April 21, 2026
Calvary Compass – April 21, 2026 - Calvary United Church, www.calvaryuc.ca
Dear Friends of Calvary,
This coming Sunday (April 26th), is the Covenanting Service for the Shared Ministry at Riverside United Church at 4:30pm with a pot luck dinner afterwards. If you plan to stay for the pot luck supper afterwards, please let Kim know by Wednesday morning. Riverside needs to know how many to set up for. Calvary members are responsible for salads or side dishes.
There are a few events being sponsored by Wesley-Knox and a camp at Kee-Mo-Kee supported by Kilworth UC and Lambeth UC for you to check out that are listed in the Compass.
This is the last week of Kiwanis. The festival will take place in the sanctuary Wednesday afternoon and all-day Friday.
If you were wondering where the big pile of snow/sand/rocks in the parking lot went, the church's neighbour and a CHAMPION member plus the sun, have been slowly working at removing all of it. Thank you, Don!
Worship Services are all live-streamed:
April 26 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCp_5YJ8BLA
May 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhnD_1vFPxk
NOTE: The same links will work to view the recorded service, in case you are unable to watch the live-stream.
Recorded service for
April 19 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCzQppIPLw8
EARTH DAY
Earth Day 2026 takes place on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, with the global theme "Our Power, Our Planet". The campaign focuses on accelerating the transition to renewable energy, strengthening climate policies, and fostering individual action through sustainability, conscious consumption, and community cleanups. Earth Day has been observed annually on April 22 since 1970.
Calvary’s Green Team will be leading worship on Sunday using the theme, “Our Power, Our Planet”. Come to church wearing blue or green to help celebrate our wonderful planet.
Key Aspects of Earth Day 2026:
• Theme: "Our Power, Our Planet" highlights the responsibility to act against climate change and promote clean energy.
• Global Actions: Over 1 billion people are expected to participate in activities, including tree planting, educational teach-ins, and local cleanups
• Focus Areas: Emphasis on reducing waste, conscious consumption, and holding corporations accountable for environmental impact.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR PURSUING POST-SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATION
Application Deadline: April 30, 2026.
The Board of Trustees administers two programmes designed to provide financial assistance to eligible applicants pursuing post-secondary education at a Canadian University or College. The application deadline for the school year starting this September is Thursday, April 30.
Further details and application forms for the Scholarship Programme or Bursary Programme are on the church's website: https://www.calvaryuc.ca/bursary-program
NEW STAFF MEMBER
Calvary would like to announce the newest member of our staff, afternoon custodian Elko Kokorudz. He is excited to be joining the Calvary team starting Monday, April 20th. He will be in and around the building from 1 to 5 pm each day (Monday - Friday). Elko has several years experience in building maintenance from the Children's Museum and most recently with his work at Riverside United Church. Please give him a friendly Calvary welcome!
Patrick's last day was April 17th. We wish him well in his future endeavors.
LENTEN DONATIONS
Thank you to everyone who donated to the 2026 Lenten fundraising initiative. The Outreach Committee has remitted $2,200 in donations to the London Community Chaplaincy to help support their children's programming which includes camp fees and nutrition programs among other things.
EARTH FEST LONDON – See poster attached for events taking place on Saturday, April 25 to celebrate environmental action in London.
WESLEY-KNOX CAMP SUMMER CAMP
Wesley-Knox has a tradition of a summer weekend getaway each year, and it's a favourite event of the summer. They would love to invite the Shared Ministries churches to join in!
It has been rebranded Shared Ministries Campout.
Friday, June 19th through Sunday, June 21st at Camp Bimini.
There are cabins available for the overnight stays and there is room for self-contained campers and tents.
Events will be crafts, swimming, hiking, campfires, a talent show, and lots of time to make new friends, relax, read your favourite book and be completely lazy! There is no hard schedule of activities so come be as busy or relaxed as you wish!
Sunday morning we will have a worship service in the outdoor chapel, and all are welcome! Join us for days only or for overnight.
We are also looking for anyone from any of the churches who would like to help plan the weekend, so it's truly a Shared Ministries Weekend for us all.
PROPOSED GARDEN CLEANUP
The proposed date for the garden cleanup is Thursday, May 7th. The rain date is Friday, May 8th. We will continue to clean up the sand in the parking lot.
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
* CHAMPION - Wednesday- 1:00 - 3:30 pm
* Bible Study - Thursday - 11:00 am - 12 Noon via Zoom
BIBLE STUDY
Scripture Readings: Psalm 104: 24 -25; 27 -28; Job 12: 7 -10;
PSALM FOR THE WEEK
Psalm 116: 1-2, 5-6 from the New International Version translation
I love the Lord, for he heard my voice;
he heard my cry for mercy.
Because he turned his ear to me,
I will call on him as long as I live.
The Lord is gracious and righteous;
our God is full of compassion.
The Lord protects the unwary;
when I was brought low, he saved me.
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
God of light and love,
Your Son makes known to those on the road to Emmaus upon breaking
bread and in sharing the good news of God’s kindom. Open our eyes, that
we see Him the dawning of the new day. May we continue to
be those who provide love and peace to all those we encounter.
In His name we pray. Amen.
Prayer focus for the week: For the peacemakers in our community and around the world.