May 3, 2008

• May calendar of events has been posted
• May newsletter has been posted. 
• Sermon audio files for April 13 and 20 are now available.
  

April 18, 2008

• Pastor Maton has announced, after much prayer and consideration, that he has been accepted into a doctoral program of study at a university in Virginia and has requested a release from his Call. His last Sunday with us will likely be sometime in July. We certainly wish him well and give thanks to God for his 5+ years of service among us ! Please see the next newsletter for more details, and please remember Trinity and Our Redeemer in your prayers as we prepare to call a new pastor to minister among us.
  
• Sermon audio files for Palm Sunday, Holy Week, Easter Sunday, March 30, and April 6 are now available.
• The 25th anniversary of Trinity Lutheran Preschool will be this fall, and to prepare to celebrate that wonderful milestone, Trinity will be hosting a Spaghetti Supper to benefit the Preschool on Friday May 2. 
• Applications for Trinity's Scholarship Program are available in the narthex. Applications are due May 31st.

April 6, 2008

• A special thank-you to Pastor Richard Skov, Pastor Emeritus of our sister congregation, Christ Lutheran Church in Niantic, CT for his service to us this morning as guest preacher while Pastor Maton is away on vacation.
• Newsletter articles are due to the church office no later than Sunday April 13th.
  
• Updated calendar of events has been posted. A couple of changes of note : 
• The Tuesday Adult Instruction/New Member Class has wrapped up as of April 1.
• Adult Bible Study will resume on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 starting April 16th.
• Ladies of the congregation : Please join us for a afternoon tea and fellowship to benefit Trinity's Kitchen on Saturday April 26 from 1:00-3:00 PM. A signup sheet is in the Narthex.
• The Food Pantry will be receiving a shipment of food on April 7th. Volunteers are needed to help move the items and stock the shelves. If you are able to help, the work is expected to begin at 9:30 AM. Thank you !
  

April 2, 2008

• A special "Thank You" goes out to all the people who made our Easter Breakfast and Egg Hunt such a success ! 
• April Calendar of Events has been posted. (Check back for updates.)
  

March 9, 2008

• A signup for the Easter Breakfast is available in the narthex. All are welcome ! 
• Due to the Easter Breakfast, the Sunday Bible Study and Sunday School will not meet on March 23rd.
• Sermon audio files for February 24, and 27, and March 2, 5, and 9 are now available in the Sermon Download area.
  

March 1, 2008

• Sermon audio files for February 10, 13, and 17 have been posted
• March Calendar of events has been posted
• Holy Week 2008 Services : 
• Palm Sunday : March 16th 10:30 AM : Service for Passion Sunday from Lutheran Service Book.
• Maundy Thursday : March 20, 7:00 PM : Divine Service with Holy Communion
• Good Friday : March 21, 7:00 PM : Tenebrae Service
• Easter Sunday : March 23, 10:30 AM : Divine Service with Holy Communion
  
• A reminder that our annual Easter Breakfast will be on Sunday March 23 at 8:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome. An Easter Egg hunt for the children will follow.
• Due to increased need in the area, our Church Food Pantry is in need of restocking. Donations may be placed in the basket in the narthex. The items most needed at present are :
• Canned meats/tuna, canned fruit, sugar, flour, coffee, tea, salad dressing, maple syrup, soups (except tomato), pasta sauce, crackers, jam/jelly, pudding, jello, condiments, and mayonnaise.
  

February 16, 2008

• Lent 2008 Newsletter has been posted
• Sermon audio files for January 27 and Ash Wednesday are now available.
  

February 8, 2008

• Throughout Lent, we will have the opportunity to prepare for Holy Week each Wednesday evening at 7:00 for a service of Evening Prayer, preceded by a soup supper at 6:15 PM in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome. For February 13, 20, and 27th, we will be participating in a pulpit exchange with our sister congregations in the area. Our guest preachers will be (not necessarily in order) Pastor Paul Scheyder from Christ Lutheran in Niantic, CT, Pastor Scott Schuett from Redeemer Lutheran in Lebanon, CT, and Pastor Jonathan Liebich from Christ Lutheran in Hebron, CT.
• During the season of Lent, our Sunday morning Liturgy will be Divine Service III from Lutheran Service Book. We will resume use of Divine Service I on Easter Sunday as we celebrate our Lord's Resurrection.
• A note that the February Church Council meeting will be on Friday Feb. 15, not on the second Thursday as it usually is.
• Our New Members/Adult Instruction Class is underway and meets Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM.
• Youth Confirmation continues this month, meeting Wednesdays 4:15 PM.
• Due to increased demand the Food Pantry has been moved to a larger space within our church building. Donations are greatly appreciated. The most needed food items at present are : 
• Cereals, canned soup, canned meats, canned pasta, spaghetti sauce, canned fruit, condiments, mayo, oil, mustard, flour, sugar, tea and coffee.
• Trinity Preschool will be participating in the Chariho Preschool Fair on March 8th and we are planning an Open House and Registration Day on March 29th. Please contact Lori at 377-4216 for more information.
  

January 11, 2008

• January Calendar of Events has been posted.
• Our Sunday morning Bible study series will resume on January 20 with a study of 1 Corinthians. All are welcome !
• Sermon audio file for December 12 is now available. Due to technical problems, many of the sermon files for Advent and Christmas are missing at present.
• The Food Pantry is expecting a large delivery on Feb. 4 and helpers are needed. Please let the church office know if you are available to help.
• Subscriptions to Lutheran Witness are now available; please contact the church office for more info.
  

December 16, 2007

• Due to the icy weather, the service today was canceled. The congregational meeting slated for today has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date.
• Sermon audio files for November 25, December 2, 5, and 9 have been posted.
  

December 1, 2007

• Our annual "Decorating of the Church" will take place tomorrow, Sunday December 2 at 4:00 PM and once again we will begin with soup and sandwiches and end with singing some Christmas carols. Donations are still be accepted for poinsettias and wreaths.
• The Progressive sing will be next weekend, December 8th ! 
• The Sunday School Christmas Program will be held on Dec. 23 at 4:00 PM. All are invited ! 
  
