The Trinity Window – June 2020 Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

292 Orange St. New Haven, CT. 06510 Phone: 203.787.6521 – Fax: 203.776.7915

www.TrinityLutheranNH.org – office@TrinityLutheranNH.org

From the Pastor

And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”--Matthew 28:18-20. Every year our congregation celebrates the Festival of the Holy Trinity--the day to celebrate God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, for whom our congregation is named! This year the Festival of the Holy Trinity falls on June 7. Traditionally it is the "last hurrah" of our Easter worship, before the long, quiet, hot summer begins. This year we will still celebrate the Holy Trinity on June 7, but it will look different, won't it, just like everything looks different this year! (Please see my article within this Window for how I see us beginning a "new normal" at Trinity this summer.) But no matter what changes, the message about the Holy Trinity and this congregation named after the Trinity remains the same! Jesus commands us in the last verses of Matthew to "go and make disciples of

all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." We continue making disciples, and continue teaching. We received several new members last month who affirmed their baptism over Facebook Live in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. We recognize in the interrelationship between Father, Son, and Holy Spirit that we are made by God for each other, made for community, made to connect and be there for each other, even if it's at a safe physical distance these days. Most of all, we cling to Jesus' promise: "And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age." He is with us, no matter what, no matter what disruption or disaster comes, he is with us. We are never alone, a great reason to celebrate God the Holy Trinity, and our Church family named after him: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. May God the Holy Trinity bless you all at Trinity, Pastor Mills+ Festivals this Month at Trinity: Mon, Jun 1-The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth Sun, Jun 7-The Festival of the Holy Trinity Sun Jun 14-The Second Sunday after Pentecost Sun, Jun 21-The Third Sunday after Pentecost Wed, Jun 24-The Nativity of John the Baptist Thu Jun 25-The Presentation of the Augsburg Confession Sun, Jun 28-The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Returning to In-Person Worship at Trinity?

Dearly Beloved of Trinity Lutheran Church,

“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples—if you have love for one another.”--John 13:35

On Sunday, March 8th—the last Sunday we met in-person together--I did three things I long to do again: I spent the morning at Trinity in Bible study, worship, and coffee hour. After church I visited a nursing home and a hospital to visit our members there and distribute Holy Communion. In the afternoon I attended a potluck dinner with 4 other families and their children.

In the almost 3 months since that day, so much in our world has changed. These activities that seemed so normal in March now strike us as risky, if not even foolish. Over the last 3 months, millions around the world have been sickened, and 100,000 of our fellow Americans have died. Our congregation has had numerous members and friends who have tested positive for COVID-19, and cruelly perished from this disease. These past 3 months have changed the world, and all our lives. I grieve the loss of our old “normal life” with you.

Amidst this tragedy, Trinity has remained OPEN. We have held worship over Facebook Live for 11 Sundays, and broadcast roughly 100+ Sunday School classes, Scripture meditations, Bible Studies, concerts, morning prayers, vespers, compline services, etc., reaching the vast majority of our members, and thousands more in a larger online flock. You have been there for each other. We have prayed with the families of those who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. We have supported our members who are in need. We have reached out to partner with local food shelves and food banks. We have kept our office functioning, and our building maintained and in good repair. Our in-person activities have been temporarily suspended, but Trinity has never closed for a minute. We have shown in these days that we are truly Christ’s disciples by continuing to love one another.

As we look towards gathering together again for in-person, indoor worship there are numerous factors to consider:

1. Federal, State of Connecticut, and City of New Haven governmental regulations. 2. Guidelines from the New England Synod and our larger ELCA denomination 3. Risk Control guidelines from our insurer, Church Mutual Insurance 4. Our Christian Faith and our loving care for our Church family

As of this writing on Memorial Day, neither the State of Connecticut nor the City of New Haven Health Department have given the go-ahead for in-person, indoor worship to return. The New England Synod of the ELCA has also asked all of its congregations to refrain from resuming in-person worship for now. We will abide by these directives.

But what would in-person, indoor worship look like, if these governmental regulations changed and we did resume in-person worship, inside the building at Trinity?

