Volume 78 - No. 6 | June 2026 | | |
Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 10am
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.
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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
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 8:00am.
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.
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SPRING INTO SUMMER
As Easter has given way to Pentecost, and Pentecost into the Christian season of Ordinary Time, spring begins its shift into summer this month.
In the life of the Church, as in the life of nature, seasons change with purpose.
The bright energy of springtime gradually settles into the warmth and fullness of summer, inviting us to notice not only the world around us, but also the movement of God within us.
Summer is often a season when life seems to slow down, at least a little. It is a time for relaxation, for travel, for recreation, for cookouts and outdoor concerts, and for the simple joys of gardening and being outdoors. These months can offer a welcome change of pace, a chance to breathe more deeply and to step, even briefly, out of the busyness that fills so much of the year.
At Trinity Church, summer brings its own seasonal shift as well. In July and August, our worship services move from the sanctuary into the cooler space of Fellowship Hall, and many of our regular activities begin to slow down. The rhythm of church life becomes a little quieter, a little simpler, and perhaps a little more spacious.
Yet in this slower-paced time, there is one important thing I invite you to do as a spiritual being: pay attention— more than you usually do.
Notice the beauty around you, the quiet moments you might normally miss, the conversations that nourish you, and the ways God may be speaking in ordinary days. Summer can be more than a season of leisure; it can also become a season of awareness, gratitude, and spiritual renewal.
As we spring into summer this month, may we do so with open hearts, attentive spirits, and a renewed readiness to encounter God in both the extraordinary and the everyday.
Blessings,
Pastor Will
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In July and August, we will meet for Worship in Fellowship Hall. We will not be streaming on FaceBook.
Please mark your calendars for these upcoming Potluck Breakfasts during Worship: July 12th and Aug 9th
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Climate Hope Affiliates
On May 27th, Outreach team members John, Nancy and Jean attended an organizational meeting of the Shrewsbury Chapter of Climate Hope Affiliates at First Congregational Church in Shrewsbury.
This is a UCC initiative to start local groups that are interested in raising awareness locally about climate change, and advocating for climate issues with our federal senators and representatives.
Although this is UCC-based, the group is open to anyone, and the first meeting had representatives from four churches. If you or someone you know is passionate about saving our planet and looking for a way to make a difference, please have them contact Jean at jhleif@gmail.com.
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Hello Trinity Church Community!
The month of May seemed to go out as fast as it came in. We were blessed with presentations of talents from our Music Ministry, which were wonderful, as well as the heartfelt singing and fellowship from all of you. Not to mention to turn out for our community events like the Fashion Show and Coffee House.
Check out what musical happenings are planned for the month of June…
- June 7th - With a combination of a Baptism, Communion, & Pride Sunday, we will have an eclectic combination of music, including a lively spiritual performed by the Voice Choir called “Elijah Rock”.
- June 14th - Service music supported by Worship Band, including an inspiring song called “Be a Light” for the Special Music.
- Music & Movement Time with Mr. Scott for children following the service.
- June 21st - In honor of Graduate Sunday, the Voice Choir will share a song called “Growing in God’s Grace” for the Special Music.
- June 28th - I will be taking this week off to recover from the finish of the school year. In my absence, Pam Jones had graciously offered to support the service music with her lovely piano skills.
Our Song of the Month for June will be the Praise & Worship song “As the Deer” by Marty Nystrom. This modern hymn has a beautiful melody and follows the traditional verse-chorus format, so I feel it will speak to the hearts of all generations. You can listen to it HERE. We also will continue to use the “3-fold Amen” (#314 in the Chalice Hymnal) for our Sung Benediction to close our weekly services.
The addition of new faces and voices to our worship seems to have given a spirit of new life to our community. I hope each of you can find some way to support and help the good work happening at Trinity Church. Our faith community has a superpower of LOVE. The more we come together for the purpose of sharing God’s Love, the more of a light we shine into our world.
