This time of year always draws me back to the heart of the Christmas story. It is a story full of angels and shepherds and songs of peace, but at its core it is about a young family on the move. Mary and Joseph were traveling because they had to. They were vulnerable. They were … More Christmas is a Time of Welcome (Not Fear)
Whether you’ve been part of Trinity for decades or you’re walking through the doors for the first time on Christmas Eve, we want you to feel at home. Christmas worship is one of the most beautiful nights of the year here, and a little helpful info can help you relax, settle in, and simply enjoy … More A User’s Guide to Christmas at Trinity
My wife, Lori has a large family. She has 6 brothers and sisters, plus, kids, grandkids, great-grandkids, in-laws, nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces…you get the idea. There’s a lot of ‘em! So, when her family gathers for Christmas, or other holidays… well, it can be a little nutty. What they consider a medium sized family gathering is probably 25-30 people. And … More Come and See
Of course, the shepherds were terrified. Of course, they were! They had to be terrified…because that night, they were just minding their own business…doing what shepherds do, when out of nowhere, an angel of the Lord stood before them and the glory of the Lord shown around them. They were terrified at the shock of it all, but … More Love Knows Your Name
Christmas. Just hearing the word fills our hearts with warmth. It brings memories of glowing lights, joyful gatherings, candlelight, and music that stirs our very soul. But beyond the joy and tradition, Christmas is the season of love coming to earth; a celebration of the child who changed…well, who changed everything. Today, through these beautiful carols … More This is Christmas
Pastor Alan Sherouse writes a story about preparing for Christmas with his children. He wanted his kids to understand the real meaning of Christmas. So, one night, in the middle of December, he sat down at the kitchen table with his youngest child, and they began to assemble a cardboard cutout nativity scene: a stable, a manger, Mary and Joseph, … More You Are a Blessing
In his book, The Easy Yoke, author Doug Webster tells a story about a young, energetic and idealistic seminary student in Philadelphia. His name was Ted, and he was studying to be a pastor. In fact, he dreamed about being a pastor. It’s all he’d wanted to be since seventh grade. He was motivated. He had energy. He had enthusiasm. His first seminary class was called “How … More When Broken Dreams are Mended
Deer Island is a fishing village off the coast of New Brunswick, Canada. Small fishing boats head in and out of the harbor, into the North Atlantic every day. The island is so small, that it doesn’t have a lighthouse. And in the days before GPS systems fishing boats would regularly wander into dangerous waters, hitting the rocks, … More A Light Brighter Than Any
For the shepherds outside of Bethlehem, the night of that first Christmas was just like any other night. All the sheep had been gathered in and there was nothing left to do except to keep watch, talk with one another, and stay stay close to the campfire, keeping warm. That night, however, their quiet routine was … More Hear, See and Go
When I think of Christmas, I often think of car trips. I think of packing up suitcases and sleeping bags. I think of laundry baskets full of Christmas presents for the cousins, that go into the station wagon. I think of my brothers and I, loading into the back, rear-facing seat of the Ford Country Squire (complete with … More Where Heaven Meets Earth
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