New! September: Trinity on the Green and Screen
This fall we will continue with online worship and connections while also providing new opportunities to connect in person and online. All in person opportunities require masks, physical distancing, and sign up (limited numbers for physical distancing and acoustics). Mark your calendars and be sure to check back for the links and more opportunities.

Trinity on the Green (in person & outside)
Prayer Service: Thursdays at 6pm at the Courtyard
See Trinity friends and share your prayer concerns with others in realtime as we come together for about thirty minutes with short scripture reflections, sharing of joys and concerns, and prayer. We will meet in the Courtyard or upper parking lot depending on the numbers.  The rain back will be to use the Calvin Hall gym space for those who are comfortable coming indoors.  Please bring a chair, mask, and sign up here.

Worship: September 13th and October 10th: Worship on the front lawn of Trinity with singing (with masks on) at the end of worship. We ask you bring your own chair, mask, and sign up.  We will send out the bulletin with music lyrics, prayers and more on Saturday.  

Trinity on the Screen (virtual)
Weekly worship and online gatherings will still happen every week!
Mondays: Evening Prayer Video
Pastor Judith and Pastor Aaron will continue their pandemic evening prayers.  Click here for the prayers, including past prayers.
Tuesday: Zoom prayer at 6 p.m.
We will also offer a Tuesday Zoom prayer service for those who want a more interactive on-line worship experience.  See Trinity friends and share your prayer concerns with others in realtime as we come together for short scripture reflections, sharing of joys and concerns, and prayer. Check your enews for the Zoom link or email the office.
Sunday Zoom with Judith at 4 p.m.  Chat about the sermon and other topics with Judith.  Contact the office for the link or check your enews.
Sundays: Online worship with video, children's moment, podcast, and order of worship can be accessed here.

New Ways to Give: Text  (UPDATED NUMBER)

Trinity now offers the ability to text a donation to Trinity though Tithe.ly, the new giving platform we are transitioning to over the next few months. It is simple to start. Text GIVE to 833 940 3026.  (We apologize we had the wrong number the first time we sent this out.) The first time you text the number, you are directed to a set of instructions to set up an account with Tithe.ly. After that, when you text from the same phone number, all you have to do is text a dollar amount. The system defaults to the Operating Fund, but other funds are available as described in the set up. This service is part of the new giving platform so your password you have used for online giving (site organic) the past few years will not work for the texting account.

This change offers several benefits behind the scenes and also should be easier for people to set up donations, pledges, split their donations to multiple funds, and opt to cover the cost of the transactions in their donation. Thank you for your support of Trinity and its mission and stay tune for more information in the next Messenger.

Horizons Book Virtual Study: Sign up today!
We will be meeting on the second Tuesday of the month, at 7:00 via Zoom starting October 13th. In October we will be discussing the video, American Gospel: Christ Alone which is available on Netflix and on Prime video. Watch it on your own and be ready for an animated discussion. New members always welcome; contact Beth B for more information and the Zoom link.

Eviction Awareness
Trinity as a discerning member of VOICE (Virginians Organized for Interfaith Community Engagement) is working with other faith communities to help renters facing evictions. Data indicates that over half of renters self-evict because they don't know about the eviction prevention help available. If you have friends, coworkers, PTAs, service staff, or others who might benefit from knowing what's available, please pass this VOICE flyer on.

Outside Worship: Sunday October 11th, 18th and November 8th
The next outside worship will be at October 11 at 10am (music lead by Robert Stocks) on the front lawn of Trinity.   We have added an additional date on  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.

Sunday Bible Study starting September 27th: 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.

In person Adult Sunday Class on Reconciliation starting on October 4th
This class will meet on the 1st & 3rd Sundays in the courtyard at 10:10am.It will coincide 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.Sign up for the class.

Zoom with Judith at 4pm
Chat about the sermon or whatever is on your mind. Email the office for the link.

Youth Sunday School at 10:10
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. Starting in October, an adult class will be held at the same time.

Children’s Sunday school

We have opportunities to chat about God with your family. Please email Ben to get on the Sunday school list where we send out weekly resources for easy chats with your kids. Also we ask that you register your child so we are ready if we are able to do Sunday school in person this year. Register your child for Sunday school by clicking the link and filling out the form (even if you registered last year).

New Middle Schooler?
 If there's someone in your family who just started middle school, make sure to email youth@trinityarlington.org to get weekly youth announcements. 

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.

Assistance for Wildfires, Hurricane Laura, Iowa Derecho, and Beirut Victims

The Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is responding to help those affected by the wildfires, Hurricane Laura, the Iowa Derecho, and the Beirut Explosion. Please help them with prayers and donations by clicking here.

Session Highlights from September
Click here to catch up on the Session meeting from September 8th.

In person Adult Education starting October 4th
This class will meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month in the courtyard.  It will coincide with the Youth 10:10 class and also follow the same curriculum so drop off your youth and come on over  (you don't have to drop off your youth in the parking lot, anyone is welcome to come!).  If interested, please email Ben for the sign up.

Fall Book Challenge Classes start Sept 20th 
“So You Want to Talk About Race,” by Ijeoma Oluo. This fall, the Racial Justice Group plans to sponsor a 6-8 week discussion of this understandable, readable introduction to a plethora of particular issues, from “Is it really about race?,” to police brutality, cultural appropriation, micro-aggressions, “I just got called racist!,” and more. Each week will focus on a different topic, based on one or two of the book’s chapters. Whether you are just beginning to try to understand these issues or have been reading and thinking about them for a long time, this book has something to offer. The class will meet on Sundays at 11:00am beginning Sept 20 and continuing through Nov 8. It will be offered in two formats:
Zoom: led by Gillian McClelland and Sue Bodner
In-Person : led by Heather Anderson Please email the class leaders to sign up. Zoom class is limited to 12 people, In-person limited to 10 people.

Assistance for Hurricane Laura, Iowa Derecho, and Beirut Victims
The Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is responding to help those affected by Hurricane Laura, the Iowa Derecho, and the Beirut Explosion. Please help them with prayers and donations by clicking here

Assistance for Wildfires, Hurricane Laura, Iowa Derecho, and Beirut Victims
The Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is responding to help those affected by the wildfires, Hurricane Laura, the Iowa Derecho, and the Beirut Explosion. Please help them with prayers and donations by clicking here.

New Ministry Chairs Needed:  Administration and Christian Education

Two Ministry chairs have reached their term limits and we need new leadership for these positions.

Admin Ministry   It’s time for a new Chair of the Administration Ministry. It’s a meaningful position for Trinity as you lead the administration budget and processes for the Church. If you’ve got a knack for budgeting, financial and Human Resources this would be a great fit for you.  Please let Julie Bradsher know of your interest.

Christian Education Christian Education and Nurture ministry is looking for a new chair as well.  If you have interest in education, childcare, youth group, and more, please consider being the chair.  As an added bonus, the previous chair kept AMAZING notes and calendar items so your job is really well documented.  If interested, please contact Judith or Ben (who serves on the committee).