Current Opportunities
Join us for a variety of on-going and short-term opportunities for study, refection, and fellowship. Contact Betsy Weems, Church Administrator, with questions at office@grtumc.org; 616.456.7168. For full calendar view, click here.
UPCOMING
UWF Used Book Sale- April 19-20- 9:30am-4:00pm
Help support the United Women in Faith Book Sale April 19-20. Questions? Contact Judi Ryan at judiione@gmail.com; 616-295-2619. This is a fundraiser for United Women in Faith and their pledge to Missions here and around the world.
God's Naturehood: Adult Edition - Friday, April 26 - 1:00pm-2:00pm
Designed for Trinity families & friends ages 18 & up, God’s Naturehood: Adult Edition is a great opportunity to visit a new park, get to know members of your Trinity family better, and get your daily steps in. This month, we are heading to Huff Park at 1500 Aberdeen St NE, Grand Rapids 49505. Meet at the southeast corner of the parking lot off of Aberdeen Street NE near the playground. Contact Laura to RSVP or with questions. L.Johns@grtumc.org.
Chancel Choir Concert- Friday, April 26- 7pm
Trinity invites you to an evening of splendid music featuring the Chancel Choir singing John Rutter's sublime Requiem, accompanied by orchestra. The program also features special guests, The Perugino String Quartet. The concert begins at 7:00pm on Friday, April 26 at Trinity UMC. Don’t miss the pre-concert talk at 6:30pm!
Walk for Good Food- May 5-15
The Community Ministries Program is looking for your support by signing up for the 2024 Access of West Michigan Walk for Good Food. We ask you to make a point to walk with a purpose- either at the kick-off event at Richmond Park on May 5, or walk in your neighborhood or community May 5-15. Share your story about why you are walking to make sure EVERYONE has access to good, quality food! Sign up in the Parlor on Sunday, or click HERE.
God's Naturehood: Walking for a Purpose - May 7 at 6:00pm & May 10 at 1:00pm
In May, God’s Naturehood is walking with a purpose! We've scheduled two Adult Edition walks during the Access Walk for Good Food. Join us for one (or both) walks and you can count yourself as one of the 25 Walkers Trinity commits to providing each year. No fundraising required; just come and stroll with your friends. What is the Walk for Good Food? It's a chance to join Access of West Michigan in working to transform our food system. Plus, Trinity's Community Ministries Program is one of the organizations that Access supports. Details on the two walk are below. Contact Laura to RSVP or with questions. L.Johns@grtumc.org.
Tuesday, May 7 from 6:00pm-7:00pm. Aman Park at 0-1859 Lake Michigan Dr, GR, 49534
Park in the main area and meet by the trailhead. For any interested hikers, we’ll add a stop at the Double Dip Depot after our stroll.
Friday, May 10 from 1:00pm-2:00pm. Calvin Ecosystem Preserve at 1750 E Beltline Ave SE, GR, 49546
Park in the lot for the Bunker Center and gather near the path.
Spring Clean-Up- Saturday, May 11- 9:00am-12:00pm
It’s Time Again! “Spring Clean-Up” at Trinity has arrived! Join is Saturday, May 11, 9:00am-12:00pm. There will be inside jobs and outside jobs to do sprucing up our beloved church. If you can help out, please notify Suzy or Larry Gill at Lsogill@comcast.net. We hope to see you!
Trinity Family Camp- May 24-27
Maybe you have been attending Trinity Family Camp for 40 years? Maybe you've just heard the stories? Either way, this is your year to join us! Come experience the magic of the West Michigan lakeshore with your Trinity family this Memorial Day Weekend. Friday-Monday, May 24-27. Contact Laura with questions and watch your email for updates! L.Johns@grtumc.org Information & Booking Link: CLICK HERE
Betsy Weems Retirement - Love Gift & Celebration - June 2 at 11:30am
Betsy Weems, our Church Administrator for the last 12 years, is retiring May 19. We, the members of the Trinity faith community, have the opportunity to show our appreciation for all that Betsy has done by contributing to a Love Gift for her. You may contribute in-person or online. Donations are requested by Tuesday, May 28. We will also celebrate the gift of Betsy on Sunday, June 2 in worship and with a time of fellowship and lunch together in Fellowship Hall at 11:30am. Bring a dish to pass; tableware and beverages provided. No RSVP required.
