THIS MONTH AT TRINITY
AUGUST
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Worship on Sunday, August 7, 2022 @10:00am
Healing Service with Communion
If you are worshiping from home, please have a piece of bread or cracker and a drink ready for Communion.
The service will also be live streamed to Facebook.
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A step-by-step tutorial on how to access Facebook Live, click HERE
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 8:30am.
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.
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Join us for Coffee Hour following Worship Service!
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MESSAGE FROM PASTOR VALERIA
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Dear Trinity Church,
This will be my last month with you. It is bittersweet. I celebrate the last seven years that we've spent together, and the good work we've done in Jesus' name - even through a pandemic. And I will miss you all!
I ask your forgiveness for any mistakes and shortcomings on my part, and I thank everyone who has supported me and my ministry with words, prayers, and actions.
One message I've tried to instill in you during my ministry at Trinity is to not be afraid, and to trust God.
That's what I'm doing. I don't have a new job lined up. I'm going back to school, will be working as a volunteer, and pursuing a career change. I believe that's where God is calling me, so I'm not afraid. I trust that God will lead me where God needs me.
I hope you will do the same: Trust God and don't be afraid. Of course it's unsettling not to know who your next pastor will be. But it's also an opportunity for you to discern where God is leading Trinity. What gifts and skills will you want your next pastor to have? What does the wider community need? You get to decide, with God's guidance.
May these be my famous last words: Trust God, not money. Trust God, not budgets or numbers. In times of anxiety that's what we go back to: We want to hold on to what feels safe and secure. But it's a false security, and it operates out of fear. There's no future in that.
God alone holds the future.
God says to you, "Truly I know the plans I have for you; plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope." (Jeremiah 29:11)
So trust God, and don't be afraid. Be open for God's guidance, and don't be afraid. Be brave.
All will be well. Can I get an "Amen?"
I probably won't be able to say goodbye to each of you individually. I hope many of you will be able to attend my final worship service on August 21. I will be in the office through August 24th, and at Brilla Coffee on Wednesday mornings. Please reach out if you'd like to speak to me.
According to the Code of Ethics for both the UCC and ABC churches, I will need to cut ties with all members of Trinity after my departure, in order for you to be able to move forward in a healthy way. Please understand that I cannot keep in touch with any of you. This includes Social Media, so I will be unfriending and unfollowing all individuals affiliated with Trinity. This is nothing personal. It's a matter of principle. It will be better for everyone, even though initially, it will be hard. We will always care for and pray for each other, and stay connected in this way!
I wish Trinity Church, and all of you, nothing but the best. I trust that God will continue to bless and guide you.
With love and gratitude,
Pastor Valeria.
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Our song of the month is Bryan Sirchio's "Come, Holy Spirit, Come."
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August 7 Healing Service with Communion
August 14 Parking Lot Service
August 21 "Letting Go" with Baptism. Last worship service with Pastor Valeria
August 28 "Treat Hatred with Love" with lay preacher Erica Chan
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Please join us on Aug 21st for a special worship service to celebrate Pastor Valeria’s seven years of ministry at Trinity Church, followed by a reception and light lunch. We all wish her well as she transitions into the next chapter of her of ministry.
If you would like to help with the lunch, we are in need of appetizers and salads. Please contact Lorna Helms at lornahelms1@gmail.com for more info.
Who’s in the pulpit?
The Deacons are in the process of searching for an interim minister. In the meantime, we will continue to have worship services with a variety of speakers and formats. We will need one or two readers each Sunday to lead parts of the service (Call to worship, scripture, announcements, etc.)
PLEASE LET US KNOW if you can help.
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Coming to Trinity this fall!
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In preparation for our Music Camp we will begin accepting snack and drink donations for the camp week beginning in August.
Adult Choir and Handbell Choir will be starting rehearsals in September. No need to sign up. Just be on the lookout for rehearsal announcements. Questions or concerns can be sent to Scott via email trinitynorthboroughmusic@gmail.com or (501) 208-4066.
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TRINITY CHURCH - HELP WANTED
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Trinity Church’s Property team is actively seeking volunteers to help in the following areas to support our church. If you would like more information about the any of the roles, are willing to volunteer for one of the roles, or if you know someone who may be willing to volunteer, please let Tom Danforth know at tomdan4@gmail.com.
IT Support:
One or two people with knowledge of MS Windows and networking to maintain the church’s IT infrastructure.
Maintain infrastructure, perform upgrades, solve problems.
Inspections Coordinator:
One person to coordinate all annual inspections for the church building. There is a list of 8
items which must be done annually to help us maintain the building and keep it safe. The list
includes fire alarm inspection, fire extinguisher inspection, kitchen inspection by Health Dept,
Building Emergency Contact:
Two or three people to be listed, with their contact information, on the sign on the church’s
parking lot door. These are the people who will be contacted if there are problems with the
building or access to it.
These people will also be listed with Fire alarm company.
Rental Coordinator:
One person to work with the church’s administrative assistant to confirm rentals, negotiate
rental prices for longer term rental arrangements, and verify that the renters followed
through on their responsibilities.
Building Maintenance Coordinator:
One or two people to manage all maintenance on the church building and garage.
This will include:
Keeping a list of maintenance tasks and repair projects
Coordinating volunteers to perform the maintenance unless it is contracted out.
Scheduling and completing maintenance.
Coordinating volunteers to back up the custodian if he is away or out sick.
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Northboro Applefest
Calling all crafters! Come participate in the Trinity Craft Fair located on Trinity’s front lawn. There will be a variety of crafters offering pottery, jewelry, handmade home decor, and other unique crafted items for sale. Space is still available!
