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Trinity Community Gallery Summer Exhibit
Stop by the gallery after worship to view the work of several Trinity artists and a special tribute to Jane Schneeloch. In addition to paintings, there are photographs, textiles, and mixed media pieces. Over 100 books from Jane's library are yours for the taking. Take one or as many as you wish!
Trinity Book Club
We will meet on Thursday, August 7 at 2:30 p.m. at Arlene’s home. We will discuss "The Gardeners Plot" by Deborah Benoit. Reviewers called this book a "cozy mystery set in the Berkshires and full of great gardening tips and a solid "who don it" plot. Colleen Bugbee will be leading the discussion. The September book will bring "Magic Hour" by Kristen Hannah.
Single Together to Meet Again—All Singles are Welcome
Single Together is for people who are single by circumstance or choice. We will resume our monthly get-togethers on Thursday (note change of day), Sept., 11 from 12 to 2 p.m. We meet for a meal and a time of socializing. Due to conflicts with church space, we will be meeting downstairs in Vincent Hall which is the side door located in the big parking lot. This will be a covered dish luncheon. Bring your favorite dish - enough to feed five or six. Soft drinks will be provided. To let us know you are coming, call or text Jo Anne Evans at 413-244-6926. Hope to see you there.
Book Study with Lively Discussions Led by Rev. Dr. Calhoun
Why? Making Sense of God’s Will by Adam Hamilton. When a poor nation's economy is destroyed; a community is wiped away by natural disasters; a child suffers neglect & abuse; violence tears apart nations; where is God? How can God allow tragedy & suffering to infest his creation? These and more questions will be explored on Mon., Sept., 15, 22, 29, Oct., 6 at 12-1:30 p.m. in Trinity’s Gallery & Café. You can order the book on Amazon. To sign-up, email Doreen in the office at doreen@trinityspringfield.org.
Will Bike 4 Food, Sunday, September 21
Trinity will again sponsor a team for the Will Bike 4 Food charity cycling event to benefit the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. This is a lifeline for thousands of our neighbors, and the need for its services has never been greater. We’d love for you to join us. There are ride options for every age & ability. To sign up or donate, contact Ian Smythe or use the QR code above.
New Member Orientation
A new and prospective member gathering is scheduled for Sat., Oct. 4, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to noon in the Trinity Parkside Café. Please email Doreen at doreen@trinityspringfield.org in the office to sign-up for this informational meeting and enjoy a continental breakfast in the Trinity Parkside Café. This is an opportunity to learn more about Trinity and the United Methodist Church in general. If you choose to join after the orientation, you will be received into church membership on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025.

Eighth Sunday After Pentecost
Liturgy for the Sacrament of Holy Communion
The Great Thanksgiving
Leader: The Lord be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them up to the Lord.
Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Leader: God, lover of the unlovable, we give you thanks. In the fullness of time, Christ our liberator, redeemer, and sustainer came to live and be with the least of us. You, in whose Word darkness was shattered, in whose breath dust became being, and in whose love, bondage became liberty. We approach your table unworthy even of the crumbs that fall beneath it, broken as we are, we draw nearer in faith.
Communion Sanctus: “Holy, Holy” by Schubert (Communion p. 1 of 2)

Liturgy for the Sacrament of Holy Communion (continued)
Leader: In Jesus, you touched the untouchable, confronting the powerful. The lonely, the sick, the disabled, the widows, the orphans: these were never far from him. We give you thanks that in the same way all are invited to this table, regardless of their background, to receive your healing. Those whom society deems unworthy, those without daily bread, those exploited without heed for their humanity, and those on the very edge, the periphery, of our society. Bless our land to flow with milk and honey: may we embrace each other’s burdens in solidarity and love.
Leader: We remember how on the night in which Jesus was betrayed, he took bread, gave thanks to you, broke the bread, gave it to his disciples, saying: "Take, eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this in remembrance of me." Again after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks to you, and gave it for all to drink, saying: "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me."
Leader: We remember Jesus’ sacrifice for us and we offer the sacrifice of our praise as we proclaim the mystery of faith.
People: Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.
Leader: Pour out your Holy Spirit on us and on this bread and fruit of the vine. Fill us with your grace as we eat and drink. Knit us together into your wounded, healing body – redeemed by your blood. Through the sharing of this meal, may we be filled with the conviction of the saints and martyrs who have gone before us, to live the love that perseveres, to demand the justice that has been denied, and to boldly proclaim that your kingdom is for all. Through your Son Jesus Christ, in your Holy Church by the power of the Holy Spirit, all honor and glory is yours, now and forever.
All: Amen!
(Communion page 2 of 2)

