Posted on: March 19th, 2024 by Trillium Lutheran Church
St. Mark’s Place held a well-attended open house on Thursday, March 7 for donors and supporters of the Indwell project to transform the church into affordable and supportive housing for those experiencing homelessness in the Kitchener-Waterloo area. The event featured speeches by key partners in the project, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, cake to celebrate and public tours of the renovated spaces.
Helen Weber and Mark WillcockRibbon-cutting ceremonyOpen house attendeesCommon areaApartment spaceKitchenettePhotos by Anne Marie Michels and Jenny Schmidt
Trillium has been hard at work to help welcome the new residents to their new homes. Back in November, 84 quilts were delivered to the Indwell staff at St. Mark’s Place as part of the “43 Quilts in 43 Days” project led by the Quilting group at Trillium.
A special mention to the 11 churches who responded to Trillium’s call for quilts, some from over 2 hours away. Due to their generosity, Trillium almost doubled the original goal of quilts. This meant that each resident who arrived at St. Mark’s Place not only got a quilt but could choose which one they would like for their room.
Photo by Pastor Ed
43 Hygiene Kits and 2 Pantry Kits were also assembled by Trillium members and delivered as welcome gifts to the residents, in addition to the quilts. The Trillium Knitting Circle also partnered with another knitting group from the neighbourhood to send 49 knitted hats to St. Mark’s Place this past February.
Photos by Pastor Elina
An enormous thank you to Pastor Elina and Marlene Lennox for their leadership in this process, along with staff, volunteers, youth, friends and neighbours, who gave their time and talents weekly to help ensure the residents feel welcome and supported by their community. See St. Mark’s Place featured on 100 Huntley Street below:
Interested in helping in our outreach activities? We are currently collecting gently used books and games for the St. Mark’s Place common room. There will be a bin set out each Sunday or you can drop off items to Monica in the office at Trillium during the week.
Also, consider joining our Knitting Circle or Quilting Group…no experience required!
The Knitting Circle meets every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in the Parlour.
The Quilting Group meets on Mondays at 9:00 a.m. in the Coach House.
Posted on: September 7th, 2022 by Trillium Lutheran Church
In September, communities host a variety of fairs and so will we. We are planning for a volunteer fair where folks actively involved in our ministries will be present to answer any questions you have. And to encourage you by their own witness! Come, be curious, ask questions, and get excited. Trillium’s Volunteer Fair will be this Sunday, September 11th after worship.
Posted on: December 30th, 2021 by Trillium Lutheran Church
Sunday Worship is back via Zoom! After all, our mission at Trillium is sharing God’s love and proclaiming the Good News in a way that is life-giving and life-preserving.
Posted on: December 8th, 2021 by Trillium Lutheran Church
Week 1 of our reverse Advent Challenge with St. John’s Nursery School was to collect baby items! Both groups did a phenomenal job! Thank you everyone for your amazing generosity.
This week we are collecting toiletries such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, razors, dental floss, hairbrushes, toilet paper, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, etc!
Posted on: November 24th, 2021 by Trillium Lutheran Church
Books wanted! Yes, people are still reading books.
We have two little libraries in front of our church. One is for kids, the other for adults. Help us replenish them both please.
We are especially looking for Christmas and winter themed books, but welcome all. Your book can be a welcome Christmas gift for someone and brighten many a winter day! Thank you!
Posted on: November 3rd, 2021 by Trillium Lutheran Church
Trillium youth are hosting an intergenerational time of worship on Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 5:45 pm in the gym. Please join us as we remember and commemorate those who have passed away. You are invited to bring with you a photo or memento of a person you have lost, and will have the opportunity to light a candle for that person. In addition, we will be recognizing the 1,300+ children who died at residential schools and were buried in unmarked graves. Proof of vaccinations or exemption will be required.
Posted on: October 27th, 2021 by Trillium Lutheran Church
Trillium is blessed to have knitters and quilters sharing their wonderful gifts with Trillium ministries. We thank God for all the gifted knitters and quilters amongst us and we ask God to protect and guide the recipients of these knitted items and quilts.
Pastor Elina blesses knitted items during the Oct. 17 worship service.
Quilts were blessed during the Oct. 24 worship service
Posted on: October 20th, 2021 by Trillium Lutheran Church
Taizé worship comes to Trillium on Wednesdays at 7 pm. While the weather is warm, we’ll gather outside but when the temperature drops we’ll move into the chapel. This meditative worship service offers a chance for reflection and contemplation for all ages. Contact the church office for more information.
Posted on: October 15th, 2021 by Trillium Lutheran Church
We give thanks for being able to worship together in-person and online via the church’s YouTube channel. For more information on how to join us, contact the church office Monday to Friday.
