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September 6, 2026 15th Sunday after Pentecost
APPROACHING GOD
Welcome
We acknowledge that the land upon which we gather is unceded Mi’kmaq territory. Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island) is covered by the historic Treaties of Peace and Friendship. We pay our respects to the Indigenous Mi’kmaq People who have occupied this Island for over 12,000 years; past, present and future.
Preparation for Worship:
Lighting of the Christ Candle:
Introit #401VU: “Worship the Lord” (ch, vs 1, ch)
Call to Worship
Leader: We come to this sanctuary
All: Ready to feel his presence.
Leader: We come to this sanctuary
All: Ready to hear God’s message.
Leader: We come to this sanctuary
All: To celebrate God’s love. Amen
*Hymn #8MV: “And on This Path”
*Gathering Prayer:
Dear Lord, you gather us in to listen and discern the journey of being your disciples. As the crowds of long ago met in valleys, on mountains or in places of Community. As we gather open our ears, our minds and our hearts. We know that to follow you is not always a serious and solemn occasion. We can also celebrate your presence with music, singing and yes, sometimes swaying to the beat of the music or praising your name with shouts of Hallelujah, praise the Lord or Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer: Linnea Good
LISTENING TO GOD’S WORD
A Time for All Ages
Children’s Hymn #62MV: “There Is Room for All”
Scripture reading: Matthew 18: 15-20 NRSV
Hymn #579VU: “The Church Is Wherever God’s People”
Sermon/Meditation – Nancy Small
RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD
*Hymn #178MV: “Who Is My Mother”
Mission and Service Story:
Faithful Reminders:
Offertory Prayer: (From Service Book 1969 The United Church of Canada)
Let us pray together:
We bring our gifts to you, O God
Here is the labour of our hands
His is the love of our hearts
Accept them and use them
Through Christ our Lord AMEN
Offertory Hymn #60TLUS: “There`s enough for all”
Call to Prayer #14MV: `Where Two or Three are Gathered“
Prayers of the People:
*Closing Hymn #606VU: “In Christ There Is No East or West”
Commissioning and Benediction
Postlude Hymn #967VU: “Amen, amen, amen”
Copyright Credits for September 6, 2026
Trinity United Church is licensed to reprint and livestream music under: OneLicense #A-727839 and/or CCLI License # 2229601.
Thank you to Nancy Small for leading today’s service and to Karen Brennan for her music.
Please contact the Trinity Office at 902-436-3155 to discuss any Trinity related matters or pastoral concerns you may have. Pulpit supply will be provided by Nancy Small with guest service leader(s) at least once a month until Rev Bill begins his term.
WAYS TO GIVE TO TRINITY, WE THANK YOU
At Trinity United we are most thankful for your contributions to the life and work of our Church. Please call the office for more information on:
PAR- Pre-Authorized Remittance, Post Dated Cheques
On Our Website at Trinity Summerside.ca, E Transfer to donate@trinitysummerside.ca
Cash, Please call 902-436-3155 for assistance.
August 30th, 2026
Attendance: 50 Sunday Worship service
Contributions: Envelopes 20 $960.00
Loose Givings $55.00
PAR Givers 89 $8,510.00 (monthly)
E-transfers 15 $2292.00 (monthly)
Schedule for September 6 – 13, 2026
Sunday
10:30am Worship service led by Nancy Small with Karen Brennan providing music. In-person and live-streaming. All are welcome.
Monday Church office is closed for Labour Day.
Tuesday Happy 1st day of school to students (& Parents!)
1:30pm UCW & Faith in Action joint meeting – auditorium
2:00pm Faith in Action meeting – auditorium
7:00pm Stewardship team – Boardroom/zoom
Wednesday
8:00am Women’s Breakfast – Waterfront Café (Holland College)
8:30am Men’s Breakfast – Now at Anson’s in Slemon Park
9:30am Summerside Christian Council – St Mary’s
11:00am Worship team – Boardroom/zoom
1:30pm UCW – Boardroom
4:00pm Property team – Boardroom
7:00pm Trinity Choir rehearsal – Sanctuary
Thursday
1:00pm Silvertones Choir Rehearsal – Sanctuary
Friday
1:30pm UCC Moderator Right Rev. Dr. Kimberley Heath at Central Queens United Church in Hunter River
Saturday
8:30am Feed My Sheep Breakfast – Auditorium
10:00am Trinity Art Group – Auditorium
12:00pm Private rental – auditorium
Sunday
10:30am Worship service led by Rev. Bill MacLeod with Karen Brennan providing music. In-person and live-streaming. All are welcome.
Food Bank: We are still requesting donations of non-perishable food items and cash donations! We also invite you to donate your cans/bottles to Don’s Bottle Depot. We are back to regular hours at the food bank: Tues 10am-1pm, Thurs 12pm-3pm
Feed My Sheep – 8:30 – 10 am in the Trinity Auditorium. Sept 12 and 26.
Communications Volunteers Needed: We are seeking new people to learn the slides program for Sunday mornings. The program is called Easy Worship and there are some videos on YouTube that you could watch to see if this would be something you would be interested in learning. We are also looking for live-streaming volunteers in order to support the Worship services at Trinity. Please reach out to Joyce in the office if you can help in either way. 902-436-3155, admin@trinitysummerside.ca
Hospice PEI East prince Peer to Peer grief group: 8-week Peer to Peer support group. Pre- registration required. Starts Wednesday September 16th from 1-3 at the St Eleanor’s Lions Club in Summerside Please call Annie Rousseaux-Bridle Hospice and Grief Services Coordinator 902-438-4231.
Affirming Ministry: Our Affirming Ministry project is working toward Trinity becoming an Affirmed Ministry and we are learning! To become Affirming, your ministry embarks on an educational, discernment, and decision process that helps your ministry be PIE: Public: Being out and proud! Using symbols, signs and words which are echoed outside and inside the church building, in all facets of church life. Intentional: An Affirming ministry is deliberate in their process of study, education and dialogue with members of their faith community. They ensure that the history of oppression and discrimination by the Church is both understood and acknowledged, and that continued growth, education, and celebration are part of its ministry. Explicit: An Affirming ministry is very clear about who it welcomes. It names queer, trans, and Two Spirit people and the gifts they bring. You’re asked to look at a variety of areas that may be barriers to those coming to your ministry and community – age, gender, race, ability, class, economic status and, in particular, gender identity and sexual orientation.
| SAVE THE DATE! Jot down Saturday, November 7th in your calendars for the next hot turkey take-out dinner Fundraiser! Tickets will go on sale in September! |
902-436-3155 or email Joyce if you have enquiries
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Rev. David H. Hamilton, “Minister Emeritus”
Louise Elder, Director of Music
Peggy Miles, Communications Coordinator
Karen MacLean, Superintendent of Jr Church & Youth (Contact office)
Joyce Hazard, Administrative Assistant admin@trinitysummerside.ca
Amand Arsenault, Custodian (Contact office)