Rev. Takouhi Demirdjian-Petro
Pieces of My Life
Every day is a piece of the larger puzzle that we create.
Every moment is the revelation of the bigger picture.
The pieces have dark and light images, but ALL make up One picture.
With its beauty and bleak moments, we do know that unimaginable possibilities are found in every moment for all of us to grow deep and expand our horizons.
The purpose of this blog is to share my journey. The blogs are divided into two sections. One will be snippets of my personal life (Personal Pieces) and the other will be my ministry life (Ministry Pieces); however they both are one whole event called Takouhi.
You are welcome to accompany me on this journey; and as you make the time to read, may you find nuggets of comfort, challenge and courage to help you continue your own journey.
Every moment is a gift, may we share that gift with everyone on this journey of Everlasting Love. Amen.
God of Surprises – March 29, 2026
Dearly Beloved, The article below was submitted to a local newspaper, as they had asked. However, the newspaper did not use the full version of the article. Therefore, we are taking this opportunity to share the full article with you. Once again, we are reminded that we can make a difference if we work together in unity and harmony. It does not matter how far or close we are to tragedies of life. I am grateful to my sister, Eleanor Glenn, for having this vision and seeing it through. And grateful to the Trinity United Church congregation, which is always ... Read more
Trinity United Church – Minister’s Report 2025 – ACM (Annual Congregational Meeting) 2026
“Since we are joined together in this ministry as a result of the mercy shown to all of us by God, we do not become discouraged.” 2 Corinthians 4:1 – The Voice Dear Trinity United Church, January 5, 2025, was my first Sunday leading worship at Trinity as your new spiritual leader. It was not just Epiphany Sunday, it was also twenty years to the date, Monday, January 5, 2005, when I started my educational journey at Concordia University to go into the ordained ministry stream of the United Church of Canada. My life journey has had many twists and ... Read more
Finding Our Minister Voice in a Chaotic World – Feb. 19, 2026
Dear Subscribers, Here is the YouTube link from today, where ministers from Canada and the U.S. had a heart-to-heart conversation on finding our minister voice in a chaotic world. Hope you enjoy the discussion. Thanks to Rev. Jeff Doucette for pulling us all together. You will hear from Rev. Michelle Brotherton, Rev. Christopher White , Rev. Matt Rhodes , Rev. Lucia Lloyd and Rev. Jennifer Munroe-Nathans, and of course from Rev. Jeff Doucette and myself. May it bless you as it was a blessing to take part and share this sacred moment filled with hope with my colleagues and the ... Read more
Rev. Takouhi’s Reflection… Lent 2026 – Trinity United Church
Dear Trinity United Church, Where did 2025 go? How fast Lent is looming upon us this year? In less than eight weeks after Christmas, Lent begins with Ash Wednesday (Feb. 18, 2026). What is Lent all about? Beloved, over the centuries, Lent has been a time of solemn, quiet time, of giving up indulgences. Like Personal Comforts, Complaining, Chocolate, Sweets and Desserts, Alcohol, Caffeine, Gossiping, Excessive Shopping. In the recent years giving up TV, Social Media, Screen Time, and so much more. However, maybe there is something different to be done at Lent and train us to be more than ... Read more
Post Christmas Break – December 25, 2025
Christmas 2025 Dear Trinity United Church, I have said it before and I will say it again, I am truly blessed to be serving United Church Communities of Faith who understand the human challenges of being a minister and offer a reprieve following the high seasons of the church, Advent/Christmas, and Lent/Easter. Preparing weekly worship with meaningful sermons is the small part of the iceberg that is visible from the pulpit each week. Not many realize the depth of accompanying all those who are walking through the shadow of death. Of course, there are also the welcomed celebrations that help ... Read more
Rev. Takouhi’s Reflection…Advent 2025 – Trinity United Church
Dear Trinity Family, Have you ever received a gift that you never forgot about? I have. When I was about nine or ten years old, around Christmas 1976 or 1977, in Beirut, Lebanon, my parents bought me a small electric piano, so that it can help me start taking piano lessons. They could not afford the full-size piano, and of course there was no place in a one-bedroom apartment where nine individuals lived – Yes, we were a family of nine in a one-bedroom and one-bathroom apartment. I loved music and I still do, and I wanted to learn how ... Read more
Rev. Takouhi’s Reflection…Fall 2025 – Trinity United Church
Dear Trinity United Church, Do you know the following words of the New Creed of United Church of ours? “We are not alone, we live in God’s world. We believe in God: who created and is creating …” I find this a great reminder that God is Not Done with creating, creation and creatures – this includes us. God is ever renewing the way of life, calling us to new horizons, and possibilities. The other day, I was listening to Christian Radio while driving (I drive a lot 😊) and Pastor-Teacher Chuck Swindoll was talking about living a ... Read more
Summer Break – August 11 – September 10, 2025
Dear Trinity United, I have learned that sometimes when things do not go as planned, better things are brewing ahead. In April 2024, my husband Gary and I were supposed to go away for a ten-day vacation. Unfortunately — or fortunately — we had to cancel our vacation. We received a credit voucher to be used later. Over the months, Gary and I thought about how to use this credit and make the most out of it. We had an “AHA” moment and thought: Why not turn it into something special for our 25th wedding anniversary, which is Sept. 3? (Where ... Read more
Post Easter – Time Away – 2025
Dear Trinity United Church, Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Now it is time for all the ministers of the world to rise as well. I have been blessed, and still am, to be serving United Church Communities of Faith who understand the hardships of being a minister and offer a reprieve following the high seasons of the church, Advent/Christmas, and Lent/Easter. Preparing weekly worship with meaningful sermons is the small part of the iceberg that is visible from the pulpit each week. Not many realize the depth of accompanying all those who are walking through the shadow of ... Read more
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