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Friday, May 8th
Dear People of Trinity,
Session remains active as together we work through the effects of the coronavirus. Session responded by switching to virtual meetings, by video conference or calling in, and has met four times since the lockdown began on March 18th. Our five new elders have joined our meetings, although they can't be formally ordained until we can worship together again. We are seeking to stay in touch with you, while also focusing on pressing matters relating to our employees, our facilities and grounds and our finances. As shared earlier with the congregation, five of our eight employee positions have either been ended or placed on extended leave, while ministry and operational expenses have been reduced to as close to zero as possible. The Session's next regular meeting is Tuesday, May 19th, at which time we will review our economic sustainability plan, mindful of a loss of almost 50% in income, and our recovery plan for when Trinity returns to its ‘new normal.’ Thank you for your prayers and your continued offerings during these difficult times. Please feel free to be in touch with any member of Session. Thank you.
Session remains active as together we work through the effects of the coronavirus. Session responded by switching to virtual meetings, by video conference or calling in, and has met four times since the lockdown began on March 18th. Our five new elders have joined our meetings, although they can't be formally ordained until we can worship together again. We are seeking to stay in touch with you, while also focusing on pressing matters relating to our employees, our facilities and grounds and our finances. As shared earlier with the congregation, five of our eight employee positions have either been ended or placed on extended leave, while ministry and operational expenses have been reduced to as close to zero as possible. The Session's next regular meeting is Tuesday, May 19th, at which time we will review our economic sustainability plan, mindful of a loss of almost 50% in income, and our recovery plan for when Trinity returns to its ‘new normal.’ Thank you for your prayers and your continued offerings during these difficult times. Please feel free to be in touch with any member of Session. Thank you.
Friday, April 3rd
From the Session to the People of Trinity,
We wanted to give you an update on the impact of the coronavirus closure on Trinity, and our action plans to respond to this.
We are all struggling with the social distancing and isolation required of us. We have tried to respond with our new Ministry Moments, our ongoing Trinity News and connecting by phone. Our leadership teams are continuing to meet to develop plans for responding to the lockdown. Our Session and some of our Ministries have switched to virtual meetings by conference call or the internet.
As you might expect, the coronavirus lockdown is also having quite an adverse impact on our finances. Thank you so much to all of you who have responded by continuing your offerings. This is much appreciated. If you would like more information about this, please see the Donations section on our website - https://www.mytrinity.ca/donate
In addition, our Session has approved a plan to reduce expenses for everything from our facilities and grounds and our office, to spending by our Ministries. We will also be reducing the hours and incomes for some of our staff. We are so thankful for the wage subsidies from our government in minimizing the impact on our staff. We would like to thank all of our staff for their support during these difficult times.
One major challenge is that no one knows how long the coronavirus lockdown will last. In the interim, we will be looking at how we can improve the ways we connect with each other, even if we have to be apart. And we will complete a further reassessment of our operations next month as more information becomes available.
Thank you so much for your support. It's so hard to face the reality that we won't be together to celebrate Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter, with its joyful news of Christ's resurrection. We are so much looking forward to staying in touch and the great day when we can be together, once again.
We wanted to give you an update on the impact of the coronavirus closure on Trinity, and our action plans to respond to this.
We are all struggling with the social distancing and isolation required of us. We have tried to respond with our new Ministry Moments, our ongoing Trinity News and connecting by phone. Our leadership teams are continuing to meet to develop plans for responding to the lockdown. Our Session and some of our Ministries have switched to virtual meetings by conference call or the internet.
As you might expect, the coronavirus lockdown is also having quite an adverse impact on our finances. Thank you so much to all of you who have responded by continuing your offerings. This is much appreciated. If you would like more information about this, please see the Donations section on our website - https://www.mytrinity.ca/donate
In addition, our Session has approved a plan to reduce expenses for everything from our facilities and grounds and our office, to spending by our Ministries. We will also be reducing the hours and incomes for some of our staff. We are so thankful for the wage subsidies from our government in minimizing the impact on our staff. We would like to thank all of our staff for their support during these difficult times.
