The angels that appear in the story of Jesus’ birth would have been very comfortable in our world of tweets and hashtags. Their messages were often short and to the point — their favorite line being #DoNotBeAfraid. 

As we look at the stories of these winged messengers to Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the Shepherds and their reactions to them, we will contemplate what messages we can offer that will counteract a culture of fear and bring: 

#morehope,

#morepeace,

#morejoy,

and #morelove

to the world.

The angels that appear in the story of Jesus’ birth would have been very comfortable in our world of tweets and hashtags. Their messages were often short and to the point — their favorite line being #DoNotBeAfraid. 

As we look at the stories of these winged messengers to Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the Shepherds and their reactions to them, we will contemplate what messages we can offer that will counteract a culture of fear and bring: 

#morehope,

#morepeace,

#morejoy,

and #morelove

to the world.

The angels that appear in the story of Jesus’ birth would have been very comfortable in our world of tweets and hashtags. Their messages were often short and to the point — their favorite line being #DoNotBeAfraid. 

As we look at the stories of these winged messengers to Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the Shepherds and their reactions to them, we will contemplate what messages we can offer that will counteract a culture of fear and bring: 

#morehope,

#morepeace,

#morejoy,

and #morelove

to the world.

The angels that appear in the story of Jesus’ birth would have been very comfortable in our world of tweets and hashtags. Their messages were often short and to the point — their favorite line being #DoNotBeAfraid. 

As we look at the stories of these winged messengers to Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the Shepherds and their reactions to them, we will contemplate what messages we can offer that will counteract a culture of fear and bring: 

#morehope,

#morepeace,

#morejoy,

and #morelove

to the world.

We join with Christians around the globe in remembering those who have gone before us on All Saints Day. A saint is simply someone who has gone before us and has shown us how to live. We remember their lives and honor them on the first Sunday in November.

The multi-faith Children’s Sabbath weekend engages places of worship across the country in focusing prayers, worship, education programs, and action on learning more about the urgent problems facing our nation’s children. By exploring sacred texts and teachings that call us to love and protect children, Children’s Sabbath encourages communities to respond with outreach and advocacy and, most importantly, inspire new, year-round action to improve the lives of children.

Some Children’s Sabbath celebrations are community-wide, multi-faith gatherings; others take place in individual places of worship. Together, we are inspiring change that will improve the lives of children!

- https://www.childrensdefense.org/childrens-sabbath-celebration/

More details to come.

World Communion Sunday offers congregations a distinctive opportunity to experience Holy Communion in the context of the global community of faith. The first Sunday of October has become a time when Christians in every culture break bread and pour the cup to remember and affirm Christ as the Head of the Church. On that day, they remember that they are part of the whole body of believers. Whether shared in a grand cathedral, a mud hut, outside on a hilltop, in a meetinghouse, or in a storefront, Christians celebrate the communion liturgy in as many ways as there are congregations. World Communion Sunday can be both a profound worship experience and a time for learning more about our wider community of faith.

• https://www.globalministries.org/worship-resources/world-communion-sunday/

Join us every Friday at 10:00 A.M. as we study the Gospels of Mark, Matthew and Luke.

Join us on September 10th as we usher in the new program year!

Kick off the morning at 9:15 in the Sunday school class that best suits your age and interests (see below for the Sunday School class list).

After Sunday school, enjoy some breakfast treats during coffee hour, and then join us in the sanctuary at 10:45.

During worship, we will bless the backpacks and blankies of our kids and youth as they return to their school year. Bring your backpack or blankie to worship that day! Also, during worship, we will commission our Sunday school teachers for another year of teaching, and we'll present Bibles to our incoming 3rd graders.

After worship, we are having lunch together! We'll provide the fried chicken, and Pastor Dani and Caleb will also provide mac and cheese. Come as you are, and if you are able, bring an easy side dish (chips, fruit, etc) or drinks to share! It's going to be a joyful, community-filled day!

Sunday School Opportunities

• “The Present Word” 3M Class - Davis Room/Choir Room

• “The Wired Word” Questors Class - Parlor

• Faith Practices - Library (Rotating book/podcast/media talks/Justice & Witness Ministry Team meetings once a month)

• Youth - Rainbow Room

• Kindergarten thru 4th grade - Nursery

• Pre-school - Nursery

Come for pizza, and stay for an epic round of team Nerf battles!