• December Calendar of Events has been posted. Meetings of note : 
• December 11th : Preschool Board meeting
• December 13th : Church Council meeting
• December 16th : Congregational meeting after the Divine Service to go over the budget and election of officers for 2008.
  
• December newsletter has been posted.
  
• Sermon audio files for November 11 and 18 are now available.
  

November 12, 2007

• Thanksgiving baskets will be assembled the morning of Nov. 19th beginning at 9:00 AM and ready for pickup between 1:00 and 2:00 PM. Deliver is available, if needed. If you know of a family in need of food for Thanksgiving, please let Pastor or the church office know.
  
• Please join us on December 2, 2007 at 4:00 PM to decorate the church for the Christmas season ! Donations for wreaths are being accepted. Please see the signup sheet in the narthex for more information.
• The Sunday School Christmas Program will be held on Dec. 23 at 4:00 PM. All are invited ! 
• The annual Progressive Sing will be held on December 8th starting at 5:00 PM. Please contact the church office for more information.
  
• Sermon audio files for October 28 and November 4 are now available. Sermons more than 1 year old have been removed to conserve server space.

October 29, 2007

• There will be a congregational meeting after the service on November 11, along with a potluck lunch. There is a signup sheet in the narthex for the lunch. 
• Thanksgiving Baskets will be assembled and ready for pickup on Nov. 19th. Delivery is available, if needed. If you know of a family in need of food for Thanksgiving, please call the church office (377-4340.)
• The Wednesday evening Bible study will not meet this week.
• Our Sunday morning Bible study will be resuming soon. For more information, or to suggest a study, please contact Pastor Maton.
  
• Sermon audio files for October 14 and 21 have been posted.
  

October 20, 2007

• IMPORTANT INFORMATION : Beginning November 4, our Sunday services will be starting promptly at 10:30. Our sister congregation in New London had voted to move their service time to 8:30 AM; this will allow Pastor enough time to travel from there to Ashaway after the service and be available to greet visitors and answer questions before the service. It will also allow us to be able to start the service promptly at 10:30.
  
• The Food Pantry is in need of restocking. Some food items that are needed in particular are : Cereal (Cold and hot), coffee, sugar, tuna, mayo, ketchup, cake mixes, cookie mixes, canned peas, sardines, grated cheese, baked beans, canned meats, jello, pancake mix and syrup, tomato sauce, canned mixed veggies, canned fruit, and tea. Donations of food can be left in the basket in the narthex. 
• The Preschool fundraiser "Fund Factory" runs October 14-29th. Catalogs are available in the narthex. Please see Lori for more details, and thank you in advance for your support !
  
• Sermon audio file for October 7 is now available.

October 9, 2007

• Sermon audio file for September 30 is now available.
  

September 30, 2007

• The Food Pantry is in need of re-stocking. Please prayerfully consider contributing non-perishible food items to help those in our community in need of assistance. Donations can be left in the basket in the narthex. 
• Mite boxes are due; please see Cheryl or Astrid.
• All women of the congregation are invited to attend the LWML Mountain Laurel Zone Rally at the Lutheran Church of Madison on Sunday, October 14 at 2:00 PM. Please see the sheet on the bulletin board in the narthex for more information.
• Coffee Hour is in need of volunteers for Sundays in November and December. Please see the signup sheet in the narthex for more information.
  
• Sermon audio files for September 16 and 23 are now available.
  

September 10, 2007

• As part of our 90th Anniversary Celebration, the Rev. Dr. James Keurulainen, President of the New England District of the LCMS, will be our guest speaker at the anniversary dinner on the 22nd, and our guest preacher during the Divine Service on Sunday September 23rd. We hope you can join us ! 
• Sermon audio files for August 19 and 26th are now available.
• Monthly calendar has been updated.
  

September 1, 2007

• Please mark your calendars ! Trinity will be celebrating its 90th anniversary with a special Anniversary Dinner on September 22, 2007 at 6:00 PM. Please see the signup sheet in the narthex or contact the church office for more information.
• Sunday School resumes September 9th at 9:20 AM.
• September Calendar of Events has been posted.
  

August 11, 2007

• A very special "Thank You" to all those made this year's VBS such a success ! 
• Sermon audio files for July 1, 8, 15, and 22 are now available.
  

July 22, 2007

• VBS is only one week away ! The following items are still needed; donations can be left in the basket in the narthex : 
• White and black posterboard, Jumbo craft sticks, glitter, brown craft paper, Juice and ice pops, tissue paper, cotton balls, crackers, ribbon, yarn, and cookies. 
• VBS is still in need of volunteers to assist with snacks and/or crafts. Please contact Ginny if you are able to help.
• The Sunday School is in need of two teachers for the upcoming year for our youngest grades; if you are interested, please contact Cheryl.
  
• Added some more photos to the Renovation Project page.
  

June 29, 2007

• Sermon audio files for May 27, and June 10, 17, and 24 are now available.
  

June 20, 2007

• Sermon audio files for May 20 and June 3 have now been posted.
  

June 18, 2007

• June 2007 Newsletter is now available in PDF format in the "Newsletter" section.
  
• Added a couple more photos from the Renovation Project.
  

June 16, 2007

• Photos from the Renovation Project are now available. Just click on the link titles "Renovation Project Photos" in the frame on the left side of the screen.
  

June 2, 2007

• June Calendar of Events has been posted.
• Vacation Bible School is fast approaching ! It will be running July 30-August 3 this year. A signup sheet is in the narthex. For more information, please see Ginny or contact the church office.
• Trinity's first annual Golf Tournament will be in 2 weeks on Saturday June 16th at Wood River Golf Club in Hopkinton. Check in starts at 7:30 AM. Signup sheets are in the narthex. 
• A special "Thank You" to all those who have helped with the work parties on the renovations to our Education Wing ! Your efforts are greatly appreciated !
  

