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July 23, 2017

A Sower Went Out to Sow

Dr. Donna Dempewolf, preaching
Metro Caring Donation Item for July:
Toothbrushes

Please bring non-perishable donations to the bins outside of Fellowship Hall.
News of Note
UMCOR School Kits

Trinity's United Methodist Women is collecting monetary donations for UMCOR school kits this year. Checks can be made payable to Trinity UMW with "UMCOR" in the memo line. 

UMW members and friends will still be sewing the school kit bags and would appreciate donations of suitable heavy fabric, such as denim.

Anyone wishing to donate school supplies may still do so. They will be donated to a local school.
Sanctuary Flowers

Beautify our historic Sanctuary by providing floral arrangements in honor or in memory of loved ones. The cost is $45 per arrangement. Contact the church office to sign up! 303-839-1493 Order forms may be found in Trinity Café and at the Welcome Cart on Sunday mornings.
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Looking Ahead






Walk with a Doc, Aug. 26

Trinity Café on the Plaza, Aug. 27





Youth Burrito Breakfast, Sep. 17

Middle School Youth Hang Time, Sep. 24

Senior High Sunday Nights, Sep. 24

Youth Fall Retreat, Oct. 6-8

More events are on the Upcoming Events page of the website. 

The parables of Jesus are meant to confound, challenge, and engage. They are similar to a Zen koan - a riddle or puzzle used during meditation to unravel truths about the world and ourselves. This coming Sunday I'll be reflecting upon the Parable of the Sower. It's a familiar parable that can speak to us in different ways at different times in our lives. Read it again this week; reflect upon the soil, the seed, and the sower. Which one speaks to you? Sit with it for a while. Consider how the text might apply to your life or our congregational life or our world. I am meditating anew on this text, and look forward to sharing reflections with you Sunday.
 
Donna
Music for Sunday
Prelude: Prayer in E-flat Major, A. Guilmant; Andante Con Moto, A. Guilmant; Norman Sutphin, organist
Postlude: Toccata Festiva, F. Ritter; Norman Sutphin, organist
Choral Welcome: (8:15) Morning Has Broken; Flute Choir (11:00) Enter Into His Gates, T. Kampman; Chancel Choir
Offertory: (8:15) Fairest Lord Jesus, Silesian Folk Song, arr. B. Holcombe; Flute Choir (11:00) Love Grows Here, D. Besig; Chancel Choir
Anthem: (8:15) My Shepherd Will Supply My Need, I. Watts; Flute Choir (11:00) I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say, R.V. Williams, setting by J. Somary; Chancel Choir
Hymns: You Are the Seed, Hymn of Promise
Coming Up
Summer Sunday School

Sunday School continues throughout the summer for children, youth and adults: 

Children: Sunday School is offered at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the Level 2 Children's Area. Child care is available from 8 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 

Youth: All youth meet together in Rooms 116 & 117, 9:30-10:30 a.m. 

Adults: All adults are invited to participate in the Summer Adult Forums, 9:30-10:30 a.m. This month we consider "Being the Church in a Changing World: Holy Conversations on Modern Faithfulness" led by Rev. Peter Sawtell from Eco-Justice Ministries. Meets in Room 107.
Trinity Café on the Plaza
Sunday, July 23, 9:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

This Sunday we will move Trinity Café outside for fellowship on the Plaza! 
All-Church Clean-Up Day
Saturday, July 29, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Trinity's Trustees are hosting a clean-up day! Volunteers are needed to clean and organize our beautiful church home. Sign up to help in Trinity Café on Sunday mornings or by contacting Dana Crandall
Exploring Trinity
Series begins July 30

Pastor Tom Owens will lead a new series of Exploring Trinity classes starting July 30. This series is for anyone interested in becoming a member or just learning more about Trinity and the United Methodist Church. More

Classes:
  • Sunday, July 30 at 12:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, August 2 at 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, August 6 at 9:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, August 13 at 12:30 p.m.
Questions? Contact Tom Owens at 303-839-1493
Trinity Youth Tie-Dye & Sardines Party
Tuesday, August 8, 5-8:30 p.m.
Youth Room 116 & 117

Youth will spend the evening at Trinity enjoying a pizza dinner, tie-dying and playing sardines. Please bring $10 and a white t-shirt. RSVP to Cami or Emma by July 30.
Trinity Primetimers Trip to Cripple Creek
September 2-3
Registration and final payment due by August 1

Trinity Primetimers, those in retirement or thinking about retirement, will take a fun overnight trip to Cripple Creek, September 2-3. Learn more
Living with Loss 
Saturday, August 5, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Conference Room 118

This workshop, led by Rev. Lee Anderson-Harris, is for grievers and supporters alike. Participants will learn about the grieving process and gain tools to manage their own grief or to support someone else on their grief journey. A $5 fee covers materials. Learn more

RSVP to Rev. Anderson-Harris, 303-839-1493 x11, by August 2.
Anniversary Sunday
Sunday, August 6

Trinity's first worship service was held August 2, 1859, at the confluence of the Cherry Creek and Platte River where REI is now located. On Sunday, August 6, we will give thanks for 158 years of mission and ministry as Denver's first church.

The theme of the day is gratitude for our legacy, and members of the Trinity Legacy Society will be honored during worship.  Dr. Dent will preach a message on Leaving a Lasting Legacy Trinity members and Rocky Mountain United Methodist Foundation leaders Kristi Kinnison and Sheri Altland will be present to answer questions, share materials, schedule consultations and lead a session on wills, legacies and estate planning during the Sunday School hour (9:30-10:30 a.m.).

 

Join us in Trinity Café following the 11 a.m. service for cake and ice cream served by the Board of Trustees. Members of the Trustees, which oversees the endowment funds of the church, will be available for conversation on the importance of our permanent funds.

 

Plan now to be a part of this very special celebration that marks our past, focuses on our present and looks to the future of our historic church family!
Primetimers Visit to the Wild Animal Sanctuary
Thursday, August 10, 9 a.m.
2999 County Road 53, Keenesburg, CO

The Primetimers will visit the Wild Animal Sanctuary, the largest carnivore sanctuary in the world. Learn more

RSVP to Willa or Tom Kampman: 303-425-0447
Trinity History Tour with
"Dr. Colorado"
Sunday, August 13,
12:15 p.m.
Meet at Trinity

Tom Noel (aka Dr. Colorado) will join us for lunch before leading a walking tour to the sites where Trinity was located prior to 1820 Broadway. Cost is $20, which includes lunch. Learn more

RSVP through the church office: 303-839-1493
Save the Date! Trinity Day at the Rockies


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