Prayer Shawl Ministry
Since it's beginning in 2005, The Prayer Shawl Ministry has touched the lives of hundreds of members and friends. This dedicated group knits and crochets shawls to comfort and celebrate. We strive to "continue the ministry of Jesus" by providing a healing touch in the form of a shawl. Please join us on Sunday 's at 5:30PM in room 106 if you wish to participate in this important ministry. If you know someone that you feel needs a shawl or you would like more information about this ministry, please contact the church office. Prayer Shawl Ministry is on summer break and will resume in the fall. Please check the church calendar for information.
Trinity Artists Art Class
This is an informal art class that meets at Trinity United Church of Christ every Tuesday morning, at 9:00 AM, starting September 20th through May. Members of this group work in a variety of media. All artists and would-be artists are welcome to join the group. There is no charge for classes. To learn more, call the church office.
Congregational Life Team
Congregational Life Team is a very important part of the care and fellowship of the people who are part of Trinity. Senior Care Council, Called to Care, Council of Elders, Blood Bank, Kitchen Coordinator, Funeral Meal Coordinator, School House Mission and the Prayer Chain are all wonderful resources for shut-ins and anyone in need.
Congregational Life also has a lot of fun. In the summer is the Ice Cream Social and the Trinity Church Picnic. For the sports enthusiast there is a golf team and a coed softball team, Trinity Night at the Cleveland Indians and even a Corn Hole Tournament. Around the holidays there is an Advent Workshop for any one that likes to make crafts and Christmas Caroling. In March is the Trinity St. Patrick's Day Party where everyone enjoys lots of fun, food and music.
The Congregational Life Team has a lot of fun working together. As a member you can be involved in a few events or all of them. If you would like to join this team, please call the office and leave your name and phone number.
Called to Care is an outreach program of Trinity UCC in which volunteers communicate with home-bound, care facilitated, and hospitalized members and friends of TUCC by phone calls, visits, or letters. The information gathered from these contacts is then shared with the Ministry team and the Spiritual Council of the church.
Bible Study
Men's Bible Study
The Trinity Men's Bible Study will usher in the fall season with a 12 part study series entitled "Old Testament Characters" by author Peter Scazzero. Pastor Stephen Gifford will introduce the series on Wednesday, September 7th when those who will be joining this exciting venture gather in the kitchen for a 7:00AM start. For planning purposes one can expect each weekly session to end by 8:15AM. The study guides,,as well as the schedule for the entire year, will be distributed at that time.
The group will be pleased to learn that Rabbi John Spitzer has graciously agreed to return for the third year and will join the group the first Wednesday of each month for a review and summation of the previous months lessons from the eyes of the Jewish faith. Rabbi Spitzer is the Director for Catholic/Jewish Studies at Walsh University and is retired from Temple Israel.
All men are encouraged to become a part of this fellowship regardless of faith or church affiliation.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
This is a weekly Bible Study group of ladies that meet each Wednesday morning at 9:30 AM and is led by Pastor Gifford. They have an in-depth study of the Scriptures. Each person shares her understanding of the lessons chosen for study. The study is designed to give more knowledge of the Bible at the time it was written and also how the bible lessons can speak to us in our present time. Please call the Church Office or check the calendar for Summer dates and times.
Thursday Morning Women's Bible Study
Thursday Morning Bible Study will resume in the fall. Information coming at a later date.
Book Groups
We will start discussion of our new book on October 2. If you are interested in being part of the discussion, please order (and pay for) a book from the church office by Sept. 11, so that you can receive your book on Sept. 25. Books may also be ordered directly from our website simply by clicking on Media, then Resources. Books are $10. God Hides in Plain Sight: How to See the Sacred in a Chaotic World by Dean Nelson. Have you ever had a conversation that went far deeper than the words spoken or an experience where you felt you had participated in something sacred? Although these situations may seem unexplainable, they are reminders that God's grace surrounds us constantly and shows up in manifold ways. In this colorful, story-driven introduction to sacramental living, veteran journalist Dean Nelson offers all Christians a way to see the presence of God amid the chaos and monotony of everyday life. Each chapter emphasizes a different kind of sacramental moment, showing how it can be a lens through which we can see more of God.