Announcements
2nd Sunday of Lent, March 1, 2026

Christian Formation: Ministry of Belonging—What does it mean to belong to a community? How do we reach people without a church background? At Sarah’s request, on March 8 Dana and Fern will lead a working group to explore these questions and to identify 2-4 easily and quickly achievable action steps centered around: INVITE – Evangelism and WELCOME - Ministry of Hospitality. Please join us following worship and fellowship.
Self-Guided Lenten Book Study—During the season of Lent, you are invited to participate in a self-guided book study of Henri Nouwen’s In the Name of Jesus. The book examines leadership as practiced through a closer relationship with Jesus Christ. There are still books available in the office (cost of $15; copies are available to borrow from our library). Readers are encouraged to plan gatherings to discuss and reflect upon the readings.
Lenten Study with Green Mountain Online Abbey—Green Mountain Online Abbey is offering a Lenten Devotional Thursday evenings at 6:00pm on Zoom for discussion of the week's readings, followed by Evening Prayer.  The devotional has been compiled by the Communities for Spiritual Vitality and is available through the diocesan website and can even be sent to your email address for the daily readings if you wish or you can read them online at the website as well.  If you have not been familiar with the offerings of daily Morning Prayer and Compline in the evenings before at GMOA, this Lent is a wonderful opportunity to give this daily practice a try.  To find more information go to https://diovermont.org/ and look for The Sermon on the Mount.  All are welcome.
Dismas Dinner Help Needed—We have three openings for dinner partners through the year. The first opening is coming up in March (20th). We also have openings for August and November; we have one person lined up for each of these months, but it would be best if two represented Trinity Church at the meals. Please speak with Stephanie Wethered or contact the office if you can help.
Knitting Group—Trinity In Stitches will meet on Sunday, March 1.  Grab a cup of coffee and come and join the knitters in the library.  We welcome beginners as well as those who just want to brush up on their knitting.  This is a fun and non-critical group!!  Our goal is to learn how to knit prayer shawls and pocket crosses and even do some crocheting.  Maria Cruise will be available to show her crocheting skills and ideas. All are welcome!! Deacon Liz, Shannon Hill, and Kathy Hall can offer more information.
Mark Your Calendars for Trinity Presents—Mark your calendars! Trinity Presents the Borromeo String Quartet performing Dvorak's String Quartet in A flat and Schubert's "Death and the Maiden" Quartet. Sunday March 22 at 3pm.
Fundraising Committee update—A Chicken & Biscuits to-go dinner fundraiser will be held on March 22 at the conclusion of the 3 p.m. Trinity Presents’ concert. $15 pre-order per meal; $20 per meal on the day of, until sold out. All pre-orders signify an agreement to pay upon pickup from 4:30 p.m.- 6 p.m. at the Trinity Church kitchen. Accepted payment will be by cash, check, or credit card with a receipt via Trinity's donation page. You do not have to attend the concert to purchase a dinner. Pre-order now at http://bit.ly/4aQMjNh. We invite volunteers to help on Saturday, March 21, at 1:30 p.m., to prepare the food, and on Sunday, March 22, from 4:30-6 p.m., to serve the dinners. The next fundraising committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 16, at 5 p.m. at Trinity. All feeling called, please join us. 
Fellowship and Movement—This is a reminder that Steve Singiser invites you to join him on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 in Nourse Hall for some fun activity and warm company with good friends. Be a part of a ministry that will move you, body and soul!
Rutland Neighbors Winter Sleep Out Breakfast—On March 21, we have agreed to host a breakfast at Trinity Church for all those who participated in the Rutland Neighbors Sleep out on March 20.  We are looking for volunteers to help set up, and take down tables and chairs on March 20.  We are also looking for some cooking volunteers.  Can you make a breakfast casserole, or perhaps some muffins or a quiche?  Food will need to be brought into church on Saturday morning early.  Can you help us?  Please let us know.  Contact Deacon Liz or Judy Hall for more information.