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Volume 20, Issue 9Volume 20, Issue 9

The “Power of Presence” is the theme of this month’s Vision. Showing up at a child’s or grand-child’s game, play, or concert is a valuable gift.

Showing up in our Father’s house is a nice gift, too. It is one we promised when we joined the family called Trinity. Each week we offer our presence on the registration pad.

More than showing to sign in, our presence provides a gift to the community of worship. The music is stronger, the fellowship is enhanced, the smiles are more numerous, the family is fuller, and our souls are enriched by shared praise, prayer, and proclamation.

For whatever reasons, our presence in corporate worship has diminished in the past year. Yes, some have died, moved, and/or transferred membership. That normal attrition aside, we are less present in number than in many years.

October offers us a nice array of services to return to worship on a regular basis. I invite you to make your precious and powerful gift of presence in God’s house a reality on as many of these special Sundays this month as possible:

Oct. 6 World Communion Sunday

Oct. 13 Music & Arts Sunday

Oct. 20 Worship Survey Sunday

Oct. 27 Celtic Spirituality Sunday

See details on these elsewhere in the Vision. Each Sunday will be a blessing to all who attend. The greeters, ushers, musicians, and pastors will be present to welcome you home to our historic house of holy worship. God’s presence through love, hope, and comfort is always a great gift to us all.

I look forward to seeing you often in October when we gather as a faith community. We can say with the psalmist, “I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go into the house of the Lord.’”

Yours in being present,

Pastor Mike 

Presence Is Powerful

We offer a welcoming and transforming experience: the love of Jesus Christ.

Vision

Continues The first three weeks of October will

feature messages in the current WORSHIP POWER Series by Senior Pastor Michael Dent:

Oct. 6 #5, “The Power of Community” Acts 2:42-47

World Communion Sunday

Oct. 13 #6, “The Power of Praise” Psalm 150 Music and Arts Sunday

Oct. 20 #7, “The Power of Offering” Psalm 76:11, 116:12-25 Worship Survey Sunday

The month concludes on Oct. 27 with guest speaker John Philip Newell preaching.

Some of the Stories Inside this Issue …

Contemplative Spirituality ............. 10 Council Corner .................................. 3 Journey of Generosity ...................... 4 Music & Arts ...................................... 9 New Members ................................ 10 New Staff Members .......................... 5 John Philip Newell ........................... 2 Children’s Ministries ...................... 15 UMW News......................................... 6 Our Work in the World .................... 13 Youth Ministries ............................. 11

Worship Power Series

The October 2013The October 2013

See related story, page 14.

Read about our Military Ministry, Page 7

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There is still time to register your presence for the meaningful and faith-filled weekend scheduled at Trinity, Oct. 25-27. There are three ways to participate, so take a look at the information below to plan your level of participation. Members of the Design Team include Trinity members Jan Silverstein (chair), Barbara Deeter, Rev. Linda Marshall, Rev. Darrell Mount, Rev. Don Sperber, Linda Sperber, Laini Tompkins, and Cami Twilling.

Do you know that you are loved? Do you know it in the heart of your being?

John Philip Newell

Poet, Peacemaker, Scholar

Rebirthing of God the spirit – the earth – the human soul

Drawing on the ancient insights of Celtic Spirituality, explore a spirituality that is intimately linked to the natural world, open to the treasure of other religious traditions, and grounded in the daily practice of prayer and meditation.

The Reverend Dr. John Philip Newell is a Companion Theologian for the American Spirituality Center of Casa del Sol at Ghost Ranch in New Mexico. Formerly Warden (curator) of Iona

Abbey in the Western Isles of Scotland, he is an ordained Church of Scotland minister with a passion for the oneness of all of God’s creation and peace among the great wisdom traditions.

Friday, October 25 | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Lecture followed by Reception and Book Signing

Registration: $25, $10 students and age 30 years and under

Saturday, October 26 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. Experiential Workshop led by John Philip including Meditation, Silence,

Shared Reflection and Dialogue Registration: $30, $15 students and age 30 years and under

Sunday, October 27 | 8:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. John Philip Newell preaches at Trinity worship services

9:30 am Open Forum in the Sanctuary sponsored by Trinity Academy Free and open to the public

Register for both Friday and Saturday events:

$45, $20 students and age 30 years and under

Register online at www.trinityumc.org. Scholarships available. Contact Linda Marshall at

lmarshall@trinityumc.org for more information.

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Presence. Sounds simple enough, but being truly present can be difficult to achieve. We are all busy people. So when meetings or events come up and we show up physically, we feel a little justified in “multitasking” while we are there. What we don’t realize is that often when we are multitasking, we are not present at all. Beyond being physically present, there are many other ways we can be present. We can be present for other people, we can be present in our own mind, we can be present in our life, and we can be present spiritually. Being present is not a cure all, but it is well known that people who are more present are more self-confident, are happier, and have richer and more fulfilled lives.

When we are present for other people, we establish deeper connections. This can be as simple as checking in on someone or really be “walking” with them. By being truly present, we are free to compare and judge less. This allows us to not only be more honest, but also to genuinely bond with other people. Insecurities tend to diminish, and self-confidence and trust emerge.

When we are present in our own mind, our mind tends to be quieter and more focused. When we are present, we allow ourselves to let go of the past. Leaving the past behind us creates the opportunity to move on – whether it is from beating ourselves up for missed opportunities, reliving negative situations, or concluding that the present may not be as happy as the past was. Being present also allows us not to get too worried about our future. When we worry, we start second guessing and lose trust in the fact that we will be OK.

Being present in our own life is sometimes the hardest of all. We think that if we can put out every fire, solve every problem, and finally have no worries, then we can be happy. Happiness does not come from missing a moment with a loved one just to make sure we got out that last email or were the first to respond to a text. Our

thinking needs to go the other way on this one. The happiness you gain from being present will translate into your being a better “you” with others. By setting boundaries in your life, you allow your soul to relax and have a little fun. This “fun” will permeate into many other areas of your life; and while problems will still come your way, you are better equipped to handle them.

