IMPORTANT & TIMELY

View the Annual Conference Video HERE

Spiritalk Book Club – June 23 at 6:30pm
Join us for our annual book selection night! On Tuesday, June 23 at 6:30pm, meet at Schuler Books Grand Rapids for dinner in the café and a great discussion of books for next program year! Contact Joy Murphy for more info at joymurphy@grtumc.org.

Widows Lunch @ Clark Home – June 25th
You’re invited to the Widows Lunch on Thursday, June 25th at Clark Home (15551 Franklin St) at 11:30am. RSVP to Ellie Bergman 616-309-4289 by June 22.

Blessing of the Pets – Sunday, June 28 at 6:00pm
Bring your lawn chair and your furry friend for live music and a blessing of the pets on the Trinity lawn. Cold beverages will
be provided. Pack your own snacks or a picnic dinner. In case of rain, the party will move into the Fellowship Hall.

Travelin’ with Trinity – Summer All Ages Workbook
Stay connected with your church family this summer as we take you on a journey of reading, practicing, and connecting with the goal of building deeper relationships with each other and with God. Pick a few Summer Camp activities or do them all – the choice is up to you! Travelin’ with Trinity is designed for all ages and for multiple learning styles with the goal of keeping you engaged and inspired all summer long. Get a paper copy in the Narthex or Parlor, print THIS COPY at home, or save THIS DIGITAL COPY for checking off badges virtually. Workbooks are available starting June 7th and are due August 20th. Finish activities to win prizes! All prizes will be distributed at Party in the Park at Hager Park on Thursday, August 20th. If you cannot attend, select prizes may be available the following Sunday (August 23rd) after worship. See the workbook for more details or contact Laura Johns, Director of Discipleship at L.Johns@grtumc.org. 

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Looking for the Latest Newsletter?
Click here for the June Trinity in Touch Newsletter
The next newsletter will be for July.  July newsletter articles are due by June 23.
(NOTE: Going forward, newsletter articles will be due on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. If a month has five Tuesdays, the due date will be the 4th Tuesday instead.)

UPCOMING

Party in the Park – August 20 from 5:30pm-8:30pm (Hager Park)
Come on out for a Party in the Park on Thursday, August 20 from 5:30pm-8:30pm at Hager Park in Georgetown Township. Yes… you read that right! We’re heading to a new park this year but the PARTY will be much the same. Come celebrate all things summer with a delicious BBQ dinner, jamming out with the praise band, and then doing all those fun park things. At Hager Park you can find a smaller playground and a huge all-ages zipline near our site, a lovely walk in the woods, and (across the park) one of the largest wooden playgrounds around. The BBQ dinner will feature hot dogs, brats, and sides. Beverages and tableware will also be provided. Suggested donation of $8 per person. Pay online ahead of time or bring cash/check to the park. 

Get More Details & RSVP at: https://tinyurl.com/TUMC-PITP2026
Sign Up to Bake, Volunteer, Setup & Cleanup at: https://tinyurl.com/TUMC-PITP2026-Volunteers

ONGOING

HELP NEEDED: Lemonade Stand – June 14 to Sept 6
A Trinity favorite is back! Each Sunday after worship starting June 14, head out the Calkins door and gather on the lawn for cold beverages and great conversation. The Lemonade Stand is an opportunity for our congregation to step out into the community and get to know each other – and our neighbors – better. Call to Ministry! We are still finalizing our volunteer crew for the summer, so if you would like to take a Sunday to help serve, there is a paper signup in the Parlor kitchen soon. You can also contact Suzy Gill, Hospitality Coordinator, at Lsogill@comcast.net. She is happy to help you get signed up and to provide a training if you need one.

God’s Naturehood: Sunday Kids Edition – July 12 & 19, August 9 & 16
Calling all Pre-K to 5th Grade kiddos! Come upstairs to the TrinityKids Room after Children’s Moment on select Sundays this summer for a class with Ms. Laura, Ms. Annie, and other Protection Policy certified leaders. We’ll learn about what God has made by examining different parts of creation, digging into amazing science facts, and (when weather permits) spending time outside exploring the Naturehood right around our building! There will be crafts, games, science, stories, and more. Sunday Kids Edition will be offered July 12 & 19, August 9 & 16. Weekly programming for kiddos & youth will return in September. 

Sacred Justice Book Club – Next Meeting: August 4
The Sacred Justice Book Club is thrilled to be back again this year for great conversation, deep discussion about activism, and fun fellowship. Our 2026-2027 book list is as follows:

• August 4, 2026 | Radical Inclusion by David Moinina Sengeh
• November 3, 2026 | The Land Is Not Empty by Sarah Augustine
• February 2, 2027 | The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee
• May 4, 2027 | My Body Is Not a Prayer Request by Amy Kenny

Friends of Rohr at Trinity (FoRT) Small Groups
FoRT (Friends of Rohr at Trinity) is a group of over 40 folks who enjoy studying Father Richard Rohr’s writings. Together we desire to integrate action and contemplation in our lives. Our weekly FoRT gatherings will resume in September. In the meantime, watch your email for updates about fellowship & spiritual practice events during the summer months and save the date for the FoRT Ice Cream Social on Thursday, August 27 at 7:00pm. Contact Laura Johns at l.johns@grtumc.org or other members of the FoRT Leadership Team: Merrita Tumonong, Penny Murray & Steve Murray. 

Social Justice Resource Document – Available Online
Find our latest justice resources online HERE!  Our Google Doc is updated weekly and includes resources, organizations & direct action steps.  Thank you for being part of this journey!

Coffee & Conversation- Tuesdays at 10am, Parlor
Need a bit of social time with your Trinity friends and staff? Join us every Tuesday for Coffee & Conversation in the Parlor at 10am.

Did you know?  
The Kent Dems now collects compost material through Organicycle and also accepts clean Styrofoam for recycling (like packaging Styrofoam). Folks can drop off material to the Kent Dems (301 Fuller NE) M-F from 10am-4pm.

Looking for Links?
Not sure where to find something online? Check out these links below…

• Greeters (Adults & Families): Welcome people at the doors and in the Parlor before worship. https://tinyurl.com/TUMC-GreetersApr-Aug2026 
• Acolytes (Kids & Youth): Help light the candles in the Sanctuary. https://tinyurl.com/TUMC-AcolyteSpring2026
• TrinityKids Leaders (Adults): Facilitate gym & game time for our PreK to 5^th grade kids during Faith Formation. https://tinyurl.com/TrinityKidsSpring2026
• Youth Group 2^nd Adult (Adults): Lend a hand in Youth Group with our 6^th to 12 grade friends during Faith Formation. https://tinyurl.com/TUMCSpring25YG
• Order a “Belong, Be Love, Be You” Trinity Shirt HERE
• Order a “God Loves You” shirt HERE.
• TNT Dinner Signups HERE
• Trinity’s New Social Justice Resource HERE
• Pastor Mike’s Sermon Blog HERE