We Celebrate Two Sacraments
Baptism and Communion

Baptism is once in a life-time and available to everyone (infant, child, or adult) who has never been baptised. Folks interested in baptism should contact the Pastors to arrange a date. Baptisms are free of charge (although a cake to share at fellowship is requested). Baptism at Trinity Community always takes place when the community gathers for Sunday worship.

Communion (aka Holy Communion, the Eucharist, the Lord's Table) is Open to All – open to you - no restrictions - members and non-members alike – including children if their parents believe they have some understanding of the sacrament. Celebrated on the first Sunday of the month during Sunday worship - gluten free communion option available! All are welcome!

Sunday Worship

Sunday worship is a time to celebrate being a child of God through participation, singing, praying, listening to scripture, and sharing the gifts we each bring to the community called Trinity Community Church, UCC. Worship at Trinity normally lasts about an hour, sometimes a little less or more depending on any special moments such as baptisms, recognition of Lay Leaders, Communion, etc.

Since each United Church of Christ church is autonomous from each other, worship styles vary between churches. The following outline provides an overview of Trinity Community’s worship on a typical Sunday worship experience.

A sample bulletin from Sunday, February 13, 2011: 

* denotes folks are invited to stand if they are able 

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5 to 10: A Time for Silent Reflection (carillon hymn/prelude)

Lighting the Candles: The candles are a symbol of the fire of Pentecost, the fire of the Spirit, and a reminder we are called to be God’s children celebrating the two sacraments (baptism and communion) and be a presence of Christ throughout the world.

Greeting & Announcements

* Welcoming Each Other in Peace

Pastor: It is good to join together to praise and worship God. The peace of Christ be with you.

ALL: And also with you.

Pastor: As we join together in worship this morning let us always remember to share the peace and love that is Christ! Amen!

ALL:   Amen!

* Opening Hymns:

          #113, Jesus Loves Me!, all verses.

#477, Pass It On, all verses.

A Time for God’s Children and Circle of Prayer: All of God’s children (that includes all of us!) are invited forward. After the Lord’s Prayer is shared the youngest of God’s children are invited to Sunday School.

The Lord’s Prayer, Our Father: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive all our debts as we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

Amen.

Special Music: The Trinity Community Choir

Bible Reading: Gospel of Matthew 5:21-37, pew Bible page 5-6.

Reflections on Bible Reading: Walking In God’s Ways

Celebration of Our Gifts / Offering: A time for our members to share with God and the larger Body of Christ the fruits of their labors. Friends and Visitors to Trinity Community are invited to fill out a pink visitor’s sheet in lieu of an offering.

Invitation (Unison): Our spending priorities measure our loyalties. They reveal who or what is really our God. In the church, we return to God a portion of all that God entrusts to our stewardship. Our giving is not to support a budget but to give thanks to God. How thankful are we?

Doxology: Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow (Hymnal #46)

* Blessing (Unison): Faithful God, we give in gratitude for your abundant gifts to us. You have not forsaken us when we were unfaithful. You have not abandoned us in the hells of our own making. You keep calling to us when we pursue other gods. As we offer our tokens of thanks today, we hear you sending us out to mend broken relationships. Our offering is not a substitute for our own engagement in your reconciling work. God with us to help us as we accept the assignments you give us. Amen.