Trinity-St. Andrews United Church
291 Plaunt Street South K7V 1N2 Renfrew, ON, Canada

TSA is pleased to offer a new way for you to connect with us by telephone. We recognize not everyone has access to a computer, so we have partnered with a new company called Sermons By Phone to offer our weekly worship service to you by telephone. Each week we will upload a recording of our worship service to 613-963-0061. This is a local phone number that costs nothing to call. Simply dial in and you can hear the recording of the whole service, from the first notes of the Prelude to the sermon all the way to the final chords of the Postlude. Please feel free to share this number with anyone who might benefit from it. And please let us know if you have found this to be a helpful option to connect.

The read-along service for Sunday, January 31, 2021 has now been posted to our website. http://tsarenfrew.ca//read-along-service-for-sunday-janua/

Welcome to our online service

With Mike McCormick and special guest Scott Auchinleck.

The read-along service for today (Sunday January 3) is posted on our website. http://tsarenfrew.ca//read-along-service-sunday-january-3/

Thanks to Dave McFarlane for organizing this year's service for Christian Unity.

The read-along service for Sunday, January 3, 2021, has been posted to our webpage.

An important (but often forgotten) day in our denominational history: On this day in 1968, the United Church of Canada’s union with the Evangelical United Brethren was formalized. This included a few EUB congregations here in the Ottawa Valley. Cheers!

I received a call from a friend, who was commenting on the fact that our bubbles are getting smaller, and that that they were hearing more often that people are... "cancelling Christmas." They asked me what I'd say, if I were told that I had to cancel Christmas this year. What I said was, "It is impossible to cancel Christmas. Christmas is celebrated each time a disciple of Jesus lives love. Christmas isn't an event. Christmas *is*." Christmas is. (Thanks for the cool graphic, Fey!)

Neither snow, nor snow, nor wet snow, nor deep snow will keep Hump Day Hymns from being posted. Okay, it was pretty close but I got it done in time. This week's episode features Mike speaking via Zoom with Al Torrance. Al is a musician, a sound engineer and has served area musicians for years as President of the Upper Canada Musicians Association. They talk about Al's journey from child drummer to guitar and bass to live sound. Al also graces us with a few gospel flavoured tunes like I'll Fly Away, Teardrops Falling in the Snow and Keep on the Sunny Side. https://youtu.be/K_rooyLj3-0

We are ready for Advent!

It's beginning to look like Advent! more pictures to follow!

The Advent message from our Moderator, the Right Rev. Dr. Richard Bott.

The readalong service for this Sunday, September 27, 2020 has been posted to our website. Please also feel free to download and print the COVID screening questionnaire to bring with you prior to entry of the building. http://tsarenfrew.ca//readalong-service-sunday-september-/

Memorial Service For The Late Dawson Stitt

This week's episode features Mike performing several pieces from the Readers Digest book "Lift Every Voice and Sing". These books have some great faith music from hymns to the Beatles. https://youtu.be/KpvFFj-NShM

Your morning smile.

The sympathy of the congregation is extended to Lynn Stitt and family, on the recent passing of her husband, Dawson. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Zohr Family Funeral Home Renfrew, ON.

We Are One World, One Family: A Prayer for a Guaranteed Livable Income God of all peoples, Creator of a grand cosmos and tiny infants Source of nurture and cre...ation, You call us into relationship with each other. We stand in our own judgement when we turn away from those who suffer. In the midst of affluence and pandemic we hear the cries of those who struggle to survive. Open our ears to those voices, and our hearts to your persuasive Spirit. May we see the needs of our neighbours and advocate for the fair distribution of resources. May we learn the politics of justice and adequacy that we may act with justice, love kindness and walk with humility. Today we remember all who struggle to survive. We specifically hold in our hearts low-income racialized communities who have experienced the most challenges with COVID. We pray for our political leaders that they act with compassion as they are asked to give leadership to implement a guaranteed livable income. Remind us, Holy Wisdom, that through your love, we encounter in each person, friend or stranger, Christs light and love in the world. Grant that we may promote the justice and acceptance that enables peace, a true shalom. Help us to remember that we are one world and one family. Amen Rev. Susan Eagle, Chair, Shining Waters Social and Ecological Justice Commission, with Barry Rieder, Jane Finch Community Ministry. This prayer lifts up the call for a guaranteed livable income program. Find out how you can participate in our vigil on Tuesday, September 22 at 12:30 p.m. local time: http://ow.ly/69Ir50BtJba Shine your light for dignity for all. [Photo: Image by acky24 from Pixabay] #UCCan #UCCanLivableIncome #BasicIncome #Dignity #guaranteedlivableincome

The Readalong service for Sunday, September 20, 2020 has been posted to our website. If you are planning to attend, please download and fill out our Covid Questionnaire. http://tsarenfrew.ca//readalong-service-for-sunday-septem/

Todays episode of Hump Day Hymns is available now. Today Mike shows off his new office while presenting weather related songs. https://youtu.be/pJcVHLLjYIU

Today's episode of Hump Day Hymns is available now. Today Mike shows off his new office while presenting weather related songs. https://youtu.be/pJcVHLLjYIU

We are live and in person here at TSA at 10am. Service will also be streamed live here on FB.

Great news - our Thrift Shop opens today from 12-6! Please be patient with our volunteers!

