Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 10am

Sermon

"EASTER CHANGES EVERYTHING"

Communion Sunday

We will be serving fresh gluten-free bread and fresh juice

for Communion in the sanctuary.

Worshiping from home?

Please have a piece of bread or cracker and water or juice

ready for Communion.

We will be receiving offerings for the Deacons Fund this Sunday in person in the sanctuary, by mail, and online through VANCO. 

If you're paying by check or cash, please include "Deacons Fund" in the memo line and use the Deacons Fund envelopes in the pews. 

Any donation you can provide to the Deacons Fund is appreciated.

This service will be live streamed on Facebook.

Don't have Facebook? Don't worry, you can still view the live service from any device by following this link: https://www.facebook.com/Trinitychurchnorthborough



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Have your Bible, a candle and lighter ready and create a worshipful space, maybe with a cross, a nice tablecloth, or other devotional items that are meaningful to you.

Replay on Verizon channel 31 and Charter channel 191

Sundays (previous week's) at 6pm and Thursdays at 8:00am.

Rita is here to help you. If you need technical assistance please email her at: trinitychurchnboro@gmail.com or call her (508) 393-8156

and she will walk you through each step.

It’s been said that “Easter is a time of reflection, renewal, and rejoicing in the resurrection of Christ.” May this poem gladden your heart as we prepare to celebrate the life

we have in God through Jesus Christ!

Easter Morning Light

Easter morning wakes the land,

With gentle sun and blossoms grand.

Hope arrives on feathered wings,

In pastel skies, new joy it brings.

The stone is moved, the shadows flee,

Love restores what’s meant to be.

From quiet dawn to songs of cheer,

New life whispers, Hope is here.

Hello Trinity Community and Friends,

As we welcome Spring and its signs of new life and growth, I can’t help but see the same transformations in our own faith community. Our church is alive in so many ways and it makes the experience of shared worship worth so much more! We had such meaningful worship experiences in March, in addition to a prosperous Chili Cook-Off! 

The music ensembles have also been showing great dedication to preparing music for our weekly services. We are most excited for the Maundy Thursday service on April 2nd at 6:00pm. Everyone is invited to come enjoy an evening Communion, Dramatic Scripture telling, and a 30-minute Cantata called “Colors of Grace: Lessons for Lent”. This will be a one-of-a-kind service you will not want to miss.

Here is a quick look music happenings for the month of April:

• April 5th - Easter Worship Service with congregational music to support the theme of “Love Always Win”, 2 Special songs from our Voice Choir, and an instrumental surprise for the Prelude.
• April 12th - Special Music provided by the Hand Bell Choir
• April 19th - I will be sharing a vocal solo for the Special Music.
• April 26th - The Low Voice Ensemble will share a new song with us for the Special Music, as well as sing a lively “Amen Benediction” for our Postlude.

For the Song-of-the-Month, I have chosen a song from my younger years at church camp, called “Celebrate, Jesus, Celebrate” by Gary Oliver. It is an energetic simple song with two alternating sections that brings true excitement to the story of Jesus rising from the grave.

You can listen to a version of it HERE. For our “Amen Benediction", I have noticed that our congregation is really starting to sing out with the current one we have been using, #314 in the Chalice Hymnal, so I want us to continue using it and to really let us sing out a joyful noise. 

Even with the busy-ness of the Easter Season, we still plan toward the future. I plan to continue the Voice Choir rehearsals after Easter on Sundays at 11:30am. The group will work to prepare one song for a park service in May and two for June. Anyone is welcome to join or just give it a try for a few weeks. Just reach out to me if you are interested!

The Hand Bell Choir rehearsals will also continue after Easter with plans to play 3 more songs before Summer Break. Reach out to Tom Danforth if you are interested in attending a rehearsal.

As always, remember that the power of the church is the people. When we come together for the purpose of God’s work, great things will happen. Music brings people together.

Until We Meet Again,

Scott Arnold (he/him)

Music Minister of 

Trinity Church of Northborough

WARRANT FOR THE SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING

TO THE MEMBERS OF TRINITY CHURCH:

You are hereby notified that a special business meeting of Trinity Church will be held on Sunday,

April 12, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. The meeting will be held in the Fellowship Hall and offered via Zoom.

ARTICLE I

To see what action the Church may take upon the recommendation of the Exterior Restoration and Maintenance Task Force and approved by the Finance and Property Committee and the Board of Deacons to allocate an amount of $35,100 from the Capital Fund for re-roofing the rear portion of the building (the three-story addition).

ARTICLE II

To consider any other matter which may come before this Church.

Happy Spring from your Faith Formations team!

Spring brings us all renewed energy and we are excited to share that with our kids! 

Childrens Church on April 12th- We will be talking about "The Power of Faith".

On April 26th we will be discussing "Taking Care of God's Earth" as part of Earth Day. 

Thank you to the kids who participated in our Palm Sunday Song. It is always great to see our children involved in our worship services!

Trinity Church Rocks with Kindness!

Thank you all for your chili, mac and cheese, American Chop Suey, desserts, impassioned singing, artistic kindness cards, donations to the Honduran Mission Trip, gifts to our award winning chefs, and friendliness to our guests!

Your generosity and spirit, your love made this a special night. Some community members thanked us for this great event which they enjoyed! As a side note, last Wednesday I attended Coffee with the Pastor. For some unknown reason I started a conversation with a couple about our Kindness Event: Chili Cook Off and invited them to come next year!

