Worship on Sunday, October 25th @ 10am:
“God Is with Us: The Answer to the Soul’s Eternal Question”
On this Reformation Sunday, the Social Justice Team will co-lead worship with Pastor Valeria.
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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 8:30am.
Emily is here to help you. If you need technical assistance please email her at [email protected] or call her (508) 614-8989 during virtual office hours and she will walk you through each step.
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Coffee Hour Before Worship
Sundays @ 9:30am
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Join us on Zoom:
Meeting ID: 861 4930 6259
Password: 201552
Meeting Link:
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FROM THE STEWARDSHIP TEAM |
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Hi Everyone, as we continue our Stewardship campaign we wanted to take a minute to say "thank you" to all of you who have already sent in your pledges for the coming year, and to those who will be sending theirs in the coming days. Please prayerfully consider what you can give to help Trinity Church stay the course. We know that what we ask is no little thing.
God has shown love and mercy to us throughout this year. We are blessed because God loves and cares for us!
"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through the fires you shall not be burned; the flames will not overcome you." Isaiah 43:2
We have seen our share of trials this year, individually and as a community of faith; and yet we stand and we work, and we move forward with our mission every day! Because God has a plan and purpose for us! Because God cares for us & God is with us! May you feel God's presence everyday!
In Christ,
Rob Mulligan & Donna Miller
Stewardship Team
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Would you like to be part of a virtual community that meets on Sunday mornings to create an engaging worship experience for our congregation? For example, would you like to read or act out the Bible passage, or share a personal story? Do you create artwork or write poetry? Are you good at editing videos or other tech tasks like Zoom and Facebook live?
We would love to include you and your gifts in our worship services. Training and practice sessions will be offered. Please contact Pastor Valeria for more information.
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Grief Support Group
Thursdays @ 7pm
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If you or someone you know recently lost a loved one and is looking for a safe space to share your experiences with others, you are welcome to join our grief support group. The group now meets weekly on Zoom, every Thursday at 7 pm. For more information please contact Pastor Valeria at [email protected]
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Zoom Bible Study
Mondays @ 1pm
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Want to connect with other Trinity people while we are self-isolating? Join us for an informal Bible study on Mondays at 1pm via Zoom. Each week we will select a chapter or passage of the Bible, and discuss what it means to us.
Jean Leif will be facilitating. Email her at [email protected] (include your name) for log-on information.
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Coffee or Tea with Pastor Valeria on Zoom
Wednesdays @ 9am
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Chat with Pastor Valeria on Zoom, Wednesdays at 9am.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 954 033 518
Password: 569713
Dial by your location
+1 929 436 2866 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 954 033 518
Emily is here to help you. If you need technical assistance please email her at [email protected] or call her (508) 614-8989 during virtual office hours.
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NORTHBOROUGH HELPING HANDS - DOVE TREE
Each year your Christmas Giving Tree (“dove tree”) has generously included gift requests from the Northborough Helping Hands Association, Inc., (NHHA) for families in need in Northborough & we have always been ever so grateful.
Due to the impact of COVID-19, NHHA has made significant changes to this year’s Holiday Outreach Program. The decision has been made to give the families a “Gift Card Christmas” by switching to gift cards in lieu of toys & gifts.
We would like to ask you to consider making a monetary donation to NHHA equivalent to the gifts you purchased in the past or any amount you are comfortable with. We will, in turn, purchase $25 gift cards to local stores.
In order to allow families enough time to shop, the cards will be distributed at the Thanksgiving distribution on Saturday, November 21.
Donations can be made on line at https://northboroughhelpinghands.org or mail a check or gift card to Northborough Helping Hands, P.O. Box 383, Northborough, MA 01532 by Sunday, November 1.
Northborough Helping Hands Association, Inc. is a non-profit volunteer organization and a 501(c)(3) charity.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Marcia Roman at 508-393-8763 or Colleen Lupien at 508-393-9012.
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Be part of Tinity's Creative Care Voter Pledge.
In response to the challenge from the Southern New England Conference of the UCC, Trinity is asking our members to take the pledge, "I pledge to be a consistent voter, and I will always prioritize caring for God's creation in how I vote." Click the link to pledge to show your support for environmental issues. Help us reach our goal of 75% of our membership signing on.
To join Trinity's newly-formed Social Justice Team, or to hear more about our projects, contact Jean Leif, [email protected]
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Let Northboro know Trinity is here.....
As a way of demonstrating Trinity's presence to the community, a few of us will be meeting on the church lawn on Saturdays in October from 12-1 pm. Come and join us, or drive by and say hi. Masks required, signs are optional. Let's show Northboro that Trinity is alive and cares about its community!
For sign ups please use the link below and/or contact Emily for help: [email protected]
DRESS UP IN YOUR HALLOWEEN COSTUME ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, AND HELP US SPREAD SOME SMILES!
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These are challenging times for many. If you are not financially impacted by the current situation we ask you to prayerfully consider increasing your support to Trinity Church, to make up for those who cannot meet their pledge, so we may continue to do God's work through Trinity Church. Thank you for your faithful, generous giving!
