August 25, 2026
Calvary Compass – August 25, 2026 - Calvary United Church, www.calvaryuc.ca
Dear Friends of Calvary,
It is hard to believe that August is almost over and we will be back in our usual routines soon. Hopefully you have had a good summer and have been able to relax, enjoy seeing friends and getting away.
Kim Knowles will be off from August 28th to September 8th. She will be back working her regular hours (Tuesday - Thursday - 9:00 am - 12 Noon and 1:00 - 4:30 pm and Fridays 9:00am - 12 Noon) starting Wednesday, September 9th. While Kim is away, Nancy Hind will check for mail and messages. Thank you, Nancy!
The next edition of the Compass will be Wednesday, September 9th and going forward be followed by the weekly editions every Tuesday.
Sunday School will re-start on Sunday, September 13th. If anyone would like to teach Sunday School, please contact Mary Kannakko - mkannakko@rogers.com
Worship Services are all live-streamed:
August 30 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DtjYEfhOXY
September 6 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgH1KEXcYgg
NOTE: The same links will work to view the recorded service, in case you are unable to watch the live-stream.
Recorded service for
August 23 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIwzsjkdQpQ
SAVE THE DATE
Calvary's Annual Harvest Dinner in support of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank will be held October 4th. Information about ticket sales will follow in the next Compass and will be announced with the Outreach Minutes on September 13th.
UNUSUAL VISITORS ON THE CHURCH ROOF
This summer, it was noted that turkey vultures were enjoying gathering and sitting on our church's roof. Lyse Geldard, who took the picture, counted 11 sitting on the roof.
FALL BAZAAR
Right now, the fruits and vegetables are in-season and available. If you like to make preserves and jams, please make some extra to sell at our Fall Bazaar which is in November. Please remember to use brand new lids for the preserves and jams. We are selling to the public so we must make sure that everything meets proper standards.
If you are cleaning out cupboards or drawers, please remember that the Gently Used and Jewelry/Scarf sections would appreciate your finds.
CHAMPION
Our next meeting is Wednesday, September 9th at 1:00 - 3:30 pm. This will re-start our weekly Wednesday meetings. Our executive committee has made plans for a variety of activities and speakers for the Fall. New members are always welcome!
If you want to play pickleball beforehand, they meet in the lower hall at 11:00 am.
CALVARY CATALYST
Submissions for the next Calvary Catalyst are due Tuesday, September 8th. Early submissions are always appreciated! Please email to calvaryuc@execulink.com.
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
* Bible Study - Thursday - 11:00 - 12 Noon via Zoom
Scripture Reading: Romans 12: 9 -21
PSALM FOR THE WEEK
Psalm 67: 1 -5 from the New International Bible Translation
May God be gracious to us and bless us
and make his face shine on us
so that your ways may be known on earth,
your salvation among all nations.
May the peoples praise you, God;
may all the peoples praise you.
May the nations be glad and sing for joy,
for you rule the peoples with equity
and guide the nations of the earth.
May the peoples praise you, God;
may all the people praise you.
The land yields its harvest;
God, our God, blesses us.
May God bless us still,
so that all the ends of the earth will fear him.
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
God we praise you in all things, Grant us glad and blessed
hearts as we raise our voices with our glorious Alleluias.
May we always make it known of our love for You in all
things. Amen.
Focus: For those that work in educational institutions as they prepare to return to the classrooms.