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Eve of The Fifth Sunday of Easter
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Service at Old Swedes Church:
5:00pm Vigil Eucharist
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Fifth Sunday of Easter
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Services at Trinity Church:
8:00 am Holy Eucharist
10:00 am Holy Eucharist with Choir
12:00 pm Santa Eucaristía
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Introductions to This Sunday's Lessons
Acts 7.55-60
Stephen has been brought before the Sanhedrin on a charge of blasphemy. He stands falsely accused of saying things against the Temple and Mosaic law. He has answered the high priest by showing that throughout history Israelites have opposed God and failed to keep the Law.
1 Peter 2.2-10
The author writes to readers who are newly baptized. Just as God chose Jesus to be the cornerstone of the new temple, that is, the Church, so Christians are living stones of the spiritual house of God.
John 14.1-14
Jesus prepares his disciples for his departure. He has given them a new commandment: to love one another as he has loved them. Mutual love will be a sign to everyone that they are his followers.
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Red Wagon Ministry
For the month of May, we are collecting for the Food Bank of Delaware. Supplies needed: Canned Fruits, Hot & Cold Cereals, Canned Meats, Peanut Butter, Grains (rice, pasta, etc.), Canned & Dried Beans, Canned Vegetables, 100% Fruit/Veggie Juice, and Healthy Snacks. The Children at Trinity Parish bring the Red Wagon with your generous donations to the Altar to be blessed during the Offertory Procession on Sundays!
For more information, please contact Sarah Berninger berninger59@comcast.net). Thank you.
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A New Community Is Forming — All Are Welcome!
We are excited to announce the formation of Trinity Pride, our LGBTQ+ group — a welcoming space for connection, conversation, and community within our parish family. Whether you identify as LGBTQ+ or as an ally, we'd love for you to be part of this new and meaningful chapter at Trinity.
To get things started, we'll be gathering a few times over the summer — at varying times so everyone has a chance to join in — to share ideas, get to know one another, and consider together what this community can be and do. We hope these conversations will be as fun as they are meaningful!
Our first meeting will be Sunday, May 17, immediately following the 10 o'clock service, in the second-floor classroom. Come as you are, bring your ideas, and help us build something wonderful together. For more information, please reach out to any of our organizers — we'd love to hear from you!
- Jill Leonard — 703-593-4354 | jillmleonard_2000@yahoo.com
- Brian Embriani — 215-888-6708 | BJEmbriani@aol.com
- Kathryn Jakabcin — 610-368-4744 | jakabcin@comcast.net
Come help us create a joyful and purposeful community within our Trinity family!
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FREE SPRING CONCERT
Encore Chorale of Wilmington
Come celebrate the return of spring on Wednesday, May 6, at 7:00 pm, right here at Trinity, when The Encore Chorale of Wilmington, a 60-member vocal ensemble, under the direction of Trinity’s Director of Music, David Simmons, presents a FREE concert, filled with an eclectic mix of choral delights, that will light up your spring with warmth and joy!
Although tickets are FREE, it is suggested that you reserve them in advance at EncoreCreativity.org
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Come As You Are - Worship at Old Swedes
Every Saturday Evening at 5:00 pm
Old Swedes Church
606 N. Church Street Wilmington, DE 19801
ALL ARE WELCOME!
CREATING SPACE FOR GOD IN THE "BUSY'NESS OF LIFE
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Confirmation Instruction
PREPARATION TO RECEIVE THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION will be taught in a five-week course beginning on April 19th (the Third Sunday of Easter) and continuing every Sunday through May 17th, 2026 (the Sunday after Ascension Day).
The Bishop of Delaware, the Right Reverend Kevin S. Brown, will lay hands on the Confirmands on Sunday, May 31st at Trinity Church during his Pastoral Visitation. If you feel called to seek this commitment to the Christian Life, please speak with Fr Kirtley†.
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Trinity Episcopal Parish: Ministry of Aging
Nutrition is about eating a healthy and balanced diet.
Understanding nutrition may make it easier
to make better food choices.
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With Guest Presenter Sharon Collison, MS, RDN, LDN, CSOWM, Registered Dietitian, Nutrition Clinic, Department of Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences – University of Delaware
Join us on May 4, 2026, at 2 pm, in-person or on Zoom
1108 N. Adams Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Zoom Meeting Code: 84519139529
Zoom Passcode: 734675
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~Come Join Us at Old Swedes Historic Site~
To Help Prepare Our Pollinator Garden
On Saturday:
May 2, May 16, May 30
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ROOTED AND RENEWED
2026 TRINITY WOMEN'S RETREAT
MAY 8-10
REHOBETH BEACH, DE
WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US!
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Building Community, One Sip At A Time!
Meet Fr Kirtley for a chat at our Trinity Vicinity neighborhood café, Bean Head Coffee bar, 714 W 11th Street (diagonally across the street from Trinity Church), Tuesdays 2.00pm until 3.00pm.
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Parish Picnic at the Blue Rocks!
Get ready for a joyful summer evening as we gather for a fun-filled night of baseball, fellowship, and food at the Blue Rocks! This isn’t just a game — it’s a celebration of who we are as the Episcopal Church in Delaware: one church, one family, together in the stands. Whether you’re a lifelong baseball fan or just here for the laughter, connection, and all-you-can-eat picnic, this is a night you won’t want to miss.
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This is also the perfect opportunity to bring your church community together. Invite your parish—families, youth groups, choir members, neighbors, and friends — and let’s fill the stands with Episcopal spirit! with the diocesan choir at the Blue Rocks!
We’re assembling a diocesan-wide choir to sing the National Anthem at our Parish Picnic at the Blue Rocks on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The game begins at 6:05 p.m., and our choir will open the evening from the field — representing the full voice of the Episcopal Church in Delaware.
Everyone is welcome to join — whether you’re a seasoned chorister or simply
love to sing, we’d be glad to have you join us for this joyful diocesan moment.
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Worship Service Volunteers Needed
EVERY Service!
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TRINITY FORWARD
Search Committee Webpage
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Giving Online To Trinity
includes link to online pledge card
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The Arts At Trinity (TAAT)
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Parish Office - 302-652-8605
Fax - 302-652-8611
Email - office@trinityparishde.org
Mailing Address - 1108 N. Adams St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Hours: 9:00am-2:00pm Mon.-Fri.
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