Being present spiritually is the most important one of all. When we are not present in our relationship with God, we are out of balance. When we are out of balance, it is easier to lose perspective on our losses and our wins. Forgetting how much we are loved gets a little easier. Not trusting in God gets a little easier. Before long, we are no longer connecting with God and we are lost. We lose the ability to hear God speak to us. And without these meaningful conversations, we rob ourselves of the life that God wants for us. The good news on this one, God loves us as we are – present or not.

In so many ways, the people of Trinity are present people. We are blessed to have a staff and congregation that are present for us. Together we all foster and create an environment that allows us to be present. With our mission and outreach work, we are present for people not only here in Denver, but around the world. And whether it is education or music, our classes and programs for adults, youth, and children are great examples of being present for each other. Our amazing care teams are filled with individuals trained and willing to be present with us – whether they are sewing a quilt, praying for us, or ministering to us, they remind us that we are not alone. And of course we all have the opportunity to be present on Sunday mornings. When we worship together it gives us all a chance to spend some time in God’s house and be present with our God that loves each and every one of us so very much.

By Lorraine Knitt Trinity Council

Chairperson

Council CornerCouncil Corner

Save the Date!

2013 Church Conference Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the South Parlor

Rev. Steve Goodier, DS, presiding

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I. THEME — “Excellence in Everything”

II. SCRIPTURE — Now as you excel in every-thing…so we want you to excel also in this generous undertaking. – II Corinthians 8:7

III. GOALS

– To invite and inspire all Trinity members to ex-press gratitude in offering specific commitments of their prayers, presence, financial gifts, service, and witness.

– To maintain the pattern of faithful stewardship in generously serving, sharing, and celebrating the life of Christ in and with the world, a hallmark of this congregation for 125 years at 18th and Broadway.

IV. METHOD

– Every family will be asked to make a specific commitment of financial generosity, growing in their giving, in gratitude for receiving and growing in God’s grace in Christ.

– The church’s Mission and Ministry for 2014 (budget) will not be set until after the campaign, with total ministry investments determined by the willingness of the families of the church family to give.

V. CALENDAR

Nov. 3, Journey Sunday #1 - All Saints Communion Service Remembering Our Loved Ones THEME: The Saints Are Still Speaking

Nov. 10, Journey Sunday #2 – Youth Sunday Veterans’ Recognition THEME: Generous Generations

Nov. 17, Journey Sunday #3 – Family Packet Pick-up Distribution of 2014 Excellence in Everything Packets THEME: Excellence in Everything

Nov. 24, Gratitude Sunday Dedication of 2014 Excellence in Everything Gratitude Cards THEME: Generous Thanks-Giving

Your Trinity church staff is committed to providing you and our guests the most spiritual, meaningful, inclusive and participatory worship experience possible every Sunday. We are seeking your input and help as we reevaluate the worship experience for 2014. Dr. Dent’s fall sermon series “Worship Power” will conclude on Oct. 20. During the services, we will set aside a few moments for you to complete a brief survey. The survey is designed to help us collect your opinions, comments, suggestions, needs, likes, and dislikes about worship at Trinity. The survey will also be available online and in the church office, and will be included in your third quarter statement of giving.

We value your input and will incorporate the results in our worship planning for 2014. In anticipation of the survey, please consider the following open-ended questions and how you might respond:

What in our worship makes you want to come back? What in our worship might keep you away? Where in our worship do you feel closest to God? What one thing in our worship would you change? What would make our worship more attractive to those who don’t attend or who are reluctant to attend?

Church-Wide Worship Survey

A church is more than a place of wor-ship and education. You may often hear the church referred to as a community or family; this is because a church is also a place of being connected to others who are on a Christian journey. As a Christian community, we are called upon to share one another’s celebrations and burdens, and to nurture the well-being of the commun-ity. But this is a gift, rather than an obligation. Take a moment right now, and imagine a time when someone listened to you…truly listened…in a time of need. What did that person say or do? How did you know that he or she cared? Often times, the mere presence of someone who cares is enough to lift the spirit and provide sustenance for the journey.

Being a caring presence is one of the ways to spread Christ’s message of love. You can bring this message into the world by simply showing up, being still and listening, and showing that you care about another’s struggles, whether that person is a family member, a co-worker, or a total stranger. If you feel lost, start by thinking about that time you just imagined a moment ago, and consider what you received that you needed most. Pray for God’s presence and guidance. Then, just be yourself!

This is a way to nurture our church community as well. Being a Christian does not mean a life without strife. So, being a Christian community means being there for one another. You have the opportunity to both be there for

others and receive support, as well. At Trinity, you can do this on your own on a Sunday morning after worship or in your small group, for instance, or you can connect with one of Trinity’s Care Ministries.

If you have any questions…about how to receive support at Trinity, how to be a caring presence, or about the Care Ministry at Trinity…please do not hesitate to call me! I can be reached at Trinity’s office at 303-839-1493 x11 or landersonson@trinityumc.org. Any of the pastors or staff would be happy to talk to you as well.

In Christ’s love, Lee Anderson, Care Coordinator

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Meet Our New Staff MembersMeet Our New Staff Members DAN KRAUSE,

TRINITY’S 2013-14 JAMES E. BARNES

ILIFF INTERN

Joining the staff at Trinity United Methodist church as an intern is an honor to me as an opportunity to learn more about myself, my call to minis-try, theology, church pro-gramming, and faith in a worshiping community. I have a lifelong passion for

watching the transforming love of Jesus that aligns with Trinity’s Mission Statement. An internship at Trinity will allow me to grow in my ministry and church leadership experience. I joined Trinity after a ten-year career in secular employment, in a variety of finance, marketing, and customer experience leadership roles, most recently as Vice President of Marketing and Customer Experience at Frontier Airlines. From my career, I bring skills in setting strategy and goals, leading diverse teams, constructively solving conflict, and mentoring others. Prior to coming to Iliff for my Masters in Divinity, I did my undergraduate studies at Boston University, where I earned degrees in business administration and elemen-tary education; I also studied at Stanford University, where I earned an MBA and a Masters in Education Policy. My educational background provides me with a foundation in understanding how people learn, how people grow as individuals, how institutions grow and succeed, and how organizations must set strategies, yet adapt with changing environments and conditions.