Following CDC, ELCA, and Church Mutual Insurance guidelines for in-person, indoor worship there would be:

1. NO Hymns, Congregational Singing, or Choir 2. NO Speaking or Out-loud praying, e.g. the Lord’s Prayer 3. NO Children, Children’s Sermon, Sunday School, or Nursery Care 4. NO Seniors aged 60+ present, or any person with a health condition 5. NO handshakes, hugs, or passing of the peace 6. NO eating or drinking in a coffee hour or potluck 7. NO being closer than 6’ from others 8. NO Holy Communion received in any kind 9. NO assisting ministers sharing space at the altar 10. NO using hymnals, Bibles, or bulletins 11. NO passing the Offering Plate 12. NO congregating before or after worship 13. NO passing others when entering or exiting 14. NO entrance without a facemask and temperature check 15. NO use of the restroom without continuous cleaning

It’s hard for me to imagine Trinity looking like this, or what it would feel like. Who could come, and would you want to?!

So in consultation with Pat Sundermann, our Church Council President, I see three main ways for us to begin a “new normal” for Trinity this summer:

1. Online worship via Facebook Live will continue as our main means of gathering together. Imperfect as it is, it is safe, accessible, and allows us to hear God’s Word.

2. Sometime in the next several weeks I hope that we can begin streaming online Sunday worship from the sanctuary of Trinity. The accompaniment of our organ and the familiar sight of our beautiful sanctuary should be an encouragement for us all. The congregation would be limited to myself and the organist.

3. The City of New Haven has issued guidelines for “Drive-In Church Services.” I hope we can use these guidelines to gather safely for our own occasional Drive-In Service, in the parking lot across from Trinity. There would be no access to the building available, but instead we’d worship from our closed-up cars, with audio broadcast to the parking lot by a low-power FM radio transmitter. This service would also be streamed online, with the elderly and those more vulnerable strongly encouraged to stay home and participate online.

The old hymn says, “They’ll know we are Christians by our love,” based on Jesus’ words from John 13:35, “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples—if you have love for one another.” When people look at Trinity, they’ve always seen the love we have for each other and for our God. These days that love will look a little different—it will look like gathering online, or staying in our cars, so that we can lovingly protect one another, our families, our vulnerable ones, our neighbors, and our Church family. With faith towards God, and with fervent love towards one another, this summer we will begin this “new normal” at Trinity.

Yours in Christ, Pastor Ryan Mills+

Sanctuary Eternal Light

Burns to the glory of God In Memory of Walter Jahnke May 24th Jim Mourer May 31st Burns to the glory of God In Honor of Joey Mourer May 10th Amy Handy May 17th

Altar Flowers Given to the glory of God… In Memory of all the Faithful Departed In Honor of

Men’s Breakfast Group The Men’s Breakfast Group will not meet during the summer months. The next breakfast is yet to be determined at 9:00 a.m. in the church auditorium. Please RSVP to Pastor Mills and come for the hot breakfast, devotion, and fellowship.

Trinity Window Articles Trinity Window articles for the next issue are due by the 15th of every month. It is important that you get your articles in on time and think ahead for the next month. Please email articles to: Office@TrinityLutheranNH.org. Articles must be submitted in WORD or PDF format

Oremus “Let us pray” This month we prayed for the following members and friends of Trinity who were sick and/or hospitalized: Bob Child, Jason Doromal, Bruce Spiewak, Yoly Ortiz, Rachel Thompson, Addie Lehrke, Alisha Durham, Gladys Barfield, Charles Peppers, Sister Karleen Seech, SND, Marianne Miller, Ken Lenz, Ron Gargiulo, Chrissy Karolus, Wendy Lynn, Atillio DiMaggio, Allison Empringham, Mimi Thompson, Carmine Montalto, Michelle Martell, Mary Ellen Schoomaker, Philip Cerrone, Sandy Noonan, Maria Roman, Lenny Boucher, Nicole Donzello, Bonnie, Joseph Creevy, Samantha Boucher, Allen Purvin, Douglas Golden, Joe Fox, Barbara Mourer, Elizabeth Leone, Marcey Miller, Bill Radziunas, Lorraine Dewar, George Koltypin, Don Johnston, Thomas Palm, Pamela Simone, Vincent Vilano, Denise Hawkins, Barbara Morrisey, Lilian Karolus, Bonnie Callen, Betsey Sumners, Rich Rick, Jon Thomforde, Chris Doran, Frank Wright, Olga Peterson, Abner & Cindy Oaks, Esther Goffinet, Janet Herrington, Nicole Donzello, Beth Doran, Ron Britt, Walt Busk, Beth Neumeyer, Mary Psarras, the residents of the Mary Wade Home and all assisted living facilities, and all who serve in the armed forces, especially: Daniel Burk, Christopher Bushy, Justin Coonrod, Tameka Lloyd, Mario Masella and Jonathan Outlaw. And those who mourn Janet Brophy, David Lanci, Charles LeGrand, Sr., Lois Sanderson, and Anne Sayle