May 23, 2007

• Renovations in the Education Wing of our building are slated to begin right after the Preschool closes this week. There will be a work party on Saturday morning to begin clearing out the areas to be worked on and to prepare for the arrival of the work crews. Please contact Steve P. if you are interested and able to help. Note that we will also need volunteers to help out weekends and weeknights with pickup, etc. 
• Due to the renovation work, the Education Wing will be closed until VBS in July. Sunday School and the Sunday and Tuesday Bible studies will be on hiatus for the summer and will resume in the fall.
  

May 17, 2007

• Sermon audio file for May 13 is now available.

May 11, 2007

• Sermon audio files for March 4, April 15, April 22, and May 6 have been posted.
  

April 29, 2007

• May Calendar of Events has been posted. Some upcoming meetings of note :
• Church Council meeting this Thursday at 7:00 PM. Note that the Council will meet one week earlier than normal to prepare the financing proposal for Phase I of our Renovation Project to present to the Voter's Assembly on the 6th.
• Preschool Board : Tuesday May 8th at 6:30 PM
• A New Members/Adult Instruction class will be starting Wednesday evenings at 7:00 in Pastor's office on May 9th. There is still time to sign up, so if you are interested, please contact Pastor or the church office.
• A reminder that there will be a congregational Voter's Meeting after the service on May 6th to discuss and vote on the renovation project.
• Thanks be to God for His abundant blessings and for all those who have supported our Building Fund drive for the planned renovations ! So far we have raised just over $20,000 !

April 15, 2007

• Sermon audio files for Good Friday and Easter Sunday are now available.
• There will be a congregational Voter's Meeting after the service on May 6th to discuss and vote on the renovation project. 
• A reminder that our "Just Desserts" event is this coming Saturday evening in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome !
  

April 11, 2007

• Easter/April 2007 newsletter has been posted in the Newsletter section.

April 7, 2007

• The sermon audio files for Marc5 25 and March 28 are now available. We hope to have more of the missing sermons posted in the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience !
• Meetings of note in the coming week : 
• Preschool Board, April 10th at 6:30 PM
• Church Council, April 12th at 7:00 PM
• The 90th Anniversary Committee is hosting a "Just Desserts" and silent auction event in the Fellowship Hall Saturday evening, April 21st at 7:00 PM. All are welcome.
  

April 1, 2007

• April Calendar of Events has been posted. 
• Service of Evening Prayer from Lutheran Service Book, Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
• Holy Week 2007 : 
• Maundy Thursday : Divine Service with Holy Communion, 7:00 PM
• Good Friday, Chief Service from Lutheran Service Book, 7:00 PM
• Easter Sunday, Divine Service with Holy Communion, 7:00 PM
• Easter Breakfast preceding the service in the Fellowship Hall
• Note that we hope to have some new sermon audio files soon !
  

March 4, 2007

• The latest edition of the church newsletter has been scanned and posted in the "Newsletter" section.
• The Food Pantry is in need of non-perishible foods of all kinds. Especially needed are canned meats, salad dressings, condiments, canned pasta, meals, sugar, flour, coffee, cereals, etc. Food items may be placed in the basket in the narthex.

March 1, 2007

• March Calendar of Events has been posted. Meetings of note : 
• Preschool Board, March 13th at 6:30 PM
• Church Council, March 8th at 7:00 PM
• Please join us for our Lenten Evening Prayer services each Wednesday through Holy Week. We are blessed to be joined by three Guest Preachers as we prepare for the observance of our Lord's Passion : 
• February 28 : Pastor Paul Scheyder
• March 7 : Pastor Scott Shuett
• March 14 : Pastor Jonathan Liebich
  
• We are continuing to have problems with the audio recording system, so we apologize for the lack of new sermon audio files. We hope to have the problem fixed soon.
• Preschool Open House and Registration Day will be Saturday, March 11, from 9:30-11:30 AM. For more info, please contact Lori at 377-4216.
  

February 4, 2007

• February Calendar of Events has been posted. Meetings of note : 
• Preschool Board, Feb. 13th at 6:30 PM
• Church Council, Feb. 8th at 7:00 PM
• We are experiencing technical problems with the sermon recordings, and hope to have the most recent sermon audio files available soon. Please check back for further updates.

January 21, 2007

• Updated information has been posted on the Preschool page : 
• Registration for September 2007 is now underway.
• There is an Open House/Registration Day scheduled for Saturday March 17th from 9:30-11:30. All are welcome !
• Please contact Lori at 401-377-4216 for more information.
• A work party is being put together to tend to some maintenance around the church and grounds. Please see Steve P. if you are able to help out.

January 2, 2007

• January Calendar of Events has been posted. Meetings of note : 
• Preschool Board, Jan. 9th at 6:30 PM
• Church Council, Jan. 11th at 7:00 PM
• The Tuesday evening Bible study will not meet this week and will resume on January 9th.
• A reminder that Trinity's Women's Luncheon is this coming Saturday at 1:00 PM. All of the women of the congregation are cordially invited !
  

December 19, 2006

• Our schedule of Christmas services will be : 
• December 24th at 11:00 PM - Candlelight Service
• December 25th at 10:30 AM - Divine Service
• For those seeking an earlier Candlelight Service, Pastor Maton will be leading the service at our sister congregation, Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, New London, CT at 7:00 PM on the 24th. All are welcome !
  
• Sermon audio files for November 26th and December 10 are now available.

December 4, 2006

• December Calendar of Events has been posted.
• There will be a Voter's Meeting Sunday December 17th after the service for the purpose of electing church Council officers for 2007.
• Our Thrivent representative - John Windecker - will be joining us next Sunday and will be available during the Coffee Hour to answer any questions members might have.
  

November 27, 2006

• Thanks to all who helped with the decoration of the sanctuary yesterday in preparation for Advent ! 
• This coming Sunday is the first Sunday in Advent, beginning a new Church Year. With the new liturgical year, Trinity will be adopting our Synod's new hymnal Lutheran Service Book for all of our worship services and retiring all of our copies of our former hymnal, Lutheran Worship. Our Sunday Liturgy will be Divine Service I in Lutheran Service Book, which is essentially the same Liturgy from Lutheran Worship that have been using all along.
• Sermon audio files for November 12 and 19 are now available.
• With Advent beginning this Sunday, a reminder that mid-week Advent Evening Prayer services will begin on December 6th at 7:00 PM and will continue on December 13th and 20th as we prepare for the celebration of our Lord's birth on Christmas. We will be using the service of Evening Prayer from Lutheran Service Book.
  