Given my background, I bring several gifts and strengths to my internship at Trinity. From my previous career, I bring skills in working with diverse constitu-encies, listening to others, and sharing my visions and ideas. As the parent of three young children, I also bring a passion for children’s ministry and faith development. As a downtown Denver resident, I bring an appreciation for the outreach Trinity has into the Denver community and for the challenges that come with ministering in a downtown community, including diversity, poverty, homelessness, and inequality of opportunity. As a Christian, I bring a relationship with God that allows me to share God’s grace and love with others. I hope to grow through the internship to learn to develop a pastoral relationship with members of the congregation. I hope to learn to be a leader in a church setting as I serve in the area of Evangelism with Rev. Miriam Slejko. Additionally, I hope to learn how a large urban church interfaces with the diverse community both through mission outreach and evangelism outreach to new members.

Thank you for welcoming me to the Barnes Intern role and for letting me walk and grow beside you on our faith journeys. I’m excited to get to know you better over the coming months.— Dan Krause

ERIN ACHESON, NEW DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

The Staff-Parish Relations Committee is pleased to announce the hiring of Erin Acheson as Trinity’s new Director of Communications, effective Sept. 17. From Pastor Dent: “Erin’s pas-sion, skills, and experience are most impressive, and she brings many gifts and graces to this important position. She

has jumped right in with our staff to partner in promoting the many good things happening in Trinity’s ministries.” Erin moved to the Denver area in January 2012 and comes to us from the marketing department of Opera Colorado. Prior to relocating to Colorado, she worked in New York City for the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, managing the music department and the church’s profes-sional concert series, “Sacred Music in a Sacred Space.” Erin was also the Executive Director for the professional choral ensemble Musica Sacra of New York. Erin is the daughter of a Moravian minister and attended Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, earning a degree in French horn and vocal performance.

As Director of Communications, Erin will be leading the efforts to support Trinity’s mission and programs and enhance both internal and external communication and marketing initiatives, including the Journey of Generosity stewardship campaign, website updates, social media, the weekly and monthly newsletters and emails, and advertising worship services and special events.

From Erin: “I am so excited to be a part of Trinity’s family and work to promote all of the wonderful programs and ministries you have to offer. I feel very welcomed and am anxious to jump right in and get to work! I can tell this is a busy place so I will certainly have my work cut out for me. I look forward to getting to know parishioners and staff over the next several weeks. Please stop by and say hello!”

Erin will office in the Bride’s Room and will work Monday through Friday. She is a very warm and friendly professional. When she says, “Please stop by and say hel-lo,” she really means it. Trinity is delighted to have her on staff!

“I am so excited to be a part of Trinity’s family and work to promote all of the

wonderful programs and ministries you have to offer.” — Erin Acheson

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UMW CIRCLE MEETINGS

Trinity United Methodist Women Circles will meet Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013:

Book Circle meets at 10 a.m. in member’s homes. Contact Bonnie Bingham (303-424-5892) for this month’s meeting place. The book for this October meeting is My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor.

Deborah and Miriam Circles meet at Trinity at 6:30 p.m. on the Atrium level. Deborah has invited Miriam to join them for the program “Merging Cultures” by Julia Williams. She has studied Native American culture since growing up, learning from her Coman-che grandmother. The two circles will separate after the program for their business meetings. Visitors are welcome. RMC-UMW ANNUAL MEETING

The Rocky Mountain Conference UMW Annual Meeting will be Friday

evening, Oct. 18, thru Saturday, Oct. 19, at First United Methodist Church, 108 E. 18th Street, Cheyenne, Wyo. The theme is “Caring for God’s Creation.” Guest speaker is Rev. Rebekah Simon-Peter, author of Green Church: Reduce, Reuse, Recy-cle, Rejoice! and 7 Simple Steps to Green Your Church. For those who wish to go early Friday, there are several Ubuntu Mission Project Options.

(Ubuntu: Nguni Bantu term roughly translating to “human kindness” in southern Africa. United Methodist Women use the term to describe “mission in action.”)

Registration forms are available in Fellowship Hall on Sundays or at rmcumw.org. OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH!!

Ending domestic violence is an area of focus for United Methodist Women.

Did You Know ... … one in every four women in the

United States will experience domestic violence in her lifetime.

… an estimated 1.3 million women are victims of physical assault by an intimate partner each year.

… 85% of domestic violence victims are women.

… women ages 20-24 are at greatest risk of nonfatal intimate partner violence.

… boys who witness domestic violence are twice as likely to abuse their own partners and children when they become adults.

… intimate partner violence results in more than 18.5 million mental health care visits each year. Source: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence as reported in Response magazine.

Trinity UMW NewsTrinity UMW News

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED … ... what happens to the beautiful

altar flowers after services on Sunday morning? Or the flowers left at the church following a memorial service or a wedding? Often the people who donate the flowers are not present on Sunday or opt out of taking the flowers home. When this happens, Trinity has a ministry called “Caring Blossoms.” The huge bouquets from the altar are separated and placed into smaller bud vases; our pastors deliver them to Trinity’s home-bound, those in the hospital, or those in nursing homes.

The rest of the story is that Trinity has a new member who does this deli-cate and beautiful work. Her name is Belinda Schrag. Belinda was intro-duced to you in August of 2012 when she joined Trinity. She grew up in the Twin Cities of Minnesota and attended St. Cloud State University, a teacher’s college. Her teaching fields are math and biology, and she was certified for grades K through 12.

She and her spouse Nick, who is also a retired teacher, both taught in Broomfield Heights Middle School in the Boulder Valley School District.

When Belinda retired recently, she discovered that she needed a purpose in her life, something to replace teach-

ing. Then she discovered the joy of floral ar-ranging. She studied floral design at the Bouquet Bou-tique in Broom-field, owned by Sue and Dennis Sutton. She was a willing (and un-paid!) apprentice and learned the secrets of making a few flowers look really good in a small vase.

The idea came to Belinda that a flower ministry would be a wonderful way for her to volunteer her time at Trinity. After talking with Rev. Mar-shall, “Caring Blossoms” was born. Often, Bouquet Boutique donates buckets of flowers to Trinity, especially flowers they can no longer sell at the shop, but which are still healthy and bright. What a gift!