Our Readalong service for Sunday, September 13 has been posted on our website. http://tsarenfrew.ca//readalong-service-for-sunday-septem/

This weeks Hump Day Hymns is ready for viewing. Today Mike talks about some classical composers and how their music is used in hymns. He also plays some piano pieces by the same composers. This week, Handel, Schubert and Beethoven are featured. https://youtu.be/04Mmc0LYy-4

The TSA Thrift Shop is accepting donations today from 9-2, at the Quarry Avenue door. And the best news - our TSA Thrift Shop will be open for business tomorrow, Thursday September 10 from noon to 6pm! Social distancing protocols and masks are required. We have expanded our Shop to allow for more space to safely enter and shop!

This week's Hump Day Hymns is ready for viewing. Today Mike talks about some classical composers and how their music is used in hymns. He also plays some piano pieces by the same composers. This week, Handel, Schubert and Beethoven are featured. https://youtu.be/04Mmc0LYy-4

Welcome to our first live service!

This Sundays readalong service is now posted on our website, along with our reopening protocols. http://tsarenfrew.ca//readalong-service-for-sunday-septem/ http://tsarenfrew.ca//reopening-protocols-for-sunday-sept/

Tomorrow, September 6th is our first live, in person worship service at TSA. We cant wait to welcome everyone back. There will continue to be a live stream of the service here on FB at 10am each week. For more info on what in person worship will be like, visit our website, and download the questionnaire. http://tsarenfrew.ca/

This Sunday's readalong service is now posted on our website, along with our reopening protocols. http://tsarenfrew.ca//readalong-service-for-sunday-septem/ http://tsarenfrew.ca//reopening-protocols-for-sunday-sept/

Tomorrow, September 6th is our first live, in person worship service at TSA. We can't wait to welcome everyone back. There will continue to be a live stream of the service here on FB at 10am each week. For more info on what in person worship will be like, visit our website, and download the questionnaire. http://tsarenfrew.ca/

Trinity-St. Andrews is pleased to announce that we are re-opening on Sunday September 6! Protocols are in effect to ensure a safe worship experience for everyone. If you are able to print and fill out a screening questionnaire, please do so and bring it with you on Sunday! We look forward to seeing everyone again!... http://tsarenfrew.ca//reopening-protocols-for-sunday-sept/

Todays guest on Hump Day Hymns is Laurel Tye. Laurel is a singer, a choral leader, and educator, a dog lover, and a fan of all things that sparkle. She talks of growing up in a Salvation Army household and sings some of her favourites.

Trinity-St. Andrew's is pleased to announce that we are re-opening on Sunday September 6! Protocols are in effect to ensure a safe worship experience for everyone. If you are able to print and fill out a screening questionnaire, please do so and bring it with you on Sunday! We look forward to seeing everyone again!... http://tsarenfrew.ca//reopening-protocols-for-sunday-sept/

Today's guest on Hump Day Hymns is Laurel Tye. Laurel is a singer, a choral leader, and educator, a dog lover, and a fan of all things that sparkle. She talks of growing up in a Salvation Army household and sings some of her favourites.

The TSA Thrift Shop is accepting donations today (Wed. Sept. 2) from 9-2pm at the Quarry Avenue door.

Todays guest on Hump Day Hymns is Laurel Tye. Laurel was musical director for the Mississippi Mudds when I did their production of HMS Pinafore a few years bac...k. She and I have remained friends and she is a great guest as she is a singer, an educator and Salvation Army-er. Video goes live at 12:30 pm. https://youtu.be/e9ird0kJvyw

Today's guest on Hump Day Hymns is Laurel Tye. Laurel was musical director for the Mississippi Mudds when I did their production of HMS Pinafore a few years bac...k. She and I have remained friends and she is a great guest as she is a singer, an educator and Salvation Army-er. Video goes live at 12:30 pm. https://youtu.be/e9ird0kJvyw

With the Rev. James Murray, the Rev. Dr. Christine Johnson, and Music Director Mike McCormick.

The United Church of Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev. Michael Blair as its new General Secretary beginning November 1, 2020. The role o...f General Secretary, General Council is a permanent position, providing leadership in the direction, management, and coordination of the affairs of the church working in close collaboration with the Moderator, who is elected every three years as the churchs spiritual leader and spokesperson. Find out more: http://ow.ly/8xg750BbIP0 #UCCan

The read-along service has been posted onto our webpage for this Sunday, August 30. Please note this a pre-recorded service. http://tsarenfrew.ca//read-along-service-for-sunday-augus/

Today's Hump Day Hymns features Mike speaking with Tim Readman of Vancouver. This is Mike's first attempt at collaborating with a remote friend with some interesting results. They talk and sing many folk songs. https://youtu.be/8BRIztFzEAE

The TSA Thrift Shop is reopening September 10th 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. New look with added space making it easier for customer social distancing. Please use Quarry St Entrance. Face masks required. All summer wear and pants are half price. Donation drop off times: Mondays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.... Thursdays during store hours 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. See more

Todays Hump Day Hymns features Mike speaking with Tim Readman of Vancouver. This is Mikes first attempt at collaborating with a remote friend with some interesting results. They talk and sing many folk songs. https://youtu.be/8BRIztFzEAE

The TSA Thrift Shop is accepting donations today from 9-2 via the Quarry Ave. entrance only.

Heres a preview for this weeks Hump Day Hymns. Mikes guest is Tim Readman, a musician living in Vancouver. Here they do an extremely socially distant version of Michael Row the Boat Ashore. https://youtu.be/ogO3WO9pT68