August 28th E-News
NEWS
Celebration of Life
An informal Celebration of Life will be held for Ruby’s son David Beaumont this Saturday, August 29th from 1-3pm in the Trinity-Grace sanctuary.
This will be an open-house format with music, food, and sharing of memories. The TGUC community is warmly invited to attend.
In lieu of flowers, the family would welcome donations to “Liver Canada” (formerly The Canadian Liver Foundation).
You can make a donation here.
David Beaumont (1969-2026)
SUNDAY SERVICE
Sunday, Aug 30th, 2026
10:30am
Sermon Series: Birds of the Bible
Week 4: The Eagle
Preaching/Presiding: Rev. Sandra Nixon
UPCOMING
ONGOING at TGUC
Weekly Social Drop-in
Tuesdays at 10
Trinity-Grace’s Summer Tuesdays at 10 gathering was so successful we are continuing the gathering into the Fall!
Come on by the church on Tuesdays at 10am to join us for coffee and connection.
FARM 2 PLATE MARKETPLACE
Every Thursday 5:15-6:00pm.
Support local farms! TGUC is the Pick Up location - order online
For more information click here
RECOMMENDED
Peace Team Training
Wed. Sep 9 & 16, 5:30-7pm PT, online
Learn what to do when a protest turns hostile. You will receive training to:
- De-escalate before things blow up
- Step in as a bystander without making it worse
- Hold a room steady under pressure
Taught by Nonviolent Peaceforce, who've protected civilians in Ukraine, South Sudan and Iraq for over 20 years.
Register Here by Sept 9 - with promo code PMRAFFIRMING for 25% off all tickets!
Seniors’ Climate Witness
September 19-24
Join seniors, people of faith, and allies in Ottawa for a week of nonviolent action.
There are many ways to participate. Join us in Ottawa for all or part of the week, take part in a lower-carbon Climate Caravan from your region (one is leaving from Victoria on Sept 8), help organize events along the route, support the campaign from home, or volunteer with communications, outreach, logistics, or participant support.
For more information or to get involved, please click here or email seniors.climate.witness@proton.me.
Please sign this e-petition calling on the Government of Canada to take concrete steps to protect Palestinian children facing violence on a daily basis, detention without charges or a fair trial, and even death.
Communities of faith are encouraged to explore this initiative and join the call for a strong and compassionate refugee sponsorship program in Canada. 27,000 for 2027 Campaign