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December 27, 2009 ~ Christmas 1 December 20, 2009 ~ Advent 4 December 13, 2009 ~ Advent 3 December 6, 2009 ~ Advent 2 November 29, 2009 ~ Advent 1 November 22, 2009 ~ Reign of Christ November 15, 2009 ~ Pentecost 24 November 8, 2009 ~ Pentecost 23 November 1, 2009 ~ All Saints October 25, 2009 ~ Pentecost 21 / Reformation (observed) October 18, 2009 ~ Pentecost 20 October 11, 2009 ~ Pentecost 19 / Thanksgiving October 4, 2009 ~ Pentecost 18 September 27, 2009 ~ Pentecost 17
  • This morning, we celebrate the baptisms of four --count 'em, four!-- infants in the parish: Carson Gerald James Goodyear, son of Heidi Ziegler & Pete Goodyear; Wesley Adam Preidt, son of Adam and Kristal (Stere) Preidt; Shelby Faith Cook, daughter of Andy & Martha (Gingrich) Cook ; and Blake Mitchell Ricketts, son of Dave & Brenda (Bowman) Ricketts My Lord, what a morning!

  • Our current Adult Learning series --this week featuring Dean Clarke-- continues to help set the stage for this November's Faithful Journey stewardship program. The series is called "My Life as God's Steward."

  • The September 20 issue of Trinity Dove is available online and in the mail-slots. Go to the Trinity Dove page to retrieve a copy.

September 20, 2009 ~ Pentecost 16
  • This morning, Trinity's ELW is hosting a noon-hour 100-Mile Diet Lunch to raise funds for Camp Edgewood.

  • Our new Adult Learning series --this week featuring Rick Ritz-- continues to help set the stage for this November's Faithful Journey stewardship program. The series is called "My Life as God's Steward."

  • Our community welcomes news of the September 12 birth of Colton Delroy, a son for Daryl Smith & Susan Yutzi-Smith.

  • We are in the second-to-last day of family portraits for Trinity's 175th Anniversary Parish Album! To sign up, call Buck Roth at 519.662-1717.

  • The September 20 issue of Trinity Dove is available online and in the mail-slots. Go to the Trinity Dove page to retrieve a copy.

September 13, 2009 ~ Pentecost 15
  • Following the Labour Day long weekend, our Anchor Community comes together in grand style with the blessing of the Faith Adventures back-packs.

  • Our Sanctuary Community gathers to celebrate the terrific ministry of Pastor Rob Wiesner. A pot-luck supper follows.

  • A new Adult Learning series begins this morning to help set the stage for this November's Faithful Journey stewardship program. The series is called "My Life as God's Steward." The first session is a Bible Study designed and offered by Pastors Lavergne and Anderson.

  • Our community welcomes news of the Saturday wedding of Michael Mohr and Cheryl Dupuis.

  • Our community welcomes news of the September 9 birth of Violet Ann, a daughter for Rodrick & Becky (Ruthig) Bender.

  • We are now booking the last 5 days (this coming Thursday through Monday) of family portraits for Trinity's 175th Anniversary Parish Album! To sign up, call Buck Roth at 519.662-1717.

  • The September 20 issue of Trinity Dove is available online. Go to the Trinity Dove page to retrieve a copy. The print version will be out on Thursday.

September 6, 2009 ~ Pentecost 14
  • Our community welcomes news of the Saturday wedding of Ashley Mueller and Chris Aarts.

  • Trinity's Affirmation Ministry campers are back from a terrific week at Edgewood. Terrific job, Pastor Anne and staff.

  • We are now booking a second series (September 17-21) of family portraits for Trinity's 175th Anniversary Parish Album! You can sign up here!

August 30, 2009 ~ Pentecost 13
  • We are grateful for the preaching of Pastor Bob Thaler this morning. We honour his time among us... There's cake!

  • Photography has begun on Trinity's 175th Anniversary Parish Album! You can sign up here!

August 23, 2009 ~ Pentecost 12
  • The August 23 issue of Trinity Dove is available online and in print, together with several inserts. Go to the Trinity Dove page to retrieve a copy.

  • Our community receives word that Pastor Lavergne will be on a medical leave beginning August 27.

