Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 10am

Sermon

“Wisdom at the Well: Reflections About Worship”

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



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.

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.

Except Pentecost Sunday which is on May 24, 2026. We ask everyone if they are able to please wear red on that day.

DEACONS GOTTA HAVE FUN, TOO!

At their annual retreat, The Board of Deacons had a lovely breakfast, a lively, productive discussion about what God is calling us to do and be at this time and some fun bowling at Sawyers!

(Beth Buckley absent)

As we boldly say on our banner and new bulletin board display, and new bulletin board display designed by Rita” “Love Always Wins”. Let’s remember that when events locally and around the world may indicate otherwise. We, at Trinity Church will and must continue to “Love Loudly”.

We will share God’s love with each other, our community and our world in all the ways that we do and more. 

Thank you all. God bless you all.

Love and peace,

Lynn Garry

Hello Trinity Church Community!

I hope God has blessed you with a smooth start into the New England Spring. April seemed to fly by, but I am always excited to see the colors of the season spring from all around us! We now venture into a new month together, which means we have new opportunities to worship together, share the love of Christ, and do good for our world. 

Check out what musical happenings are planned for the month of May…

• May 3rd - The Hand Bell Choir will present a peaceful arrangement of “Let Us Break Bread Together” for Special Music just before we share Holy Communion.
• May 10th - The Worship Band is prepared to support our Worship Service music and present their version of “Mighty to Save” by Ben Fielding, as well as a collective instrumental for the Prelude.
• May 17th - Worship in the Park featuring a Special Music Guest. I hope everyone can make it for some great music, worship, and fellowship as we celebrate nature and all of God’s creatures.
• May 24th - Continuing the tradition of Pentecost Sunday being a “Bells Day”, our Worship Service will include a duet performed by Anna D. and myself, and the Hand Bell Choir will present my first official hand bell composition, an arrangement of “Spirit of Gentleness".
• May 31st - 5TH SUNDAY HYMN SING!! Bring your voices and hearts of joy as we share a music-filled service featuring hymns from our Chalice Hymnal. This service will also include a violin solo from Hai Wei W. for the prelude and a first-time ensemble (Gospel Quartet) sharing a song of my childhood, called “When All of God’s Singers Get Home”.

For this upcoming Hymn Sing service, there is no overlapping theme such as Advent or Palm Sunday. So I want to take the opportunity to bring back the “Suggest-a-Hymn”. If there is a song you would like to have included, please take a few minutes and fill out this Google Form. I will try my best to include as many of them as possible.

Our Song of the Month for May will be the Praise & Worship song “You Are My King (Amazing Love)” by Billy Foote. We also will continue to use the “3-fold Amen” (#314 in the Chalice Hymnal) to close our weekly service.

Thank you for being a supportive community. Music is meant to be shared by all, whether by creating it or experiencing it, and I believe it is the best example of making room for everyone at the table of the Lord.

Until We Meet Again,

Scott Arnold (he/him)

Music Director of 

Trinity Church of Northborough

Application deadline is

Friday May 8, 2026.

the Scholarship Applications are available by Clicking Here.

If you have any questions, please contact Paul Pazareskis at: jopazz@hotmail.com

Property Team needs help

With Doug S. not being available to tend to the lawn mowing this summer, the property team is seeking someone who can help to mow the lawn in front of the church and the lawn along Main Street.

Dale W. will continue to mow his usual strip of lawn along the parking lot side of the building. If you are willing and able to assist with this task for the summer please let any member property team members, Wally C., Paul B., Cheryl S. or Don D. know or by notifying Rita at (508) 393-8156 or trinitychurchnboro@gmail.com.

Thank you

Don D.

The needs of immigrant families in Northboro are ongoing. A few years ago, the Outreach Team reached out to other members of the community to form the Northboro Neighborhood Support Team to help new immigrant families resettle in Northboro. 

Right now we are working with three families in many different capacities: providing friendship, financial support, help navigating social systems, and sometimes childcare and rides to appointments. 

All of you know Rose and Mark, our Afghan family... read more.

Best wishes, 

Jean Leif and John Posluszny

Climate Hope Affiliates

First Congregational Church (UCC) of Shrewsbury has invited Trinity members to participate in forming a Climate Hope Affiliate. 



