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Bob Dedman was founder and chairman of the board of Club-Corp, the world’s largest owner and operator of golf courses, clubs, and resorts. The Methodist philan-thropist gave large sums of money to hospitals and higher education, including $77 million to Southern Methodist University, his alma mater, and that of all his family. He gave generously to what made a difference in his life. When making a gift, Bob often said, “It’s great to experience the joy of giving while living.”

Three years before his death in August 2002, Bob wrote a book entitled King of Clubs: Grow Rich in More Than Money. His ten “Robert’s Rules of Order” are timely for us, whatever our tax bracket, as we prepare to make our 2014 commitments to Christ’s work through Trinity:

A sense of balance must apply to all areas of your life, not just your livelihood.

It’s so important to have a plan. Planning is prelude to balance.

The more you learn, the more you earn. Even more impor-tantly, the more you learn, the more you live.

A positive mental attitude is a key ingredient to a balanced, long, and happy life.

Humor is one of the best ways to get and keep a positive mental attitude. When times get tough, humor helps.

It’s nice to be important. It’s more important to be nice.

Setting up “win-win” relationships is the ulti- mate measure of success in life… and in business.

Be a giver, not a taker. They don’t put luggage racks on hearses for good reason.

Integrity, good health, family and friends are worth more than anything money can buy.

Don’t forget to have fun. The more fun you have, the more money you make. It works both ways. The more money you have, the more fun you have. We may not agree with every-

thing Dedman said, but I believe he is right on target in his remarks on planning, giving, and living. True riches are not found at the bottom line of a balance sheet. Jesus taught, “Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”

I invite you to be a part of Team Trinity in November as we travel the Journey of Generosity together. Please plan and prepare to partici-pate in these steps on the journey together:

How to Grow Rich in More than Money

We offer a welcoming and transforming experience: the love of Jesus Christ.

Vision

November Sundays

Nov. 3 All Saints Sunday Service of Holy Communion Daylight Savings Time ends Royal McKay Family Concert,

9:30 a.m. Nov. 10 Youth Sunday Recognition of Veterans Red Bird Mission Craft Fair A Musical Salute Patriotic

Concert, 2 p.m. Nov. 17 Excellence in Everything Sunday EIE Family Packet Pick-up Burrito Sunday Nov. 24 Gratitude Sunday Dedication of EIE Gratitude Cards Bryan Dunnewald Eagle Scout

Presentation

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See related story, page 14.

Judith addressing the new member luncheon — see more photos and all new members, Page 8-9

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Some of the Stories Inside this Issue …

Adult Ministries .................................. 14 Children’s Ministries ............................ 9 Contemplative Corner ........................ 13 Council Corner ...................................... 3 Family Ministries ................................ 12 Memorial & Honorariums .................. 19 Military Ministry.................................... 5 Music & Arts ........................................ 16 New Members .................................... 11 Our Church Family .............................. 10 Our Work in Denver & the World ....... 15 Trinity Quilters ...................................... 6 UMW News ............................................. 6 Youth Ministries ................................. 13

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1. Read the Excellence in Everything interview in this edition of the Vision.

2. Be present in worship each November Sunday of the Journey of Generosity.

3. Pick up your Excellence in Everything packet on Nov. 17.

4. Present your 2014 Excellence in Everything Grati-tude Card on Nov. 24, the Sunday before Thanksgiving Day.

5. Pray for our church and your place on the Journey of Generosity.

We want to do our best. Our journey scripture is, “Now as you excel in everything…so we want you to excel also in this generous undertaking” (II Corinthians 8:7). How will we best show our gratitude to God for the excellent gift of grace in Jesus Christ?

Yours in Excellence,

Pastor Mike Dent

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I. THEME — “Excellence in Everything”

II. SCRIPTURE — Now as you excel in every-thing…so we want you to excel also in this generous undertaking. – II Corinthians 8:7

III. GOALS

To invite and inspire all Trinity members to express gratitude in offering specific commitments of their prayers, presence, financial gifts, service, and witness.

– To maintain the pattern of faithful stewardship in generously serving, sharing, and celebrating the life of Christ in and with the world, a hallmark of this congregation for 125 years at 18th and Broadway.

IV. METHOD

– Every family will be asked to make a specific commitment of financial generosity, growing in their giving, in gratitude for receiving and growing in God’s grace in Christ.

– The church’s Mission and Ministry for 2014 (budget) will not be set until after the campaign, with total ministry investments determined by the generosity of the families of our church family.

V. CALENDAR

Nov. 3, Journey Sunday #1 - All Saints Communion Service Remembering Our Loved Ones THEME: The Saints Are Still Speaking

Nov. 10, Journey Sunday #2 – Youth Sunday Veterans’ Recognition THEME: Generous Generations

Nov. 17, Journey Sunday #3 – Family Packet Pick-up Distribution of 2014 Excellence in Everything Packets THEME: Excellence in Everything

Nov. 24, Gratitude Sunday

Dedication of 2014 Excellence in Everything

Gratitude Cards

THEME: Generous Thanks-Giving

2014 Journey of Generosity

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With Thanksgiving approaching, it is only normal that we put our focus on gratitude. A friend of mine was saying that her family tradition for Thanksgiving is for each family member to write five things for which they are thankful. Friends, family, and God cannot be used – those are understood according to the family rules. The cards are displayed throughout the house so everyone can read them. I’m sure many families have similar traditions. Experts say that if we focus at least once a week on one thing about which we are thankful, our happiness could increase by as much as 25%. That revelation astonished me. After doing a little research on the subject, I have concluded that gratitude is the best attitude!

There is no age at which being grateful does not help us. Teens that are asked to focus on being grateful are more likely to get better grades and fight less. As we get older, being grateful can help us in numerous ways. Grateful people are generally healthier and have better personal relationships.

In addition to having lower blood pressure and less stress-related illnesses, being grateful also helps with chronic pain. A study was done with people who suffer from chronic pain. At the end of every day, people were asked to do one of three things. The first group was to write down five things that bothered them in their day. The second group was asked to write down any five events from the day. The third group was asked to write five things for which they were grateful from their day. Within a month, the third group was reporting lower pain ratings and a more hopeful attitude. The other two groups were unchanged or got worse.

