Trinity Church in Menlo Park
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THISCOMINGSUNDAYTHIS COMING SUNDAY

  8:00 am - Rite I Worship (Chapel)
10:00 am - Rite II Worship (Church)
10:00 am -  NEW Sunday Morning Children's Formation  (Church then Trinity Hall)
10:00 am - NEW Sunday Morning Program for Youth  (Youth Room)
11:30 am - The Annual Meeting (Trinity Hall)
  5:05 pm - The 5:05 Service (Chapel)
  6:00 pm - Youth Group (Trinity Hall)


The Rector's weekly letter can be found here
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EVENTSANNOUNCEUPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Annual Meeting
January 29, 11:30 am, Trinity Hall

Every year we gather as a community for food and fellowship while we spend some time looking back at 2016 and more time looking forward to 2017! This year the annual meeting will be during lunch directly following the 10 am service, please join us!

Thank You Sunday
January 29

As part of our ongoing  efforts to thank Trinity volunteers, this Sunday we are saying thank you to members of Finance, Stewardship, Endowment Trustees, Trinity School Trustees, and Delegates to Diocesan Convention. Please join us in saying thank you!

Men's Dinner
Wednesday February 1, 7 pm at the Cleveland Home meat_bbq_tablecloth.jpg

Join the men of Trinity for their monthly men's dinner. Learn more by joining the men's affinity group here .

Public Relations Team Meeting
Sunday February 5th, 11:30 am, Library

Trinity's PR Team is meeting on February 5th. Join them in the library to help make Trinity better known in the community!

February OWLS Luncheon
February 10, Noon, Angus Hall

Join the OWLS at Noon on February 10th to hear Rhonda Smith talk about her work with Syrian refugees. Read more about this month's program here.

Outreach Meeting
Sunday February 12, 11:30 am, Library

Outreach is shifting it's meetings to Sundays in order to invite more congregants to participate in outreach planning. Join them February 12th to discuss the Easter Basket Build and Rebuilding Together.

W omen o f Trinity Retreat Registration
February 24-26th at The Bishop's Ranch

The Women of Trinity Retreat is coming up the last weekend of February.You can register here or  contact Rev. Elizabeth with questions . Learn more about the Women of Trinity here.

Photo Directory

We are asking everyone to submit a family or individual photo for the new church directory. Please submit your photos by the end of February. If you need your photo taken please contact Rev. Elizabeth.

American Red Cross CPR/First Training
March 4, 9:00 - 10:30 am, Trinity Church

Trinity will be hosting an American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AEDcourse on Saturday, March 4 at 9 - 10:30 a.m. 

Outreach Thank You

Thank you to everyone who helped build baskets for Redwood Family House! Read more about the project here.

Episcopal Public Policy  Network

Some people in our congregation have asked about faith-based responses to the current climate in our country and in the world, and one option for those who are looking for such responses is provided by the Episcopal Public Policy Network. You can learn more about them here.


CHILFAM CHILDREN & FAMILES NEWS
This Coming Sunday

Reminder Sunday Morning Children's Formation: All children now start in the church at the 10 a.m. service and must be picked up in Trinity Hall at 11:30 a.m.

To find out what the Godly Play and Explorers will be hearing in class, go here

To find out more about family ministries and view all their upcoming events, click here.

Playgroups are Starting!

I f you have a child under the age of 4, playgroups are being formed and will be starting in February. For more information contact Elise.
Godly Play Training
February 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m

Grace Cathedral is offering a Godly Play Teacher training at DioCal's Beloved Community on Saturday, February 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more here.

Family Skate Event
February 12th, 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Our family ice skating get  together  is planned for February 12 at 5:30-7:30 p.m. All are invited and welcomed!  Learn more here and please  RSVP to Elise Jones.

Send Elise Your Children's Events

Elise is making a master list of our children's events and programs as well as encouraging others to come out and support them (ie. sports games, plays, recitals, other performances, award ceremonies, etc.). Read more about it here.

YOUTHGROUPYOUTH NEWS
Youth Group This Coming Sunday

This Sunday middle school youth are invited to join Patrick in the Youth Room for some fun and God-talk . We will leave the church at the same time that the children process out of the service.  We will plan to return for Holy Communion.  In the evening youth group will meet at it's regular time in Trinity Hall. Fun and food always provided! Read more about youth group  this Sunday here .

To find out more about youth ministries and view all their upcoming events,  click here.

Send Patrick Your Young Peoples' Schedules

Patrick wants to come support your young people at their events and actives and encourage others to come out and support them as well (ie. Sports games, plays, recitals, other performances, award ceremonies, etc.) Read more about it here.

LINKLINKS

 

Trinity Church Calendar

Online Giving

Trinity's Blog

Rev. Matthew's Blog

Family Ministry News

Youth Ministry News

 

AFFINITYGROUPSAFFINITY GROUPS
Join an affinity group to be on our email list for events, activities , and conversations within these subgroups:

Trinity Parents of Babies and Preschoolers -  join here!
Trinity Parents of K-5th Graders - join here!
Trinity Parents of Youth Group Members -  join here!
Trinity Young Adults - join here!
Women of Trinity - join here!
Men of Trinity - join here!

PRAYERPRAYER


Sincerely,
 
Trinity Church Communications
Trinity Church in Menlo Park
650-326-2083