Now Belinda comes to Trinity every week, usually on a Monday afternoon, where she carefully breaks apart the available flowers and creates beautiful new arrangements. She puts many of them in the office where the pastors can grab them with ease.

Next time you are at Trinity, take notice of the various vases sitting

around the office. Now you can vis-ualize the caring hands of Belinda Schrag who creates these arrangements with such talent and love. And please be aware that Belinda tends to every live plant in the building. She waters them on set schedules, so please don’t try to help by watering a “dry” plant. Belinda will be along shortly to take

care of it. Belinda and husband Nick have

three children: – Brianna, who is 31 and will mar-ry in the Grand Tetons this summer. Her wedding will be out of doors and in the morning because Brianna loves the morning light on those powerful mountains. Brandon, a Wheat Ridge fire fight-er, who is 29 and is married to Jes-sica, an Air Traffic Controller in Longmont. And Bryan, who is 27 and is at-tending the University of Colorado at Denver to learn Music & Entertain-ment Industry Studies. Belinda says, “It makes me happy

to play with flowers and know the recipients enjoy them as much as I do.” Thank you, Belinda, for your great work on the “Caring Blossoms” ministry.

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We celebrate the life of Robert Glenn Mitchell, who entered eternal life on Aug. 31, and remember Judith Mitchell and their family in prayer. We remember Sharon and Geoff Morneau in the death of Sharon’s brother, Karon Porter in the death of her father, Heidy Roque in the death of her mother, and Bob and Mary Lou Quillin in the death of Bob’s brother.

We celebrate new life: Amelia Claire was born to Brian and Jessica Grant on Sept. 14; JoAnne and Dale Parent welcomed their first grandchild and Jeanne Parent her first nephew, Charles Joseph Parent, on Sept. 20.

Our Family & Friends in Military Service

Please update your church family on your loved ones! Have any of those listed below returned home? How are you and your family faring? Please send any updates to Lee Anderson at the contact information listed at right.

We keep in our prayers these brave men and women serving overseas in the armed forces, and their families:

FAMILY OF TRINITY MEMBERS

2nd Lt. Tristan Felchlen, grandson of Joan and Jack Leimkuhler; 

Capt. Jason Sapp, U.S. Army, brother of Samantha  Jackson;  

Maj. Kevin Krebs, U.S. Air Force, nephew of Fred and Debra Krebs; and 

Pe y Officer 2nd Class Wes Cody, U.S. Navy, son‐in‐law of Clark and Ann Rheem. 

If you would like to have a family member placed on our prayer chain and listed in the monthly Vision, or if you have any updates on these loved ones listed here, please contact Lee Anderson at 303-839-1493 x11 or landerson@trinityumc.org.

We Salute the Military

Our Church FamilyOur Church Family

Military Ministry Recognition Award

Sept. 15, 2013—Trinity UMC’s Military Ministry was honored with a certificate of recognition from the Department of Defense for our commitment to the troops serving in combat zones in the Middle East. The presen-tation was made by Sherma Erholm, a volunteer with the Colorado Division of the ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve) and expanded to also recognize and encourage non-profit groups like Trinity in supporting the deployed men and women overseas. Receiving this award of recognition is appreciated by all in the Trinity family who have contributed time, financial resources, and gifts to our deployed military troops.

Trinity’s Military Ministry began on a small scale in 2010 when Jack Houser promoted the sale of “phone

cards” for $5 each that were sent to troops serving mostly in the Middle East. Today, Trinity’s Military Ministry has grown to over 50 members of the congregation, and we have shipped over 100 postal boxes to troops in Afghani-stan. You can support this worth-while cause by purchas-ing a postal box of specific items for $60 which includes the shipping cost.

The items in the boxes include Crystal Lite/ Kool Aid to help make their water taste better, wet wipes, special socks, hard candy, gum, nuts, sunflower seeds, trail mix, power bars, jerky, magazines, soap, shampoo, lotion, ban-danas with 91st Psalm, Devotional book “Strength of Ser-vice to God and Country”, bookmark of “The Bible in 50 Words,” greeting cards (many from our Trinity children), and even some small Christmas trees.

Deployed troops this ministry has supported include the following: 2011 — Battalion of the 4th Infantry Division

stationed out of Ft. Carson, Colorado; 2012 — The United States Navy EOD Platoon 12-5

(Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Mobile Unit 12, Platoon 5)

2013 — Participating in the “Adopt a Chaplain” project and supporting Chaplain Cpt. Daniel Werho, of the 10th Mountain Division. His command includes 630 men and 70 women. Contact Clark Rheem or Miriam Slejko for questions and

more information. — Nancy McFaddin

Sherma Erholm, a volunteer with the Colorado Division of the Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve presents Clark Rheem with a plaque recog-nizing the work of Trinity’s Military Ministry, which Clark chairs.

Military News, continued next page

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Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the

success of liberty. — John F. Kennedy, Inaugural address, January 20, 1961

A Military Salute to Honor Our Veterans

You’re invited! On Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013, Trinity’s Chancel

Chamber Choir, Flute Choir and Brass Ensemble will present “A Military Salute” – a patriotic concert in honor of America’s veterans. The concert will feature music from different eras, including the Revolution-ary War, World Wars I and II, and the Vietnam War.

The concert will be held at 2:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Admission will be free. Goodwill donations will be ac-cepted in support of Trinity’s Military Ministry. The Military Ministry was established in 2011 to provide services in support of the brave service men and women who are

currently deployed to stations around the world. Please save the date on your calendar and plan to join this musical tribute to our veterans. Questions? Please contact Adele Carter at vikkicar@aol.com.

Greetings! The Military Ministry Outreach Committee seeks your

support! We are preparing Thanksgiving and Christmas boxes to send to our adopted Chaplain, Cpt. Werho, and the 700 service men and women he is currently minis-tering to in Afghanistan, as well as the other incredible troops on the bulletin board outside Fellowship Hall. Here are some ways you can help:

(1) Buy a Box: $60 can purchase the items we need to fill one box and provide for the shipping to get it overseas. If you would like to donate a box in honor or in memory of a loved one, please fill out a card at our booth in Fellowship Hall or include “Memory of ___” or “Honor of ___” in the memo line of your check. Payments can be handed directly to us at the Military Ministry booth in Fellowship Hall on Sundays, or made out to Trinity Methodist Church and mailed to:

Clark Rheem 29 Wedge Way

Littleton, CO 80123 (2) Donate Items: (Bulk quantities are great!)