Please make your checks payable and mail them to Trinity Church:
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.
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Did you know your shopping can earn Trinity money?
Shop at your convenience all year!
Trinity Church is set up as a charity on iGive! Please consider downloading the app or shopping through the iGive site and a percentage of your purchase will be sent to Trinity Church! This does not cost you any extra money, the donation comes from the stores you already shop at.
Please consider shopping through iGive to help support Trinity.
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You shop. Amazon gives.
- Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice.
- AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service.
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Support Trinity Church by choosing it as your charitable organization at smile.amazon.com
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Mental Health:
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI Metrowest (Marlborough-Framingham):
Addiction/Substance Abuse Disorders:
The Mass Substance Use Helpline
Worcester Area Intergroup (Alcoholics Anonymous)
Domestic Violence:
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is offering assistance and safety planning 24/7
- 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
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TTY 1-800-787-3224 o If you’re unable to speak safely, you can chat online, or text LOVEIS to 22522
MA SafeLink MA Statewide Toll-Free Domestic Violence Hotline 1-877-785-2020
Food Assistance:
Northborough Food Pantry
Wednesdays 9 - 10:30 a.m.
Thursdays 6:30 - 8 p.m.
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GSA Link
The Link that Connects
The GSA Link is a project connecting local GSA high school and middle students to collaborate, share ideas, and socialize in a SAFE space. LGBT and allied high school students are welcome.
For more information please contact:
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Grotonwood and Oceanwood Camperships |
Since overnight camps had to be canceled this summer, Central Association will offer a campership of $100 for each camper who registers for any of the fall or winter camps.
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Watch Sunday's worship using the link below. You do not need to have a Facebook account to view this video!
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Subscribe to our YouTube channel and watch a
selection of Pastor Valeria's sermons and our worship music.
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Community Meal Take-Out
We have resurrected Community Meals but in a to-go manner and we need your help.
We will be ordering $5 meals from local food establishments and distributing them to our community meals guests to-go, every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Trinity Church. Various organizations have committed to monetary donations for these entrees. But, you can't have a meal without servers, water and dessert. We are looking for volunteers to sign up to donate a case of water or 2 dozen individually wrapped desserts and/or stand in the parking lot and deliver the meals to guests in their parked cars. All guidelines of social distancing will be observed.
If you are interested in helping, please see the available opportunities and sign up here:
To donate towards the purchase of meals, please make your checks out to "Helping Hands Association" with "Community Meal" on the memo line, and mail them to Northborough Helping Hands, P.O. Box 383, Northborough, 01532.
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NATICK COMMUNITY-SENIOR CENTER’S ONLINE PROGRAMS
Mindfulness Meditation with Sharon Meets every Thursday, 1-1:40 pm, free. This meditation is audio only and participants are muted during the meditation portion. Everyone is welcome to join for some guided, some quiet and some reflection with Q & A and sharing. Email [email protected] to receive the Zoom link (different each week.)
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NORTHBORO JUNIOR WOMAN'S CLUB - VIRTUAL CRAFT FAIR
The GFWC Northboro Junior Woman’s Club 43rd Harvest Craft Fair has gone Virtual!
Offering beautiful crafts from Saturday, November 7th to Monday, November 30th. You can shop in the comfort of your home 24/7.
There are textiles, glassworks, wooden items, handmade jewelry, soaps, knitwear and so much more! Please go to www.northborojuniors.org/craft-fair for your personal shopping experience. |
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Are you interested in being added to the online church directory?
Please use the instructions HERE to add yourself and your family to the Trinity Church online database.
If you need any assistance connecting to the online directory please contact the church office:
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IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS |
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~ Muriel Swenor, recovering from surgery
~ Kathie Nichols, some health concerns
~ Everyone affected physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially by COVID-19.
~ Donna Miller and her family.
~ Nursing home residents, their families, and staff.
~ All first responders, health care workers, grocery workers and anyone who is working on the front lines.
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 Valeria at the church office, 508-393-8156.
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Deadline for November Tidings |
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Please be sure to have all your info for the November Tidings in to the church office by Sunday, October 25. Your help is appreciated! |
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TRINITY CHURCH
23 Main Street
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 393-8156
Virtual Office Hours :
Emily is working from home. Please email her or leave a message on Pastor Valeria's voicemail on the church phone. (Please note Fridays are Pastor Valeria's day off and she will not check her voicemail. In case of an emergency please listen to her voicemail message for her cell phone number.)
Monday: 9am - Noon & 1pm - 2:30pm
Tuesday: 9am - Noon & 1pm - 2:30pm
Wednesday: 9am - 10:30am & 2pm - 4pm
Thursday: 9am - Noon & 1pm - 2:30pm
Friday: 9am - Noon & 1pm - 2:30pm
Rev. Valeria Schmidt, Sr. Minister
Trinity Church is an Open & Affirming / Welcoming & Affirming Congregation
Trinity Church's mission is to fill its people with the love of God
and share God's love in all the world.
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