September 25th E-News
Orange Shirt Sunday, the Sunday before Orange Shirt Day/National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30th) is a time to remember and honour Indigenous children who were taken from their communities and families to residential institutions.
If you have an orange shirt, you are encouraged to wear it this Sunday, Sept.27th.
Blessing of the Animals - Next Sunday, OCT 4th
Next Sunday, in honour of St. Francis Day (patron saint of animals), we will be holding our annual Blessing of the Animals Service. This will be a regular (slightly abbreviated) service indoors at the regular time (10:30). All animal companions are welcome!
If your pet will not enjoy being at the service in person, you’re welcome to send in a photo and we will project it and bless your pet in absentia. There will also be a memorial time to remember animal friends who have crossed the rainbow bridge. You’re welcome to bring or send in a photo for the memorial.
Photos can be emailed to Rev. Sandra at: rev@tgucvan.com
SUNDAY SERVICE
Sunday, Sept 27th, 2026
10:30am
Season of Creation, Week 3: “Repair: Co-Sustaining the Community of Creation”
Presiding & Preaching : Rev. Sandra Nixon
We are also observing Orange Shirt Sunday. Please wear an orange shirt if you have one!
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
Palestinian Children: Stolen Childhoods, Unbroken Dreams
Sat. Sept 26th, 9:00 - 10:30am (Zoom)
You are invited to join this important conversation about the rights, lives, and dreams of Palestinian children. Drawing on his experience, Mr. Khaled Quzmar, a Palestinian lawyer and longtime child-rights advocate will speak about the realities Palestinian children encounter, including arrest and detention, the legal system, and the broader challenges of protecting children's rights under occupation.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Wednesday, September 30th
Many events and activities are planned across the lower mainland to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Look for an event in your area here.
You are also welcome to join us at Trinity Grace for a TRC gathering (see the “Upcoming” section, above, for details!)
Moose Hide Campaign Truth & Reconciliation Webinar
Listen here to a Truth & Reconciliation Webinar with the Moose Hide Campaign.
Learn more about the Moose Hide campaign, a BC-born Indigenous-led grassroots movement to engage men and boys in ending violence towards women and children.
Vote Palestine Vancouver Campaign
Vote Palestine Vancouver is a grassroots action inspired by the federal Vote Palestine campaign, working to cement Palestine as an electoral issue in the City of Vancouver.