Announcements
Weather Alert
Trinity's campuses will not open until noon tomorrow due to the winter storm. Stepping Stones is following the Alachua County Public Schools calendar, and will be closed tomorrow. Any further updates will be provided via social media.
Sunday
Sundays, January 26, 2025
Title: “Renew Hope”
By: Rev. Steve Price
This month, as we launch our churchwide theme for 2025, we'll explore what it looks like for us to RENEW our hearts and lives as followers of Jesus. We'll focus specifically on ways we can renew faith, renew hope, and renew love as members of the body of Christ here at Trinity. We look forward to seeing you for worship!
Sunday coffee volunteers: First impressions are very important! Come out and join us for our coffee ministry team. We set up at the Welcome Center in front of the Worship Center at 8:45 AM and clean up at 11:15 AM. For more information, contact Missi Newbauer at 352-416-3027 or (newbauer@trinitygnv.org).
Missions
This week's Mission Focus is on ZOE Empowers. ZOE's vision is to see a world where all orphans and vulnerable children become secure, healthy, connected, and able to care for themselves and their siblings. ZOE reaches out in love to all vulnerable children and those wishing to partner with them so they may experience the love of God with physical, social, psychological, and spiritual healing. Please stay tuned on Sunday, we have some exciting news about a new opportunity!
The January blue bin will support Anew. They are in need of female pajama sets, leggings, full size shampoo & conditioner, body wash, lotion, feminine hygiene products, and hair accessories. Please place these in the blue bins in the Narthex or Education Building Lobby.
The Family Promise Bed Race is coming up on February 22, if you would be interested in leading a race team, please contact Kelly Ping (kping@trinitygnv.org).
Wednesday
Wednesday Night Dinners
Come join us for some good food, fun, and fellowship. The dinner serving line opens at 5:00 PM in the Worship Center and closes at 6:00 PM. You can stay 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. The cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children (ages 5-12 years old).
Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 6:35 PM, Chapel
Title: Facilitating Peace
Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7
By: Rev. Marisa Gertz & Rev. William Harris
Come join Rev. Marisa with Rev. William Harris, a Chaplain at Haven Hospice. He will be sharing a bit about himself and his work.
February 2025 Wednesday Series, 6:35 PM, Trinity Chapel
Empowered by Grace: Exploring Wesleyan Theology through the lives of Black Women Preachers - Come and grow in your faith as you learn more about John Wesley’s religious perspective and the role of Black Women in American religion. In this series to celebrate Black History month, Dr. Bobbi Korner will combine her work as a Methodist Lay Speaker and as a performing artist to make women’s history come alive. This series will provide background on John Wesley’s anti-slavery stance and his openness to women preachers when many other church leaders used scripture to sustain slavery and denounce women in the pulpit.
Adult Ministries
Adult classes: https://trinitygnv.org/classes
Whether you're seeking to deepen your faith, build relationships, or develop new skills, there’s a class for everyone. Don’t miss the opportunity to jump-start your Spring with purpose and community.
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Home Free (for folks in the 50-60ish age range) on Friday, January 24th, at 6:00 PM in the Trinity Atrium. The event kicks off with a friendly soup competition, so bring your best recipe or complement the feast with rolls, crackers, salads, or sides. Afterward, gather around the fire for s'mores and fun. Don’t forget your hot dog skewers, chairs, and s’more supplies. Come for the delicious food, stay for the community—it’s a night you won’t want to miss! Register here.
Calling all Young Adults! Join us for our first Meetup of 2025! It will be on Tuesday, January 21st at 7:30 PM at BJ's Brewhouse for $5 Pizookies. Email Marisa (mgertz@trinitygnv.org) to let her know you're coming!
Children & Family Ministries
February's Parent's Night Out is on February 14th, Valentines Day! We'll enjoy a cheese pizza dinner, decorating a Valentine's Day dessert, making crafts, and more! We have our regular option of 5:30-8:30 PM for $20, and then also a late option of 5:30-10 PM for $25. Discount for three or more siblings. Registration is open until Wednesday, February 12th, or until all spots are filled. Register here!
Our Children and Families Team is hiring! We're looking for staff to care for children during worship services, bible studies, Parent's Night Out, and other church-wide events throughout the year with an immediate need for Sunday mornings. This position involves working with a variety of ages from infants to 5th grade. Shifts are short and fun! If interested, please fill out this form. For more information, please contact Angela (adennis@trinitygnv.org).
Women’s Ministry
Trinity United Women in Faith: Sunday, January 26 in Room 232, Education Building: Meet and greet with refreshments at 2:15 pm. Program: Mission Study from 2:30 to 4:30 PM. Join us as we explore what it means to live under the sovereignty of God. We hope through our time together, we will be able to sort through our lived experiences and develop a deeper understanding of the love God extends to us and invites us to extend to each other. The study is based on the book, Welcome Home by Neomi Fletcher. New members and guests are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information: https://trinitygnv.org/uwf
Art Show
New Art Show: Trinity will once again host the annual Winter Show of the Gainesville Fine Arts Association (GFAA). This is a large juried show for GFAA members that includes all mediums of art. The on-line registration deadline is February 6th with art work to be delivered to Trinity on February 11th between 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM. An open reception for the show will be on Sunday, February 16th at 12:15 PM, Trinity Education Building, 2nd Floor. The GFAA always accepts new members, so if you are interested in participating please go here!
We’re Hiring
We are are hiring for a Stepping Stones Preschool Infant Room Assistant Teacher. If you are interested in joining the Trinity team, please go to https://trinitygnv.org/careers to apply.