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Many thanks to the Rev. Jim Wheeler who led our Palm Sunday service yesterday.

And thanks, too, to Ella and Vinnie for bringing a delicious Love It Vegan carrot cake to the Coffee Hour for Conrad's 60th liturgical birthday!

[Editor's Note: your liturgical birthday is simply the day you were born on according to the church calendar. Conrad was born on April 3 in 1966, which was Palm Sunday, so his liturgical birthday is Palm Sunday, which fell on March 29 this year. Everyone can celebrate a liturgical birthday; just Google "church calendar" with the month and year of your birth, and you can see your birthday on the church calendar. ]

HOLY WEEK SERVICES AT TRINITY

Maundy Thursday - April 2 at 6pm

with the Rev. Evelyn Wheeler

Good Friday - April 3 at 7pm
with Bishop Laura Ahrens

Easter Vigil (with baptism) - April 4 at 5pm 
with the Rev. Evelyn Wheeler

Easter Morning - April 5 at 9am 
with the Rev. Evelyn Wheeler

The Altar Guild could use a little help on April 1 (no joke!) at 8:30am, in preparation for Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services. They will also meet on April 4 at 8:30 am to prepare the altar for the Easter Vigil. Please join them on one or both days if you can assist them in making Trinity the most beautiful church in Torrington!

Adult Formation 

We continue to discuss brief readings from Following the Call: Living the Sermon on the Mount.

April 5 - no Adult Formation

April 12 - Reading 45: Judging Others

April 19 - Reading 46: Ask, Seek, Knock

April 26 - Reading 47: The Golden Rule

May 3 - Reading 48: Two Ways

May 10 - Reading 49: False Prophets

May 17 - Reading 50: Lord, Lord

May 24 - Reading 51: Building on the Rock

May 31 - Reading 52: Our Final Authority

To get a PDF copy of the readings, please email Bobby Naeher at robertnaeher@gmail.com. We also have paper copies available each week.

All are welcome, and completing the reading ahead of time, while helpful, is not a requirement. We all benefit when multiple voices are heard!

"SHE'S CRAFTY!"

Look who bumped into each other unexpectedly! That's Trinity (Torrington) Vestry clerk Naomi Cardello with Trinity (Lime Rock) Junior Warden Cheryl Duntz, showing off their handmade crafts at a recent crushed glass class at the Brush and Pallet in Torrington.

Given how busy these two Trinitarians are at their respective churches, it was surprising that they had time for some self-care and creative recreation.

Now back to work, ladies!

Speaking of the two Trinities, some folks at Trinity Lime Rock reached out to us here at Trinity Torrington to discuss a creative way to support the Community Kitchen of Torrington.

Trinity Lime Rock has generously purchased some food shares at Conundrum Farm in Kent. This fresh produce will then be delivered weekly to the Community Kitchen by Produce to the People.

It's a great link between the two Trinities, and it benefits the Community Kitchen.

Thank you, Trinity Lime Rock!

The ECCT has posted our "Help Wanted" sign!

Click here to see what other parishes in ECCT are looking for priests.

A TALE OF TWO TRINITIES

As you know, we are working with Trinity Lime Rock to hire a full-time Priest In-Charge who can split their hours between the two Trinities. Curious to learn more about Trinity Lime Rock? Consider one or more of the following suggestions.

Visit their website.

Attend one of their services, either Morning Prayer at 8am or Holy Eucharist at 10:30am, followed by Coffee Hour.

Read their 2025 Annual Report and see the many ways that they are similar to Trinity Torrington.

Read their newsletter, and consider attending an event at their church.

Finally, keep them in your prayers! Their priest of 17 years - the Rev. Heidi Truax - recently retired. We know what it feels like to be without a pastor, and we are confident that 2026 will be a year of growth for them, in numerous (and often unexpected) ways.

DON'T GET SCAMMED!!

This editor recently received the following email:

Do you have a moment I have a request I need you to handle discreetly. I am currently busy in a prayer session, no calls so just reply my email

Rev. Carrie Combs

Trinity Episcopal Church

220 Prospect Street, Torrington, CT 06790

The grammar was poor. The sender often says, "Don't call me" because the scammer's voice does not sound like the Rev. Carrie's voice. I looked at the email it came from: it was revmail55998@gmail.com, but that is not the Rev. Carrie's genuine email address. I emailed the Rev. Carrie (via her true email address) to let her know that this scam was making the rounds.

If you think you have received a bogus email - from anyone - do not reply to the email, but call or text that person to ask them if they sent you the email in question.

COFFEE HOUR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We definitely need some people to step forward and host Coffee Hour. It's very easy and very appreciated! Just sign up for a date, then bring in some snacks (home-made or store-bought), set up the table, percolate percolate percolate, then clean up.

If you have any questions, please ask Ella, Tiffany or Richard. The sign-up is in the Upper Parish Hall.

Dear Trinity family,

Many thanks for the meals, dinner gift cards, and prayers that you have generously given us as Lydia recuperates from her March 17th surgery. Her doctor said it went "fantastic," and he said things were worse than they appeared on the scans, so he was glad to go in there and fix things up.

While she has been housebound for the most part, Lydia has recently been walking around our block once or twice a day. She misses her Trinity family but has enjoyed some very pleasant visits at our home.

She enjoyed seeing folks at church on Palm Sunday and looks forward to seeing you again at the Easter Vigil!

Peace + Patience,

Lydia + Conrad

Our Culture is Beautiful Movie + Talk

On March 21, we had a viewing of the powerful 1997 film AMISTAD, followed by a discussion led by members of Our Culture is Beautiful.

On Saturday April 18, we will show a 2025 film which set a record with 16 Academy Award nominations. With this film, Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman to receive an Academy Award for cinematography.

This movie explores themes of racism, relationships, ancestors, music, and history. It is Rated R for language and violence - it gets bloody, so be prepared!

This event is free and fresh popcorn will be served.

Around the Diocese...

ECCT NORTHWEST REGION POTLUCK

The ECCT Northwest Region will hold a potluck on Saturday April 18 from noon to 2:30PM at Christ Church Chapel Campus, located at 18 Main St South, Bethlehem, CT.

Entrees will be provided. We ask that you bring your favorite side or dessert to serve 6 people.

We will gather to share a meal and engage in a

discussion of the Future of Church, and Exploring Ways to Spread the Good News.

Please Register by April 17.

Click here for more details and registration information.

A Workday at Camp Washington

Growing Hope & Forging Peace

May 30, 2026 : 9-4 pm

Join Bishop Jim Curry & Swords to Plowshares for a day of hands-on work at the Camp Washington Forge.

Learn about blacksmithing, and how YOU can make a difference one gardening tool at a time.

Beginners are welcome!

Returners are encouraged!

The day includes a picnic Lunch.

There is no cost to attend. 

Click here for registration.

Happenings Around Town and Beyond...

Do you have a name badge? With different clergy and new people visiting Trinity, it is a great time to wear your Trinity name badge!

If you need a badge, please print your name clearly on the clipboard in the back of the church, and Mel will make one for you.

If you have an announcement or event that you would like publicized, or if you are a parishioner involved in an event that you would like to share with the parish, please send it to The Portal at announcements@trinity-torrington.org, and we can then direct your announcement to the best method of communication.