November 11, 2006

• Sermon audio file for November 5 has now been posted.
• A reminder that dedication sheets for the new Lutheran Service Book pew editions need to be turned in to the church office by Nov. 15th. This will allow enough time for the bookplates to be prepared in time for our first use of the new hymnals in Advent.
• There will be a Preschool Board Meeting this Tuesday, November 14th, at 6:30 PM
• A Work Party is being planned for after the service on November 19th to clean the grounds of leaves, etc. and prepare for the winter season. Please let Steve P. know if you are able to help.
  

November 1, 2006

• November's Calendar of Events has been posted.
• Dedication sheets for the new Lutheran Service Book pew editions need to be turned in to the church office by Nov. 15th. This will allow enough time for the bookplates to be prepared in time for our first use of the new hymnals in Advent.
• The LCMS New England District Missions Celebration is this coming Sunday, November 5th at 4 PM at Mechanic's Hall in Worcester Massachusetts. Directions and parking information are available from the church office.

October 31, 2006

• The Tuesday evening Bible study series meets at 7:00 PM, led by Pastor Maton. We will be starting a new study on 1 Timothy on November 7th.
• Our Sunday morning adult Bible study series on Romans will be wrapping up on November 5th, and we will be beginning a new study on the book of Joshua on November 12th. The study meets every Sunday morning at 9:30 AM in Pastor's office. 
• Sermon audio files for October 8, 15, and 22 are now available.
• The Food Pantry is in need of non-perishible food items of all kinds. Donations may be left in the basket in the narthex.

October 9, 2006

• Our Preschool is conducting its annual fundraiser from October 2nd-15th. This year we have chosen Yankee Candle for our sales. Order forms are available in the narthex and can be returned to the church office by the 15th. As always, thank you for supporting our preschool !
  
• The Sunday morning Coffee Hour after the service is in need of volunteers. If you are interested, please see the signup sheet in the narthex.
• The Food Pantry is in need of non-perishible food items of all kinds. Donations may be left in the basket in the narthex.
• Sermon audio files for September 24th and October 1st are now available.
  

October 2, 2006

• The Fall edition of the church newsletter is now available in the "Newsletter Section"
• Trinity will be adopting Lutheran Service Book as its hymnal starting on the first Sunday in Advent. Members and friends of the congregation who wish to donate a copy in memory of a loved one or to the glory of God may use the form found here to make their request. Personal copies of the hymnal may also be included in the order by filling out the "Personal" half of the form.
• Speaking of the new hymnal..... our own Pastor Maton is one of the pastors leading the workshops to introduce LSB here in our district. For more information on the Lutheran Service Book and the workshops, please visit lsb.cph.org. Upcoming workshops in our area are : 
• October 7th at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Smithfield, RI
• October 21st at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Norwalk, CT
• October 28th at Cheshire Lutheran Church, Cheshire, CT.
  
• October's calendar of events is now available
• The Sunday morning Coffee Hour after the service is in need of volunteers. If you are interested, please see the signup sheet in the narthex.
• The Food Pantry is in need of non-perishible food items of all kinds. Donations may be left in the basket in the narthex.
• Sermon audio files for Sept. 3, 10, and 17th are now available. Sermons from September through November of last year have been taken down to conserve server space.
• Trinity's first annual Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday October 21st. For more information, please see the article in the current edition of the newsletter.
  

September 7, 2006

• A reminder that Sunday School resumes this coming Sunday, Sept. 10, at 9:20 AM ! The Sunday morning Bible Study series on Romans will resume on the 17th.
• September calendar of events has been posted
  

August 28, 2006

• Sermon audio files for August 13, 20, and 27 are now available.
• A reminder that Sunday School will resume on Sunday, September 10 at 9:20 AM ! 
• The Sunday Adult Bible Study series on Romans will resume on September 17th at 9:30 AM in Pastor's office.
• Volunteers are needed for the Coffee Hour after the service; if you are interested in helping, please see the signup sheet in the narthex.
• Newsletter articles are due to the church office by Septmeber 10th.
  

August 15, 2006

• Sermon audio files for July 23, 30, and August 6th are now available.
• A reminder that there will be a congregational meeting after the service this Sunday to discuss the proposal for renovations to the sanctuary, office, and preschool areas. 
• The Tuesday evening Bible study series will resume on August 22nd.
• Volunteers are needed for the Coffee Hour - please see the signup sheet in the narthex.
  

August 1, 2006

• Summer 2006 newsletter has been posted on the Newsletter page
• August Calendar of events is now available
• A note of thanks from our VBS director : 
• "Well, VBS is done for another and for another year we have had a very successful VBS. But, it would not have been as successful whiout the cooperation of the entire church, and for that, I thank you. Thank you to all who helped during the week. I especially would like to thank those who took last week as their vacation week and those who rearranged their schedule at their jobs to be part of VBS. Thank you to all who donated items for our crafts and snack time. Each one of you helped make our program complete. --- Ginny"
  

July 22, 2006

• Sermon audio file for July 9 is now available.
• The Tuesday evening Bible study on Ephesians has wrapped up and will take a two week break before resuming in August. The monthly calendar has been updated accordingly.
• Don't forget - VBS is this week !!
  

July 6, 2006

• A reminder that there will be a Church Council meeting next Thursday, July 13, at 7 PM.
  
