Trinity Newsletter for August 27, 2026
Leadership Retreat
At the Leadership Retreat, Saturday, August 22, your Session and Deacons heard an update on the search for a new building, enjoyed a tasty breakfast, received some refresher lessons about church leadership, and listed some of the things they love about Trinity Presbyterian Church.
Here’s a partial list:
mission-oriented
choir
friendliness
convenient location
open-minded
forward-thinking
family feel
pastor
people are willing to serve and work together
questions are encouraged and embraced.
I was most gratified by the can-do spirit of the leaders. They expressed an excitement, optimism and energy about Trinity’s future.
I saw the Deacons and Elders ready to take several next, faithful steps on our faith journey. I’m reminded of the words of Martin Buberr, “All journeys have destinations of which the traveler is unaware.”
So goes the work of your elected leaders.
Pastor Tom
Dog Days of Summer (Indoor) Picnic
Below are some photos from the indoor picnic last Sunday. Thank you to the Welcome and Fellowship Committee for a great time.
PW – Trinity Presbyterian Women
All women belonging to a Presbyterian church (PCUSA) are members of Presbyterian Women (PW). PW is an inclusive and caring community of women whose activities center on the PW Purpose: Forgiven and freed by God in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves
To nurture our faith through prayer and Bible study.
To support the mission of the church worldwide.
To work for justice and peace.
To build an inclusive, caring, community of women that strengthens the Presbyterian Church (USA) and witnesses to the promise of God’s kingdom.
2026-2027 PW OFFICERS
Moderator: Susan Uffmann
Past Moderator: Carol Minton
Secretary: Rotating Coordinating Team
Treasurer: Susan Hart
COORDINATING TEAM
The Coordinating Team consists of the officers, a member of each Circle, and an at-large member of the congregation. We would like to add one or two more women from the at-large group – might that be you? The Coordinating Team meets quarterly to plan activities, select mission projects, and “check-in” with everyone.
SUPPORT TRINITY PW
If you haven’t donated yet, this is a reminder to make your contribution to support mission projects locally, nationally, and internationally. Make checks payable to Trinity Presbyterian Women and give or send to Treasurer, Susan Hart, 2473 E Edgewood, Springfield, MO 65804.
PW Bible Study Circles
If you are interested in joining a Circle, or need to change the day or time you attend, please contact any of the Circle liaisons listed.
Lydia Circle: 1st Tuesday, 10:00 am at Trinity, Room 17
Liaison – Susan Uffmann, 417-827-2487
Rachel Circle: 2nd Wednesday, 10:00 am at various locations
Liaison – Betty Crewe, 760-814-0038
Rebecca Circle: 2nd Tuesday, 2:30 pm at Trinity, Trinity Room & On-line
Liaison - Jan Redfern, 417-225-2435
Sarah Circle: 2nd Tuesday, 10:00 am at Trinity, Room 17
Liaison – Brenda Kane, 417-773-5583
Office Volunteers and Subs Needed
Our friends at Brentwood have been providing MOST of the Welcome Desk coverage for the last 18 months, with a few gaps. We have offered to try to fill those gaps as we are able. Shifts are three hours long (9:00 a.m. to Noon, Noon to 3:00 p.m.), and involve answering the phone, opening the door, and general office tasks as needed. Most of the time you will be idle and able to focus on a task or book you bring from home. You can sign up to work specific shifts every week, once a month, or on specific days that work best for you.
Regular openings are on Mondays and Wednesdays, from Noon to 3:00 p.m. We would also like to develop a list of substitute Welcome Desk volunteers, folks that can be called when one of the regularly scheduled volunteers (on any shift, Monday through Thursday) cannot fill the shift.
Please contact Rev. Alyssa in the church office (office@trinityspringfieldpcusa.org, 417-450-2544) for more information or to be added to the schedule.
Trinity Book Club
Our group meets monthly to discuss books over delicious treats at Neighbors Mill. Our schedule for the rest of the year is:
September 19-Elmer Gantry by Sinclair Lewis. Change in location for this date only- Architect Coffee Co. 1604 E Republic Rd.
October 17-Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
November 21-Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks
More great reads to come in 2027. Please join us if you love to discuss good books and contact Daphne Anderson for more information.
Liturgists for Upcoming Sundays
We are grateful to the following people who are sharing their gifts with Trinity by serving as liturgists.
Aug. 30 - Brenda Sneed
Sept. 6 - Clancy Cherry
Sept. 13 - Anita Dixon
Sept. 20 - Hayden Pyle
Sept. 27 - Cletus Johnson
If you would like to serve as liturgist, please contact Martha Bledsoe.
Prayer Chain
There are currently 16 people on Trinity’s Prayer Chain. Pray-ers receive text messages whenever someone requests prayer. Prayer requests can be as specific or general as the requester wants. If you would like to be added to the Prayer Chain, please text Pastor Tom at 920-237-9840. If you would like to request prayer, please text Pastor Tom at 920-237-9840.
Contacting the Church Office
To reach Rev. Alyssa Spradlin, Church Administrator, to communicate with the church office use this and only this email address:
Trinity Sunday School Classes
Sunday School opportunities for all ages. Please consider joining us in exploring our faith and learning from one another in spaces of grace and love. All classes begin at 10:15 a.m.
Children's Class
The Children's Class is on Summer Break and will resume on September 13.
Adult Sunday School meets in Fellowship Hall at 10:15.
Personal Endings - Discussion on why and how you might plan for your end.
Sunday, August 30—Sleep: The Great End of the Day
This last lesson will be an overview of the class Pastor Tom taught at Synod School last month, Sleep: A User’s Guide
Four and More
Rev. Jane Huffstetler has agreed to lead Bible study on Wednesday afternoons at 4:00 p.m. (thus the name). We meet both at the church and by Zoom if that is what works for you. If you want to be included in the weekly reminder that also includes the Zoom link, please send Jane an email or contact the church office. We will begin with Genesis and work our way through the Bible. No prior knowledge is needed, just a Bible and a desire to study with others.
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