There's a place for you here
Whoever you are, wherever you are in your spiritual journey, the people of Trinity Episcopal Church hope that your experience with us will encourage and strengthen you. As we care for one another, grow in faith, serve others, give generously, work for justice and follow Jesus out into the world, we are opening ourselves to God's power and presence. At Trinity we know that God is continually at work "making all things new" and we are eager to serve God's mission in the world.
Watch Services Live on the Trinity Cam
All services held inside the sanctuary will be live-streamed. You will see the word "LIVE" in the top left of the video player when a service is in progress. Click on the arrow in the center of the player to begin watching. Click on the arrows in the lower right corner to make the video enlarge to your full screen.
To watch a service later click on the triangle and then select "Previous Broadcasts" in the circle with the image of the file box. Or watch it on the Worship page.
To watch a service later click on the triangle and then select "Previous Broadcasts" in the circle with the image of the file box. Or watch it on the Worship page.
Services This Week
Wednesday, October 21
7:00 pm Evening Prayer - in person at church.
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evening-prayer-tickets-125212864047
Sunday, October 25
9:30 am Sunday Worship - livestream
5:00 pm Taize - livestream
7:00 pm Evening Prayer - in person at church.
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evening-prayer-tickets-125212864047
Sunday, October 25
9:30 am Sunday Worship - livestream
5:00 pm Taize - livestream
Bulletins for upcoming services:
| Sunday Worship ~ October 25, 2020 9:30am |
| Taize ~ October 25, 2020 5:00pm |
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Blessing of the Animals
It was a beautiful day to honor St. Francis and bless the animals of people from Trinity and the Newtown community.
O God, we thank you for making the animals to brighten our lives. Help us to save them from danger as Noah did. Help us to love them and care for them as St. Francis did. And when we see the animals that you have made, help us to remember that you are holy and worthy of praise. In the name of the Father (who thought up the giraffe and the zebra) and of the Son (who was named after the beautiful white Lamb) and the Holy Spirit (who came to us as a Dove).
O God, we thank you for making the animals to brighten our lives. Help us to save them from danger as Noah did. Help us to love them and care for them as St. Francis did. And when we see the animals that you have made, help us to remember that you are holy and worthy of praise. In the name of the Father (who thought up the giraffe and the zebra) and of the Son (who was named after the beautiful white Lamb) and the Holy Spirit (who came to us as a Dove).
The Great Pumpkin Challenge ~ 2020
The Great Pumpkin Challenge was founded by Mackenzie Page when she was in eighth grade at the Newtown Middle School in 2011; she was inspired to support her friend, Zoe McMorran, who was diagnosed with brain cancer. She challenged residents to carve a pumpkin and drop it off for display at her family’s Main Street home with a suggested $5 donation for the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, a summer camp serving children and families with cancer and other serious illnesses.
Hole in the Wall Gang Camp was founded in 1988 by Paul Newman, with one simple premise in mind, that every child no matter their illness could experience the transformational spirit and friendships that go hand in hand with camp. The camp provides “a different kind of healing” to more than 20,000 seriously ill children and family members annually – all completely free of charge. The camp is a community that celebrates fun, friendship and the spirit of childhood.
In 2016, when Mackenzie was heading off to college, the youth of Trinity Church took on the role of hosting the annual fundraiser and pumpkin display on the church’s grounds at 36 Main Street. This will be the 5th year Trinity Church will be hosting the Great Pumpkin Challenge and they invite everyone to participate in this wonderful and inspiring Halloween tradition. Your jack-o-lantern can be goody, frightening, funny – anything goes. Carved pumpkins and donations will be collected in front of Trinity Church at 36 Main Street (the stone church by the flagpole) on Sunday, October 25 from 3-5 pm, Monday, October 26 from 4-6 pm, Wednesday, October 28 from 4-6pm, Friday October 30 from 4-6pm, and Saturday, October 31 from 12-3pm. You can also put your pumpkin on the scaffolding anytime on or after October 25 and mail your donation to Trinity church or donate via the link on the Trinity website: www.trinitynewtownct.org. 100% of the donations will go to the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.
