Volume 77 - No. 5 | May 2025 | | |
Come Worship With Us!
Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 10:00 am
Sermon: "Possibilities for Our Healing & Hope"
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.
This service will be live streamed on Facebook.
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For Mental Health Awareness 2025, the theme is "Community", emphasizing the importance of safe and positive communities for fostering good
mental health and well-being.
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May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month – a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States.
The theme for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month is "A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience".
This theme highlights the contributions and resilience of AANHPI leaders who have paved the way for future generations.
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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.
| | SATURDAY'S DARE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE DINNER CANCELLED | | |
The Dare to Make a Difference dinner for Saturday, May 3 has been cancelled.
Plans are to reschedule the dinner for another time.
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Hello Trinity Church Community!
The Easter Season has arrived! The high-energy services we had for Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday were wonderful to experience. The pews were filled with people and the room was filled with music and God’s message of love. I hope all who shared those experiences feel as rejuvenated as I do.
I want to give a huge thank you to Pam Jones for filling in for me, as well as the music ensembles that played for services in April. The Worship Band played for its first Communion Service, the Hand Bell Choir performed a lively piece on Palm Sunday that made everyone bring their “A-game”, and the choir’s Easter Anthems were so powerful that people are still commenting on the positive quality of presentation and sound! I hope everyone is enjoying their well-deserved time off from rehearsals.
The Adult Voice Choir and Worship Band will resume their weekly rehearsals this month to prepare music for Late May and June. Members should have received an email for those details. The Hand Bell Choir is on hiatus while the Hand Bells, the instruments, are sent off for refurbishment and repair. We are looking forward to their return in early Summer.
Take a look at what musical happenings are planned for the Month of May:
- May 4th - Hymn selections supporting “Fresh Start” and “Communion” Themes, as well as a vocal solo from myself.
- May 11th - Fun and energetic music in honor of Faith Formations Sunday, plus music & movement time after the service with Mr. Scott!
- May 18th - Music selections that will bring a modern Praise & Worship feel.
- May 25th - Special Music provided by the Adult Voice Choir
Starting this month, I am planning to resume the use of Song of the Month and Sung Benediction in our weekly services. The Song of the Month for May will be “My Life Flows On”, #619 in Chalice Hymnals (Listen HERE), and our Sung Benediction for May will be “Create in Me”, #519 in Chalice Hymnals (Listen HERE).
As the Spring Season rolls in and brings with it new life and growth, let us also look for opportunities for new beginnings and spiritual growth in our daily lives: try something new. introduce yourself to a neighbor you haven’t met, make a donation of time, money, or talents, etc. Any act of goodness has a positive effect on the world around it. We can make it a kinder place one small (or big) act at a time!
Until We Meet Again,
Find God in the Music,
Scott Arnold (he/him)
Minister of Music
Trinity Church of Northborough
| | WELCOME OUR "NEW" CUSTODIAN | | Please give a huge warm welcome back to Trinity to Bob Coughlin!! Bob started back as our part time custodian on Thursday May 1st. His work hours will be Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 5:00pm. | | | | |
May is mental health awareness month. The color for mental health awareness is green. We are asking everyone, that if they are able to wear green at each service in May.
For those who are unable to wear green we will provide buttons and pins to wear. Other items will include bookmarks, key chains, pens, and wrist bands.
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"The Blessings Boutique" Thrift Shop Happenings!
Open Wed, Fri & Sat, 10am - 2pm.
Save the date for the annual Spring Fashion Show, scheduled for Saturday, May 10th at 2:00pm. You don't want to miss this opportunity to see Pastor Will strutting his stuff down the runway! RSVP with Rita by May 2nd!
We're looking for donations for the basket raffle... either "French-themed" items or monetary. Donations can be dropped off either at the thrift shop or with a thrift shop volunteer by May 4th.
Come in and browse through our new Spring assortment of clothing!
Home goods donations are needed as well as gently used clothing, handbags, shoes and jewelry. Please remember us when you are doing your spring cleaning!
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The May Breakfast Fellowship meeting will be on May 17 at 8:30 AM.
This month, I want to talk about baptism. It seems like a rather obvious topic but in the many years we’ve had Breakfast Fellowship, we’ve never talked about baptism.
We’ll talk about the history, the meaning, the differences in baptism customs, and then what other cultures and religions have a baptism ritual.
Let’s gather on May 17th at 8:30 AM 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
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We are thankful to the Trinity Church community for their continued generosity in
support of church members, the Northboro community and beyond. I will highlight some
continuing outreach opportunities and future opportunities to continue our service in the
world.
- Food collection for the food pantry - weekly
- Worcester Fellowship Thursday Café – May 8th.
- Trinity’s Community Meals – June 4th.
- Worcester Fellowship Lunch – June 15th.
If church members become aware of other opportunities for Trinity Church Outreach
Committee, please let me know.
Contact Jean Leif for more info. Jhleif@gmail.com.
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Rides for Michael
Please help provide rides to & from Quinsigamond Community College for Michael by signing up via this link: Click Here:
Thank you!
Your Trinity Church Outreach Team
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Faith Formations News!
"Children's Church" is scheduled for Sunday, May 11th. There will be an interactive Lenten based story and activities for the children.
We hope to see you there!
The Faith Formation Ministry Team
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Bible Study will be meeting on Mondays at 11:00am on May 5th, 12th and concluding for the season on May 19th on Zoom. Contact the church office for details
trinitychurchnboro@gmail.com
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Trinity Church’s ONA/Social Justice Team invites you to join us for a sign rally in front of the church on Saturday May 3rd & May 17th from 10:30-12:00PM, weather permitting.
The purpose is to send positive messages to the community that align with our faith values!
