Trinity’s 2009 Advent Season - there's something for everyone!

Service of Lessons and Carols: November 29, 7:00 pm. This service celebrates Christ’s coming to lead the world from darkness to light and recalling ancient hope for the advent (coming) of the Messiah. This service has lessons from scripture about God sending his son to redeem his people. These lessons are interspersed with prayer, hymns and carols sung by the congregation. 

Sonlight's Sixth Annual Bazaar: Sonlight's Annual Christmas Bazaar will take place each Sunday, November 29th through December 13th, between services.  Items featured at the bazaar will be unique gifts created by Sonlight members and their families as well as hand created items donated by Trinity members: Advent wreaths, ornaments, jewelry, Gator items, unique Christmas decor, aromatherapy wraps, Door draft catchers, gift baskets, a special kid's table and The Bakery: an extra special assortment of gourmet baked goods and artisan breads lovingly made by Trinity members. We will also be selling Sonlight t-shirts, hoodies, CDs and DVDs. Purchase an ornament, or customize a "message of hope" scroll and place it on the giving tree, which will be donated to Peaceful Paths Domestic Abuse Network. All proceeds help fund Sonlight's summer tour. Contact MaryBeth Head with questions; 284-2462 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Thank you Trinity for your ongoing support!

Family Advent Festival: December 2, 5:30 to 8:00 pm. Please join us for a special evening to celebrate the beginning of the Advent season. The Advent Festival is a family-centered evening when we are able to participate in fun activities together.  Enjoy dinner from 5:30-6:30 pm and create Christmas-themed crafts in the Education Building from 6:30-8:00 pm.

The Living Water Emmaus Christmas Gathering
The Living Water Emmaus Gathering will be held at Trinity (The Atrium Area) on December 4 from 6:30-8:30pm. All members are invited and also, guests who are interested in learning more about the Walk to Emmaus experience. Be part of this special night, which celebrates "O HOLY NIGHT" -  the theme of the evening. Bring a potluck dish to share. To schedule childcare or for more information, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

Christmas Caroling Hayride: Hosted by The Friendship Accessibility Team on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 3:00, on Trinity's campus.  This event is for children and families with special needs.  There will be bounce houses, Hayride, hot cocoa, cookies.  If you would like more info or to volunteer at this event, contact Michelle at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Christmas Unwrapped Cookie Exchange: December 9, 7:30-8:30 pm. Elementary children and their parents are invited to Christmas Unwrapped—an event to “unwrap” the true history of Saint Nicholas, Christmas trees, candy canes and more!  Bring four dozen of one kind of cookie for a giant cookie exchange.  Cocoa will be served.

Open House and Trinity Authors Book Signing: Come enjoy hot apple cider, cookies and meet some of Trinity's authors on Sunday, December 13 in the Atrium from 9-1. Andy Adkins, Dan Johnson, Sue Tennant, Janis Owens, Rosellen Dedlow, James Ivey, John Sommerville, Velma Shewmaker and Margaret Combs are just a few of the wonderful authors that are going to be there. Books make great Christmas gifts, they are easy to wrap and easy to mail!

Trinity Christmas Party: Trinity Christmas Party: Sunday, December 13 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at skate Station Funworks (West of I-75, north of Kmart & Mother Earth Grocery stores) Come for free skating, miniature golf, race cars and rock wall climbing! Bring your favorite Christmas cookies to share; soft drinks and other faire is available for purchase at Snack Bar. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there from 6:00 - 7:00 PM, bring your Wish List and your camera! No RSVPs are required; please bring ALL of your friends, neighbors, & co-workers to this special event sponsored by Alpha.

“The Messiah” Christmas Cantata and Dinner: December 16, Dinner at 5:30 pm and Presentation at 7:00 pm.

Trinity's Live Nativity: Help us bring the Christmas Season to life with the Live Nativity! Join us on December 23 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. See children and animals act out this blessed moment as they play the Nativity characters. This free family event includes crafts, hot coco, apple cider and cookies. Children can watch Charlie Brown's Christmas and the Chapel will be open for communion and time of reflection. Invite your friends and family.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES

December 27
8:15, 9:40 & 11:00 am, Regular Worship (in the Worship Center)
9:40 am, Regular Worship (in the Chapel)

Renewal of Marriage Vows: Once again, Trinity will be hosting a Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony on New Year’s Eve at 7:00 pm in the Chapel with a reception in the Atrium  immediately after the ceremony. Last year, we had over 30 couples participate. What a great way to renew the covenant made on your wedding day and a wonderful way to start out a new year. Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it if interested. Reservation deadline is December 21.