Join us this weekend to hear from Reverend Tobi Nguyen as we continue in our sermon series titled "No Fair!" This week, we'll be focusing on The Math of Forgiveness – Real grace means losing count of wrongs. The Scripture readings will be from Romans 14:1-12, and Matthew 18:21-35. We hope you will join us!

Travis is an experienced organizer, leader, and teacher committed to developing healthy families and servant leaders. Travis has worked with children, families, and communities for over 20 years. He completed his undergraduate work at the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee, Florida; legal studies and social work training at The University of Georgia; and is currently continuing his education at Duke University, studying theology. Travis worked for the poor and the indigent, representing adults and children accused of serious felony offenses in Georgia's trial and appellate courts while teaching lawyers and advocates nationwide. He left legal advocacy direct service work to focus on community wellness through mission work and service to Christ. 

NPR, HBO, MSNBC, and countless other national, regional, and local news outlets have featured Travis’ work and efforts. Most recently, Travis returned from South Sudan, where he was teaching biblical interpretation and community development at a rural Bible college in a small town less than 200 miles from the nation’s capital.  Travis has also worked with several United Methodist congregations and preached and taught in dozens of churches throughout the American South.

He would love to get to know each and every one of you. If you would like to set up a meeting with him, please click on the link below to reserve a time.

The Trustees are leading a clean-up day at Trinity TOMORROW, 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!

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

Join us on Sunday mornings for all of our Sunday School options! Details above on where each class is located. 

This week we are starting our adventures in Godly Play once again. What is Godly Play, you might ask. It is a different way of living and learning through the Bible. We use objects to represent the people and places in the stories in order to become a part of the story as we hear it. The children join the storyteller in the time and space of the story then discuss what they heard and saw in the process. This video is an example of the wondering questions that we might ask each other after we live through our stories. Our class will meet in the classroom near the elevator on the 2^nd floor starting at 9:45 this Sunday (Room 210). I look forward to seeing you there! 

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

Immediately following service on Sunday, don't forget to pick up your pulled pork! $10 for a pint size container. All proceeds go to bless Mark Scruggs and his daughter Melisha. 

Hosted by Russell Odom. 

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

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

The Allred/Shoaf Christ Care September Meeting has been cancelled. We look forward to seeing you again at next month's meeting!

It's all happening Saturday, September 23rd. Take a look at the different activities that you might want to participate in and show your support. For more information, click the link below. 

July’s event was a wonderful opportunity for teamwork and re-connection with friends. The next 5th Sunday is October 28th.   We would love to do it again to reestablish the long held Trinity tradition. In order to make it happen, we need 2 lay people to take the lead. No need to reinvent the wheel, we already have the system set up and ready to go, we just need someone to take the lead on coordinating. 

If you are willing to serve in this capacity or have questions, please call Rev. Carolyn at (919) 530-9477 (new number) or email Carolyn@trinitydurham.org

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.

Debbie Haywood • Carol Ayres • Melisha Scruggs • Diane Foster • Ken Stewart (Michael Stewart's brother) • Reggie Allred

Give if you can and call if you need.