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Please join us for our live stream this Sunday at 9:25 AM. You can access the stream on our website at www.trinityumcphoenix.org using the link at the top of the homepage.

Commitment Campaign

Our annual Commitment Campaign begins this Sunday, October 18th. Nancy will have your letter available at the service to save on postage; if you are unable to attend, we will mail it to you. Please prayerfully consider your commitment this year regarding prayer, time, and financial support. We ask that you respond by November 8th so we can plan the 2027 budget and activities accordingly.

Community Listening Survey

Don't forget to fill out and turn in your paper copies of the Community Listening Survey to the church office or use this link online:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4BMNdL7NPcooz9ikBRh8_eDuaiBg_nqa2KMkmlnVDXXB-hw/viewform?pli=1

The deadline for the surveys is Sunday November 8th.  Thank you!

Annual Leadership Retreat

The Trinity UMC Phoenix Covenant Council (the church leadership board) will be holding its annual planning retreat Friday evening November 13th from 6-8 pm and Saturday November 14th from 9 am to 3 pm at Shepherd of the Valley UMC.  If you are a member of the Covenant Council make sure to save these dates on your calendar.

Taco Fall Fundraiser

Tacos el Perico (Maithe and Jesus) has graciously offered to donate 100 dinners to Trinity for our fall fundraiser. Tickets are $20 each and include tacos, rice, beans, and horchata. Tickets are available in the narthex and can be used at your convenience—either on campus or for takeout—through December 31, 2026.

Trunk or Treat

We are participating in Trunk or Treat as a neighborhood outreach project for Halloween, held in the parking lot at Alhambra Credit Union on October 23rd and organized by the North Glen Neighborhood Association.This is the last Sunda we are collecting candy in the narthex container. Everyone is also invited to attend the event. 

A Matter of Balance Class

A.T. Still University is offering two 8-week sessions (one morning, one afternoon) for the "Matter of Balance" program at Trinity, starting Friday, January 15, 2027. Each weekly class lasts two hours. We need 10 to 15 participants per session to proceed. If you, a friend, or a neighbor would like to sign up, please call the office at 602-973-1276 or contact Deb Herrmann at 623-533-7045. Please provide feedback by October 2nd so we can reserve the instructors.

Book Study: Saving Church

We are reading and discussing Saving Church: Restoring the People of God with Missional Evangelism by Martyn Atkins and Bishop Ken Carter. The book is available digitally or on Amazon for around $10. Please feel free to join any of the following sessions:

  - Tuesdays at 7:00 PM (Online)

  - Wednesdays at 10:00 AM (In Hoyle)

Weekly Schedule & Calendar Highlights

  - Choir Practice: Tuesdays at 11:00 AM in the sanctuary choir room.

  - Journaling Group: Tuesdays at 9:30 AM at the Baldridge home (3321 W. State Ave.). Questions: contact Elaine or Deb.

  - Life Application Bible Study: Saturdays at 8:30 AM at MK's Donuts (4729 W. Olive, Glendale). Questions: contact Grace Turner.

  - Ebenezer Prayer Service: Fridays at 9:30 AM in the Parlor.

  - Misinale: Sunday, October 25th at 1:00 PM in the sanctuary.

  - Haitian Youth Group: Saturday, October 31st at 12:00 PM in the parlor.

Ministry Updates & Needs

  - Heat Relief Station: Hours are extended from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM through October 22nd.

  - Emergency Food Bags: We currently need donations of peanut butter and saltine crackers.

  - Prayer Ministry: A prayer partner is available in the back of the church during communion each week.

Church & Building Reminders

  - Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (or by appointment). Pastor Loye’s office hours are Tuesdays from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

  - Thrift Store: Open Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. We are seeking volunteers to assist on Mondays or Tuesdays.

  - Scheduling & Space Reservations: Please notify the office to add events to the weekly email or to reserve space on campus.

  - Facility Care: Please return borrowed items (tables, carts, etc.) to their proper locations. Ensure all lights are off, thermostats are set correctly, and doors are locked if you are the last to leave.

Reminder: We also have ongoing projects:

Tabbies (from aluminum cans or other canned goods) for Ronald McDonald House. RMH houses parents and families from out of town who have critically ill children in local children's hospitals. There are jars in the narthex and office to collect them. They collect tabs nationwide to support these houses at little to no cost to parents of ill children.

Change for Change: There is a 3 gallon water bottle in the lobby for your change. If your pocket or purse is feeling too heavy please empty them into the jug. 

OCTOBER

6,13,20,27,- Tuesday - Choir practice in the sanctuary choir room @ 11 am

1,8,15,22,29 - Tuesday - Journaling at the Baldridge home @ 9:30 am

1,8,15,22,29 - Tuesday - Saving Church book study on line @ 7 pm

7,14,21,28 - Wednesday -Saving Church book study in Hoyle @ 10 am

2,9,16,23,30 - Friday - Ebenezer Prayer Service in the Parlor @ 9:30 am

3,10,17,24,31 -  Saturday - Bible Study @ MK's Donuts @ 8:30 am

10 - Saturday - Finance meeting in the library @ noon

25 - Sunday - Misinale in the sanctuary at 1 pm service

31 - Saturday - Haitian Youth group @ noon in the parlor 

SAVE THE DATE: 

November 29th at Noon we will have our annual Charge/Church Conference in the Sanctuary. This will be a cluster conference with 2 other churches and  is open to all church members and a great opportunity to learn what is going on at Trinity and share your input. All church members are strongly encouraged to attend to hear the annual reports of the ministries, support church candidates for ordination (e.g. Lisa and Osny), and actively participate in the church's annual decisions under the guidance of our District Superintendent, the Rev. Melissa Rynders.  Since Trinity UMC Phoenix is a cooperative parish of three congregations (traditional Anglo, Tongan, and Haitian), members of all three congregations are welcome."

We will have a combined service that day at 9:30 am in the sanctuary (English, Tongan and Haitian). We hope to see many of you there.