Bulletin for Sunday, May 24, 2026
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May 24th, 2026 Pentecost Sunday & Junior Church/Youth closing
Gathering Music: “The Greatest of These Is Love” Trinity Handbell Choir
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.
Announcement from Chair of Council:
Preparation for Worship: “And Can It Be” Handbell Choir
Lighting of the Christ Candle: Anna Bessie
*Introit #43MV: “Come, O Holy Spirit” (v1, ch)
Call to Worship: Let Us Pray: A Digital Collection of Prayers by Jane Doull
One: Hear the good news! Today the Holy One does a new thing within you. Today the Spirit fills you with blessing and frees you to become more fully the blessing you can be.
All: Thanks be to God. Amen.
*Hymn #23MV: “Come, O Holy Spirit” (v2, ch, vs 3, ch)
*Gathering Prayer: Let Us Pray: A Digital Collection of Prayers by Jane Doull
Loving God, today we thank you for all the children and youth in our community. We thank you for those who care for them, teach them, guide them, welcome them. May we who are adults learn from the young people, listen to them, hear their hopes and fears. May we help them grow into the people you created them to be. May we work to create safe spaces for all children, here and around the world. In the name of your Beloved One, Friend of children. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer #70TLUS: Sung, arr. by Jason Locke
Presentation to Junior Church and Youth Leaders, Helpers and Superintendent
LISTENING TO GOD’S WORD
Spark Bible Reading: “The Holy Spirit” Acts 2:1-21, 36-42 Page 502-503 read by Lacey Collicutt
Children’s Hymn #195VU: “On Pentecost They Gathered”
Psalm 104 #827VU Part 2: Read responsively with no sung responses. Led by Leah Boyle
Hymn #308VU: “Many and Great, O God, Are Your Works”
Sermon: “The Spirit is Here” by Rev. Rachel Campbell
RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD
Ministry of Music #64TLUS: “There’s a wild hope in the wind”
Affirming Ministry Project
Faithful Reminders
Offertory Prayer
Offertory Hymn #60TLUS: “There’s enough for all”
Call to Prayer #370VU: “Send Your Holy Spirit”
Prayers of the People: Let Us Pray: A Digital Collection of Prayers by Jane Doull (adapted)
Hymn #209MV: “Go Make a Diff’rence” (ch, vs 1, ch, v2, ch)
Commissioning and Benediction
Hymn #209MV: “Go Make a Diff’rence” (ch, vs 3, ch)
Copyright Credits for May 24th, 2026
Trinity United Church is licensed to reprint and livestream music under: OneLicense #A-727839 and/or CCLI License # 2229601.
Thank you to the Handbell Choir, Malcolm Lane and Henry Swart for their music in today’s service.
(For after hours’ pastoral emergencies only such as hospital or palliative visits and funeral requests, they can be arranged by calling Rev Rachel’s cell 902-439-1881, Please note that Rev. Rachel’s days off are Mondays & Tuesdays) All outreach and support inquiries or requests please contact the office at 902-436-3155 or admin@trinitysummerside.ca so that we can better assist and serve you. God Bless
Invitation! All are invited to Trinity’s physical location at 90 Spring Street in Summerside to watch the live stream of the Regional Service on June 7th. Doors open at 9:30 am; Service begins at 10 am and will last between 1.5 and 2 hours. Stay for the entire service or come and go as you choose. Share with your out-of-town UCC friends to join us here that Sunday. Light refreshments will be provided by the UCW (United Church Women) in the Welcome Centre of the Sanctuary. Accessible entrance available.
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.
