear music in the air…” If you have been in the TMUC sanctuary this week you might be inspired to sing a slightly different version of this hymn: “Over my head, I hear workers on the roof…” This week the work began on re-shingling and insulating the roof over the sanctuary….
We dare to dream … “I have the audacity to believe that peoples everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their minds, and dignity, equality and freedom for their spirits.” – Martin Luther King Jr. (quoted from his speech on accepting the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway on…
On Thursday as the community gathered to celebrate the life of Joan Cairns, we were invited to share a taste of Halwa. As it was explained to us, Halwa is a traditional dish from Afghanistan. It is slightly sweet and very fragrant, a style of spread, served with bread. It is a traditional dish of blessing – that…
What do you think of when you think of the earth? Do you think about the colours of the trees in this season on autumn? Do you think about beauty? Do you think about harms that have been done to our planet? Pollution? Do you think about faith – perhaps the words of A New Creed echo…
“Taken … blessed …broken … given!” These words depict Jesus’ actions as he shares bread with his friends during the ‘last supper’ (see Matthew 26:26). The action of “giving thanks” is added when Jesus shares the cup with his friends. ‘Taken…give thanks…blessed…broken….given’ The presence of God in this world and in our lives is conveyed…
Thank you. Thank you for all the ways in which you share Christ’s ministry in the community. Thank you for your prayers. Thank you for your generosity. There are some extra thank you’s for those who made the Time and Talent Auction so much fun! Thanks to the donors, the bidders, the Auctioneers, and attenders. Thank you…
They are getting ready! They are getting ready to travel. We have seen them, and heard them, getting ready! We have seen them flying in formation! We have heard them ‘honking’! We have seen them gathering along the lake for pre-travel seminars! ‘They’ are….of course…geese! The geese are preparing for their annual migration, for a…
It’s Auction Time! TMUC’s annual Time and Talent Auction takes place this Friday (Sept. 23) at 7 p.m. Come join in this fun fundraiser. What an assortment of items have been donated! A provisional list of Auction items will be sent out on Friday morning so that you can make an advance bid (in case you cannot attend…
Masks are now optional in TMUC’s building There is always lots of news to share in the life and work of the TMUC Congregation and community! The Council decided this week that mask wearing in our building will now be optional, rather than mandatory. You may wear a mask if you choose, but no…
