Zoom Communion Worship the first Sunday of the month
On the first Sunday of the month we will offer a Zoom communion worship at 10am in addition to our regular worship video that week. The Zoom worship will have scripture, prayers, sermon, and communion. Music on Zoom does not work well, so we will have links for music and also the regular worship video for the day. Email the office for the Communion Sunday Worship Link (same for both Feb and March). On the first Sunday of the month, Just Coffee will meet at 11:45 a.m.

Vaccination Sign up and Driving Help
Do you need help figuring out how to sign up for the vaccine? Contact Gillian if you would like help signing up for the vaccine or if you need a ride to get the vaccine. Gillian is in charge of the Lotsa Helping Hands Trinity Pastoral Care and can help connect you with people who can help! If you have experience with the vaccine (giving or signing up) and are not part of the LHH, please sign up here to be part of this community.

George Meek Memorial Service
Trinity is invited to view the memorial service video of long time member George Meek on January 30th at 11am, when it will be posted here. We invite you to read about George's amazing life on the page now.

Trinity Walks!
The response to the photos from Advent for Light it Up Trinity was so positive! We would like to continue to see each other via photos. Since a lot of us are taking more walks, and getting outside is also great for mental health wellness, let's share those photos! Take a selfie of you walking/exercising (inside/outside...doesn't matter) or have a friend take a photo of you! You can send your photo to the office or add to the google album here.

Mental Health Workshop on Family Communication

CaringMatters is offering a no-cost virtual family workshop themed around Valentine's Day on Thursday, February 4th from 6-7:30pm. Advanced registration is required. The workshop is facilitated by a social worker and art therapist with the aim of helping families express their grief, increase healthy communication, and honor their deceased loved one. Appropriate for school aged children. For more details, or contact mabiliar@caringmatters.org

January 23rd Blood Drive is Full!
The blood drive is full! Thanks for signing up, Trinity!  Save a life! Sign up today to give blood on January 23rd 8am-2pm in the Bloodmobile in the Trinity parking lot. Here is the link to sign up! Click here for more information. COVID safe? From INOVA: "Please find below a link to the website that includes COVID precaution information. It pertains to both mobiles and centers. Also, there were air filters placed on the busses several months back when COVID started.  https://www.inovablood.org/inovabloodupdate/"

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Session and Elders

We are highlighting Session so you know who they are, but also because we are accepting nominations for four new Elder Class beginning a three year term starting June of 2021 and a Youth Elder serving a one year term. Please prayerfully consider your nomination. Please click here for the form and more information.   Questions? Email Lisa Driskill or Todd S.

Has your contact information changed during the pandemic?

We are trying to remotely update our directory. If your contact information has changed in 2020, please email the church office with your new information: Communications@trinityarlington.org Thank you!

Is the Sky Falling?
The Narthex roof is being replaced! It will be covered during rain storms, so it should not leak in the Narthex, but snow lovers, it won't hurt to hold off on those prayers for a blizzard.

Sunday: Bible Study at 2pm
Is one of your new year’s resolutions to read the Bible? Not sure where to start? Well this is the perfect place. This informal weekly 45 minute Bible Study led by Ben Stewart starts this Sunday (Jan 10th). There is no homework, we read passages during our time together (not out loud) the we discuss what we read. To receive the zoom link for the Bible Study email ben@trinityarlington.org

Sunday: Youth group on Zoom 7pm
See your Thursday Youth Enews for the link. Don't get the enews? Email Stuart.

Just Coffee: 10am 
Bible Study with Ben 2pm
Zoom with Judith: 4pm
Youth Group 7pm on Zoom.

Mental Health Article on Families and Politics
The mental health wellness team would like to share this timely article on How to Prevent Politics from Destroying Your Family.
This year CE has decided due to the unknown pandemic situation and the need for planning with volunteers, we will offer an in house only VBS.  We are not quite sure what it will look like, our goal is to have some sort of in person gathering. If you would like to brainstorm ideas for how this might look or would like to take a leadership role, please email Ben to get on the list for a meeting.

Vacation Bible School
This year CE has decided due to the unknown pandemic situation and the need for planning with volunteers, we will offer an in house only VBS. We are not quite sure what it will look like, our goal is to have some sort of in person gathering. If you would like to brainstorm ideas for how this might look or would like to take a leadership role, please email Ben to get on the list for a meeting (Date TBD).

Mental Health Spot: Coping Strategies
"Coping Now and Later: Building Resilience that will Last a Lifetime"
Thursday, January 28th at 9am
Melinda Wenner Moyer, host Yes, we are in a pandemic. But this NY Times contributor tells us we can turn the skills we are developing into resilience for life.
1. Evidenced-based strategies for coping
2. How to support yourself and your family in ways that build resilience
3. The best way to manage feelings and behaviors (for yourself and your children) throughout it all
Melinda will share the research and strategies from her numerous articles, parenting newsletter, and upcoming book. Register here:

Has your contact information changed during the pandemic?
We are trying to remotely update our directory.  If your contact information has changed in 2020, please email the church office with your new information: Communications@trinityarlington.org  Thank you!

Bible Study : Sunday at 2pm
Is one of your new year’s resolutions to read the Bible? Not sure where to start? Well this is the perfect place. This informal weekly 45 minute Bible Study led by Ben Stewart starts this Sunday (Jan 10th). There is no homework, we read passages during our time together (not out loud) the we discuss what we read. To receive the zoom link for the Bible Study email ben@trinityarlington.org

Mental Health Spot: Striving for Stability
Click here for the article this week on focusing on Mental Health for the new year. In the article, experts describe steps on how to move forward and reclaim your emotional equilibrium.