Congregational Life

Congregational Life

June 11th Update

Rev. Robin Jacobson updates the Trinity United Church community on the latest news regarding the Covid crisis, now and moving ahead.

Financial Statements Dec 31,2019

Trinity United Church’s 2019 financial statements (unaudited) are now available for review. David Green, Treasurer would be happy to discuss the statements for anyone wishing.  An online “fireside chat” will be scheduled soon for al those interested and the discussion will include a review of 2019 results, 2020 year to date, and forecasted expenditures and budget for 2020.  More details to follow.  David can be reached by email at djgreen.hou@gmail.com or by phone at 250-503-5202.   2019_FS_Trinity United Church

Trinity 2020 Proposed Budget

Click on the link to review Trinity’s Budget for 2020… TUC 2020 budget Trinity United Church 2020 Budget Notes Please review the document “Trinity United Church 2020 Spending Plans” TUC is forecasting a substantial budget deficit for 2020. As discussed in 2019, additional hiring of a CYF staff member and a facilities manager would increase our operating costs. While congregational giving has increased in 2019 and is forecasted to increase further in 2020, it’s not expected that revenues will match…

Trinity 1985 to Rebuild

Pictures tell of the fire that destroyed the old church building in 1985 and the building of the current church.

Thank you John

The congregation gave Rev. Dr. John Burton a rousing applause in appreciation for his leadership this past two months. And what better way to top that, with cake.

Thank you Liz

Trinity is grateful for the transitional ministry provided by Rev. Liz Bowyer this past year.

New Lead Minister Announced

The Trinity United Church Search Committee is pleased to announce that Robin Jacobson will be our next Lead Minister!  Robin comes to Trinity United from North Lonsdale United Church in North Vancouver, where he served for eighteen years.

Advent & Christmas Services

Here is a listing of the upcoming special services. Dec 2, 2018: First Sunday of Advent – Hope; a special White Gift offering for Alexis Park School students will be received and blessed. Dec 9, 2018: Second Sunday of Advent – Peace; with Communion celebrated. Dec. 15, 2018, Saturday at 2:30 PM, Blue Christmas, reception to follow. Dec 16, 2018: Third Sunday of Advent – Joy. Dec 23, 2018: 10 AM – Fourth Sunday of Advent – Love. Dec 24, 2018:…

Year to Date Financials

TUC YTD 9-30-18 Click on the link above to view the new format for presenting Trinity United Church’s financials for the year to date 2018, through September 30th.

Board Report – Sep 2018

The Trinity Board met in late August and is scheduled to meet again on September 30th. A key component of the Board’s work is to update and develop policies related to the Board’s operations and the work of the Lead Minister and Ministry teams. This is the focus of our work at present. The Board expects it will be able to create a clearer picture of the fundamentals of our new Governance Model with an updated Policy Book that will…

Board Report – July 3

The Trinity Board has been very involved in the past six months with matters related to the every day running of the Church.  Although this is not normally the role of the Board, the present circumstances have altered our course somewhat.  Until our Supply Minister arrived in mid February it became necessary for the Board to take on the Lead Minister’s duties which included supporting the staff and finding personnel to take on Sunday Services. The Personnel Team has worked…