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Trinity Annual Meeting

During this pandemic our Trinity Consistory has decided that since in person worship is a few months away, that our annual meeting will take place by email or mail. We need our members to approve the budget and slate of officers for 2021. Reports will be available online and those who do not have access to internet will receive a special mailing. Watch for more information in the weeks ahead. We want to be able to complete the vote during the first week of February.

We have your 2021 offering envelopes in the church office. In order for us to save on the expense of mailing each offering we have two options for you to choose from. (1) You may get your offering envelope by calling the office ahead of time and stopping by the church to pick yours up, or (2) we can deliver it to you personally if you are unable to visit the church.

Please note, the office is open Monday-Friday from 8:00-4:00 p.m. and please call in advance of your arrival. 330-264-9250.

Thanks, the Finance Committee

Celebrate Black History Month by Reading - February 2021

Several members from the Trinity congregation have been meeting by zoom to begin necessary conversations about our differences and to create a vision about justice and compassion and healing that will promote common ground and examine systemic inequality and racism. In honor and in celebration of Black History Month, we suggest reading. Feel free to contact anyone on the coalition with comments or questions or further reading suggestions. We begin with the following recommendations.

Bryan Stevenson is a professor of law at New York University, as well as a gifted spokesperson. Foremost, he is a defender of justice and mercy, speaking for those without a voice. His moving narrative, Just Mercy, reveals an inspirational account and argument for compassion in the pursuit of justice. "Bryan Stevenson founded the Equal Justice Initiative, a legal practice dedicated to defending those most desperate and in need: the poor, the wrongly condemned, and women and children trapped in the farthest reaches of our criminal justice system".

The Vanishing Half, by Brit Bennett, is a wonderful historical novel about twin sisters who grew up in a poor, rural Louisiana town. The town, founded by the twins Great Grandfather, required that all inhabitants be very light skinned Negroes. The sisters choose very different paths.. Stella passing and living life as a white woman of affluence, Desiree returning to live in their hometown. Every single character in the book has many layers. Many social issues are addressed from different perspectives... racism, transgender issues, social status, as well as the core issues of happiness and acceptance. As you follow the journey of the characters through several decades, you will find yourself examining your own feelings on these important issues.

And from Abby Reed comes the following recommendations: So You Want To Talk About Race, by Ijeoma Oluo who implores us to grasp the concept of change as it relates to racism. In the author's narrative, she suggests that for change to happen, we all will have to work at dismantling the systemic structures that perpetuate racism.

Happy reading,

Lin Wierwille, Abby Reed, Jennifer Faust, Emily Howard, Daniel Kirk, Kevan Franklin

"ACT": Anti-Racist Coalition at Trinity

If you or a loved one are sick, in the hospital or in need of prayer, please notify the church office either by calling: 330-264-9250 or emailing us, so Trinity's staff is aware and can pray for you. In these days of HIPA, the Pastors are no longer notified when a member is in the hospital.

Join us each Wednesday at 6:30 PM - for our Zoom Prayer service.

During this time of virtual worship we are missing the interactions with our church family! This Zoom Prayer service is a chance to get to talk to other Trinity members and friends.

Click to join the Prayer service at 6:30 on Wednesday

As the colder temperatures are starting to arrive in our area, Wayne County Housing Coalition and our partner agencies are making plans for a Severe Weather Shelter for the coming winter months. The goal is to open a warm and safe space for anyone that needs to get out of the weather at the Wooster Salvation Army when the “feels like” temperature dips below 20 degrees. The Severe Weather Shelter hours will be 6pm through 8am, when open. In the past, the Severe Weather has opened when temperatures dropped below 20 degrees (winter 2019-2020) or to 9 degrees or below (winter 2018-2019) which did not require as much staff or volunteer oversight. We feel it is extremely important that the Severe Weather Shelter opens this winter before temperatures drop so low, but we need your help to make that happen.

Wayne County Housing Coalition is searching for individuals/couples interested in serving as volunteers at the Severe Weather Shelter for shifts beginning at 6pm and ending at 10pm on nights that the shelter is opened due to frigid temperatures. Responsibilities will include acting as a “host,” getting the meal distributed, supervising the guests at the shelter and assisting with any needs the guests may have. Salvation Army will have a staff member in their shelter area that will be accessible if necessary. Training will be provided for anyone that is interested in becoming a volunteer. COVID-19 protocols for congregate facilities will be followed. Volunteers will need to have a background check completed for the Salvation Army as well. If you have a recent background check you may use that as well.

If you are interested in assisting with the Severe Weather Shelter, please contact Kevan at [email protected] or 330-264-9250 or 330-904-2009 or Krista Kidney, Wayne County Housing Coalition Chair, at [email protected]. A virtual training will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 7pm for those that express interest in volunteering this winter. In the week following the virtual training, small group on-site tours will be made available to familiarize volunteers with the Salvation Army facilities. Questions or further inquiries may also be directed to Kevan Franklin or Krista Kidney.

If you haven't already, here is your chance to catch up on the previous Sunday's Worship Service for 01/31/2021.