  • Some 275 individuals and families have signed-up to participate in Trinity's 175th Anniversary Parish Album! You can too, here.

August 16, 2009 ~ Pentecost 11
  • Our community welcomes the return to ministry of Pastor Anne Anderson who has been on Parental leave. Glad to have you back!

  • Following Anchor Community worship, we gather to celebrate the birthday of Joyce Roth.

  • Our community welcomes the birth, August 2, of Tyler Laurence Ferguson, a son for Julie (Steinberg) and Troy Ferguson.

  • The 2009 Faithful Journey Stewardship Kit has been posted to the Web. You'll find it here.

  • Some 265 individuals and families have signed-up to participate in Trinity's 175th Anniversary Parish Album! You can too, here.

August 9, 2009 ~ Pentecost 10
  • Our community welcomes the birth, August 4, of Gabriel Johnson Earl Nickolas, a son for Debbie (Ting) and Todd Nickolas.

  • Our community grieves the death, August 6, of Barb Otterbein at the age of 75. A funeral service will be held at Trinity on Tuesday, August 11, at 11 am.

  • This morning, we welcome Eastern Synod guests Jeff Pym, Director of Stewardship & Resource Development, and Treasurer, Keith Myra, to receive a giant Endowment Fund cheque.

  • Some 240 individuals and families have signed-up to participate in Trinity's 175th Anniversary Parish Album! You can too, here.

August 2, 2009 ~ Pentecost 9
  • The parish is quiet as the long weekend and a few days of much-treasured sun see people on day trips and away to cottages and camps.

  • Our ELW offers an invitation to a One-Hundred Mile Lunch to take place on September 20. Willing worker welcome!

  • Some 225 individuals and families have signed-up to participate in Trinity's 175th Anniversary Parish Album! You can too, here.

July 26, 2009 ~ Pentecost 8
  • We are grateful for the preaching of Pastor Bob Thaler this morning.

  • Our community welcomes the baptism of Aasia Valentina Dupree, daughter of Val (Schaaf) and Kevin Dupree.

  • Time to join the over 200 individuals and families and sign-up to participate in Trinity's 175th Anniversary Parish Album! You can do it here.

July 19, 2009 ~ Pentecost 7
  • Our community welcomes the birth, July 11, of Owen Davis Bowslaugh, a son for Katie Schwartz and Allen Bowslaugh.

  • A proclamation --see it here-- has us looking forward to celebrating the ministries of Bob Thaler and Rob Wiesner.

  • Our community welcomes the birth, July 15, of Owen Robert Cape, a son for Amy (Bender) and Brendan Cape.

  • Our community welcomes the birth, July 5, of Shelby Faith Cook, a daughter for Martha (Gingerich) and Andy Cook.

  • Time to join the other 140 individuals and families and sign-up to participate in Trinity's 175th Anniversary Parish Album! You can do it here.

July 12, 2009 ~ Pentecost 6
  • This morning, Syd Hills is on deck to preside & preach at our Anchor community worship. We are grateful.

  • Behind the scenes, Trinity Anniversary and Stewardship Task Groups are busy preparing for our anniversary celebrations and stewardship program. These people do great work!

  • Time to sign-up to participate in Trinity's 175th Anniversary Parish Album! You can do it here.

  • Semi-annual offering statements are out.

July 5, 2009 ~ Pentecost 5
  • This morning, we welcome Trinity's own indefatigable and gracious Syd Hills as presider & preacher at our Anchor community worship. We are grateful.

  • Time to sign-up to participate in Trinity's 175th Anniversary Parish Album! You can do it here.

  • Semi-annual offering statements will be available next Sunday (July 12).

June 28, 2009 ~ Pentecost 4
  • This morning, we welcome Carol Weicker as guest soloist at our Anchor community worship.

  • This evening, our Sanctuary Community welcomes the local community of Jamaican guest workers to join us for worship and supper.

  • 121 families have signed-up to participate in Trinity's 175th Anniversary Parish Album. You can sign-up here to join the crowd.

  • Trinity's Scott Malloch is offering an Edgewood summer blog called Campers Delight. See what he has to say at Lutherans Connect hosted by Sherry Coman who, herself, has a familiar and interesting collection of blogs. Her most recent is Nureyev.

  • Semi-annual offering statements will be available July 12.

