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 2 Corinthians 9:8-15, and Matthew 5:1-12. We hope you will join us!

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

In October, the Aldersgate Class is discussing Romans. 

This Sunday, the Adult and Youth Sunday School Class in the Parlor will have their last sesssion in the 4 week study called Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity.

Don't forget, our clocks will fall back an hour this weekend between Saturday and Sunday.

No worries if you forget and show up for worship service...you can join us for Sunday School!

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!

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.

It's happening THIS SATURDAY!!! 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. 

What defines your life? Is it wealth? belongings? faith? Many of us live with a scarcity mentality, worried that we must gather and hoard as much as possible, saving for some imagined “rainy day.” Others go to the opposite extreme, focusing on self-gratification. But the Bible promises both God’s blessings and joy for those who choose to live another way.

During this Sunday's service, we will take action to change our lives by setting five specific personal goals to work toward over the next year. You’ll find available in the Narthex Personal Goals and Commitment Card. Take it home and place it in your Bible for your personal reference in the coming year.

Note that one of these five commitments is your estimate of giving for the coming year. This week, you will be receiving an Estimate of Giving Commitment Card in the mail. On a practical level, we ask our members to turn in estimate of giving commitment cards each year so that our Finance Committee is able to set an accurate ministry budget for the coming year. This allows us to make the most of every dollar given to the church. On a personal level, the commitment card is an opportunity for you to spend time in prayer and reflection, considering what offering you will make to God through our church in the coming year. Please be watching for the mailing; then fill out the card and bring it with you to worship on Commitment Sunday, November 19th.

On November 19th, Commitment Sunday, we will have Rev. Dr. Belton Joyner join us as our guest preacher. We are really excited to hear from him! We would love to invite everyone to be at this service on Sunday, November 19th with their commitment cards.

Thank you all for your prayers for the families at the shelter! We helped the folks there put together some wonderful family portraits! We (mostly Travis Fountain) facilitated families to show how beautiful God has already made them! Look out for our next chance to serve! A special thanks to our dedicated volunteers: The Fountain family (Dougald, Angela, and Travis) and Mark Daughtridge

A big thank you goes out to the organizers of the Botanicals for the Budget fundraiser this past Sunday, Merle Richey and Liz Allred. They were able to raise $462. Thank you to everyone who participated to make this a success!

I feel sorry for anyone who missed the pumpkin art show this past Sunday! It was great! I want to thank everyone for their smiles and encouragement as we helped our growing children and family ministry flourish and celebrate fall! 

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

On November 26th, we will have our annual Hanging of the Greens service. We will meet from 5pm - 7pm.

What to expect: a short worship service, dinner - pizza in Rm 110,  and decorating the church to look beautiful for the Advent Season.

For more information, please contact: Linda Stewart (919) 516-6566

Give if you can and call if you need.