June 2, 2026
Calvary Compass – June 2, 2026 - Calvary United Church, www.calvaryuc.ca
Dear Friends of Calvary,
Thank you to the members of Calvary’s Affirm Committee as well as guest speaker Sydney Brouillard-Coyle for putting on a lovely Affirming service on Sunday.
Rev. Kerry will be away from June 3rd - 5th. If you have a Pastoral Emergency, please call Kim in the office and she will connect you with the minister covering for Rev. Kerry.
If you still want to renew your subscription to the Broadview Magazine, please let Kim know in the office. The cost is $30/ renewal. Please make your cheque out to Calvary United Church. One total cheque plus everyone's names will be sent to the offices of Broadview Magazine. Kim wants to receive the payment to her by this Friday, June 5th.
New Members Sunday has been postponed until the fall. If you wish to become a member of Calvary, please contact the Church Office.
Worship Services are all live-streamed:
June 7 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LB0t4nGjns
June 14 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFBbjcz9bKg
NOTE: The same links will work to view the recorded service, in case you are unable to watch the live-stream.
Recorded service for
May 31 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCKnpcSokBY
LONDON COMMUNITY CHAPLAINCY
The Outreach Committee are collecting non-perishables for the London Community Chaplaincy throughout the entire year with the exception of July and August. The need is breakfast items such as boxed cereals, oatmeal, peanut butter, juice boxes and nut free school snacks ( eg. granola bars and fruit cups). These will be distributed to the Southdale and Limberlost Chaplaincies. Thank you to Bonnie and Brian McNichol for getting these donations to the chaplaincies. Thank you to everyone for their generosity.
Bonnie and Karen
Co-Chairs of Outreach
VACATION HOUSE CHURCH
You are invited to attend the Vacation House Church, an experimental worship service similar to what the early followers of Jesus would have known. We will meet Wednesdays during June, July and August at the former Fairmont United Church, 29 Tweedsmuir Avenue (off Hale Street, south of Trafalgar). The service begins at 7:00 pm and is more participatory than you would normally experience on Sunday morning, although we do pray, sing, read scripture, hear and reflect upon the scripturally based message. An " Agape Meal" ( a communion service led by lay folk) is shared at each service. Come, join us for this hour-long respite in the midst of your busy week, beginning June 3. For more information, contact Mary Dillon at (519-878-7134) or mcdillon@rogetso.com
PLANNING YOUR SUMMER VACATION?
As you plan your summer vacations or stay-cation, please also consider your church donations. The building does not go on vacation, and your support sustain our ministry year-round. You can give through Pre-Authorized Donations (PAR), Post-dated cheques or through CanadaHelps. Thank you for including Calvary in your summer plans.
PRAYER TEAM
We know prayer is essential for ourselves, and for those we care about. Calvary's prayer team prays for those who share with them their concerns, sorrows, joys and gratitude. Your requests are kept confidential and only shared with the prayer team, if that is your desire. Please contact Rev. Kerry with your prayer requests. Your requests may also be left in the Prayer Box on the credenza at the Ridout entrance to the sanctuary ( anonymously, if desired.) You are also invited to join the Prayer Team and if interested speak to Rev. Kerry or Kris Goodman about becoming a member of this important work for our congregation.
BROADVIEW RENEWAL
Broadview is the magazine that represents the United Church of Canada.
Previously called The United Church Observer, The New Outlook and The Christian Guardian, Broadview is the fourth and current name in the publication’s history. Now celebrating 197 years, the publication remains committed to highlighting stories about spirituality, justice, and ethical living, as well as sharing news from and about The United Church of Canada.
The Annual Rate is $30 and is due by Friday, June 5th. Please make your cheque payable to Calvary United Church and we will send one total cheque to Broadview.
BLESSING OF THE FIELDS
The Blessing of the Fields in support of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank and the Caradoc Growing Project will be held on Wednesday, June 3 at 7 pm.
The Blessing, followed by a short business meeting, will be held at Breniar Farms, 7215 Parkhouse Dr. Melbourne. The Rev. Tim Archibald of Oakridge Presbyterian Church will ask for God's support to ensure a good harvest of crops planted by the McCracken and Bolton families. Crops grown on these allotments will be sold and the profits used to help feed our hungry neighbours around the world.
All are welcome.
For further information, contact Kathie Leigh at 519-672-1917 or at bobkatleigh2@gmail.com
MESSAGE FROM BYRON UNITED CHURCH
The Right Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath (45th Moderator of the United Church of Canada) is preaching at Byron United Church for our Good News for Life event on Saturday, June 13. This is your chance to meet her and our other guest speakers, including Michelle Daniel (evangelist) and Rev. Glen Wells.
What is Good News for Life? It’s a two-day evangelism and worship event this June 13 & 14 for both believers and those who are interested in learning more about the Christian faith. It is a time to disconnect from our phones and the ever-depressing cycle of bad news and instead focus on Jesus Christ, the true light of the world. Here is the schedule:
June 13
Worship 10:00 AM (Moderator preaching)
Brunch 11:30 AM
Worship 1:00 PM (Moderator sharing testimony)
June 14
Worship 10:00 AM (Moderator sharing testimony)
Refreshments 11:00 AM
At Good News for Life, our hope is that you will
• Feel uplifted and rejuvenated by sermons, testimonies, and worship.
• Enjoy fellowship and food with a community of welcoming people.
• Find true rest and peace regardless of the challenging realities of life.
Registration is required for Saturday, June 13. Admission is free, but brunch is available on Saturday at 11:30 AM for $10 per person.
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
* CHAMPION - Wednesday - 1:00 - 3:30 pm
* Bible Study - there is no Bible Study this week
BIBLE STUDY
We will resume Bible Study on Thursday, June 11th.
PSALM FOR THE WEEK
Psalm 104: 24, 27-30 from the New International Version Translation
How many are your works, Lord!
In wisdom you made them all;
the earth is full of your creatures.
All creatures look to you
to give them their food at the proper time.
When you give it to them,
they gather it up;
when you open your hand,
they are satisfied with good things.
When you hide your face,
they are terrified;
when you take away their breath,
they die and return to the dust.
When you send your Spirit,
they are created,
and you renew the face of the ground.
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
God, you are the fount of every blessing.
We look to you not simply for our own needs,
but so all of humanity might have daily bread.
Teach us every day to hunger for your justice,
your peace, your understanding. May your
world be renewed by our love for you
in all things. Amen.
Prayer focus: For cancer patients. May they experience God’s healing presence, comfort, and love.