June 16, 2026
Calvary Compass – June 16, 2026 - Calvary United Church, www.calvaryuc.ca
Dear Friends of Calvary,
It was wonderful to share our worship service last Sunday with Rev. Wallace Bornhuse and the Redeemer Lutheran congregation. Many of our Lutheran neighbours come to Calvary for our Jazz Vespers Services.
Thank you for Heather Meatherall, Praise Soewu and Tim Lindsay for helping to cover for Ken when he was unexpectedly delayed getting to the church.
Next Sunday, Rev. Michelle Owens will be conducting our worship service. Rev. Kerry will be at White Oaks United Church. Next weekend is Wesley-Knox's Shared Ministry Camping Weekend at Camp Bimini. People are invited to come for their church service at Camp Bimini.
Thanks to all that contributed to the M&S challenge of Rev. Kerry wearing his brightly coloured runners during the service this past Sunday. This fun challenge raised $320 towards the Mission and Service Fund!
Next Sunday is our last Sunday School gathering until September. There will always be printed activities available at the back of the sanctuary for the children to do when they come to church during the summer.
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We are saddened to share the news that Marjorie Jean Scott, known as Jean, passed away peacefully in her 104th year with her children at her side, on Thursday, June 11, 2026 in Toronto.
Jean was a quiet and faithful member of Calvary. After she moved to the AMICA retirement home with her husband “Wally”, who passed away in 2017, Jean attended a monthly service conducted by Rev. Kerry at AMICA. Please keep Jean’s family in your prayers as they mourn the loss of their mother.
“Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4
Worship Services are all live-streamed:
June 21 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8EqnKPkYsU
June 28 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un3mHR9El18
NOTE: The same links will work to view the recorded service, in case you are unable to watch the live-stream.
Recorded service for
June 14 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFBbjcz9bKg
SHARED MINISTRY SURVEY
The Southwest London Shared Ministry Churches: Riverside, Calvary, Wesley-Knox and White Oaks have surpassed the first anniversary of the Shared Ministry Initiative and the Coordinating Committee would like the congregations of the 4 churches to provide thoughts to help them move forward in this new model of ministry. Printed copies of the survey were made available in the sanctuary last Sunday and will continue to be available until the June 30th deadline.
For those who wish an online copy, a pdf is attached to this Compass. Please take a few minutes to complete either the printed survey or the attached survey so that the Coordinating Committee and Ministers have a better idea what direction you would like the Shared Ministry to go. Your comments will help all of us to continue to learn, grow and improve.
These completed surveys can be left on the offering plates or dropped off at the office.
You can also return your survey via email by writing your response beside the numbers (you don’t have to re-type the questions and all personal info will be removed)
1. your response
2. your response
3. your response
4. your response.
SUMMER EDITIONS OF THE CALVARY COMPASS
During July and August, the Compass will be sent out online twice a month. The dates in July are the 7th and the 28th. In August, it will be the 11th and the 25th. There will be reminders of these dates in future editions in case you have information that should be shared with our congregation. There will be no Compass on June 30th since Kim will be away on holidays.
CALVARY GREEN TEAM
HELP WANTED! HELP NEEDED please!
We have very few regulars on our WATER teams. To clarify, the week you select may need very little watering. We have experienced lots of rainy days the last few summers. You do not have to water the entire garden. The flowering plants need the most attention. You pick the time and day. Certainly not a daily chore and possibly a few times over the week. All plants are well established and you can be the judge as to what needs attention. We will provide details.
The sign-up sheets are on the bulletin board in the hall. Thank you for your consideration.
For more information, contact Lyse Geldard - lysegeldard@rogers.com
Milk bags - please lay flat in the bin. St. Paul's is very appreciative.
HELP END WORLD HUNGER
Food insecurity is increasing among the populations of developing countries, due to climate changes, military conflict and loss of support from the United States among others. Canadian aid provides huge relief to millions facing starvation on a daily basis.
At the back of the sanctuary are Canadian Foodgrains Bank postcards, encouraging the Canadian government to continue supporting the efforts to prevent world hunger. Please consider signing one of these postcards and dropping it into a mailbox. No postage is required.
CHAMPION
On Wednesday, June 10, members of CHAMPION got together to prepare a special lunch to share.
TREE TRIMMING
Thank you for Tim Lindsay for trimming the Calvary trees and bushes and for Lyse and Marlene for assisting.
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
* CHAMPION - Wednesday - 1:00 - 3:30 pm
* Bible Study - Thursday - 11:00am - 12 Noon via Zoom
BIBLE STUDY
Scripture Readings
- Psalm 86: 1-10 and Matthew 9: 35- Matthew 10: 1.
PSALM FOR THE WEEK
Psalm 86: 11-13 from the Common English Bible translation
Teach me your way, Lord,
so that I can walk in your truth.
Make my heart focused
only on honoring your name.
I give thanks to you, my Lord, my God,
with all my heart,
and I will glorify your name forever,
because your faithful love toward me is awesome
and because you’ve rescued my life
from the lowest part of hell.
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
Ever knowing and loving God,
by your word you create beauty from chaos,
hope from despair, and life from death.
Fill us with your spirit, that we may be blessed
by your resurrection power. We praise your
holy name this day and always. Amen.
Prayer focus for the week: For those who are mourning for their loved ones and friends.