Ministries
Any member of the Trinity Community (whether or not they have formally joined the church) is welcome to join the work of a ministry at any time. Ministries meet monthly, unless otherwise noted below. They also carry out activities and projects that mean hands-on participation, not just sitting in a committee meeting. Working throughout the year with a small group of committed persons is a great way to make friends and get to know others in the church. The work of the ministries is also vital to the health of our congregation and our mission in the community and the world. If you are interested in knowing more about a ministry contact the ministry chair. Ministry chairs and assigned Session liaisons are listed on the back of the weekly church bulletin.
Worship and Music Ministry
The Worship and Music Ministry works in conjunction with the music staff and the pastor to help facilitate worship services that invite worshipers to experience God in very present and new ways. Under the leadership of this ministry we have seen new and creative textile arts designed by members of the church contribute to the sense of worship both in Calvin Hall and the sanctuary. Throughout the year the Worship and Music Ministry helps plan for special seasonal worship (Christmas, Easter, Pentecost) and for the sacrament of Holy Communion on the first Sunday of the month. We also have a Friday morning worship planning group (10:30—noon) that meets to discuss themes, liturgy, and music around the texts for each Sunday. Ministry meetings are on the second Sunday of the month at 5 p.m. or an alternate time as announced.
Education and Nurture Ministry
The Education and Nurture Ministry works in conjunction with the Youth Director and the Pastor to plan for educational opportunities for children, youth, and adults at Trinity. These educational offerings include Sunday School, Small Group Studies, Youth Group activities, Vacation Bible School (VBS), the church nursery, special learning opportunities (such as teen retreats, special topics, etc.). The Education and Nurture ministry reviews and selects curriculum, reviews and schedules adult study opportunities, plans and provides food for the teacher appreciation breakfast in May, and organizes our Rally Day celebration potluck luncheon. In the summer, this ministry is busy recruiting teachers for the next Sunday School year and making sure classrooms, the resource room, and the teachers are prepared for the first day of Sunday School. Meetings are on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Mission and Service MinistryThe Mission and Service Ministry (MSM) of Trinity is a dynamic group of people who plan for the local and global mission of the church. MSM has oversight of mission dollars going out of the church, youth and intergenerational mission trips, special speakers and forums on mission-related topics, and yearly local projects such as the Crop Walk, Rebuilding Together, Barrett School coat drive, and outreach to local day laborers. This ministry also promotes and distributes special offerings such as One Great Hour of Sharing and the Presbyterian denominational offerings. This past year MSM worked in conjunction with CE and Nurture to begin collecting the Centsability Offering that helps our children connect their eating experiences with those who do not have enough. MSM meets on the fourth Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
Outreach Ministry
Do you have a heart for newcomers to the church or the faith? This is the ministry for you. The Outreach Ministry plans Inquirer’s Classes, new member get-togethers, and also oversees the church website as one of the primary outreach tools of the church. This year we have launched a presence on Facebook and Twitter and have also increased our visibility in the neighborhood with outside banners that welcome people to our worship services. New members and new ideas are welcome. This ministry meets quarterly as announced.
Facilities Management Ministry
The Facilities Management Ministry has the enormous task of overseeing the physical plant of Trinity as well as technology-related improvements to the building. The ministry is organized to include 4 subgroups: Long-Range Planning, Technology, Security, and Beautification so there are many ways you might serve on this ministry. You don’t necessarily have to be “handy,” just interested in having Trinity’s building stay in good shape for the church’s use and the wider use of the community. The ministry meets on the fourth Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
Outreach Ministry
Do you have a heart for newcomers to the church or the faith? This is the ministry for you. The Outreach Ministry plans Inquirer’s Classes, new member get-togethers, and also oversees the church website as one of the primary outreach tools of the church. This year we have launched a presence on Facebook and Twitter and have also increased our visibility in the neighborhood with outside banners that welcome people to our worship services. New members and new ideas are welcome. This ministry meets quarterly as announced.
