May 20, 2026
Calvary Compass – May 20, 2026 - Calvary United Church, www.calvaryuc.ca
Dear Friends of Calvary,
Hopefully you had a nice long weekend. With the weather being warm and sunny, hopefully you were able to get some of your outside jobs started or done.
This is a reminder that the mulch for the gardens arrives this Thursday and the Calvary Green team would appreciate all the volunteers who are willing to help distribute and spread the mulch. Please remember to bring your own shovel and rake. If it rains on Thursday, the group will meet on Friday. Both starting times are at 9:00 am.
This Saturday, (May 23rd) Calvary's Scouting Group is holding a bottle and can drive. If you have any liquor bottles, beer bottles or cans or other returnable bottles, there will be someone in the church parking lot from 9: 00 - 11:00 am to take them. Thank you in advance for contributing.
Worship Services are all live-streamed:
May 24 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObMzHYHxFMo
May 31 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCKnpcSokBY
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 17 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bruDJBimeWk
REQUEST FROM THE PROPERTY COMMITTEE
Help is needed with opening and/or closing the church on Sundays. Arrival at 9:45 am to unlock doors, do light prep duties and then lock some doors a few minutes into the service. The post-service duties are to close up the sanctuary and ensure all outer doors are locked. If you can help occasionally with this or if you would like additional details, please contact Marg LaRocque at mglarocque@rogers.com or 519-681-7810.
Interested in becoming a member at Calvary?
Interested in becoming a member at Calvary or any of the churches in the Shared Ministry? You don’t need to wait any longer. Rev. Rob will be holding two classes both on ZOOM at 7pm, May 25 and June 3rd.
The first session will cover United Church of Canada history and theology. The second session will be on the organization of the United Church and our local congregations. (basically how do we run ourselves and what the varying committees are for).
If interested email Rev. Kerry at kerry.stover@calvaryunitedchurch.on.ca or call the church office at 519-434-5526.
Calvary will be receiving new members on June 7th.
MAY IS PAR MONTH!
PAR stands for Pre-Authorized Remittance and if you participate, your church offering is automatically debited from your bank account monthly. PAR makes giving easy and provides a reliable income for the church. You can sign up for PAR by contacting Kim in the office. There is an Authorization form for you to complete. Please note that you can change the amount of your gift or cancel it at any time by contacting the office.
Currently we have 51 families participating in PAR.
WEBINAR ON LIVING INTO 2S AND LGBTQIA+ APOLOGY
On June 9th on ChurchX, there is a webinar presented by the United Church. Anyone can join ChurchX by pressing the appropriate buttons. In order to view it, go to the following site:
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.
MOVIE AT RIVERSIDE UNITED
Riverside Affirm invites members of the Shared Ministry to the award-winning made for TV movie, "Prayers for Bobby"
on Monday, June 8 at 7:00 pm in our sanctuary. This is a free event, rated TV PG 14 about a conservative Christian family's journey with their gay son. No tickets required. Please note content warning on attached poster.
BOTTLE COLLECTION
The Scouting group from Calvary is having a bottle collection fundraiser on Saturday, May 23rd in the morning. If you have any returnable bottles such as wine or beer bottles, you can bring them to the Calvary parking lot from 9:00am – 11am and they will take your bottles. Thank you in advance for supporting this fundraiser.
U.C.W. POT LUCK PICNIC LUNCH
All of the ladies of the Shared Ministry are invited to a pot luck lunch picnic at Riverside United on Tuesday, June 2nd.
WHITE OAKS UNITED CHURCH YARD AND TRUNK SALE
On Saturday, June 6th from 8:00 am - 12 Noon, White Oaks UC is having a Yard and Trunk Sale.
FOOD HANDLER'S COURSE
White Oaks is offering the Food Handler's Course on Saturday, June 20th. It is an all-day session including the test for certification. The cost is $60/person. If you are interested, please contact Beth Woods to get your name on the list. (churchoffice@whiteoaksunitedchurch.ca )
PRESERVE AND JAM JARS
Some of the people are starting to make jams and preserves. If you have jars that you do not need, please leave them in a box in the entrance way by the parking lot door.
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
• CHAMPION - Wednesday - 1:00 - 3:30 pm
• Church Council - Wednesday - 7:00 pm via Zoom
• Bible Study - There is no bible study this week as Kerry has another commitment.
BIBLE STUDY
The next Bible Study will be Thursday, May 28th.
PSALM FOR THE WEEK
Psalm 99: 2 - 5 from Legacy Standard Bible translation
Yahweh is great in Zion,
And He is exalted above all the peoples,
Let them praise Your great and awesome name;
Holy is He.
The strength of the King loves {c}justice;
You have established {d}equity;
You have done justice and righteousness in Jacob.
Exalt Yahweh our God
And worship at the footstool of His feet;
Holy is He.
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
Creator God. as we continue to enjoy the beauty of the change of seasons, we give you thanks for all that Your creation reveals to us. Renew our strength when we feel weary and grant us wisdom in our daily decisions. Surround each of us with Your peace, and let this be a season of grace, growth, and renewed hope. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Prayer focus this week: for the transgender and non-binary persons, who are beloved children of God.