March 17, 2026
Calvary Compass – March 17, 2026 - Calvary United Church, www.calvaryuc.ca
Dear Friends of Calvary,
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
The next Lenten series Wednesday Worship Service is at White Oaks United Church at 7:00 pm
The next Thursday Music at Midday Organ Recital's performers are Dr. Wayne Carroll on organ and Braylon Belanger, baritone. They will be performing selections from Mendelssohn's Elijah.
Worship Services are all live-streamed:
March 22 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8EuMjypQhg
March 29 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhuDIXqmwtk
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 15 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2rxDVqp5ag
Jazz Vespers on March 11, 2026
left to right: Ian MacKay, Larry Ernewein, Rev. Kerry, Rev. Michelle, Nevin Campbell, Ken McLagan
SPAGHETTI DINNER
On Friday, March 20th, Strathroy United Church is hosting a spaghetti dinner starting at 5:30 pm. The proceeds will be going to support Canadian Foodgrains Bank. All are welcome!
DISCUSSION ON HOMELESSNESS AND FOOD INSECURITY
A panel on homelessness and food insecurity is happening at Paul's Place (St.Paul's Social Services) on Thursday, March 26 from 4-5:30pm. Registration is requested through Eventbrite. According to the site, the deadline for registration is March 19.
The following link lists the panel members and has a registration link at the end.
https://paulsplaceon.ca/events/homelessness-and-food-insecurity/2026-03-26
The following link to get directly to registration.
BOOK LAUNCH
On March 12th, there was the book launch of Temitope (Josephine ) Soewu's book entitled "The Crown and the Burden, A firstborn's journey into a polygamous home." Temitope is Praise, Pearl and Peniel's mother. A copy will be available in the church's library. If you wish your own copy, please let Marg LaRocque or Kim Knowles know and we will get them from Temitope.
Trivia Night and Chili Dinner
Wesley-Knox U.C. is holding a Trivia Night and Chili Dinner on March 21st. See attached poster for details.
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
On March 25th, Jean Ramer will be talking 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:
* Trustees - Tuesday- 7:30 pm via Zoom
* CHAMPION - Wednesday - 1:00 - 3:30 pm
* Lenten Series - Wednesday - 7:00pm - White Oaks U.C.
* Bible Study - Thursday - 10:30 - 11:30 am - via Zoom
* Midday Organ Recital - Thursday - 11:45 am - 12:45 pm
BIBLE STUDY:
Scripture Readings - Ezekiel 37: 1 - 14; John 11: 1 - 45;
PSALM FOR THE WEEK
Psalm 117 from the new Revised Standard Version updated edition
Praise the Lord, all you nations!
Extol him, all you people!
For great is his steadfast love toward us,
and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.
Praise the Lord!
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
PRAYER FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY ( from St. Patrick's breastplate)
I rise today through God's strength to pilot me;
God's might to uphold me,
God's wisdom to guide me,
God's eye to look before me,
God's ear to hear me,
God's word to speak for me,
God's hand to guard me,
God's way to lie before me,
God's shield to protect me,
God's hosts to save me,
From snares of the devil,
From temptations of vices,
From every one who desires me ill,
Afar and anear,
Alone or in a multitude.
I arise today
Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,
Through a belief in the Threeness,
Through a confession of the Oneness
Of the Creator of creation. Amen.
Prayer focus for the week: For victims of war as they find refuge in unfamiliar places and grieving for loved ones.