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.
“This We Believe: The Apostles’ Creed”
Sunday, April 28
Title: “Worth a Thousand Words”
Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16 & Hebrews 1:1-3a
Message By: Rev. Catherine Fluck Price
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 Warren Willis United Methodist Camp.
Interested Trinity 3rd - 12th graders can enjoy a fun-filled week that includes worship, small groups, praise time, ropes course, archery, swimming, arts and crafts, and much more. Our mission box collections will help reduce registration costs for camp. For more information on camping, please contact Rebekah Saveland (352-416-3010) or Brian Wittstruck (352-416-3008).
Men’s Morning Bible Study, Wednesdays, 7:30 am, Room 203
This is a small group discussion Bible study. We review one book, one passage at a time. Scholarly resources are often used for background information to inform what it might have meant to its original hearers, but our goal is discovering what it means for each of us today through open discussion and being formed into faithful disciples of Jesus.
Meets every Wednesday morning at 7:30 am in Room 203 in the Education Building. For more information, contact David Leonard at 321-266-2151.
Diving Deep Bible Study, Wednesdays, 9:30 am, Room 207
Join us for our Diving Deep Bible Study on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 am.
This class is facilitated by our Associate Pastor, Marisa Gertz.
You can join us in person in Room 207 of the Education Building or online via Zoom.
To receive a link to the online meeting, please contact Pastor Marisa.
Dinner with Small Groups/Classes and Worship to follow, May 1
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.
May 1st Menu: Taco bar
NOTE: May 1st will be the last meal of the season. Wednesday Night Dinners will resume again on August 21.
Spring 2024 Adult Small Groups and 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.
Register and/or check out the full class listing here.
For more information, contact Margaret Myers, Adult Ministries Coordinator.
6:35 pm Worship, Chapel, May 1
Message By: Rebekah Saveland
Join us on Wednesday Nights at 6:35 pm in the Chapel or worship with us online anytime.
Missions
During the month of April, our blue bin drive will support the SWAG Family Resource Center.
They are in need of travel-size hygiene products and non-perishable food for their food pantry.
You can drop these items in the blue bins in the Education Building Lobby during the week and the Narthex on Sundays.
Art Show
"Common Threads: Sharing Spirituality Across Cultural and Faith Traditions Art Show" | Now through June 18, 2024
We invite all faith traditions in our Gainesville community along with friends and members of Trinity to come and enjoy the art that speaks of the divine, the holy, the spirit. Works of all types including paintings, drawings, fiber arts, calligraphy, sculptures, and photography are on display.
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.
Build Community at Faith Mission
Build community at Faith Mission during the Amazing Give on April 25, 2024, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Every day, local community members find the resources and networks at Faith Mission that strengthen and empower the neighborhood, one family at a time.
During the Amazing Give, help build community at Faith Mission by supporting this work!
Faith Mission | The Cost of Poverty
The Cost of Poverty will be Saturday, April 27, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Faith Mission
Free to attend, registration is required.
Every day significant challenges are faced by low-income families. Can people who haven’t faced such challenges develop a greater understanding that helps lead to positive change? Yes, we can learn to serve one another with dignity and effectiveness. It might, however, take a willingness to step into another person’s shoes.
The Cost of Poverty Experience is a simulation that offers a glimpse into obstacles faced and decisions that have to be made by families every day in and around Gainesville.
Faith Mission is proud to offer the Cost of Poverty Experience for the 7th year. Join us for this very impactful workshop on Saturday, April 27, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, at Faith Mission (3701 NE 15th St). There is no cost to attend. Limited to the first 40 participants who register.
Please contact Meghan Williams at mwilliams@trinitygnv.org with any questions.
Medication Take Back Day
Do you have any expired or unused medications at home? Safely dispose of them for free!
Sunday, April 28, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at Trinity.
Safely and anonymously drop off medications for free. This will help keep it out of reach of children and protect the water supply.
For more information, contact LaShay Johnson (director@hpwcoalition.org) or visit https://www.dea.gov/takebackday.
United Women in Faith (UWF)
Lifting Up Voices for Climate Justice: A Call To Prayer Service, Sunday, April 28, 2024, 3:00 pm, Trinity Chapel.
This yearly event is a faith-filled time when we assemble with lifted hearts and hands to celebrate selfless giving for a common cause and spiritual communion with God. A Call to Prayer 2024 offering will support the ongoing climate justice work of United Women in Faith’s National Office. We invite you to gather, pray, reflect, and put your faith into action with UWF.
For more information, contact Donna Buhi (trinityunitedmethodistwomen@gmail.com).
Thursday A.L.E.R.T. Luncheon
A.L.E.R.T. (Adults Leisurely Enjoying Retirement Together) will meet on Thursday, May 2 at 11:00 am, in the Trinity Worship Center for a delicious lunch and a planned program that follows.
To make lunch reservations, please contact Dar Holley at 352-380-9251.
Menu for May 2: Fried chicken, potato salad, corn on the cob, baked beans, soup, and dessert.
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.
Youth & Family Ministries
Grad Sunday, May 19
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 Bookstore News
Bibles in the Bookstore. We have a variety. Just in are Common English Bible versions in very readable font print. Come in to the Bookstore and see all we have available. You might find the perfect graduation gift.
The Bookstore is on open on Sundays from 9:00-9:30 am and 10:30-11:00 am.
For more information, contact Jim Cook (jimcook6244@gmail.com).