Gratitude helps our relationships with people in our life and with God. It is easy when we are busy and stressed to focus on what is wrong with the people around us. Since none of us is perfect, we can all find a lot that bothers us – but that will not help us. Instead if we focus on what we appreciate and value in the people around us, we tend to become happier with others. And in turn, they become happier with us. People who regularly practice gratitude even tend to be more charitable with their time and money. Most importantly, people who regularly pray with gratitude, develop a more fulfilling and deeper relationship with God. This by far helps us the most. When we are closer to God it allows us to handle difficulties with greater ease and grace.

Evidence of the spirit of gratitude can be found all around Trinity. Whether it is the people that benefit from our work or those that so graciously serve the Trinity community, gratitude is everywhere. In light of all the evidence supporting the benefits of being grateful, I am going to try my friend’s tradition …. I am thankful for the beautiful sunrise I saw this morning. The sun just kissing the purple mountains and creating pink and yellow clouds really was amazing. I am thankful for the lunch I had today – it was tasty! I am thankful for the trees – the colors of red, orange, gold and green this time of year really do make me smile as I drive down the road. I am thankful for Trinity. Our church makes such a difference in so many lives it is inspiring. And I just have to break this rule…. I am forever grateful for my friends, my family and our most awesome God that loves and sustains us all!

May each and every one of you have a truly blessed and gratitude-filled Thanksgiving!

By Lorraine Knitt Trinity Council

Chairperson

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Giving Thanks for Our Saints

All Saints Day is Nov. 1, a day to remember and give thanks for the lives of our friends and loved ones who have joined the Church Eternal in the past year. We will observe All Saints Sunday on Nov. 3, at 8:15 and 11:00. We will share the sacrament of Holy Communion, read the roll of the honored dead, and a chime will ring the memory of each. Dr. Dent’s message is “The Saints Are Still Speaking,” from Hebrews 11:1-4.

You are invited to bring pictures of your late loved ones to place on the chancel platform before the service begins. Trinity saints who have entered eternal life since last All Saints Day include the following::

Margaret Alice Allen John Richard “Dick”

Bennett Franklin Harrison Burden Bette Jean Champion Jo Clements Marian Cowan Betty Lou Crane Kenton Edward

Eppelsheimer

Mary Margaret Failor Elizabeth Katherine

Fresquez Juanita Hoff John “Jack” Richard

Koerner Robert Glenn Mitchell Mary Betty Crews Mueller Kenneth Switzer Gerald A. “Jerry” Tewell

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Excellence in Everything Interview with Dr. Mike Dent

EDITOR’S NOTE: As Trinity UMC approaches its 2014: Excellence in Everything Journey to Generosity climax on Gratitude Sunday, Nov. 24, our senior pastor answers questions concerning the church, journey and giving.

Q. How much money does Trinity UMC need for next year? A: While no budget has been set for 2014 and will not be until after the Journey to Generosity is completed, our financial needs will be equal or greater than this year. Our 2013 budget is $1,892,300, a 2.8% increase from a year ago. All committees and ministry teams have made wise ministry invest-ments in 2013. Growing in giving will enable us to sustain all vital present ministries, provide needed support to staff (which has had one raise in the past four years), as well as underwrite some increases in operating expenses beyond our control. We know we have lost several long-time members to death and relocations this year, and we must grow in generosity to fully support present ministries.

Q: What are the major items in our mission and ministry?

A: Our gifts provide for the wider mission of Christ through the United Methodist connection in the Rocky Mountain Conference, USA, and 90 countries in God’s world. We support significant local missions, as well. We provide local ministries in these areas: Children, Youth, Women, Men, Family, Fellowship, Adult Education, Member Care, Music and Arts, Evangelism, and Communications. We open our doors to daily support/recovery groups, weekly rehearsals, meal ministry, classes, and meetings. Sunday worship services, as well as many weddings, memorial services, and seasonal concerts and services take place in the Sanctuary and Chapel. Operating costs – security, annual audit, utilities, insurance, postage, office supplies, office machin-ery, building maintenance, light bulbs, toilet paper, and soap are essential. Appropriate compensation for all staff positions is vital. Q: What encourages you as you look at the congregation? A: First, our growth. We have received over 75 new members this

year. Some are already involved in classes and service. Second, I continue to rejoice as I see our folks doing much “hands-on” ministry – feeding the hungry, going on mission trips, caring for shut-ins, and teaching ESL classes. This is in addition to all those who weekly serve by teaching, singing, greeting, ushering, growing and support-ing children and youth, and taking care of God’s house. Third, I am encouraged daily by staff members who are ener-getic, passionate, creative, committed, and who genuinely care for one another. Fourth, our church leaders are discern-ing direction for a mission campaign in late spring 2014. It will have been five years since the launch of the last one. The church’s Board of Trustees has worked with architects this year on preliminary plans to remodel the inside of the Plaza Building – nursery, children and youth classrooms, offices, chapel, and meeting space to enhance security, flexibility, and visibility. The building is 30 years old and has some serious maintenance issues that must be addressed sooner than later. Plans also include widening the stairwell between the Plaza Building and the Sanctuary Building. All plans would significantly enhance our mission station at 18th and Broadway. Our Missions Team is pro-posing at least one local and one global project to include in the campaign. Early estimates for the campaign are around the $2 million mark. It will be an excit-ing and meaningful year! Q: Let’s shift gears now. Why should one give to the church?