Hot Hands Trail Mix Assorted Nuts Baby Wipes Power Bars Starbucks VIA Coffee Salted Nut Rolls Chewing Gum Beef Jerky Peanut M&M’s Sunflower Seeds Bar Soap 2 in 1 Shampoo

Boxes will include Psalm 91 bandanas and “Strength of Service to God and Country” devotional books, both displayed in the photo, in addition to other items. Christmas cards from our Children’s

Sunday School groups will be included in our Christmas boxes!

(3) Attend the Veteran’s Day Chamber Choir Concert on Nov. 10, 2:00 p.m. in the Trinity Sanctuary: This is a free concert on Sunday before Veteran’s Day, with all free-will donations going to the Military Ministry Outreach missions. It is sure to be a moving production!

Because shipping takes so long for the boxes to get to our troops, deadlines are as follows:

Thanksgiving Box Contributions: October 13 Christmas Box Contributions: November 10 (4) Pray for the troops! Pray for the continued presence

of God in their lives and thoughts. Pray for their return, and pray for their families who await them anxiously.

A tremendous thank you to everyone who has already contributed! We are de-lighted by the 25 boxes that have already been sponsored this year, and look forward to being able to send even more!

Please continue to send us your connec-tions of deployed mem-bers of the military so we can add them to the bulletin board and Pray-er List. Contact Lee An-derson at the infor-mation given on page 6.

We Salute the Military, Continued

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Music & ArtsMusic & Arts INTERVALS OF JOY: Discover your Inner Drummer

The October session of the Intervals of Joy Sunday School class will be D.R.U.M.: Developing Rhythmic Understanding in Music, in which teachers Jackie Ives and Carrie Nicholas will lead exciting rhythmic-reading activities using African drums. This fun and informative session will meet Oct. 6, 13 and 20 and will end in a performance in worship with the Chancel Choir on Oct. 20. Both Ms. Ives and Ms. Nicholas are elementary music educators who also teach for Trinity’s Early Childhood Music ministry. Classes are held in the Choir Room off of Fellowship Hall from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. All are welcome!

The Power of Presence in Early Childhood Music Classes

Every week at Trinity, somewhere between 70 and 80 children gather on Level 1, along with their families, to make music together in our Early Childhood Music classes. Some of our families come from distant suburbs, some come after a long day of work, and some children come with their grandparents or nannies. Many of them eat their dinner in our Atrium before or between classes, and some of them probably even eat in their cars on the way to Trinity. It can often be a struggle to drive all the way to Trinity on a Monday evening or Wednesday morning. They battle rush-hour traffic, snow and rain, Rockies traffic, and the loss of the family dinner hour. So why do they come? Because they know the power of being here, being present every week, and they recognize the power that music has in the lives of their children.

Here are just a few thoughts from our parents about the importance of Trinity’s early childhood music program to their families:

I just wanted to say thank you again for making it possible for all four of my kids to attend music class…My boys LOVE their classes and are having so much fun. I see so much joy in their faces and that one-on-one time I am getting with them is price-less. Ashton was having a ball and partici-pating like I could not believe. He was even singing “bum, bum, bum” along with Valerie really loudly, and it was cracking me up, but, again, priceless. Owen was having a ball doing pretend play at the farm – he was really getting into it. I’m so thankful for this program and the time it is giving me with each of them. — Heather Lee

I wanted to personally thank you for invest-ing the time and energy into Ireland and the other kids. Your passion for music and education shows through every week. —Anastasia Glennie

If anyone needs another advertisement or reminder about why we do this for our kids, I am happy to share mine. It was sooooo wonderful to see the way that this program has impacted my kids once again.

It was rewarding as a parent to see Brooke answer some of the tonal pattern questions on the cards that Kathy was showing the class.

Hudson actually voluntarily raised his hand (a delightful surprise in itself!) and played a guessing game where he chose the right name of the student singing. That really was a heart-warming moment as a parent. I was proud to see his confidence growing and that he felt comfortable in that setting to raise his hand. I was also pleasantly surprised that he knew the names and voices of the kids in his class.

Sailor has moved up to the preschool class and this is a perfect setting for her. She is a much different kid from my others, outgoing and easily ready to be a part of it, but her imagination was on fire during Exploring Music and Movement, and I remembered how much I really love that curriculum.

Decker’s experience was pretty limited in class, but I felt very comfortable leaving him in the nursery with Lindsey and Claire while I went to have class with Sailor and parent time with Hudson.

Thank you for directing such a wonderful program where my kids can each blossom and grow and have individual time with their parent – a rarity but necessity in a large family. — Shelley Roth

If you would like to be present with us in music classes this year, you are welcome to join us! We are partic-ularly looking for babies and toddlers and have many openings in our Wednesday morning classes for those stay-at-home parents or grandparents who are looking for quality time to spend with their grandchildren. You can get more information or register at our website – trinityumc.org. Just click on our link at the bottom of the home page.

Our Schedule 

Music for Baby & Me (Birth to 15 Months) – Mondays at 5:30 and Wednesdays at 10:15

Musical Discoveries (15 Months to Age 3) – Mondays at 5:30 & 6:15 and Wednesdays at 9:30

Exploring Music & Movement (Ages 3-5) – Mondays at 6:15 - Closed

Music Makers 1: At Home (Ages 4-6) – Mondays at 6:15 - Closed

Music Makers 2: Around the World (Ages 5-7) – Mondays at 6:15 - Closed

Piano Year 1 (Ages 7-8) – Mondays at 4:45 and 6:15

Piano Year 2 (Ages 7-9) –Mondays at 6:15

If you have any questions, please check out our link on the Trinity website at trinityumc.org. You can also call Jackie Ives at 303-254-8489 or send an email to ivessteeno@ icloud.com.

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Our Newest Members

The present class of Trinity UMC members will be joining on October 20. Watch for many new faces in the November Vision.

