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The Third Sunday After Pentecost, June 29 8 AM and 10 AM Worship

Each week, Molly reminds me to write the "BLT" for the e-Tower. 

A "BLT" is not a sandwich, but rather our office shorthand for "Blessed LIttle Thought," which I try to conjure up each week.  

As I prepare for this my last Sunday, I find that I've been humming the old gospel hymn, "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms."

What a fellowship, what a joy divine,

Leaning on the everlasting arms;

What a blessedness, what a peace is mine,

Leaning on the everlasting arms.

Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms;

Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms.

I have been so blessed to serve as Interim Rector these last 15 months, and now I trust that Trinity—a fellowship and joy divine—is safe and secure in the never-failing providence of God. As your new Rector, Meaghan, comes in August and you begin a new chapter, keep leaning on those everlasting arms.

I want to thank you all. Lynn joins me in sharing the joy of this moment.

Onward,

Timothy Safford, (soon to be former) Interim Rector

About a year and a half ago, Reverend Timothy Safford joined Trinity as the Interim Rector. While we had plans for the future, there was concern about whether we could reach our goals. Tim helped the Vestry re-evaluate our goals, not to change them but to ensure we were genuinely committed to those goals. He also encouraged us to focus on the basics that are the foundation of having a healthy congregation; our mission, control of our finances, and a focus on personal interacting with visitors. With Tim’s guidance, we have added new members, grown our Sunday School, had a successful lenten program, are close to completing our new Education and Administration Building and selected a new Rector. But even with all of our accomplishments, the biggest impact Tim’s service has provided is that the mood of Trinity Church is more positive and outreach focused.

I also want to thank Lynn for her service to Trinity Church. Her voice added to the great sound of our Choir. Her presence at coffee hour and events, was enjoyed by the members of the congregation.

As the Senior Warden, I want to thank Tim and Lynn for what they have done for Trinity Church, and we will miss them both (and hope they come back to visit!)

On a more personal side, it has been a pleasure knowing Lynn and working with Tim and I have value their guidance and friendship.



Norris Commodore

Senior Warden

Farewell Brunch

for Tim Safford and Lynn Karoly

after the Sunday June 29th, 10:00AM Service.

Please join us to celebrate the people who brought us together,

encouraged us to open our arms, hearts and minds, and more importantly,

guide us though a challenging chapter in Trinity history.

Please contact Pam Alexander or Alexandra Day (by clicking on their names)

for more information

Strawberry Festival Follow -Up

Thank you to all who volunteered at last Saturday's Strawberry Festival. We were blessed with a lovely summer day and welcomed lots of families and guests coming on to our campus. It was a very successful day both monetarily and with regard to community engagement. All our many volunteers, both young and well seasoned, added their energy and enthusiasm to serving our steady stream of guests. 



Thank you all! Ellen, Cissie & Phoebe

New Building and Challenge Match Update

So, thank you to all those who have stepped up to help. We still have a Capital Campaign Matching Challenge to raise $75,000 by Trinity Sunday, June 15th. So far, we have gotten $54,425 in new donations in response to this challenge. 

Please consider helping us raise the remaining funds to complete the new building. Right now, it looks as though we will need to activate the line of credit to pay bills after July.  

Norris Commodore                                   Elaine Burress

Senior Warden                                          Trinity Serves

New Construction Naming Opportunities: 

Phones (4) $250 each

Network Power Supply $400

Hall Light $900

Internet Connection $7,000

Built-in storage (3)   $10,000 each

Restroom (2)    $10,000 each

Landscaping and planting 20,000

Scammers Are Phishing Again

Please be cautious of text messages and emails from un-known sources. A parishioner received an email from "Rev. Timothy Safford" BUT the email address (leadpastor502@gmail.com) was not his email. PLUS, the message was vague and generic. The staff of Trinity would not ask for your assistance without clear purpose. We would never ask for gift cards or $$$. Do not respond to these text or emails. Better to Report as SPAM and Block.

Trinity Fellowship Groups on Summer Break:

• Sunday School will return after Labor Day Weekend. Enjoy your Summer!
• Prayer Shawl Group will return September 11, 2025
• Trinity Choir will return for 10 a.m. Sunday services after Labor Day. However, Rehearsals may start earlier.
• Trinity Church Reading Group: Please see below.

Trinity Church Reading Group:

At our final meeting before our summer break, we decided to read the following two books over the summer.

"Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory’s Power To Hold On To What Matters", by Charan Ranganath The author takes us on a tour of the mind and the brain and how memory plays in nearly every aspect of our lives. 

"The British Are Coming", by Rick Atkinson This is the first in his trilogy of the American Revolution, taking us through the first 21 months of the Revolution. The saga is full riveting details and untold stories of the first chapter of our country’s history

Enjoy the summer, as we have enjoyed our meetings together, and we will meet again after Labor Day in September.

Cheers,

Anne

Please contact Anne Glenn if you are interested in the TC Reading Group. Click on her name to write an email.

Photo: TC Reading Group with one missing, Ellen Patterson.

Community Meal Needs Volunteers

Would you like to see an amazing Newport community service? Do you want an opportunity to work with fun good-hearted people and go home knowing you made a difference in a person’s day? Please consider volunteering at the Community Meals, the 1^st, 4^th and 5^th Monday of the month. You can sign up here: Community Meal Calendar Sign Up.

- D'arcy Carr.

Trinity Loves and Cares 

Trinity Loves and Cares is a ministry of pastoral care of praying for and providing support to members of Trinity Church for June 2025, the TLC coordinator is Bev Lobecker. Click on her name and you can write her an email.



Message from TLC: "When you say, 'Yes', you do more, create more, live more."

Won't you say "Yes" to helping parishioners who are no longer able to attend services by writing cards, offering rides, making visits or making an occasional meal?

The Trinity Altar Society is happy to assist you in providing flowers as a beautiful symbol of what we offer to God in our worship. Whether to honor a loved one’s memory, to celebrate a special occasion, or simply in thanksgiving, it only takes a phone call or an e-mail to Chris Pimentel, cap5182@cox.net

Tower Lighting

The historic spire of Trinity Church is lit nightly. When you contribute to the cost of lighting, you may memorialize a person who has passed or give thanks for an event, like an anniversary or birthday. The traditional offering is $50, but please give as the Spirit moves! Contact Molly Chamberlain, Parishadmin@trinitynewport.org to make arrangements.  

Worship Participants

Preacher: The Rev. Timothy Safford

Celebrant: The Rev. Noël Robinson

Deacon: The Rev. Christine Cassels

Co-Music Director & Organist: Michael Bahmann.

Cantor: Kristi Rood

Acolyte & Crucifer: 8:00AM; 10:00AM Karen Nash.

Lector & Intercessor: 8:00AM Terry Commodore; 10:00AM Diane Myers.

Ushers: Phillip Wilson, Brad Beebe, and Geer Isdale.

Altar Society: Mary Sinnott, Jeanne Kelley, Helen Brennan, Candy Gilmartin,

Nancy Murray, and Brad Carter.

A/V: Norris Commodore

Coffee Hour: Pam Alexander and Alexandra Day