July Community E-News
The last two lines of Mary Oliver’s poem are the most famous. But the heart of the poem is in the question, ‘What else should I have done?’ What else, that is, aside from paying attention, falling down into the grass, being idle and blessed?
In a world where we are encouraged to imagine a ‘life well lived’ as one that is “productive” and busy (even if that busy-ness includes the pressure of having a fabulous and fancy summer vacation), my hope for you this summer is that you may discover some of Mary Oliver’s way of praying.
We slow down in our programming over the summer months, but below are some summer events coming up at TGUC, and ways to stay connected throughout the week. May your summer days be blessed by the enormous eyes of grasshoppers, the soft fragrance of cedar, the salty embrace of the ocean waves, and the abiding love of the Creator of it all.
Weekly at TGUC
Sunday Services
Sundays at 10:30am
Our services are cozy and casual. Whatever’s happening, however you’re doing, you’re welcome to show up just as you are!
Summer Social Drop-In
”Tuesdays at 10”
Looking to stay connected with the Trinity Grace community over the summer? Drop by the church on Tuesdays from 10-11am for a casual meet-up and conversation!
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
UPCOMING at TGUC
Pride Weekend Activities!
Friday July 31st - Trans March
5pm starting at Trout Lake
Saturday August 1st - Dyke March
Commercial Drive & Grandview Park
Sunday August 2nd - Pride Parade
(float decorating July 31)
For up-to-date information about these events, go to the TGUC Pride page.
RECOMMENDED
Unoccupied Skies! Burin Solidarity Kite-Flying & Picnic
Sunday, July 5, 1:00 - 3:00pm
Creekside Park, Vancouver
Fill the sky with colourful kites of joyful resistance in solidarity with Palestinians, from Burin to Gaza!
The annual Burin Kite Festival is an act of peaceful resistance for residents struggling against both the harsh reality of Israel's illegal occupation and unprecedented settler violence.
More information and RSVP here. Donations welcome!
Gaza: Gravediggers
Sunday, July 12th at 4pm
Anvil Theatre, New Westminster
Join internationally renowned political scholar Dr. Norman Finkelstein alongside Dr. Farhan Chak for a special event examining media narratives, global responsibility, humanitarian realities, and the broader political context shaping public discourse today.
Wisdom in Food Systems: Rebuilding Right Relations to Land & Life
Wednesday, July 22nd 6:00pm
803 E. 16th Ave (Trinity Grace United Church)
Connecting Turtle Island and Palestine, join panelists Izzeldin Bukhari and Elder Jim Leyden in a discussion on remembering and rebuilding beyond colonial and capitalist food systems.
A Plant-based meal in included. Suggested donation, $20 or pay-what-you-can.