October 30th E-News

Oct 30

NEWS and HIGHLIGHTS

On Tuesday, October 27th, twenty-four people gathered at Trinity-Grace to make Motanka dolls, the traditional Ukrainian cloth dolls wound and tied by hand, never cut or sewn. Each of us wound a piece of meaningful fabric into a doll that became a prayer for the children and civilians of Gaza and Ukraine. For example, Shadia used a fabric that was made during Holy Saturday: Naming of the Martyrs Vigil outside Christ Church Cathedral using stamps from Joy Banks' exhibition on The One and the Unfathomable Many: A Lament on Gaza.

Thank you to everyone who came, shared the stories, and gave so generously.

Donations from the evening are being split between two causes. Half will go to UNICEF's Ukraine fund through Eva and Lana's account, joined by a portion of proceeds from Gracie's Thrift Store. The other half will go to the Shepherd Society Ministry in Gaza, which supports children in Gaza, along with a portion of income from our upcoming Fair Trade and Artisan Market.

REMINDER: If you would like to request a prayer to be spoken during our Sunday Service ‘Prayers of the Community’, you can do so by sending a prayer request via our website (link below). You can either have the prayer requested for one Sunday or for the rest of the month.

Of course, you can also continue to request prayers during Sharing Time during the service. We will pray for your request that Sunday.

SUNDAY SERVICE

Sunday, November 1st, 2026
10:30am

All Saint’s/ All Souls

COMMUNION SERVICE

Presiding: Rev. Sandra Nixon

Watch Service here

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UPCOMING

Events

Nov 4

Faith Outside the Box

Topic: “Seasons of Faith of Life”

What seasons shape our lives? Discussion/reflection on the annual cycle of church “seasons”, personal seasonal markers/rhythms, and the changing seasons of life.

Leader: Rev. Sandra Nixon

Faith Outside the Box - a weekly space to unlearn, decolonize, and reimagine faith together. All welcome.

Nov 7

Fair Trade and Artisan Market

Begin your Christmas shopping by visiting the Fair Trade and Local Artisan Market at Trinity Grace United Church on Saturday, November 7th, 10 a.m. til 4 p.m.

Attendance is free.

Nov 8

Growing Together: A Community Garden Lunch and Learn

As our north side garden beds reach the end of their life, join us for lunch and a conversation about the future of our community garden. Sunday Nov. 8th from 12-2pm

All are welcome, and lunch is provided. Please register so we know numbers for lunch!

Nov 11

Faith Outside the Box

Faith Outside the Box - a weekly space to unlearn, decolonize, and reimagine faith together. All welcome.

Nov 13

Jazz Vespers

Featuring Leora Cashe.

Nourish your spirit with the spirit of Jazz!

Nov 18

Faith Outside the Box

Faith Outside the Box - a weekly space to unlearn, decolonize, and reimagine faith together. All welcome.

Nov 21

Gracie's Thrift Store

Gracie’s Thrift Store is located in the lower level of the church. Here you can find many treasures at very low prices. Gracie's specializes in housewares, linens & fabric, books/records, clothing and accessories.

Nov 21

Graceful Noise Coffeehouse Open Mic

Graceful Noise is a open mic coffeehouse where musicians of all levels are welcome to perform (sometimes imperfectly!), cheer each other on, eat comfort food, and build and accepting fun-loving community.