Upcoming Events Here is a preliminary listing for the events we have for this month. Please mark your calendars in advance so you can save the dates.

June 2nd 6:00pm Confirmation Class 16th 6:00pm Confirmation Class

Monthly B.P. Screening

Debbie Nicolson, R.N. will schedule her next B.P. screening when we return to worship. Debbie will do the screenings in the Gathering Room after worship.

Operation Christmas Child

In the just reward of labor, God’s will is done In the help we give our neighbor, God’s will is done In our world-wide task of caring for the hungry and despairing, In the harvests we are sharing, God's will is done. LBW. #563 I find it hard to believe June is upon us. It has been very different then what I have ever experienced. I have been keeping my self busy creating doll blankets and hair scrunchies for this years OCC shoeboxes which gives me great joy Our annual Palm Sunday bake sale was put on hold but am happy to report we will be holding a Celebration bake sale once we are able to resume services at church. Stay tune for updates once a date has been set. Once it is safe to be out and about once more please remember OCC when out shopping. In the mean time please remember the children world wide who will receive yor simple shoebox gift and learn of Gods undoing love for them. Yours for the Children Barbara Mourer OCC Chair and Relay Coordinator

Mary Wade Service

Join us in our outreach to The Mary Wade Home, 118 Clinton Avenue, New Haven. Come help sing, assist in worship and/or visit with the residents! The service has been suspended for the time being for the safety of the residents.

Sunday School Challenge Fund Raisers

Alleluia! From the Sunday School. During the recent church closure our students have been studying Bible stories online. When we were last in church they were decorating small blackboards to raise enough more money to pay for 10 water filtration systems through the Reach Dalit program. They were also considering how they could help raise money for Operation Christmas Child through the Palm Sunday bake sale. Unable to raise funds at church, I have challenged them each to do activities at home for which they can ask for donations for their two charities. There are approximately 20 challenges for the students which take at least 3 minutes each to complete. For example: Making a palm leaf and using it in a parade at home on Palm Sunday. Another day was to do jumping jacks for 3 minutes. They are recording their activities on a personal chart. I have promised to donate money for each of their completed challenges while another person has donated a lump sum for their overall efforts. The total amount collected will be given equally to Reach Dalit and OCC. The students will bring their completed charts to church when we return there and will be available to accept donations from members and friends. Anyone who wishes to donate in advance can send their donations to Trinity earmarked for the Sunday school charities. Checks should be made out to the Trinity Lutheran Church Women. Their Bible study and challenge videos are online on Trinity’s Facebook Page in the Video and the Post sections for anyone interested in glimpsing some of our students acting out their faith.

Commencement 2020 Congratulations to Erik Sundermann who received his Master of Science Degree in Education on May 15, 2020. With no in person commencement Erik received a congratulatory email from Fitchburg State University. Congratulations to Brian Peterson and Alex Smith who received Master of Divinity degrees from Yale Divinity School on May 18, 2020. YDS did do an online commencement with photos. Brian will return to YDS in the fall to continue his studies for a Master of Sacred Theology Degree. Alex is now working for a community purchasing alliance in Washington, DC. Best wishes to all our graduates, Trinity is proud of your accomplishments!

Church Closing

All houses of worship have been asked to close during the Covid 19 pandemic. Trinity is following those wishes. When we can gather to worship together again a churchwide email will go out. You can go to Trinity’s Facebook page to join in Bible Studies, Evening Compline, Morning Prayer, and Worship with Pastor Mills.

