New year, New Trinity 🤞

Please Join Us for our Annual Meeting & Parish Brunch

As we look back on 2025, it is clear that while we are displaced from our building, the spirit of this congregation remains very strong. We have proven that the Church is not a structure, but a people on a mission. Please join us on Sunday, January 25, immediately following worship for our Annual Parish Meeting. We will gather for a delicious brunch and a time of fellowship as we review the significant milestones of the past year and look toward our future.

Highlights of what we will cover:



• 2025 Outreach in Review: We’ll celebrate the impact of our community programs and the ways we’ve served Bethlehem while "on the move."
• The Building Project: A detailed update on our progress, the current status of our home, and the road ahead for our physical space.
• Financial Health: A transparent look at our finances and stewardship as we maintain our foundation for the coming year.
• The Path to our New Rector: We are excited to announce that our visioning process is now complete! This work was done specifically to ensure our Church Profile is ready for the Search Committee. By defining who we are and where we are going, we can now show Rector candidates that Trinity is a vibrant, mission-driven parish that is ready for its next chapter of leadership.

We need your voice and your presence to make this meeting official. Let’s start 2026 by celebrating how far we’ve come and preparing for the leader God is calling to join us.



See you at the brunch!

This Sunday's Presiding Priest:

Trinity welcomes Father Michael Molina back this Sunday, January 11, 2026. Come out and join us at 8:30 AM!

Second Sunday Collection through January 25, 2026



In January, our gifts will go to Turning Point. We are soliciting warm winter items: Gloves, hats, scarves, socks and mittens, mostly for women and children. Please bring your donations to church throughout the month of January. Last day of collection will be Sunday, January 25th.



Turning Point provides confidential resources and support for individuals and families in Lehigh and Northampton counties. In fiscal year 2024–2025, we served more than 3,772 Lehigh Valley residents through our trauma-informed, inclusive programs, which include: a 24-hour Helpline, Emergency Safe House, Empowerment Counseling and Groups, Legal Advocacy, Education and Training, and Medical Advocacy. 

Volunteer Opportunity: English Language Tutoring



The English Language Classes program, an adult ESL program which operates at the Cathedral of the Nativity, is looking for volunteers. The free, non-denominational program has been in operation since 2021 and currently serves over 60 community members. Tutors help students improve their confidence in English speaking and listening, enhance familiarity with customs and procedures, and address needs by referring to appropriate resources. In addition, through participation in the program tutors help create the safe and welcoming community we all want for the Bethlehem area. 

Classes run from 7-9PM twice weekly, and tutors should commit to attending four or more sessions per semester. No experience is needed and there is no need to speak a second language. Orientation and training is provided. A Pennsylvania criminal background check is required. 

Anyone who is interested may call Ceil Connelly-Weida, one of the team volunteers, at 610-653-3278.

2026 Episcopal Church Calendars - Available Now

We have received the church calendars for 2026. If you would like one, please speak to an usher before or after the service.

As a reminder, Forward Day by Day, the daily devotional booklets are available. The ushers can direct you to their location in the back of the church, if you are interested.

Our Capital Campaign Continues

Even though the active phase of our campaign has ended, the window is still open. If you were still considering your response or just hadn’t gotten around to returning your card, please do so. We will continue to gratefully accept your contribution to this campaign.

It's ever too late to experience the joy of generosity!

To contribute to the campaign, click here:

Exciting times ahead, as Dioceses Reunite



Subscribe below to keep aware and involved!

• Subscribe to Diocesan Newsletter: click here.
• Visit the Diocese of Bethlehem website: click here.
• For Reunification website, click here.

Trinity, Bethlehem is now livestreaming again!

We are back in the world of livestreaming. Please join us online, if you are unable to attend worship in-person. Watch as we stream, or watch later!



• Click here to attend 8:30 am service via Vimeo



• Click here for Sunday's bulletin



To add a name to our prayer list, inform us through our email account created especially for this purpose.

Our email is the best way to make sure we pray for you in the Prayers of the People.

Email: prayerlist@trinitybeth.org

To view the coming week's prayer list, click here.

For Pastoral Care Emergencies, when possible, please call the church during office hours:

 (610) 867-4741

Office hours are:

Monday - Friday 8AM - 3PM

If you need Immediate Emergency Pastoral care outside of business hours (evenings, weekends, holidays, etc.), you may contact Father Cliff Carr, who will be tending our flock until an Interim Pastor is called to Trinity. Father Cliff's number is 610-691-3488.

Be assured that we want to be present to you at times of pastoral need and will offer assistance and support in any way possible. Please note that the church office observes holidays and may be affected by staff personal or sick days off as well. We will return your call as soon as possible.

Trinity Episcopal Church Website

Sermons may be listened to via audio. The last one recorded was Sunday, December 10. These sermons were recorded live and are available on the website.



Birthdays

Laura Johnson, January 3

Patti Pasda, January 3

Margaret McIntosh, January 4

JoAnne Hornyak, January 5

Emerson Emmons, January 11

Barry Smith, January 12

Joel Krieger, January 14

Sophia Krieger, January 25

Saul Marcial, January 27

Landon Marcial, January 28

Joyce Meinke, January 30

Lylah Hoff, January 31

Anniversaries

Dawn & Bill Winterburn, January 30

Saturday Service: 5:00 pm 

Sunday Services: 8:00 & 10:30am 

Office: 9:00am-2:00pm, M-F