A: For many reasons. We give out of gratitude. That is our Journey theme. God is generous and we are grateful! We believe in the ministry of the Church. God wants us to feed the hungry, minis-ter to the sick, care for children and youth. We give because it helps us keep our priorities straight. We give because it is a joy. We give because it is biblical. The Bible calls us to excellence in every-thing, including our giving (See II Corin-thians 8:7). Q: What will be in the 2014 Journey to Generosity Packets we receive on Nov. 17? A: Every Trinity family will pick up its packet that Sunday. Inside you will find two letters, a pie chart sharing what our dollars do, other support materials,

and a 2014 Excellence in Everything card and return envelope. Q: By completing a 2014 Excellence in Everything card, what am I committing to? A: In addition to pledging your support of prayers, presence and service, a completed card tells your intention to give a specific amount of money for the church’s ministries in 2014. Q: Can I give by credit card or a monthly draft on my bank account? A: Yes, indeed. Both of these options are available on the back of the commit-ment card. You can also complete your card electronically on the church website. Q: What if I lose my job and can’t complete my commitment? A: Commitments may be adjusted by calling the church office. All pledges are strictly confidential. Q: Are regular visitors to the church able to complete a card? A: While all members are expected to pledge, any person of any age who shares the joy of worship and other ministries of Christ at Trinity is welcome to make a commitment. Q: What is Gratitude Sunday? A: Sunday, Nov. 24, will be the day we present our 2014 Gratitude Cards, placing them in the Jehoash Box (II Kings 12:9), and then kneeling in prayer at the altar for a time of special dedica-tion in each morning service. Cards are in the family packets to be distributed Sunday, Nov. 17. Persons unable to be present on Gratitude Sunday are asked to mail or bring their cards to the church in time to be consecrated that day. Q: Is every pledge important?

A: Yes, therefore I encourage everyone to pledge. Children and youth are invited to make financial commitments. God rejoices in our attitude of giving. Just as those saints for the past 154 years have made God’s work through Trinity strong, so every present member of Trinity has a contribution to make the mission and ministry of Christ vital and effective among us. Q: How much should I give?

A: I encourage and practice tithing – giving 10% of one’s income. Some people give more than a tithe. The tithe is biblical, easy to figure, and can be

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adjusted as one’s income changes. If you cannot tithe yet, then give three, five or another percentage until you reach 10 percent. Tithing is not a legal-istic obligation, but an act of love that brings joy and liberates the believer from the grip of materialism. Q: What last important word would you share with the church family?

A: Trinity Church excels in so many ways. We welcome over 150,000 persons into our church home each year – to worship, to pray, to sing, to medi-tate, to serve, to learn, to tour, to eat, to grow, to receive a word of hope, a hand of comfort, a gift of compassion, an act of faith, a witness of love. I am grateful for Trinity’s ministry in life and death,

for the teamwork of our staff, and for the difference excellent, compassionate care makes in the lives of all who are grounded in gratitude and committed to excellence. Thank you in advance for being generous in your giving in response to a God who was gracious to give his best for us and the world.

Christmas Eve Ushers Needed

Christmas Eve services at Trinity are a tradition for people throughout the metro area. There will be services held on December 18 at 12:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. ahead of the traditional schedule on December 24, with

services at 1 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m., 9 p.m. and 11 p.m.

The usher team has always been blessed with volunteers to help aug-ment its ranks and has approximately 70-80 spots for people who would like to serve as ushers on that day.

If you would like to serve as an usher for one (or more!) of the Christmas Eve services, please contact Bob Culwell at 303-866-6128 or bob.culwell@gmail.com. There will be a short training session for volunteers at 9:30 a.m. in the back of the Sanctuary on December 1 and December 15.

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Thank you, Trinity, from your Military Ministry Team

Thanks to Trinity UMC members for your generous out-pouring of support for the holiday gift boxes purchased for Chaplain Daniel Werho and the 700 service men and women he is currently ministering to in Afghanistan, as well as our own deployed service persons featured on our Military Ministry bulletin board outside Trinity Café. Under the leadership of Clark Rheem, Military Ministry coordina-tor, more than twenty members of the Military Ministry Team purchased, packed, and shipped fifty Thanksgiving Boxes at the end of last month. Many of these boxes were given in honor of remembered family members and friends of Trinity UMC who served in our country’s military.

Clark and the team want each person who has contrib-uted to this project to know that these boxes are sched-uled to reach their destination in Afghanistan before Thanksgiving. They will brighten the holiday for those who enjoy them and serve as a reminder of God’s loving pres-ence in the care Trinity’s members have provided.

We are approaching our goal of 100 boxes total with an additional 50 boxes to be shipped in November in time for Christmas. In addition to the many delicious treats and helpful materials, such as the camouflage bandana with Psalm 91 and the devotional

book Strength for Service, the Christmas boxes will in-clude miniature Christmas trees with decorations!

Happy Thanksgiving from Trinity’s Military Ministry Team!

We Need Your Military Photos As part of the Musical Salute Concert

on Nov. 10, we want to include photos from past and current service men and women within Trinity’s community. Please send images of yourself or loved ones to communications@trinityumc.org or bring a disk marked “Military Photos” to the church office.

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Trinity United Methodist Women

(UMW) will hold their annual business meeting Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. in rooms 5 and 6 on the Atrium level. The program will include election and installation of officers for 2014, Special Mission Recognition, Memor-ials for Mary Failer and Betty Mueller (members who died in the past year), and the World Thank Offering.

Special Mission Recognition offers a meaningful way to honor someone who has dedicated much time and

effort to service of UMW, to the church, and to God. A pin is given to the recipient, and the cost of the pin is sent to UMW missions. The name of the honoree is kept secret until the meeting when the award is made.

For the past 132 years, World Thank Offering has been a part of United Methodist Women and its predecessor organization’s channel of giving. The World Thank Offering is an opportunity for individuals to respond to God’s abundance and grace with gifts of gratitude. The funds collected are used in the total program of mission in the United States and around the world that is carried out through the United Meth-odist Women’s national office. Collec-tively, UMW members strive to meet

the physical and social needs of women, children and youth around the world through the organization’s supported national and international mission institutions.

The Book Circle will meet Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. at the home of Clare Whit-ney. A discussion of the book Durango by Gary Hart will be led by Mary Jane Hopkins.

Tickets for the annual “Tea at the Brown Palace” go on sale Nov. 3. The cost is $35 per ticket. The tea will be held Saturday, Dec. 7. A Christmas program will precede the tea at 10 a.m. in Trinity’s parlors.

