Trinity Christian Reformed Church
13427 57 St T5A2G1 Edmonton, AB, Canada

CHRISTMAS EVE PLAY If your son/daughter is interested in being part of the Christmas Eve play this year - please email me by Sunday! Once I know who is all interested, I'll send an email with the plan and you can let me know if it is doable and if they can commit. I'll give you a hint! It involves some recording at home...... Thanks, Hilary [email protected] See more

Faith Practices Project for November: Generosity! Generosity is often associated with financial giving, but there are many other ways to engage with this faith practice! Join us, by participating in this one week generosity challenge (https://www2.crcna.org//faith-practices-project-generosity) Here is a brief look at what we will be doing each day:... Sunday - Engage in scripture Monday - Generosity of Thought Tuesday: Gifts, Talents, and Skills Wednesday: Mentoring Thursday: Money Friday: Time Saturday: Possessions Keep this link handy so you can check in daily! Let us know in the comments if you're going to join in!

**GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT** These past few days (and weeks and months...) have been stressful for many of us. We are hoping, amidst all of this uncertainty and stress, to bring some happiness! Starting December 1st, we will be posting 12 Days of Giveaways! Wondering how to enter? Each day we will post a new giveaway with a little trivia question - like the post and comment your answer - and you will be entered to win that giveaway! That's it! ... Please help spread the word by liking our page and sharing the posts so that we can spread some Christmas cheer :)

Day of Encouragement 2020 zoom online! Are you looking for stories that will encourage you during this strange season of pandemic and change? Join us to hear from pastors, chaplains, front line practitioners and more. Choose from workshops that will give you a taste of spiritual direction, art therapy or a deeper connection with nature. This event will take place on Saturday November 7, 2020 and is free but requires registration to receive the zoom link and plan for workshops. Share and register now at www.doe2020.eventbrite.ca

Faith Practices Project: Gratitude This passage from Colossians talks about freely flowing gratitude. This week, write down the letters of the alphabet and try to think of things you’re grateful for that start with each of those letters. If you are open to sharing, share some of your letters in the comments below!

Advent begins this Sunday, November 29th. Do you have an Advent devotion that you're planning on going through? Let us know if you have any ideas! Here are some suggestions: "He Will Be Our Peace" - CRCNA - http://justice.crcna.org/advent Jesse Tree Family Devotions - RCA - for families with elementary-aged children and younger - https://www.faithward.org/jess/jesse-tree-family-devotions/... Jesse Tree Advent Personal Devotions - RCA - https://www.faithward.org/jesse-tree/jesse-tree-devotions/

Faith Practices Project: Gratitude Check out this passage from Luke. This passage is full of vivid sensory images: The wetness of tears. The woman using her own hair to dry Jesus’ feet after she wept on them. An entire bottle of perfume poured out as an offering of gratitude. Open a bottle of perfume or essential oil or burn a scented candle as you read the entire story in verses 36-50 slowly, imagining that you were there in the room. What do you see, hear, smell, feel? Share with us in the comments!

Check out the following Bible passages and think about some of the following questions (https://www2.crcna.org//fait/generosity-scripture-readings). If you'd like to share your answers, leave them in the comments below! What would it be like to share possessions with a group of people not related to you? How might you find more joy in giving generously?... How might you remind yourself daily of God’s generous love for you?

Faith Practices Project: Before you begin any faith practice, its helpful to take stock of how that practice does or does not show up in your life already. Check out this article for helpful tips on creating a life-giving personal Sabbath practice (https://www.crcna.org//creating-life-giving-personal-sabba). How is your mind, body, and spirit feeling lately?

Wondering how to foster generosity within your own household? Check out this link (https://wow-students.org/11643-2/) for some great ideas you can easily do with your family (or individually)! Which one are you hoping to try?

Faith Practices Project Week 1: Sabbath - what does Sabbath mean to you? Check out this article by Chris Schoon (https://www.crcna.org//sabbath-gift-restoration-and-realig) about his view of Sabbath. Let us know if you agree or disagree, and how you practice Sabbath!

FAITH PRACTICES PROJECT Welcome to September! "Intentionally connecting with Christ..." is the first piece of Trinitys vision statement. During these past few months this has been challenging for most of us. Faith Formation Ministries of the CRC is launching a new initiative that could help! Check out this page to start a 12-month journey practicing the spiritual disciplines, growing in your relationship with Jesus Christ. Great resources for families and individuals. https://www.crcna.org/FaithFormation/practices

Join us this Sunday for in-person services! To register, check your email or, if we missed you, sign up via this link to worship with us in person on August 23rd! Youll need to wear a mask, but we cant wait to see you! https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLScGekpSAUEE0GzT6A/viewform

This is tomorrow! If you missed the sermon and want to feel caught up - you can catch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0nn5lPuDPQ

We realize that while answering some questions about Gods Sovereignty on Sunday - we also raised some. This is an important and big topic and our church wants to answer your questions. We are looking forward to Scott Christensen joining us. We will begin by asking the zeroing in on these questions in light of Gods sovereignty 1. How do we tell God we love him freely? 2. Why do we take responsibility for our sin? 3. How do we understand evil? After this discussion - we welc...ome all questions from the congregation. As we do not know how many people will be joining us - please send your questions to Pastor Hilary by August. 4th. She will either arrange for you to ask your question or ask on your behalf. Depending on time, we will go into questions such as: prayer, evangelism, limitations of free will, the concept of human freedom, etc. For those unable to join - the dialogue will be recorded. For more information on Scott Christensen: https://www.prpbooks.com/authors/scott-christensen

Beginning on Wednesday, August 5, the Trinity Mobile Grocery Store will be moving to a new time slot! There will still be the same great products and service as before - come shopping in the Trinity parking lot!

