To watch via Twitch
https://twitch.tv/crescentfortrougelive
To watch on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY_yu6hzsG1yoisFBHvGm5A?view_as=subscriber
To watch on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/cfruc/
If you would like to join our pre-service Zoom conversation at 10:00 am go to link below. Contact Marc for a passcode please. marc.cfruc@mymts.net
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82191407687?pwd=TXpuQmI4Z2JLNGVEUnprVVNxL0xoZz09
Worship on Sunday June 8th is at CFRUC at 10:30 a.m.
This is a joint service celebrating the 100th anniversary of the United Church of Canada. Refreshments served afterwards.
- June 8, 2025—Pentecost—100th anniversary of the UCC; joint service of the church-o-Rama churches at CFRUC at
10:30 am (please note change in service time) communion; reception to follow. - June 15, 2025—Trinity; Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31; Wisdom’s part in creation ;Psalm 8 ;Romans 5:1-5; hope doesn’t
disappoint. John 16:12-15; Can’t serve God & Mammon. - June 22, 2025—2nd Sunday after Pentecost; 1 Kings 19:1-4, (5-7), 8-15a; Psalm 42 and 43; Galatians 3:23-29; Luke
8:26-39 (Indigenous People’s Day) - July and August—Church-o-Rama begins on June 29th. All services at 10:30 a.m.
Tentative Schedule for Churcho’rama – Summer of 2025
Worship at 10:30 a.m.
June 29 – Augustine UC – 444 River Avenue
July 6 – Churchill Park UC – 525 Beresford Avenue
July 13 – Westminster UC – 745 Westminster Avenue
July 20 – Young UC – 222 Furby Street
July 27 – Young UC – 222 Furby Street
August 3 – Crescent Fort Rouge UC –
525 Wardlaw Avenue
August 10 – Crescent Fort Rouge UC –
525 Wardlaw Avenue
August 17 – Harrow UC – 955 Mulvey Avenue
August 24 – Fort Garry UC – 800 Point Road
August 31 – Fort Garry UC – 800 Point Road
A THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
Living in the Liminal – A Meditation by Rev. Cameron Trimble
“Pharaoh will say of the Israelites, ‘They are wandering aimlessly in the land; the wilderness has closed in on them.’” —
Exodus 14:3 (NRSV)
There is a strange courage required of those who live in liminal times.
It’s the courage to stay awake while the old systems unravel—the ones that told us who mattered, what counted, what
success looked like, and who was worthy of care. These systems once offered a kind of false comfort, even as they
quietly excluded, extracted, and exploited. Now they are collapsing under the weight of their own unsustainability. Still,
many of us cling to them—not out of belief, but out of fear.
We know the story is ending, but we haven’t yet learned how to speak the language of what comes next.
This is where we live now—between what was and what is not yet. It’s disorienting. It’s tender. But it is not empty. This
liminal space, painful as it may be, is also fertile ground for transformation.
The mystics tell us that this in-between is sacred.
John O’Donohue called it “a place of invitation,” where the soul is beckoned beyond what is known and into deeper
belonging. Buddhist teacher Pema Chödrön speaks of it as the very heart of the spiritual path—where groundlessness
becomes the teacher. In Judeo-Christian tradition, the Exodus was not just a journey out of Egypt but a wandering in the
wilderness long enough for a new identity to be formed.
In this season, our calling is not to rush through the wilderness or deny our disorientation. It is to become people of the
threshold—those who can grieve with honesty, imagine with courage, and stay grounded in practices that nourish hope
without illusion.
You don’t have to have it all figured out.
But you do have to keep listening—to the earth, to your neighbor, to your own inner knowing. It is from this liminal
space that the next story will be written. We need people brave enough to hold the pen.
We are in this together,
Cameron
What else happens weekly?
Our virtual prayer and spirituality group, “Explorations” occurs on Wednesdays by Zoom. If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please contact Marc at marc.cfruc@mymts.net or 204-461-1767
Choir Rehearsal — is every Friday at 10 am. New members are welcome. If you are interested in singing with our choir, even occasionally, and Friday morning rehearsals present a barrier, other arrangements are possible. Contact Michael Cutler at organmike@gmail.com for more information.
Our Faithful Readers Book Discussion Group is open to everyone, and we usually meet the last Wednesday of the
month via Zoom, except for the movies and our windup dinner. If you are interested, please contact the office for
the Link. Pick up a Bookmark at Harrow for times, etc. The books we have chosen for this reading season are:
May 28, 2025 – The Strangers by Katherena Vermette Presenter: Shirley M.