June 21, 2009 ~ Pentecost 3 + Father's Day
  • Today, it's Church Music Sunday in the parish. We celebrate the magnificent work of Gywin Murray, the Trinity Choir and Affirmation Singers.

  • Our community gathers at the conclusion of our morning worship to consider a five-year extension to Pastor Anne's call. The church is full with people lining the back wall and the back side isles. Lori Arnott describes the thinking of the Mutual Ministry Team around particulars of Anne's call. Moving speeches are offered by Nancy Dale, Rick Trafford and Scott Malloch. At length, the congregation votes 168 to 2 to extend Pr. Anne's call to the fall of 2014. The news is greeted with cheers and boisterous applause to underscore an altogether-terrific affirmation of Anne's ministry and a wonderful morning. SDG.

  • People have been enthusiastic about signing-up on-line to participate in Trinity's 175th Anniversary Parish Album. You can sign-up here to join the crowd. At the end of the day, over 80 families have signed-on. Astonishing!

  • The June 21 issue of Trinity Dove is available online and in print. Go to the Trinity Dove page to retrieve a copy.

  • In a bold new endeavour, this past week some 200 families received an electronic edition of Trinity Dove with an invitation to consider receiving it this way in future.

  • Look for the June 13 edition of What's the Buzz? to keep abreast of Anniversary & Stewardship Task Group efforts. This past week, Trinity's Council affirmed the work and direction of these two groups.

June 14, 2009 ~ Pentecost 2
  • Today, we celebrate Ray Merner Sunday in the parish.

  • Our community welcomes news of the Saturday wedding of Greg Ropp and Steph Greenbeck.

  • This morning, our Anchor Community is honoured to have Pastor Bob Thaler preaching at worship.

  • The June 21 issue of Trinity Dove is available online. Go to the Trinity Dove page to retrieve a copy. The print version will be out on Thursday.

  • Look for the June 13 edition of What's the Buzz? to keep abreast of Anniversary & Stewardship Task Group efforts.

  • Look for the June 14 edition of Trinity's Life-Long Learning plan to become familiar with this fall and winter's Adult Leaning program.

  • Sign-up here to participate in Trinity's terrific 175th Anniversary Parish Album. Do it today!

June 7, 2009 ~ Holy Trinity
  • Our Faith Adventures Sunday School hosts a terrific congregational carnival after worship. Wonderful!

May 31, 2009 ~ Pentecost
  • The Faith Adventures kids are off on a litterwalk after worship this morning.

  • We receive word that Bishop Michael Pryse will be joining us on the Feast of The Reign of Christ, November 22, to kick off our 175th Anniversary celebrations.

May 24, 2009 ~ Easter 7
  • Today, we celebrate Bob Ruthig Sunday in the parish. There is cake!

  • The May 24 issue of Trinity Dove is available online. Go to the Trinity Dove page to retrieve a copy.

  • A new edition of Trinity's listing of Council Members & Portfolios is available on-line. Visit the Documents page to retrieve a copy.

  • A new edition of Trinity's Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual is available on-line. Visit the Documents page to retrieve a copy.
May 17, 2009 ~ Easter 6
  • The May 24 issue of Trinity Dove is available online today. Go to the Trinity Dove page to retrieve a copy. The print edition will appear on Thursday.

  • A new Worship Rota is out today. It takes us into December. Go to the Documents page to retrieve a copy.
May 10, 2009 ~ Easter 5 + Mother's Day
  • This morning, at our Anchor Community worship, we celebrate the baptism of Trent Kenneth Deckert, son of Catherine (Weigel) and Travis Deckert.

  • This evening, our Sanctuary Community hosts Keith "Papa" Thom, at worship and for supper, as he returns to Waterloo County from his Here-to-the-West-Coast-and-Back Shepherd's Pie Tour.

May 3, 2009 ~ Easter 4
  • Our community grieves deeply the April 30 stillbirth of Willow, daughter of Lori (Schmitt) & Mike Otterbein. We shall gather at Wilmot Centre Missionary Church to mourn with Lori and Mike on Thursday, May 7, at 11 am, with visitation at 10 am. A reception will follow as will a private family burial.

  • This morning, our Anchor Community is honoured to have Stephen Gross, of the Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre, preaching at worship.