VBS Cancelled Trinity has cancelled Vacation Bible School for this summer. We all know it is in the best interest of the children and volunteers. We are sure everyone will miss the heat and humidity!

Karen Chaffin & Pat Sundermann, VBS Co-Chairs

Time for a Laugh A kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they were drawing. She walked around to look at the artwork. As she got to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was. The girl replied, “I’m drawing a picture of God.” The teacher paused and said, “But no one knows what God looks like.” Without missing a beat, or looking up from her drawing the girl replied. “They will in a minute.”

Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers 30 Gillies Road, Hamden, CT 06517 203-230-8994; www.carenewhaven.org 34 YEARS AS THE GOOD NEIGHBOR

Are you looking for a new volunteer opportunity? Can you drive an elderly person to a doctor’s appointment? Visit with an elder from time to time? Please consider joining our team and discover how your small acts of kindness can make a huge difference in the life of an elder in our community. Since 1983, Interfaith Volunteer Care Givers (IVCG) has assisted seniors in the Greater New Haven area by fostering independent living and reducing isolation. We train and insure volunteers from area faith communities and civic organizations to offer free neighborly services with compassion and love. To find out more, please check out our new website: www.carenewhaven.org Volunteer Orientation &Training At

The Connecticut Hospice, Inc. The Connecticut Hospice, Inc. (inpatient and homecare). is sponsoring volunteer orientation and training this fall. If you or someone you know is looking for an opportunity to serve others in your community, we would like to hear from you. Our patients and families are in need of your care and support. As a volunteer, you can fill your hours (weekdays/evenings or weekends) by assisting in a clerical capacity or offering direct patient/family contact as a friendly visitor, provide pastoral care or bereavement services, help in arts, massage therapy, pet therapy, hairdresser/barber or provide transportation. For more information, please contact Joan Cullen at 203-315-7510 or jcullen@hospice.com.

Online Giving

Trinity has started an online giving choice to those who would like to use it. The service is run by Vanco and there is no cost to you to use this service. Vanco also allows you set up recurring contributions. You can use the following link to donate online: https://www.eservicepayments.com/cgi-bin/Vanco_ver3.vps?appver3=wWsk24ZWJSTZKsGd1RMKlg0BDvsSG3 VIWQCPJNNxD8upkiY7JlDavDsozUE7KG0nFx2NSo8LdUKGuGuF396vbT L3zI8d9ONQj96N4loOj5giYnTg5dP4O6rpX5QvPEWlBhHDN59kLZFffwKf YERpQoyDu0FSEa2T5JeuDbytksQ=&ver=3 If you prefer you can also send your offering through the USPS.

Amazon Smile Please see the attachment at the end of the Trinity Window for another way to support Trinity using the Amazon Smile Program.

For such a time as this (Esther 4:14) - COVID-19 Update Page 1 of 2 For Immediate Release

For such a time as this (Esther 4:14)

(New York City - May 2020). The ambulances are arriving. Seafarers International House (SIH) is helping in the fight for people’s lives one bed at a time. More beds used by recovering COVID-19 patients at Seafarers International House today mean more beds available for desperately ill COVID-19 patents in NYC hospitals.

Located within the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States, SIH has made adjustments to its usual mission of welcoming seafarers and immigrants to the guesthouse in Manhattan. In mid-April the board of directors of SIH felt compelled to continue the mission of hospitality by temporarily making the guesthouse available to people in our local community who are recuperating from the virus. Therefore, SIH has partnered with “Comunilife” – another not-for-profit agency that provides respite care for displaced hospital patients. SIH plans to resume regular guesthouse operations starting July 30, the date of the major fundraiser, the Setting the Course Banquet. (Book your room or reserve your ticket now at https://www.sihnyc.org).

As a mission that has responded to God’s call for over 147 years to welcome the displaced, Seafarers International House feels like it is being called anew during these desperate hours “for such a time as this” (Esther 4:14) to respond to the pandemic medical needs right in SIH’s neighborhood.