• Sermon audio files for June 18 and 25 are now available.
• Volunteers are still needed for VBS. If you are able to help for the week, or even for a day, please contact Ginny.
• VBS is in need of the following items; there will be a box in the narthex where donations can be left. Any and all contributions are sincerely appreciated :
• 1 small blue tarp
• Brown craft paper
• Plastic beads
• Seashells & pebbles
• White fiberboard and posterboard
• Newsprint
• Colored tissue paper
• Yarn
• 9 boxes of blue "Jello"
• 2 boxes of vanilla wafers
• 2 cans of vanilla frosting
  
• One small party umbrella
• 3 boxes of yellow cake mix
• Small paper plates, along with plastic knives, forks, and spoons, napkins and cups
• Fruit rollups
• Goldfish crackers
• Pretzel sticks
• Candy sprinkles
• Licorice whips
• Bear-shaped graham crackers
• One jar of grape jelly
  

July 1, 2006

• VBS is only a few weeks away, but it is not too late to sign up, or to volunteer to help ! We are expecting a great turnout. The signup sheet is in the narthex.
  
• July calendar events has now been posted.
• Sermon audio file for June 11 is now available.
• Thanks to all who made our church cookout on the 11th such a success !
  

June 10, 2006

• Don't forget - our Summer Cookout is tomorrow (6/11) after the service !
  
• The Sunday morning Bible study will be on break through the summer and will resume in September when Sunday School starts.
• A signup sheet is available in the narthex for VBS !
• The Coffee Hour is in need of volunteers for some Sundays in June and July. Please see the signup sheet in the narthex if you would like to help.
• Sermon audio files for May 21 nad June 4 are now available. Note that due to technical difficulties, we do not have the file for May 28 at this time.
  

May 31, 2006

• Mark your calendars - Trinity's Summer Cookout will be on Sunday June 11 after the service ! Please join us for this time of fellowship, food and fun ! There is a signup sheet in the narthex. This event will mark the kickoff for our 90th anniversary celebration and will also be a chance for everyone to have a look at the architect's plans for the renovation of our church building.
• June Calendar of Events has been posted
• Sunday School is not on summer recess until after Labor Day. A special "thank you" goes out to all of our teachers and to our Sunday School coordinator !
• A signup sheet is available in the narthex for VBS !
  

May 27, 2006

• Mark your calendars - Trinity's Summer Cookout will be on Sunday June 11 after the service ! Please join us for this time of fellowship, food and fun !
• Sermon audio file for May 14 is now available.
  

May 15, 2006

• Trinity Preschool is now accepting applications for fall enrollment; please contact Lori Calcagni at 377-4216 for more information.
• Preschool closing programs for our graduates will be on Thursday and Friday, May 25th and 26th at 6:30 PM.
• Updated tuition and schedule information has been added to the Preschool section.
• Sermon audio files for April 30 and May 7 are now available.
  

May 1, 2006

• May calendar of events has been posted.
• A reminder that there will be a Preschool Board meeting Tuesday evening, May 2, at 6:30 PM
• There will be a Church Council meeting on Thursday May 11 at 7:00 PM.
• The Tuesday Bible study series on Mark will not meet this week as Pastor will be away attending the LCMS-NED Pastoral Conference in Mystic, CT. 
• The Coffee Hour is in need of volunteers for May and June. If you would like to help, please see the signup sheet in the narthex for available dates. All proceeds from the free-will offering at the Coffee Hour go to support the Food Pantry.
• Sermon audio file for April 23 is now available.
  

April 24, 2006

• The LCMS New England District Pastor's Conference will start on May 1 in Mystic, CT. Trinity will be hosting the pastor's worship service at 5:00 PM. Please join us as we welcome the pastors of our District to our church !
• A reminder that our midweek Bible study series on the Gospel of Mark resumes this week on Tuesday the 25th at 7:00 PM. The monthly calendar has been updated to reflect the change in day.
  
• The next issue of the newsletter is being prepared. Articles need to be turned in to the church office no later than May 5th for inclusion.
• Thank you to Pastor John Beck for preaching and leading the Divine Service this past Sunday.
  

April 19, 2006

• Sermon audio files for Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday are now available. Files from July 2005 have been removed to conserve space on the server.
  

April 17, 2006

• A special "thank you" to all of those who made this year's Easter Breakfast and Egg Hunt such a success !
• The midweek Bible study series will resume the week of the 24th.
• Sermon audio files for April 5 and 9 are now available.
  

April 7, 2006

• Schedule of services for Holy Week is as follows : 
• Palm Sunday (April 9) Liturgy of Passion Sunday from new Lutheran Service Book with Holy Communion
  
• Maundy Thursday (April 13) Divine Service with Holy Communion 7:00 PM
• Good Friday (April 14) Tenebrae Service, 7:00 PM
• Easter Sunday (April 16) Divine Service with Holy Communion 10:30 AM
• Easter Breakfast preceding the service from 8:30-10:00 AM.
• An online version of the Augsburg Confession is now available from the link on the left hand frame.
• The former "Fun Lutheran Stuff" link has been replaced with a "Lutheran Resources" link to a more extensive list of Lutheran resources online.
  
• Sermon audio file for April 2 is now available.
  

April 4, 2006

• Lent/Easter 2006 Newsletter is now available for downloading.
  

April 3, 2006

• Sermon audio files for March 22, 26, and 29th are now available.
  

April 2, 2006

• April Calendar of Events has now been posted.
• There will be a Church Council meeting this Thursday at 7 PM.
• We will be having our traditional Easter Breakfast on Easter Sunday, April 16th at 8:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall. There is a signup sheet in the narthex. Donations collected will benefit the Food Pantry and will be matched by Thrivent. After breakfast there will be an Easter egg hunt for the children. Note that the adult Bible study and Sunday School will not meet on the 16th.
• VBS will run July 24-28 this year. Volunteers are needed. If you are interested, please see Ginny.
  

March 20, 2006

• Sermon audio files for March 8, 12, and 19th are now available. Files from June 2005 have been removed to conserve server space.
• The Coffee Hour is in need of volunteers. There is a signup sheet in the narthex.
  

March 12, 2006

• Updated calendar of events has been posted.
• The Food Pantry is in need of the following items :
• Tuna fish
• Canned meats, soups, fruit, tomato sauce, and pasta
• Cereal (hot and cold)
• Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate
• Crackers & cookies
• Sugar, flour, cake mix, and pancake mix
• Creamer
• Pancake syrup
• The mid-week Bible study series on Mark resumes this Tuesday at 7:00 PM.

