November 3, 2026
Calvary Compass – November 3, 2026 - Calvary United Church, www.calvaryuc.ca
Dear Friends of Calvary,
Our Church Bazaar is on Saturday from 9am to noon. If you are attending, please remember to bring some shopping bags for your purchases. It is cash only and no debit or credit cards.
This Wednesday night is Jazz Vespers at 7:00pm. Hope to see you there!
If you like going to bazaars or concerts, make sure that you check out the bazaar and concert notices listed further down in the Compass.
Worship Services are all live-streamed:
- November 8, 2026 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c7p585UcME
NOTE: The same links will work to view the recorded service, in case you are unable to watch the live-stream.
Recorded service
- November 1, 2026 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-mR0mC2cGM
CHURCH BAZAAR
Our Church bazaar is this Saturday from 9 am to Noon. We will be setting up on the morning of Friday, November 6th.
• If you have made some delicious baked goods, please bring them to the church kitchen on Friday, November 6th between 9 - 11 am for packaging and pricing.
• If you have made some jams and preserves, please bring them to the church between 9 - 11 am on Friday, November 6th so they can be set up on the preserve table.
• If you have any gently used items for the Newly New Table, you can bring them to the church this week and either leave them on the table at the parking lot entrance or on the stage.
• If you are bringing books, DVD's (no VHS tapes) or puzzles, you can bring them this week and leave them either on the table at the parking lot entrance or on the stage.
• If you still have jewelry, scarves, purses and hats to donate, please bring them to the parking lot entrance. The ladies are going to be sorting them on this Thursday.
MESSY CHURCH
Another Messy Church event is happening on Friday, November 13th at Riverside United Church. Everyone is invited to come out, enjoy some tacos and activities. There will also be activities for teens. This event is supported by the Shared Ministries of Wesley-Knox, White Oaks, Riverside and Calvary.
Fall and Christmas Events
It’s that time of year again! Posters for the events listed below are on the bulletin board at the parking lot entrance.
Saturday, November 7
- Calvary Fall Bazaar, 9am to noon
- Elmwood Presbyterian Fall Food Fare and Bazaar, 10am to 1pm
- Siloam United Church Santa Shoppe Bazaar, 10am to 1pm
- Richards Memorial United Church, Holiday Craft Sale & Tea Room, 9am to 1pm
- St. Andrew Memorial Church, Colombian Dinner, 5pm, RSVP by October 30, Tickets $30
Saturday, November 14
- Coro d’Argento (Amabile) concert, “Songs of Life”, Saturday, November 14th at 3:30pm Calvary United Church. Free will offering.
- Richards Memorial UCW Roast Beef Dinner, 5 to 7pm, call 519-455-3470 to purchase tickets
Saturday, November 21
- Lambeth United Church, Holly Berry Bazaar, 11am to 1pm
- Rowntree United Church Christmas Bazaar, 10am to 1 pm
- St. Andrew Memorial, Mistletoe Bazaar, 9am to 1pm
Saturday, November 28
- White Oaks United Church, Annual Christmas Bazaar, 12noon to 3pm
- Fischer & Friends Christmas Concert, St. Andrew Memorial, 7pm, Tickets $15
Saturday, December 5
- Wesley-Knox UC, A Child is Born with Denise Pelley, 7:30pm, Tickets $25
CALVARY CATALYST
Submissions for the next Calvary Catalyst are due Tuesday, November 10th. Please send them to Kim at calvaryuc@execulink.com.
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
• CHAMPION - Wednesday - 1:00 - 3:30 pm
• Bible Study - Thursday - 11:00am - 12 Noon via Zoom
• Property Committee, Monday – 3:00 pm, Church Parlour
BIBLE STUDY
Scripture Readings: Psalm 78; Matthew 25: 1 - 13;
PSALM FOR THE WEEK
Psalm 43: 3 - 4 from the New International Version translation
O send me your light and your faithful care,
let them lead me;
let them bring me to your holy mountain,
to a place where you dwell.
Then I will go to the altar of God,
to God, my joy and my delight.
I will praise you with the lyre,
O God, my God.
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
God of light and life,
we thank you with glad and generous hearts for your
guidance and insight. As our lives are enriched by your
wisdom, enable us to be for others an experience of
your compassion and encouragement.
In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
Prayer focus for the week: Those who are awaiting medical diagnosis or treatment.