Hospitality, Diversity, Justice do not end with words. At Trinity Smiths Falls we try to be inclusive and being inclusive begins with awareness. There are many different ways to celebrate and worship. There are a variety of Faith Traditions represented in our world and community we will attempt to keep Trinity informed of these different religions, beliefs and celebrations, so we may be as respectful to them as they are to us.
United Church of Canada Views: Multi-faith Relations
The United Church views the religious practice of all people of goodwill with respect and gratitude. We believe the Spirit of God is at work in many different faith communities.
For Christians, Jesus is the way we know God. Our understanding is nonetheless limited by human imagination. God is greater still and works in our world by a mysterious Spirit that knows no distinction at the doorway of a Christian chapel; Buddhist, Hindu, or Sikh temple; Indigenous sweat lodge, Muslim Mosque, or Jewish synagogue.
In and with God,
we can direct our lives toward right relationship
with each other and with God.
We can discover our place as one strand in the web of life.
We can grow in wisdom and compassion.
We can recognize all people as kin. (A Song of Faith)
We work in partnership with other Christian churches whenever possible, and among people of other religions in Canada and throughout the world on matters of justice, peace, and human dignity. Today, difference is everywhere around us and, we believe, a great cause for celebration.
Trinity is committed to providing a safe place for all. We have many services throughout the year with special intentions. They include but not limited to the following:
Services with Intention
COVID 19 Response:
Trinity as well as many others had to pivot the way we served and continued to thrive during Covid 19. We came up with inventive ways to stay connected while staying apart. We had meetings on zoom and google meets, members sewed and gave away cloth masks when you couldn’t buy disposable surgical masks. Trinity changed from our in-person meals to providing Brown Bag Lunches to the community. This venture not only fed the people of the community but also provided albeit short and limited personal contact.
Other Ministries:
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Trinity also offers hospitality through prayer in various forms. Members of the congregation lead a prayer shawl Ministry, extending our love and encouragement. This includes youth venturing off to university far afield, those with newborn children, and those going through difficult times nearer to home.
Retirement Home Service
We also go once per month to Van Horne Manor to conduct an in person Church Service. We have a hymn sing with the help of Judy Drummond and/or Grant Birtch on piano.
This past May 2024 Trinity hosted a Special Occasion Luncheon to bring together some of our members who live alone or in retirement homes to socialize and reconnect with others.
Weekly Bible Study and Book Study
Once a week on Wednesday mornings a small group gathers in the meditation space to study the Bible. Check the events page to see where we are in the Bible Study.
Also, once per week we meet to do a Christian Book Study. These studies always help us dive deeper into our Christian Walk. The events page will have the latest book info available.
Keep watching our events page and facebook for up-to-date information on all things Trinity
All are welcome to join.