We can’t send support messages for candidates nor political parties. We want to maintain our nonprofit status. Appropriate Examples: “Trinity Church is here for You”, “Stop Hate, Go Love”, “God is Love”. Possible ideas for new signs: “No More War!”, ”LGBTQ Rights Are Human Rights!”
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Kindness Event:
Chili Cook Off was a huge success thanks to your generous giving and your work during the event. We showed kindness to our community members, friends and family as well as to the Whitney Place staff.
We also had some first time visitors experiencing Trinity's hospitality. I heard the laughter and felt the spirit during our time together!
Be sure to write your message to the seniors of Whitney Place on our beautiful art mural before we bring it to them!
Dave C.
| | TRINITY CHURCH DIRECTORY UPDATE | | |
Trinity Church Directory
Do you know we have an online member directory? Probably, most of you do. In an effort to keep it up to date we are asking you to check your listing for any needed updates and photos.
There are great photos of you with your young children who are now adults! Photos are a great way for people (especially new people) to identify who you are. If you are a new member, we would love to have you included!
- Some quick steps to access the directory:
- Go to the Trinity website
- Click on Our Congregation, then member directory
- Sign in or contact Rita in the office by phone or email for initial access
- In the directory click on My Profile to update information or photo
That’s it!
Thank you for keeping our directory going.
| | SAVE-THE-DATE JUNE EVENTS | | |
Sunday June 08, 2025 - Pentecost Sunday wear something red.
Saturday June 14, 2025 - Swords to Plowshares Community Event - 12pm - 2pm
at Church of Nativity - 25 Howard Street, Northborough MA 01532
Sunday June 15, 2025 - Scholarship/Graduate & Fathers' Day Sunday
Sunday, June 22, 2025 - Our Senior Minister, Rev Will Seals, will be formally Installed as our Pastor during the 10:00am Worship service on. A celebratory luncheon will follow.
Please mark your calendars! Let’s all join together for this happy occasion. More information to come.
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TRINITY / HOUSING AUTHORITY
GARDEN COLLABORATION
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Trinity is collaborating with Northborough Housing Authority to provide garden space for the residents of Heritage Village, a Northborough Housing Authority complex for elderly and disabled residents that abuts our property.
Trinity will provide the garden space behind our parking lot. Heritage Village will provide the gardeners. We look forward to beautiful gardens and other future projects with our neighbors at Heritage Village.
| | EXTERIOR RESTORATION AND MAINTANENCE TASK FORCE | | |
STEEPLE AND EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE UPDATE
As anyone passing by the church can see, Painters Pride has begun painting the exterior wood surfaces below the steeple. Trees next to the building were pruned, and Pete Carlsen represented the Task Force in coordinating with the painters. It is expected to take three weeks to complete.
The Task Force continues to explore how best to address the maintenance and restoration of the steeple.
If you have any questions or suggestions for the Task Force, please contact one of its members: Pete Carlsen, Jean Leif, Tom Danforth, Wally Corwin, Cheryl Silverberg, Beth Buckley or Tim Cashmore.
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The Called to Care team is available for anyone who would appreciate a friendly caring call or a check in on a home bound member. We keep in touch weekly or monthly or whatever is needed. We even make “sunshine“ house visits with a small box surprise!
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 michelewheelock@gmail.com
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We meet once a month at Trinity with knitting/crocheting hands to make shawls for our members in need of a “hug.” Blessed handmade items are delivered right to their home to warm the heart and soul. I have a simple knit pattern that can be made easily. It comes along with a card of encouraging words.
Our next meeting will be on Wednesday May 28th, 1 to 2 pm. All are welcome!
Our shawls and blankets have become quite popular and we need to keep on making more to comfort our members in need and the fellowship is great too!
Anyone interested in meeting over a cup of tea just once a month for one hour for a rewarding mission please contact Linda F. at: lmferraro25@gmail.com
| | HOSPITALITY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | | |
I am looking to put together a list of people who would like to help when needed on our hospitality list. We are looking for people when we have collations (after funeral services) to help with set up, serving, clean up and baking.
If you would like to be called upon, please email me at:lornahelms1@gmail.com or call/text me at (508) 596-1776.
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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.
ALTAR FLOWER SIGNUP CLICK HERE
| | ONGOING EVENTS AT TRINITY | | |
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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 at (508) 393-8156 during office hours.
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Join Pastor Will
At Coffee & Pi (π)
276 Turnpike Rd #8 Westboro
Wednesdays 10 am - 11 am
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Thank you for sharing your time, talent, and treasure with Trinity Church!
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
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Did any one go home with the wrong black women's jacket? I have one that has the Olympic symbol of circles on it and my plain black jacket is missing. If you mistakenly took mine, I’d appreciate a swap out of the two.
Barbara Sutherland
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SAFETY TRAINING VIDEO
"Civilian Response Course"
| | The Northborough Police Department presented a safety training class here at Trinity Church on April 28, 2024. As an annual refresher, please click on the link below to watch the video of that class. we encourage you to watch it, it was very informative! Click Here. | | IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS | | |
Please keep Bob S. in your prayers for health & healing as he recovers from surgery and is going through rehabilitation.
Long time Trinity church member Marsha S. recently passed away. Please keep her family in your prayers as they mourn her loss.
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 Will at 508-393-8156.
| | In Observance of Memorial Day the church office will be closed on Monday May 26, 2025. The office will re-open for regular business hours on Tuesday May 27, 2025. | | |
Mondays through Thursdays 9am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm
Fridays 9am - 12pm & 1pm - 3 pm
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If you have any information that you would like to have included
in the June 2025 Tidings,
please be sure to have it to Rita / church office
no later than Thursday, May 22, 2025.
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