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Online Trivia Night in support of El Hogar

Register today for our online Trivia Night!

Saturday, Feb. 26 – 7 p.m.

This event is a fundraiser in support of El Hogar Projects in Honduras, a non-profit organization founded in 1979 that provides an elementary and high school education – and in some cases, a home – to help lift disadvantaged children and their families out of poverty

The Details:
The evening begins with a live greeting from El Hogar’s Executive Director in Honduras, Denise Vargas.

Then comes the online trivia game, in which teams of up to 4 people answer a total of 80 questions in 8 categories, from easy to challenging. You participate in the trivia game through a browser window on your computer; you also dial into a Zoom call at the same time to hear how the game works, etc. You may need a separate device (e.g., smartphone) to view the game and the Zoom call simultaneously.

Prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place teams.

A tailgate pack for each team member (containing snacks and drinks) will be delivered to the team captain’s home several days in advance of game day (within GTA only).

Naturally, the focus is on having fun – and supporting this great cause during this particularly challenging period.

How to get involved:
Assemble your team. Up to 4 players per team including a team captain. If everyone is not at the same location, arrange a way for you to quickly communicate (e.g., group phone call).

Register your team. By Saturday Feb. 19, each team captain emails us with the team captain’s name, address and phone number; the names of all team members; and the team name.

Pay your entry fee. By Saturday Feb. 19, EACH team member needs to pay a $25 fee to participate. Login to the El Hogar Projects (Canada) donations webpage and select “Trivia Night (Feb. 26)” in the dropdown box. Be sure to click the “Optional: Any other comments or notes” checkbox and enter the name of your team and team captain. If possible, please pay your entry fee via an e-Transfer (so we avoid paying credit card processing fees). Note that we cannot issue tax receipts for entry fees.

Get ready to play. In the week before the event, full instructions will be sent to the team leader, including the Zoom call details.

Game time! The zoom call will open at 6:45 p.m. on Feb. 26, so we can start right on time at 7:00 p.m.

QUESTIONS? Email us!

The Baptism of Jesus – Sunday January 16, 2022

Alessandro Magnasco The Baptism of Christ, c. 1740 National Gallery of Art Public Domain

Today we mark the Baptism of Jesus, and God’s words of love. Our anthem is Sicut Cervus (as the deer) and our scripture reading will be accompanied by the hymn You Are Holy, sung in English and Zulu. We will also share another small spiritual practice.

Worship Service

Stories and Makers Nest

Our Stories and Makers Nest this week is also about the baptism of Jesus! You will need two paper plates, markers, and something to use for cutting. Watch any time on YouTube.

Next Sunday
On January 23rd our service will include sharing communion live on Zoom as we hear the story of the Wedding at Cana.

Then, on January 30 we will begin our Healing Series (the last Sunday of each month this winter and spring). This month we begin by reflecting on love, and will also have time to light candles for joys and sorrows.

Epiphany – Sunday January 9, 2022

Today we celebrate Epiphany, hearing the story of the Magi, both as scripture and in Robyn Brown-Hewitt’s words “The Magus’s Story.”

Our hymns include The First Nowell, as well as our new sung blessing for Epiphany – Ameni (a South African variation of the word “Amen”), which was composed by young men at Christ the New Man Parish, Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa. Matt and our four leads will also share A New Year Carol by Benjamin Britten.

Join us on Zoom or YouTube for our 10:30am service, with the livestream beginning slightly before 10:30am.

Stories and Makers Nest:

Next Sunday
We will mark the Baptism of Jesus on January 16th, and then on January 23rd our service will include sharing communion live on Zoom as we hear the story of the Wedding at Cana.

Guest Preacher Rev. Sarah Yoon – Sunday January 2nd, 2022

Join us for worship online.

Worship services continue on both Zoom and YouTube.

This Sunday, Jan 2nd, at 10:30am we welcome guest preacher Rev. Sarah Yoon, with a sermon “What is our resolution?” We continue with some favourite Christmas carols, led by soloist Sheila McCoy, and think about the start of a new year.

We also welcome Sharon Beckstead as guest organist on Jan 2nd.

Then, on January 9, we will mark epiphany with the story of the Magi.

Until further notice, worship will continue on both Zoom and YouTube.


Wishing the LUC Church family and friends every blessing in 2022!