The purpose of the Climate Hope Affiliates program is to empower people of faith and conscience to address the interconnected crises of climate change and societal injustice. Recently, they were part of a successful effort to defeat the Trump administration’s proposal of cutting the budget for the Environmental Protection Agency by 55%. 

Creation Justice Ministries and the United Church of Christ are equipping people in starting powerful chapters (Climate Hope Affiliates) around the country to help accelerate action. First Congregational will be holding a meeting on Wednesday May 27th from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. This could be a great collaboration between our churches. Please see Jean Leif if you are interested.  

Worcester Fellowship Cafe

Trinity will be preparing lunch for the Worcester Fellowship Cafe on Thursday, May 14th. We will be asking for donations of meatloaf and gingerbread. If you can help, please contact Jean Leif at jhleif@gmail.com

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:

• May 10 & May 24 - During our May sessions, children will learn about Pentecost and the Holy Spirit. We will also spend time reflecting on the people we love in honor of Memorial Day.
• June 14 - This will be our final Kids' Church session before the summer break.
• 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!

Our May gathering for Breakfast Fellowship will be on Saturday, May 16th. 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

PRE-CAPITAL CAMPAIGN LISTENING SESSIONS

Trinity Church’s Exterior Restoration & Maintenance Task Force is excited about the work that has already been completed around the church and the ongoing restoration and improvements of our building.

Trinity is about to embark on a major Capital Campaign to help finance these projects. In preparing for the Campaign, the Task Force is offering to meet with small groups of members and friends to answer your questions and listen to your thoughts and concerns. We have scheduled two such meetings to date:

Saturday, May 2, at 11:00 am, and Tuesday, May 5, at 7:00 pm. If you are interested in attending one of these listening sessions, please contact Rita at (508) 393-8156 or trinitychurchnboro@gmail.com We are trying to keep each group small, so we will add more sessions if necessary.

Among the completed projects are:

• Phase 1 of the tower restoration – the removal of the church spire and bell and construction of stairs and work platforms in the tower.
• Reinforcement of the roof supports above the sanctuary.
• Painting of the exterior of the building.
• Replacement of the roof over the three-story addition to the church.

Anticipated future projects to be funded with proceeds of the Capital Campaign include:

• Restoring the tower and returning the spire, and possibly the bell, to their places.
• Insulating the building. Installing the insulation will be paid by the Mass Save program, but other related expenses include installing a vapor barrier and improving drainage.
• Repairing or replacing joists supporting the southern entryway and fellowship hall floors.
• Upgrading the electrical system.
• Sandblasting and painting the fire escape.
• Replenishing the emergency capital reserves that were used to re-roof the addition.

Trinity is forming a team to lead the Capital Campaign, which will begin this summer and continue into the fall. All members and friends of Trinity will be asked to consider a gift to the Campaign. Our campaign consultant has concluded that we can achieve our goal of $500,000. 

We plan to use about $250,000 of the funds as they are raised for projects other than the tower. Assuming we meet or exceed the Capital Campaign goal, restoration of the tower will be done when we have secured grant funding to supplement the Capital Campaign gifts.

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!

May 27, 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. 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

We're moving along, the second deposit has been made!

A donation in any amount can be done via credit card on the website (look for Pew Cushions under Donations) or by check (write Pew Cushions on memo line).

Thank you!

Coffee & Chat 

on ZOOM

Wednesdays at 9:00am

Photo by: Sophie Ferello

Wednesday Meetups

At Coffee & Pi (π)



276 Turnpike Rd #8 Westboro

10:00am

Call Martha Michalewich at

(774) 258-0867 or email at martha.michalewich@verizon.net

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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RITA OUT OF OFFICE

In observance of the Memorial Day Holiday on Monday, May 25, 2026 the Church office will be closed. The office will re-open for regular business hours on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

JUNE 2026 TIDINGS

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

in the June 2026 Tidings,

please be sure to have it to Rita / church office

no later than Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

TRINITY CHURCH OF NORTHBOROUGH

23 Main Street - Northborough MA 01532

(508) 393-8156



trinitychurchnboro@gmail.com

www.trinitynorthborough.org

Trinity Church is an Open & Affirming / Welcoming & Affirming Congregation

and a WISE Church for Mental Health.