On Sunday Dec. 8, UMW is plan-ning a Christmas boutique and bake sale.

Trinity UMW News

Sunday, Nov. 17, is the last date for our annual sale. We will have beautiful handmade items for sale, including table runners, mug mats, luggage tags, pillow cases and many other things. You won’t be disappointed when you stop by our table in Fellowship Hall to do a little shopping. We are all extremely GRATEFUL for the support Trinity members give us each year.

We’re always anxious to welcome new members at our monthly meetings. We will meet at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the church. Come join the fun! We welcome new quilters, as well as ex-perienced ones.

Trinity Quilters

Have you heard of “wholistic” health ministry? “Wholistic” is a separate concept from “holistic,” the non-religious alternative health care practices now commonly accepted. Rev. Granger Westberg, an Evangelical Lutheran pastor and pioneer of the Parish/Faith Community Nurse program, advocated for the concept of wholeness of health care that concerns body, mind, and spirit…wholistic health ministry.

Is this just another new idea? The United Methodist Health Ministry Network website states: “Jesus’ ministry was wholistic. He ministered to the

many aspects of an individual, including the physi-cal, emotional, spiritual, financial, and social. The New Testament provides many examples of how Jesus healed the sick and sent his disciples to pray, anoint, and heal them.”

Consider a few examples of wholistic health min-istry as practiced at Trinity: financial workshops, community lunches, grief support groups, children’s choir, UMW, 9Health Fair, ESL classes. With grati-tude, we see Jesus’ wholistic ministry continue through our efforts today.

Gratitude for Wholistic Health

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Four-Week Book Study Rev. Darrell E. Mount, Pastor at Warren United

Methodist Church, will be leading a book study on A New Harmony: The Spirit, The Earth, and The Human Soul by John Philip Newell from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. on Sundays, Nov. 10, 17, 24 and Dec. 1. The study will be held in the Warren UMC Fellowship Hall at 1630 East 14th Street at Gilpin in Denver. Interested participants should RSVP to Rev. Mount at 303-646-7634 or darrellemount@aol.com and should read the material prior to attending. Books are available through the Trinity church office or on Amazon.com.

GRATITUDE for the Weekend with Rev. Dr. John Philip Newell

John Philip Newell, through his gentle and grace-filled spirit, invited over 400 weekend workshop par-ticipants into listening to the heartbeat of God which resides deep within each of us, reminding us that each of us is precious in the sight of God and that all of us are precious creations of God.

With the beautiful blessing of music from the Trinity Chancel Choir, Chamber Singers, and concert organ, we learned about the true sense of oneness with each other and with creation so that we can incorporate this deep understanding into our daily lives. And, we were encouraged to translate these new learnings into trans-formative action so that we and the world may be whole and holy.

Over two years of planning went into this event, and special thanks goes to Trinity members Jan Silver-stein, who coordinated the design team that included Laini Tompkins, Rev. Darrell Mount, Cami Twilling, Rev. Don and Linda Sperber, and Rev. Linda Mar-shall.

We extend gratitude also for the competent and generous office and building staff, coordinated by Church Administrator Angie Cummins, and the numer-ous volunteers who provided hospitality and support.

Throughout the weekend, the Trinity family and guests were truly welcomed into holy moments. How fortunate we are!

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Good News!! Great Joy!!!

Here is a way to show our thanksgiving to God.

Children’s Ministries

All are invited to participate in this ministry of Samaritan’s Purse or “shoe box ministry” that sends shoe boxes of surprises to children in 100 different countries around the world. If you would like to help share the joy, then jump right in, find a shoe box, and start filling it!!

Pick up a leaflet at the information cart or down in children’s ministry, or go on line to www.samaritanspurse.org. Choose to give to a boy or girl. Choose the age range 2-4 years old; 5-9 years old; or 10-14 years old.

Find a shoe box or plastic container the same size as a shoe box. Fill it with items that a child would be overjoyed to receive. Suggested items include the following:

Toiletries – Soap, tooth brush, tooth paste, hair brush or comb, wash cloth, nail clippers;

School supplies - Pens, pencils and a sharpener, notebook, crayons, markers, stamp and ink pad sets, solar calculator, ruler, scissors, glue sticks;

Toys - Stuffed animals for all ages, toy cars, yo-yos, simple balls, jacks, jump ropes, dolls;

Other items - T-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hair bows, watches, flashlights that self-wind (batteries are complicated).

Please do not include war-related items, food, liquids or lotions, medications or vita-mins, or items that will break in five minutes.

Provide $7 for postage. You may add a note with your name and address if you so choose. You just might hear back from your child. Label your box with the red or green label found on the leaflet appropriate for the gender and age or your gift recipient.

Please return your marked shoe box to children’s ministry (Kathy Gibb and Jan Wywrot) at Trinity between Nov. 18-25. For more information about this outreach ministry go to www.samaritanspurse.org.

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WecelebratethelifeofJerryTewell,whoenteredeternallifeonOct.1,andrememberinprayerhiswifeReneeTewell;andofKenSwitzer,whoenteredeternallifeonOct.4,andrememberinprayerhiswifeCharlotteRedden.WerememberYvetteAndersoninthedeathofheruncle.

Our Family Serving Overseas

Please update your church family on your loved ones! Have any of those listed below returned home? How are you and your family faring? Please send any updates to Lee Anderson at the contact information listed below.

We keep in our prayers these brave men and women serving overseas in the armed forces, and their families:

Family of Trinity members:

2nd Lt Tristan Felchlen, grandson of Joan & Jack Leimkuhler;

CPT Jason Sapp, U.S. Army, brother of Samantha Jackson;

MAJ Kevin Krebs, U.S. Air Force, nephew of Fred & Debra Krebs;

Petty Officer 2nd Class Wes Cody, U.S. Navy, son-in-law of Clark & Ann Rheem.

If you would like to have a family member placed on our prayer chain and listed in the monthly Vision, or if you have any updates on these loved ones listed here, please contact Lee Anderson at 303-839-1493 ext. 11 or landerson@trinityumc.org.