Until We Meet Again,
Scott Arnold (he/him)
Music Director of
Trinity Church of Northborough
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June 21st Baccalaureate Sunday
If you have a graduate in your family, please let Rita know.
Trinity scholarships will be awarded.
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We are excited to share the upcoming Faith Formations schedule for our youth as we move into the spring and summer months! Please mark your calendars for the following dates and themes:
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June 14 - This will be our final Kids' Church session before the summer break.
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June 21 - (Baccalaureate Day): While there is no formal Kids' Church, we will host an informal kids' activity in the Kids' Church room during the sermon.
We look forward to sharing these meaningful lessons and activities with the children of our community!
| | EXTERIOR RESTORATION AND MAINTANENCE TASK FORCE UPDATE | | | | |
CAPITAL PROJECTS UPDATE
The scaffolding around the church tower has been removed, marking the completion of Phase 1 of the tower restoration!
In addition, the roof over the church addition has been repaired, giving us a jump start on the other capital projects needed to propel our church building into its third century.
The next major undertaking will be the insulation of the building to enhance its comfort during cold winter and hot summer days and to significantly reduce the church’s energy costs.
Most of the cost will be covered by the Mass Save program, but the church will be responsible for some preparation and finish work to optimize the effect of the insulation project.
The church will soon commission a Capital Campaign Executive Team to raise funds for these and other important and exciting improvements.
| | BLESSINGS BOUTIQUE THRIFT SHOP NEWS | | |
"The Blessings Boutique" Thrift Shop
Open Wed, Fri & Sat, 10am - 2pm
Blessings Boutique Updates
Thank you to everyone who participated in and helped out with the Fashion Show. We received so many compliments on the food, the decorations, the clothing, and basket raffle. All in all, it was a big success!
Starting Wed, June 17th, the thrift shop will start its summer hours, which are Wednesdays only from 10am - 2pm. The garage will also be open on Wednesdays during the summer/early fall.
Clothing donations are temporarily suspended as we have plenty for now. However, household items and small furniture pieces, lamps, vintage-type items, and artwork are needed.
Please see Linda if you have something in mind to donate for the garage.
| | PEW CUSHION INITIATIVE UPDATE | | |
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!
A donation in any amount can be done via credit car on the website (look for Pew Cushions under Donations) or by check (write Pew Cushions on memo line).
Thank you!
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Coffee & Chat
on ZOOM
Wednesdays at 9:00am
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Wednesday Meetups
At Coffee & Pi (π)
276 Turnpike Rd #8 Westboro
10:00am
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Applefest is Coming!!
Mark your calendars
Friday and Saturday Sept 25-26
Please contact Jean jhleif@gmail.com or Lorna lornahelms1@gmail.com if you would like more information on ways you can help.
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TRINITY WILL HOST
COMMUNITY MEALS
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Trinity Church will be hosting Community Meals this month.
As always, I appreciate any help you might be able give for this evening of providing our cooking talents with the greater community.
Please Click Here for the sign-up slots.
Thank you,
Martha
If you have any questions, please call Martha Michalewich at (774) 258-0867 or email at martha.michalewich@verizon.net
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NEED A FRIENDLY VISIT?
CALLED TO CARE TEAM IS HERE FOR YOU!
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We have 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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WANT TO GIVE ALTAR FLOWERS
FOR WORSHIP?
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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.
ALTAR FLOWER SIGNUP CLICK HERE
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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 the church office at (508) 393-8156.
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Rita will be out and the church office will be closed on Monday, June 15th. and will reopen on Tuesday for regular business hours.
In observance of the Juneteenth Holiday on Friday, June 19, 2026 the Church office will be closed. The office will re-open for regular business hours on Monday, June 22 , 2026.
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Starting June 30:
The Church office will be on summer hours and open on
Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9am - 4pm only.
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If you have any information that you would like to have included
in the July 2026 Tidings,
please be sure to have it to Rita / church office
no later than Monday, June 22, 2026.
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