January 27, 2026
Calvary Compass – January 27, 2026 - Calvary United Church, www.calvaryuc.ca
Dear Friends of Calvary,
On Sunday, a few brave souls attended our church service in-person. Fortunately, we were able to live-stream it for those who decided to stay home due to concerns with the weather. Thank you to Kim and Rev. Kerry for sending out an email to forewarn us of a possible cancellation and to watch our emails in case we did close. The weatherman was predicting a bad storm, but Toronto and other places seemed to get the worst of it.
Rev. Kerry will be on Study Leave from January 27th - February 11th. Bill Butt will be conducting our church services while he is away. If you are in need of Emergency Pastoral Care, please call Kim so that she can forward your request to the minister covering.
Worship Services are all live-streamed:
February 1st- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4hJff9IPgc
February 8th - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx3t3yxS7kE
NOTE: The same links will work to view the recorded service, in case you are unable to watch the live-stream.
Recorded service for
January 25 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0blKByKNgk
Skates wanted to borrow:
If anyone can loan a pair of men’s size 6 skates for this weekend, please contact Marg LaRocque, H: 519-681-7810 or email: mglarocque@rogers.com
The Calvary young people going to Worshiplude in Ottawa this weekend have the opportunity to skate on the Rideau Canal but one of them is in need of skates.
WALK THE LABYRINTH ON ASH WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Riverside United Church invites you to a time of quiet reflection, meditation and prayer as you walk the labyrinth. You are welcome to drop in, as you are able, from either 2:00 - 4:00 pm or 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 695 Riverside Drive, London, Ontario (a fully accessible building).
For questions, please contact Carol at: carol@riverside.on.ca
(www.riverside.on.ca)
Donation of 2026 calendars
Thank you for everyone who donated new calendars for this year. They have now been all distributed and we are no longer collecting for this year.
ANNUAL REPORTS
Please write your annual reports and send them to Kim by Tuesday, February 3rd so that she can collate them and prepare the booklet containing the various reports before the Annual Meeting. Please note that submissions should use the Arial font and 12 pt. size. Do not format with page numbers, headers or footers. Email your report to calvaryuc@execulink.com.
Calvary Green
On Sunday, Bonnie McNichol spoke about the new recycling procedures for London that commenced January 1st.
Further information is available at these websites:
https://london.ca/living-london/garbage-recycling/recycling
and
https://www.circularmaterials.ca/resident-communities/london/
Information is also posted on the Calvary Green bulletin board located in the hallway that leads to the lift from the sanctuary.
CHAMPION
This Wednesday, January 28th, Bonnie and Brian are taking us on a travelogue trip to Scandinavia/ Finland/ Sweden/ Norway/ Denmark and some Baltics ( Estonia/Lithuania/Lativa/Poland). All are welcome to come and enjoy this presentation. You do not have to be a member of CHAMPION to attend. CHAMPION starts at 1:00pm
AED (Automatic External Defibrillator)
If you would like to participate in the information session being offered by EMS staff to explain the improved features of Calvary’s new AED (automated external defibrillator) and to provide a brief lesson in CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), please contact Marg LaRocque by Sunday Feb 1st - mglarocque@rogers.com or 519-681-7810 The date and time for the session would be decided in consultation with the participants.
MEETINGS THIS WEEK:
* CHAMPION - Wednesday - 1:00 - 3:30 pm
BIBLE STUDY:
There is no bible study this week or next week. It will resume on February 12th.
PSALM FOR THE WEEK:
Psalm 15: 1 - 3 from the Common English Bible translation
O Lord, who may abide in your tent?
Who may dwell on your holy hill?
Those who walk blamelessly and do what is right
and speak the truth from their heart;
who do not slander with their tongue
and do no evil to their friends
nor heap shame upon their neighbours.
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK:
Gracious God,
As we in living into another day,
may your presence guide us,
may your comfort encourage us,
may your peace be upon us.
This we ask in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Prayer Focus: For those working or providing heath care to our loved ones.