This FREE event is for all middle- and high-school-aged kids.

Food and Nerf tools will be provided. Invite a friend or two!

On Sunday, July 2nd, at 3:00 P.M. in the church sanctuary, please plan to attend an exceptional performance sponsored by the Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro honoring Jerry Kowallis.

The Kowallis family consists of grandfather Gerald, son, father Tod, and granddaughters Hope and Taylor.

Gerald was the choral director for 39 years at Waynesboro Area Senior High.

Tod had a career singing opera but gave that up to teach choral music.

Hope, who recently graduated, is a violinist and was the concertmaster of her school orchestra.

Taylor will enter her junior year of high school. Taylor is a soloist in her high school choir.

The Kowallis family will not sing as a group, a la the famous Trapp Family, but will perform various classical and popular music individually. They will be accompanied by pianist Valerie Merriman. Admission is Free.

The Out 2 Eat Group will be going to The Velvet Café, 145 W. 3rd St., Waynesboro, PA, at 6:00 p.m. on July 6th. Call the church office or Linda Maun, by Tuesday, July 4th.

Join us for Pastor Bruce’s final worship service at TUCC’s pastor. We will have a celebration in his honor immediately following worship in Harbaugh Hall.

Trinity UCC’s 2023 Blood Drive. Our annual American Red Cross Blood Drive is scheduled to take place in Harbaugh Hall on Saturday, June 3, from 9:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Please mark your calendars now and save the date!

Not eligible to donate? Please recruit one or two friends to donate, or consider volunteering to help get the word out or help with tasks the day of the drive.

For more information, contact Jay Brown at brownknj@msn.com. Thank you!

The Out 2 Eat Group will be going to The Grille at Runways in Hagerstown on June 1st at 6:00 p.m. Anyone wishing to go must notify the church office no later than Tuesday, May 30th. 

Holy Ground Golf begins on Tuesday, April 25th. Tee off at 5:30 p.m. South Mountain Golf Course, 9632 Swamp Rd., Fayetteville, PA 17222 Roughly $20 All ages and skill levels are welcome. Play is in scramble format. Please contact Brittany Adams to let her know of your intention to play. You can find us on Facebook at Holy Ground Golf.

Join us on this special Sunday of the church year!

During this service, we will be confirming Devyn Cross, Kayden Kettoman, and Molly Thompson!

On Saturday, May 27th, we will be having an all-church yard sale. It was decided to have it in Harbaugh Hall rather than outside in the parking lot since the weather is always questionable and having it inside will enable us to set up on Friday night. Again, you would have your own table(s), and you would be responsible for your own items, which means if it doesn’t sell, you need to take it home with you or see that it gets to Human Resources or the Thrift Shop. The time has not yet been set, but please sign up on the sign-up sheet and let us know how many tables you would like.

Holy Ground Golf begins on Tuesday, April 25th. Tee off at 5:30 p.m. South Mountain Golf Course, 9632 Swamp Rd., Fayetteville, PA 17222 Roughly $20 All ages and skill levels are welcome. Play is in scramble format. Please contact Brittany Adams to let her know of your intention to play. You can find us on Facebook at Holy Ground Golf.

Holy Ground Golf begins on Tuesday, April 25th. Tee off at 5:30 p.m. South Mountain Golf Course, 9632 Swamp Rd., Fayetteville, PA 17222 Roughly $20 All ages and skill levels are welcome. Play is in scramble format. Please contact Brittany Adams to let her know of your intention to play. You can find us on Facebook at Holy Ground Golf.

Got questions? Join us for challenging conversations in a relaxed, friendly environment!

Join us on the second Tuesday of the month!

Topics and Questions include:

• Christology (Who is Jesus?)

• Theodicy (Why do bad things happen to good people?)

• Eschatology (What do Christians think about death and the future?)

• Soteriology (What is "salvation"?)

• Pluralism (How do religions interact?)

• Ethics (How should we live?)

Holy Ground Golf begins on Tuesday, April 25th. Tee off at 5:30 p.m. South Mountain Golf Course, 9632 Swamp Rd., Fayetteville, PA 17222 Roughly $20 All ages and skill levels are welcome. Play is in scramble format. Please contact Brittany Adams to let her know of your intention to play. You can find us on Facebook at Holy Ground Golf.