It has been a truly remarkable year, where God has, yet again, shown us His loving faithfulness and goodness. God led us to launch a third Sunday morning worship service, this one in Darien. In the first three months, we came close to running out of seats as many new families have responded to God’s invitation and welcome. And after 18 years of pitching our tent in myriad locations midweek, God blessed us with our own state-of-the-art Ministry Center for the entire church family and wider community that is a place to go deeper, to care more widely, and to grow in the knowledge and love of God in word and action. I N H I S G R E AT L O V E ,
Drew Williams
SENIOR PASTOR
Trinity’s Mission Statement In 2017, there was a desire to give thanks to God for just how far we have come as a family and how faithful God has been to us, and to ask Him anew, “Why have you established a community of faith called Trinity?“. Over a period of months, the staff and Council prayed over and discussed aspects of Trinity’s particular “why.” As followers of Christ, we are called
to connect with one another, grow in our love for God, and serve locally and globally. In a deliberately Jesus-centric fashion, our renewed mission statement captures these three essential dimensions of our life together in God and articulates our shared purpose — the Kingdom cause that we are all joined in. The mission statement is presented here, along with practical next steps you can take.
Take Your Next Step
Our passion is to see the love of Jesus… ...at the center of each life
...at the heart of every community
S U N D AY
B E Y O N D S U N D AY
B E YO N D O U R S E L V E S
Come to Sunday services regularly
Join a group
Join a team
Attend a retreat
...and as the source of all our actions
Lead a group Serve with an outreach partner
Invite others
Join the mission of God in your everyday life
Ministry Center After a decade-long search, 2017 was of great celebration as we opened the doors to the Ministry Center at 5 River Road in Cos Cob! The Ministry Center is already filled with life and is helping us to meet the needs of our church family and the wider community. The new space has already enabled: New children to join our reimagined midweek Trinity Kids group (All Stars), over 50% of whom are new to Trinity and/or come from families without a faith background. Many women who are new to Trinity to find community and friendship through the local Women’s Retreat. Trinity students to invite their friends to worship nights which are now able to be held at a consistent venue. 5 new and 9 existing groups (Bible studies, classes, etc.) to meet because a space is now available for them to do so; creating an environment where our church can grow in community and in faith. 75% increase in the number of people able to participate in Alpha with a new, comfortable space in which to hold the course. The Trinity Ministry Center is truly an answer to many years of prayer, and we praise God for His provision at this important moment for our church!
New Service in Darien October 1, 2017, marked the start of a new, exciting chapter in the life of the Trinity family as we launched a Sunday worship service in Darien, CT! In the few short months since it began, the Darien service has grown to an average attendance of close to 200 adults, children and students, the majority of whom were not part of the Trinity launch team (representing approx. 35-40 new families!). It has been amazing to see how God had already prepared the hearts of many existing Trinity people and others who are new to Trinity to join in what He is doing. Those attending the Darien service speak of “the tangible presence of God” being in the room, the buzz of conversation in the lobby after the service, and the joy of seeing people they know in the community finding Trinity and so quickly feeling at home here. We are so thankful to God!
Missions, Outreach & Justice O R G A N I Z AT I O N S W E S E R V E D :
Alpha USA Bridgeport Rescue Mission Building One Community Greenwich Center for Hope & Renewal Elinor Martin Residence for Mother & Child Fellowship of Christian Athletes First Loved Ministries FOCUS - Fairfield County Global Hope India Global PEHT International Justice Mission JENGA Midnight Run - NYC Neighbor to Neighbor New Covenant Center Operation Christmas Child
Partners In Health Person to Person World Relief Young Life - Greenwich Young Life - Stamford serving/served with JENGA in Uganda: Alan & Christy Valentine (long-term) Lorraine Bixler (short-term) Danielle Vann (short-term)
“[Being a greeter on Sundays] has opened up connection and joy and perspective.
“Our small group challenged us to become as invested in God as we were in our successes in our lives.”
- Susan Elliott
- Demic Tipitino
“My week at SummerQuest was so amazing. My favorite part overall was program [nightly time of worship, prayer and teaching]. I felt like the whole room was filled with the Holy Spirit and everyone there was having a great time. I would recommend going to SummerQuest. You’re going to get so much closer to God. You’re going to make friends you will have forever.”
- Ava Viscarello
Who to contact about Children (birth - 5 th grade) Scott Tilton Youth (6 th-12 th grade) Josh Barton Adult Groups Katie Evans Worship services: Greenwich Andy Hayball Worship services: Darien Ben Valentine Volunteering on a Sunday service team: Greenwich Katie Evans Volunteering on a Sunday service team: Darien Candice Behrens Pastoral care Beth Bull Prayer Elena Williams Missions, Outreach & Justice Andy Hayball Music and the arts Dave Edwards Videos, photography, social media Julien Jarry Weekly emails and newsletters Katie Stallard Finances Mike Iodice
Trinity Council The current Council is composed of: Stephanie Harbour ( Co-Chair), Bill King ( Co-Chair), Andrew Barnett, Rod Bourgeois, Mike Cunnion, Jeff Eberwein, Andy Hayball (Executive Pastor), Georgia Higbie (Finance Chair), Irenee May, Jill Marchak, Barb Morris, Drew Williams (Senior Pastor) and Nicole Zasowski
Celebrating T W E N T Y
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