Our Church Family Photos from the New Member Luncheon

Ato and Vicky Hammond are pictured with Alarie Maame at the new member lunch cele-brating the membership of Ato’s parents, Daniel and Lynn Hammond.

Judith Mitchell, Director of Music and the Arts, speaks to Trinity’s newest members at a lunch in their honor.

New members Matt and Meg Meyer

enjoy the new member lunch with

son Mars.

Myrt Dorroh and her husband Bob enjoy the delicious meal that they and Jane and Dick Debus prepared for the new members. Myrt is inviting all who enjoy cooking and serving to join the team that she and Jane are organizing to prepare and serve future new member lunches.

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Welcome, New Members!

Jeff Aller is a senior accountant at Trans Montaigne. He lives down-town and discovered Trinity UMC while out for a walk. Jeff is a member of the Chancel Choir. He joins by letter of transfer from McCabe UMC, Bismarck, North Dakota.

Rob and Amberly Martin have lived in Denver for three years. Both are members of the Guard. Rob is in technical management for TW Telecom, while Amberly does military veteran sourcing for Accenture. Rob joins by letter of transfer from Sunrise UMC, Colorado Springs.

Daniel and Lynn Hammond began attending Trinity when their son Atu

and his wife Vicky were married here. Since then, their granddaughter

Alarie Maame was baptized here. Daniel grew up playing the organ in his pastor father’s church in Ghana.

Lynn taught kindergarten for many years before she retired. Daniel joins

by letter of transfer from Christ UMC; and Lynn, by Profession of Faith.

Kara Schmahl learned about

Trinity from her mother, Trinity member Genie

Coppola. She and her husband Jason have a six-month-

old son, James. Kara joins by

profession of faith.

Meg, Matt, and baby Mars Meyer have lived in Denver for

seven years. Meg has joined the Chancel Choir, and Matt is

interested in our hospitality ministry, as well as ushering at

Christmas Eve. Matt joins by profession of faith. Meg joins by

letter of transfer from Ingomar UMC in Pittsburgh, Penn.

Remar Thorsness is employed full time as an RN and keeps a frequent travel schedule. Spouse Mark is a retired construction manager and draftsman. Both have felt a strong connection with our congregation since they began attending Trinity UMC when their children were married here in 2006. They join by letter of transfer from First Lutheran, Fargo, North Dakota.  

Courtney Samp is an Intelligence Analyst. After church hopping during her graduate school days, she found Trinity UMC. She is interested in Trinity Young Adults, the Military Ministry outreach of Trinity’s Evangelism Committee, and missions. She joins by profession of faith.

David Wilcox is a first year student at Iliff School of Theology. His home church is First

UMC in Roswell, NM. David is affiliating with Trinity UMC for the duration of his studies at

Iliff. David is interested in hospitality ministries.

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HOMEBUILDERS On Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in rooms 8 and 11 in

the atrium, a group of between 30 and 40 partnered and single parents meet in Homebuilders class to enjoy a time of fellowship and teaching. Although we sometimes address parent-related topics, we spend the majority of our time studying the Bible, discussing spiritually related books and issues, and simply enjoying the company of other parents. In November we will enjoy the wit and wisdom of our own Beth Brown as she leads us in the study of a New Testament book.

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS (W.E.B.) During the various children and youth music programs,

parents meet in the north parlor around 5:45 p.m. for what we call our very informal W.E.B. (Wednesday

Evenings at the Beach) gathering. Discussions are wide-ranging and tend to be more personal in nature, often focusing on that week’s particular challenges in parenting. Bring a dinner with you if you like.

OTHER EVENTS We have monthly potlucks on a rotating basis, holiday

parties, a Family Camp in March, special seminars, and many other educational, recreational, and fellowship opportunities. Watch both the weekly and monthly Vision for details.

Family Ministries

Sharon Morneau Recognized for Evangelism Leadership

Sharon Morneau, chair of Trinity UMC’s Evangelism Committee, was recently recognized by Rev. Miriam Slejko [photo at left] and the Evangelism Committee for her strong and effective leadership over the past three years. Sharon has been a member of Trinity UMC since 2000 and has been a member of the Evangelism Committee for the past eight years. During that time she has de-veloped the New Member Sponsorship Program, recognized new members at the New Member Lunches, and led the committee as it reached out to the larger Denver community. Sharon served on Trinity Council for the past three years and on the New Member Task Force in 2012. This task force recom-mended changes to the guest materials published for the Sanctu-ary, recommended new welcoming practices during worship, and provided suggestions for the development of a welcome center. Sharon has been a strong supporter of the Evangelism Commit-tee’s mission outreach project, Trinity’s Military Ministry.

Save the Date!

2013 Church Conference Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall

Rev. Steve Goodier, DS, presiding

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Youth Ministries

Youth Sunday—Sunday, Nov. 10 Both services on Nov. 10 will be in the hands of our youth, as they lead us in worship, give the sermon, read the Scrip-ture, and reveal to us their amazing spirituality. Don’t miss these services. Our youth truly are awesome!!

Ichthus This month, the youth group (for youth in grades 6-12)

will meet on Sunday, Nov. 24 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the Youth Room on the atrium level for lunch, devotions, games, group building, new friends, and tons of fun! (Ichthus will not meet on November 10, as that is Youth Sunday.) If you have questions about Youth Ministries at Trinity, please call Cami or Emma at 303-839-1493 ext. 32.

November Youth Burrito Breakfast! Nov. 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.! The youth serve their famous burritos the third Sunday of each month in Trinity Café to help raise funds for our 2014 summer mission trips here in Denver, to Pine Ridge, South Dakota, and to Guatemala. Come breakfast with your Trinity friends and help make youth mis-sions possible!

We guarantee these are the best burritos at the best price, which is whatever you choose to donate. We accept checks!!

The Contemplative Outreach mission statement is,

“To foster the process of transformation in Christ in one another through the

practice of Centering Prayer.”

