Volume 76 - No. 9 | September 2024 | |
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Worship on Sunday September 8, 2024 at 10:00am
Sermon "Knowing Peace"
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Trinity Church’s mission is to fill its people with the love of God
and share God’s love in all the world.
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Don't have Facebook? Don't worry, you can still view the live service from any device by following this link: https://www.facebook.com/Trinitychurchnorthborough
A step-by-step tutorial on how to access Facebook Live CLICK HERE
Have your Bible, a candle and lighter ready and create a worshipful space, maybe with a cross, a nice tablecloth, or other devotional items that are meaningful to you.
Replay on Verizon channel 31 and Charter channel 191
Sundays (previous week's) at 6pm and Thursdays at 8:00am.
Rita is here to help you. If you need technical assistance please email her at: trinitychurchnboro@gmail.com or call her (508) 393-8156 and she will walk you through each step.
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The Deacons are thrilled to hear about the Search Committee's nomination of Will Seals as our settled pastor. Please join us for a special business meeting on September 15th at 11:15 in Fellowship Hall, to ratify the nomination of Will Seals as pastor of Trinity Church. We are also excited to see plans for our youth this fall and look forward to bringing back some more formal faith formation education.
We want to invite our entire congregation to join us as we begin working with a consultant who specializes in revitalization of churches! He is holding his first meeting with us on September 7th at 9 am. Please join us as we work together to grow our church and share God's love with our communities!
Lastly, we want to encourage you to find your passion at Trinity and share your talents- reach out to any Deacon to share your ideas, thoughts or skills and interest with all of us!
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Sept 22nd - Hymn Sing
Sept 29th - Worship in the Park
Meet at Ellsworth-McAfee Park for worship at 10am. Bring a breakfast item to share.
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Hello Trinity Church Community!
I hope you have enjoyed the variety of weekly services this Summer. I am very proud of everyone who helped with making them happen. No matter what role you played, from setting up chairs & tables to giving a full sermon, your efforts have not gone unnoticed and are extremely appreciated. That being said…our service in the world continues. September brings new opportunities to connect with God, his creation, and his message of Love.
Here is a quick look at what music things are happening at Trinity in September:
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September 1st - weekly gatherings return to the Sanctuary for a Communion-themed service
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September 8th - Faith Formations (formally known as Christian Education) resumes monthly child-friendly services every 2nd Sunday of the Month and will include items focused on youth engagement and experience.
- Includes a “Music & Movement” time after the service with me!
- September 15th - Tom D. & Laurie H. are planning to present a wonderful HandBell duet for Prelude.
- September 22nd - Informal Hymn Sing Service to balance the busyness of AppleFest Weekend
- Includes an organ/piano duet from Pam Jones and myself.
- September 29th - Outside service at Ellsworth-McAfee Park pavilion.
- Post-Service: Social Outing to Groton Hill Music Center for an Organ Concert. Attendees should meet in the church parking lot at 1:00pm to carpool or follow. If you have not reserved or paid for your ticket with Rita in the office, please do so as soon as possible. All are welcome!
The Song of the Month I have chosen for September is “No Other Name” by Robert Gay. It is a powerful short Praise that I know you all will love. You can listen to it HERE. And for a Sung Benediction, we will be using the Caribbean tune, “Halle, Halle, Halle” (#41 from the Chalice Hymnal). Many of you might remember the Voice Choir singing this full tune a while back. You can listen to it HERE if you need a refresher.
I am very excited for all of the Trinity music ensembles to resume rehearsals this month. Below are the expected rehearsal times for each group.
- (Sundays) Sept 1st - Adult Voice Choir begins weekly rehearsals from 11:30-12:30 in the 2nd Floor Parlor Room.
- (Wednesdays) September 4th - Hand Bell Choir begins weekly rehearsals from 7:00-8:00 in the 2nd Floor Parlor Room.
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(Thursdays) Sept 12th - Worship Band begins rehearsals every other week from 7:00-8:00 in Sanctuary
Returning members should receive an email with information about the first few weeks and details for anticipated performances. This is the perfect time for anyone to “test the waters” with being a part of one or more of these groups. Beginners are always welcome and music knowledge is not required. Even though we rehearse in order to fix our mistakes and to strive for perfection, being “perfect” is not the goal. What we share is a gift and is always received with a gracious heart. The music ensembles operate as a support network to share our love of music and God with each other and our community. Please reach out to Tom Danforth (Bells) or myself (Choir & Worship Band) if you are interested and would like to be included in future communications for these groups or have any questions about expectations.
I hope everyone has a great start to the Fall season, and may each day brings you closer to God.
Until We Meet Again,
Scott Arnold (he/him)
Music Director of
Trinity Church of Northborough
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The Faith Formations Committee (formerly known as the Christian Education Committee) would like to welcome all children and youth to Trinity Church!
Starting on Sunday, September 8th and continuing every second Sunday of the month, there will be a "Children's Church" program, which includes a children's story in the sanctuary during the worship service, followed by a 10 -15 minute faith-based lesson which will take place in the 2nd floor classroom, across from the bathrooms.