March 5, 2006

• There is a Preschool Board meeting this Tuesday evening.
  
• The Church Council meeting scheduled for after the service on the 12th will now meet this Thursday at 7:00 PM.
• There will be a short Voter's Meeting after the service next Sunday, March 12th.
• Tuesday's Bible study on Mark will not meet this week.
• A special thank you to all those who helped make Preschool Sunday and the luncheon afterwards such a success !
• Sermon audio files for Ash Wednesday and March 5 are now available.
  

February 27, 2006

• A reminder that our Ash Wednesday Service with Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion will be this Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM
• Preschool Sunday is this coming Sunday, March 5. Please join us also for a fellowship luncheon after the service.
• During Lent, the Wednesday evening Bible study series on Mark will meet on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM. The Sunday Bible study series on  Romans will continue at its normal time of 9:30 AM.
• Sermon audio files for February 19 and 26 are now available. Due to the blizzard, there is no sermon file for Feb. 12. Sermons from May 2005 have been deleted to conserve server space.
• March calendar of events has now been posted.
  

February 10, 2006

• Sermon audio file for February 5 is now available.
• A reminder that there will be a Church Council meeting this Sunday after the service.
  

February 5, 2006

• January's newsletter has been scanned and posted in the "Newsletter" section.
• A reminder that there will be a Preschool Board meeting on Tuesday Feb. 7th at 6:00 PM. Please note the time change from last month's meeting.

January 31, 2006

• February 2006 calendar of events has been posted
• Sermon audio file for Jan. 29th is now available.
  

January 23, 2006

• Our Sunday morning Bible Study series on Romans is now underway ! Please join us on Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM as we study this very important letter of St. Paul.
• Sermon audio file for January 22 is now available.
• The Coffee Hour is in need of volunteers. If you can help out, please sign up on the sheet in the narthex.

January 8, 2006

• Sermon audio files for January 1 and 8 are now available
• January Calendar of events has been posted
• A reminder that the Wednesday evening Bible study series on the Gospel of Mark resumes this Wednesday at 7:00 PM. The Sunday morning series on Romans will tentatively begin on the 22nd at 9:30 AM.
  

December 31, 2005

• Sermon audio files for December 18 and 25 have now been posted. At the moment, we do not have the file for December 11 due to technical difficulties.
• Our Sunday morning Bible study series will resume somtime in mid-January. We are tentatively planning to study the book of Romans. Please check back for futher information.
  

December 17, 2005

• Sermon audio files for December 4 and the midweek Advent service on Dec. 7 are now available.
• Our Christmas Eve service of Carols and Candlelight will be held on Saturday Dec. 24 at 11:00 PM. Pastor Maton will be leading the same service earlier in the evening at our sister congregation, Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer in New London, at 7:00 that same evening should anyone wish to attend an earlier service.
• Our Sunday Bible study series on the Liturgy will be wrapping up this coming Sunday and will be on hiatus until sometime in January.
• November's newsletter has been scanned and is now available for download from the Newsletter section.
  

December 3, 2005

• December calendar of events has been posted.
• Sermon audio files for November 20, 27 and for the Advent midweek service on November 30 have all been posted. Files from April 2005 have been deleted to save server space.
• Thanks to all who helped with decorating the sanctuary last week !
  

November 25, 2005

• Midweek Advent services of Evening Prayer will begin on Wedesday November 30 at 7:00 PM. We hope that you can join us !
• During Advent, our Wednesday evening Bible study series will be on break and will resume after Christmas.
  
• Sermon audio file for November 13 is now available. 
• Don't forget - we will be decorating the sanctuary for Advent and Christmas at 4:00 PM on Sunday Nov. 27 and a fellowship potluck dinner will also be served. There is a signup sheet in the narthex.
  

November 6, 2005

• Sermon audio file for October 30 is now available.
• November calendar of events has been posted.
• There will be a Preschool Board meeting this Tuesday evening at 6:30 PM.
• There will be a Church Council meeting this coming Sunday, November 13, after the service.
  

October 24, 2005

• Sermon audio files for October 2, 16, and 23 are now available.
• The preschool is having its annual fundraiser "Fund Factory" catalog sales which will run until Oct. 21. Catalogs are available in the narthex. Payment is due with the order.
• Volunteers are needed for our Sunday morning coffee hours. If you are willing to help, please sign up in the narthex.
• Don't forget - there will be an important congregational meeting after church this coming Sunday, October 30.
  

October 10, 2005

• Sermon audio file for October 9 is now available. Due to technical problems, we regret that we do not have the file for Sept. 25.
  

October 9, 2005

• There will be a preschool board meeting this Tuesday at 6:30 PM. The CPR class (refresher for those who are already certified) will be this coming Wednesday at 6:30 PM. 
• Thank you to all who participated in our preschool bake sale to benefit the school's Scholarship Fund ! The next sale will be on Nov. 6.
  

September 23, 2005

• Sermon audio files for Sept. 11 and 18 are now available. Files for March have been taken down to conserve server space.
  

September 12, 2005

• The Wednesday evening Bible study series on the Augsburg confession will not resume this week as previously announced. The calendar has been updated to reflect the change. A new starting date for this series will be announced soon.
• The Preschool Board is looking for a few new members ! If you are interested in serving, please let Lori or Pastor know.
  

September 7, 2005

• Sermon audio file for Sept. 4 is now available
• September's newsletter is now posted and available for download. Please follow the "Newsletter" link to the left.
• A reminder that Sunday School and our Sunday and Wednesday Bible studies resume this Sunday !
  

August 30, 2005

• Sermon audio file for August 28 is now available. Files for February have been removed to conserve storage space
  

August 21, 2005

• Sermon audio file for August 21 is now available
• Volunteers are needed to help with the Coffee Hour following our Sunday service. If you are willing to help, there is a signup sheet in the narthex.

August 20, 2005

• Sermon audio file for August 14 is now available
  

August 11, 2005

• Sermon audio files for July 31 and August 7 are now available
  

August 9, 2005

• Sermon audio file for August 8 is now available. Due to technical problems, we do not have the sermon from July 31 posted yet, but hope to soon
• The "History" section of the main page has now been added.
• Church Council meeting will be this coming Sunday after the service.
  

