Upcoming Events
General Conference, April 23 - May 4, 2024
You are welcome to attend virtually by watching the livestream.
Check out the pre-conference briefing as well to learn about the topics that will be covered.
The first half covers content, and the second half is a Q&A.
Sign up below for the post-conference briefing webinar, Tuesday, May 7 at 6:00 pm.
Sunday
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Series: “This We Believe: The Apostles’ Creed”
Title: "A New Day"
Scripture: Luke 24:36-53; Matthew 28:19-20
By: Rev. Marisa Gertz
We're all searching. Sometimes the search is as easy as a click of a button. But sometimes our questions are complicated, and the answers are difficult to see and harder to articulate. How do we discover and examine the truths that give meaning and purpose to life? Some of the foundational answers can be found in the Apostles’ Creed. This Creed contains the basics of Christian faith which have remained the same for centuries. For the next several weeks we’ll explore the most important elements of our faith, talk about some essential truths that may be unfamiliar, and consider how to know what’s at the core of Christianity and what’s outside the center? Come join us on Sundays to learn more.
Worship with us in-person on Sundays at 8:00 AM Traditional, Chapel | 9:30 AM Modern & 11:00 AM Traditional, Worship Center | or worship with us online anytime.
Mission Focus
This week’s Mission Focus is on Kairos Prison Ministry.
Their mission is to share the transforming love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ to impact the hearts and lives of incarcerated men, women and youth, as well as their families, to become loving and productive citizens of their communities. Kairos volunteers visit the prison monthly for prayer and share groups and an annual weekend retreat.
Wednesday
Dinner with Small Groups/Classes and Worship to follow.
Dinner ($8 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-12 years old) starts at 5:00 pm in the Worship Center. The kitchen line closes at 6:00 pm, but you can stay and fellowship with us until a Small Group/Class begins at 6:30 pm in the Education Building or when Worship begins at 6:35 pm in the Chapel.
NOTE: May 1st was the last meal of the season. Wednesday Night Dinners will resume again on August 21.
Adult Small Groups and Sunday Classes
These classes will give you the opportunity to grow in your faith, make new friends and receive encouragement and support in a smaller group setting with others who have similar interests.
For more information, contact Margaret Myers, Adult Ministries Coordinator.
6:35 pm Worship Service, Chapel
Join us on Wednesday Nights at 6:35 pm in the Chapel or worship with us online anytime.
Missions
2023 was a record-breaking year for Zoe Empowers! Nearly 15,000 more orphaned and vulnerable youth are now on their journey from life-threatening poverty to sustainable self-sufficiency. Trinity’s support, specifically, has transformed the lives of over 1,200 youth since 2017, and we are excited to announce that because of your donations we will be able to sponsor another empowerment group! Check out the 2023 annual report to learn more about the work being done by Zoe Empowers (Trinity is featured on page 46!).
If you'd like to help support Trinity's Zoe groups, click here. If you're interested in going on a future trip with Trinity to visit our groups, contact Kelly Ping (kping@trinitygnv.org).
We have a new Blue Bin recipient!
This month we will be collecting non-perishable food for Gainesville Community Ministries.
Please bring your items and place them in the blue bins in the Narthex or Education Building Lobby.
Thank you for your generosity.
May is National Foster Care Month and Partnership for Strong Families has a critical need for more foster parents. Would you be willing to say yes to one child? There are children and teens who need a loving and temporary home during one of the most difficult times of their life. These children need the opportunity to feel your love and attachment. To learn more about foster care and the needs in our community, attend the virtual info session on May 28 at 7:00 pm or email (HopePartner@pfsf.org).
Care and Support
The Banquet: Their next gathering is this Friday, May 3rd, at 6:00 pm in Room 232.
This is a ministry for anyone who lives with disabilities or loves someone who does.
For more information, email Pastor Marisa (mgertz@trinitygnv.org).
Children & Family Ministries
Monthly Parent’s Night Out, Friday, May 10, 5:30 pm, Education Building.
It is the perfect opportunity to drop off your children (aged 3 years to 5th grade) for a fun night of activities while you spend your evening however you'd like! Get started on that mile-long grocery list, take that much-needed date night, or just spend a couple of hours at home relaxing: we've got you covered!
Main details: The cost is $20. A pizza dinner and dessert is included in the price or your child may bring their own. Meet us in the Education Building at 5:30 pm for drop-off. For questions contact Angela Dennis adennis@trinitygnv.org.
Trinity Slide-By
Help us get to know our community!
Join us for our next Trinity Slide-By at Albert Ray "Massey" Park (Westside Park) on Saturday, May 18th from 11am- 1pm.
We will be passing out free push popsicles, waters, and enjoying fun at the park!
We hope to see you there!
Youth & Family Ministries
Grad Sunday is May 19, 2024.
Trinity will be recognizing and celebrating with our graduating high school seniors in worship.
If you are a graduating senior or have a graduating senior in your household we would like to know so we can include you.
Please let us know & sign up to be a part of these festivities.
Trinity United Women in Faith General Meeting
Many of us have realized that we have a lot to learn about the scope of TUMC's missions. The TUMC Missions team, which is led by Kelly Ping, will present the program regarding all the missions supported by our church. Join us on Sunday, May 19 in Room 232 (Education Building) at 2:15 pm for refreshments and social time. The program begins at 2:30 pm and ends at 4:00 pm. This meeting is a great time for the Mission team to share the bigger picture of the Trinity outreach programs. Please invite friends and those who are interested. We look forward to seeing you there!
Trinity Staff News
Announcing New Stepping Stones Preschool Director
Trinity is thrilled to welcome Tara Bishop as the new Director of Stepping Stones Preschool. Tara will be joining the team beginning July 1, after having completed the public school year teaching here in Gainesville. Tara comes with more than 20 years of teaching experience in a variety of settings: as a teacher at a school for children with autism, as an elementary art teacher, as a preschool teacher, as a second-grade teacher, and, for the past 8 years, as a kindergarten teacher at Littlewood Elementary. Twice Tara has received the Teacher of the Year award, in 2015 at Fruitland Park Elementary School in Fruitland Park, FL and in 2017, for her first year teaching in Gainesville at Littlewood.
Tara is a graduate of the University of North Florida in Jacksonville and holds a K-12 Reading Endorsement and an ESOL, K-12 Certification. She has served as the Chairperson of the Community United Methodist Church Preschool Board and was a presenter at the Florida Association of Behavior Analysis. Tara is a person of deep faith and has been a part of the United Methodist Church all her adult life. She is married to Brandon who serves as the Worship and Operations Director at Gator Wesley and is also the Worship Band Leader for Trinity. They have two teenage girls, Ayla and Harper, and three dogs round out the family.
Art Show
"Common Threads: Sharing Spirituality Across Cultural and Faith Traditions Art Show" | Now through June 18, 2024
Location: 2nd Floor Art Exhibit Hall, Trinity Education Building.
Important Dates: Sunday, June 2, 12:15 pm Celebration Reception Trinity Atrium | Tuesday, June 18, 9:30 am-Noon, Artist can pick up their artwork.
Trinity Bookstore News
Remember the Trinity Bookstore has books that can help you participate in the sermon series with additional understanding like series books by Adam Hamilton (The Creed), Alister McGrath (I Believe) plus a wide variety beyond. Come in to the Bookstore and see all we have available.
The Bookstore is open on Sundays from 9:00-9:30 am and 10:30-11:00 am.
For more information, contact Jim Cook (jimcook6244@gmail.com).