Announcements
Worship at Home Link
Please click here for the Worship at Home Link.
Please click here for the Outside Worship link.
CROP Walk: Donate or walk on October 17th (ish)
The annual CROP Hunger Walk is happening on and around October 17 this year. This event raises money for local partners and for Church World Service to fight hunger. The need is greater than ever this year! There will be no formal ceremonies and walkers are asked to walk in a socially distanced fashion. There will be a contingent of the "Trinity Trekkers" team walking on October 17 on a route starting at Trinity, but Trekkers can walk a 5K or 10K course anytime and anywhere they choose. To register as a walker or to donate to the CROP Walk, click here or contact Dan Campbell
Friday Oct 23rd: Silent Witness with Falls Church Presbyterian 5pm
Join with Falls Church Presbyterian in Silent Witness to elevate black voices sustain awareness of racial injustice along on Broad Street in Falls Church. Wear a mask, social distancing required, and bring a sign. Here is more information.
Blessing of the Pets: October 18th
Wear a mask and bring your pet for a blessing by pastor Judith on the front lawn at Trinity on October 18th from 1:30-3:30pm. Please bring your pet on a leash or in a carrier for this annual tradition.
RILA Virtual Immigration Forum: October 21st at 8pm
What do the current policies mean for asylum seekers in our area?
Join RILA volunteers and supporters in learning more about the current immigration policies affecting asylum seekers in the DC area on October 21st at 8pm virtually. Participants will have the opportunity to ask RILA legal experts questions and also discuss their reaction to Immigration Nation, the Netflix docuseries from this summer. For Questions and to RSVP, please email Melissa Chang to RSVP (for the virtual link).
Chat with Pastor Judith at 4pm
Zoom with Judith about the sermon or any topic on your mind. Sundays at 4pm The link is in the enews/bulletin or you can email the office to receive it.
Office Hours for Prayer or Visit with Judith
Give Groceries to Those in Need: Sign up today
Trinity is supporting RILA (Restoration Immigration Legal Aid) by providing families with a few days worth of groceries for 12 families that are asylum seekers and RILA clients. Most of the clients do not qualify for public assistance and are in tenuous employment situations. Items needed are: eggs/cheese as well as some of the following: Bags of rice, bags of beans, pasta, onions, bread, cereal, tortillas, canned fruits and vegetables, and produce that doesn't have to be refrigerated e.g., potatoes, sweet potatoes, apples, oranges, garlic. The bags (2 per family) are needed on October 26 from 9am-10am at Restoration Anglican Church on Quincy St. Sign up here (details included) or email Courtney with questions.
Adult Sunday Class on Reconciliation: Oct 18th at 11:10am
This class coincides with the Youth class so it is perfect for parents to drop off their youth and come hang out for an hour. Coincidentally, the class will also be following the youth’s curriculum talking about reconciliation but you don’t have to be the parent of a youth to get something out of it.
Men's Fellowship Reconvenes Saturday, October 24!...And We're BACK!!
All Trinity men are welcome to attend our first-ever October Yard Games fellowship meeting on Saturday, October 24 from 4pm - 5:30pm. This will be a great time to renew fellowship at a social distance, and brush up your croquet, cornhole, darts, or frisbee skills. You may even find you have unsuspected talents at chippo ("the glorious lovechild of cornhole and golf"). We will gather this time at the Hufford's house Steve for the address and RSVP. This will be a great re-start to our in-person fellowship, and please stay tuned for future events in upcoming months! If you want to contribute a game, bring a beverage, or have any questions, please contact Steve H.
Young Adult Mental Health: How are you doing?
Are you a Young Adult? Do you have a Young Adult in your family or circle of friends? The pandemic has been tough on everyone. Recently, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) found increases in distress among young adults during the Covid-19 pandemic. Trinity is reaching out to YAs, their family and friends. It starts with this blog post from Dan Campbell and Rich Long, which includes resources, activities, and names of people you can talk/email/text with. Please pass along the link to your friends and family. For other mental health blog articles, click here.
Sunday, Oct 18th: College Students Chat
Are you a college student? If you are reading this email I doubt it. Do you know a college student? Send them this link (in the enews/bulletin) and tell them Ben wants to see them on Sunday at 3pm. For the link, please email Ben.
