Trinity Annan United Church

10/12/2026

09/30/2026

Orange Shirt Day/National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30, is a time to remember and honour Indigenous children who were taken from their communities and families to residential institutions.

Every year on Orange Shirt Day/National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we wear an Orange Shirt to remember children like Phyllis Webstad whose beautiful and special orange shirt was taken from her when she entered residential school. We remember children who didn’t return home, we remember survivors and their families who suffer with intergenerational trauma stemming from this system.

The United Church is responsible for 15 residential schools operated between 1849 and 1969. About 6.7% of the approximately 80,000 residential school students still alive today attended United Church schools.

In 1998, the church apologized specifically for its role in Indian Residential Schools, and since 2008 has been actively engaged in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC), which was created to address the history and legacy of Indian Residential Schools.

Creator and Sustainer of Life
Grant us Grace and Mercy for the difficult journey ahead
We seek to repair our past, going forward on a shared road of blessing and goodwill.
Lord Hear Our Prayer
Grant us Peace and Knowledge to know your ways
We seek a new path that supports those in need and those who struggle in these times.
Lord Hear Our Prayer
Grant us Purpose and Commitment to make collective choices
We seek to act for the care of our neighbours, and for the wellbeing of our communities.
Lord Hear Our Prayer
May we contend with our history in healing ways
May we seek a new unity and the promise of a new beginning.
Lord Hear Our Prayer

09/23/2026

🧡 Grandparenting Sunday & Orange Shirt Sunday 🧡

Join us at Trinity Annan United Church on Sunday, September 27 at 10:30 a.m. as we gather together to honour the gift of grandparents, celebrate the connections between generations, and remember the children and families impacted by the residential school system.

On Orange Shirt Sunday, we wear orange to affirm that Every Child Matters and to continue the work of listening, remembering, learning, and reconciliation.

Whether you are a grandparent, grandchild, parent, friend, or simply looking for a welcoming community, all are welcome!

📅 Sunday, September 27
⏰ 10:30 a.m.
📍 Trinity Annan United Church

🧡 Wear orange if you can, and join us as we worship, remember, and celebrate together.

All are welcome.

09/02/2026

September 30 is Orange Shirt Day—a day to honour residential school Survivors, remember the children who never returned home, and affirm that Every Child Matters.

We acknowledge the harms caused by the residential school system and their ongoing impacts on First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. We remain committed to truth, justice, healing, right relations, continued learning, and meaningful action.

Wearing an Orange Shirt can be one expression of remembrance, reflection, learning, and solidarity.

EVERY CHILD MATTERS is a trademark owned by the Orange Shirt Society and is used under license. Adult and children sizes are available.

Order by September 10 to ensure production and delivery time to the church. Email [email protected] to order yours!

08/21/2026

GatheringWorship.ca is an online resource to help you plan worship services quickly and efficiently and share prayers and resources with people across the country and around the world.

On Wednesday, October 28 at 11:00 a.m. ET, join us for a free webinar to learn more about the features of GatheringWorship.ca, how to navigate the site, and how it can support your worship planning and ministry.

Sign up for the webinar: https://united-church.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OjzKUrARTY-qVzCwO8AUZQ

Find out more about GatheringWorship.ca: https://gatheringworship.ca

08/16/2026

Last minute tickets are still up grabs, with sales ending at the end of the day today!

If you don’t have your tickets today is your last chance! Please call for tickets direct 519-377-1092.

08/13/2026

Please sign this e-petition calling on the Government of Canada to take concrete steps to protect Palestinian children facing violence on a daily basis, detention without charges or a fair trial, and even death.

Join the ecumenical network of Canadians saying, "Canada, Stand Up for Palestinian Children's Rights."

Note: after signing the petition, an email will be sent to confirm your signature. To ensure your action has impact, please ensure you follow up immediately and click the link sent to your email.

Sign the petition here: https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Sign/e-7580

Thank you for your solidarity.

United Action for Justice

07/12/2026

Our prayers are with all those affected by the shooting at a street festival in Toronto on Saturday night, where two men were killed and a number of others seriously injured.

Thousands of people were present at the Salsa on St. Clair festival when the shooting occurred, including families, children, and seniors.

Loving God we hold in prayer and concern communities in Toronto deeply affected by the recent shooting at a summer festival.

We pray for the victims and their families, those injured, and those providing medical care, the first responders, and those terrified from witnessing the events.

Bring your comfort, your justice and your healing, dear God.

In the name of the One who brings peace. Amen.

[Photo: Cara Czech / The United Church of Canada]

07/09/2026

Rev. Brenna Baker, Community of Faith Stewardship Support Staff, has some stewardship strategies to propel your community of faith through the lazy days of summer