Application Fees: Early Registration Incentive = $60 per space until August 1, 2022. After August 1st, $70 per space. Checks should be made payable to Trinity Church – Applefest 2022. Mail signed agreement, application, fee, and a picture of your craft to Trinity Church, 23 Main St, Northborough, MA 01532. We invite you to donate a craft representative of your work to our Craftsmen’s Raffle.
Trinity Church 2022 Craft Fair Exhibitor Application
Craft Fair Date: Saturday, September 17, 2022 10:00am – 4:00pm
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We will be providing Worcester Fellowship Sunday worship service lunch on: August 21st.
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The “Count Your Blessings” thrift shop is closed for the summer.
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The Trinity "Count Your Blessings" thrift shop is expanding in September! It will now offer small household items in addition to clothing, shoes, and accessories. Bookshelf type units are needed to display the household items so let us know if you have one to donate.
Because of limited space, the household donations will be opened up to Trinity Church members only at this time. There are 2 drop-off days scheduled for now, Sat, August 6th and Wed. Aug. 17th, from 11am - 2pm, in the thrift shop room.
The list of items that will be accepted/not accepted is below and will be posted on the thrift shop door this summer. Please do not drop off any household items in the thrift shop bins. In addition, we're looking for more volunteers to help out 1- 2 days per month at the thrift shop, starting in September. Please contact Linda Corbett at 508-688-9392 or Lindacorbett12@gmail.com with any questions. Thank you!
Household Items Accepted (must be in very good condition)
Small housewares
Small exercise/sporting goods
Artwork
Glassware/dishware - must be microwave safe (sets preferable)
Decorative pillows
Decorative Signs, items
Board games/puzzles
Items Not Accepted
Electronics
Linens/bedspreads
Books
Media
Toys
Fine China
Baby items other than clothing & shoes
Yarn/material
Tools
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Would you like to provide altar flowers for Sunday worship? Please click on the link below to choose a date and add a comment if the flowers are in celebration, honor or memory of an event or person. Signup Genie will automatically send you an email reminder six days prior to the day you signed up to bring flowers.
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Coffee or Tea on Zoom Wednesdays at 9:00am
Chat on Zoom, Wednesdays at 9am.
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Rita is here to help you. If you need technical assistance please email her at trinitychurchnboro@gmail.com or call her (508) 393-8156 during office hours.
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Pastor Valeria at Brilla Coffee Wednesdays at 9:30am - THROUGH AUGUST 24
Brilla Coffee (formerly known as Inhouse Coffee) is located at 17 West Main St in Northborough. This is an opportunity to gather in an informal setting, and to show our presence in the community.
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Give to Trinity Church
These are challenging times for many. If you are not financially impacted by the current situation we ask you to prayerfully consider increasing your support to Trinity Church, to make up for those who cannot meet their pledge, so we may continue to do God's work through Trinity Church. Thank you for your faithful, generous giving!
Please make your checks payable and mail them to Trinity Church: 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.
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Did you know your shopping can earn Trinity money?
Shop at your convenience all year!
Trinity Church is set up as a charity on iGive! Please consider downloading the app or shopping through the iGive site and a percentage of your purchase will be sent to Trinity Church! This does not cost you any extra money, the donation comes from the stores you already shop at.
Please consider shopping through iGive to help support Trinity.
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You shop. Amazon gives.
Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice.
AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service.
Support Trinity Church by choosing it as your charitable organization at smile.amazon.com
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Community Meal Take-Out
We have resurrected Community Meals but in a to-go manner and we need your help.
We will be ordering $5.00 meals from local food establishments and distributing them to our community meals guests to-go, every Wednesday at 5:30pm. in the parking lot of Trinity Church. Various organizations have committed to monetary donations for these entrees.
But, you can't have a meal without servers, water and dessert. We are looking for volunteers to sign up to donate a case of water or 2 dozen individually wrapped desserts and/or stand in the parking lot and deliver the meals to guests in their parked cars. All guidelines of social distancing will be observed.
If you are interested in helping, please see the available opportunities and sign up here:
To donate towards the purchase of meals, please make your checks out to "Helping Hands Association" with "Community Meal" on the memo line, and mail them to Northborough Helping Hands, P.O. Box 383, Northborough, 01532.
** Curbside Community Meals Sign up
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Are you interested in being added to the online church directory?
Please use the instructions HERE to add yourself and your family to the Trinity Church online database.
If you need any assistance connecting to the online directory please contact the church office:
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IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
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~ Everyone who is missing a loved one
~ Everyone who is currently in cancer treatment.
~ Everyone affected physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially by COVID-19.
~ Nursing home residents, their families, and staff.
~ All first responders, health care workers, grocery workers and anyone who is working on the front lines.
If you know of someone who is hospitalized, ill, suffering from the loss of a loved one, or troubled in some way and in need of a pastoral call, please call Pastor Valeria at the church office, 508-393-8156.
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August office hours will be:
Mondays, 9am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm
Thursdays, 9am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm
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Deadline for September 2022 Tidings
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Please be sure to have all your info for the September Tidings in to the church office by Wednesday August 24, 2022.
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TRINITY CHURCH
23 Main Street ~ Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 393-8156
Office Hours - August:
Mondays, 9am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm
Thursdays , 9am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm
Rev. Valeria Schmidt, Sr. Pastor
Trinity Church is an Open & Affirming / Welcoming & Affirming Congregation
Trinity Church's mission is to fill its people with the love of God
and share God's love in all the world.
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