Celebrating the Joy of Childhood on Children’s Sunday
As Children’s Sunday approaches, we’re filled with anticipation and joy. It’s a special day dedicated to celebrating the youngest members of our congregation, the spirited hearts who bring innocent delight…
Keep Moving Forward: Our Renewal
Thank you all for giving me the opportunity to talk about our wonderful little school! I really believe we have something unlike any other here at Trinity, but I may…
Keep Moving Forward: Confirmation
This Sunday is Confirmation Sunday. It is a great day in our church! But what is Confirmation? Why do Confirmation? What can you expect Sunday? These are questions, I will…
Missions
The mission of the United Methodist Church is “to make disciples for the transformation of the world.” We do that at Trinity by “loving one another to Christ.” But how…
Finding Hope
Easter’s rolling around the corner, and guess what? It’s not just about the chocolate bunnies and egg hunts (though we love those too!). It’s about something much more awesome –…
And it was good – Palm Sunday
Hosanna means: God save us! It’s what the crowds shouted to Jesus as he rode a donkey into the city of Jerusalem for the week of Passover. The crowds LOVED…
Prophecy
This photo from 1st Presbyterian in Atlanta depicts the prophets represented by the prophet Isaiah who throughout his prophecy told about the coming of Jesus Christ. For that reason he…
Hope and Healing
Did you know there is a science to hope? It falls into the genre of positive psychology. And here’s the good news: hope is a choice. We feel the tension…
Do Justice
Cornel West, a profound philosopher and activist, once said, “Justice is what love looks like in public.” It’s a powerful reminder that our acts of love and justice are deeply…
Women’s Sunday
What do you notice when you enter a church? Do you see a welcoming atmosphere with people smiling and giving warm hugs? That’s how I felt when I first visited…
A Time for Renewal: Embracing Lent at Trinity UMC
It’s that time again… a season that is meant to slow down the hustle and bustle, a sacred window to be still and breathe deeply. We’re stepping into Lent, and…
Koinonia: Welcoming
Welcome! Bienvenue! ¡Bienvenido! Willkommen! Välkommen! Witaj! When you travel through an International Airport, you’ll usually find a sign or announcement that welcomes travelers in many different languages. You might not…
Koinonia: Welcoming
If you look at the data within a 10 mile radius of our church, the most important things that people look for when they look for a new church are…
Koinonia
Do you remember the old Quiznos commercials? Their slogan was, “funny name, serious sandwich.” A pretty clever slogan to get you to remember their name. The owner, Jimmy Lambatos, invented…
Finding Purpose in 2024
Ikigai There is a Japanese concept known at Ikigai which means “reason for being.” The French call this “raison d’etre” or the reason or meaning for someone’s existence. There’s not…