July 8, 2025
Calvary Compass – July 8, 2025 - Calvary United Church, www.calvaryuc.ca
Dear Friends of Calvary,
Welcome back Denise! Thank you to James Hibbard for sharing his musical talents with us while Denise was on maternity leave.
Rev. Kerry will be away during this week from July 7 - 12. If you have a Pastoral Care Emergency, please leave a message with Kim and she will have someone contact you.
Kim's summer hours are Tuesday - Thursday - 9:00 am - 12 Noon. The Office is closed Mondays and Fridays.
The next edition of the Compass will be Tuesday, July 22nd.
The fellows from Savaria will be performing a routine maintenance check on our lift on Thursday, July 10th. Therefore, the lift will not be available for use while they are working on it that day.
Worship Services are all live-streamed:
July 13 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oPukSSrjgI
July 20 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtMrNAC39X4
July 27 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BguRX50UTg
NOTE: The same links will work to view the recorded service, in case you are unable to watch the live-stream.
Recorded service July 6 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCtrYYBdjcE
PEACE IN PALESTINE BOOK GROUP
This Fall, Wesley-Knox will be hosting a Zoom group study on Tuesday evenings from 7 - 8 pm on a book entitled "Rooted in Faith and Justice". It is a 5-part study with readings from experts in Israel/Palestine relations. The book is available in E-form or print from many sources. The cheapest of which is from chalicepress.com ($13.99).
Following the study, one of the editors and contributors, Dr. Peter Makari, will join the Zoom group to lead a discussion with everyone and answer questions.
Further details will follow when closer to the beginning of the study time.
SAVE THE DATE
The Annual Calvary Harvest Dinner will be held on Sunday, September 28, 2025. This totally vegetarian meal is a fundraiser in support of Canadian Foodgrains Bank and always sells out. Further details will follow closer to the date.
PRIDE PARADE
Mark your calendars and join in the parade!
London's Pride Parade - July 20th, noon - 3 pm.
Starting at the Western Fairgrounds, we will walk or ride to Victoria Park with the other United Churches. Please let Rev. Kerry know by July 17th if you are joining the Calvary group.
CHAMPION
CHAMPION will meet on July 9, July 23, August 6 to August 20 this summer from 1pm to 3:30pm. Remember to bring your water bottle as there will be no prepared snacks or drinks.
MEETINGS THIS WEEK:
• CHAMPION - Wednesday - 1:00 - 3:30 pm ( July 9th; July 23rd; Aug. 6th; Aug. 20th; Sept.3rd)
There is no Bible Study this week. It will return on July 17th.
PSALM FOR THE WEEK:
Psalm 25: 1 -5 from the New International Version translation
In you, Lord my God,
I put my trust.
I trust in you;
do not let me be put to shame,
nor let my enemies triumph over me.
No one who hopes in you
will ever be put to shame,
but shame will come on those
who are treacherous without cause.
Show me your ways, Lord,
teach me your paths.
Guide me in your truth and teach me
for you are God my Saviour,
and my hope is in you all day long.
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK:
Almighty God,
when our fears surround us and we turn away from you,
grant us a resting place to hear your voice and be comforted
by your presence. Continue to fill us with your
mercy and strength, your comfort and grace. Amen.
Prayer focus until the next Compass: for those serving our country.