September Community E-News
Dear friends,
The sun is out and temperatures are still warm. many of us are continuing to enjoy garden harvests (tomatoes, anyone?), summer fun and a slower pace.
We are moving into September and with it, much of our programming here at Trinity-Grace will be starting back up. As you consider your fall activities, we hope you’ll connect with us in familiar - or new! - ways.
Below you’ll find info on the start-up dates for Gracie’s Thrift Store, Graceful Noise Coffeehouse, Jazz vespers, and a new weekly spiritual exploration gathering.
Also - over the summer we started a “Tuesdays at 10” social drop-in and this has proven to be so popular that we’ve decided to keep it going! Join us for coffee and conversation every Tuesday morning. When the weather’s good, we’ll often be gathered out by the pergola and when it’s not, we’ll be inside.
Finally - we encourage you to save the date now for our annual Fair Trade & Artisan Market which will take place on Saturday, November 7th.
And with that, I invite you to take a deep breath, give thanks for this beautiful day and walk gently. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Love and light,
Rev. Sandra
Weekly at TGUC
Social Drop-In: ”Tuesdays at 10”
10am - 12pm
Trinity-Grace United Church
803 E.16th Avenue
Every Tuesday morning folks gather over coffee, tea and snacks for a wonderful time of connection and community. Come join us!
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
Sunday Services - 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!
UPCOMING at TGUC
SAVE THE DATE!
Fair Trade & Artisan Market
Saturday, November 7th, 10am - 4pm
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
- Step in as a bystander
- 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!
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.
Seniors’ Climate Witness
Sept 19-24, 2026
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