April 26, 2009 ~ Easter 3
  • This morning, our Anchor Community is honoured to have Sue Miller-Idzinga and Waterloo-Oxford's Appassionata Choir at worship.

  • Sign-up sheets are being circulated for people (1) to participate in the May 10, 6 pm, Shepherd's Pie Supper hosted by Keith "Papa" Thom who will also be on-deck for Sanctuary at 5 pm; (2) to lend a hand in the May 9 Parish Work Day; (3) to teach, support or shepherd our children in this fall's Faith Adventures Sunday School program.

April 19, 2009 ~ Easter 2
  • This morning, our Anchor Community is honoured to have Pastor Bob Thaler preaching at worship.

  • Our community grieves the death, April 14, of Sandy Lass at the age of 56. A memorial service is anticipated at Trinity on Saturday, May 2, 2009.

  • The April 19 issue of Trinity Dove is available in the mail-slots today. Go to the Trinity Dove page to retrieve a copy.
April 12, 2009 ~ Easter Sunday
  • Our community concludes its celebration of the great Three Days, this morning, with a spectacular celebration of Easter.

  • This morning, our Anchor Community is honoured to have Soprano Sharla Nafziger singing works by Handel, Mozart and others.

  • We are especially grateful to all of the musicians and worship leaders who lent their hands, talents and voices to our faithful journey. We think, especially, of Gywin Murray for her leadership at worship, and of Trinity Choir and Affirmation Singers and of Lisa Hagen and the Easter Vigil Band for their wonderful work.

  • We are grateful to Maggie Racho and friends for organizing and hosting the TYGers' Easter Breakfast.

  • At the Vigil of Easter, we celebrated the baptisms of Nathaniel William Anderson, son of Anne (Hallman) and Trevor Anderson; of Logan Bradley Becker, son of Jennifer (Schwehr) and Brad Becker; of Isabelle Maria Bingeman, daughter of Stephanie Bingeman and Marcus Sandford; and of Sierra Eileen Dupuis and Carlee Rose Mohr, daughters of Mike Mohr and Cheryl Dupuis.

  • The April 19 issue of Trinity Dove is available online today. Go to the Trinity Dove page to retrieve a copy. The print edition will appear on Thursday.
April 5, 2009 ~ Palm Sunday
  • Our community grieves the death, March 29, of Genoeva Bingeman at the age of 85.

  • This morning, our Anchor Community is honoured to have Doctor Mark Harris, Assistant to the Bishop, preaching at worship.

  • Today, we celebrate Ken Seltzer Sunday in the parish.

  • The week ahead promises a rich and astonishing variety of worship opportunities: Maundy Thursday Great Confession (Thursday, 7 pm) with the Trinity Choir; Good Friday "Weeping Tree" Cantata (Friday, 10 am) with the Trinity Choir & friends; Easter Vigil service (Saturday, 7 pm) with the lighting of the new fire, five baptisms and featuring Lisa Hagen & the Easter Vigil Band; Easter Sunday morning (Sunday, 9:30 am) with The Trinity Choir and guest soloist, Soprano Sharla Nafziger. Wow!
March 29, 2009 ~ Lent 5
  • Our community welcomes the birth, March 22, of Madeline Anna Moylan, a daughter for Sarah (Schmidt) and John Moylan.

  • Sign-up sheets are being circulated to participate in the Good Friday / Holy Saturday Prayer Vigil; to provide lilies for Easter; to provide goodies for the Easter Breakfast; to serve as lay counters; to sponsor or participate in Beautiful Unique Girls.

  • A new edition of Trinity's listing of Council Members & Portfolios is available on-line. Visit the Documents page to retrieve a copy.
March 22, 2009 ~ Lent 4
  • This morning, our Anchor Community is honoured to have Pastor Bob Thaler preaching at worship.

  • A new edition of Trinity's listing of Council Members & Portfolios is available on-line. Visit the Documents page to retrieve a copy.
March 15, 2009 ~ Lent 3
  • We continue our Currents in Social Justice Adult Learning series as Bob Kelly talks about war and peace.

  • The March 22 issue of Trinity Dove is available online today. Go to the Trinity Dove page to retrieve a copy. The print edition will appear on Thursday.

