Election Week

Dear Trinity Church,

On election day, the church will be open all day for prayer. If anyone needs a ride to a polling station to vote, please contact the church office and will be do our best to provide transportation. May the peace of Christ be with you in what can be a stressful time.

Prayer of guidance during this election

Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges: Guide the people of the United States (or of this community) in the election of officials and representatives; that, by faithful administration and wise laws, the rights of all may be protected and our nation be enabled to fulfill your purposes; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Oregon Trailblazers are back!

If you’re “vaguely middle-aged,” a parent or not, you’re invited to join us for a Pre-Thanksgiving Potluck at 5:30 PM on Saturday, November 16 at 5:30 PM in the George Thomas Room. Bring something to share. Thanksgiving foods are optional, but if you want to test your recipes before your guests show up, we can help! Childcare will be provided. 

Stewardship 2025 - A Journey Together in Faith

Dear Friends,

We are in the midst of our Stewardship 2025 drive. Your participation is essential as we look to close the gap between our expenses and donations. Thank you to those who have made a pledge and to those who have increased your pledge. The future of Trinity, its mission and ministries, depends on the participation of all it members. As in the past, we will be collecting pledge cards during the services on All Saints Sunday this weekend. Please consider dropping yours in the plate at that time.

Peace and blessings to all,

Bill Hackett and Trudy Sykes

Turkey Trot

Thanksgiving approaches and with it the 17th running of the Trinity Turkey Trot.  Registrations are pouring in and we expect another sell-out this year.  If you intend to run/walk and haven’t registered yet, don’t wait until the last minute.

We are looking for volunteers to help distribute bibs and t-shirts during the week before the race and to perform a myriad of tasks on the day of the race.  You can sign up by clicking the Volunteer tab on the Turkey Trot web site.

As in years past, we are also collecting food for the Arm in Arm pantry.  See the website for details.

TrinityTurkeyTrot.org

Stewardship Update

Dear Trinity Church,

Our revenue is less than our expenses. Last year our pledges totaled just over $1.0 million – a significant improvement over the several Covid years but still off earlier highs. Our plate contributions including Christmas and Easter are about $110,000. Rent from our properties totals about $200,000. Bequests and other gifts are usually around $25,000. In recent years we have relied on our endowment to cover the rest, withdrawing more than we have earned – a practice that is not sustainable long term.

When you ask yourself, “Who is Trinity Church to me?” I hope you find that Trinity is not just a building—it’s a home, a community, and a place where we all come together to do God’s work. Your pledge, however large or small will open the door to sustaining Trinity’s mission today and into the future as we continue this journey together.

In Christ, Bill Hackett and Trudy Sykes

All Shall Be Well … A Morning of Quiet Contemplation

Take a respite from the world for a morning of quiet contemplation, with selected sayings from Julian of Norwich’s Long Text of the Revelations of Divine Love in contrast to its fourteenth century context.

Saturday, October 26th, 9:00AM-12:00PM with Bonnie Bivins in Trinity Church’s Thomas Room next to Pierce Hall.

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