September 11th E-News
Dear friends,
We are already in the second week of September and as we settle into fall routines, we hope you will make reading your TGUC “ENews” part of your Friday or weekend routine and stay connected with what’s happening with your faith community.
This Sunday we invite you to join us as we begin a new liturgical season, the “Season of Creation” which we will observe from now until Thanksgiving weekend. The Season of Creation is a time to renew our relationship with our Creator and all creation through celebration, prayer, and commitment together.
And please watch your ENews for special events and programs starting back up. Next week, our Volunteer Appreciation Dinner is happening on Tuesday, Sept.15 and our monthly Jazz Vespers service resumes on Friday, Sept.18.
Blessings on your weekend!
+ Prayer for Creation +
O Great Love, thank you for living and loving in us and through us. May all that we do flow from our deep connection with you and all beings. Amen.
SUNDAY SERVICE
Sunday, Sept 13th, 2026
10:30am
Season of Creation, Week 1 - Communion Sunday
Preaching/Presiding: Rev. Sandra Nixon
UPCOMING
INVITATION
Beginning October 14, this six-session interactive course will help ministry teams and individuals explore practical ways to build intercultural communities rooted in deep listening, shared power, responsibility, and hope.
The staff team of Trinity-Grace has registered as a ‘group’ and is inviting anyone interested to join them (free of charge)!
Please email Anita if you’re interested, and she’ll help you get registered.
Click here for more information about the course.
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
The Crisis of Conversation: Reimagining Dialogue in a Disintegrating World
Thursday, Sept 17th: 7:30pm
5880 Main St. (Ba'ha'i Centre)
This presentation will explore how communication can be compassionately reimagined to recover the transformative, unifying potential of dialogue.
Seven Sisters on the Salish Sea
Monday, Sept 21st: 6-8pm
St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church
1022 Nelson Street, Vancouver
You are invited to join Tsleil-Waututh First Nation and the Seven Sisters in standing up for the Salish Seas.
Seven Sisters on the Salish Sea will be a powerful evening of Indigenous women leaders, knowledge keepers, and speakers sharing stories, teachings, and a vision rooted in care, courage, and responsibility.
Drag Brunch
Saturday Sept 26th, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Golden Ears United Church - 22165 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Maple Ridge
Get ready to be entertained by some of the most talented drag artists in town while enjoying a scrumptious brunch with friends and family in a warmly welcoming and inclusive environment.
Information and Tickets HERE
Hogan’s Alley Resurgence
Saturday Sept 26th, 12-6pm
People’s Park - 722 Gore Ave.
The Hogan’s Alley Resurgence is a free, Black-led celebration of music, art, food, and community connection, honouring the legacy and future of the neighbourhood.
The Freedom Flotilla Sails Again!
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) announced that a new international mission to challenge Israel’s illegal and deadly blockade of Gaza is underway.
Read more about the Flotilla and how you can get involved here.