Trinity Weekes and Jason Henton are engaged. They will be married here at Trinity UMC in November. Trinity was a member here for a number of years before moving to Dallas. She is a supervisor at an asset management firm. Jason works for Burlington Northern. Trinity has restored her membership here. Jason joins by letter of transfer from Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Alliance, Neb.

Mother Cabrini Shrine, White-tailed Deer and Motorcycles

There were ten of us that cool spring morning sitting in a glass- enclosed conference room that we had happily converted into our breakfast nook. We had come together at the Mother Cabrini Guest House the evening before to learn more about Contemplative prayer practices such as centering prayer, journaling, and Lectio Divina. As is always the case with the Trinity Contemplative Spirituality classes and retreats, there were no prerequisites – simply an interest in learning.

By the time we gathered for break-fast, we had already learned about and participated in many of the Contem-plative prayer practices led by Cami Twilling, Director of Youth Ministries and Contemplative Spirituality for TUMC. We had arrived with anticipa-tion, determination, and some anxiety to explore ideas that were new to many of us. (In reality they are very, very old concepts). We had been advised that this would be a sacred space and that if someone chose to talk about his or her experiences, the rest of the group would participate in Holy Listening, by remain-ing silent and not interrupting, by not judging, simply listening. This assur-ance of being able to trust the group to only listen made it easier to share our own thoughts and beliefs and to parti-cipate in the various spiritual activities.

By using the techniques and guide-lines Cami established, the group, in a short amount of time, had gained a better understanding about the mysti-fying practice of Contemplative Prayer and made new friends, as well.

As we were now gathered on the porch enjoying the natural beauty of our surroundings, we soon discovered we

were not alone. A herd of white-tailed deer was spotted off to one side, graz-ing and quite oblivious to us. This caused some excitement as the size of the herd steadily increased and then all of a sudden, the peacefulness was interrupted by the rumble of motor-cycles – lots and lots of motorcycles. They too were oblivious to our group watching them roar by as they headed further up the mountainside toward the actual Mother Cabrini Shrine.

The Mother Cabrini Shrine’s Mission Statement is, “In keeping with the spirit of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, staff and volun-teers of Mother Cabrini Shrine provide a unique and peaceful environment for visitors to experience God’s loving pres-ence through quiet meditation and prayer.”

At this Contemplative Retreat, God’s loving presence was felt through quiet meditation and prayer and laughter, even by the white-tailed deer, and hopefully even the motorcyclists felt God’s loving presence throughout the 550 acres dedicated to God’s creation. — Joy Harvey Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Chapel. This is an opportunity to deepen your prayer life through silent prayer practice, learning, and discussion. We listen to a variety of spiritual teachers throughout the year in addition to practicing centering prayer. All are welcome! Sunday mornings we meet in the Chapel from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. We practice Lectio Divina and learn from the Rule of Benedict together. Please contact Cami Twilling, ctwilling@trinityumc.org or 303-839-1493 x32 for more information.

Contemplative Spirituality Homebuilders Sunday

School Class

With nearly forty adults (who have kids in the children’s Sunday morning program) attending each of the last two Sundays, we have launched our fall program in grand style! Upcoming topics in October (and into the holiday seasons) will include New and/or Old Testa-ment character studies, books of the Bible, parenting-related subjects, book studies, and other contemporary issues such as the impact of the new Pope on the world landscape. A variety of fellowship opportunities beyond Sunday mornings include a monthly potluck at a variety of Homebuilders’ homes, a Wednesday evening gathering (W.E.B.) from 5:30-7:00 for parents who have kids in the choir programs, seasonal parties and outings, and a Family Camp in March of 2014 that we are already preparing. All parents – whether “traditional” in make-up, single moms or dads, with young children or with older ado-lescents – are welcome to join this vibrant fellowship. We can’t wait to see you in Homebuilders’ class in October!

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Youth MinistriesYouth Ministries Youth Sunday School meets 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Senior

High (9th-12th grade) meets in Room 1-3, and Middle High (6th-8th) meets in 1-12.

Ichthus is our group for youth in grades 6 to12. The class meets from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on the atrium level in the Youth Room on the second and fourth Sundays of the month for lunch, devotions, games, group building, new friends, and tons of fun!

We meet Oct. 13 and 27. Oct. 27 we will go to the Bo-tanic Gardens Corn Maze at Chatfield. We will meet at the maze at 4:00 p.m., and you can plan to be picked up at 7:30 p.m. at Clara Coffey’s home. Watch the mail and your email for more info coming soon.

If you have any questions about Youth Ministries at Trinity, please call Cami or Emma at 303-839-1493 X32.

Youth Burrito Breakfast! Oct. 20 from 9am-12:30pm! The youth serve their famous burritos the third Sunday of each month in Fellowship Hall to help raise funds for our 2014 summer mission trips here in Denver; to Pine Ridge, South Dakota; and in Guatemala. Come breakfast with your Trinity friends and help make youth missions possible! We thank you for your help and support!

While the death of a loved one is diffi-cult year-round, many people find the holidays a special challenge. When it seems the whole world is celebrating, you may find you have trouble joining in. As part of Trinity’s Living with Loss grief series, this workshop focuses on managing the stress of the holidays. It is designed for both grievers and supporters alike. Participants will learn tools to manage their holiday grief or to

support others in their holiday journeys, and are invited…but not required…to share their personal experience. Work-shop leaders Bonnie Bingham, Bereave-ment Ministry Chair, and Rev. Linda Marshall help create a safe and support-ive environment where participants can be part of a community of those traveling a similar journey.

There is no fee to attend, but regis-tration is requested. Childcare is

available upon request. A light lunch is provided.

When: Saturday, Nov. 9, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Where: Trinity Conference Room

Contact: Lee Anderson at landerson@ trinityumc.org or 303-839-1493 x11; please register to ensure your space.

Companioning Training Offered October 7

Have you experienced some of the same challenges that we encounter at church when members and guests are experiencing a crisis? Most of us have wondered about the best way to respond when folks coming to church are confused, depressed, or disruptive.