The woman whom lives in Northborough started to talk about all the wonderful things she has heard about our church. I was very encouraged that more folks in the community are learning more about our church! We shall continue to send our light into the community!

Dave Chin

Our April gathering for Saturday Breakfast Fellowship will be on Saturday, April 18th. at 8:30 am. 

Everyone is welcome to come to Saturday Breakfast Fellowship for breakfast, fellowship, and discussion.

For more information or to add yourself to the Saturday Breakfast Fellowship email list, please contact Tom at tomdan4@gmail.com

Applefest is coming!! Sept 24th-27th and of course we want to have our annual events!

This is a wonderful opportunity to welcome the community into the church, do some fundraising and have some fun! If you would be interested in joining our committee this year, join us for our first meeting on Wednesday, April 13th at 6:30 on zoom.

Click Here for the zoom link, the passcode is 401886. If you cant make it on zoom but still want to get involved? Reach out to Lorna Van Horn at lornahelms1@gmail.com (508) 596-1776

COME KNIT WITH US!

Last Wednesday of each month from 1:00 to 2:00pm to get our fingers working and create the warmth of a handmade shawl or blanket for those in need of the comfort we create.

Please join us-- we would love to have you!

Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Room 105

No sign up - just come on in!

Any questions please contact Linda F. at: lmferraro25@gmail.com

The "Blessings Boutique" is open 

Wed, Fri, and Sat from 10am to 2pm

Save the Date! Our annual spring fashion show is scheduled for Saturday, May 9th. This year's theme is "It's A Family Affair - 70's Vibes", featuring multi-generational models from several families at Trinity. Come in wearing your favorite 70's attire, i.e. tie-dye shirts, bell bottoms, disco glam!  RSVP to Rita to save your spot!

There will also be a basket raffle at the fashion show. We are looking for basket item donations. The basket themes are: Disco Fever, Retro Candy, Fondue Night, Family Game Night, and Peace & Love Self-Care. If you would like to donate an item, basket, or $, please drop off either in the office, at the thrift shop, or with one of the shop volunteers.

Come see our new Spring Clothing Assortment!  Donations of household items (bakeware, dishes, decorative items, pictures and so forth), small furniture pieces (can be in need of refinishing), lamps, costume jewelry, etc are needed, so please let your family and friends know.  

Household and furniture donations can be dropped off at the thrift shop during shop hours.  Gently used clothing and jewelry/handbag/footwear donations can be dropped off and placed in bags in the marked bins in the church hallway anytime.

Thank you,

The Thrift Shop Team

July-August 2026!

The plan is to have our new pew cushions made while we are in Fellowship Hall for services this summer. They need the old cushions for exact measurements. If you have wanted to donate but haven't yet, please do!

Thank you!

CAPITAL PROJECTS UPDATE

“Crane Day” has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, so that by the time you are reading this in the Tidings, the church spire has likely been lifted by crane from the top of the tower and secured in its cradle in the parking lot.

The sanctuary roof has been reinforced and new stairs have been built in the tower as Phase 1 of the project nears completion.

Jill White of the UCC Church Building & Loan Fund, Trinity’s capital campaign consultant, interviewed several church members in March to gauge the fund-raising potential of the upcoming capital campaign. She was impressed by those she met and optimistic about the possibility of a successful campaign. Her written report is expected in early April.

The Exterior Restoration & Maintenance Task Force is exploring the possibility of financing most or all of a project to insulate the sanctuary and fellowship hall through the Mass Save program and will continue to solicit input from the congregation as to the prioritization of various other capital projects.

Coffee & Chat 

on ZOOM

Wednesdays at 9:00am

Wednesday Meetups

At Coffee & Pi (π)



276 Turnpike Rd #8 Westboro

10:00am

Photo by: Sophie Ferello

The Trinity Scholarship program is open to any Member of Trinity Church family who is attending College programs, night classes, or needs continued help with tuition costs.

If you have previously received a Scholarship from Trinity and are still attending college, you are welcome to apply again for additional scholarships.

the Scholarship Applications are available by Clicking Here.

Application deadline is Friday May 8, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact Paul Pazareskis at: jopazz@hotmail.com

When you give, if you're paying by check, please make checks payable to "Trinity Church." Our mailing address is 23 Main St, Northborough, MA 01532.

You can also use “bill pay” and have your bank mail a check to us on a regular schedule set up by you, at no cost.

Or give online at www.trinitynorthborough.org/donate

We've realized that there is a need in our church community for drivers to assist anyone who needs a ride to doctors appointments, testing, shopping etc. as they cannot get to themselves.

If this is something that you could help with please see Linda F. or Michele W.

We would like to have a list that we could rely on if there is a need that we can help with

Thank you.

The Call To Care team would like to ask our congregation if there is anyone who would benefit from a friendly caring call from someone on our team just to keep in touch.

We can call weekly or monthly or whenever it’s needed.

We are here and if you or anyone you know would benefit from a call from our team please contact Linda F. at: lmferraro25@gmail.com or Michele W. at michele.wheelock@icloud.com.

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RITA OUT OF OFFICE NOTICE

Wednesday, April 8th. The office will reopen on Thursday, April 9th. for regular business hours.

Tuesday, April 14th. The office will reopen on Wednesday, April 15th. for regular business hours.

Thursday, April 30th. The Office will reopen on Friday, May 1st. for regular business hours.

MAY 2026 TIDINGS

If you have any information that you would like to have included

in the May 2026 Tidings,

please be sure to have it to Rita / church office

no later than Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

TRINITY CHURCH

23 Main Street, Northborough, MA 01532

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