by Joseph James | Apr 9, 2025 | Pastor Joseph's Blog
This Lenten season at Trinity has, in many ways, followed familiar rhythms. We replaced the brass with wood in the sanctuary. The purple paraments marked our worship space. We shared in a meaningful Ash Wednesday service. Our Holy Week services will be appropriately...
by Trinity UMC | Mar 7, 2025 | Pastor Joseph's Blog
As we enter the season of Lent in 2025, we are invited once again to walk the path of reflection, repentance, and renewal. In the United Methodist tradition, Lent is a 40-day journey (excluding Sundays) leading us to the joy of Easter. It is a time to realign our...
by Joseph James | Oct 16, 2024 | Pastor Joseph's Blog
In the face of uncertainty, we might be tempted to demand answers or explanations for our suffering or the hardships we face. We want to understand why things happen the way they do, why our prayers seem unanswered, or why evil and pain exist in a world God created....
by Joseph James | May 2, 2024 | Pastor Joseph's Blog
This week has been momentous in the life of United Methodism as a result of the actions of the United Methodist General Conference. Many are focused on the removal of language concerning sexuality and ordination. While compelling given the worldwide nature of the...
by Joseph James | Mar 20, 2024 | Pastor Joseph's Blog
The committee on nominations and leadership development is charged with recruiting, training, and encouraging the leaders of the local church. Your committee has done outstanding work in recruiting servant leaders to equip Trinity to carry out its mission. We are...
by Joseph James | Feb 14, 2024 | Pastor Joseph's Blog
Today is Ash Wednesday, the start of the forty day (plus Sundays) season of Lent. We hope to see you at one of our Ash Wednesday services. Easter is on March 31 this year. Stay tuned for the announcement concerning our Easter celebration as we draw closer to time. In...