As people of faith, it can be challenging to be good neighbors to those who are experi-encing mental distress, addiction, or poverty. Often we encounter situations where we want to be good neighbors, but we are fearful or uncertain. On Monday, Oct. 7, at 7:00 p.m. in the South Parlor, representatives from the Mental Health Center of Denver will present practical, recovery-enhancing ways to interact with our community friends. We encourage all to attend who are participating in our mission outreach or who are interested in becoming better neighbors.

This is a personal invitation given in the hope that you can make time in your schedule to attend this valuable training. Please call the church office 303-839-1493 if you are able to join us. Recently our staff received a similar training, and all found the expe-rience very valuable.

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The power of presence was evident during the recent outing of Trinity Primetimers who enjoyed a Sunday afternoon at the Wildlife Sanctuary in eastern Colorado. All who are currently retired or thinking about retirement are invited to be present for the next Primetimers’ third Sunday lunch on Oct. 20, 12:15 at Trinity UMC. Enjoy a burrito provided by the Trinity Youth for a freewill donation or your own sack lunch as you enjoy fellowship and planning in Trinity Café.

TRINITY QUILTERS

Trinity Quilters request the “Power of Your Presence” at our annual sale on Oct. 27 and again on Nov. 10 in Fellowship Hall. We will have beautiful handmade items for sale that would be great Christmas gifts or gifts for any occasion. We will have place mats, table runners, gift bags, quilts, wall hangings, and many other items for sale. All proceeds from our sale support our Prayer Quilt Ministry.

Our next meeting will be held Saturday, Oct. 12 at 9:00 at the church. We will be making table toppers and mug mats. These are items that anyone can make, so come join the fun and we’ll help you get started.

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Pictorial Directory

It’s been almost five years since Trinity published a new pictorial directory! We will begin taking professional photos on Oct. 9, and the photos will be ready to give as Christmas gifts! The directories will be printed and delivered for distribution in early 2014. Each family that has a photo taken for the directory will receive a FREE 8x10. Reservations

for photo sessions are available on a variety of days in October and November, and can be made online at trinityumc.org or by calling the church office (303-753-1493). We will also need host and hostess volunteers during photo days. Please call Angie in the church office if you are willing to volunteer.

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$100,000 GIVEN FOR MALARIA CAMPAIGN

It all started with the gift of a child at Vacation Bible School in late June. Touched by the VBS mission moment on saving the lives of children through the Imagine No Malaria campaign, that day’s mission offering recipient, the child gave her birthday money of $100 to the cause.

That inspired a challenge from the pulpit the following Sunday to the congregation to match a just-received $50,000 gift for the malaria campaign. That Sunday a young couple wrote a check on the spot for $2,500. A few days later a check for $5,000 came in the mail. More gifts and pledges came in across the summer. Last month we passed the $50,000 needed for the matching gift.

Thanks be to God and to the members of the Trinity congregation who stepped up and gave over $53,000 to meet the grant challenge. In essence, the original gift was more than doubled through the match opportunity extend-ed to the congregation. Malaria is a major killer of children in Africa. The United Methodist Church, with other promi-nent partners, is making a concerted effort through the Imagine No Malaria campaign to reduce significantly this deadly disease. “And a little child shall lead them.” — Isaiah 11:6

RED BIRD CRAFT SALE COMING TO TRINITY’S FELLOWSHIP HALL NOVEMBER 10

Mark your calendar now for Nov. 10, and share in the fun and excitement of the Red Bird Mission Craft display and sale. Trinity Café will be filled with mountain crafts from southwest Kentucky. What a great time to invite a friend as you share your church community, worship, and this unique craft experience! Staff members from the Red Bird Mission will be present to help you select items for Thanksgiving or Christmas giving.

There will be assorted mountain-made baskets, woven placemats, and an assortment of rugs, pottery, soft dolls, jellies, wooden toys, kitchen items, wooden furniture, corn shuck items, and Christmas ornaments. The sale will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. You may pay by check, credit card, or cash.

In the scenic Cumberland Mountains of Southeastern Kentucky, Red Bird Mission attempts to improve education opportunities through Red Bird Elementary and High School skills and providing a market for those who produce quality handcrafts in the mountain tradition. Purchasing these crafts offers the opportunity to be active in mission work for a very low-income area of our country. The crafts made available to us will help many families from the mountain area with some of the only income they receive.

Join in the fun, worship in the Sanctuary, and enjoy Red Bird Crafts in Trinity Café!

THE 2013 JIMMY & ROSALYNN CARTER WORK PROJECT IS COMING TO HABITAT DENVER!

Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver is proud to be a host city for the 2013 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project. The 30th annual Carter Work Project will be held Oct. 6 to Oct. 12, 2013, and will include large-scale building efforts in three locations: Oakland/San Jose; Denver; and New York City/Union Beach, New Jersey.

Habitat Metro Denver’s local Carter Work Project event will be held from Oct. 6 to 11 and includes the construc-tion of 11 new homes and repair work on 15 existing homes in Denver’s Globeville neighborhood. In addition to construction, we will host several exciting events through-out the week, including a Community Kick-Off Celebration, Raise the Roof Presidential Dinner and Celebration event, and 26 home dedication ceremonies. For a full list of the week’s events, visit www.habitatmetrodenver.org.

President and Mrs. Carter, along with their special guests Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, will be in Denver on Tuesday, Oct. 8 and Wednesday, Oct. 9 to participate in local building and celebration efforts. In addition, we will engage thousands of local and national supporters to provide the philanthropic and volunteer resources needed to build and repair 26 homes during the week-long event.

Habitat Interfaith Alliance (HIA) is a Gold Sponsor and

will be participating in this exciting week. Sue Boden-hamer, Gary McDonald and Carla Dickenson from Trinity are build volunteers. Feel free to contact Nancy Green, Trinity member and your HIA Rep, at 303-831-8583 or nskigreen@msn.com with questions and interest.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS

Flood Relief Work and Visitation Teams Need Your Help! Bishop Elaine Stanovsky and District Superintendent Rev. Steve Goodier, together with District Superintendents from across the Rocky Mountain Conference have created a program to help churches and their communities affected by September’s flood. Neighbors Helping Neigh-bors is an outreach program from one congregation to another.

