Our Ministries ... and You

 The Apostle James tells us that “faith without works is dead.”   

The parishioners of Trinity Church are encouraged to offer back to God the various gifts and talents with which He has blessed us. Most of us do so through involvement in many areas, ranging from the prayer chain to our outreach programs to participation in many aspects of our church life. Some parishioners choose to work with our Trinity Kids in the many activities in which they participate, others sing in the choir, serve as lectors, assist at the altar or become active in our fundraising efforts.  Whatever you like to do -- or think you MIGHT like to do -- there is sure to be a spot at Trinity where you can become involved! 

Here, the Outreach Committee meets briefly after the 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist.

Here are just a few of the ways in which the people of Trinity work toward the fulfillment of our mission:

 ----Our growing outreach ministry has recently had partnerships with the Children's Ministry in New Haven, CT, and with the Chapel of the Holy Spirit at Tulane University in New Orleans.  OWLS Kitchen food pantry in Lakeville is an ongoing activity of ours.  Last fall had a very successful (and much appreciated) project in which we prepared back-to-school backpacks for needy children at nearby North Canaan Elementary School. Also, at Christmas, we collected gifts for needy children in North Canaan.  Most recently, we collected food coupons, non-perishables, cash, and Easter baskets for Salisbury Family Services to distribute.   In the past we have helped construct a Habitat for Humanity house in Salisbury, and have been an active participant in the "Adopt a Social Worker" program of Covenant to Care, Inc.   Generally, we try to undertake one project per calendar quarter that makes a small contribution to helping people in our own geographic area. 

----ECW sponsors an annual tag and bake sale, as well as the Ash Wednesday supper.  Our Men's Group undertakes maintenance functions around the parish, and assists with hospitality.

----The Art Show Committee offers an opportunity each year, from mid-August through Labor Day, for Trinity artists, along with other invited individuals, to display and sell their works at the Trinity Invitational Art Show, and provides occasional smaller exhibitions of Lime Rock artists in our gallery.

----Trinity is probably the closest church of any in the United States to a major automobile race track!  We enjoy excellent relations with our across-the-street neighbor, Lime Rock Park, and we extent our hand to the Track, to their employees, to drivers and crews, and to Track spectators.  Given our unique situation, there are few if any models for us to follow here, and our outreach to all of these populations -- many of whom we interact with regularly, especially when we occasionally park cars for Track visitors -- is for the most part ad hoc, yet we believe it is filled with promise.  We are listening to the Holy Spirit!

----The Capital Campaign undertook and successfully executed a major fundraising project for the renovation, restoration and expansion of Trinity Church.  And, remarkably in this day and age, they did it without incurring a cent of debt!

----Our senior parishioners are a special group of folks, and for them we provide large print materials for them.  Recently we installed an amplification system for the sanctuary.  (We had tried assisted hearing devices, and did not find them satisfactory.)  Additionally, we often provide transportation to special events for those who no longer drive. 

MINISTRIES AT TRINITY CHURCH