Calvary Compass – March 10, 2026 - Calvary United Church, www.calvaryuc.ca

Dear Friends of Calvary,

The warmer weather has come for a spell. Knowing that it is still March and Canada, we should enjoy it while it lasts.

The next Lenten worship service will be at Calvary for Jazz Vespers on Wednesday night at 7:00 pm.

This Thursday's Midday Organ Recital will feature Catherine Gray. Catherine is the daughter of Fran and Vince Gray and is very involved in Metropolitan U.C. youth choir and their music programme.

If your youth is interested in Confirmation, please let Rev. Kerry know by Sunday, March 15th.

Rev. Dr. Rob Apgar-Taylor will be conducting our worship service on Sunday.

Worship Services are all live-streamed:

March 15 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2rxDVqp5ag

March 22 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8EuMjypQhg

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

Recorded service for

March 8 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzjcGObZJ3c

P.I.E. SUNDAY

On March 8th, members of the Affirming Committee served scrumptious pieces of pie to the congregation during Coffee Hour.

The event was in honour of National Affirming/P.I.E. Day which is officially celebrated on March 14.

P.I.E. stands for Public, Intentional and Explicit which are the guiding principles for affirming churches to be welcoming to all people, no matter their race, abilities or gender identity.

LONDON COMMUNITY CHAPLAINCY

Calvary's Lenten Project for 2026 is to provide financial support to the London Community Chaplaincy. The Chaplaincy encompasses both Southdale and Limberlost Chaplaincies. The financial support will help to provide funds for the children and youth activities residing there such as after school gatherings, camping experiences, learning opportunities for teens, celebrations, sporting equipment and events, etc.

If you are able, please address your cheque to "The London Community Chaplaincy" and NOT Calvary. There are donation envelopes at the back of the sanctuary for your use.

The Board of the London Community Chaplaincy is looking for people to join their Board of Directors. They hold monthly meetings and support the chaplaincy team events throughout the year. If you are considering joining or would like to learn more about the Board, please connect with Heather Guild (519-860-2476).

FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR PURSUING POST-SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATION

Application Deadline: April 30, 2026.

The Board of Trustees administers two programmes designed to provide financial assistance to eligible applicants pursuing post-secondary school education at a Canadian University or College. The application deadline for the school year starting this September is April 30.

Fill details and application forms for the Scholarship Programme or Bursary Programme are on the church's website:

https://www.calvaryuc.ca/bursary-program

CONFIRMATION CLASSES

The Confirmation classes for this year will be on May 1st and 2nd - Friday evening and Saturday workshop.

If your loved one is in grade 8 or older, or you are an adult, you are encouraged to reach out to Rev. Kerry if interested in being part of this year's confirmation class. Please let Rev. Kerry know by March 15th.

We ask if anyone wants to be a mentor/sponsor for the confirmed, please let Rev. Kerry know.

A mentor/sponsor accompanies the confirmed on their journey as they explore their faith, life and religion, and the mentor/sponsor develops a supportive and encouraging relationship with them. They can meet several times or on a needed basis. Often, and it is encouraged, the mentor/sponsor and confirmed meet in a local coffee shop where you discuss any questions the confirmand has after they have attended the workshops. Please note: mentors/sponsors will need to have a police vulnerability sector check completed. Any questions or concerns, reach out to Rev. Kerry.

KIDS SUMMER CAMP

Wesley-Knox U.C. will be hosting a summer camp from June 29 - August 28 for children aged 4 to 12.

Trivia Night and Chili Dinner

Wesley-Knox U.C. is holding a Trivia Night and Chili Dinner on March 21st.

ANNUAL CANADIAN FOODGRAINS BANK MEETING

Everyone is invited to the upcoming spring meeting of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. These meetings are being held across Ontario with the closest one to London being held:

March 25th

St. Andrew's United Church

60 West Ave. St. Thomas, Ont.

10:30 am meeting with refreshments

This will be an opportunity to learn about GFGB work around the world and to meet Michelle Butterfield-Kocis, the new Ontario regional representative. Also in Attendance will be Andy Harrington, the executive director of Canadian Foodgrains Bank as special speaker.

Please contact Kathie Leigh if you have any questions. (bobkatleigh2@gmail.com)

CHAMPION

This Wednesday, a nutritionist will be coming to talk to us about good nutrition for seniors. She will be starting her presentation at 1:45 pm. All are welcome to come even if you are not part of CHAMPION.

On March 25th, Jean Ramer will be talk to us about her book that she wrote about interesting places in Old South. Her articles used to be featured in the Old South News.

MEETINGS THIS WEEK

* CHAMPION - Wednesday - 1:00 - 3:30 pm

* Jazz Vespers - Wednesday - 7:00 pm

* Bible Study - Thursday - 10:30 - 11:30 am via Zoom

* Midday Organ Recital - Thursday - 11:45am - 12:45 pm

BIBLE STUDY

Scripture Readings: John 9: 1 -17; John 9: 18 -41:

PSALM OF THE WEEK

Psalm 84: 11, 12 from the Contemporary Version Bible translation

Our Lord and our God,

you are like the sun

and also like a shield.

You treat us with kindness

and with honour,

never denying any good thing

to those who live right.

Lord God All-Powerful,

you bless everyone

who trusts you.

PRAYER FOR THE WEEK

As I/we prepare for the joy of Easter in a few weeks,

restore what has been broken within me/us and

cleanse me/us of guilt and fear.

May your Spirit renew my/our commitment

to walk in your ways so that I/we may be

a reflection of your love to all those I/we encounter. Amen.

Prayer focus: For Peacemakers at home and abroad.