July 31, 2005

• Sermon audio file for July 24 is now available
• The Sunday morning Bible study on Revelation has now concluded; we will be on break for the rest of the summer and will resume on September 11.
• There will be a special Church Council meeting tomorrow evening, August 1, at 7:00 PM to discuss the recommendations of the Planning Committee.
  

July 19, 2005

• Sermon audio files for July 3, 10, and 17 are now available. Files for January had to be removed to conserve server space.
• Please remember our Vacation Bible School in your prayers this week !
  

July 2, 2005

• July calendar of events posted.
• A reminder that Vacation Bible School is only a couple of weeks away ! It will be running from 9:00 to noon July 18-22.
  

June 29, 2005

• Sermon audio files for June 19 and June 26 are now available.
• Mens ties are needed for a VBS craft. If you have some old ones not being worn, we can make good use of them.

June 16, 2005

• Newsletter for June/July has been posted and is available for download
• Sermon audio file for June 12 is now available. Files from November and December have been taken off the site to conserve storage space.
• "Lutheran Witness" subscriptions are due.
• Thank you to all who purchased flowers to benefit the Scholarship Fund; 31 flats were sold and funds were matched by Thrivent.
  

• Special thanks to Chaplain Ted Crandall for serving as our guest preacher this past Sunday.
• Sermon audio file for May 29 has been posted
• A Spaghetti Supper will be held on Friday June 10 from 5:00 to 7:30PM. Proceeds will benefit our Vacation Bible School this summer. Tickers are $8 for adults, $5 for those 12 and under and free for those 4 and under. We hope you can join us !
• Newsletter articles for our next newsletter are due by June 1.
• The Food Pantry is in need of some supplies. Most needed are tuna fish, instant rice, cereals, spaghetti sauce and canned meat meals. All help is greatly appreciated.
  

May 24, 2005

• Sermon audio files for May 15 and May 22 are now available. Due to technical problems, the files for May 8 and May 1 are not available.
• The Coffee Hour is in need of volunteers - if you are interested, please see the signup sheet in the narthex.
  

May 11, 2005

• Our New Member/Adult Instruction class will begin meeting this coming Thursday at 6:15 PM.
  

May 4, 2005

• May calendar of events posted.
• A New Members class will be starting soon - times are still TBD. Please see Pastor if you or someone you know are interested.
• A reminder that confirmation is this coming Sunday ! Please remember our confirmands in your prayers.
  

April 24, 2005

• Sermon audio file for April 24 uploaded. Due to technical problems, we do not have a file for last week's sermon.
• A reminder that Spring Cleanup Saturday is this Saturday from 9:00 to noon, weather permitting. Bring your rake ! 
• There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday April 26 at 6:30 PM for all those interested in helping with VBS this summer.
• Volunteers are needed to help with the Coffee Hour following our Sunday service. If you are willing to help, there is a signup sheet in the narthex.

April 19, 2005

• Posted newsletter for April/May 2005
  

April 11, 2005

• Sermon audio files for April 3 and April 10 are now available.
• Posted April calendar of events
• Sunday morning Bible study continues this coming week at 9:30 AM as we explore the book of Revelation.
• Our Wednesday evening Bible study series resumes this week as we begin a new study on the Augsburg Confession
• Scholarship applications are available in the narthex.
• There are a few openings for those wishing to order altar flowers. There is a signup sheet across the hall from the secretary's office.
  

March 28, 2005

• Sermon audio files for Easter Sunday and Maundy Thursday are now available for download in the "sermons" area.
• Thanks to all who helped with the Easter Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt ! 
• Only one week left ! Flats of annuals will be sold as a fundraiser for the Scholarship Fund. There will be signup sheet in the narthex, with delivery of the flowers in May. The flats are $13 each and orders need to be placed by April 3.

March 20, 2005

• Sermon audio files for Palm Sunday, March 16, and March 13 are now available.
• A reminder that our annual Easter breakfast will be next Sunday from 8:30-10:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall
• Thanks to all who donated bottlecaps for this year's VBS crafts.
• Flats of annuals will be sold as a fundraiser for the Scholarship Fund. There will be signup sheet in the narthex, with delivery of the flowers in May. The flats are $13 each and orders need to be placed by April 3.

March 13, 2005

• Sermon audio file for Wednesday March 9 is now available.
• An Easter lily signup sheet is on the bulletin board outside the secretary's office. Donations for the gladiola cross are also been accepted.
• An Easter egg hunt is being planned for Easter Sunday morning. We are looking for donations of wrapped candy and plastic eggs. There will a basket in the narthex to accept donations.
• Important Preschool info: There will be no class on Friday March 18 for a teacher in-service day. Open house and registration will on on Saturday March 19 from 9:30-11:30 AM. For more information, please contact the preschool at 377-4216.
  

March 6, 2005

• Sermon audio file for March 6 uploaded.
• Holy Week 2005 Worship Schedule : 
• Maundy Thursday : Worship with Holy Communion at 7:15 PM
• Good Friday : Tenebrae Service at 7:15 PM
• Easter Sunday : Divine Service with Holy Communion 10:30 AM 
• Easter Breakfast preceding the service in the Fellowship Hall.
• The Coffee Hour is in need of volunteers; a signup sheet is in the narthex.
• We need un-bent bottlecaps for a VBS craft this summer. There will be a box in the narthex where you can put them. If you could help out it would be appreciated since we need 75 bottlecaps per student.
• Flats of annuals will be sold as a fundraiser for the Scholarship Fund. There will be signup sheet in the narthex, with delivery of the flowers in May. The flats are $13 each and orders need to be placed by April 3.
  

March 5, 2005

• March calendar of events posted.
  

February 28, 2005

• Posted sermon audio files for February 20, 23, and 27th.
• Please join us Wednesday evenings during Lent for a service of Evening Prayer at 7:00 PM.

February 15, 2005

• Posted sermon audio file for February 13. Since we now have more storage space on the church website, we'll be able to leave these files posted for a longer period of time before having to delete them to conserve server space.

