Mother Sarah’s Trip to the Holy Land—Mother Sarah will be away from February 6 through February 20 for her trip to the Holy Land. The Rev. Diane Nancekivell will supply on February 12, and Nanci Gordon will lead Morning Prayer on February 19. The Rev. Paul Olsson from St. Stephen's in Middlebury (802-349-2216) will serve as sacramental pastoral care in the event of an emergency.

Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday—The O&E Team is planning a Pancake Supper and “trivia game night” for Shrove Tuesday, February 21 beginning at 5:30pm. Then on Ash Wednesday (February 22) we will offer services for the imposition of ashes at noon and again at 6:00pm in the church.

Upcoming Lenten Program—During the month of March and for our Lenten Formation program, we'll read selections from Mark Yaconelli's book, Between the Listening and the Telling: How Stories Can Save Us. On April 2nd, we'll then welcome Mark to Trinity to preach on Palm Sunday and lead a workshop on Sacred Stories immediately following worship. Phoenix Books will be ordering copies so we can shop locally. Be in touch with the store to obtain a copy.

Salt Cave “Mini Retreat”—The O&E Team has arranged time for Trinity parishioners to retreat and relax for an hour in the salt cave at Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center. Each session can accommodate up to 10 people. The first session is March 2, 4-5pm and the next March 4, 11am-noon. A $5 donation to hold your spot is requested (scholarships available if needed). Please reserve by texting or speaking with Lisa Frankel-Boerner: 802-774-8330.

Tuesdays with Companions in Wholeness—Volunteer with Companions in Wholeness, the feeding ministry housed at Rutland UMC. To sign up contact Ellie McGarry via email emcgarry222@hotmail.com or text message (802) 236-3136. Volunteers needed from 6am-11am.