Busy Week Behind Us, What's Ahead
This last week in our pastoral charge we held an important Pastoral Charge meeting, enjoyed Primrose’s Christmas Market, and celebrated the life of Wilena Flear.
Beginning the Advent season there are Advent Jars for you to open, a Sunday Afternoon Podcast Reflection to attend if you wish, our continuing Practicing Compassion Gathering, and Jeff Cottam’s invitation to a Scrooge Evening. See All Details below.
Pastoral Charge Meeting November 26, 2020
We met by zoom, with lots of pre meetings so everything would go smoothly, which it did, so thank you to those who put in the extra time. Below, are the minutes from the meeting and the profile with which the search committee is working. Karin Klouman is the chair of the committee, so if you have any questions, please direct them to her. Also, please note Ann McAlpine’s letter to Trinity members. After the last Trinity council, I neglected to include them.
Primrose Christmas Market
A sunny Saturday afternoon helped the elves at Primrose distribute their treats into the neighbourhood. All the proceeds went to the Shelburne Food Bank. Many thanks to Gwynn, Phylis, Faye and Ken, and all those who came by to support their efforts.
Wilena Alice Dorsey Flear
It is difficult not being able to gather when someone special to our community dies. But these are the times in which we live. It’s not the same, I know, but below is the video that was shown at Wilena’s funeral. You can also read the service from the private family gathering on Saturday morning and the obituary from the Jack and Thompson Funeral Home. Wilena lived a rich, full life. She was a blessing to her family, to her community, and to the many students she taught. She will be missed.
And Coming to a Screen Near You, just for the next five weeks
Advent Jars
The Care Leaders from both churches are bringing you Advent Jars for the season. In the jars are thoughtful activities, prayers, and scriptures to read/do over the advent season. Simply pick one out on any given day, and spend some time with the message on the tag.
Shelburne Hamper Program: Shampoo, Shoes, and Money
Trinity is offering their basement area to the Shelburne Hamper Assistance Program this year so they have a large area to spread out the toys that need sorting in ages. This will be on going the week of December 14th through to until the 19th. In addition, we are to collect 150 bottles of shampoo/hair products - for each hamper. Both churches are involved. You can drop off things for Primrose on site on November 28th 1 - 3, or contact Gail for pick up, or your care leader. Trinity will be collecting them on the first Sunday of the month - December 6th from 11 - 12, or contact Ann McAlpine for pick up.
In addition, we are offering to work with Alexandra from Shelburne Family Chiropractic who is organizing shoes for those who are receiving hampers. She will be organizing the shoes at the church. Please see her notes below:
#Shoes4Shelburne
Shelburne Family Chiropractic will be collecting new or gently used shoes for individuals and families who are unable to purchase a pair themselves. Shoes are very important for not only foot health but overall health. A good pair of shoes can go a long way with maintaining proper circulation and back health thus preventing other issues that could arise from improper footcare.
With the exception of very high heels and flip flops, all shoe types and age groups are needed.
The shoe donation box is accessible any time and any day of the week at 310 Main Street E, Shelburne, Ontario.
If you have any questions, you can contact Alex at: ShelburneFamilyChiropractic@gmail.com
This is another wonderful community gifting, so look around and see how you can contribute. This will be a difficult Christmas for many, let’s do what we can to help.
And don’t feel left out if you don’t have shampoo or shoes to give, you can always give money! Please see details here below. Or contact those in charge directly: shelburnechristmashampers@gmail.com
Meetings and Fundraisers
CHECK THE CALENDAR FOR UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS ETC.
Practicing Compassion: Thursday 7:30 on Zoom Candice Bist is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87389206415?pwd=bnQxNzFDNUFFSnIyV09kSEplMEFXZz09
Meeting ID: 873 8920 6415
Passcode: 611166
Podcast Reflections, Sunday 4:30 on Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88338494506?pwd=dGpkVklNQ0p2VGs4S3hWSm1aKzNwUT09
Meeting ID: 883 3849 4506
Passcode: 235402
Trinity Environmental Fundraiser DETAILS HERE
Bid on Silent Auction Items until November 30. DETAILS HERE
Mr. Scrooge is back, but this time, not for large audiences. Here’s an article from the Orangeville Citizen on what Mr. Scrooge is up to this year. See notes from Jeff below.
I am hoping to put on A Christmas Carol this year in people’s homes as a ‘special event’ fund-raiser for Partera from December 1 to December 24. It is first come first served and I am expecting a performance on Christmas Eve may be well sought after. Hopefully! It would all be done in accordance with Public Health guidelines. Lee Ann will be doing all the sound effects and playing Bruce’s recorded music through Bluetooth to speakers. No special lights or visual effects. So it is pared down from the way we have done it before. I am suggesting it be a family event or for social bubbles. People can book this by calling me at 519 378-5704.