One major challenge is that no one knows how long the coronavirus lockdown will last. In the interim, we will be looking at how we can improve the ways we connect with each other, even if we have to be apart. And we will complete a further reassessment of our operations next month as more information becomes available.
Thank you so much for your support. It's so hard to face the reality that we won't be together to celebrate Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter, with its joyful news of Christ's resurrection. We are so much looking forward to staying in touch and the great day when we can be together, once again.
Thank you for your
continued generosity!
The coronavirus is continuing to impact us all in ways we could not have imagined just a few weeks ago. Who would have thought that we would not be able to meet for worship on Sundays as Trinity has been doing for over 65 years. And it looks like this may continue for some time to come.
As you might expect, this is having a very significant impact on our finances and I wanted ask for your help in this area.
We want to thank the many members of our congregation who are continuing their offerings even though we aren’t able to meet on Sundays. This is an enormous help.
As you might expect, this is having a very significant impact on our finances and I wanted ask for your help in this area.
We want to thank the many members of our congregation who are continuing their offerings even though we aren’t able to meet on Sundays. This is an enormous help.
Here's how you can help:
- OFFERING ENVELOPES
- E-Transfer
- Pre-Authorized Remittance (PAR)
- Tithe.ly
Tuesday, March 24
Hi Everyone,
This note comes to you this Tuesday evening to share that the difficult decision has been made especially through our Operations Ministry and Convener James Waddell to no longer have the church open for you to visit between 8 am and 8 pm on Wednesdays and 8 am and noon on Sundays. This decision was made in response to the directive of the Government of Ontario and public health authorities, effective 11:59 pm tonight, who have declared only essential services can remain open. A church building is not stated as such.
The building its now officially closed to all but those attending to its well being and to communicating from it. It is sad that we must do this, but we must.
This note comes to you this Tuesday evening to share that the difficult decision has been made especially through our Operations Ministry and Convener James Waddell to no longer have the church open for you to visit between 8 am and 8 pm on Wednesdays and 8 am and noon on Sundays. This decision was made in response to the directive of the Government of Ontario and public health authorities, effective 11:59 pm tonight, who have declared only essential services can remain open. A church building is not stated as such.
The building its now officially closed to all but those attending to its well being and to communicating from it. It is sad that we must do this, but we must.
The Bible passages grounding this third 'Moment' are:
Psalm 40:6-8
Sacrifice and offering you do not desire,
but you have given me an open ear.
Burnt offering and sin offering
you have not required.
Then I said, “Here I am;
in the scroll of the book it is written of me.
I delight to do your will, O my God;
your law is within my heart.”
Isaiah 1:16-17
Wash yourselves; make yourselves clean;
remove the evil of your doings
from before my eyes;
cease to do evil,
learn to do good;
seek justice,
rescue the oppressed,
defend the orphan,
plead for the widow.
Galatians 6:9-10
So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up.
So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all, and especially for those of the family of faith.
Psalm 40:6-8
Sacrifice and offering you do not desire,
but you have given me an open ear.
Burnt offering and sin offering
you have not required.
Then I said, “Here I am;
in the scroll of the book it is written of me.
I delight to do your will, O my God;
your law is within my heart.”
Isaiah 1:16-17
Wash yourselves; make yourselves clean;
remove the evil of your doings
from before my eyes;
cease to do evil,
learn to do good;
seek justice,
rescue the oppressed,
defend the orphan,
plead for the widow.
Galatians 6:9-10
So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up.
So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all, and especially for those of the family of faith.
Take care. In faith, hope and love, Kirk.
Additional information can be found at: https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/health-wellness-care/diseases-medications-vaccines/coronavirus/
Additional information can be found at: https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/health-wellness-care/diseases-medications-vaccines/coronavirus/