May 17th, 2026
Attendance: 131 Sunday Worship service (Jr Church & Youth)
(remember that our online recordings are available for approximately 5 months)
Contributions: Envelopes 21 $2935.00
Loose Givings $78.00
PAR Givers 85 $8,448.00 (monthly)
E-transfers 15 $2292.00 (monthly)
Schedule for May 24 – 31, 2026
Sunday
10:30am Worship service led by Rev. Rachel Campbell, live- streamed and online. Junior Church & Youth season closing
Monday
1:00pm Private rental – Boardroom
Tuesday
Wednesday
8:00am Women’s Breakfast -Waterfront Café (Holland College)
8:00am Men’s Breakfast – Seashell Café (26152 Route 2)
10:00am Pastoral Care Team meeting – Boardroom
1:30pm Summerset Manor service
2:30pm Staff Meeting – Boardroom and zoom
5:45pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal
7:00pm Trinity Choir Rehearsal
Thursday
9:30am Trinity Café – Sanctuary
1:00pm Silvertones Choir Rehearsal – Sanctuary
1:30pm Parkhill service
6:30pm Trinity Council Meeting – Auditorium and zoom
Friday
Saturday
9:00am Trinity Arts Group – Auditorium
Sunday
10:30am Worship service led by Rev. Rachel Campbell, live- streamed and online. Dr. C. Duane Mollins Scholarship awards
3:00pm Fandango Concert, tickets available at the door. $15
Baptism Sunday: Looking ahead, our next baptismal date will be Sunday, June 21st. Please have your request and form completed and turned into the office by June 5th.
Home Communion: Will be available on Tuesday, June 16th. Please make arrangements at the office.
Turkey Dinner Fundraiser: Get your tickets today for the Saturday, June 6th dinner. $20 for adults and $10 for kids 12year and younger. Additional donations welcomed to help pay for the repainting of our beautiful sanctuary.
May is PAR-ty Month: Communities of faith (like Trinity United Church) depend on monthly giving to support our life and work together. One of the ways people can give is through Pre-Authorized Remittance (or PAR). The month of May is dedicated to PAR – if you would like to sign up to give your offering in an easy manner, please see Joyce in the office or call 902-436-3155.
Affirming Ministry: Our Affirming Ministry project is working toward Trinity becoming an Affirmed Ministry and we are learning! Did you know that the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) is held annually on May 17, commemorating the day the World Health Organization (WHO) removed homosexuality from the classification of mental disorders? (May 17, 1990)
Legion Bursaries: The George R. Pearkes V.C. Branch #5 of the RCL is offering the several $1,000 bursaries to students who are currently attending a post secondary institution and who require financial assistance; Five (5) $500 scholarships to students who are graduating from Grade 12 and plan to attend post secondary institution; and Five (5) Grade 9 students who submit an essay on “What a Veteran Means to Me” will receive $500 to assist with further education. All applicants for above awards must be a direct descendant of a Veteran of Branch #5. Applications can be picked up at the Legion Branch or the School office. Application deadline is May 31, 2026.
Here’s to Song with Abegweit Chamber Singers: The 25 voice Abegweit Chamber Singers will be presenting its first ever concert programme at Summerside Presbyterian. Church on Fri., May 29 at 7:30 p.m. and at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Charlottetown, on Sun., May 31 at 3:00 p.m. The group was formed this year with the aim of bringing singers from various Island communities together, to foster unity and peace through song. The choir is under the direction of Ruth Ann Read-Clay, with pianist Ellen Davis. The programme is a celebration of our country and its people. Included are folksong arrangements from the east to the west coasts. The instrumental quartet, TSSK, will be performing, and special guest is PEI composer, Dr. Terry Pratt. Admission is by donation.
Pipes and Pizza: June 6th from 10:00a.m. – noon at St. Dunstan’s Basilica Church at 45 Great George Street in Charlottetown. Get up close to the pipe organ to learn how it works, see its parts, and maybe even test out the keys and pedals! Folks of all ages are welcome! Of course, there will be yummy pizza after our organ adventures and it’s all free!! We offer opportunity to apply for scholarships for organ lessons and there will be further information available at Pipes and Pizza for interested musicians.
Song Service: Hymns and Praise, Sunday, May 31st at 2:30pm at the Summerside Baptist Church. Accepting Food Bank donations at the door.