October 14, 2026
Calvary Compass – October 14, 2026 - Calvary United Church, www.calvaryuc.ca
Dear Friends of Calvary,
Hopefully, you had a lovely Thanksgiving with family and friends.
On Sunday October 18, the Junior Amabile Singers and Amabile Prima will be providing the music during the service. As this is a special Sunday, Rev. Kerry will be leading worship at Calvary instead of being at Wesley-Knox.
This Saturday, the 31st Scouting groups will be holding their Apple Day! You may encounter them in the community with their apples. This is one of the fundraisers for Scouting. They will also be using our back parking lot, green space and back foyer on Saturday morning. The Meeting Room and Kitchen will be busy with the folks for Community Breakfast.
A reminder that the heat in the Sanctuary has NOT been turned on yet. Please bring a coat or sweater in case Sunday is a little chilly.
Worship Services are all live-streamed:
• October 18, 2026 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKRrOyF6Unc
• October 25, 2026 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiQoMBKXfIY
NOTE: The same links will work to view the recorded service, in case you are unable to watch the live-stream.
Recorded service for
• October 11, 2026 (Thanksgiving) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8I3z-4s5Bo
CANADIAN FOODGRAINS BANK 2026 FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE
This time of the year marks the beginning of Calvary's annual fundraising to support our neighbours around the world who are facing food insecurity and possible famine.
Donation envelopes are available in the church sanctuary and can be put into the offering plates OR dropped off or mailed to the church office at:
Calvary United Church
290 Ridout Street S. London, Ontario N6C 3Z1
1. Make cheque payable to " Canadian Foodgrains Bank".
2. Write " Caradoc Growing Project" in the Memo line in the bottom, left hand corner of the cheque.
3. VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: Cheques must NOT be made out to the church as there is no way to process them.
4. We request that your donations be received by Oct 25, 2026.
E-transferring is also possible:
1. Set up your recipient as caradocgrowing project02@gmail.com ( Note 02 are numbers and not letters)
2. Use Caradoc Growing Project as the contact name
3. Carol Stanley is the Caradoc Growing Project treasurer. Input Carol's email address as castanley97@gmail.com
4. Your full address and postal code must be put in the message box to ensure a tax receipt can be sent to you. Also include Calvary United Church as your faith group.
5. Proceed as your financial institution prompts you.
NOTE that Carol will need to know the answer to your security question, so you need to send that to her in a separate email to castanley97@gmail.com
You may also make a note of Carol's cell phone number 519-902-3357.
Thank you.
CHURCH BAZAAR
In preparation for the Nov. 7th church bazaar, a large plastic container has been placed on the table by the parking lot door if you have any of the following to donate to the jewelry table, please put them in the container.
• jewelry
• scarves
• purses
• hats
Thank you!
Calling All Bakers - Ladies & Gents
We are hoping that you are beginning to think of all the goodies that you like to bake. Your contributions make Calvary’s Sale a success every year!
Things that sell well are cookies, tarts, squares, muffins and small loaves. (no large cakes and pies, thanks)
If your baking freezes well and you would like to store it in either Brenda or Liz’s freezer. Give them a call. Otherwise plan to bring your baking to the kitchen of the church, between 9-11 on Friday Nov, 6, for packing and pricing. Thank you.
Brenda Radforth 519-685-6196 and Liz Macdonald 519-663-5020
LONDON COMMUNITY CHAPLAINCY NO FRILLS GROCERY WALK-A-THON
The Annual Walk-A-Thon takes place on Sunday, October 18th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. We will be walking the 5 km. to the local No Frills to restock the emergency cupboard at the Chaplaincy Office. Carrying the groceries home gives participants the experience of grocery shopping without a car as in the case for many of the families.
The meeting place is 1481 Limberlost Road, Unit 136. The group will be walking to the No Frills on Fanshawe Park Road.
Your donations support all the programming for the families and their children: tutoring, after school homework club, arts and crafts activities and special events over the seasons.
Heather Guild, one of the Chaplaincy Board members and a Calvary member, will be walking on the 18th and appreciates any support you could give to this most worthwhile cause.
Donations of cash and cheques are gratefully accepted as well as e-transfers to ihguild@rogers.com
Thank you!
CHAMPION
On Wednesday, October 28th, we have a special treat happening. The Stetson Brothers - Jerry Fletcher (Catherine's husband), Frank Ridsdale and Jim Zucchero will be performing for us. They have performed at various venues throughout the city. such as the Gathering on the Green. It should be a wonderful performance and everyone is invited to come and hear them. CHAMPION meets at 1:00 pm in the parlour. See you on the 28th.
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
* CHAMPION - Wednesday - 1:00 - 3:30 pm
* Bible Study - Thursday - 11:00 - 12 Noon via Zoom
BIBLE STUDY
Scripture Readings: Psalm 99 VU 819; Matthew 22: 15 - 22;
PSALM FOR THE WEEK
Psalm 34: 1 - 8 from the Contemporary English Bible Translation
I will always praise the Lord.
With all my heart,
I will praise the Lord.
Let all who are helpless,
listen and be glad.
Honour the Lord with me!
Celebrate his great name.
I asked the Lord for help,
and he saved me
from all my fears.
Keep your eyes on the Lord!
You will shine like the sun
and never blush with shame.
I was a nobody, but I prayed,
and the Lord saved me
from all my troubles.
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
Sustaining and enriching God,
with you we have everything we need.
When we seek you, you are always there.
Thank you for blessing us with your love and
sheltering us from every storm
that arises in life. Amen.
Prayer Focus: For our health care practitioners.