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WEEK OF SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2026
✢ FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST ✢

Cultivating a Lasting Faith

What a joy it is to be back at Trinity and to be a part of this vibrant community! We had a wonderful turnout for the Family Ministries Leadership Kick-Off last weekend, and I am grateful for the many people who are willing to volunteer so that we can offer high quality, safe, and fun programs for children and youth. 

 During the sermon last week, we were reminded that everyone is longing to answer the big questions about our identity, purpose, and belonging. This is especially true for the young people in our congregation. Like Moses, we want to find out who we are, how we fit into God’s story, and to trust that we are a part of something bigger than ourselves. 

It seems that many young people these days try to answer these questions through technology; but kids (and grown-ups) rarely find true fulfillment by scrolling. Anne Lord, Donte Milligan, and I spend a lot of time talking with the children and teens in our church community, and we get to see the ways these wonderful young people still crave in-person connection, tactile experiences, and genuine conversations. 

At Trinity, we are uniquely positioned to invite people of all ages into worship that is rooted in ancient tradition. We absorb the richness of our Christian tradition through prayer, stories of the Bible, sacraments, music, and rhythms of the church year.  In our Family Ministries programs we also seek to honor the curious and spirited nature of young people as we nurture faith through creativity, imagination, art, social-emotional connection, and play.

We are thrilled to kick off the program year on September 13 with a staffed Nursery (for ages 4 and under), a Back-To-School Blessing during worship, Children’s Chapel during the 10:30am service (for children PreK-2nd grade), and a forum hour for the whole congregation at 9:30am. Melina Smith, Founder and Creative Director of StoryMakers NYC, will be here to share ways we can spark faith through the imagination. Join the clergy and family ministries team as we explore how we can cultivate lasting faith for people of all ages! ❤️

-Catherine Breed, Family Ministries Advisor

THIS SUNDAY

Sermon: The Rev. Stephen Connor

Readings for The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

First Lesson: Ezekiel 33:7-11
Psalm: 119:33-40
Second Lesson: Romans 13:8-14
Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20

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CALLING ALL CHORISTERS!

Do you know a child who loves to sing?

Trinity's Choirs are just back from their summer tour of England, and choir season kicks off after Labor Day. Now's a great time to help spread the word about the amazing music that happens here at Trinity Church Princeton.

ABC Choir - Kindergarten-Grade 2

Treble Choir - Boys Grade 3-voice change; Girls Grade 3-12

- No prior experience needed, only a love of singing!

- Top tier music education ranging from the basics all the way through college-level music theory and singing skills.

- Sing masterworks ranging from 1600 to newly composed pieces, learn music theory and music history.

- Have extraordinary experiences and make friendships that will last a lifetime!

- Completely tuition free.

Send a note to our director of music Meg Harper at harperm@trinityprinceton.org if you know of a child who would be a good addition to our treble choir!

AROUND TRINITY

New Pastoral Care E-mail Address!

Do you have a pastoral care need? Now you can send an e-mail to pastoralcare@trinityprinceton.org and reach all three clergy members at once. Please feel free to reach out any time!

Caution: Uptick in Phishing Scams

Please be aware that there has been a prevalence of phishing scams pretending to be clergy or staff. Recently, there has been a rash of “spam” invitations purporting to be from Father Paul and Donte Milligan. Please make sure to confirm that the email address is coming from the correct @trinityprinceton.org email. We will never solicit or ask you to send money, valuables, or your personal information to an unknown source. If you’re not sure, you can always e-mail us to verify!

Updating Our Member Directory!

Have you updated your directory information yet? Just go to members.instantchurchdirectory.com and log in with the e-mail address on file with Trinity. If you have any technical difficulties, please e-mail Alicia and she will be happy to assist you!

UPCOMING EVENTS

SEPTEMBER 20: Acolyte Training!

Are you an adult who would like to serve as an acolyte? Join Mother Kara right after the 10:30 service on Sunday, September 20 for Acolyte Training! You can e-mail Kara for more information.

SEPTEMBER 27: Stewardship Forum

Please join the Stewardship team at the September 27 Forum for a discussion on the place that Trinity holds in each of our lives. We are looking to share a lively session of Q&A that focuses on the spiritual and fiscal importance of participation in giving of resources to the Trinity community. Between now and the 27th, think about what brings you to Trinity on Sunday - what makes this journey we share A Walk in Love.

OCTOBER 22, 23, 24: 51st Annual Rummage Sale!

Your exquisite “no longer wanted” items will be welcomed on the drop off dates in the fall.
Volunteers and donations are needed! More info on drop off and work dates will be available soon.

