Today is May 4th, Derby Day. Musicians honor it as Dave Brubeck Day (5/4, and all). Apparently it's also Star Wars Day! And I just couldn't help myself. Humor helps in stressful and anxious days.

The photo to the left (or above if you're reading this on your phone) is courtesy of our friends in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), with whom we are in communion. Being "in communion" with another Christian denomination means that we share mission, ministry, and Eucharistic practices closely enough to enable shared celebrations and exchange of clergy. The Episcopal Church is in communion with ELCA and the Moravian Church, and, happily, hopefully, soon to be in communion with The United Methodist Church (UMC).

This past week the UMC voted to be in communion with us. And in 2027 (because things move slowly in the Episcopal Church), we will have the opportunity to vote "yes" to this, as well, which we surely will. The UMC also voted to affirm the ordination of individuals on the LBGTQ+ spectrum, as well as to accept and celebrate the marriage of same-sex couples. It was a great celebration for them, after decades of disappointment, frustration, loss, and schism. But when the vote was held and this measure passed, joyous dancing broke out on their convention floor to the song "Stand by Me." It was a great moment and a holy one, too.

As we continue in our rebuilding and revisioning process, let us remember we are part of something much greater and expansive than our own parish. We participate in the Body of Christ, the community of those who seek to transform the world through community with God and each other.

Even in loss, anxiety, fearfulness, stress, and worry, there is joy to be found, laughter to be heard, and dancing to be done! Let it be so.

Blessings,

The TrinOVATION Team wants to hear from you! Please read the letter of invitation below, and then follow the link to fill our the survey. You may fill out the link on your computer screen, print it out, and bring it to worship on Sunday. Please put it in the offering plate or hand it to an usher. Click here for survey.

New information: A report from the Penonni company about the condition of the ground underneath our building. And other things, too.

Trinity's Sunday worship services take place at 8:30 a.m. at Christ UCC.

Limited parking may be available in Trinity's parking lot. You may also park in the James Funeral Home parking lot, 527 Center Street, right next door to Christ UCC. Otherwise, please park on the street.

We are so grateful to Christ UCC for their generosity and flexibility in helping us in our time of need.

Please do not hesitate to send your pledges and gifts to the church via snail mail (USPS). We have made arrangements with the Post Office to pick up all mail, so when you address anything to Trinity Church, it will be received!

You may also send gifts and offerings via Pay-Pay. Click here to pay online at our website.

We are making plans to return to livestreaming at Trinity Episcopal Church in the near future.

As soon as we have this on the calendar, we will let you know!

Sermons may be listened to via audio. The last one recorded was Christmas Eve Service, December25. These sermons were recorded and available on the website.