Announcements
Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost, November 8, 2026

Fundraising Meeting—The fundraising committee's next meeting will be held tomorrow, November 9, at 5:15 pm at Trinity.
Special In-Person Meeting of Women of Trinity and Friends—WOTF will meet in the library next Sunday (11/15) after worship. This meeting is to share thoughts, suggestions and questions regarding the recommended changes to the constitution and bylaws.
Apple Pies!—We have apple pies for sale. Pies are $15 and can be purchased during coffee hour. If you would like to donate towards ingredients (this is a fundraiser, so donations are gratefully accepted), the easiest method is to make a financial contribution. But if you’d prefer to donate ingredients, please ask Linda Fay for specific needs. We will have two more pie-making sessions on 11/14, and 11/21 (subject to change based on volunteer availability). We need a minimum of 8 volunteers per session, so please sign up on the sheet on the front kitchen counter.  Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own utensils (rolling pins, knives, peelers, etc.) as the tools in the kitchen are limited.
Trinity Presents: The Lysander Piano Trio—Our next Trinity Presents concert will be this Saturday, November 14 at 3:00pm featuring a varied program by the Lysander Piano Trio. Please invite your friends and neighbors!
Wreath-Making Party—We are planning a wreath-making workshop on Saturday, November 21 at 10:00am. Please let Sarah Danner know if you’d like to participate.
Parish Thanksgiving Dinner—Our parish Thanksgiving feast is on Sunday, November 22. We need your help! We need just one more turkey; please let us know if you can provide one. We also need a team captain for set up on Saturday, a team captain for Sunday set-up/serving, and a team captain for cleanup. Then we need everyone else to help out as able. As our dinner is traditionally a potluck feast, please plan to bring your favorite Thanksgiving dish to share (a signup list is available in the chapel narthex).
In-gathering for Holy Communion Taylor Port Wine—The altar guild will gratefully accept donations of Taylor port wine for use at Holy Communion. This particular wine can be found in the liquor stores at Grand Union or Hannaford’s. The ingathering will be held on November 22 during our Thanksgiving dinner (but you can deliver your donation any time before then to the church office).
Advent Poetry Workshop with Bianca Zanella—On Sunday, December 13th at coffee hour join Rutland poet Bianca Zanella, also known as The Paper Poet, for a creative poetry workshop inspired by the season of Advent. Through writing prompts and reflection, we’ll slow down, explore themes of waiting, hope, and anticipation, and discover new ways to express what this season means to us. No poetry-writing experience necessary—bring your curiosity, bring a friend, and bring an open heart.
Rutland Neighbors—Let’s collect canned goods for Rutland neighbors. Socks are ALWAYS welcome!