  • Our community welcomes the birth, March 9, of Wesley Adam Preidt, a son for Kristal (Stere) & Adam Preidt.

March 8, 2009 ~ Lent 2
  • This morning, our Anchor Community is honoured to have Pastor Bob Thaler preaching at worship.

  • Our community welcomes the birth, March 3, of Carson Gerald James Goodyear, a son for Heidi Ziegler and Pete Goodyear.

  • We welcome the terrific news of the March 3 marriage of Alison Burchatzki (Schwartzentruber) and Paul Mitchell.

  • We continue our Currents in Social Justice Adult Learning series as Brice Balmer joins us for a look at child poverty. Next week, Bob Kelly will be our guest. He'll talk about war and peace.
March 1, 2009 ~ Lent 1
  • Our community grieves the death, February 22, of Glen Brodrecht at the age of 61.

  • We rekindle our Currents in Social Justice Adult Learning series for Lent. New Hamburg's Lindsay Joseph joins us for a look a the Hundred Mile Diet. Next week, Brice Balmer will lead us in a discussion of child poverty.

  • Trinity is on deck for this Wednesday's Soup, Sandwich, Sermon & Song noon-hour fellowship & devotions at Zion United Church.
February 22, 2009 ~ Transfiguration
  • This morning, at our Anchor Community worship, we are honoured to have Pastor Bob Thaler preaching at worship.

  • This week, our community begins the Lenten journey with Ash Wednesday's Imposition of Ashes (7 pm).

  • We conclude our Interesting Lives Adult Learning series with Ray Merner telling his story. Next Week, we begin a new series entitled "Currents in Social Justice." New Hamburg's Lindsay Joseph join us for a look a the Hundred Mile Diet.

  • The February 22 issue of Trinity Dove is available online and in print. Go to the Trinity Dove page to retrieve a copy.

  • Trinity continues to receive contributions toward the New Hamburg Flood Relief Fund to the end of February. Information is available here.

February 15, 2009 ~ Epiphany 6
  • This morning, at our Anchor Community worship, we are honoured to have Pastor/Doctor David Pfrimmer preaching at worship. David is the Dean of Waterloo Lutheran Seminary and a former pastor of Trinity Church.

  • This evening, at our Sanctuary Community worship, we are celebrating the gifts of love and family. A pot-luck supper follows.

  • We continue our Interesting Lives Adult Learning series with Al Junker telling his story. Ray Merner is on for next Sunday.

  • The February 22 issue of Trinity Dove is available online today. Go to the Trinity Dove page to retrieve a copy. The print edition will appear on Thursday.

  • Trinity continues to receive contributions toward the New Hamburg Flood Relief Fund. Information is available here.

February 8, 2009 ~ Epiphany 5
  • This morning, our Anchor Community worship is followed by Trinity's annual congregational meeting.

  • Trinity continues to receive contributions toward the New Hamburg Flood Relief Fund. Information is available here.

February 1, 2009 ~ Epiphany 4
  • We continue our Interesting Lives adult Learning series with Sherry Coman telling her story.

  • Trinity continues to receive contributions toward the New Hamburg Flood Relief Fund. Information is available here.

January 25, 2009 ~ Epiphany 3
  • This morning, at our Anchor Community worship, we are honoured to have Pastor Fred Ludolph preaching and presiding. Fred is also offering some insights into Edgewood's ministry at Adult Learning.

  • Our community welcomes the birth, January 21, of Logan Becker, a son for Brad & Jenn Becker.

  • The 2008 Bulletin of Annual Reports is available today. Go to the Documents page to retrieve a copy.

  • Trinity continues to receive contributions toward the New Hamburg Flood Relief Fund. Information is available here. An application for assistance is available here.

January 18, 2009 ~ Epiphany 2
  • This morning, at our Anchor Community worship, we are honoured to have Pastor Bob Thaler preaching. Edgewood's Fred Ludolph will be on-deck next week!

  • We continue our Interesting Lives adult Learning series with Lori Arnott telling her story.

  • Trinity continues to receive contributions toward the New Hamburg Flood Relief Fund. Information is available here. An application for assistance is available here.

  • The print edition of the January 18 issue of Trinity Dove is available in the mail-slots.