Wednesday evenings, the Contemplative Spirituality group practices Centering Prayer, listens to experts in the Contemplative Spirituality community, and then discusses the personal significance of what we just experienced. We are currently viewing “The Spiritual Journey on Developing Centering Prayer” featuring Father Thomas Keating. Father Keating is a founding member and spiritual guide for Contemplative Outreach LTD and a central figure in the initiation of the Centering Prayer Movement. He is an accomplished author and travels the world to speak about Contemplative Christian practices. The Contemplative Outreach mission statement is, “To foster the process of transformation in Christ in one another through the practice of Centering Prayer.”

In The Method of Centering Prayer, the Prayer of Consent by Father Keating, he describes Contemplative Prayer as a gift of God; it is the opening of both the mind and the heart beyond our thoughts and words. Centering

Prayer is designed to develop Contemplative Prayer by teaching us a method that is beyond conversation with Christ. It does not replace other kinds of prayer, but simply casts a different perspective on them. He specifically says, “Centering Prayer tends to build communities of faith and bond the members together in mutual friendship and love.”

The Contemplative Spirituality group at Trinity United Methodist Church has found that bond of friendship and love. It can be felt as members are praying in silence in Stiles Chapel together and opening our minds and hearts to God.

During our group’s discussion, there are always varying perceptions and ideas for further reflections, and at the conclusion of our session, we have the opportunity to share one thing we are grateful for. Whether it is on Wednesday or Sunday or during Retreats, without fail, some individuals will remark that they are grateful for the opportunity to be among others that care about Contem-plative Spirituality.

So our gratitude goes to Trinity United Methodist Church for having a Contemplative Spirituality group allowing us to meet and to grow spiritually. Thank you for being diverse and understanding that everyone can come closer to God in a variety of ways. — Joy Harvey

Contemplative Corner

Community of Faith, Mutual Friendship and Love

Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Chapel. This is an opportunity to deepen your prayer life through silent prayer practice, learning, and discussion. We will lis-ten to a variety of spiritual teachers throughout the year, in addition to practicing centering prayer. All are welcome!

Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel. We practice Lectio Divina and learn from the Rule of Benedict together.

Please contact Cami Twilling at ctwilling@ trinityumc.org or 303-839-1493 ext. 32 if you have any questions.

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PRIMETIMERS Trinity is a dynamic congregation with children, youth,

and adults engaged in learning and fellowship, spiritual growth, and relationships. I am grateful for the Prime-timers who represent those components as they gather monthly for food, fellowship and exploration of opportu-nities around Denver. All who are retired, or even thinking about retirement, are invited to participate in Primetimers activities. Contact Rev. Linda Marshall at lmarshall@ trini-tyumc.org or 303-839-1493 ext. 15 if you’d like to parti-cipate in the next event scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 24 at 12:15 p.m.

WESLEYAN BREAKFAST Nov. 1, 9:00 am We meet at Hot Cakes Restaurant, 18th Avenue and

Humboldt Street. Our speaker will be Jim Utzinger, Trinity member who sings in Chancel Choir and Men’s Choir, and is an amateur photographer. He is the head of the Russian Initiative Mission and has made several trips to Pushkin, Russia, and will be returning in 2014. He will speak of his experiences and what is planned for the future. All are invited to come for a good breakfast, companionship, and information concerning this important Trinity mission.

[See photo below of October breakfast.]

Adult Ministries

You’re Invited to a Habitat

Home Dedication Ceremony!

Wednesday, November 13, at 5:30 pm 65 South Hooker Street Denver, CO 80219

Join the Urrutia family as they cut the ribbon on their new Habitat home. Please stay to tour the home and help welcome the family to their new neighborhood! Light refreshments will be served.

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Metro CareRing Needs Volunteers Metro CareRing (MCR) needs your help! We invite you

to join our outstanding team of volunteers. Schedules are flexible and fall within the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and Tuesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. We have a variety of positions open from interacting with participants in the Welcome Center to helping receive donations in the pantry. To get involved, visit us at www.metrocarering.org or contact Ellie Agar at ellie@metrocarering.org or 303-350-3699 .

“Tours and Tastings” MCR Fundraiser

“Tours and Tastings” will offer a sample of Metro CareRing’s superior nutrition education and hunger relief efforts, showing need to triple the capacity within the future Hunger Relief Center. The health of Denver depends on widespread community participation! RSVP by calling Kyle at 303-350-3614 or email rsvp@ metrocarering.org and mention your tour date. The upcom-ing tours are:

Monday, November 4 at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 26 at 6:30 p.m. Monday, December 2 at 11:00 a.m. Tours are 45 minutes long, and we would be happy to

have you join us for light snacks and information. Tastings include items from the Fresh Foods Shopping Market and highlight our focus on teaching families how to cook meals that are delicious, nutritious, and quick to prepare. Please RSVP at least two days prior to ensure your spot and to receive instructions regarding parking.

Red Bird Craft Sale Coming to Trinity November 10

Plan to join us on Nov. 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the Red Bird Mission Craft Sale! Trinity Café will be filled with mountain crafts from southwest Kentucky, including handmade baskets, woven placemats, and an assortment of rugs, pottery, soft dolls, jellies,

wooden toys, kitchen items, wooden furniture, corn shuck items, and Christmas ornaments. This is a wonderful opportunity to invite a friend and share your church community, while shopping for holiday gifts and supporting an important mission.

In the scenic Cumberland Mountains of Kentucky, Red Bird Mission attempts to improve education opportunities through Red Bird Elementary and High School skills and to

provide a market for those who produce quality handcrafts in the mountain tradition. Purchasing these crafts will help many families from the mountain area earn some of the only income they receive.

Volunteers Needed! If you can help set up the sale on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., or work at the sale on Nov. 10, please contact the church office.

Provide Christmas Gifts for Olin Hotel Residents

On Sunday, Nov. 10 you will have the opportunity to select a gift from a wish list from our neighbors at the Olin Hotel. The Olin Hotel, located at 1420 Logan St., is an historic landmark in downtown Denver and the home for 109 elderly and disabled, low-income residents. Trinity has provided a Christmas Party for these friends for many years, and this year’s party will take place on Thursday, Dec. 12. Residents receive gifts at the party and provide Trinity guests with refreshments while musicians from Trinity perform holiday favorites and lead carols. Look for Leslie and Steve Drevechy, Olin Hotel Party coor-dinators, and the wish list in Trinity Café on Nov. 10, as well as a sign-up sheet to help transport gifts to the party. Contact Rev. Miriam Slejko at the church office 303-839-1493 for more information.

