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Gingerbread House
Thanks to the generosity of our parishioners, Trinity successfully adopted a Newtown family of 5 for Christmas. The Newtown Fund had 80 families to adopt
Our Christmas delivery elves, Karen Wojtowicz and Dorothy Schmidt, reported that the family was very grateful.
Thanks Trinity for invoking the true spirit of Christmas!
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Olive Wood Proceeds
Thank you to everyone who supported the olive wood sales - Sarah was able to send Elias Ghareeb, her contact in Bethlehem, $2,670 to distribute among the craftspeople he works with!
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Evening Compline and Centering Prayer
Join us this Advent season on the following Thursdays from 6-7pm for contemplative quiet prayer in the Sanctuary with Evening Compline followed by Centering Prayer.
December 19
The ancient office of Compline derives its name from a Latin word meaning 'completion' (completorium). It is a service of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day which includes a confession of sins, psalms, reading from scripture, the Lord's Prayer and a collect which asks for God's protection during the night to come.
Centering Prayer is a method of Christian contemplative silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God...a prayer in which we can experience God's presence within us through listening with open hearts and open minds.
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Dedicating the Altar Flowers
Our “Remembering Our Loved Ones” program is beginning in January.
If you would like to have a Sunday’s Altar bouquet dedicated to the memory of a loved one, you need to…
•take an envelope found in the pew and fill in the information, providing the name of your loved one, the Sunday on which you wish to make a donation to the Flower Fund in memory of your loved one and your name. For your information, the cost of each bouquet is $40.50; whatever you donate will be appreciated.
•A notation will be included in your loved one’s selected Sunday’s bulletin, stating “An Altar bouquet this Sunday is dedicated to the memory of the name of your loved one by your name.
•Remember, it is wise to fill in the envelope in advance, reserving the Sunday of dedication.
•Seal the envelope, and drop it in the offertory basket.
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2025 Giving Envelopes
The 2025 Giving Envelopes are in the back of the Sanctuary. If you would like to have envelopes, but do not see your name, please contact Kim.
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Another opportunity to watch "The Philadelphia Eleven"
If you weren't able to catch the Trinity-sponsored November 10 screening of this documentary about the ordination of women in the Episcopal Church, you have another chance. The film will be available to watch online at home anytime from Nov. 27th through Jan. 6th. Use this link to purchase your $11 ticket.
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Your donations are very appreciated as
the Pantry use is at an all time high. With this Holiday season the need will continue to rise. If you are able, please consider donating some of the most needed items or a gift card to a grocery store or Walmart. We will do the shopping.
Peanut butter/Jelly
Breakfast cereals
Canned legumes
Canned Fruit
Soups
Pasta Sauce
Laundry soap (small size)
Coffee is appreciated
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O thou that Tellest good tidings to Zion, arise, shine for thy light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.
On this 4th Sunday of Advent, we will be doing something a little different at Trinity: Throughout the Sunday morning worship service, there will be excerpts from the Christmas portion of George Frideric Handel’s Messiah presented by our Trinity Choir featuring soloists Cristina Trnik and Carolyn Fagerholm, Sam Grummons on brass, and accompanied by our Organ Scholar Elijah Morris and an exquisite string quartet. In my opinion, this is the best way to experience the Messiah at Christmas- through worship on a Sunday morning when you’re already at church. It’s a win-win!
Our choir is down to the final rehearsal for Christmas Eve, and it promises to be a beautiful evening. The musical prelude begins at 4:30pm, which is a great reason to come early and snag a good seat. We’ll have music presented by our choir, soloists, harp, flute, organ, brass, and cello. Combined with the warmth and reverence of our sacred and beautiful sanctuary, the sounds of Christmas at Trinity will be a truly blessed offering for the community.
I want to thank the Trinity choir for their tireless work and preparation this season. Their dedication and hearts for ministry shine through their singing, and I hope that you will take moment to thank our musicians when you see them.
I pray that you are richly blessed this Christmas!
Jennifer
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Thanks to all who made our Christmas Pageant last Sunday the best one yet! Our pageant players really outdid themselves. Click here for a link to the inspired performance.
Corresponding to local school vacation time, Trinity Church School will also be on break starting Sunday, 12/22, and resuming on Sunday 1/5. We truly hope Trinity's families will enjoy their festive holiday time together!
Movie and Popcorn - Coming Soon!
Our attendance at Trinity Church School is growing! We have more kids attending more often, and they have already earned their first attendance award! On Sunday, 1/5/2025, kids will watch a movie and eat popcorn during church school. Kids are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal as well. This is a really fun Sunday for the kids and is one they've been looking forward to. We hope your child can attend!
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Important Notes About the Nursery
**The nursery will be staffed each Sunday in December from 9:15 - 11:15 AM, as usual.
**The nursery will not be staffed on Christmas Eve as we encourage families to attend this special service together. There will be extra activities available in the family corner of the sanctuary.
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Upcoming Events:
Sunday, 12/22, NO CHURCH SCHOOL
Sunday, 12/29, NO CHURCH SCHOOL
Sunday, 1/5/2025, Church school resumes, Movie and Popcorn!
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Christian Yoga
Join Christian Yoga class on alternating Tuesdays at 7 pm for an hour of movement incorporating prayer and scripture. This is a great way to connect to yourself, with others and with God. The next session will be held on 1/14/25 & 1/28/24. All are welcome!
Free will offering is completely voluntary.
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Weekly Happenings
Trinity's nursery is open every Sunday from 9:15 - 11:15, and is professionally staffed by Wee Care Nanny Agency. Click here to review the nursery guidelines.
Trinity's Grief Support Group runs every first and third Thursday of the month from 4-5:15pm, and is open to all.
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Should you wish to make a donation to LL, please mail a check to First Congregational Church of Ridgefield (FCC), 103 Main Street, Ridgefield, Ct 06877. The memo line should read LLGD or click here. | |
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New Process for Vouchers
Thank you to all of you who have seamlessly transitioned over to the new system - it is such a pleasure to be working with Lori Rohrbacher again!
Vouchers can now be submitted virtually. There is a new page on Trinity's website (Vouchers). Please use this online form as a way to submit vouchers. If you need help learning this new system, please contact Kim.
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Praise and Thanksgiving
For those requesting our prayers
Maureen, Janet, Rick, Marie, Jennifer, Joyce, Jacky, Gail, Alveta, Bode, Gracie, Martha, Daniel, Shirley, Dan, Barbara, Lucille, Caroline, Eric, Brent, Judy, Kathy, Joan, Bill, Jacob, Peter
For those celebrating a birthday this week
Lily Bellesheim, Noelle D'Agostino
For those celebrating an anniversary this week
Amy & Geoff Dent
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