Hole in the Wall Gang Camp was founded in 1988 by Paul Newman, with one simple premise in mind, that every child no matter their illness could experience the transformational spirit and friendships that go hand in hand with camp. The camp provides “a different kind of healing” to more than 20,000 seriously ill children and family members annually – all completely free of charge. The camp is a community that celebrates fun, friendship and the spirit of childhood.
In 2016, when Mackenzie was heading off to college, the youth of Trinity Church took on the role of hosting the annual fundraiser and pumpkin display on the church’s grounds at 36 Main Street. This will be the 5th year Trinity Church will be hosting the Great Pumpkin Challenge and they invite everyone to participate in this wonderful and inspiring Halloween tradition. Your jack-o-lantern can be goody, frightening, funny – anything goes. Carved pumpkins and donations will be collected in front of Trinity Church at 36 Main Street (the stone church by the flagpole) on Sunday, October 25 from 3-5 pm, Monday, October 26 from 4-6 pm, Wednesday, October 28 from 4-6pm, Friday October 30 from 4-6pm, and Saturday, October 31 from 12-3pm. You can also put your pumpkin on the scaffolding anytime on or after October 25 and mail your donation to Trinity church or donate via the link on the Trinity website: www.trinitynewtownct.org. 100% of the donations will go to the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.
Support others by becoming a Stephen Minister
The Stephen Ministry team here at Trinity is looking to recruit new care-givers to support a growing number of potential care-receivers here in our parish, and possibly beyond our walls in the greater Newtown area. Stephen Ministry is about “Christ caring for people through people”. It offers one-on-one Christian-based support to those who need it for as long as it takes. We’re looking for people who are willing to walk beside those seeking someone to listen, pray and uphold them during times of crisis—whether it’s grieving the loss of a loved-one, or facing separation or divorce, or a health crisis in the family, or a job loss, or the loneliness that has come with the ongoing Covid lock-down.
We'll have a multi week training program this winter for new ministers. New Stephen ministers are thoroughly trained and carefully supported by Stephen leaders. To find out more contact Rev. Andrea Wyatt or Stephen Leaders Cindy Anderau, Ron Dukenski, Paget Haylon and Michelle Toby (contact info in Trinity's Directory).
We'll have a multi week training program this winter for new ministers. New Stephen ministers are thoroughly trained and carefully supported by Stephen leaders. To find out more contact Rev. Andrea Wyatt or Stephen Leaders Cindy Anderau, Ron Dukenski, Paget Haylon and Michelle Toby (contact info in Trinity's Directory).
Seeking hope and connection?
Are you seeking hope and connection in this time of COVID? Trinity Episcopal Church is here for you. We find Christ’s Spirit in community; we reach out in compassion and service. Let us know how we can walk with you in this new life. Find Rev. Andrea at awyatt@trinitynewtownct.org.
Renewing our Spirits in Community- Meet the Rector
Dear Members and Friends of Trinity Church,
We proclaim, during this year’s Stewardship Campaign, the importance of “Renewing our Spirits in Community.” Re-kindling our connection with each other – and with our wider community. This is what will help us not only to endure this time of trial, but also to thrive … even in the midst of ongoing challenges. We will get through this pandemic, together.
We thank you all for your faithfulness through the months of the Coronavirus pandemic. This time of separation has been difficult in many ways. Life as we knew it changed, and it will continue to be different in months to come. (continue reading)
We proclaim, during this year’s Stewardship Campaign, the importance of “Renewing our Spirits in Community.” Re-kindling our connection with each other – and with our wider community. This is what will help us not only to endure this time of trial, but also to thrive … even in the midst of ongoing challenges. We will get through this pandemic, together.
We thank you all for your faithfulness through the months of the Coronavirus pandemic. This time of separation has been difficult in many ways. Life as we knew it changed, and it will continue to be different in months to come. (continue reading)
Donate Online: It would be very helpful if parishioners stay current with their pledges by giving online. You can make one-time or scheduled payments through Vanco. If you need help setting up an account contact the church office by email or phone.
Our outdoor labyrinth remains available for your use at any time for prayer and reflection. It is behind the gazebo at the far end of the memorial garden.
You can contact the church office from Monday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m by calling 203-426-9070 or sending an email to trinity@trinitynewtownct.org.
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