Join us this weekend to hear from Reverend Tobi Nguyen as we begin a new sermon series titled "No Fair!" This week, we'll be focusing on how to Fight like a Christian – Jesus gives a plan for settling conflict in the church. The Scripture readings will be from Exodus 12:1-14 , Psalm 149, Romans 13:8-14, and Matthew 18:15-20.

We hope you will join us!

On Sunday, September 10th at 9:45am, the Aldersgate Class resumes meeting. We will return to our classroom on the second floor near the elevator. Russ Richey will lead several of our early sessions focusing on our hymnal -- the holy book that Methodists following the guidance of John and Charles Wesley -- have carried along with the Bible in purse or pocket or lodged handily in the pew.

If you have the 1737 Collection of Psalms and Hymns or another 18th Century version, by all means bring it. Since current hymnbooks don't fit readily in pocket or purse, ample copies will be available in our room. You might bring the title of your favorite hymn or portion of the hymnal. Again, Trinity keeps itself oriented by offering those attending two books in our pews, hymnals and Bibles. 

All are welcome.

Click the link below to join the Aldersgate Sunday School class virtually. Every Sunday morning, at 9:45am. 

Jesus was fond of asking questions, many of which cut right to the heart of what it means to be human. Why are you terrified? What do you live for? Who do you say that I am? In Questions Jesus Asked, author Magrey deVega explores six of the most provocative questions Jesus posed to others and guides us in answering them for ourselves.

Asking these questions takes courage. Not only do they reveal what Jesus really cares about, they open a window into our hearts. We all have questions for God, but growth happens when we turn things around and ask what Jesus wants to know about us. When we dare to raise them, these questions bring us a fuller appreciation for the wisdom, power, and presence of God in our lives. Are you willing to step out in faith? Are you ready to answer the questions Jesus asked?

Join us for this 6-week Sunday School class beginning September 10th at 9:45am. You can read along in the book or just come for the weekly video and discussion.

Follow the link below to purchase the book from Cokesbury.

The Staff Parrish Relations Committee will be meeting on Monday, September 11. Please feel free to reach out to them if you have things you would like for them to discuss at their meeting.

Contact: sprc@trinitydurham.org

Mark your calendars! The Warrior Women will have their next meeting on Tuesday, September 12th at 6pm. 

We will be meeting at the Pomodoro Italian Kitchen on Hillandale Rd. 

All women are welcome to join this time of fellowship and fun!

The Trustees are leading a clean-up day at Trinity on Saturday, September 16th from 9am-12pm. We will be working mainly on the second floor of the education building in some of the classrooms. All are welcome to join! If you have time, and you care about our church building, please join us in this clean-up effort! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out: trustees@trinitydurham.org

CenterFest 2023 is Coming: September 16 & 17 in Downtown Durham!

CenterFest is BACK and on September 16th and 17th! Get ready to enjoy live music, local art, delicious food, and so much more. We’ll have over 110 artists, live performances all day, and don’t forget to stop by the Kidzone or grab a snack at one of our many food trucks! We can’t wait to see you there!

Volunteers Needed!

On Saturday, September 16th from 9am - 1pm, you are invited to join a training at Epsworth UMC titled, Preparing for Racialized Storms. 

Trinity's Administrative Council will be meeting directly after service on September 17th in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome to join. 

We will meet every Wednesday, at 12:00 PM

Join us when you can, we are having such a wonderful time getting to know our neighbors and unsheltered friends.

SAVE THE DATE:

Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

Congregations for Children (C4C) Annual Committee Meeting &

the Blessing of Eastway Elementary School

at the home of Felix and Mary Beth Markham

(919) 489-0044

 The Congregations for Children Committee will have our annual meeting to make plans for Trinity’s 8^th year of ministry with Eastway Elementary School during the 2023-2024 school year. All interested persons are invited and welcome to join us! 

Blessings!

Mary Beth Markham and Gwen Palmer

Co-Chairs for Congregations for Children Ministry @ Trinity UMC

Trinity UMC has many opportunities to help bring Hope into the darkest places in the heart of Durham.  Here is one:

The Durham Early Childhood Homelessness Task Force has been meeting to develop an action plan to address the needs of families experiencing homelessness with children under the age of 5. To quantify this issue for those of us who are not aware, as of Monday (8/20/23), Durham had 48 unsheltered families, 33 of which have children under the age of 5. Additionally, there are 42 families at risk of homelessness in the next two weeks.

They are asking that anyone across sectors that potentially interact with this demographic group (in particular, anyone not dedicated to “homeless services”) to attend the task force’s next meeting on Monday 9/11/23 from 10-11:30 AM. It will take place at Duke Memorial Church, 504 W Chapel Hill St. Please let me know if you’re interested in attending or know someone who might be! All are welcome. Homelessness has many faces…Some of them are very small.

Grateful to serve with you,

Rev. Carolyn

Minister of Outreach

Debbie Haywood • Carol Ayres • Melisha Scruggs • Diane Foster

Give if you can and call if you need.