Join us this weekend to hear from our pastor, Rev. Tobi Nguyen, as we continue our 4-week Generosity Campaign, utilizing material by Adam Hamilton from a book called, Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity. Scripture readings will be from Ecclesiastes 2:1-11, Hebrews 13:1-6, and Matthew 22:34-46. We hope you will join us!

**There will be NO Sunday School on October 29th.** We hope to see everyone at Pancakes for the People! Contact Ted Benson if you'd like to volunteer: 919-493-2304 or ted@trinitydurham.org

Watch this video update from our Coordinator of Children and Family Ministries to hear about what's going on in the life of Trinity United Methodist Church. 

For more info, or to connect with Travis, email: travis@trinitydurham.org

or call / text: (706) 351-9918

Get excited! Pancakes for the People is just a couple weeks away! It's happening THIS Sunday from 8-9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall.

Volunteers are always welcome! For more info or to volunteer, contact Ted Benson: 919-493-2304 or ted@trinitydurham.org

All cash donations will be used to purchase $25.00 grocery store gift cards from Walmart and Food Lion.

If you purchase a gift card, please do not put it on the mission pews. Instead, give it to Gwen or Ed Palmer or to Mary Beth or Felix Markham or take it to the church office for safe keeping. Office hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Please place your cans or coats on Trinity’s mission pews.

As always, we are happy to receive cash or checks. Please make checks payable to Trinity UMC and write C4C in the memo line. You may also contribute online at trinitydurham.org/give and put C4C in the memo line.

For questions contact

Gwen Palmer (919-597-8412; gweneasonpalmer@aol.com) or

Mary Beth Markham (919-489-0044; marybeth.markham@gmail.com)

soup, canned vegetables, canned fruit

canned meats/stews, tuna, peanut butter 

rice, cereal/oatmeal, pasta, tomato sauce

crackers, granola/protein bars

mac & cheese, boxes of milk, can openers

Lightweight Jackets or Sweatshirts and Sweatpants:

Girl's size 12, 14, 16

Boy's size 10, 12, 14, 16, 18

Small-Size, Heavy-Weight Jackets

Boys' sizes: 5, 6, 8

Girls' sizes: 5, 6, 10

*any colors, with or without hoods!

Don't forget that we are painting pumpkins after service this Sunday, October 29th! Bring in the season with a beautifully painted pumpkin! Paint and pumpkins will be provided. All you need is your creative genius! We could also use the help of 1 (or more) wonderful adults who would like to help the kiddos paint!  See you Sunday! For more information or to volunteer contact travis@trinitydurham.org

SAVE THE DATE! Sunday, October 29, 2023 in the Breezeway after service, “Botanicals for the Budget” returns! Plants to be offered include daffodil bulbs, dried herbs, oxalis, variegated small-leaf ivy, firebird canna roots, lily-of-the-valley, cup plant, old-fashioned iris and daylilies and tiger lily bulbs, moonvine seeds. Also, we will have fig-strawberry jam (pints and half-pints) and life-size garden owls. All proceeds go to Trinity’s Budget. Donation only. All items from our homes,

                                                                                    Merle and Russell Richey

                                                                                    Liz and Reggie Allred  

On October 29th at 6:30 pm, we will have our Charge Conference at Elizabeth Street UMC. All are welcome to join!

Habitat for Humanity is growing and will be moving to a larger facility. We appreciate the three decades of partnership in ministry!

The Trustees are evaluating the next steps for that space.

On November 2, Spiritual Partners Christ Care group will begin a two-part study of Will Willimon’s book, Heaven and Earth: Advent and the Incarnation. The group meets via Zoom first and third Thursdays at 7pm.

Anyone interested in joining the group is invited to contact Linda Delbridge at linda@trinitydurham.org

Open Table Ministry is hosting their 14th Annual "Walk in Their Shoes" fundraiser at Southern Boundaries Park on Saturday, November 4th! 

You don't want to miss this great opportunity to come out in support of OTM! If you haven't registered yet, head on over to register now. Registration is free, but if you register with a $45 donation, you get a t-shirt and a swag bag! There will be a food truck, raffle prizes, and an appearance by Wool E. Bull! 

If you have any questions, please contact Vera Stewart: (919) 475-8248

On Sunday, November 5th, we will honor the saints who have gone before us. We will have a special time dedicated to their memory. During the service, you will also have the opportunity to light a candle for a loved one who has passed away. 

This conference considers the various ways that hate, and bias influence the lives and experiences of communities in North Carolina, the United States, and around the world.  The conversations will pay particular attention to how numerous forms of hate and bias–including anti-Black, anti-Asian, anti-Semitic, anti-Muslim, anti-LGBTQ+, anti-women, and more–shape politics.

The location of the conference is at The JB Duke Hotel, for more information, and to register follow the link below. This conference is free, but registration is required. 

Tuesday Club is a great opportunity for fellowship together! All are welcome. Come on out to the next meeting which will be November 7th at 11:30 am at Neo China: 4015 University Dr. Durham. 

Please contact Annette Baker with questions, or to RSVP: drbakernc@gmail.com

Shelby Bowles will be teaching and recording a Bible study on Isaiah for her Commissioning work as she pursues Deacons orders in her home conference in TN. Join us for this special study on Sunday 11.12.23 at 9:45am in the Parlor. 

All Sunday School classes are invited to join.

On Saturday, November 25th at 10 am, we will be moving in, and setting up the 12 foot Christmas tree for our Advent Season. 

We need 8 STRONG people to volunteer to help Ed Palmer with the set up. For more info, and to volunteer, please contact Ed Palmer: (919) 272-7224 (call or text) or email: gwendolyngardens@aol.com

Do you have a tough time separating “wants” from “needs”? Do you sometimes feel consumed by the desire to have more? Do you ever look at your surroundings and feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of things? When is enough, enough?

Today in worship, we will release these burdens, address our human tendencies head-on, and learn how to change our ways.

If you didn't get a chance last week to check out the updated Family Directory, please do so now! Thank you to the few people who sent in corrections, keep them coming.

Attached is the digital copy of the directory, and there are some copies printed and in the Narthex available if you prefer a paper copy. 

If you would like to submit any information that is missing or needs to be corrected, I will actively collect and update the directory accordingly, and send out an update within a month or so. 

For updates, email: office@trinitydurham.org

Give if you can and call if you need.