Facilities Management Ministry
The Facilities Management Ministry has the enormous task of overseeing the physical plant of Trinity as well as technology-related improvements to the building. The ministry is organized to include 4 subgroups: Long-Range Planning, Technology, Security, and Beautification so there are many ways you might serve on this ministry. You don’t necessarily have to be “handy,” just interested in having Trinity’s building stay in good shape for the church’s use and the wider use of the community. The ministry meets on the fourth Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
Pastoral Care Ministry
The Pastoral Care Ministry stays in touch with the needs of the congregation and provides short-term assistance when needed. The Lotsa Helping Hands Network has proven to be a great tool for finding someone when a member needs a meal, a ride, etc. and has benefited everyone from parents with new babies to older members. Go to Lotsa Helping Hands and click on "Join This Community." Pastoral Care coordinates and serves receptions when there is a Memorial Service. Pastoral Care also coordinates flower deliveries to homebound members during holidays and sends cards to those who are sick or in need. Meetings are quarterly as announced.Fellowship Ministry
Trinity’s Fellowship ministry plans for special events throughout the year at Trinity as well as provides small group opportunities. The church-wide events include Christmas Caroling/Chili dinner, an Advent Workshop for families, an Easter Eggstravaganza, a softball team, the church picnic in June, and both Spring and Fall Retreats. The Fellowship Ministry also works with the Women’s Circles and the Men’s Fellowship. The Fellowship Ministry also monitors supplies of paper products in the church kitchen, works with Facilities Management to keep our kitchens in good working condition, and purchases plates, utensils, and other dishes as needed. Do you have great ideas about how we can connect with one another? Do you like to plan events? Are you a hands-on person who can do set-ups and clean-ups? All kinds of people are needed for this ministry! Meetings are on the fourth Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Administration Ministry
Trinity’s Administration Ministry manages the staff, including the Pastor, Worship and Music Staff, Trinity’s Youth Director, the Office Manager, the Preschool Director, and our childcare workers. The Administration Ministry also has a task group that keeps track of membership, attendance, and other important information through our church software package, Servant Keeper. This group does the annual review of church rolls and assists in the production of updated phone directories when needed. The Administration Ministry also oversees the church Administrative office including purchases of office supplies, copier contracts, and volunteer help when our Office Manager is away or during busy times of the church year. The Administration Ministry also manages the church’s insurance policies and legal aspects of the church’s activity. Ministry meetings are on the fourth Wednesday at 8:00 p.m.
Trinity’s Fellowship ministry plans for special events throughout the year at Trinity as well as provides small group opportunities. The church-wide events include Christmas Caroling/Chili dinner, an Advent Workshop for families, an Easter Eggstravaganza, a softball team, the church picnic in June, and both Spring and Fall Retreats. The Fellowship Ministry also works with the Women’s Circles and the Men’s Fellowship. The Fellowship Ministry also monitors supplies of paper products in the church kitchen, works with Facilities Management to keep our kitchens in good working condition, and purchases plates, utensils, and other dishes as needed. Do you have great ideas about how we can connect with one another? Do you like to plan events? Are you a hands-on person who can do set-ups and clean-ups? All kinds of people are needed for this ministry! Meetings are on the fourth Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Administration Ministry
Trinity’s Administration Ministry manages the staff, including the Pastor, Worship and Music Staff, Trinity’s Youth Director, the Office Manager, the Preschool Director, and our childcare workers. The Administration Ministry also has a task group that keeps track of membership, attendance, and other important information through our church software package, Servant Keeper. This group does the annual review of church rolls and assists in the production of updated phone directories when needed. The Administration Ministry also oversees the church Administrative office including purchases of office supplies, copier contracts, and volunteer help when our Office Manager is away or during busy times of the church year. The Administration Ministry also manages the church’s insurance policies and legal aspects of the church’s activity. Ministry meetings are on the fourth Wednesday at 8:00 p.m.
Finance Ministry
Trinity’s Finance Ministry works in conjunction with the Pastor, the Church Treasurer, and the Session to plan for wise use of the church’s resources. This ministry plans and executes the annual stewardship campaign, keeps track of Memorial donations and sends acknowledgments for these gifts, and thinks about long-range funding needs and how to meet those needs through stewardship, capital campaigns, and rental income from the use of the church facility by other groups. The Finance Ministry also manages the endowment and disbursements from the interest earned. In the past few years we have funded several improvement projects through the use of endowment interest, including the recent renovation of the sanctuary sound system. The ministry meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m.