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Join us for a variety of on-going and short-term opportunities for study, reflection, and fellowship. Contact Dani Patrick, Office Manager, with questions at office@grtumc.org; 616.456.7168.

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IMPORTANT & TIMELY 

EVENT CANCELED :  Come to the Table – Monday, October 5 at 6:00pm
All are invited to attend United Women in Faith’s upcoming ”Come to the Table” on Monday, October 5. We will be offering a free soup and salad supper at 6pm followed by round table conversations on The Right to Vote and its Responsibilities. Our Trinity panelists  will be Bonnie Czuhajewski and Suzanne Benetton. Both have been active in voting initiatives. This year’s midterms are vital and making sure all have access to voting, and understand the issues is a must.  These conversations are designed for anyone wanting to dialogue on the vital issues of today. Join us ! RSVP to the office at office@grtumc.org so we have a count for soup!

Mugs and Munchkins – October 20, 2026 from 9:30am-10:30am AND 6:30pm-7:30pm
Mugs & Munchkins will be every third Tuesday of the month from 9:30AM – 10:30AM with select evening times throughout the year.  This is a relaxed, welcoming space where caregivers can connect, kids can play, and we can all build friendships that will last a lifetime! More questions? Contact Annie Slabaugh (a.slabaugh@grtumc.org) or Laura Johns (l.johns@grtumc.org).

My Life in Pieces – October 20, 2026 from 6:30pm-8:00pm
This is an intimate conversation about very difficult conversations with a speaker who pulls back the curtain and tells you their inspirational story. Forget what you saw on the news or what’s flying around social media, this is a firsthand account of the journey and experiences they have faced. This year’s topic is “Addiction and Recovery”. Our speaker had a back pain, became a heroin addict, then a pastor and now does addiction and recovery ministry in the church and community where he resides. This will be a powerful night of story you won’t want to miss. Please let us know if you plan to attend this free evening program by emailing m.witkowski@grtumc.org and how many may be coming with you. This is not required, but helpful in planning the spaces we will use.

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Looking for the Latest Newsletter?
Click here for the October Trinity in Touch Newsletter
The next newsletter will be for November.  November newsletter articles are due by October 20.
(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

The Deep End: Diving into the Book of Acts – September 13 to October 18
The church didn’t happen by accident. It was built by ordinary people who showed up, took risks, and let the Spirit lead them somewhere new. Join Pastor Mike as we dig into the book of Acts and watch the first followers of Jesus figure out what it actually means to be the church, together. This fall, we’ll trace how a small, scared group in an upper room became a movement that changed the world, and ask what it means to live that same kind of faith today. Adult Faith Formation meets Sundays at 11:30am in Discovery Room. 

Trinity Orchard Outing – Saturday, October 17 from 3:30pm-5:30pm
Join us at Schwallier’s Country Basket in Sparta for another daytime outing! We’ve rented the upstairs of the big red barn for a private gathering & fellowship space. We’ll meet there before heading out into the public areas on a special all-ages scavenger hunt – can you find the baby goats, the pumpkin patch, the rubber duck races, the special family photo booth with our amazing photographer Randy ready to take a perfect fall family pic? We’ll reconvene in the barn for a time of sharing with cider & donuts. The cost is $15 per person and includes the barn rental, cider, donuts, cow train passes, goat food, and other Trinity supplies. Free activities around the barn include petting zoo, duck races, straw pile, corn crib play area, slides, swings, and more! For more information and to sign up, use our online registration form at: tinyurl.com/TUMC-Orchard2026. Deadline to register is October 15 at 12:00pm. If you have questions about this opportunity, contact Laura Johns at l.johns@grtumc.org.

Save the Date!  “A Night to Remember” Community Ministries Program Dinner – November 6th from 6:00pm-8:00pm
Join us for an evening of food, music and stories from our community partners about the work from Trinity UMC and the Community Ministries Program. This is an extraordinary evening of song and story that you won’t forget! This is free-event but event registrations are encouraged to help provide numbers for space and food. Invite a friend to come and have a night out! Come hear inspirational stories and be a part of the ministry that happens at each of these evenings by encouraging youth to speak in front of a cheering crowd and overcome their fears (and even some adults too!). This is an evening you won’t want to miss!

ONGOING

FoRT Fall Update – Small Groups
Our weekly Friends of Rohr at Trinity (FoRT) small groups are back! On Sundays, some of us meet as the “DBC” Small Group. Our first class for the fall was Sunday, September 13 from 5:00pm-6:30pm in the Fireside Room. We’re continuing The Tears of Things. On Thursdays, as part of TNT, others of us gather as the “Everything Belongs” (EvB) Small Group in the upstairs Library. Our first class will be September 17 from 6:15pm-7:30pm. We will be starting a new book: Jesus’ Alternative Plan: The Sermon on the Mount. Questions about any of these acronyms or the amazing groups of people they represent? Contact Laura Johns at l.johns@grtumc.org or other members of the FoRT Leadership Team: Merrita Tumonong, Penny Murray & Steve Murray. 

TNT- Thursday Nights @ Trinity – Thursdays starting at 5:15pm
TNT, Thursday Nights at Trinity, continues every Thursday. Dinner will begin at 5:15pm, followed by various music group practices as well as a small group study. Sign up for Fall 2026 TNT meals at www.tinyurl.com/TNTDinnersFall2026.

Spiritalk Book Club – Next Meeting: October 13
The book list for 2026-2027 has been finalized and we’re excited for another amazing year of reading & fellowship. Check the slides & screens for all the latest dates and book titles or contact Joy Murphy for more info at joymurphy@grtumc.org.

Sacred Justice Book Club – Next Meeting: November 3
The Sacred Justice Book Club is thrilled to be back again this year for great conversation, deep discussion about activism, and fun fellowship. The remainder of our 2026-2027 book list is as follows:

Join us in the Library at 7:00pm on select Tuesdays.  Questions about Sacred Justice Book Club? Contact the Library Team: Laura Johns, Hannah Marshall & Dani Patrick

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.

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Want to know what is going in in various areas of the United Methodist Church at large?
Check out news, updates and insights HERE.  Recent updates include the ratification of constitutional amendments (Regionalization, Inclusiveness of the Church, Racial Justice, and Educational Requirements for Clergy).

TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

1100 Lake Dr. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1538

Phone: (616) 456-7168
Email:   office@grtumc.org

CHURCH OFFICE

Monday-Wednesday 9am-4pm
Closed Thursday & Friday

COMMUNITY MINISTRIES OFFICE

(616) 456-7260

Note: In the event of inclement weather, Trinity will be closed if the Grand Rapids Public Schools are cancelled.


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