July 5, 2026 Bulletin

June 28, 2026 Bulletin

The New Shoes for Back to School ministry is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
Founded by Third Street Bethel AME in 2006, the ministry has evolved to include
multiple churches and a synagogue in a region-wide annual tradition serving thousands
of students annually. Trinity’s involvement began in 2018.

The goal is to help families in need by providing new shoes to school-age children so
they can start the year feeling confident and included.

The in-person distribution event is on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. The location is Third
Street Bethel A.M.E. at 614 N. 3 rd  Street, Richmond, VA 23219. Hours are 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Any shoes left over are donated to area Title 1 schools.

Over the years, the ministry has provided more than 120,000 pairs of new shoes to
Metro Richmond, Henrico and Chesterfield area schoolchildren in need. A coalition
made up of churches and synagogues work together to make New Shoes for Back to
School possible. This year’s participants include: Broad Rock Baptist, Ebenezer Baptist,
Lyndale Baptist, Sharon Baptist, Sixth Baptist, Spring Creek Baptist, Temple Beth-El,
Third Street Bethel AME, and Trinity United Methodist.

Each congregation has been asked to donate 125 pairs of shoes. You can help by
purchasing and bringing shoes to Trinity Hall on or before August 16, or through financial contributions. (New Shoes for Back to School is included in the drop-down menu on the “Give” page at https://trinityumc.net/give )

Volunteers are also needed on the day of the event. Each church/synagogue has been
asked to provide volunteers. At the event, a large fellowship hall is set up with tables
according to gender and size--some volunteers will help at the tables; others will
accompany the families as they make their way around the hall. Please contact Beth Monroe or the Trinity Office to learn more!

The Apple Angel Tree tradition continues for the upcoming school year!

Oak Grove, along with three other Richmond elementary schools, operates on a 200-day school year, adding 20 additional days to the standard schedule. School will begin for Oak Grove students on July 27th this year.

What is the Apple Angel Tree?
Trinity has partnered with Oak Grove for more than 20 years. One of our most popular projects each year has been providing much-needed school supplies. Over 50 Trinity families participate in this effort each year. During the spring, the teachers for grades K-5 provide a list of items they need for the upcoming school year. We turn these lists into “apples” that can be “picked”.

Apples will be “ripe for picking” beginning Sunday, June 28th.

How can we participate?
There are a number of ways to participate:

In-Person Apples
If you worship in person at Trinity or are able to come to Trinity, you can choose an apple from the display boards in the Welcome Center. There will also be a display board in Trinity Hall for those delivering food on Fridays.

Amazon Wish List
The Amazon Wishlist can be found here: https://a.co/05GECjHK
This list will have items that are available in larger quantities or for lower prices through Amazon. The items selected from the list can be delivered directly
to Trinity.

Financial Donations
If you prefer to make a financial donation, you can do this via check (memo “Oak Grove Apple Tree”) or via Subsplash (choose “Back to School Supplies” from the drop-down menu).

Delivering the Supplies

If bringing items to Trinity, please double bag in paper bags. Attach your apple to the outside of the bag. Please deliver to the rear of Trinity Hall by Friday, July 17th.

If having items shipped, please have them delivered to Trinity UMC, 903 Forest Ave., Richmond, VA 23229 by Thursday, July 16th.

Thank you for your continued support of this project!

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Thank you for your contributions to the 2026 LEMO (Lenten Easter Mission Offering). Grant applications are now open!

To apply for a grant, please complete an application below. The deadline for turning in the application is Tuesday, June 30, 2026. If you have questions, contact Bill Pike, Director of Operations, by using the form below. Thank you!

From June 1 through 30, we'll be collecting food for Camp Rainbow Connection. Camp Rainbow Connection is a week-long respite camp for adults with intellectual disabilities. Campers will use the food as part of activity rotations before it is donated to local food pantries!

Items can be donated June 1 - 30 through the end of the month in Trinity Hall. Thank you for helping Camp Rainbow Connection's initiatives AND supporting local food pantries!

Needed items include:

• Canned vegetables
• Dry cereal (boxes)
• Mac & Cheese (boxes)
• Peanut butter
• Canned Tuna
• Dry pasta (boxes)
• Canned soup

May 31, 2026 Bulletin

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March 22, 2026 Bulletin

Pastor Daniel's study currently meets on Thursday nights from 6 - 7:30 pm in room 323.This spring, the study will be taking a look at the Bible as a historical document. Sometimes, this will mean reflecting on the composition of certain Biblical texts. Other times, it will mean reflecting on how people constructed what we consider to be essential truths out of scripture and what that means for our understanding of faith today.

No registration is required: just come as you can and as you are!

Mar. 12: Luke - The Bible as Research
Mar. 19: Genesis - The Documentary Hypothesis and the Role of Experience in Faith
Mar. 26: The Deuteronomistic History and Solving the Problem of Evil
Apr. 2 - OFF for Maundy Thursday service
Apr. 9: Job - Truth and "Myth"
Apr. 16: John - The Arian Controversy (Not THAT one)
Apr. 23: Matthew - Judas and the Apocrypha
Apr. 30: Romans - Contextual Theology vs. Systematic Theology
May 7: Acts - Universalism and Antisemitism
May 14: Revelation - The Bible and The Future

March 15, 2026 Bulletin