Photos from the Olin Hotel Party in past years:

Trinity at Work in Denver & the World

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Royal McKay Family Concert Series

Sunday, November 3 Long-time Trinity member Royal McKay’s love of music

and devotion to family continue through the Royal McKay Family Concert Series. The next installment of this series will be on Nov. 3 at 9:30 a.m. in Trinity Café with the West Wind Harmonica Band and Trinity’s Men’s Choir. Royal was an active member in both of these groups. The West Wind Harmonica Band, under the direction of Betty Taylor, has played together for 13 years and is part of the Mile High Harmonica Club. Bring your family! All children present will receive a harmonica as a gift from the Royal McKay Memorial Fund.

November Intervals of Joy: Patriotic Sing-Along and Shape Note Singing

American music will be the focus for this month’s Intervals of Joy Sunday School classes.

November 10: Join Jim Utzinger on fiddle, Liz Rodri-guez on guitar, and Carolyn May at the piano for our se-cond sing-along class, Hootenanny: Songs Americans Sing. Celebrate Veteran’s Day by adding your voice or instrument to this jam session of patriotic and American music. As an added bonus, lead sheets will be provided to participants.

November 17 & 24: Dr. Trudi Wright, along with mem-bers of the Denver Shape Note Society, will lead a two-week session about this uniquely American way of writing, reading, and performing beautiful hymns from our coun-try’s past. The music is powerful, so come with a voice ready to sing!

Intervals of Joy classes are held in the Choir Room off of Fellowship Hall from 9:30-10:15 am. All are welcome!

A Musical Salute to Honor Our Veterans and Benefit Serving Troops

Many months have been devoted to planning and preparing for what is sure to be a spectacular and meaningful tribute to America’s veterans and currently serving military personnel by Trinity’s Chancel Chamber Choir, Flute Choir and Brass Ensemble on Sunday, Nov. 10 at 2:00 p.m. Woven together by stories gathered by concert producers Pat Steeno and Brian Lee, the musical selections come from different points in America’s wartime history, including the Revolutionary War, World Wars I and II, and the Vietnam War. Clark Rheem will serve as host for this event. Admission to A Musical Salute is free, and donations will be accepted in support of Trinity’s Mili-tary Ministry, which is involved in providing support and care boxes to hundreds of service men and women in Afghanistan. This will be an event you will not want to miss!

Baby & Toddler Music Classes Did you know that Trinity offers music classes for babies

and toddlers every Wednesday morning and Monday evening? This is an outstanding program for young children and their caregivers to come together once a week to make music and play together. Our classes follow the Musikgarten curriculum, which is known world-wide as a high-quality, developmentally appropriate music and movement curriculum for young children.

Parents in our program continu-ally express their gratitude for this precious time that they have to spend with their little ones, as well as the growth that they see in their children. One of our parents, Heather Lee, wrote to me recently saying, “I just wanted to say thank you again for making it possible for all four of my kids to attend music class…My boys LOVE

their classes and are having so much fun. I see so much joy in their faces and that one-on-one time I am getting with them is priceless. I’m so thankful for this program and the time it is giving me with each of them.”

We have many openings in all of our classes for babies and toddlers, particularly in our Wednesday morn-ing classes. This is a great opportuni-ty for stay-at-home moms or dads, as well as nannies and grandparents, to get out with their kids, meet other parents and caregivers, and partici-pate in an engaging music and move-ment experience together. Please see our website at http://www.trinityumc. org/get_connected/ECM/index.htm for specific dates and times, as well as more information about our program or to register for a class. You can also contact Jackie Ives at ivessteeno@icloud.com or 303-254-8489.

We would love to have you join us! — Jackie Ives

Music & Arts Ministry

Grateful for our rich American music heritage, Trinity’s Music & Arts Ministry offers many opportunities for celebrating and experiencing American music.

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On Friday, Nov. 22 at 7:00 p.m., Trinity is proud to present “Beatles to Bach” in the Sanctuary. This concert event supports the TUMC Chancel Choir and celebrates 125 years of Trinity as a house of worship and, at one time, a premier concert venue in Colora-do. We are happy to feature Colorado’s finest acous-tic guitarist and Billboard Top Ten artist Darren Cur-tis Skanson along with musical partner Gregg Hansen and The Skanson Strings in classical works, original compositions and holiday favorites in solo, duet and ensemble presentation, as well as showcase many styles of guitar and string performance. Learn more about the performing artists and sample their work at www.coloradoacoustic.com. This “can’t-miss” event has something for everyone to enjoy!

Ticket prices are $15 for adults and $10 for all students and can be purchased Sundays in Fellow-ship Hall, at the door the evening of the show, and online at www.trinityumc.org. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free parking is available the night of the show in the lot north of the church. Child care is available 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. for infant through preschool age. Please register for child care by emailing Kathy Gibb at kgibb@trinityumc.org, with subject “11/22 Child Care.”

Garden Gratitude

If you’ve noticed and appreciated the flowers that have graced the Plaza this summer and fall, please express your gratitude to Belinda and Nick Schrag who planted them and maintained them even into late October. For the show-stopping pink roses at the edge of the green lawn, very appealing to passers-by, we thank Shirley Ward who has tended them weekly. And we can’t forget the early spring treat of bright yellow daffodils blooming in the flowerbed on Trinity’s south side, by 18th Street. They were planted by Joe and Kate Coffee and family. Also helping with weeding in the rose bed and other plant maintenance chores are Sam Chizmar and Liz Willcockson.

