IMPORTANT & TIMELY

VOTING OPEN NOW – Faith at the Movies 2026
We need your help choosing our films. Please place your vote for the movie selections in each category at bit.ly/FATM26.  Paper copies of the poll are available at church as well.  Please turn into the church office or in the offering basket.

Date Change: Children & Worship and Kids Connect
Due to fall break and teacher availability, we are switching our “first Sunday” off day for October for Children & Worship and Kids Connect. What does that mean? We will have classes during worship for kids on October 5. We will not have classes during worship for kids on October 12. All Faith Formation Hour programming remains the same. If you have questions, contact Laura! 

Gophers Begins October 7th at 9:15am
The Gophers Exercise Class will begin again on Tuesday., October 7, at 9:15am in the Discovery Room.  It is an exercise class for all ages & abilities.  There is no fee, sign-up, or special equipment needed.  Any questions contact Katie Orent @ kateorent@gmail.com.

Popcorn Party Time – Friday, October 10 at 6:30pm
Our Popcorn Party Time monthly movie or game nights are back for another year! We’re still calling these special all-ages evenings Popcorn Party Time because that’s what they’ll be. A monthly party with lots and lots of popcorn! Not just for kids, not just for grown-ups – Popcorn Party Time is a chance for the whole Trinity family to get together for fellowship and fun. Our next party is Friday, October 10 and we’ll be watching Monsters Inc and featuring a few spooky-season extras!

Mugs and Munchkins 
We’re excited to share that the Discipleship Team is planning a brand-new monthly playgroup for families and caregivers with children in PreK and under. This will be a relaxed, welcoming space where caregivers can connect, kids can play, and we can all build friendships that will last a lifetime!  We’re still in the planning phase, so if you are a caregiver to a child PreK and under your input is incredibly valuable. Please take a moment to share your thoughts in the interest form below or contact Annie Slabaugh (a.slabaugh@grtumc.org) by Monday, October 20th at 11:59PM. https://tinyurl.com/MugsMunchkinsInterestTUMC

Trinity Directory Survey – Open Until October 31, 2025
Our Vision and Leadership Board is looking into the possibility of a Trinity Directory.  Please complete this short survey to help us gauge interest and determine the best course forward.  Please note: If created, the directory is intended for fellowship and communication among members of Trinity UMC and is not to be used for any other purpose including commercial, political, or other solicitation.  COMPLETE SURVEY HERE  ***Paper copies are also available in the Narthex.  You can return these to the church office.***

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Looking for the Latest Newsletter?
Click here for October Trinity in Touch Newsletter
The next newsletter will be for November.  November newsletter articles are due by October 21st.
(NOTE: Going forward, newsletter articles will be due on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. If a month has five Tuesdays, the due date will be the 4th Tuesday instead.)

UPCOMING

God’s Naturehood: Adult Edition – Friday, October 17 at 1:00pm
Designed for Trinity families & friends ages 18 & up, God’s Naturehood: Adult Edition is a great opportunity to visit a new park, get to know members of your Trinity family better, and get your daily steps in. Out next meet-up is Friday, October 17 from 1:00pm-2:00pm at Millennium Park (Secchia Meadows). Join us as we explore the Secchia Meadows side of Millennium Park at 1415 Maynard Ave SW, Walker, 49534. Park near the restrooms on the east side (Secchia Meadows) of Maynard. An optional cider & donut visit to Farmhaus Farms will be available after our walk. Maps and additional information will be sent out via email ahead of our adventure! RSVPs are requested but not required. Contact Laura Johns at l.johns@grtumc.org.

Pints with the Pastor – Sunday, October 19 at 6:00pm
You’re invited to join us this fall for Pints with the Pastor. This gathering is an opportunity for all of us to get a drink, get a taco, and get to know each other better. Meet up at Taco Borracho at 755 Michigan St NE anytime between 6:00pm-7:30pm. No RSVP required. Contact Pastor Mike at m.desotell@grtumc.org with questions.

Communion Stewards Meeting- October 26, 2025 After Service
We would like to give a big thank you to all of those friends who have participated in serivng of communion.  There will be a short meeting following the service on Sunday, October 26th.  We will have a signup schedule for the next 4 months and also answer any questions you may have.  We would also like to invite anyone else who may be interested in finding out more about servicing communion to join us.  Thank you all for your willingness, kindness, and warmth in this blessed sacrament.  If you have any questions, you may contact Cynthia Swedish at 262-364-9520 or Marty Tillstrom at 210-289-5520.

