Calvary Compass – July 22, 2025 - Calvary United Church, www.calvaryuc.ca

Dear Friends of Calvary,

The next editions of the Compass will be August 6th; August 20th and September 9th. The weekly editions of the Compass will return, starting September 9th.

Thank you to all who participated in the Pride Parade. It is important to show everyone in our community, no matter their sexual orientation or identity, that they are welcome and loved.

Worship Services are all live-streamed:

July 27 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BguRX50UTg

August 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BI0orqlZl8

August 10 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0TQsiIWlFQ

NOTE: The same links will work to view the recorded service, in case you are unable to watch the live-stream.

Recorded service July 20 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtMrNAC39X4

CALVARY BAZAAR

The Calvary Bazaar will be the beginning of November. If you are making any jams, pickles, chutney, chili sauce, salsa or other kinds of preserves, please make a little extra for the bazaar. The items sell well and go quickly. If you need jars, there are some in the boxes at the parking lot door, downstairs in the bazaar room next to the Scout/Guide den and the hallway leading to the kitchen. Always remember to use new tops. We are selling to the public.

If you are cleaning out cupboards and see things that can be sold at the Gently Used area, the jewelry/purse area or used books, please save them for the bazaar. Also if you have any jars ( 250 ml and 500 ml.) that you will not be using, please bring them to the church so they can be used for someone's canning. There are two boxes located at the parking lot door for jars.

Sometime closer to the bazaar date, you will be able to bring your things to the church. Thank you!

CHAMPION

The group will be meeting on Wednesday, July 23rd. August 6th, August 20th and September 3rd from 1 to 3:30. Starting September 3rd, we will resume our weekly meetings. Don't forget your water bottles.

POT-LUCK LUNCH

Wesley-Knox United Church United Church Women are hosting a Mid-Summer pot-luck lunch.

When: Wednesday, August 6th

Where: Wesley-Knox Social Hall

Time: 12 Noon

There is no agenda. No Minutes. No collection. Just lunch & chat.

Please bring your own place setting (No one wants to wash dishes).

Please bring a dish to share with others.

To save a seat, call or text 226-700-0923 or contact annstokes@outlook.com

LONDON AREA INTERFAITH COLLECTIVE PICNIC

The London Area Interfaith Collective (LAIC) is holding a picnic in Gibbons Park on Sunday, August 17th. All are invited to come out.

News from Kilworth United

1. In August, Kilworth will be hosting Wed. evening events at 7pm, outdoors on our deck, weather permitting (we'll move indoors if needed). We will be collecting a goodwill offering at all events.

Aug. 6, 7pm - KAIROS Blanket Exercise facilitated by Mary-Anne Kechego

Aug. 13, 7pm - Ukulele Concert

Aug. 20, 7pm - Vespers Service with guitarist Andy Cloutier

Aug. 27, 7pm - Community Talent Show

Please email joshua.macdougall@gmail.com to RSVP for the Blanket Exercises or to participate in our Community Talent Show.

2. Kilworth is looking to hire someone for a few hours a week to help with some of our administrative duties - including preparing Google Slides for our weekly services. If any of the administrative assistants that are receiving this would be interested, please let me know (or pass on to someone who would be).

Meetings this Week:

• CHAMPION - Wednesday - 1:00 - 3:30 pm ( July 23rd, August 6th, August 20th, September 3rd)

• Bible Study - Thursday - 11:00 am - 12 Noon via Zoom

Bible Study:

Scripture Reading: Luke 11: 1 -13;

Psalm for the Week:

Psalm 138: 7 -8 from the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

Though I walk in the midst of trouble,

you preserve me against the wrath of my enemies;

you stretch out your hand,

and your right hand delivers me.

The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me;

your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever.

Do not forsake the work of your hands.

Prayer for the Week:

Loving and Creating God,

You are near and far; distant and ever-present.

You are faithful as the sunrise and tender as the grass.

Your outstretched hand is less than a prayer away.

Help us always and in all ways. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

Prayer focus for the week:

Our country's Prime Minister and Premiers as they meet in Cottage Country

to find a way forward through tariffs and relationships between provinces.

May their wisdom enable a better country for all peoples from North, South,

East and West.