Welcome to Worship - Eighth Sunday After Pentecost - Communion Sunday
We are glad that you are here! If you have any questions, ask one of the ushers at the rear entrance of the sanctuary. Large-print Bibles, hymnals, & hearing devices are available from an usher.
NEW TO TRINITY CHURCH?
We would love to reach out to you! Scan the QR code with your
phone’s camera app and a staff member will contact you. Welcome!
SUNDAY MORNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN
The Children’s Table offers coloring pages and other materials to help children feel welcome and comfortable in church. The table is located in the rear of the sanctuary. Please return supplies.
Trinity’s Christian Education Classes for K - Grade 12.
LIGHT@9 is over for the program year. It runs from the third Sunday of September through mid-May. LIGHT@9-Children is for Kindergarten through grade 5. LIGHT@9-Youth is for gr. 6-12. We will see you back in class in September.
Chapel Kids is a worship service designed for children Ages 5–13 yrs.
Chapel Kids is over for the program year. Chapel Kids resumes on the third Sunday in September - mid-May, except Communion Sunday, which is on the first Sunday of every month.
For more information about our music programs, contact the Director of Music Ministries, Dr. Bruce Glenny, for the Dance Movement Choir, contact the director, Amelia Hays-Rivest,, for Children and youth programs please contact the Director of Family Ministries & Connections, Rob Powell.
This church is committed to providing a safe place for our children & youth.
Our Safe Sanctuaries Policy requires that parents (or an adult they have designated) bring & pick-up their children 5th gr. & under from church-sponsored programs. Please escort your child to/from the restrooms during worship. Thank you.
Want to learn more? Scan the QR code with your smart phone.

New to Trinity?

Trinity's Nursery & Child Care for children birth-4 yrs. is open during the worship service.
Trinity now has a dedicated staff member responsible for providing a safe and engaging atmosphere for children during services. Cody Minahan has worked in the education field for over 10 years with experience ranging from preschool all the way up to high school! We also have a weekly volunteer. An usher can direct you.

Attendance for Sunday, July 27, 2025: Adults 87, Children 2= Total 89
-Thank you for your generosity, and for supporting the many missions of Trinity!

