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Worship * Remaining Connected * Notes from the pastor (scroll down)

Pastor’s Notes

Yesterday I received a check for $25.00 from my credit card company. I was informed that I had “earned” this “reward,” apparently because I’ve used my credit card so much. I was not expecting this money. I do not feel that I earned this reward. It’s a complete surprise, which I think of as “pennies from heaven.” I donated it to the church operating budget. I find it easy to give away things I did not earn or expect.

In Presbyterian churches the Session sets the budget. When your Session adopted the budget for 2025 at their February meeting, there was a shortfall of around $50,000. They looked at the expenditures and found there were no cuts to make. The budget was as lean as possible. The discussion turned to raising revenue. (I want every member of the Session to run for Congress!) As the discussion continued, I challenged your elected leaders to increase their financial commitments to the church. In less than a week their increased giving took care of 20% of the projected shortfall. That’s leading by example.

I am pleased with the leadership they have shown. I bring it to your attention because I believe in transparency. I intend to keep the church’s progress on reducing this year’s projected deficit on everyone’s mind.

And if your credit card company rewards you—or other pennies fall into your pockets from heaven, please consider donating them to the work of your church.

— Pastor Tom

Trinity Office 2/1/25 Trinity Office 2/1/25

Worship for February 2, 2025

Today, February 2, is the fourth Sunday after Epiphany. The Rev. Dr. Tom Willadsen will preach and offer Communion. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.

You are invited to join us for Sunday school at 10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday School meets in Room 18. Two adult Sunday School classes are hybrid and can be joined using the Zoom or RingCentral information included with each class description.

Trinity Office 1/25/25 Trinity Office 1/25/25

Worship for January 26, 2025

Today, January 26, is the third Sunday after Epiphany. The Rev. Dr. Tom Willadsen will preach. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.

Trinity Office 1/18/25 Trinity Office 1/18/25

Worship for January 19, 2025

Today, January 19, is the second Sunday after Epiphany. The Rev. Dr. Tom Willadsen will preach. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.

You are invited to join us for Sunday school at 10:15 a.m.

Trinity Office 1/11/25 Trinity Office 1/11/25

Worship for January 12, 2025

Today, January 12, is Baptism of the Lord Sunday. The Rev. Dr. Tom Willadsen will preach and offer Communion. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.

You are invited to join us for Sunday school at 10:15 a.m.

Trinity Office 1/4/25 Trinity Office 1/4/25

Worship for January 5, 2024

Today, January 5, is Epiphany Sunday. The Rev. Dr. Tom Willadsen will preach and offer communion. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.

Sunday school classes resume at 10:15am. Adult classes will be combined on January 5 and January 12.

Trinity Office 12/28/24 Trinity Office 12/28/24

Worship for December 29, 2024

Today, December 29, is the First Sunday after Christmas. The Rev. Tom Willadsen will preach; music will be provided by the B-Street Bells. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.

Sunday school classes are on a break today.

Trinity Office 12/23/24 Trinity Office 12/23/24

Worship for December 24, 2024

Today, December 24, is Christmas Eve. The Rev. Dr. Tom Willadsen will preach and lead us in Communion. The service will conclude with a candlelit singing of “Silent Night.” As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.

Trinity Office 12/21/24 Trinity Office 12/21/24

Worship for December 22, 2024

Today, December 22, is the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Trinity’s Music Department will present, “Have You Heard?” a cantata for Christmas. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.

Trinity Office 12/14/24 Trinity Office 12/14/24

Worship for December 15, 2024

Today, December 15, is the Third Sunday of Advent. The Rev. Dr. Tom Willadsen will preach. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.

Trinity Office 12/7/24 Trinity Office 12/7/24

Worship for December 8, 2024

Today, December 8, is the Second Sunday of Advent. The Rev. Dr. Tom Willadsen will preach. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.

Trinity Office 11/30/24 Trinity Office 11/30/24

Worship for December 1, 2024

Today, December 1, is the First Sunday of Advent. The Rev. Dr. Tom Willadsen will preach and invite us to share in Communion. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.