Learning to Grow in New Ways
January 14, 2022
Update from Re-Opening Team – January 5, 2022 
In response to provincial government restrictions announced effective January 5th, please be aware of the following changes.
 
Meetings/Events at Trillium
Members are asked to curtail ALL indoor gatherings / meetings / activities in the church building, until further notice. This decision will be reviewed on January 26. To organize an online meeting, please contact the church office, Mark Rutledge or Heather Margerison.
 
Sunday Worship
·      On-line worship continues.
·      Trillium will continue to open the sanctuary on Sunday morning to worshipers who wish an in-person experience.
·      Masking and distancing are required.
·      Due to highly transmissible nature of the current COVID variant, please wear the Level 3 mask available at main entrances.
·      Please maintain a six-foot physical distance from non-family members both during and after the service.
·      Power up Sundays for children and youth will continue with additional safety protocols in place.
 
Access to building during the week
Please continue to mask when entering the building.
Please limit visits to the building for necessities and avoid congregating with staff or others who are not part of your family.
The sign-in sheet for contact tracing is no longer required.
 
-        Trillium’s Re-Opening Team. Chair: Ruth Thompson
Trillium’s Little Library Pantry
The bottom shelf of our Little Library is filled on a daily basis. For example, 3 items of food and a scarf are taken every day. One Blessing Bag is put out each week and it is taken soon after it is put in the box.
Food items put into the Little Library are taken from the church pantry. The church pantry is now almost empty. If you would like to donate food for the neighbourhood, please place it in the pantry cupboard inside the church, or in the little library outside. Since it is now below zero, boxed or bagged (i.e. dry soup mix, Kraft Dinner) items would be best for the winter months.
We are almost out of scarves. If you like to knit, we would be grateful for more donations. Warm hats and mitts are also needed.
Trillium’s Little Library
SC&O is pleased to announce that Trillium’s Little Diverse Library is fully operational, and busy!
The books on the top shelf have been flying out the door. We changed the sign, asking people who are taking books to return them as soon as they have finished reading them so others can have access to them. We also asked that if donations are made, make sure the authors are Asian, black, Indigenous or people of colour.
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Parish Nurse
Trillium is pleased to have Sally White, RN as Trillium’s Parish Nurse.

Please feel free to reach out to Sally if you have a health related concern.
Trillium office phone number:
519-653-6601 Ext 4.
Office hours:
Wednesday & Fridays 10am-12 noon

Re-cap Message - Can You "Go Out" Without Knowing
Much of life is about "going out" without knowing. Who is to say what is waiting for us around the corner or up the road a bit. The promise that God gives to us in Christ is that God is with us. What does it mean to trust this promise and go out in life with the knowledge that God will see us through whatever it is we are dealing with? Join Mark as reflects on this truth and the power that comes to one who is willing to live in faith, moment by moment, with the Lord.

Click on the image to watch the recap.
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Rentals Needed - Can you Help?
Apartment and Room Registry
We are finding that as the rental market tightens, more and more people are reaching out to the church for guidance, leads and support in finding a safe place to live. What we would like to do in the office is keep an ongoing list of possible rental options. What we are asking the Trillium congregation to do is let us know if an apartment or room is available, or coming available in your building or a building you know about. Just email us the information office@trilliumchurch.ca or leave a message on the Trillium voicemail at 519-653-6601. 

Mark Rutledge
Pastor 
Beef Pies Available
Homemade Beef pies are available. Same low price of $5.00 each.

Call or email the office to place your order.
Trillium Fundraising
Please place your order for Fundscrip cards with David Reed (519-240-3144) or leave a message with the office. David will arrange a time for pick up at the church.

Payment methods accepted: cheque, eTransfer or debit.
Tutor's Needed
Our Trillium Children and Youth are back to school. Many of them require our assistance to help them be successful in their learning.

If you can give an hour or two of your time to tutor, please contact Tracy Sullivan at tracyp73ca@yahoo.com. 
Church Directory - Have you changed your contact information? If so please advise Jo-Anne at the office.
If you would like an updated directory please contact the office.
Things to Note & Do
Check out our Puzzle Exchange Table. In Trillium's auditorium you can borrow puzzles and/or bring puzzles (with all pieces) to share. Be sure to label your puzzle(s) if you want them back.

Taxi Vouchers - Contact Mark if you require vouchers to get to your appointments.

Resources In Waterloo Region to Help Individuals and Families
Resources - self-compassion, emergency shelter, communication webinar etc.
Click here for links.
 
Reminder - There are disposable Level 3 masks available at the office door.
Thursday Afternoon Discussion Group
Join us as we discuss and reflect upon the popular daily devotional, My Utmost for His Highest .
 
Thursday afternoons, 4:45 pm to 5:45 pm. 
 
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
 
You can also dial in using your phone.
Canada: +1(647) 497-9391
 
Access Code: 695-509-213  
Sunday Worship Service
JOIN US on-line at 10:30am

In person worship is available with on-line service shown on the projection screen.

Featured Hymn(s) - A Light Is Gleaming VU82
 

LIVE on-line service at 10:30. Join after 10:15.
If registered, your Sunday morning email will have all the information you need. If not registered yet, click on the "register for service" button.

If required, you can dial in using your phone.
Canada: +1(647)497-9389
1-888-816-4438
Code: 648 558 090
*All phone numbers and links will remain the same unless stated otherwise.
Sunday Social Time
Follows the service at 11:30 am
Link:


You can also dial in using your phone.
Canada: +1(647)497-9391
1-888-455-1389
Code: 203-637-301
For general office inquiries or assistance you can email (office@trilliumchurch.ca) or phone the office at 519-653-6601.

OFFICE HOURS - Regular office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00am - 3:00pm.

For financial inquiries regarding PAR to support the church contact Mandy Townsend at trilliumfinances@gmail.com.To donate by e-Transfer, send to trilliumfinances@gmail.com.
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