Life in the Trinity Family
It's mostly about reaching out...


THE TRINITY UPPER ROOM CHOIR

Fine Music has long been a valued Anglican tradition. Traditional hymnody and anthems have, for a long time, been an invaluable part of our worship on Sundays and Holy Days. The Upper Room Choir at Trinity Church will provide beautiful choral anthems and service music on Third Sundays and Holy Days at the 10:30 a.m. service of The Holy Eucharist. Choir rehearsals will be held weekly on Sunday mornings after the 10:30 service. New singers are being recruited and are always welcome.

THE TRINITY SINGERS

This dedicated group of contemporary musicians and singers provide joy-filled music each week at our 10:30 a.m. service of The Holy Eucharist. We are truly blessed to have a blend of traditional and contemporary music each week. There's something for everybody when they worship at Trinity Church!

TRINITY EMMAUS (Our men's group)

This ministry to men meets every first Saturday of the month at 8:00 a.m. in Jane’s Hall. The group gathers for the primary purpose of walking their spiritual journey together. The group is ecumenical and all men in the community are invited and will be welcomed.

MEDITATION GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALIZED SPIRITUAL DIRECTION

These are available as interest and need arise. Contact Margaret Lewis at margaret.lewis@sacredlistening.net or 296-1600 for more information.
Margaret received her certificate in Spiritual direction from the Claritas Institute of Interspiritual Inquiry and is a member of Spiritual Directors International (SDI. She serves as a lay preacher, lay worship leader, Sunday School teacher and Eucharistic minister among other things. Core to Margaret's direction practice is the understanding that she is never the "director" in the relationship. That honor belongs to God. Margaret is a listener with ears tuned both to the speaker present in her office and to the movement of the Holy Spirit. Her role is to assist you in coming to a place wherein you can relate to God in whatever way calls to you and then to listen with you as that relationship continues to develop, grow, and deepen This happens in many ways; the reading of sacred texts, contemplation, meditation, silence, listening, talking, singing, writing, or whatever other way is discovered together that may benefit you in your life.

EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY

This is an intense four-year course in Bible and Theology sponsored by the University of the South. It is seminary style training for Lay Ministry. This program meets on Thursday evenings. If you are interested in joining the class, or if you are interested starting EFM in your parish, just give us a call or send an E-mail to the church.

TRINITY FAMILY MINISTRY

This ministry led by a team of adults, is organized for the purpose of ministering to younger families, both parents and children. In addition to regular "Family Nights," we also plan various outings ranging from river rafting to sledding in the snow. We also have plans for a family camp. The celebration of this ministry culminates on 4th Sundays when we celebrate "Children's Sunday." On this day the young people in the church take part in the service, and a "Mystery Bag" sermon is offered to illustrate the Gospel message for the day. As a result of this ministry, the church is already beginning to see an increase in younger parishioners and children. We invite you to become a part of this vital and important ministry.

OUR CHURCH SCHOOL

Trinity Church offers a comprehensive and fun Church School for children each Sunday at 10:30. The children begin by attending the worship service through the reading of the Gospel. They then proceed "downstairs" to their classrooms for a fun and interactive time of learning about the Good News of Jesus Christ. The Church School currently uses "Seasons of the Spirit" curriclum each week. Most of our teachers are professional educators. Our Church School Director is Nancy Moore.

TRINITY TREASURES

This is our parish thrift store which is located in a large store in the shopping center next to the church. The store manager is Joy Blair and the shop is staffed by loving and caring volunteers. All proceeds are given in love to fund vital ministries in the church, many of which reach out to the local community and to the world. The Trinity Vestry is the Board of Directors. The Thrift Store Committee, appointed by the Rector,act as the executive committee as well as liaison to the Vestry. If you can make a donation to Trinity Treasures, or if you would like to volunteer please give the store a call at (209) 267-5970.

TRINITY HEALTH MINISTRIES

This ministry was developed in order to fill the "gaps" in health care in our community. Our Parish Nurse and Director of Trinity Health Ministries is Susan Wahlstrom,a Registered Nurse who works directly with the rector and the rest of the Health Ministries team. Susan manages the day to day operation and is in the office on Fridays by appointment. Anyone is free to drop by with their health care concerns and questions. Susan, assisted by several nurses, is also available after both services of worship on Sundays. If you want more information on Health Ministries in general, or how to begin a Health Ministry in your church, we suggest that you click on the following link: The Web Site of National Episcopal Health Ministries, or E-mail the church and we will put you in touch with Susan.

THE COUNSELING CENTER

Trinity Health Ministries is very pleased to offer comprehensive counseling services in our community to offer psychotherapeutic counseling and educational services to individuals, couples, families and groups. The Counseling Center operates on the philosophy that a healthy life is a balance of the physical, emotional, spiritual and relational needs of the individual. The Counseling Center at Trinity Church seeks to do God's healing work in Amador and Calaveras Counties by providing both psychotherapeutic and educational services. In addition, pre-marital programs are offered to couples who are seeking to be married. These programs have been so helpful to engaged couples that they are now required before a wedding may be celebrated at Trinity Church. Care is taken to treat all people with respect for race, religion and sexual orientation. We are committed to helping people deepen their sense of self-awareness, self-worth, integrity and wholeness. Our Counselor is Dr. Marge O'Neill, a California licensed psychologist. The Counseling Center is conveniently located at Trinity Church, 430 Highway 49, on Sutter Hill in Sutter Creek. The phone at The Counseling Center is available 24-hours a day. The phone number is 209-267-0656. The voice mail in the office is completely confidential and all messages are kept private.

PETAL PUSHERS

This program comes under the umbrella of Trinity Health Ministries. It is our program of visitations among the lonely,the sick and the shut-in. After each major service of worship, the flowers, which were given to the glory of God, are divided and taken to several of our sick and shut-in members and non members. Of course, a friendly visit is always part of the program. Sue Hansen is coordinator of this outreach.

TRINITY HEALING MINISTRY

This group of Lay Persons offer prayers for healing with "Laying on of Hands" at the time of Communion each week. In co-ordination with Trinity Health Ministries, they will also bring their ministry into homes through visitations. It is not uncommon to see several people receiving this anointing while others are receiving the Blessed Sacrament. There have been many testimonies to the power of God working through this Sacrament!

THE AMADOR COUNTY INTERFAITH FOOD CLOSET

This ministry is only about 3 blocks from Trinity Church. We support the facility with volunteers and with food that is brought forward each and every Sunday at the offertory. The food is graciously given by members of our parish family. We also support the food closet financially.

FOYER DINNERS

We truly believe that in order to "reach out," we must also "reach in." To this end we offer a very successful program whereby approximately eight parishioners have dinner together once per month for five or six months. At that time all groups are re-organized. Our goal is to help each member of our Trinity Family to really know the other members of the family in a way that can't happen at the "Coffee Hour" on Sundays. Currently we have over 50 people in this program, telling their stories and sharing their lives with each other. We believe this kind of sharing and fellowship is essential to our team approach to ministry. The program is open to singles and to couples. Joy Blair is the coordinator of this vital program.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN

The Trinity E.C.W. is the arm of outreach at the church. Almost their entire budget is given over to helping many in our community and throughout the world. Mary Mahoney is currently the E.C.W. President.

WE HAVE MANY OTHER MINISTRIES THAT ARE NOT LISTED HERE.

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