June 25, 2025 – Windup Dinner at 6:00 p.m. with book recommendations for the next reading season
mmm… Manitoba: the Stories Behind the Foods We Eat by Kimberley Moore & Janis Thiessen
Presenter: Dorothy F.
What is Spirituality?
“Spirituality involves the recognition of a feeling or sense or belief that there is something greater than [one]self, something more to being human than sensory experience, and that the greater whole of which we are part is cosmic or divine in nature.
“Spirituality means knowing that our lives have significance in a context beyond a mundane everyday existence at the level of biological needs that drive selfishness and aggression. It means knowing that we are a significant part of a purposeful unfolding of Life in our universe.
“Spirituality involves exploring certain universal themes – love, compassion, altruism, life after death, wisdom and truth, with the knowledge that some people such as saints or enlightened individuals have achieved and manifested higher levels of development than the ordinary person. Aspiring to manifest the attributes of such inspirational examples often becomes an important part of the journey through life for spiritually inclined people.”
What happens at Sunday morning Worship? Lots!
Sunday morning worship at Crescent Fort Rouge generally follows a predictable pattern of gathering in God’s name; hearing and reflecting on the intersection between the ancient faith story and the story of our own lives and time; responding to what has been heard; and going out with a commission to be actively engaged in the world.
Our worship respects the rich heritage and traditions of the Christian faith, while holding up a progressive and contemporary theology. Our worship is designed to actively engage all of the senses, and welcome the participation of all. We come together around the Lord’s Table through the sacrament of communion six or seven times a year.
Music is an integral part of our worship life, and we offer music in a wide range of styles and genres. Worship allows us to enact through ritual, story-telling, music and prayer our core belief in a God of peace, justice, compassion, healing and hope who invites us to practice the same things.
Why Worship? Worship reminds us of who we are and whose we are. Worship helps reinforce a rhythm for our lives. Worship offers a chance to connect with others and to feel that connection and engagement. Friendships are formed!
Occasional Services
In addition to regular Sunday morning worship, we also offer worship experiences at other times to mark special days or occasions. These include such things as Pet Blessings, Blue Christmas services, Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
Services for Life Transitions
CFRUC provides opportunities to recognize significant life passages with ritual and celebration such as Baptism, Confirmation, Weddings and Funerals.
Services to Recognize Other Life Transitions
We also work with individuals to create meaningful rituals to mark significant life passages such as moving to a new home, divorce, miscarriage, adopting a child, or seeking healing after trauma or violence.
Please contact our minister if you would like to explore some of the possibilities. cfruc@mymts.net
Daily Prayer Resources
In many faith traditions, it is customary to pray at specific times of day. The discipline of morning prayer allows one to start a day grounded in God, and the intention to be mindful of God’s presence in all that unfolds.
Prayer of Examen
The prayer of examen, is a traditional form of “end of day prayer” which invites reflection on the day that is past, an expression of gratitude for what has been experienced, and an opportunity to explore in greater depth God’s presence in our lives. Our friends at The Work of The People https://www.theworkofthepeople.com/ have created a contemporary expression of this ancient form of prayer. For a version of the Examen, please click here.
Frederick Buechner
www.frederickbuechner.com
The Center for Contemplation and Action
cac.org
Sacredise
Sacredise.com
One time tested way of nurturing the spirit is to maintain the disciple of keeping a journal. During this time of self-isolation we invite you to join others in a 28 day journaling challenge. Click here for a list of daily prompts. Self-Isolation Challenge
Looking for more intentional study?
A variety of online programs and webinars are available through:
The Abbey of the Arts
https://abbeyofthearts.com/
The United Church of Canada
https://www.united-church.ca/
We encourage you to contact Crescent Fort Rouge and receive our weekly newsletter which offers many opportunities. cfruc@mymts.net
Looking for an experience on Sunday for children (ages 3 to 12)?
Children are encouraged to begin their Sunday morning church experience with the gathered community in worship. This time with adults includes a theme conversation with one of the ministers and introduces children to the concept of worship.
Following this time, the children participate in age appropriate activities designed to introduce them to faithful living. We make use of a variety of teaching activities: drama, music, cooking, art, science, games and more. Parents and guardians of very young children are welcome to attend this program with their young ones until the children feel comfortable enough to attend the class on their own.
Looking for a few resources for children?
25 Easy Sunday School Crafts
https://www.signupgenius.com/church/sunday-school-crafts.cfm
49 Outstanding Christian Craft Ideas for Kids
https://wehavekids.com/education/all-christian-crafts