Calling all 20's-30's folks! Join us this Sunday after the 10:30 service for Jersey Mike's, Advent wreaths, and lots of fun with friends new and old. If you're coming, please let us know here so we can order enough sandwiches for everyone:
Advent Wreath Making is Here!
This Sunday, join us at 9:30 AM in Pierce-Bishop Hall for seasonal fun for all ages! We will make Advent wreaths for your family to take home and use during this season of expectation. There is a suggested (but not required) donation of $10 to cover supplies. See you there!
Through Darkness to Light: Free Virtual Advent Retreat
The Church Times in England is sponsoring a brief online Advent retreat this Saturday, November 30. You can read more about the speakers at this link: https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/through-darkness-to-light-advent-journeys. Trinity has purchased a group ticket, which means you can view the retreat program anytime your schedule allows. The videos will be available on demand for those who don't want to get up at 5 am! We will send out the link in a separate e-blast as soon as we receive it.
Christ the Light
Dear Beloved of Trinity Church,
I’m sitting in my office late in the afternoon. The sun has already set, and if someone were to ask me the time by glancing out the window, I’d guess it was much later in the night. Yet, it’s only late afternoon. Moments like these remind me how vital light is, at least for me. The early darkness during these months can feel heavy and oppressive, casting shadows not only over the world around us but sometimes within our hearts as well.
This experience resonates with life itself. Not every day is filled with light and sunshine. There are seasons when the darkness feels overwhelming, pressing upon our hearts and souls. Yet, in those moments, I’m reminded of the incredible gift of Light—both physical and spiritual.
This Sunday, Christ the King Sunday, we will reflect on this profound and transformative gift—the true Light. From the dawn of creation, when God declared, “Let there be light,” to the radiant Light revealed to us in Jesus Christ—the Light that shines in the darkness and cannot be overcome. It is this Light that sustains us, guides us, and holds us through every season of life.
I warmly invite you to join us this Sunday as we celebrate this divine Light—a beacon of hope, love, and promise that illuminates our lives, now and forevermore.
Let there be light!
Grace and peace,
Paul
Cookie Walk
There will be a Cookie Walk on Sunday, December 8th, from 9am-12:30pm!
Here is how it works:
You buy a bag for a small fee, and then you fill it with cookies of your choice from the trays of delicious home-made cookies baked by fellow parishioners. So please stop by after the 8am or 10:30 service, and enjoy this Christmas tradition!
Bakers needed!!
Can you find some time to bake some of your favorite Christmas cookie recipes? We would love any amount you can make! (Please, no store bought!)
If so, then get in touch with Terri Brown at 609-915-3800 or terribrown4@gmail.com or sign up here: https://evite.me/pzTtwQsEtf
Advent Poinsettia Delivery
The Flower Ministry team is getting ready for the Annual Poinsettia Delivery, and we could use your help!
On Friday, December 13 through Sunday December 15, volunteers will deliver Christmas Poinsettia plants to parishioners. The time involvement is just 1-2 hours, and the exact time you deliver is completely at your discretion.
We will provide a list of recipients with addresses and contact information. We would like to get enough volunteers to create pairs of people to deliver, so there could be a driver and a caller. The caller lets the parishioner know that we are on the way to drop off a plant. This gives the parishioner a “heads up” to potentially to see a stranger at the door.
If you can help with this enjoyable and worthwhile event, please contact Terri Hassett Brown by either email at terribrown4@gmail.com, or by phone, 609-915-3800.
Christmas Pageant
It is time to sign up for the Christmas Pageant! This year's pageant will take place during the 10:30 am service on Sunday, December 22. We will be using a brand new script, complete with original songs! Rehearsals will be Sundays after church during the month of December, although not everyone will need to be at every rehearsal. There are opportunities for children of all ages to perform. Please access this form to register and find all of the information: https://forms.gle/f26RrA3GVtAfQuuJ7
Questions? Email Annie Bryson at brysona@trinityprinceton.org
Angel Tree Update
It's time for Trinity's annual Angel Tree gift drive! This year, we are using an Amazon wish list for the gifts that kids in our community have requested. A tree with gift card tags will be in the Narthex for gift cards that cannot be purchased on Amazon. The wish list can be found here:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/RXVN4P7CVC4M?ref_=wl_share
Gifts should be shipped to Kara Slade at 33 Mercer St, Princeton NJ 08540. Contact Martha Lashbrook or Kara with any questions.