The children who want to participate will leave the sanctuary with Faith Formations leaders during this time, and will return to their parents/guardians in the sanctuary before the end of the worship service. The Children's Story and lesson theme for September 8th, is on being kind to yourself and others as a child of God. We hope to see lots of children and youth this coming Sunday!
The Faith Formation Committee
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STEEPLE AND EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE UPDATE | | |
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The Exterior Restoration & Maintenance Task Force has continued to meet regularly throughout the summer. The Task Force expects that the cleaning of the steeple interior and a report on the structural integrity of the steeple will be completed within the next month.
In addition, the Task Force is awaiting a response from the George Wright Fund regarding Trinity’s grant application and has met with the Town of Northborough Planning Director about a grant application to the Town’s Community Preservation Committee.
If you have any questions or suggestions for the Task Force, please contact one of its members: Pete Carlsen, Jean Leif, Tom Danforth, Wally Corwin, Cheryl Silverberg, Beth Buckley or Tim Cashmore.
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The Pastoral Care team is available for anyone who would appreciate a friendly caring call or a check in on a home bound member. We keep in touch weekly or monthly or whatever is needed. We even make “sunshine“ house visits with a small box surprise!
We are here and if you or anyone you know would benefit from a call from our team please contact Linda F. at: lmferraro25@gmail.com or Michele W. at michelewheelock@gmail.com
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HOSPITALITY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | | |
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I am looking to put together a list of people who would like to help when needed on our hospitality list. We are looking for people when we have collations (after funeral services) to help with set up, serving, clean up and baking. If you would like to be called upon, please email me at:
lornahelms1@gmail.com or call/text me at
(508) 596-1776.
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ONGOING EVENTS AT TRINITY | |
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Coffee or Tea on Zoom Wednesdays at 9:00am
Chat on Zoom, Wednesdays at 9am.
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Rita is here to help you. If you need technical assistance please email her at trinitychurchnboro@gmail.com or call her at (508) 393-8156 during office hours.
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Join Pastor Will
At Coffee & Pi (π)
276 Turnpike Rd #8, Westboro
Wednesdays 10:00am - 11:00am
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The "Count Your Blessings" thrift shop
Starting September 7, 2024 our hours will be Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays 10:00 am - 2:00pm.
we are currently NOT accepting any clothing donations until further notice.
The thrift shop is looking for country style bedspreads/quilts that are in "like new condition" to be donated for Applefest.
Applefest weekend is Sept 21 - 22. The Thrift Shop will be open all day on Saturday, 9/21 and will be planning on having an outdoor bag sale and vintage shop with small furniture, same as last year.
We're starting to collect small pieces of wood furniture (side tables, shelves, etc.) if you know anyone who has anything like that to donate. Linda will refinish them if needed.
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Houseware donations needed !!! Please drop them off during regular thrift shop hours. donations, especially kitchen gadgets, pots and pans, etc.
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Give to Trinity Church
“Give to others, and God will give to you. Indeed, you will receive a full measure, a generous helping, poured into your hands—all that you can hold. The measure you use for others is the one that God will use for you.” – Luke 6:38, Good News translation
Taking our cue from Jesus, looking to God as our Source and Supply for all our needs, let us give to Trinity Church with a cheerful and generous heart, knowing God’s storehouse is always overflowing with abundance – an abundance which can never be diminished or run dry.
Thank you for sharing your time, talent, and treasure with Trinity Church!
If you're paying by check, please make checks payable to Trinity Church. Our mailing address is 23 Main St, Northborough, MA 01532.
You can also use “bill pay” and have your bank mail a check to us on a regular schedule set up by you, at no cost. Or give online at www.trinitynorthborough.org/donate
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Applefest 2024!
We are in good shape for Applefest celebrations happening here at Trinity. We could use a couple more volunteers, please sign up with Lorna after church over next couple of weeks. I would also encourage everyone to let their friends and family know we have a lot happening at Trinity on Saturday- Trinity Cafe, raffles, music, craft fair and tons of specials at the Thrift Shop, Sunday we will have a cookout and an area to watch the parade- invite everyone to join us!
Reach out with any questions- 508-596-1776 or lornhalems1@gmail.com.
If you have handmade crafts you would like to donate to our table, or if you would like to share our table to sell your own crafts, contact Jean at jhleif@gmail.com.
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IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS | |
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If you know of someone who is hospitalized, ill, suffering from the loss of a loved one, or troubled in some way and in need of a pastoral call, please call Pastor Will Seals at 508-393-8156.
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Mondays 9am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm
Tuesdays 9am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm
Wednesdays 9am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm
Thursdays 9am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm
Fridays 9am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm
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If you have any information that you would like to have included in the October 2024 Tidings, please be sure to have it to Rita / church office no later than Monday September 23, 2024. | |
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TRINITY CHURCH
23 Main Street ~ Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 393-8156
trinitychurchnboro@gmail.com
www.trinitynorthborough.org
Trinity Church is an Open & Affirming / Welcoming & Affirming Congregation
Trinity Church's mission is to fill its people with the love of God
and share God's love in all the world.
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