Holy are you, Sanctuary of our hearts, and blessed is Jesus Christ, Word of joyous grace. In that time when we had lost our way, he called to us, so we could follow him into your joy. In that time when all hope had died, he touched our lips with the bright fire of your love. In that time when death's cold grip wrapped tightly around our hearts, he came to surround us with your love.
While we cannot understand the mysteries of your wonder and grace, when we are called to Christ's side we can only cry, 'here we are; we will follow' even as we hope for that faith which was his. So, it is in faith that we remember that on the night in which he gave himself up for us, he took bread, gave thanks to you, broke the bread, gave it to his disciples, and said: “Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
When the supper was over, he took the cup, gave thanks to you, gave it to his disciples, and said: “Drink from this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.”
And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ’s offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith
Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.
Pour out your Holy Spirit on us gathered here, and on these gifts of bread and wine. In this time of silence, Spirit of God, may this bread which is broken become our wholeness. In this time of grace,
may this cup which is poured out touch our lips with healing. In this time when we feel the brush of your fingertips caressing us, may we believe that your justice and peace are to be shared with all people; that our hearts can bear the burdens of others; that we may bring joy to the lonely and suffering.
Then, when our journey has ended, and we have followed you into eternity, we will gather around your Table and feast in your grace. Holy One, Holy Three. All glory may be yours. Amen.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING (Thom M. Shuman, modified with UM liturgy)
L: May the Lord be with you.
P: And also with you.
L: Beloved of God, lift up your hearts.
P: We lift them to God who knows us and loves us.
L: Beloved of God, give thanks to the Lord our God.
P: Our praise is continually offered to our Hope, our Trust, our God.
In the beginning of time when there was only You, you walked in the midst of chaos, shaping all that is good and beautiful. In that place where there was only your Love, you stretched out your hands scooping up the dirt off earth's floors, shaping us in your image, breathing Spirit into our lungs. In that silence where there was only your Hope, you called us to be your people, God of glory and wonder.
But the world sang its seductions, sin called us to follow its despair, death blinded us to the life you offered. And so, pouting and stamping our feet because you would not give us our way, we turned away going down another path. You would not pay attention to our foolish tantrums, nor would you leave us in the grasp of death and sin, trusting that if we encountered the grace wrapped in your holiness, we would turn to you in joy.
And so, believing that you have reached out and called us to service with you, and touched our lips with songs of hope, we join our voices with those who, in every time and in every place sing of your ways forever:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.

Maundy Thursday Children’s Program
Who: Children ages 3-12 (Parents please stay with your PreK/K child through this event. They’ll need your help.
What: Making Easter flags and learning the story of Holy Week (see more information below)
Where: JA Room (The first classroom by the parking lot door)
When: April 18th 6:45-8:00pm
What to bring: All participants, parents included, should either bring a paint shirt or wear old clothes, as there will likely be some paint stains before we’re finished.
Youth Fellowship (YF)
Youth fellowship is for youth in grades 6-12. New members and friends are always welcome. Arrive as early at 5:30, eat dinner with us at 6:15, and join us for activities until 8pm. Youth Fellowship is free, but we appreciate donations to offset the cost of food. You can find more information about youth ministry at Trinity on the Trinity webpage: https://www.trinityspringfield.org/education-formation/youth/

PARDON OUR MESS! Trinity’s Board of Trustees has approved masonry work, and possibly roofing work, on the north side of the building from the Community Entrance to the east wall of Asbury Hall. The project will begin on or around May 13. Scaffolding will be up and over the Community Entrance for 2-3 weeks. It is safe to walk under & thru to enter the building. The Grace Chapel entrance is unlocked if prefer to enter there. If we must close the Community Entrance for work, we will let you know. Please watch your children at all times. We will have the scaffolding fenced off.
If you have any questions or concerns about this project, please contact a trustee for more information.

Tonight in YF:
Mardi Gras Activities
Next Week in YF:
We’ll have different games and activities; you choose what you want to do.
Find the March Youth Calendar at:
https://www.trinityspringfield.org/education-formation/youth/

Tonight No Dinner or YF
Pastor Erin and the Confirmation Class will be returning from Boston.
Next Week in YF
We’ll have different games and activities set up. You choose which one(s) you want to do.
Saturday, April 6th
Trinity’s Confirmation Class presents Paint Night
All are invited.
See insert for more details

Stewardship Report
Attendance last week:			Offering: ($9,115.38 needed each week)
Adults:	179	* Pledges:		$3, 072.62
Children:	33	Plate:		$133.00
Total:	212	Non-Pledge:		$132.00
		Special Offerings:		$0.00
		Other:		$5,795.00
		Total:		$9,132.62
* Includes Online Giving				$1,267.50

