Trinity News & Updates

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Worship * Remaining Connected * Notes from the pastor (scroll down)

Pastor’s Notes

Yesterday I received a check for $25.00 from my credit card company. I was informed that I had “earned” this “reward,” apparently because I’ve used my credit card so much. I was not expecting this money. I do not feel that I earned this reward. It’s a complete surprise, which I think of as “pennies from heaven.” I donated it to the church operating budget. I find it easy to give away things I did not earn or expect.

In Presbyterian churches the Session sets the budget. When your Session adopted the budget for 2025 at their February meeting, there was a shortfall of around $50,000. They looked at the expenditures and found there were no cuts to make. The budget was as lean as possible. The discussion turned to raising revenue. (I want every member of the Session to run for Congress!) As the discussion continued, I challenged your elected leaders to increase their financial commitments to the church. In less than a week their increased giving took care of 20% of the projected shortfall. That’s leading by example.

I am pleased with the leadership they have shown. I bring it to your attention because I believe in transparency. I intend to keep the church’s progress on reducing this year’s projected deficit on everyone’s mind.

And if your credit card company rewards you—or other pennies fall into your pockets from heaven, please consider donating them to the work of your church.

— Pastor Tom

Pastor Chris 1/14/23 Pastor Chris 1/14/23

Worship for January 15, 2023 - Encountering the Light

Have you ever met someone and knew right away that they were going to change your life? The gospels tell us that was how some of the early disciples experienced Jesus - someone they just knew was going to change their life. Whether your experience of faith has been like that, or a more gradual journey, we are all learning day by day what it means to be followers of Christ.

Pastor Chris 1/12/23 Pastor Chris 1/12/23

Chili After Church - January 22, 2023

You are invited to join your Trinity family for chili after church on Sunday, January 22. We will gather in Fellowship Hall for homemade chili (including vegetarian friendly options), toppings, and dessert.

Pastor Chris 1/8/23 Pastor Chris 1/8/23

Worship for January 8, 2023 - Baptism of the Lord

Today is an exciting day for our congregation! During worship we will be ordaining and installing our new officers for 2023, as well as celebrating communion. This is all within the context of remembering the baptism of Jesus, and our own calling into the family of faith.

Pastor Chris 12/31/22 Pastor Chris 12/31/22

New Years Worship - January 1, 2023

Pastor Chris 12/24/22 Pastor Chris 12/24/22

Christmas Morning Worship at 10:45 AM

This morning we have an exciting worship service planned! We are being joined by our friends from Brentwood to host a joint Christmas Morning service. We've polled both congregations on our favorite Christmas songs and our service will focus on telling the stories of these wonderful songs. Please note our special time of 10:45 AM.

Pastor Chris 12/23/22 Pastor Chris 12/23/22

Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service

Tonight we will gather for our annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion service, and I cannot wait to share in worship with you! Our service will be filled with songs of the season, the retelling of the Christmas story, communion, and singing Silent Night by candlelight. Please note our new time this year of 5:30 PM.

Pastor Chris 12/21/22 Pastor Chris 12/21/22

Weather Closure: Thursday & Friday, Dec 22-23, 2022

Due to the forecast extreme cold temperatures and possibility of hazardous driving conditions due to snow, the Trinity offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, December 22-23, 2022. All in-person activities are canceled and our staff will be working from home.

Pastor Chris 12/20/22 Pastor Chris 12/20/22

Winter Weather Policy Reminder

With the forecast for the coming days indicating a good chance of extreme cold temperatures and possibly even some snow, today seemed like a good time to remind us all of Trinity's policies and procedures around winter weather.

Pastor Chris 12/17/22 Pastor Chris 12/17/22

Worship for December 18, 2022 - Christmas Carol Celebration - Fourth Sunday of Advent

For the first time since before the pandemic we are hosting a full Christmas Cantata, featuring our choir and orchestra. A host of musicians from Trinity and the community have prepared a service of beauty and hope as we get ready for Christmas.

Pastor Chris 12/11/22 Pastor Chris 12/11/22

Worship for December 11, 2022 - Finding Hope in Mystery - Third Sunday of Advent

If you are like me, sometimes the mystery of our faith can be frustrating! What if, instead, we thought of it as life-giving? Today we explore how to find hope in mystery, especially during this holiday season.

Pastor Chris 12/7/22 Pastor Chris 12/7/22

In Time for Christmas, Presbyterians Help Forgive $13.3 Million in Medical Debt Across the Midwest

Nearly 15,000 people facing crippling medical debt will get an early Christmas present this year with the help of Presbyterian congregations in Kansas, Missouri, and southwestern Illinois. The churches raised almost $58,000 to acquire and forgive $13.3 million in medical debt held for low-income individuals in five states.

Pastor Chris 12/4/22 Pastor Chris 12/4/22

Worship for December 4, 2022 - Bearing Good Fruit - Second Sunday of Advent

Today is an exciting day in worship as we celebrate both sacraments of the church: baptism and communion.

Pastor Chris 11/29/22 Pastor Chris 11/29/22

Support Trinity on #GivingTuesday and Beyond

When you participate in the financial life of Trinity -- whether through a one-time gift, a repeating gift, or a pledge -- you are empowering our common work. Thanks to the generosity of the Trinity family in the past we are able to confidently face the future with abundant hope.