October 27, 2026
Calvary Compass – October 27, 2026 - Calvary United Church, www.calvaryuc.ca
Dear Friends of Calvary,
This Sunday, November 1st, at 2 am, we officially turn our clocks back one hour. So don't forget to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night.
Rev. Kerry will be away for Continuing Education from Sunday afternoon to early Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Michelle Owens will be covering for any Emergency Pastoral Care issues.
All are welcome to come to the Stetson Brothers Concert Wednesday afternoon at 1 pm in the Parlour.
Worship Services are all live-streamed:
- November 1, 2026 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-mR0mC2cGM
NOTE: The same links will work to view the recorded service, in case you are unable to watch the live-stream.
Recorded service
• October 18, 2026 – Due to equipment issues, only the last part of this service with the Amabile Choirs was recorded. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4THDK3_exo
• October 26, 2026 – the live-stream starts at Youth Connection:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiQoMBKXfIY
• the complete recording of the service is available here (the live-stream started late due to technical issues).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk7Xk1yE15w
CHURCH BAZAAR
If you have any books, DVD's (no VHS tapes) and puzzles that you would like to donate to the bazaar, please bring them to the church and leave them on the stage. Please do not bring CD's.
Calling All Crafters
A wide variety of craft items have been included at our Annual Church Bazaar in the past and have generated a lot of sales. If you would like to make a donation for the Craft Tables at our upcoming Church Bazaar, please contact Pam Harrison, 519 686-2559 or twoharrisons@rogers.com. Thank you!
The Newly New Tables are looking forward to getting your treasurers for the Fall Bazaar.
Clean those closets and drawers on the next rainy day, cool day. Remember no clothing nor shoes ... but the rest we happily accept!
Hold off on bringing them to the church until the first week of November.
Jewelry
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
Preserves
If you have made some jams and different kinds of preserves , please bring them to the church on Friday, November 6th between 9 -11 so that they can be put onto the preserve table.
CHAMPION
This Wednesday, October 28th, we have a special performance 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. We are able to pay them through a grant from the Paul Seed Foundation which allows local performers to work and share their talent.
Chaplaincy Grocery Run
Thank you to everyone who donated to the Chaplaincy Grocery Run this October! Calvary along with the Guild family and friends raised $2,110 for the children and their families in the Limberlost and Southdale city housing areas. The Co directors are busy with after school programming for the children, weekly events for the families and looking forward toward a busy Christmas season. Your support was greatly appreciated.
Heather Guild and Linda Baker
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
- 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 - Concert
* Bible Study - Thursday - 11:00am - 12 Noon via Zoom
BIBLE STUDY
Scripture Readings: Psalm 107; Matthew 23: 1 - 12;
PSALM OF THE WEEK
Psalm 1: 1 -3 from the International Version translation
Blessed is the one
who does not walk in step with the wicked
or stand in the way that sinners take
or sit in the company of mockers,
but whose delight is in the law of the Lord,
and who mediates on his law day and night.
That person is like a tree planted by streams of water,
which yields its fruit in season
and whose leaf does not wither --
whatever they do prospers.
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
Loving God,
we thank you for always providing for us as
we move through life's seasons.
Enable us to focus on you and not on the
ways that lead us astray.
Continue to bless us so we my flourish with
you as our guide and our hope.
In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
Prayer focus: For bereaved families, friends and neighbours.
Rev. Kerry Stover can be reached at kerry.stover@calvaryunitedchurch.on.ca or by leaving a message on the church's answering machine - 519-434-5526.
Kim Knowles can be reached by emailing her at calvaryuc@execulink.com or leaving a message on the church's answering machine.
Office Hours are Tuesday to Thursday – 9 am to 12 noon and 1 to 4:30 pm and Friday 9 am to 12 noon.