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In response to the recent survey about small group offerings on race and racism, we are excited to announce two new events!

Book Discussion

Date: Monday evenings, Sept. 28 to (TBA)
Time: 7:30-9
Leader: Bob Gibbs
Book: White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism (please purchase a copy before the first class)

Movie Discussion Night

Date: October 13
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Documentary: 13th
Availability: YouTube at https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=krfcq5pF8u8  and also on Netflix
Viewer Guide: To be sent to sign-ups

Sign-up for either one or both here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0e45a4af2da0fe3-book

Trinity has resumed in-person worship.

For everyone’s health and safety, each Sunday we have a limited number of seats available.

• In order to attend, you MUST sign up through the Sign Up Genius (link below).
• You will need to make sure that you adjust the “quantity” slot on your sign up to match the number of people in your family who are coming.
• We have included a short “How To” video below if you are at all unsure of how to handle the sign up part.
• On the sign up, you will see a Covenant for In-Person Worship.
• It is very important that you take the time to read  the Covenant for In-Person Worship,  and if you choose to attend worship, you must mark that you agree to all the statements listed in the covenant. Again, your health and safety is our top priority.
• In respect for others, please considering attending alternate Sundays so that everyone has a chance to participate in the in-person worship.
• There are no standing reservations; you must sign up for each service you wish to attend

These are important points as you make your plans to attend in-person worship service:

• Nursery will be available for children ages 4 and younger. You must sign up for a nursery slot. If you choose not to use the nursery, children are welcome to sit with you, and they would be counted in your regular reservation quantity.
  • For those wishing to use the nursery, you must sign your children up below in the Nursery slot. If you have more than one child going to the nursery, please make sure to reserve a slot for each child. Parents, you will still need to sign yourselves up in the worship slots.
  • For drop off, you will use the nursery entrance off of the courtyard (the courtyard faces Duval St). A staff member will meet you to take temperatures. All nursery staff will be wearing masks, children are not required to. After drop off, parents will need to exit back out into the courtyard and enter the sanctuary through the Park Ave entrance.
• If you are a member with FOB access to the building, please note that those will be disabled on Sundays. Everyone must enter and exut the sanctuary through the Park Ave entrance only.
• Greeters/Ushers/Temperature takers do NOT need to sign up for the service if  volunteering in one of these capacities. If you have any family members coming with you, please DO sign them up.
• Everyone will be required to wear a mask. (Masks will be available if you need one.)
• Temperatures will be checked before entering sanctuary, not to exceed 100.4 degrees.
• Hand sanitizer will be provided and must be used before entering the sanctuary.
• Physical distancing of 6 ft or more will be required except for family members.
• All attending will acknowledge that there will be NO congregational singing.
• Seating will be designated and guided by hosts from our greeting team.
• Children may sit with their parents. Childcare will be available beginning in October.
• Worship will continue to be broadcast on our Live Stream Channel and on 100.7 FM.

Please see our video for a step-by-step instructions for in-person worship when you arrive.

If you have any questions at all, please feel free to email Amy Leach ([email protected])

In-person worship signup is now available for February 28, 2021.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0e45a4af2da0fe3-inperson21

“How to” video for signing-up:

Lay Academy is a series of adult education classes offered in five separate terms from September to May. Study topics are of general interest as well as for spiritual growth. Classes are open to the general public in addition to the Trinity congregation.

Table of Contents

September 9 – October 28, 2020

Tuesdays

Things to Do At Home
At Home with Mista C (Tuesday 9/29 at 7:00 p.m.)
Our new Director of Music, Chris Titko, shares about his faith, his children, theater, movies and the arts in an interactive format. The class will conclude with your questions., shares about his faith, his children, theater, movies and the arts in an interactive ss will conclude with your questions.

At Home with Marti Chumbler (Tuesday, 10/20 at 7:00 p.m.)
Come find your inner bread maker at this fun at home class! Marti will lead you on how to make a delicious loaf of bread. (Needed ingredients will be emailed to those who sign up.) our

Wednesdays

7:00 BFC Fit Mix
This class will be taught by our BFC Exercise team. During this session, this class will focus on strength training, stretching, and nutrition. If you are new to the BFC program, please email Beth Curry at [email protected] for a participation waiver.

7:00 Our Children – Our Future  (Large Group Programs & Discussion)
Even before the COVID crisis hit, it’s been noted that there are two Tallahassees: one whose residents earn a living wage or are relatively affluent and another struggling with poverty and all of its effects. In Leon County, 43% of residents live at or below the poverty line, including over 3,000 children under the age of 5. Children living in poverty are at greater risk for academic, health, and safety issues. In this series we’ll hear from leaders of community organizations focused on addressing issues facing children and explore what a Children’s Services Council might do to improve the lives of children in our community. See list of sessions.

9:00 Parenting Village
Leader: Amy Leach
It takes a village…especially in the middle of a pandemic! Put the kids to bed and come join us for some well deserved adult time.

April 22 – May 13, 2020

Special Topics Programs: Implications for Individuals, Church, and Society in Major Crises

Lay Academy Zoom Series

Series Description
Even before the COVID crisis hit, it’s been noted that there are two Tallahassees: one whose residents earn a living wage or are relatively affluent and another struggling with poverty and all of its effects. In Leon County, 43% of residents live at or below the poverty line, including over 3,000 children under the age of 5. Children living in poverty are at greater risk for academic, health, and safety issues. In this series we’ll hear from leaders of community organizations focused on addressing issues facing children and explore what a Children’s Services Council might do to improve the lives of children in our community.

Weekly Schedule: Wed.,  7 to 8 p.m., Sept. 9 – Oct. 28, 2020

Sept. 9
Preparing for School Readiness
Speaker: Morgan Evers, Community Relations Manager, Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend

Sept. 16
Serving Abused and Neglected Children
Speaker: Deborah Moore, Director, 2nd Judicial Circuit Guardian ad Litem Program

Sept. 23
Addressing Food Insecurity
Speaker: Monique Van Pelt, Executive Director, Second Harvest of the Big Bend

Sept. 30
Caring for Homeless Children and Youth
Speakers: Audrey Byrne, Director of Development, Big Bend Homeless Coalition
Justin Barfield, Director of Development, Capital City Youth Services

October 7
Providing Health Care
Speaker: Dr. Paul Robinson, Immediate Past President, Florida Pediatrics Association

October 14
Creating a Children’s Services Council
Speaker: Virginia “Ginny” Dailey, Attorney, Panzer Maurer & Maynard

October 21
No Lay Academy

October 28
Florida United Methodist Children’s Home
Speaker: Mica Renfroe, Administrator, Madison Youth Ranch