Once upon a time, there was a man who made an appeal to W.C. Fields for money for a special cause. W.C. Fields said that he would need to consult his lawyer about making a financial contribution, and if his lawyer said yes, he would get another lawyer!

For 17 years, Shirley Sands has gifted Trinity with her musical leadership and now has announced her retirement effective October 28. On Sunday, October 21, you are invited after worship to a reception in her honor in the Trinity Room. Come and thank Shirley in person, sing her a song of gratitude (in words or notes), and help the congregation give her a sending off as dynamic as her leadership!

Beginning the week of September 9, Trinity resumes its schedule of four weekly worship opportunities. Plan to worship often this coming school year. Worship opportunities are:

At the July 10 Congregational Council meeting, the council voted to concur with the Bishop’s appointment of Pastor Brian Mortenson to serve as Trinity’s Interim Pastor. The Synod Council will now extend a call to Pastor Brian to serve as Interim Lead Pastor at Trinity. Pastor Brian and his wife, Sheri, are delighted to be coming to Eau Claire and Trinity. He will begin his ministry at Trinity in September.

Dear Trinity Congregation,
You’re good people, in a good place, and you’re doing good work. Thank you for sharing all of that and more with me during these months. Going forward, help each other, support each other, and continue the tradition of community that you’ve built over so many years. It is up to you to share your Time, Talent, Treasure, Testimony, and Temple to serve Jesus and the community through Trinity’s ministries.

Summer is here! Those words seemed far away when we had a mid-April blizzard, didn’t they? Finally the season we’ve been waiting for has arrived.

If you wake up one morning to a sea of pink in your front yard, just look for the lead Flamingo. Instructions will be attached to the lead Flamingo. Each evening the flock of flamingos will find a new yard in which to rest, and flamingos will continue to fly through mid-May.

Please note adjusted worship times
6:30 A.M. Sunrise Worship • Youth will lead music, prayers, sharing the Word, and Holy Communion.

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God. —Romans 12:2

Come and celebrate with Noah’s Ark at our Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on February 13 from 4:00 P.M.–7:00 P.M.

You are invited to celebrate Epiphany with the Trinity community and with our three special 15 foot tall guests on Sunday, January 7.

On December 17 the TrinityChoir will perform the Christmas Cantata “O Magnify The Lord” by Ronn Huff at the 8:15 A.M. and 9:45 A.M. Worship Services.The cantata celebrateswith choir, soloists, brass ensemble/timpani, and congregation the “Grand Miracle” of the birth and life of God the Son, the Christ, whom we magnify. Please note that there will be no 10:30 A.M. service on December 17.