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September 27, 2026 18th Sunday after Pentecost
APPROACHING GOD
Gathering Music
Welcome
Orange Shirt Day message from the Moderator Rt. Rev. Kimberly Heath
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: Lacey Collicutt
Introit #62MV: “There is Room for All”
Call to Worship (taken from #911VU)
Leader: Our help is in the name of God
All: who made heaven & earth
Leader: Let us give thanks to our God
All: Who is worthy of all thanksgiving and praise. Amen
*Hymn #559VU: “Come, O Fount of Every Blessing”
*Gathering Prayer: (taken from #257VU)
Eternal God, Light of the minds that know you, the joy of the hearts that love you and the strength of the wills that serve you, grant us so to know you that we may truly love you, so to love you that we may fully serve you, whom to serve is perfect freedom. Amen
The Lord’s Prayer #70TLUS: “Our Father in heaven”
A Time for All Ages
LISTENING TO GOD’S WORD
Spark Bible Reading: Manna, Quail and Water page 90 read by Hannah Collicutt
Children’s Hymn #92MV: “Like a Rock”
Responsive Lesson: Psalm 78 (#792VU) Part 1 and 2 led by Keith Small
Ministry of Music Hymn #146MV: “The Kingdom of God”
Sermon: “Travelling” – Nancy Small
RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD
*Hymn #84MV: “In You There Is a Refuge”
Mission and Service Story: Restoring Sacred Connections (Noelle Goodyear)
Faithful Reminders:
Offertory Prayer:
Offertory Hymn #538VU: “For the Gift of Creation”
Call to Prayer #150MV: “Spirit God, Be Our Breath” (vs 3)
Prayers of the People: A Prayer as We Wear Orange (by Sara Strattin, Reconciliation and Indigenous Justice Animator, Copyright @ 2026 The United Church of Canada)
*Closing Hymn #651VU: “Guide Me, O Thou Great and Holy”
Commissioning
Benediction:
Postlude Hymn: “May We Go” (Gathering, Pentecost 1)
Copyright Credits for September 27, 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.
Please see music sheets for Then Let Us Sing (TLUS) hymns at entrances.
SERMON BY PHONE:
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The Ministry and Personnel team want to thank Trinity staff for the work they do in their respective positions. We are a busy church that needs many hands, and the dedication of the staff is truly appreciated. Since we do not have a Co-ordinating Minister at this time, congregants and adherents are to bring any staff concerns to the Ministry Personnel team, Leah Boyle, Darlene Smith or Cathy Pavlik.
For additional information on life and work of Trinity United Church, Summerside, check out the bulletin and September takeaway available at the entrances or on our Trinity Website, www.TrinitySummerside.ca.
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.
September 20th, 2026
Attendance: 94 Sunday Worship service (including Jr Church)
Contributions: Envelopes 8 $247.00
Loose Givings $40.00
PAR Givers 88 $8,505.00 (monthly)
E-transfers 15 $2292.00 (monthly)
Schedule for September 27 – October 4, 2026
Sunday
10:30am Worship service led by Nancy Small. Junior Church.
11:30am CL&G meeting – Parlour and zoom
11:30am Staff with M&P meeting – Boardroom
2:00pm Police and Peace Officers Memorial Service – Sanctuary
7:00pm The Abby’s first worship of the fall – Sanctuary
Wednesday
Church Office closed for Truth & Reconciliation Day
5:45pm Handbell Choir rehearsal – Sanctuary
7:00pm Trinity Choir rehearsal – Sanctuary
Thursday
10:00am Trinity Café – Sanctuary
1:00pm Silvertones Choir Rehearsal – Sanctuary
7:00pm Abegweit Chamber Singers rehearsal – Sanctuary
Saturday
9:00am Trinity Art Group – Auditorium
Sunday
10:30am Worship service led by Nancy Small. Junior Church.
Food Bank: We are still requesting donations of non-perishable food items and cash donations! We no longer require used egg cartons but thank you for your past donations. 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. October 10 and 24.
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
Affirming Ministry: Our Affirming Ministry project is working toward Trinity becoming an Affirmed Ministry and we are learning! There is an urgent request to Affirming people and faith leaders. Affirming Connections stands in support of drag performers, trans, gender diverse, and 2SLGBTQ+ communities across Canada.
We have seen an apparent rise in malicious misinformation, conspiracy theories, threats, and violence that target drag performers, and the queer and trans community. Hate crimes against the queer community are rising. Much of this abuse and misinformation is connected to Christian far-right groups, and is sometimes couched explicitly in a theological defense. We believe that a religious attack calls for a religious response. It is the responsibility of those who identify as people of faith, faith leaders, and faith communities to actively refute these kinds of bigotry within their own groups and the wider community. We invite you to add your name to a letter created to let others know that you publicly support drag performers and the 2SLGBTQ+ people who have been facing the brunt of this targeted discrimination. Your voice on this issue truly matters. https://affirmingconnections.com/unitedagainsthate
Volunteer Food Safety Course: Trinity will be hosting the next free, volunteer food safety training on Tuesday, November 10th from 6pm-9pm. You need to register with www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/volunteer-food-safety-presentationsSummerside or you may call 902-368-4970 or email envhealth@ihis.org
Before heading out for in-person worship on a blustery or yellow/red warned stormy weather, please check Trinity’s Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/TrinitySummerside) or call the church office for cancellation information. The storm policy takes into account, distance service leader(s) or staff have to travel, road conditions and most important – the safety of staff, volunteers and worshippers!
“Do you know of someone who would benefit from a phone call or a card from the Pastoral Care Team? Let us know and we will attempt to make contact on behalf of Trinity U.C.” All information is kept confidential.
| Hot turkey take-out dinner Fundraiser! Tickets are on sale now! Adults $25, children 12 and under $12. Turkey dinner with all the trimming, pie for dessert, cookies for kids. |
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)