Trinity Orchard Outing – Sunday, October 26 from 3:30pm-5:30pm
Join us at Schwallier’s Country Basket as we take over the upstairs of the big red barn for a private orchard outing! After connecting, we’ll head into the public areas on a special all-ages scavenger hunt – can you find the baby goats, the pumpkin patch, the rubber duck races, the special family photo booth? We’ll reconvene in the barn for a time of sharing with cider & donuts. The cost is $15 per person and includes the barn rental, cider, donuts & other Trinity supplies. For more information and to sign up, use our online registration form at: tinyurl.com/TUMC-Orchard2025. Deadline to register is October 24 at 12:00pm. If you have questions about this opportunity, contact Laura Johns at l.johns@grtumc.org.

Save the Date!  “A Night to Remember” Community Ministries Program Dinner – November 7th from 6:00pm-8:00pm
Join us for an evening of food, music and stories from our community partners about the work from Trinity UMC and the Community Ministries Program. This is an extraordinary evening of song and story that you won’t forget! This is free-event but event registrations are encouraged to help provide numbers for space and food. Invite a friend to come and have a night out! Come hear inspirational stories and be a part of the ministry that happens at each of these evenings by encouraging youth to speak in front of a cheering crowd and overcome their fears (and even some adults too!). This is an evening you won’t want to miss!

RVSP: Thanksgiving Dinner – Sunday, November 23 at 11:15am
Join your Trinity family for our annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday, November 23rd at 11:15am. Lunch will include a full spread – turkey, dressing, potatoes, gravy, vegetables, salad, cranberries, relishes and pie! Your donation of $15 per adult, $10 per child 12 & under supports the Mission Work Camp Fund. Come for the delicious food. Stay to hear more about potential opportunities to put your faith into action over the coming year – something the funds we raise helps make possible!  Contact Laura or use our online form at: https://tinyurl.com/MWCF-Turkey-2025! Advanced registration is appreciated.

LEND A HAND: Thanksgiving Dinner – Saturday, November 22 & Sunday, November 23
Our annual Thanksgiving Dinner is back and we’re looking for volunteers to help prepare the feast on Saturday & Sunday, as well as folks to donate salads, relishes, and pies! To volunteer, use our SignUpGenius at tinyurl.com/MWCF-Turkey-Volunteer25 or contact Laura Johns at L.Johns@grtumc.org.

ONGOING

Exploring the Enneagram (Adult Faith Formation) – September 14 to October 19
Beyond just a personality test, the enneagram is an invitation to self-awareness and personal growth. Join us as we seek to understand our core motivations and recognize patterns of thoughts & behavior. Come away approaching your relationships with self and others with increased compassion, curiosity, and kindness. This Adult Faith Formation class is offered Sundays at 11:30am in Discovery thru October 19. 

The Deep End (Adult Faith Formation) – October 26 to November 16
Join Pastor Mike as we dive into the Gospels, exploring their origins, historical settings, and the unique voices of each writer. Together, we’ll uncover how these stories of Jesus still speak powerfully to our lives today, making deeper biblical exploration accessible and engaging for everyone. This Adult Faith Formation class will be offered Sundays at 11:30am in Discovery starting October 26. 

Acolytes – Sign Up Today
Is your child interested in helping to light the candles on Sunday mornings? Sign them up using our SignUpGenius: https://tinyurl.com/TUMC-AcolyteFall2025 

Friends of Rohr at Trinity (FoRT) Small Groups
FoRT (Friends of Rohr at Trinity) is a group of over 40 folks who enjoy studying Father Richard Rohr’s writings. Together we desire to integrate action and contemplation in our lives. As we gather each week to discuss our reading and enjoy fellowship together, we find we are “growing Deeper, loving Better, seeing God more Clearly.” You’re invited to join us! DBC meets on Sundays from 5:00pm-6:30pm in the Fireside Room and is reading The Divine Dance. Everything Belongs (EvB) gathers in the upstairs Library on Thursdays from 6:15pm-7:30pm and is discussing The Naked Now. Questions about any of these acronyms or the amazing groups of people they represent? Contact Laura Johns at l.johns@grtumc.org or other members of the FoRT Leadership Team: Merrita Tumonong, Penny Murray & Steve Murray. 

Sacred Justice Book Club – Quarterly on the First Tuesday of Various Months at 7:00pm
The Library Team is excited to announce our schedule of books & meetings for the next program year.  See below for dates and titles:

• November 4, 2025 – How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
• February 3, 2026 – The Story of More by Hope Jahren
• May 5, 2026 – Queer & Christian by Brandan Robertson

We will have a time of sharing to start each group and then discuss the book we’ve read. The Library Team will provide beverages and dessert for all.  If you have any questions, please reach out to the Library Team.

Social Justice Resource Document – Available Online
Find our latest justice resources online HERE!  Our Google Doc is updated weekly and includes resources, organizations & direct action steps.  Thank you for being part of this journey!

Coffee & Conversation- Tuesdays at 10am, Parlor
Need a bit of social time with your Trinity friends and staff? Join us every Tuesday for Coffee & Conversation in the Parlor at 10am.