Trinity UMC has been invited to partner with Estes Park UMC and Pastor Donna Patterson as they begin to rebuild

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Memorials & Honorariums October 2013

In Memoriam — Betty Mueller Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Crews Mr. and Mrs. Kent Dyson Margaret Markham and Katherine Schmidt Ms. Sandra McGovern Mrs. Richard Phelps Mr. Paul Smith and Betsy Phelan

In Memoriam — Russ & Betty Mueller Ms. Jo Brinkerhoff Ms. Angie Vasquez

In Memoriam — Betty Mueller to Music & Arts Ms. Barbara Crews

In Memoriam — Robert Mitchell to Music & Arts Jeanne and Jerry Becay Mr. and Mrs. Jim Becia Ms. Susan Bishop M. A. Bruns David and Theta Carter Barbara Deeter Dr. and Mrs. Mike Dent Kathleen Isley George and Mary Sissel Angie Vasquez Claudia B. Walton   

If you would like to make a memorial or designated gift, please contact Fred Lyons at (303) 839-1493, x30.

their lives following the disastrous flood damage they have experienced. Together we can share God’s love through the ministry of presence. You are invited to participate in a variety of different ways:

Join a work team to help with residential restoration.

Join with Trinity friends to visit Estes Park UMC on a Sunday morning for worship services.

Pray for the Estes Park UMC congregation/leadership.

Send cards of support to encourage and strengthen Trinity’s partnership with Estes Park UMC.

Contribute to flood relief by making a donation through Trinity’s special offering envelopes. Mail your check, payable to Trinity UMC and marked “disaster relief,” to the church office. If you would like to participate on the work team,

be part of a visitation team or would like additional details, contact Rev. Miriam Slejko at mslejko@trinityumc.org or call the church office at 303-839-1493. Construction, electrical, and plumbing skills will be helpful but not essential for the work team. Thank you for your generosity and continuing concern for our neighbors!

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Kids, come in costume and bring your families for a light supper,

games, crafts, and family fun!!

$4 per person or

$12 per family (scholarships available)

No reservations needed. Sunday, October 27, 2013

4:30-6:00 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church

Fellowship Hall

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Children’s NewsChildren’s News

The Power of Presence

The following is a quote from Shaffa Seward, our Volunteers in Mission coordinator from Monrovia, Liberia, who visited Trinity on Sunday, May 20, 2011:

If you provide education ... that is POWER. If you provide health care ... that is STRENGTH.

If you provide the Gospel ... that is PEACE.

Every Sunday we offer Christian learning.

Every Sunday we have kids who show up because their parents believe in the importance of church in their children’s lives. As the church, we may never know what kind of impact we might have in a child’s life. It is up to us to plant the “seeds of Christianity” into their young lives. Others may do the watering and, in due season, God reaps a harvest of blessings. But this we know for sure, that if we do not plant these seeds, none can be harvested. What a privilege it is to share the word of God with our children. Thanks goes to the following “seed planters” for the

2013-2014 school year.

Nursery: Karen Boxley, Stacy Hambrook, Ashlyn Herd, Rhianna

Herd, Lil Ranniger, Betsy Shepardson, Claire Steeno, Dahria Uwamahoro, Lindsay Yenne

Teaching 2’s and 3’s: Karen Boxley and Lindsay Yenne

Teaching Preschool: Karen Bergman, Lucy Eliopulos, Stacy

Hambrook, Heidy Roque, Nicole Frank, Mark and Jennifer Gunn, Rob and Kathy Price, Sara Cassidy, Betsy Shepardson, Nelisha and Brian Firestone

Teaching 1st and 2nd grade: Rachel Uwingabiye, Dahria

Uwamahoro, Joy Diamond Heim, Linda Flynn, John and Aubrey Monckton, Jason Mahan, Lenora Mahan, Steve and Carrie Schmeltekopf, Theron and Erin Johnson

Teaching 3rd-5th grade: Amy Shepherd, Jill Rampacek,

Steve and Julie Belcher, Liz Krause, Jan Marie Locket, Roger Moore, Joe and Kate Coffey, Val and Steve Stremsterfer

BIBLE OVERNIGHT

We are planning a special weekend for children in second and third grades and fourth and fifth graders who have never attended. Our annual Bible overnight has been rescheduled for Saturday night, Oct. 19, starting at 4:00 p.m. until Sunday morning, Oct. 20 at noon. First timers can plan on receiving a Deep Blue Bible and all will keep learning how to use the Bible, eat supper, play some Bible games, and spend the night sleeping on the Sunday School classroom or nursery floor. The next morning we will eat breakfast, get into our church clothes. and then invite the parents for a Bible quiz at 9:30 a.m. At 11:00, we will officially give out the new Bibles during the worship service.

This is always an exciting and important weekend. God’s book is a treasure and a gift to us. It is our joy to learn what God has to teach us through the Bible. Also, this is the first overnight offered for our kids and a great opportunity for them to be a part of Trinity church. Please e-mail me at kgibb@trinityumc.org to let me know if your child or grandchild is able to participate. Questions, joys, worries??? Feel free to call at 303-839-1493 x 22. — Kathy Gibb, Children’s Ministry Director

Sunday Schedule: Informal Worship

8:15 a.m. (Sanctuary)

Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. (Sanctuary)

Sunday School for adults and children at 9:30 a.m.

Church Office Hours: Monday-Friday

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone: 303/839-1493 Fax: 303/839-1901

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THE STAFF OF TRINITY UMC

Senior Pastor Dr. Michael D. Dent

Minister of Discipleship Rev. Miriam Slejko

Minister of Nurture Rev. Linda Marshall

Director of Music and Arts Judith Mitchell

Director of Adult and Family Formation

Wayne Brown

Care Coordinator Lee Anderson

Director of Youth Ministries and

Contemplative Spirituality Cami Twilling

Director of Children’s Ministries

Kathy Gibb

Church Administrator Angela Cummins

Director of Communications Erin Acheson

Discipleship Assistant and Front Office Administrator

Jill Rampacek

Administrative Assistant to the Senior Pastor Juli Van Hooser

Finance Administrator Fred Lyons

Wedding Coordinator Laini Tompkins

Trinity Young Adults Jasper Peters

James E. Barnes Iliff Intern Dan Krause

Ministry Giving

Ministry Investments