NOVEMBER 3, 10, AND 17: Princeton Adult School Class with Donn Mitchell

Trinity Church parishioner Donn Mitchell will teach a class on Eleanor Roosevelt’s religious life with the Princeton Adult School. The classes begin at 7:30 PM at Princeton High School. Click here to register for the class!

TURKEY TROT REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

The 19th Annual Trinity Turkey Trot will be here before we know it! Register Here to secure your spot!

FAMILY MINISTRIES

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ADULT FORMATION CORNER

Last Week of the Summer Schedule!

Dear friends,

Here we go! The program year is almost here. This fall, Pub Theology will continue on Monday nights at 7:30 at Yankee Doodle Tap Room, although we will not meet on Labor Day. Morning and Evening Prayer will return in person in the Michael Chapel and on Zoom on September 8 (the day after Labor Day). Morning Prayer is at 7:45 AM and Evening Prayer at 5 PM. If you haven’t tried it, give it a go. You may just find that it changes your relationship with God.

I am again including our Adult Forum schedule below, but you can also pick up a hard copy in the Narthex. Please plan to join us for an intergenerational event with the Storymakers team on Sunday, September 13 at 9:30 AM. Everyone, and I do mean everyone, is invited.

Formation This Week

Monday, September 7 at 7:30 PM: NO PUB THEOLOGY DUE TO LABOR DAY HOLIDAY

Tuesday through Friday at 7:45 AM and 5:00 PM: Morning and Evening Prayer Rite II in the Michael Chapel and on Zoom. The Zoom Daily Office link is here.

Sunday, September 13 at 9:30 AM: Sundays with Storymakers Intergenerational Forum in Pierce-Bishop Hall

Try Our Sermon Podcast

Trinity Church has a sermon podcast! We tried this briefly just after COVID, but the technology wasn’t quite there yet. We’re now able to provide a podcast feed of our sermons on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify, with both video and audio available on YouTube. Click, like, and subscribe!

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 Education for Ministry (EfM)

Do you have questions about your faith?

Do you wish for a community of like-minded seekers?

Do you want to integrate what you read in the Bible with your daily life?

Then EfM is for you!

Want to know more?

Call Julia Garry at 609-902-1388 or email her at jspenick@aol.com.

PARISH PRAYER LIST

Please keep the following individuals in your prayers:

Caleb A., Joshua Alexander, Dan Van Abs, Alexey Aulov, Barbara, Susan Barry, Zoe Beaton, Vanessa Belhomme, Gloria Bellamy, Cynthia Bellamy, Pamela Brecknell, Wesley Brown, Helen Burke, Jennifer Burke, Judy Burke, Brian Burleson, Bill Causey, Jessica Connor, Peggy Crawford, Kevin F. Cunningham, Chip Dongara, Daryll Eatmon, Gus Escher, Abigail Evans, Wendy Evans, Sue & Steve Frank, Amy G., Sebastian Godinez, Pat Grabiec, Jackie Greggs, John Hannan, William Hannan, John Havener, Ellen Jane, Anne Jarmon, Deborah Jordan, Joyce Kelleher, Patricia Killian, Kristen Lees and Family, Alexandre Lewkowicz, Noelle Lewkowicz, Philippe Lewkowicz, Cecil Marshall, Makenna Mattesi, Lucy and Megan, Edwin Metcalf, Nancy Metcalf, Clive Muncaster, Dulcie Muncaster, Joan Nester, Ross Parker, Bob Pietrucha, Lisa Witt Pinair, Elizabeth Read, Carol Reynolds, Samantha Seto, Randy States, Jody Stebbins, Mike Stebbins, Jim Stepleton, Isaiah Stevens, Gary Sykes, Ward Tomlinson, Marue Walitzer, Aaron Ward, Sue White, Dawn Young, Nancy, and Joshua.

Please pray for the souls of the recently deceased:
Robert Crafford, Ruth B. Ekstrom, Dianne Senko, George Webb

Individuals will remain on the prayer list for one month, unless we are otherwise notified.

➨ If you want to add someone to the list, please email Annie Bryson at brysona@trinityprinceton.org.

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ABOUT US: Trinity Church ➨ Est’d 1833 ➨ An Episcopal Church in the Diocese of New Jersey ➨ 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08540 ➨ (609) 924-2277 ➨ The Rev. Paul Jeanes III, Rector; The Rev. Cn. Dr. Kara N. Slade, CGS Associate Rector; The Rev. Stephen Connor, Associate Rector ➨ Website: trinityprinceton.org

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