Holy, holy, God of Hosts!
Heaven and earth sing out your name!
Blest are they who come today;
and take their place.
Holy are you, and blessed is your Son Jesus Christ.
He proclaimed freedom for the bound, justice for the oppressed, grace for the lost, love for the prodigal.
Through the life and ministry of Jesus, we can imagine and live into a community where all who struggle are taken into loving arms and those who struggle to love are invited into greater compassion.
On the night in which he gave himself up for us, he took bread, gave thanks to you, broke the bread, gave it to his disciples, and said: “Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
When the supper was over, he took the cup, gave thanks to you, gave it to his disciples, and said: “Drink from this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.”
And so, We remember… [pause, piano enters]
We offer ourselves … [pause]
We proclaim God’s time…
Christ has died, yet Christ is risen;
Christ will come once again!
We remember and proclaim
redeeming love.
Pour out your Holy Spirit on us gathered here, and on these gifts of bread and fruit of the vine. Make them be for us sustenance for our days, love for simple and ordinary lives, fuel for justice in this world.
By your Spirit open us to each other. Open us to the world, making us one in you, through Christ, in the power of your amazing grace!
Communion

COVID-19 Protocols-Trinity United Methodist Church from TCAC The Trinity COVID19 Ad Hoc Committee (TCAC) met on February 2, 2022, and engaged in a discussion of legal, health, and other issues surrounding COVID19, including the latest view of CDC data, with a particular focus on omicron variant data. Following discussion, TCAC, by unanimous consent, agreed to rescind the temporary measures which became effective on 1/5/22, with one exception: because the City of Springfield still has an indoor mask mandate, masks will be required inside Trinity at all times; however, anyone at the pulpit or lectern during the Sunday morning service will be permitted to remove his/her mask for purposes of speaking.
If You Don’t Want to be on Camera With our three new cameras up and running during worship, and the service being recorded and posted online, the Technology Team wants to remind members that if you come to in-person worship, you may be visible on the video. If you do not want to be recorded, please inform an usher so that they can seat you appropriately. Thank you.
Please Let the Church Office Know Your Updated Mailing Address, Phone Number, and Email
New England weather is unpredictable and occasionally the church has to close due to inclement weather. The best way for us to contact everyone at once is via our robocall system. Also, if you are new to Trinity Church and haven’t given us your information yet please do so by email the church office at info@trinityspringfield.org. Thank you.
Honoring Black History Month Every Sunday throughout February, the contributions to our shared faith made by Black thinkers will be honored. You are invited to ponder their words as we collectively express gratitude for the ways our understanding of God has been enhanced by the courage and spirituality of Black Christian siblings.
A Note from the Director of Music Ministries
Both the prelude and postlude this upcoming Sunday were chosen based on the scripture passage as well as to highlight African American composers during Black History Month. The prelude this weekend is “A Little More Faith in Jesus”, a spiritual arranged by John W. Work III. The scripture this weekend encourages us to “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch” which reminds us all of our need for more faith in Jesus. The composer, John W. Work III (1901-1967), was the chairman of the Fisk University Department of Music where he conducted the Fisk Jubilee Singers for ten years. He was a gifted author, lyricist, choral conductor, educator, and ethnomusicologist. The postlude this weekend is “Elegy” by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. The selection reminds me of a sea voyage with the ship rocking back and forth, but still a heroic melody prevailing. This piece seemed like the perfect capstone for a liturgy with references to fishing and of course, being “fishers of people.” The composer, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, was born in England in 1985. He achieved much success and was called the African Mahler. Coleridge-Taylor’s greatest success was the cantata Hiawatha’s Wedding-feast, widely performed in England during his lifetime (he died in 1912), and rivaled only by Handel’s Messiah and Mendelssohn’s Elijah in popularity. (Biographical information by James Abbington)
A Request From the Parkside Pantry
We are asking everyone who is able and feels moved to donate at this time to fill a bag with the following items: a box of cereal, a pack of toilet paper, a box of pasta, a jar or can of pasta sauce, a jar of peanut butter, a jar of jam or jelly, a can of tuna fish, a can of chicken, a bag of rice, a bag of beans. Thank you.

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No Attendance or giving information this week due to worship being canceled last week.