Upcoming
Sunday, May 11th
May Worship Series: The Movement of Grace
Message: Justifying Grace
Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10
By: Rebekah Saveland
Where have you noticed God’s grace at work in your life? Have you ever wished you had better language to describe it? A framework for understanding and responding to it? During the month of May, we’ll explore The Movement of Grace that is foundational to our faith as Christians. We’ll also be celebrating important moments and milestones with our children and youth during these weeks that mark God’s grace at work in their lives. See you there!
Worship with us in-person on Sundays at 8:00 AM Traditional, Chapel / 9:30 AM Modern, Worship Center & 11:00 AM Traditional, Worship Center / or worship with us online anytime.
Grad Sunday, May 18th | One Service, 10 AM
Grad Sunday is May 18th with ONE Service at 10:00 AM! Trinity will be recognizing and celebrating with our 15 graduating high school seniors in worship. Stay after the service for a reception with light refreshments!
Missions
This week's Mission Focus is on Grace Marketplace, who is on a mission to end homelessness. GRACE is a one-stop homeless resource center that provides helpful and effective services for anyone experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including safe emergency shelter, permanent housing, showers, hot meals, storage, case management, job training, and providing space to our partners to provide health care and other services.
Pace Center for Girls is our May blue bin recipient. They are on a year-round calendar and start to run low on supplies this time of year. Please drop your middle & high school supplies in the blue bins in either the Narthex or Education building.
Wednesday Worship
Join us on Wednesday evenings at 6:35 PM in the chapel for our informal service featuring a blend of traditional and modern music in an intimate setting.
Care and Support
Join us for The Banquet this Friday, May 9th, at 5:30 PM in Room 232. This is a ministry for anyone who lives with disabilities or loves someone who does. If you are able, please bring a $5 donation to go towards the cost of the meal! Email Pastor Marisa Gertz for more information.
Healing Touch Cancer Support Group: We meet every third Thursday in the O. Dean Martin Prayer Room off the Trinity Atrium. Our next meeting is on Thursday, May 15th at 5:00 PM. All cancer patients, survivors, family and friends are welcome! For more information, contact Marcey Corey or Margie Stark.
Parent’s Night Out
PNO: May 9th, 5:30 - 8:30 PM ($20). For children ages 3 years old thru 5th grade. Dinner and snacks are included in the price or your child may bring their own! Questions? Contact Angela Dennis. Register by May 7th here!
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 10th, from 9 to 11 AM.
We hope to see you there, and in your favorite Trinity swag!
Membership News
Dessert with the Pastors: Join us on Tuesday, May 13th, from 6:30-8:00 PM for a gathering for newcomers to get to know each other in a casual setting. Childcare is available upon request. Please RSVP by Friday, May 9th to Margaret Myers at 352-416-3074.
Women’s Ministries
Trinity United Women in Faith: Join us on Sunday, May 18th in Room 232 (Education Building) for meet and greet with light refreshments at 2:15 pm. The program begins 2:30 pm and ends at 4:00 pm.
For our May meeting, we’re reconnecting with a local mission close to our hearts. One that continues to bring hope and healing to survivors of human trafficking. We will welcome back a representative from Anew Gainesville, who will share updates on their journey, the lives being impacted, and how our continued support helps meet the needs of survivors in our state and beyond.
New members and guests are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information: https://trinitygnv.org/uwf
Women Growing in Faith: Our next study will begin Tuesday, May 13th, from 4 to 5:30 PM in Room 232, and will run through June 10th. We'll be studying the book, "The Me I Want to Be, Becoming God's Best Version of You," by John Ortberg. This study will help us to discover spiritual vitality like never before as we learn to live in the flow of the Spirit. Email Monica Lindberg to register.
New Class
Join us for a new class on Wednesdays beginning May 15th from 6:30-7:45 PM in Room 222. We'll be discussing the book "The Coming of the Cosmic Christ" by Matthew Fox, a former Catholic priest. You may find your self inspired to adopt a deeper appreciation of God's good creation and to think more broadly about where the presence of Christ can be found in the world. Register here!
Child & Youth Protection Policy Training
We're offering a training on our Child & Youth Protection Policy on Sunday, June 1st, at 12:30 PM in side B of the Worship Center. This training is required for staff and those who volunteer with children or youth, but all volunteers are encouraged to attend as well. Free lunch and childcare will be provided. Register here by May 18th!
Small Groups
You're invited to a fun-filled Baked Potato Bar and Game Night with the Home Free small group on Friday, May 23rd at 6:00 PM in the Atrium at TUMC! Come enjoy delicious baked potatoes with all the fixings—bring your favorite potato topping or dessert to share. It’s a great opportunity to relax, laugh, and connect. Don’t forget to bring your favorite game to play with the group. We can’t wait to see you there for an evening of food, fun, and fellowship! Register here.
Home Free is for folks in the 50-60 ish age range to gather and share time, food, and similar interests. For more information contact Margaret Myers.
Welcome Home
Please join us at our Welcome Home Membership Orientation Session on Sunday, June 1st from 12:30-2:30 pm. Our pastors, Marisa Gertz and Steve Price, will be your hosts for this event, which will include lunch and childcare. This session is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about connecting with our church and will include a time for Q & A. After attending, participants who desire to join Trinity will have an opportunity to do so at an upcoming worship service. Please register here no later than Thursday, May 27th. Please contact Margaret Myers if you have any questions.
Summer Camps
Vacation Bible Camp
June 9-12th
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
The theme of this year’s Vacation Bible Camp is “Road Trip - On the Road With God.” All participants will receive a backpack, t-shirt, cool crafts, exciting science experiments, snacks and lunch. It will run from June 9 to 12 and costs $40 for the week. Register here!
For more information or if you're interested in volunteering, please contact Brian Wittstruck.
Creative Arts
June 16-July 24th
Monday - Thursday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Creative Arts Camp (Grades K-5): We will learn all about music, dance, singing, sculpting, and cooking. Register here!
Crosstrainers
June 16-July 24th
Monday - Thursday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Crosstrainers Sports Camp (Grades K-7): This camp is an action-packed sports experience. We play indoor Gaga, capture the flag, pickleball, and more. Register here!
This year, Trinity will take a group to Warren Willis, June 30th – July 5th (Grades 3-12). To help meet the needs of families who are interested in going to Warren Willis camp, please fill out this form. This is not the registration form for camp; this form helps us at Trinity know who's going to camp this summer and how we can help you prepare.
Stepping Stones Preschool
2025 enrollment is now open to the public. Student enrollment is secure when enrollment paperwork is complete and registration fee is paid. Email the school for enrollment paperwork and additional information.