Volume 78 - No. 10 | October 2026 | | |
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 10am
"Wrestling Not Required"
Communion Sunday
We will be serving fresh gluten-free bread and grape juice.
For Sunday, October 4th, we will be receiving offerings
for the Deacons Fund in person, by mail and online through VANCO.
If you're paying by check or cash, please include "Deacons Fund" in the memo line.
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.
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Fall and Faith
October arrives with crisp mornings, changing leaves, and the quiet reminder that it can be good to let things go.
Trees release the leaves they have held on to, trusting that new life will come in its proper time. In much the same way, faith invites us to loosen our grip on worry, disappointment, and the need to control every outcome—and to place our lives again in God’s faithful hands.
Change can be beautiful, but it can also feel uncertain. Yet amid every change, God remains steadfast. The same Lord who meets us in seasons of growth is present in seasons of letting go, rest, and renewal.
When familiar routines shift or the path ahead seems unclear, we can remember that our hope is rooted not in circumstances, but in the unchanging love of Jesus Christ.
This fall, consider making room for a simple practice of faith: begin the day with gratitude, offer one burden to God in prayer, reach out to someone who may feel isolated, or take a quiet walk, bike ride, or car drive and notice the beauty of creation.
Small acts of trust can deepen our awareness of God’s presence and prepare our hearts for the season ahead.
May this season of brilliant color and gentle release renew our faith. Whatever changes fall brings, we do not face them alone. God goes before us, walks beside us, and continues to make all things new.
Grace and peace,
Pastor Will
| | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CELEBRATION DINNER | | |
Pew Cushions
Our new pew cushions are here! Our Sanctuary continues to be
improved and enhanced with the updates and changes made over the
past year or so.
I hope you are enjoying our worship space. I know I am!
My heartfelt thanks to all who donated to make this happen.
Thanks be to God.
Lynn Garry
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Hello Trinity Community!
Wow! Last month was filled with some amazing moments—from the return of our music ensembles to worship services to the tremendous success of our capital campaign. There is so much energy in our community, giving us plenty to celebrate and look forward to!
That energy has made it especially wonderful to get back into the flow of music planning, rehearsing, and performing. I always enjoy sharing worship with all of you and providing special music for our services, but creating music with others is what really helps me “recharge”! Music is one of the few areas of life where everyone has a place and everyone has something to contribute. Hmm...sounds like a great church I know.
I’m excited for the variety of worship we will get to experience this month. Check out the information below for specific details for each week of October.
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October 4th: In addition to a Communion hymn, I will be introducing a new Song of the Month, as well as a vocal solo to support Pastor Will’s sermon of “Wrestling Not Required”.
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October 11th: The Worship Band returns to support a praise & worship styled worship service and to feature a song called “The Way” by Pat Barrett
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October 18th: The Hand Bell Choir will perform a piece called “Canon of Grace”, that brings together the familiar melodies of “Pachelbel's Canon” and “Amazing Grace”.
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October 25th: The voice choir will sing two songs for worship service - an exciting new song called “Shout for Joy” and a 4-part a capella hymn for the Prelude.
The Song of the Month I have chosen for October is “Trust in God” by Brandon Lake. This is a newer song, released last year, that works in familiar texts and imagery into a comforting melody with a rocking sensation throughout. I encourage you to listen to it HERE. And for a Sung Benediction, we will be including the “3-fold Amen”. You can find it on #314 in the Chalice Hymnal. You can listen to it HERE.
And it’s still not too late to join in on the joy of creating music together for the Lord. The Voice Choir can accommodate anyone joining through the end of the month and the Worship Band is open to anyone throughout the year. Reach out if you are interested in those opportunities.
As we enter another month of worship together, I hope the music we share can do more than simply fill the room. Whether through a familiar hymn, a new song, an instrumental piece, or voices raised together, each musical offering is an opportunity to connect with God and with one another. I am grateful to be able to make music with this community, and I look forward to worshiping with all of you throughout October!
Until We Meet Again,
Scott Arnold (He/Him)
Music Director
Trinity Church of Northborough
| | PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY UPDATE | |
Good news! The Prayer Shawl Ministry is continuing with crocheting at Trinity the last Wednesday of the month, 1 to 2 pm in Room 105. Join us if you can, Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Happy crocheting!
Kay, Diane, and Tracey-Lee.
| BLESSINGS BOUTIQUE THRIFT SHOP NEWS | | |
Blessings Boutique
The Blessings Boutique Thrift Shop and Vintage Garage are open
Wed, Fri and Sat. 10am - 2pm.
We sell gently used men's, women's, children's and baby clothing, footwear, jewelry and accessories, as well as household /decorative items and small furniture pieces. Come in to check out our fall decor!
We are accepting gently used clothing donations at this time. Please no men's suits or dress pants. The clothes can be left in bags in the marked bins in the first floor hallway of the church. Household donations can be dropped off during regular shop hours.
Thank you!
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Coffee & Chat
on ZOOM
Wednesdays at 9:00am
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Photo by: Sophie Ferello
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Wednesday Meetups
At Coffee & Pi (π)
276 Turnpike Rd #8 Westboro
10:00am
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The next date that we are responsible for Community Meals is October 7th. Watch for the sign-up genius which will be sent out separately.
Call Martha Michalewich at
(774) 258-0867 or email at martha.michalewich@verizon.net
| | | NORTHBOROUGH SENIOR CENTER | | |
There is food available at the Senior Center during regular business hours (listed below) for those who are in need, come take what you need. It is also open to those who would like to donate food.
Mon, Wed, Thurs - 8am - 4pm
Tuesday - 8am - 7pm
Friday - 8am - 12pm
| | NORTHBOROUGH HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT | | |
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 on vacation and will not be in the office
over the dates of: October 2, 2026 through October 12, 2026.
She will be back in the office on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Voicemail & email will be checked periodically by Volunteer staff during her time away.
If you need immediate assistance please contact:
Lynn Garry (508) 254-5689
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If you have any information that you would like to have included
in the November 2026 Tidings,
please be sure to have it to Rita / church office
no later than Friday, October 23, 2026.
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