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The Nursery will have extended hours this day, and will be open until 12:30. | |
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Thank you!
Thank you all who helped with the “Greening” and “Degreening” of the sanctuary this Christmas season. Your help was greatly appreciated. A happy and blessed 2025!
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Dedicating the Altar Flowers
Our “Remembering Our Loved Ones” program is beginning in January.
If you would like to have a Sunday’s Altar bouquet dedicated to the memory of a loved one, you need to…
•take an envelope found in the pew and fill in the information, providing the name of your loved one, the Sunday on which you wish to make a donation to the Flower Fund in memory of your loved one and your name. For your information, the cost of each bouquet is $40.50; whatever you donate will be appreciated.
•A notation will be included in your loved one’s selected Sunday’s bulletin, stating “An Altar bouquet this Sunday is dedicated to the memory of the name of your loved one by your name.
•Remember, it is wise to fill in the envelope in advance, reserving the Sunday of dedication. Each Sunday, there are two bouquets, so we can only take two names. If a date is very important to you, please send in your request as early as possible.
•Seal the envelope, and drop it in the offertory basket.
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2025 Giving Envelopes
The 2025 Giving Envelopes are in the back of the Sanctuary. If you would like to have envelopes, but do not see your name, please contact Kim.
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We here at Trinity treasure our community connections. Such connections are at the heart of the documentary "Join or Die," being screened on Saturday, January 11, at 2 pm in the C.H. Booth Library Meeting Room. The filmmakers bill their work as "a film about why you should join a club...and why the fate of America depends on it." In this feature documentary, follow the half-century story of America's civic unraveling through the journey of legendary social scientist Robert Putnam, whose groundbreaking "Bowling Alone" research into America's decades-long decline in community connections could hold the answers to our democracy's present crisis. Discussion follows viewing.
This film screening is co-sponsored by the Newtown Congregational Church and C.H.Booth Library. Register to view the film at https://chboothlibrary.libcal.com/event/13683365, or call 203-455-4623. Please pass this invitation to friends!
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Your donations are very appreciated as
the Pantry use is at an all time high. With this cold weather, the need will continue to rise. If you are able, please consider donating some of the most needed items or a gift card to a grocery store or Walmart. We will do the shopping.
Peanut butter/Jelly
Breakfast cereals
Canned legumes
Canned Fruit
Soups
Pasta Sauce
Laundry soap (small size)
Coffee is appreciated
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Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire and lighten with celestial fire; That through the ages all along, this may be our endless song. Praise to thy eternal merit, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
This Sunday, the Gospel reading will take us to the baptism of Jesus. This is the amazing moment when the skies opened up, the Holy Spirit came down in the form of a dove, and the voice of God declared “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.”.
When planning music for this particular story from the Gospel, I tend to move toward the hymns that sing of the Holy Spirit. I wondered if I was being too “Pentecosty” so I chatted with Andrea about whether my music selections were too “Holy Spirity”. I loved her response, in which she said with exuberance that baptism should always be about the Holy Spirit! You know, she’s right! We tend to relegate the Holy Spirit to post-resurrection Jesus and his disciples in the upper room, but the Holy Spirit makes quite an entrance at Jesus’ baptism at the beginning of his ministry.
I grew up the daughter of a pastor and music minister. We spent part of my childhood in the American Baptist Church, and another part in the Pentecostal Church. So when the topic of the Holy Spirit comes up, my mind goes to the images ingrained in my memory of people speaking in tongues, dancing, and being “slain in the spirit”. Oh boy, THAT was some stuff to see as a kid! Thankfully, I have found myself in the Episcopal Church where the Holy Spirit is ever-present in a more personal way that keeps the fire in us burning. This week’s choral anthem by Thomas Attwood really speaks to that desire for the Holy Spirit to keep our souls inspired, and that this will be our endless song of praise.
So this Sunday, it’s ok if you feel a little “Pentecosty” as we read of Christ’s baptism and sing songs of the Holy Spirit. Because, yes, baptisms should always be about that!
In Christ,
Jennifer
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Look at these cute couch potatoes! A whopping 15 kids joined us last week to enjoy our movie and popcorn Sunday. Later this month, at the Annual Meeting, kids will have the opportunity to veg out together again and watch another movie, if they aren't playing in the Kids' Club that is! A delicious church breakfast will also be served. | Did your family borrow a Spark Bible from Trinity Church School? If you are finished with it or are no longer using it, please return it at your convenience. Still loving it? Feel free to keep it a while longer. | |
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All are welcome to join us on Sunday, 2/2, to make Valentine's Day cards for military personnel. Drop by during coffee hour in the Glover Community Room to make some heartfelt cards to show your appreciation for their service to our country. Craft supplies will be provided.
Upcoming Events:
Sunday, 1/26, Annual Meeting, Church breakfast
Sunday, 2/2, Valentines for Troops
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Christian Yoga
Join Christian Yoga class on alternating Tuesdays at 7 pm for an hour of movement incorporating prayer and scripture. This is a great way to connect to yourself, with others and with God. The next session will be held on 1/14/25 & 1/28/24. All are welcome!
Free will offering is completely voluntary.
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Weekly Happenings
Trinity's nursery is open every Sunday from 9:15 - 11:15, and is professionally staffed by Wee Care Nanny Agency. Click here to review the nursery guidelines.
Trinity's Grief Support Group runs every first and third Thursday of the month from 4-5:15pm, and is open to all.
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Should you wish to make a donation to LL, please mail a check to First Congregational Church of Ridgefield (FCC), 103 Main Street, Ridgefield, Ct 06877. The memo line should read LLGD or click here. | |
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New Process for Vouchers
Thank you to all of you who have seamlessly transitioned over to the new system - it is such a pleasure to be working with Lori Rohrbacher again!
Vouchers can now be submitted virtually. There is a new page on Trinity's website (Vouchers). Please use this online form as a way to submit vouchers. If you need help learning this new system, please contact Kim.
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Praise and Thanksgiving
For those requesting our prayers
Maureen, Janet, Rick, Marie, Jennifer, Joyce, Jacky, Gail, Alveta, Bode, Gracie, Martha, Daniel, Shirley, Dan, Barbara, Lucille, Caroline, Eric, Brent, Judy, Kathy, Joan, Jacob, Peter, Sandy, Donna
For those celebrating a birthday this week
Ruth Campbell, Jack Murphy, Samuel Grummons, Dorothy Schmidt
For those celebrating an anniversary this week
Tom & Cherie Swetts
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