As you may well have heard, it is an exciting time for the Trinity Church community as we explore a potential multifaceted campaign to raise funds to strengthen the church, now and in the future.  The campaign will be focused on how we Remember all that was, Reflect on all that is, and Renew for all that will be. 

The crucial first steps are underway in partnership with a nonprofit consulting firm, The Munshine Group, which is leading one-on-one and group conversations for a Campaign Planning Study.  As part of the study, many members of the church family representing various roles have been or will be interviewed to get a broad cross-section of input. Approximately four dozen interviews and a few focus groups are anticipated in what will be a process lasting some three to four months.  If you would like to participate in one of the individual interviews or a focus group that is scheduled for July 9th, please reach out directly to Annie Bryson at brysona@trinityprinceton.org. 

In addition, we have established a Study Advisory Group to ensure we keep with our role as conscientious stewards of Trinity Church as we do our due diligence each step of the way in discerning next steps.  Prior to the start of his sabbatical, Father Paul was instrumental in the conception of the need for a campaign as well as its initial planning phase. And while he is out on sabbatical Father Paul is being updated on a periodic basis.  Upon his return, Father Paul will be provided with a full picture regarding how the planning phase has progressed. 

We look forward to sharing information along the way, as well as the recommendations that ultimately are formed by this work.  If you have any questions or input, please feel free to reach out to David Schneider, Senior Warden at david.c.schneider@outlook.com or at 206.407.8612.

Peace,

• Dates: June 24-27 (Monday-Thursday)

• Time: 5-7:30 p.m. 

• Cost: FREE!!! 

• Location: Trinity Church (33 Mercer St, Princeton | Next to Princeton Seminary's Wright Library)

• Ages: PreK-Adult Programing

  Just Like Me! is an adaptable Vacation Bible School program that centers the deep and active faith lives of children and the real-world context our kids live in. In the parallel adult sessions, parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to dig into the theological underpinnings of the Just Like Me curriculum.

  This is a multi-church, ecumenical program sponsored by Princeton UMC, Mt. Pisgah AME Church, and Trinity Church. 

  We are so excited to bring you this program, and we look forward to seeing you in June! 

  If you have any questions, please email one of our program coordinators: Pastor Tayler Necoechea (tayler@princetonumc.org) or Carolyn Liverman (carolynliverman43@gmail.com). 

  Register here for Just Like Me!: Community Vacation Bible School 2024!!

  This form is for kids PreK-8th Grade only! 

  If you are an adult and would like to volunteer, please use this volunteer form. High school teens can also sign up as volunteers here.

  If you are an adult and would like to participate in our parallel adult program, you can register here.

Help our partner St. Michael’s Church in Trenton with their Fundraising Reception, Saturday June 29, 2024 

St. Michael's, Trenton is running a pair of urgent fundraising receptions, Sat. June 29th, from 1pm-5pm, and Sat. October 12th from 3-6pm. This winter our cast iron boiler sprung a leak-- and the upgrade to 21st century HVAC will will be costly. We are raising funds to demonstrate our fundraising capacity to cover their matching requirements for a matching grant from the National Fund for Sacred Spaces. To help us along the way, become part of the newly-formed "Friends of Old St. Michael's" by clicking on the following link and SUPPORT  ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH .  We'll put your name on our list for "free" entry to the June 29th reception, where you'll get to hear what's planned for the October fundraiser, as well as several new Broadway numbers from the St. Michael's Players radio-podcast, "Kovacs' Cafe in the Upper Room @ St.Michaels.”

Want to try singing in the choir? Are you a regular choir member who wants to make music over the summer? Join us in July and August for the Summer Pickup Choir! We'll meet in Ivy Hall on Sundays at 9 AM to practice, then sing during the 10 AM service. Contact Dr. Meg Harper for more information, harperm@trinityprinceton.org. 

Calling all instrumentalists!  During the summer, we will have opportunities for those in our congregation who play musical instruments to offer preludes and/or offertories for services.  If you play an instrument and would like to share your talents, please sign up on the digital form at this link:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NVTEWapN2oon5_D87IlAvv_wJuyNyf48_eloRrPT1XQ/edit?usp=sharing or on the paper sign-up in the narthex or at the front desk. Thank you!

Jan Pell, a longtime, dedicated member of our community, returned last weeek to the eternal rest of our Lord. Jan always used to bake a Lemon Whiskey cake for the St Nicholas Bazaar. In her honor, her daughter Leslie would like to share Jan’s recipe so the cake can keep on giving. We hope it continues to bring delight to many hearts and taste buds.

Stay up to date with Paul’s Sabbatical updates here: https://www.trinityprinceton.org/sabbatical-updates.