rOffice Hours are: Tuesday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Phone # (519)655-2372
Trinity continues with in-person worship services each Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Masks can be worn at the Church, but are not required. A safe, worship environment is promoted and valued.
There will be Holy Communion at the 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday, November 24, 2024.
Pastor Steve is on Vacation from November 25 to December 8, 2024.
JAM (Jesus and Me--Sunday School) is happening on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 a.m. All Children are encouraged to attend the Church Service with their family. Children, at least 3 years of age, are welcome to attend JAM. We are looking for volunteer teachers. Please let the Church office or any Council member know if you would like to volunteer.
The Children are presenting their Christmas program during the service on Sunday, December 15. If you are interested in donating cookies or squares for the social time following the service, please contact Kathy Wilker (519)655-2827 or Donna Swartzentruber (519)655-2071.
Join Trinity with worship from home on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Call the Church office to receive the Zoom ID and Password each week. You can also call in and listen to the worship service. Contact the Church office for the phone numbers for this connection.
Confirmation Class will be held Tuesday, December 10, 2024 from 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Class will begin with a dinner.
High Noon Lunch will be Thursday, December 12, 12:00 noon, at Grace United Church. Trinity is hosting!
The Nursing Homes Christmas Communion services will be held on Friday, December 20, 2024. Service at The Maples will be 1:30 p.m. and then at People Care at 3:00 p.m.
Our membership records need a serious update. It has been 16 years since our last photo directory. To take on these 2 tasks we need a handful of volunteers to make phone calls to update our records and schedule photo appointments. Please see the pastor or a member of council if you can help.
If you are interested in signing up for PAR (pre-authorized remittance) or adjusting your current donation, please contact the office. E-transfers are also an option for contributions to the Church. For more information, call ( 519)655-2372.
Our long-serving Treasurer, Keith Heinbuch, has decided to retire at the end of this year. We sincerely thank him for all his years of faithful service! We are having a Thank You and Retirement Dinner in his honour on January 12, 2025, following the Worship Service. Contact Kathy Wilker (519)655-2827 to reserve your place at the roast beef dinner.
You are invited to support a family this Christmas by supporting TAP. If you would like to support this program by purchasing gifts for a family, donating funds for gifts, or volunteering to wrap gifts, please contact TAP by November 22 by email tapisforyou@outlook.com or call (519)655-3500.
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Stratford Medical Missions sends medical Supplies to Third World Countries and War Zones. If you are cleaning out your medicine cabinet or clearing the home of a loved one, please consider Stratford Medical Missions. Everything that can be re-used is. Pharmacies, only collect and destroy turned in items. Check out the website October Newsletter for 2024 (on 'About Us' page -- 'Sharing our Resources') to get a comprehensive list of items they collect. Items can be dropped off Tuesday mornings 9:00am-12:00pm. Go to the parking lot of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church opposite 35 Church St, Stratford. If you are unable to drop items off yourself, please contact Kathy Wilker. 519-655-2827
Consider adopting a Grandparent. There are a number of Seniors in our Long Term Care Homes that do not have a primary care giver. If you would like to be paired with someone to make regular visits, please see Pastor Steve for more details.
"Project: Pick up Your Needles" --Join the Huron Perth Health Alliance in creating Care Shawls, Lap Robes and Small Knit or Tied Blankets for use in a chair, to give families during End-of-Life, or when in need. Bring your items to the Volunteer desk at Stratford General Hospital, with item marked 'Attn. Spiritual Care'. Items will also be shared with Clinton, St. Marys and Seaforth Hospitals.