IMPORTANT & TIMELY

Volunteers/Items Needed June 9, 2026
Sign up to assist at the upcoming Queer & Christian event on June 9, 2026.  Available time slots and items to donate are listed at https://tinyurl.com/QC26Volunteer. Questions or concerns, email Dani at office@grtumc.org.

*NEW* Trinity Shirts
A new design has been created just in time for Pride month!  Pick up your new “God Loves You” shirt HERE.

Milestone Sunday: Grads, Books & Bibles – June 7 at 10:00am
Our second Milestone Sunday of 2026 is June 7 and we will be celebrating any milestones from February to May 2026. Our Milestone Moment will be the honoring of graduates and a special Books & Bibles opportunity for all kids & youth. Have a milestone to share? Fill out our online form at https://tinyurl.com/TUMCMilestone06-2026, email Laura at l.johns@grtumc.org, or put a note on your Connection Card. A cupcake reception will follow worship! 
Find out more about the Books & Bibles available this year and what to expect by checking out our flyer available HERE.  It includes the list of names of folks that will be receiving inscribed NRSV Bibles this year. 

HELP NEEDED: Lemonade Stand – June 14 to Sept 6
A Trinity favorite is back! Each Sunday after worship starting June 14, head out the Calkins door and gather on the lawn for cold beverages and great conversation. The Lemonade Stand is an opportunity for our congregation to step out into the community and get to know each other – and our neighbors – better. Call to Ministry! We are still finalizing our volunteer crew for the summer, so if you would like to take a Sunday to help serve, there is a paper signup in the Parlor kitchen soon. You can also contact Suzy Gill, Hospitality Coordinator, at Lsogill@comcast.net. She is happy to help you get signed up and to provide a training if you need one.

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Looking for the Latest Newsletter?
Click here for the May Trinity in Touch Newsletter
JUNE Newsletter to be released tomorrow, June 2nd!
The next newsletter will be for July.  July newsletter articles are due by June 23.
(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

Queer & Christian w/Brandan Robertson – Tuesday, June 9 from 6:30pm-8:30pm
We’re excited to announce an upcoming FREE event on June 9, 2026, featuring Brandan Robertson, queer scholar and pastor, and author of Queer and Christian. This promises to be an inspiring evening of dialogue and community engagement.  The night will include a discussion with Brandan, a Q&A session, access to community resources and a book signing! RSVP at:  https://tinyurl.com/QueerChristian2026

God’s Naturehood: Adult Edition (Cascade Peace Park) – Friday, June 12 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. On Friday, June 12 from 1:00pm-2:00pm we’ll be walking at Cascade Peace Park at 8900 Grand River Dr SE, Ada, MI 49301. Park in the main lot off of Grand River Dr SE and meet at the trailhead. The trails at Cascade Peace Park have some uneven surfaces & elevation change per requests from some of our regular walkers. RSVPs are requested but not required. Contact Laura Johns at l.johns@grtumc.org.

God’s Naturehood: Family Edition (Millennium Park) – Saturday, June 13 at 10:00am
Designed for Trinity families & friends with kiddos ages 12 and under, God’s Naturehood: Family Edition is a time of fellowship & fun at a local park! All kids must be accompanied by an adult. Join us June 13 from 10:00am-11:00am at Millennium Park, 1415 Maynard Ave SW, Walker, MI 49534. Our meet-up will feature a chance to play on the amazing Millennium Park playgrounds and then a short walk on the paved & boardwalk trails nearby. Allergy friendly snacks will be available, but make sure to pack your own beverages! Great for those young families and those school age kiddos with lots of extra summer-time energy. The trails are stroller & wagon accessible and there are restrooms on-site. Questions? Contact Laura Johns at L.Johns@grtumc.org.

Whitecaps Game – June 21 at 2:00pm
Ticket reservations are in for the Whitecaps Game on Sunday, June 21. If you’ve signed up, watch for an email from Laura with more information on picking up your tickets & vouchers. If you haven’t paid yet, you can drop off cash/check to the Office (marked Whitecaps / Family Ministries) or use the Give Now button on the website and select “Family Ministries” as the fund. Questions? Contact Laura Johns at l.johns@grtumc.org.