Darren Curtis Skanson in Concert

“From Beatles to Bach”

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While the death of a loved one is difficult year-round, many people find the holidays a special challenge. When it seems the whole world is celebrating, you may find you have trouble joining in. As part of Trinity’s Living with Loss grief series, this workshop focuses on managing the stress of the holidays. It is designed for both grievers and supporters alike. Participants will learn tools to manage their holiday grief or to support some-one else in their holiday journey, and

are invited…but not required…to share their personal experience. Work-shop leaders Bonnie Bingham, Be-reavement Ministry Chair, and Rev. Linda Marshall help create a safe and supportive environment where participants can be part of a commu-nity of those traveling similar journeys.

There is no fee to attend, but regis-tration is requested. Childcare is avail-able upon request. Light lunch is provided.

When: Saturday, Nov. 9,

9:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. Where: Trinity Conference Room Contact: Lee Anderson at

landerson@trinityumc.org or 303-839-1493 x11; please register to ensure your space.

Living with Loss—Managing the Holidays

Here Comes Christmas!!

Advent begins on Dec.1 this year. Because this is such a joyous time of the Christian year, here are some events coming up that you might want to place on your calendar:

Sunday, Dec. 1 – Hanging of the Greens, immediately following services.

Tuesday, Dec. 3, 12:15 p.m. – Advent Organ Recital with Daniel Romero, Organist and Music Director, Church of the Ascension, Denver      Sunday, Dec. 8, 2:00 p.m. – Anni-versary Organ Concert with Norman Sutphin 

Tuesday, Dec. 10, 12:15 p.m. – Advent Organ Recital with Joyce Shupe Kull, Organist and Music Director, Grace Lutheran Church, Boulder, Affiliate Faculty, Metropolitan State University of Denver

Tuesday, Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m. – All-Church Conference in Fellowship Hall, with Rev. Steve Goodier, DS, presiding

Thursday, Dec. 12, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. - Olin Hotel Christmas Party

Sunday, Dec. 15 – Chancel Choir and Orchestra present Robert A. Harris’s Gloria under the direction of Dr. Harris, 8:15 and 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 17, 12:15 p.m. – Advent Organ Recital with Norman Sutphin, Organist, Trinity United Methodist Church, Denver

Wednesday, Dec. 18, 12:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. – Special Pre-Christmas Eve services for those who will be traveling on the 24th of December.

Tuesday, Dec. 24 – Five services of Christmas Eve candles and music at 1:00, 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 p.m.

The following is a preview of the special Advent music to be presented on December 15 at both services:

The Chancel Choir held its annual retreat during the weekend of Oct. 11 at the Franciscan Retreat Center in Colorado Springs, where composer Dr. Robert Harris served as the clinician, specifically to teach his Gloria, the magnificent piece that the Choir will present on Dec. 15 with orchestra. Dr. Harris will direct this performance, as well.

The piece is based on the tradi-tional format of music for the Mass and is in Latin. It is, however, not your usual Missa. It has five move-ments: Gloria in excelsis Deo, glory to God in the highest, as the angels sang to the shepherds; Laudamus te, we praise thee, a joyous piece; Domine Deus, Lord God, heavenly King; Qui Tollis, thou who takest away the sins of the world, a slow appeal to the Lord to have mercy on us; and the Quoniam tu Solus Sanctus, for thou only art holy. A translation will be included in your bulletin that morning.

This piece was written for the West-minster Choir of Westminster Presby-terian Church in Dayton, Ohio. It was completed in 2006 and was per-formed on May 21 of that year.

Robert A. Harris is a retired mem-ber of the faculty of the Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University and holds the position of Professor of Conducting and Director of Choral Organizations. Prior to joining the faculty at Northwestern in 1977, Harris taught at Wayne State Univer-sity in Detroit, and at Michigan State University in East Lansing where he served as Director of Choral Activities from 1970 to 1977.

Harris is active as a conductor, choral clinician, and adjudicator, having appeared in these capacities throughout the United States; the Republic of China, where he served as one of two guest conductors/clinicians for the Taipei Philharmonic Choral and Conducting Workshop; in South Korea, where he was the guest conductor for Korea’s premier profes-sional choir, the Inchon City Chorale; in Hong Kong as a guest conductor of a Choral Festival Youth Chorale; in South Africa where he presented conducting master classes, work-shops, and lectures throughout the country; and in Argentina where he presented lectures and master classes on African American spirituals.

Help us welcome Dr. Harris on Dec. 15 and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with joyous music!

[Note: More detailed information about these and other December events will be announced in the December Vision.]

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Memorials & Honorariums November 2013

In Memoriam — Pat Ives Mrs. Aneta McKay

In Memoriam — Betty Mueller to Trinity UMW Mr. & Mrs. Richard Johnson

In Memoriam — Betty Mueller to Music & Arts Mr. & Mrs. Richard Johnson

In Memoriam — Robert Mitchell to Music & Arts Dorothy C. Bahr Adele Carter/Harold Scatterday Melvin O. and Greta Lea Johnson The Royal McKay and Richard Phelps Families Sheryl Olson D.J. and Tiff Pagone David and Betty Shantz Carol Strini Susan E. Turman

If you would like to make a memorial or designated gift, please contact Fred Lyons at (303) 839-1493, x30.

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Sunday Schedule: Informal Worship

8:15 a.m. (Sanctuary) Traditional Worship

11:00 a.m. (Sanctuary) Sunday School for adults and children at 9:30 a.m.

Church Office Hours: Monday-Friday

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THE STAFF OF TRINITY UMC

Senior Pastor Dr. Michael D. Dent

Minister of Discipleship Rev. Miriam Slejko

Minister of Nurture Rev. Linda Marshall

Director of Music and Arts Judith Mitchell

Director of Adult and Family Formation

Wayne Brown

Care Coordinator Lee Anderson

Director of Youth Ministries and

Contemplative Spirituality Cami Twilling

Director of Children’s Ministries

Kathy Gibb

Church Administrator Angela Cummins

Director of Communications Erin Acheson

Discipleship Assistant and Front Office Administrator

Jill Rampacek

Administrative Assistant to the Senior Pastor Juli Van Hooser

Finance Administrator Fred Lyons

Wedding Coordinator Laini Tompkins

Trinity Young Adults Jasper Peters

James E. Barnes Iliff Intern Dan Krause

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