Join us this weekend for Pentecost Sunday. This week, we will have a guest preacher, Rev. Drew Woten as we talk about the Day of Pentecost. We will be streaming online at trinitydurham.org or YouTube. The Scripture readings will be from Acts 2:1-21, and 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13. We hope you will join us!

This Sunday is New Members' Sunday!

We will be celebrating the baptism of Elijah Clarkson, son of Collins & Jill Clarkson. You don't want to miss this opportunity to stand alongside the Clarksons in the observance of baptism!

The church offices will be closed on Monday, May 29th in observance of Memorial Day. 

We will resume normal operations on Tuesday, May 30th. 

Sunday School is taking a break for the summer, but that doesn't mean we don't want to hang out and enjoy each other. 

Join us on Sunday mornings during the months of June and July for Fellowship Hour starting at 9:45 am in the Narthex. 

“I want you to show love, not offer sacrifices. I want you to know me more than I want burnt offerings.” Hosea 6:6 (NLT)   

And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God is in them. I John 4:16 (NIV)  

Dear Trinity Family,  

When love is on the altar of our hearts, love is reflected in the sacrifices we bring to God. On Sunday, May 21, 2023, a collection of kindergarten book bags loaded with vital school supplies was placed on Trinity’s altar to be blessed by God before being given to young children in need. Trinity’s altar held gifts given in love, given with joy, and given as a sacrifice to the Source of all Gifts and the God Who is Love. FORTY-TWO such book bags (along with a plethora of extra supplies as well as thank you goodies for each member of the faculty and staff!) were delivered on Monday to Trinity’s Congregations for Children partner school, Eastway Elementary. As financially struggling families register their children for kindergarten, God’s love in the Trinity Family has made sure those students have the tools they need to take advantage of the educational opportunity being offered to them. Eastway Elementary is so grateful for your kindness and support for their young students. Thank you to all who gave dollars or supplies, to all who prayed, to all who packed, and to those who delivered. Your love is a fragrant offering to the LORD that blesses beyond measure and in ways we cannot even fully imagine.

With hearts overflowing in gratitude,

Mary Beth Markham and Gwen Palmer for the Congregations for Children Committee   

We are restarting our children's ministry, and we need your help!

Over the next three Sundays, we will be collecting information on commitment cards to determine interest and participation from the congregation. Please be sure to fill one out with your ideas. 

If you have questions or would like additional information, please reach out to Ted Benson. 

Email: ted@trinitydurham.org

Summertime Events for Fellowship! All are invited to join a Zoom meeting on Wednesday, May 31, at 7 pm to share ideas and make plans for Fellowship events over the summer. Ideas so far include a Bulls game with private space and unlimited buffet, a picnic/tailgate on church grounds, and a Game Time with lunch in the church. Please join the meeting using the link below.

Our own Ruth Jane Roycroft performed in a spring concert with the Forest Singers. What a wonderful celebration of Broadway and movie music!

There is a new copier in the church offices. I know there are some of you who may use this machine on occasion to print materials. You will be able to print directly from your laptop or smartphone using Airprint. Just a reminder, we pay slightly more for color copies as opposed to black and white copies. So, if you don't NEED the color in your pages being printed, please select the black and white option. 

Please call or email the office with any questions. 

Summer is almost here, and we are so excited for warm weather, and fun in the sun! 

We would like to invite you to a regular rhythm of meeting together for fellowship during the months of June and July. Every Wednesday, we will meet on the patio of Bull City Burger right beside the church parking lot for a time of conversation and enjoying a meal together. Drop by anytime between the hours of 5:30-7:30 pm. So excited to enjoy this time of refreshing with you all! 

See you all on June 14th! 

Here is a list of summer events happening in the life of Trinity during the months of June and July.

June

Spiritual Partners ChristCare Group: June 1st @ 7 pm

Tuesday Club: June 6th @ 5:30 pm at the Homestead Steak House in Timberlake. (Please let Reggie and Liz know by Sunday, June 4th at 6 pm if you will be joining.)

Fries & Fellowship: June 14th, 5:30-7:30 pm at Bull City Burger

Spiritual Partners ChristCare Group: June 15th @ 7 pm

Allred / Shoaf ChristCare Group: June 19th @ 9:30 am in the Parlor

Fries & Fellowship: June 21st, 5:30-7:30 pm at Bull City Burger

Fries & Fellowship: June 28th, 5:30-7:30 pm at Bull City Burger

July

No Tuesday Club Meeting in July

Fries & Fellowship: July 5th 5:30-7:30 pm at Bull City Burger

Spiritual Partners ChristCare Group: July 6th @ 7 pm

Fries & Fellowship: July 12th 5:30-7:30 pm at Bull City Burger

Fries & Fellowship: July 19th 5:30-7:30 pm at Bull City Burger

Spiritual Partners ChristCare Group: July 20th @ 7 pm

Fries & Fellowship: June 26th 5:30-7:30 pm at Bull City Burger

Every year Trinity has a number of scholarships that are available for students of any age who are undertaking studies in higher education. A description of the various scholarships and the application form can be downloaded from our website, click on the link below.

The deadline for submission of all scholarship materials to the scholarship committee is Monday, June 12. Questions should be directed to the chairman of the scholarship committee, Alex Crowell at alex@trinitydurham.org.

Have you benefitted from the Media Ministry here at Trinity?

Looking for a way to serve?

The Media Ministry is looking for interested people to join their team! The commitment will only be once or twice a month. Curious? Contact Jerri Bland for more information: jerri@jerribland.com 

Give if you can and call if you need.