Curriculum for Children
Because we can’t do Sunday school right now, each week we are sending out a curriculum for families with children. It is a basic curriculum with the aim of just getting families talking about faith. If you would like to receive the curriculum contact Ben at ben@trinityarlington.org
Volunteer - Get Active
Volunteering is a great way to beat the blues and help others in the process. MSM and Mental Health Wellness Team has put together a list of current opportunities for volunteers. Please check with the organizations, but they did their best to ensure the organizations were abiding by health regulations. If you are not able to get out, you can also donate items, write a random note to someone via USPS, or donate money. Here is an ongoing list of places to help
Olive Oil Ministry needs one person (youth welcome)
Mission and Service Ministry, MSM, sells Zatoum, failr trade Olive Oil from Palestine that supports Tents of Nations, by purchasing in bulk and selling bottles to church members for their own use or gifts. A small portion of Zatoun Olive Oil and Za‘atar sales also supports an arts and education program for youth in Palestine, providing art, music, drama and literacy programming to bring a spark of hope and creativity to their lives.We need someone who is able to keep track of the supplies (a few boxes stored at Trinity) and coordinate putting a bottle outside the church for a member to pick up (or perhaps limited delivery) after they have purchased. The money is given to the church directly. Serving as Inventory & Logistics Captain for our small but might ministry is a one-time, flexible commitment of about 6 to 8 hours with continued participation welcomed for anyone who is interested. This opportunity is Ideal for an upbeat and organized individual, couple or team and/or anyone looking to build out their sales, logistics or marketing resume! If you are interested, please contact Tecla MSM chair. The ministry needs one person in order to continue this program.
Sunday: Racial Justice Class: Drop Ins Welcome
This virtual and in person class on the book “So You Want to Talk About Race,” by Ijeoma Oluo is underway but every week is a different topic so drop ins are welcome!The class will meet on Sundays at 11:00am. Please email the class leaders to sign up.Zoom: led by Gillian McClelland and Sue BodnerIn-Person : led by Heather Anderson
Outside Worship Sunday: Sign Up Today
Outside worship will be at October 18th (music lead by Carol Feather Martin) and November 8th (combined music leadership). We will always have worship available via video and podcast. You can sign up here.
Join the Micah Circle: This month’s topic: Men’s Mental Health on Oct. 20th
"The men’s Micah circle meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 8-10pm. Next group will be October 20th discussing men's mental health with Dan Campbell. If you are interested in joining the group contact Patrick Merkel
Sunday Bible Study: 2pm on Zoom.
A new Bible Study starts on Sunday, September 27th. The study will be on the book of Daniel. This join the group fill in this simple google form.
Youth Sunday School at 10:10 1st and 3rd Sundays (11:10 on days with outside worship!)
Please bring a mask, chair, and sign up here. Mike and Tim are the leaders for this curriculum focused on reconciliation that will meet the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. On October 18th, because of outside worship, we will meet at 11:10.
Just Coffee Hour: 11:45am
If you would like to gather for a virtual coffee hour, please email Lynn Pollock for the Zoom link. Meets weekly!
Youth Group: Sunday October 18th: Small Groups
Check your enews for the links. Middle School is at 6 and High School is at 7. Sign up links are in the Youth enews or email Stuart if you don't get the enews.
Small Group Space Reservations
Trinity small groups are now able to reserve in advance select indoor and outdoor spaces. Please email the office to reserve your space and get the sign up link. Please click here to learn more. Thank you to Session and Pastor Judith for taking the time to think through this challenging and evolving issue. We will update this information as it is available.
Operating Status/Small Group Reservations
The church remains closed at this time. Trinity small groups are now able to reserve in advance select indoor and outdoor spaces (which were updated this past week). In August, Session will re-evaluate opening for in person worship no earlier than September 6th. There are a lot of details in this evolving process, please click here to learn more. Thank you to Session and Pastor Judith for taking the time to think through this challenging and evolving issue.
Racial Justice
Racial Justice Updated Resources
Mental Health Spot
Each week the Mental Health Wellness team will share a thought or resource for the week. This week's thought:
Ruth Bader Ginsburg said that she sustained her mental health as a busy young adult and throughout her life because, “Each part of my life gave me respite from the other.” How do you find respite?
Upcoming:
CHADD of Northern Virginia is doing a series of Tuesday evening lectures for parents and for adults about how to live with ADHD during Covid-19. For the entire series, click here: https://www.chadd.net/chapter-events/115. For the October 13 presentation on "The Secret Power of a Growth Mindset in Children and Adults with ADHD," click here.