Did you know Trinity is the place to be if you love to sing or want to learn how to sing? Trinity is proud to offer outstanding musical education in an environment that fosters teamwork, dedication, diligence, and leadership. We have three choirs for school-aged children and welcome ALL children in the community. (Church membership NOT required.) Rehearsals begin September 6 and occur every Tuesday. Contact Ms. Gen (organist and director of music) for more information.

Beginning in September, Trinity will offer a number of small groups for adult formation, focused on specific topics around faith and spirituality. Some groups will be newly launched, and some have been part of Trinity’s programming for a while. Small groups are another way for us to explore our faith more deeply in community, getting to know each other better in different contexts. Small groups will meet, mostly weekly at times and days decided on by each group, until Advent.

If you would like to learn more or join one of these small groups, sign up at the back of the church on Sunday and include your contact information. Stay tuned to find out about more small groups launching this fall! Contact Cara with questions or ideas.

Our Tuesdays at Trinity children will be doing a craft project in September. They are looking for donations of the following items (most of which can be found at the Dollar Outlet):

We are collecting these items now through September 6. Please bring to the copy room. Thank you!

Have you ever thought: “Where did that come from in the Bible?” “I’m really struggling with what the Bible (or the church) says about….” “My faith has nothing to do with this situation!” “I want something more involved than just another Bible study.” “What is MY ministry?” Learn more.

Beginning on Sunday, September 11, instead of 10:15, our principal Eucharist will be celebrated at 10:30 am. This change will give the choir more time for rehearsal and provide additional time between services for both fellowship and formation. [It has also been suggested that 10:30 is easier to remember; and that those who usually run late should disregard this announcement] : )

The 8:00 am Rite I Eucharist will continue at its usual time. Christian Formation (i.e. education) for children, youth, and adults will take place from 9:15 to 10:15 am. Coffee and refreshments will be available in McCracken Hall beginning at 9:00.

Please join us for Trinity's annual fall parish picnic, immediately following the 10:30 Eucharist on September 11. Hot dogs, hamburgers, and vegetarian options provided by Trinity's Hospitality & Fellowship Committee. Live music from Rhythm Road.

Trinity is hosting Hogwarts this year during the Queen City Mischief & Magic festival! The dinner will raise money for our work in Honduras. We’ll be sending owls (Hogwarts-style messages) to children in Honduras. Plus before the meal we’ll have Hogwarts music from the movies in the church. We’re looking for volunteers to help set up and serve for the banquet. Contact Rev. Cara if you’re interested.

9/27: Middlemarch by George Eliot

10/25: Drive Your Plow over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokaczuk

11/15: Beautiful World Where are You? by Sally Rooney

12/13: Double Mother by Michael Bussi

For more information, contact Karen Martin.

You may have noticed (or remember) the booklets in the back of church with the names of all parishioners divided into the seven days of the week. This Parish Prayer Booklet was one of the ways Trinity maintained connection during Covid. Since a community knit together in prayer is a habit worth continuing, we are preparing another printing of Trinity's Parish Prayer Booklet. If you would like your name to be included, please contact the church office at (540) 886-9132.

Tuesdays at Trinity will start again in September. Last year our childcare program, held from 4-6 pm had been very successful. We have six childcare workers in place each Tuesday. This year we are looking to fill one vacancy. Would you be interested in serving in this position two hours a week? The pay is $15 per hour. Call the church office if interested: (540) 886-9132

Please join us each Sunday this summer after the 10:15 am Eucharist for a time of joyful refreshment and fellowship to deepen and strengthen the connections in our parish community. All are welcome!

For a short live midday prayer service, click on your choice of access below:

Noon Lunch has an unfilled serving day. As you know, we serve a hot nutritious meal each weekday and one time slot remains unfilled. The fourth Friday of the month needs a team leader and one more helper. Trinity has three wonderful and experienced helpers for that team, but they need a lead cook who plans the meal and coordinates its preparation, serving, and clean-up. Trinity has the food you need, and we would be there to guide you through your first time leading. It is a fun experience, and you already have three kind and helpful members. Contact Carter Hannah or Kathy Schneiderman.

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Email prayer requests to Muffie Newell, [email protected], by Tuesday at 6 pm for publication in the following Sunday bulletin. Please secure the permission of the person for whom prayers are requested. Full or partial names are permitted. Submitted names remain on the prayer list for four Sundays, after which they're removed unless a request is submitted to continue for an additional term.