All-Church Retreats: Spring One-Day Retreat and Fall Weekend Retreat

Each Fall Trinity sponsors a weekend all-church retreat.  This is a chance for families to get away from their heavily scheduled lives here in Northern Virginia and attend a weekend event where calendars and planners are optional. A few years ago, we added  a one-day Spring retreat option at Meadowkirk, just an hour west of Trinity. It will offer the same worship, fun and fellowship opportunities as the Fall Retreat, without the weekend-long commitment or long drive.   The 2017 Spring Retreat will be April 23. The 2017 Fall retreat is October 20-22 at Massanetta Springs.   

All-Church Meals 
Rally Day Joint Service and Luncheon - On the Sunday after Labor Day our church community gathers for a kick-off Sunday that celebrates our life together and our life in Christ. This is one of our “Name Tag” Sundays when we intentionally have the whole community together for a joint worship service and congregational meal. The joint service begins at 10:30 and is followed by a pot-luck luncheon.

Annual Meeting Joint Service and Luncheon - Every Presbyterian congregation is required to have an annual meeting. This is a chance to hear about the ministries of the church and what we have accomplished and where we are going as a church. We also elect elders at this meeting, who will join the Session in June. We make this one of our name tag Sundays and take the opportunity to have a joint worship service, followed by our congregational meeting and a potluck luncheon. 

Ash Wednesday Soup Supper - This delicious dinner of soup and bread in Fellowship Hall precedes the annual Ash Wednesday Service in the sanctuary. This is a special Wednesday night supper when we hope to have participation beyond those who come to Wednesday night supper as a part of their choir practice schedule. Sign up in the bulletin or narthex so we know how much soup to prepare. The dinner begins at 5:30. The service is at 7:00 p.m. 

Easter Brunch - We welcome visitors, guests, and visiting family members with a warm treat in Easter fellowship around the breakfast tables. A "Sonrise" service in our outdoor chapel kicks off this exciting three-worship service Sunday, and all worshipers are invited to share breakfast/brunch from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Set up a table, provide a dish, or just be a welcoming presence. Volunteer to help with set up, clean-up, or being in the kitchen for a shift by contacting the chair of our Fellowship Ministry. 

Church Picnic - Our annual Trinity Church picnic is a highlight of the year! Usually held on the first or second Sunday in June (check the calendar) the picnic Sunday begins with a joint worship service which includes the reception of our confirmands into full membership in the church. This is one of our ‘Name Tag Sundays,” since we share a joint service and meal. Following the joint worship service we gather on the front lawn for great food, a moon bounce for the children, and what we hope is a glorious day for hanging around to chat with new and old friends. Contact the Fellowship Ministry chair if you would like to help. 

Church Wide Fellowship Activities

Easter Egg-stravangza
The Easter Egg-stravangza is a morning for children and families to gather to make crafts and dye eggs, followed by an egg hunt for children 5th grade and under.  This fun morning brings the community and church together to celebrate Easter with our littlest family members.

Concerts 
Throughout the year Trinity hosts evening and daytime concerts ranging from handbells, to choir, to jazz, to rock bands.  Stay tuned to the Trinity Connects e-news and the website for updates on the latest concerts.  

Advent Activities
December is a wonderful time to experience Trinity.  Annual activities include: Caroling and Chili Supper, Advent Worship Services on Wednesdays, Cookie Exchange, Advent Workshop for families, and special music opportunities.  See the calendar and bulletin or enews for updates on this year's activities.

Groups and Gatherings

Trinity Book Club - The Trinity Book Club is a great way to get to know members of the Trinity community and to explore some good books together. Each month the group chooses a book with spiritual themes and meets for dessert and discussion in a member’s home. Monthly meetings are on the first Monday of the month. Open to new readers/participants. Contact Pricilla Hoffman Stowe or Willa Lutz for more information. 


Contemplative Prayer Group - Contemplative prayer call us to be more aware of God’s presence and action. It means being able “to see God in everything and everything in God”, to quote a passage in “Companions in Christ”. Such activity requires personal discipline and the support of others who serve as spiritual directors for one another. For more than five years, a small group of persons have been meeting at Trinity to seek such insights into their lives. Members commit them- selves for a year of study and prayer, and meet monthly at Trinity, or as of late, in the homes of group members. If you are seeking such a prayer group, contact either Cindy Bare, or Bill Plitt. The group meets on the last Tuesday of the month from 7-9 P.M. 

Softball.  Trinity fields a softball team, the Sluggers each Spring.  If you know how the game is played (and even if you don't, we have taught foreign exchange students how to play!) come on out and join the fun or just come cheer us on!  Contact Doug Gardner for more information.

 Men's Fellowship is robust at Trinity and men of all ages gather frequently for ball games, beer and brats, football games, bowling and more.  The men also band together to help with church wide events as well.  Check the bulletin for updates on the next outing and check the Men's Fellowship page.