Hey Gods people at Trinity CRC, its Communion Sunday! Dont forget to prepare your elements. Pastor Hilary is preaching from Isaiah 46 this morning if you want to give it a read prior to service.

Hi everyone! Just a note to say that Fresh Routes is cancelled tomorrow because of Canada Day. Thanks!

See you soon, Grads and Dads!

Join Pastor Rich for morning devotions, from yesterday - June 19th.

Reminder: Our Fathers Day and Graduation event is tomorrow at 10am. Dont forget to bring your VBS and Mosaic Centre donations. See you all there!

Calling Trinity Dads and Grads. We hope to see you this Saturday between 10 and 12 noon in the church parking lot. Stop by for a Fathers day hello and treat. Grads...this means those going into grade 1, going into grade 10, those finishing high school and those finishing university... pop by for a special treat and photo op. See you there!!!!

Pastor Rich leads us in morning devotions on June 16th

Devotion: Psalm 134 Join Pastor Michael as he finishes off the Psalms of Ascent. This Psalm looks at blessing God with our praise and God blessing us.

Coming to our Fathers Day/Graduation celebration on June 20th? Do you want to donate and are wondering what to bring? Here is a list of what the Deacons will be collecting! Along with donations, feel free to drop off any tithing and pick up a Banner and Today devotion book!

Were inviting all Trinity men and 2020 Graduates to drive through the parking lot on June 20th from 10am to noon to receive a gift. The church staff will be there to greet you and the deacons will also be there to receive donations for the Mosaic Centre (details to follow). We cant wait to see you!

Devotion: Psalm 133 Join Pastor Michael in this mornings devotion from Psalm 133 where we look at the call to Christian unity and a way to work toward it.

ICYMI: Watch as Pastor Rich talks with Brian Doerksen about his thoughts on ministry during this time of COVID-19. Thanks Brian Doerksen for providing us with this interview. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and love for the Lord!

Our denominational leaders posted this statement in light of racism. Lets pray for our world.

Pastor Rich looks at Psalm 11 with us. As we face injustices in our world, its important to start with recognizing that God is on the Throne.

To the congregation of Trinity CRC, What happened in Minneapolis and its subsequent responses across the country has spread into the hearts and lives of Canadians, including many of you. As pastors we feel that it is important to offer words of guidance. Sadly, this is not the first time that injustice has made its way into the headlines. In the middle of the 20th century in southern Africa a struggle was waged against the systematic oppression brought on by apartheid. People... today are still crying out against systems and attitudes of injustice, which begs the question if any progress has been made. In 1986 the reformed churches of southern Africa drafted the Confession of Belhar. Using this as a guide to our response to the current situation, we confess that God is a God of justice and that as his people we too stand against injustice. We stand against any and all injustice, especially that directed toward people of color and minority groups. Standing with God against injustice will look different for each of us: for some it may mean participating in local, peaceful protests; for others it may mean engaging in respectful conversations with people who hold opposing viewpoints; still for others it may mean taking a serious look inward at different ways we hold attitudes of prejudice. As Gods people we stand against injustice and stand with those who are wronged. May the words of the Confession of Belhar be to us a reminder of the character of the God we serve, a corrective for any of our views not in line with Gods will for his people, and an encouragement to stand as his image-bearers in our hurting world. The Pastors of Trinity CRC You can find the Confession of the Belhar in its entirety here: https://www.crcna.org//contemporary-test/confession-belhar

Join us on the evening of June 4th for a live interview with singer songwriter Brian Doerksen! He will be joining Pastor Rich at 7:30pm. Join via ZOOM Meeting ID: 768 645 247

Join Pastor Rich for Morning Devotions as he walks us through Psalm 9 - living a thankful life under the rule of the Lord.

Watch as Pastor Michael leads a devotion on Psalm 132, looking at Gods faithfulness to a people longing for a godly leader.

Hope this doesnt happen to you when we are together again...

Watch as Pastor Michael leads us through a devotion on Psalm 131, looking at our relationship with the Lord. Note: the video freezes about halfway through, but the audio is unaffected.

This years neighborhood gardening with Community Corner. You cant tell, but Carolyn is laughing. Carolyn Van Boom

Pastor Rich leads us in a look at Psalm 8 this morning.

Check out the morning devotion from Pastor Rich as he looks at Psalm 3, a reminder that God surrounds us as a shield on all sides.

Good morning Trinity! There are some people who wanted to say hello. Any guesses who they are?

Check out a contemporary version of Martin Luthers song based on Psalm 130, From the Depths of Woe, by Indelible Grace. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aVWBSmghAs