February 8, 2005

• Posted sermon audio files for January 30 and February 6.
  

February 6, 2005

• Posted calendar for February 2005
• Lenten midweek services will begin this Wednesday at 7:00 PM with our Ash Wednesday service with Holy Communion. Note that this is a time change from last year's services.
• The Wednesday midweek Bible study series will resume after Easter with a study on the Augsburg Confession.
  

January 9, 2005

• Posted sermon audio file for Jan. 9.
  

January 4, 2005

• Posted calendar for January
• A new Bible study will begin on the morning of the 16th. We will be going over Dr. Paul Meier's series "Jesus : Legend or Lord?"
• Sermon downloads for the past couple of Sundays may not be available due to technical difficulties.
  

December 29, 2004

• Started a photo gallery area.
  

December 13, 2004

• Posted sermon audio file for Dec. 12.

December 6, 2004

• Posted sermon file for Dec. 5, 2004
• Advent/Christmas 2004 newsletter is now available
• Registration for the 2005 preschool year will be starting in January. Please contact the preschool director at 401-377-4216 for more information.
  

December 4, 2004

• Added Sermons for Nov. 28 and Nov. 7 to the Sermon Download area.
• December Calendar of Events posted.
• Don't forget - Voter's meeting after church this Sunday (12/5) !
• Thanks to all those who helped with the potluck supper and decorating of the church last Sunday.

November 16, 2004

•     Sermon Download area added to main page. Sermons for Oct 17, 24, and 31 are now available for download.

• November Calendar of Events is now available
• An offering is being taken in support of the NED-LCMS Outreach Kenya fundraising initiative to help our brothers and sisters in Christ of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kenya. The District has set a fundraising goal of $100,000 to help bring the Gospel to the people of this east African nation. A District-wide celebration will be held on Nov. 7 in Worcester, MA. For more information on this initiative, please see the bulletin insert or visit http://www.ned-lcms.org.
• Thanksgiving baskets will be given out again this year to area families in need. Donations of non-perishable food items will be collected on Nov. 7, 14, and 21.
• Coffee Hour is in need of volunteers. There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex.
• We will be decorating the sanctuary for the Advent and Christmas seasons on Sunday Nov. 28 at 4:00 PM. A potluck supper of soup and sandwiches will follow. Donations are currently being accepted for wreaths and poinsettias as well.

September 5, 2004

• September calendar of events now available
• Preschool opens on Sept. 9 with student orientation on the 8th. There is still some space available - please call 377-4216 for more information.
• There will be a church council meeting next Sunday (9/12) after the service
• Choir practice resumes on the 7th at 7:30 PM - if you are interested, please feel free to stop by.
• Sunday school resumes on the 12th at 9:20 AM.

• August newsletter is now available for downloading.
• Volunteers for the Coffee Hour are still needed.
• The Food Pantry is in need of the following items :
• Soups (all kinds but tomato)
• Canned pasta
• Canned fruit
• Flour
• Sugar
• Tuna
• Cereals
• Potatoes (canned or instant)
• Coffee and tea
• Canned milk
• Brownie and cake mixes
• Mayo and salad dressings
• Cooking oil
• Sunday School will resume on Sept. 12. Please see Cheryl if you are interesting in helping.
• Choir practice will resume on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 PM beginning Sept. 8.

• August calendar of events posted.

• A spaghetti supper to benefit the Vacation Bible School will be held Saturday June 12 from 5:00-8:00 PM. We need volunteers to help that day in setting up tables and chairs and to clean up afterwards. If you can help, please sign up on the sheet in the narthex. If you can't help with the dinner, please consider coming to support our VBS. Also, we are looking for desserts to be served after the dinner.
• Volunteers are needed to help mow the church lawn. If you are able to lend a hand, please sign up on the signup sheet on the bulletin board in the narthex.

• Added new content to church website : Pastor's welcome, youth confirmation, and more information on Closed Communion.

• The May Newsletter is now available for downloading.

• The April Newsletter is now available for downloading.
• Holy Week worship schedule :
• Maundy Thursday - Divine Service with Holy Communion, 7:15 PM
• Good Friday - Tenebrae service, 7:15 PM
• Easter Sunday :
• Easter Breakfast 9:00-10:15 AM
• Easter Egg Hunt 9:30 AM
• Divine Service with Holy Communion, 10:30 AM

• The March newsletter is now available for download.
• A reminder that our Lenten services will begin with our Ash Wednesday service at 7:15 PM and will continue through Holy Week. Please also remember that a light meal in the Fellowship Hall will precede our services at 6:00 PM on March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31.

• Lutheran Witness subscriptions are due, $7.50 each. Please see the Treasurer if you are interested or want to make a change to your current subscription.
• If you know of anyone who would be interested in sending their child to our preschool, please encourage them to contact Lori, the preschool director. Her office number is 377-4216.
• The Food Pantry has had a very busy month and could use your help in the filling the shelves. Please leave your donations at the door to the Pantry.
• A group of Trinity members and friends will be meeting on Friday Feb. 27 to see Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ at the Hoyt Theatre in Pawcatuck. Tickets are $9. Note that the film is rated "R" for is realistically graphic portrayal of our Lord's suffering and death. The violence is not the gratutitous sort typical of Hollywood, but necessary to show the horror of our Lord's crucifixion. Nonetheless, the movie may not be appropriate for younger children. A signup sheet is in the narthex; no money is needed now, but we would like to order a block of seats ahead to time in order to make sure there is room for everyone. We plan to meet at the theatre at 6:45. Rides from church can be arranged.
• A reminder that our Lenten services will begin with our Ash Wednesday service at 7:15 PM and will continue through Holy Week. Please also remember that a light meal in the Fellowship Hall will precede our services at 6:00 PM on March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31.

November 9, 2003 :

• Added Preschool page to church website
• The Scholarship Committee is selling 2004 "God's Creation" calendars for $6.

• Beta-testing "framed" version of Trinity main page begins

• Added color map to "Driving Directions" section.

• Initial launch of Trinity/Our Redeemer dual-parish website.