  • 2008 charitable donation income tax receipts are available this morning.
January 11, 2009 ~ The Baptism of Our Lord
  • This morning, we celebrate the baptisms of Emily Anne O'Donoghue, daughter of Jessica (Chester) and Michael O'Donoghue; and of Iris Mae Wettlaufer, daughter of Anesa (Mason) and Bryan Wettlaufer. At the same liturgy, Keith & Lynn Thompson (Anglican), Ed & Marjorie Stix (St. John's, Waterloo), Lynnette Eberschlag & Andrew Moss (St.Stephen's, Kitchener and Plattsville United) join the parish.

  • Trinity is receiving contributions toward the New Hamburg Flood Relief Fund. Information is available here. An application for assistance is available here.

  • The January 18 issue of Trinity Dove is available online today. Go to the Trinity Dove page to retrieve a copy. The print edition will appear on Thursday.

  • We begin the latest installment in our Interesting Lives adult Learning series with Edward Faruzel telling his story after our Anchor Community worship.

January 4, 2009 ~ Christmas 2 (Epiphany observed)
  • Today, it's Mike & Rose Mueller Sunday in the parish. That means there will be cake! We are grateful to Mike & Rose for their long-time stewardship of Trinity's Tape Ministry.
December 28, 2008 ~ Christmas 1
  • Our community grieves the death, December 26, of Sandy McCorkindale at the age of 56. A memorial service will take place on Wednesday, December 31, at 11 am.

  • Members are reminded that to qualify for a 2008 tax credit offerings must be forwarded to the church by December 31. The post is monitored into 2009 to catch any straggling mail.
December 21, 2008 ~ Advent 4
  • Our community enjoys a terrific choir service, this morning, followed by the Faith Adventures Christmas program. Wonderful!

  • Our Community will celebrate Christmas on Christmas Eve at 7 and 11 pm.

  • Our community is reminded of Monday's annual Christmas Blood Donor Clinic hosted by Trinity Church at Waterloo-Oxford DSS.

  • As always, we hear many words of appreciation for the terrific Christmas ministry of our choirs, soloists and musicians, worship ministers, decorators and artists, ELW members, Priscillas, Faith Adventures staff and children.

  • Members are reminded that to qualify for a 2008 tax credit offerings must be forwarded to the church by December 31. The post is monitored into 2009 to catch any straggling mail.
December 14, 2008 ~ Advent 3
  • Our community welcomes the birth, December 10, of Nathaniel William Anderson, a baby for Pr. Anne & Trevor Anderson.

  • This morning, at our Anchor Community worship, we are honoured to have Pastor Bob Thaler preaching. This evening, Pastor Rob Wiesner will begin to regularly preside at Sanctuary. On December 1, Pastor Helen Toman began to assist with pastoral care. Together with other colleagues, these friends are helping us to carry the ball while Pastor Anne is off. We are very grateful.

  • The December 21 issue of Trinity Dove is available online. Go to the Trinity Dove page to retrieve a copy.

  • We conclude this portion of our adult Learning series called "Currents in Social Justice." Mark Yantzi joins us this morning to talk about restorative justice.

December 7, 2008 ~ Advent 2
  • Our community grieves the death, this morning, of Christopher Lindner, at the age of nine. The funeral will take place at Trinity Church on Thursday at 11 am.

  • Our community awaits the imminent birth of a child to Pr. Anne and Trevor. The baby is due any day... hour... minute...

  • The Advent Mitten Tree is in full bloom! Tomorrow, the Advent tree comes down while the Christmas tree goes up. The warm winter woollies will be placed in Trinity's Christmas Hampers.

  • We continue our adult Learning program called "Currents in Social Justice." Wilma Marie Bindernagel joins us this morning to talk about GHDA and KAIROS.

November 30, 2008 ~ Advent 1
  • Today, Captive Free from Minneapolis, MN, is joining us for our Anchor and Sanctuary worship. A pot-luck will follow Sanctuary.

  • Trinity Choir joins other area choirs for this evening's Advent Choir Concert at Steinmann Mennonite.

  • The Advent Mitten Tree is blooming this morning!.

  • We continue our adult Learning program called "Currents in Social Justice." Dr. Oz Arnal joins us this morning to talk about the Church.

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