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Spring 2010 at Trinity United Church

Camp Lorrain and Send-a-Kid-to-Camp campaign  Sun. April 25 - Sun. May 16

Financial support, Canadian Tire money, building supplies, labour, and encouragement of youth to attend camp are ways that we can help this important ministry.  People who have gone to church camp report that the experience changed their lives! Camp programs run for children from 8-11 (July 4-11, July 11-18) 12-14 (July 25-Aug. 1, Aug. 1-8) and 14-16+ canoe trip (Aug. 1-8). Applications are available at the church.  Some sponsorships may be available. Contact the church office 858-2591 for more information.

Environmental Activity: On May 1 at 9:30, Trinity folk join with other Capreolites to plant trees at the ski trail. The youth group has made some eco-friendly cleaning products which people can obtain at the church for a modest donation to the youth group. 
 
"The Accidentals," our newish folk group will practice from 10-11 on May 8, 22, 29. All ages welcome to Saturday "jam;" playing on following Sunday is optional.  
 
Souper Sunday: May 16  Join us for a delicious soup lunch ($5) after worship.
 
Pentecost May 23:  In worship we celebrate the "birthday" of the church.
 
Capreol Youth Artsfest:  Watch for an arts workshop in early May. All youth up to age 18 are welcome.
        Thur. May 27  12-4  Art display open to the public
        Fri. May 28 9:30-4 Art display
        Sat. May 29 9:30-4 Art display  1-3 Open stage for young performers

Youth group:  year-end overnight celebration: Watch for dates, likely the end of May. 

Sun. May 30 Worship:  We celebrate the 85th Anniversary of the United Church of Canada
 
Neighbours Praising God  June 4-5-6 in Sudbury - "It's Just Faithful Being Green"
Join with United Church neighbours from across Manitou Conference, meet our Moderator Mardi Tindal, enjoy high quality programming for adults and teens (Manitou Youth Forum). Some pre-school childcare is provided on Saturday. Registration information is available at the church.
 
Sun. June 6  2:30 at St. Andrews United, Sudbury.  Celebrate the call to ministry of Catherine Gutjahr (who led our youth group from Sept. 2009 to Feb. 2010) at a special service of Manitou Conference.
 
Church Picnic: Sun. June. 13  Dress informally for worship, and join us after the service for our annual church picnic. (pot luck picnic, games, outdoor fun)

International work/learn/travel opportunity:  A group from Sudbury Presbytery will work, worship, and learn in Nicaragua Jan 28-Feb. 6, 2011.
Commitment to participate and $400 deposit must be made by June 15, 2010.  For information contact h.gavard@yahoo.ca.
 
Piano Recital Sun. June 27  3 p.m.  Celebrate the hard work and musical talents of Tracey Le Grand’s piano students and friends.