The time of year when darkness descends is upon us.
Yet it is the contrast of the darkness that allows light to shine at its brightest! Warm lights glow from windows in the early evening and soon coloured lights will light up the snow-covered streets.
Dotted throughout the city busy kitchens are preparing for the upcoming holiday season and volunteers are baking up a storm to fill plates of goodies for Christmas bazaars and bake sales.
The cozy old kitchen at Trinity United Church in downtown North Bay is heating up and the warm lights emanating from one of the oldest church buildings in our city beckon all to join in the festivities! Activities for children and youth (grades 7-post-secondary) are a highlight! The many fundraising activities support the food/infant food banks and church programs.
November 9th, Christmas Tea and Bazaar, 1:00-3:00 pm
Baked goods and crafts are for sale Admission to the tea room is $10 (cash).
November 9th, Trinity Arts presents “The County,” a modern country band performing at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $30.00.
November 10th is Remembrance Sunday- 10:30 am worship time
November 15th PD Day Youth Group Event: Winter Wonderland Painting with Bob Ross, 11:00 am-3:00 pm (lunch provided)
November 17th following the 10:30 am service a hotdog lunch is provided and the Santa Claus Parade goes right by Trinity’s doors!
November 20th at 7 pm the Compassionate Committee of North Bay will host an information session to educate the public on how they can help people experiencing homelessness. Guests who represent frontline organizations and people personally affected by homelessness will be speaking. Donations to purchase winter boots for those in need will be appreciated!
November 24th is AOTS Sunday. The church men’s group, “As One That Serves,” runs the service.
November 29th: The Downtown Christmas Walk features the Joyful Bells ringing in the Trinity Church narthex-- drop by to hear the bells!
November 30th: Cookie Walk, 9:30 am-11:30 pm. You can fill a cookie tin (bring your own or take a complementary tin) and take it home to enjoy some scrumptious Christmas treats! Plain, fancy, and gluten-free cookies and squares are for sale.
December 1st: First Sunday in Advent, 10:30 am Communion service.
December 4th, 7:30 pm concert with “The Barrel Boys”! “Carols from the Barrel” Bluegrass Christmas Concert
December 8th: White Gift Sunday (supporting our food shelves). JOY band concert at 1:30 pm.
December 15th: Sunday School Pageant, 10:30. After church the Youth Group will meet to pack Christmas bags for people in need, from 12-3 p.m. Bring your own lunch, snacks are provided!
December 20th is the Longest Night Service at 7 pm.
December 22nd is the Trinity Choir Christmas Cantata, “Joy Has Dawned,” 10:30 am.
December 24th, Christmas Eve Family Service, 7:00 pm
Trinity United Church website.
Phone: 705-474-3310. Email: [email protected]