At the same time, SIH continues to provide housing to seafarers and asylees, but in another location in Manhattan, so that they don’t risk mingling with COVID-19 patients in the guesthouse. Some detention centers are releasing asylum seekers, who are then at risk of facing homelessness. With travel restrictions and mandatory quarantine, many seafarers are stranded not being able to fly to foreign ports to join their ships. The “re-located SIH guesthouse” at a mid-town hotel insures rooms for both asylees and seafarers during this crisis.

For such a time as this (Esther 4:14) - COVID-19 Update Page 2 of 2 Meanwhile, in the ports, SIH carries out its port mission to assist seafarers. Many face to face ship visits are not being allowed now, but fortunately some of SIH’s port chaplains can continue boarding ships, using PPE, and safely providing “gangway ministry” as well as electronic communication to spiritually and practically assist exhausted seafarers, who are so vital in maintaining our supply chains, especially during this time of global interruption.

To care for mariners who feel lonely out at sea or are in different time zones, SIH is working with the International Christian Maritime Association to provide live chats with a chaplain (https://www.sihnyc.org/chat-with-a-chaplain).

For such a time as this, asylum seekers released from detention and seafarers on ships or stranded in New York City, find devoted SIH staff members caring for their immediate needs in the ports and in Manhattan. And, the SIH guesthouse now provides beds to those community members recuperating from COVID-19.

Who we are: Seafarers International House (SIH) is the Lutheran response to the urgent needs of vulnerable seafarers and immigrants.

A social ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA) in America, primarily related to the Metropolitan New York Synod of the ELCA, Seafarers International House offers pastoral care, hospitality, social assistance, and advocacy to a multi-national and multi-faith community in maritime ports on the Eastern Seaboard (Baltimore, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia), and in an 84-room Guesthouse in New York City. In 2019, SIH served a total of 38,225 people. This included visiting 18,353 and transporting 10,114 seafarers. SIH also provided 5,214 lodging nights and social services to seafarers (218), asylum seekers (36), and domestic violence, human trafficking, and local disaster survivors (68). These figures do not include regular travelers, who lodge at SIH and in regular times provide income to support the mission.

For more details, to make a reservation at the SIH guesthouse starting July 30, or to support this ministry please visit www.sihnyc.org or send an email to res@sihnyc.org. If you are a seafarer in need of accommodation in Manhattan, please also reach out to at res@sihncy.org or call (917) 284-2933.

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Photo credits:

An ambulance in front of the guesthouse brings patients recovering from COVID-19. Photo by Marsh Luther Drege.

Port Chaplain Arnd (right) assists seafarers on the MSC Busan.

For additional information contact:

Henryk Behnke Director of Development & Communications henryk@sihnyc.org

JUNE CELEBRATIONS AND ANNIVERSARIES

BIRTHDAYS

June 2 Mike Stamp June 5 Kenji Langlois June 5 Jessica Meydell June 5 Mary Regan-Yttre June 9 Marissa Auman

June 10 Egypt Clark June 10 Douglas Golden June 11 Lisa Spears June 14 Heidi Nicolson June 17 Kim Ketchersid June 21 Sandy Langlois June 21 Colin Sutherland June 24 Jalisa Davis-Mims June 25 Rachel Handy

Happy Father’s Day June 21st

BAPTISMAL ANNIVERSARIES

June 11 Richard Werner June 16 Amy Handy June 16 Jeremiah Johnston June 16 Jessica Meydell June 16 Heidi Nicolson June 19 John Mills June 26 Patrick Morris June 30 Justin Lamont

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

Jun 27 Bethany & Michael Hayes Jun 30 Lin & Thomas Hayes

Join us in Our Outreach to

The Mary Wade Home

118 Clinton Ave, New Haven

Trinity will be providing Worship with Holy Communion to Mary Wade Residents

Suspended due to nursing home precautions.

Come help sing, assist in worship, and/or visit the residents!

Contact Pastor Mills for more information.

June 21

STAY SAFE - WITH VIDEO OR IN-PERSON VISITS

In the best of times and in the most challenging times, we are here to help you stay safe and stay healthy.Urgent medical care needs don’t stop for COVID-19, and your health is too important to postpone necessary care. That’s why we have taken extra precautions to ensure your safety so you can receive the care you need from our health experts.

