Trinitarian Congregational Church
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Pastor’s Note: From Darkness into the Light
Whether secular or faith-based, the messaging about Christmas always incorporates the idea of light. What we often forget is that in order to have light, we need to have darkness first. Genesis 1:1-5 speaks of darkness into which God speaks…
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The Advent of the Gospel: Perfectly timed in imperfect circumstances When God says, the Advent of Christ (the coming of the Gospel, Colossians 1:5-6) was perfectly timed (Galatians 4:4; Titus 1:1-3), do we believe His sense of timing is best…
Read MorePastor’s note: The presumption of blessings
The Promise of Surplus In agrarian ancient Israel, the idea of bringing the firstfruits to God (read Deuteronomy 26:1-11) was an act of worship and gratitude for the gift of salvation from the bondage of Egypt and the gift of…
Read MoreAdvent and Christmas 2019
Here are the events and services coming up in the month of December: Sunday 12/1 1st Sunday in Advent: Communion 9:30 & 11:05a (Sanctuary) Wedns. 12/4 Evensong 6:30p (Sanctuary) Sunday 12/8 2nd Sunday in Advent: Lessons and Carols 9:30* &…
Read MorePastor’s Note: the presumption of (in)justice
“Forgive our debts” At the end of a president’s term, it is customary that a series of presidential pardons be extended to folks found guilty under the law. We may find the system unfair, but this idea is based on…
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