Dear friends in Christ,  We are here at the 3rd Sunday of Advent—JOY Sunday!  Advent was originally a season of penitence and in the midst of that is a recognition that we need to invite and receive joy always, so the third Sunday is when we wear rose colored vestments (at Trinity our rose chasuble is a VERY bright pink, that brings smiles upon seeing it every time!), light the pink candle on the Advent wreath, and anticipate the joy of Christmas in just a few weeks.  A pomeg

Dear friends,   Trinity is abuzz with Advent joy! Be sure to join in worship at 8 o'clock for the beautiful language of Rite I; shop at the Holiday Pop Up Market; come to the Advent Forum; join the Youth Group conversation; bring diapers for the Diaper Drive; and don't forget to PLEDGE   your support for our life together so we can keep all this joy flowing into 2026! Special thanks to ALL the people making all these things possible.  Advent blessings,  Nancy+

Dear friends,  Sunday marks the beginning of the season of Advent, and the start of the Church year. Although the secular world sees this season as a time for shopping and decorating, parties and wrapping gifts, the Church begins with apocalyptic readings – talk about the “end times” when Jesus will come again in great glory to judge the quick and the dead.   How do we as people who live in both the secular and the sacred navigate both worlds? With the delightful expectation

Dear friends,  This Sunday we celebrate Christ the King.  This day marks the end of the liturgical year, and Advent begins a new year on Nov. 30.  This prayer, written by Karl Barth (one of the most influential theologians of the 20th century) seems a fitting way to pray for the Church and for the world, remembering that our trust is in God alone.  Please pray with me! Your sister in Christ,  Nancy+ A Prayer for the Church, the Poor, and Justice  “Lord our God, we praise you

Dear friends, Just home from the wonderful “Grateful Bread” luncheon hosted by Trinity’s Parish Care team in the Parish Hall. Special thanks to Molly Stone, Jace Tilton, and everyone who brought food to share and prayers for one another.   Delicious soups and breads were prepared and enjoyed by all those in attendance. Tables were decorated with fall flowers and leaves, pumpkins and lovely statements about Gratitude. Here are two traditional American Grace prayers that were o