While some patients have chosen to receive their care through video visits (also called virtual visits), more of our patients are returning to our offices because in many cases, it’s the best way to get the care they need. We want you to get the best care possible and feel confident that you will be safe when using our services. Griffin Health has implemented infection control procedures across all facilities. When you come to our offices, you’ll notice we’re doing things differently, more specifically:

All patients are pre-screened by phone before scheduling a visit.

We have designated COVID-19 care centers. Patients that have any COVID-19 symptoms will only be seen in designated offices or during special hours.

All appointments include COVID-19 screenings. All patients and visitors are screened for COVID-19 symptoms and must have their temperature taken during their appointment.

Our caregivers are checked daily. All medical providers and staff members are evaluated for any COVID-19 symptoms and have their temperatures checked daily.

Masks are mandatory. Masks are worn by all patients, visitors, medical providers, and staff members at all times.

Physical distancing is observed. Patients are carefully scheduled to minimize time in the waiting room and other common areas in our office. Seats in common areas are spaced at least six feet apart.

We have enhanced cleaning. Throughout the day and in between each visit, exam rooms and other key areas are rigorously disinfected. Every office and facility is professionally cleaned each night.

We are taking additional protective measures. Medical providers and staff consistently follow stringent hand-hygiene protocols before and after every patient encounter, as well as using personal protective equipment.

WE’RE HERE FOR YOU

STAY SAFE, STAY HEALTHY DURING COVID-19

STAY HEALTHY – DON’T DELAY CAREIf it’s time for your annual check-up, for preventive tests like mammograms and colonoscopies, or for diagnostic procedures like a cardiac stress test, your health is too important to postpone necessary care.Delaying care can lead to complications and advanced stages of disease. Waiting can make medical issues worse and result in long-term damage that could have been avoided. If you suffer from a chronic disease such as diabetes, hypertension, or asthma, it is essential for you to maintain your regular care and continue taking your medication.

EMERGENCIES DON’T STOP FOR COVID-19You may think it’s risky to seek medical care with COVID-19 in the community, but waiting too long to get help for medical issues or life-threatening conditions can be far more dangerous than COVID-19.

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If you experience symptoms or a change in your health, please contact us even if you don’t think your symptoms are urgent. We are here to help and can discuss the best way to get the care you need.

If you are experiencing other more serious symptoms, like difficulty breathing or pain in the chest or abdomen, call 911 immediately. Just as our office has taken steps to ensure your safety, Griffin Hospital has done the same and is ready to take care of anyone needing emergency and urgent care.

We are here for you, and we will get through this together.

Stay safe. Stay healthy.

STAY SAFE, STAY HEALTHY DURING COVID-19

Kids in India Covid-19 AND starvation, a dual threat – that’s what the children in India are facing. India is in lockdown, that means the children are NOT in their nurseries but at home with their families. Parents - who could hardly provide for the kids before - are out of a job now and can’t provide now. Desperate situations. Thanks to your donations we were able to cover 1 month of cost for 3 nurseries – or in whatever way they are using the money. Our check triggered 3 (!) thank you notes. An email came from the director in India. Here is an excerpt from the second email: “The staff is now allowed to visit each family not only to deliver food but to give them a tutorial on how to stay healthy and what to do if someone becomes sick. More than anything, these visits are reinforcing their children's value -- the staff just never quits in their dedication to the children and it lifts them up in their parents' eyes to know how much their children are cared for….” We made a difference, we made an impact. Paul, the Reach Dalit treasurer is sending out another check. For the kiddies. J Onward. Ute “Bringing Hope to Children in India” Reach Dalit, Inc. 84 South Orchard Street Wallingford, CT 06492 http://ReachDalit.org

HELP TRINITY WHILE YOU SHOP AT AMAZON ! Do you do any online shopping at Amazon ? During the current pandemic shutdown, we have probably all done some shopping at Amazon. Trinity Lutheran Church is a member of the Amazon Smile Program. This means that if you Shop on Amazon, and register for the Amazon Smile Program, you can designate that 0.5% of your purchases will be sent directly to support Trinity. There’s no cost to you and all you need to do is register for Amazon Smile using the following link: https://smile.amazon.com That’s all there is for you to do and you Amazon purchases will benefit Trinity. Many of you have subscribed to this service since we first announced it in September 2018, and we thank you.