Congress Classroom Clean-Up- June 4-6- 1:00-3:00pm
Join us as we help the teachers and staff clean up the school and classrooms to help get everyone who works so hard to start enjoying their summer vacations! We are looking for 2-3 people to help cover shifts on each day. Interested? Contact Matt Witkowski, Community Ministries Program Director, at m.witkowski@grtumc.org, or call 616.550. 2418 with preferred dates/times. This is a huge help to Congress and we love getting our hands dirty to help our teachers finish the year in style!
Milestone & Graduate Sunday - June 9
Our second Milestone Sunday of 2024 is June 9 and we will be celebrating any milestones from February-May, 2024. Our Milestone Moment will be the honoring of graduates and the welcoming of new members. We will also post select honorees on the screen and do a group blessing for all honorees. Fill out our online form at https://tinyurl.com/TUMCMilestone06-2024, email Laura at l.johns@grtumc.org, or put a note on your Connection Card. A cake reception will follow the worship service.
Summer Mission Trip to God's Country - June 26-30, 2024
It’s confirmed! We have the dates for our intergenerational God’s Country Cooperative Parish Mission Trip this coming summer. We’ll be going Wednesday, June 26 – Sunday, June 30. Join us as we live out the mission of Trinity – extending the love of God in our neighborhood and our world. As Trinity eases back into hands-on mission work, we’re starting with an inter-generational (all ages & all abilities) trip. It will include three partial work days and time for fellowship, worship, and fun. The dates and lodging options are flexible. Contact Laura Johns at L.johns@grtumc.org for more information about the trip or to RSVP. Paperwork and another planning meeting are coming soon!
ONGOING
Won't You Be My Neighbor? - April 7 to May 19
Join us in worship & adult faith formation as we dive into a series inspired by the practical wisdom of beloved neighbor Mister Rogers. Imagine a world where we listen, validate feelings, show gratitude, practice empathy, and more! Based on The Mister Rogers Effect by Dr. Anita Knight Kuhnley. Books available in the Church Office. Suggested Donation $10. You do not have to read to participate in worship or the class. See you in the neighborhood!
FoRT: Friends of Rohr at Trinity - DBC Sundays at 5:00pm; EB Thursdays at 6:00pm
Perhaps you’ve heard or seen a reference to FoRT (Friends of Rohr at Trinity). We are folks of Trinity who enjoy studying Father Richard Rohr’s writings. As we gather each week to discuss our reading and enjoy fellowship together, we find we are “growing Deeper, loving Better, seeing God more Clearly (DBC).” On Sundays, some of us gather as the “DBC” Small Group. On Thursdays, as part of TNT, others of us gather as the “EB” (Everything Belongs) Small Group. If the spirit moves you, come join us! We welcome you! Questions about any of these acronyms or the amazing groups of people they represent? Contact Merrita Tumonong at tumonongmsw@gmail.com.
Dinner for 8
Would you like to get to know other church members better? Do you enjoy getting together with friends for dinner? If you answered yes, then our new program of Dinner for 8 is for you. You just need to let the church office or Judi Ryan know you’re interested. Then we will match you up into a group of eight people with a leader for each group. The leader will contact the other people in the group to schedule the time to get together and to arrange what dish people will bring. This is a fun and easy way to get to know people at Trinity better! office@grtumc.org; judiione@gmail.com
Go4Life- Tuesdays- 9:15am
The Go4Life (Gopher) class continues every Tuesday at 9:15am in Discovery Room. All ages are invited for fun, fellowship, and light exercise. There is no fee and no equipment is needed; wear comfortable clothing & shoes and expect to laugh a lot. Any questions contact Katie Orent at kateorent@gmail.com.
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.
TNT: Thursday Night at Trinity - Thursdays from 5:15pm-7:30pm
Come for Dinner. Stay for Music, Faith Formation & Fellowship. Join us each week this spring for TNT: Thursday Nights at Trinity! It includes a family dinner, children's choirs, adult choir, small groups, and nursery care. Bring your whole family out for good food, great fellowship, and fantastic music. Dinner RSVPs due by Tuesday 12:00pm each week. Sign up and get more info on all the TNT offerings at: tinyurl.com/TNTDinnersSpring2024