Spiritalk Book Club – June 23 at 6:30pm
Join us for our annual book selection night! On Tuesday, June 23 at 6:30pm, meet at Schuler Books Grand Rapids for dinner in the café and a great discussion of books for next program year! Contact Joy Murphy for more info at joymurphy@grtumc.org.

Party in the Park – August 20 from 5:30pm-8:30pm (Hager Park)
Come on out for a Party in the Park on Thursday, August 20 from 5:30pm-8:30pm at Hager Park in Georgetown Township. Yes… you read that right! We’re heading to a new park this year but the PARTY will be much the same. Come celebrate all things summer with a delicious BBQ dinner, jamming out with the praise band, and then doing all those fun park things. At Hager Park you can find a smaller playground and a huge all-ages zipline near our site, a lovely walk in the woods, and (across the park) one of the largest wooden playgrounds around. The BBQ dinner will feature hot dogs, brats, and sides. Beverages and tableware will also be provided. Suggested donation of $8 per person. Pay online ahead of time or bring cash/check to the park. 

Get More Details & RSVP at: https://tinyurl.com/TUMC-PITP2026
Sign Up to Bake, Volunteer, Setup & Cleanup at: https://tinyurl.com/TUMC-PITP2026-Volunteers

ONGOING

God’s Naturehood: Sunday Kids Edition – June 14 & 21, July 12 & 19, August 9 & 16
Calling all Pre-K to 5th Grade kiddos! Come upstairs to the TrinityKids Room after Children’s Moment on select Sundays this summer for a class with Ms. Laura, Ms. Annie, and other Protection Policy certified leaders. We’ll learn about what God has made by examining different parts of creation, digging into amazing science facts, and (when weather permits) spending time outside exploring the Naturehood right around our building! There will be crafts, games, science, stories, and more. Sunday Kids Edition will be offered June 14 & 21, July 12 & 19, August 9 & 16. Weekly programming for kiddos & youth will return in September. 

Sacred Justice Book Club – Next Meeting: August 4
The Sacred Justice Book Club is thrilled to be back again this year for great conversation, deep discussion about activism, and fun fellowship. Our 2026-2027 book list is as follows:

• August 4, 2026 | Radical Inclusion by David Moinina Sengeh
• November 3, 2026 | The Land Is Not Empty by Sarah Augustine
• February 2, 2027 | The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee
• May 4, 2027 | My Body Is Not a Prayer Request by Amy Kenny

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. Our weekly FoRT gatherings will resume in September. In the meantime, watch your email for updates about fellowship & spiritual practice events during the summer months and save the date for the FoRT Ice Cream Social on Thursday, August 27 at 7:00pm. Contact Laura Johns at l.johns@grtumc.org or other members of the FoRT Leadership Team: Merrita Tumonong, Penny Murray & Steve Murray. 

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.

Did you know?  
The Kent Dems now collects compost material through Organicycle and also accepts clean Styrofoam for recycling (like packaging Styrofoam). Folks can drop off material to the Kent Dems (301 Fuller NE) M-F from 10am-4pm.

Looking for Links?
Not sure where to find something online? Check out these links below…

• Greeters (Adults & Families): Welcome people at the doors and in the Parlor before worship. https://tinyurl.com/TUMC-GreetersApr-Aug2026 
• Acolytes (Kids & Youth): Help light the candles in the Sanctuary. https://tinyurl.com/TUMC-AcolyteSpring2026
• TrinityKids Leaders (Adults): Facilitate gym & game time for our PreK to 5^th grade kids during Faith Formation. https://tinyurl.com/TrinityKidsSpring2026
• Youth Group 2^nd Adult (Adults): Lend a hand in Youth Group with our 6^th to 12 grade friends during Faith Formation. https://tinyurl.com/TUMCSpring25YG
• Order a “Belong, Be Love, Be You” Trinity Shirt HERE
• TNT Dinner Signups HERE
• Trinity’s New Social Justice Resource HERE
• Pastor Mike’s Sermon Blog HERE