The clergy and Vestry have been working to develop some ideas and goals to help guide our life and ministry in the coming year. Listed below are opportunities to participate in the life of Trinity Church. Click an item to see a brief description. If you would like to participate or need more information please contact the church office (876-6990).
Christian Education
- Youth Adult Group -
Outreach - Building and Grounds
Treasure Kids - Trinity Thrift Shop - Trinity Book Club -
Parish Family - Spiritual
Life Trinity Wellness Ministry
- The Retired Men's Group -
Food and Discretionary Sunday
1st Sunday
Breakfast
Trinity offers Sunday
School programs for the following age groups
Preschool - ages 4 to kindergarten
Primary - grades 1-3
Intermediate - grades 4-6
Rite 13 - Junior high
Journey to Adulthood (J2A) - Senior
high
These programs meet during the 10:00 AM service and finish in time for the children to join the service for Eucharist. A nursery is available for children under the age of 4 during the 10:00 AM service.
There is also an adult study group that meets each Sunday at approximately 9:00 AM. The group discusses the lectionary readings for the day and is led by the clergy.
Youth Adult Group offers a chance for those 21-40ish to get together for dinner, Christian fellowship and fun. Meetings are usually monthly and may be combined with other church events, such as Lenten Services. Contact the church office for more information.
The Outreach Group oversees the distribution of Outreach and Thrift Shop money. The group will be looking at the possibility of mission trips, a senior center for Shepherdstown, more "hands on" community outreach.
Building and Grounds
In addition to normal maintenance and grounds activities the Building and Grounds committee is working on a repair and maintenance list, the installation of a new columbarium, and guidelines for the use of Fellowship Hall.
Treasure Kids is a weekly Christian Education program for children ages 2-5. Children are taught developmentally appropriate skills involving pre-reading, math, science, and social studies along with basic Bible stories and principles. The school meets 4 days a week as follows:
Monday: Age 2 - 10 AM to 12 Noon
Tuesday - Thursday: Age 3 to 5 - 9AM to 12Noon
The Trinity Thrift Shop, located on Church Street next to the Chapel, is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The Thrift Shop sell mostly recycled clothing, but from time to time also offers small appliances, knick-knacks, etc. It is operated totally by volunteers who sort, price, and sell items donated by members of Trinity and the community. All proceeds from sales are given back to the community in the form of donations to various community organizations. Trinity Church does not receive any income from the Thrift Shop. Volunteers to this worthwhile activity are always appreciated. Please contact the church office if you would like to volunteer.
The Trinity Book Club, led by The Rev. Dr. GT Schramm meets 7:30 PM each Monday evening in the parlor of Trinity House (on German Street). A book of topical interest is chosen for review and discussion. Lively discussion always is the order of the day. All are welcome. The chosen book is made available for purchase at cost.
The Parish Family Committee will be looking at new and creative ways to utilize the Fellowship Hall and to bring our parish family together for special events. In addition they develop and implement ways to welcome and to make feel at home new comers to our parish family
The Spiritual Life Committee work to develop and implement various programs throughout the year such as the Lenten Series and the Book Club. In addition they will look at the possibility of a third service (the need, when and what type).
Trinity Wellness Ministry: Integrating mind, body and soul seeks to educate and provide the community with hands on experiences which lead to the integration of mind, body and soul. Winter offerings will include a potluck dinner, centering prayer and mediation groups, Q & A forums on women's health care topics, and more. We are looking for parishioners who would like to share their gifts with the parish. If you are interested in being a part of this group please contact the church office. Click here for the Spring Schedule It is in PDF format. You will need the Adobe Reader to view it.
The Retired Men's Group meets at 8:00 AM for breakfast at the Bavarian Inn the second and fourth Thursday of each month. It is a time for fellowship, discussion and of course breakfast (dutch treat). It is open to all retired men. Contact Tom Miller or John Val Tol if you would like to attend (this is to let the Bavarian Inn know about how many to prepare for.
The 3rd Sunday of each month is Food and Discretionary Sunday. All are encouraged to bring non-perishable food for distribution to the food pantry. On this Sunday the open plate offering goes into the priest's discretionary fund for use to help those in critical need as necessary.
The first Sunday of each month breakfast is served in the Fellowship Hall beginning at 9:00 AM after the 8:00 AM Eucharist. This provides an opportunity for the parishioners to get to know each other better and to further develop a sense of fellowship and community.
The breakfast is prepared by volunteers. A nominal donation is requested to help defray food costs. Volunteer cooks, servers, and cleanup persons are always welcome.