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The Trinity Church e-Tower

for the

Seventh Sunday of Easter

May 17, 2026

8 AM and 10 AM Worship

Message from the Rector:



For the last month Newport Window Restoration has been on the property almost every day painting the exterior of Honeyman Hall, removing, restoring, and replacing the windows, and adding storm windows on the first floor.

The window work is still in process, but the painting has been completed, and the building looks so lovely.

It is a privilege to care for our buildings here in the heart of Newport - new and old - but it is also sometimes a challenge. Your vestry has been so attentive to the work of caring for our buildings inside and out, and that care is now reflected in all three of these structures. There are more projects in progress (drainage alongside the Glenn Family Center and the deck repair) and some still to come (renovation of the second floor of Honyman Hall for the choir and - of course - the organ!). The work of tending to our property is ongoing, and remains possible because of your strong vestry leadership and the generosity of this congregation who make it possible.

You can join members of our vestry this Saturday from 9 - 11:30am for a grounds clean up day to help steward our land. Your presence would be welcome and appreciated.

I would be remiss if I didn't mention that all of our buildings and property are simply vehicles for God's work. Our buildings are not the most important thing about Trinity Church, but they provide space to for God's people to pray, sing, eat, gather, learn, plan, and care for one another. What a thrilling moment in the life of Trinity Church that all three of these buildings are ready for their doors to be thrown wide open so that we can welcome people and head out again into the world ready to serve!

With gratitude,

Meaghan 

Save the Date - Thursday, June 4th

Treasures of Trinity: A Trinity300 Event

We continue collections for Lucy's Hearth, this week. Lucy's Hearth is a 24-hour emergency and transitional shelter in Newport County serving children and their families who are experiencing homelessness. We have supported Lucy's Hearth many times through our Pumpkin Patch, and they have a list of food needs that are tailored to families in particular. If you can bring any of the items from this list to church with you in the coming weeks, we will be sure to deliver the food to Lucy's Hearth. If you have questions about this effort, please email Diane Myers.

A Note on Wild Worship

Wild Worship, or Worship in the Wild, offers prayer and simple song, encouraging quiet exploration of the glories of God’s Creation as found on the exquisite grounds of the Norman Bird Sanctuary. Spring marks a time of new growth, new beginnings, and hope for all who share “this fragile Earth, our island home.” Please join us, with children and/or grandchildren as we walk, look, share and pray. 

Saturday May 16

9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. - Trinity Groundskeeping Day

4:30 p.m. - Wedding of Virginia Moylan and Colin Sargis

Sunday, May 17

8 a.m. and 10 a.m. - Worship

9:00 a.m. - Bible Study in the Glenn Family Center

10 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. - Sunday School in the Glenn Family Center

Wednesday, May 20

12 p.m.- Healing Service

12 p.m.- Men's Group

Thursday, May 21

7 p.m.- Trinity Choir Practice

Sunday, May 24

8 a.m. and 10 a.m. - Worship (with Holy Baptism at the 10am)

9:00 a.m. - Bible Study in the Glenn Family Center

10 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. - Sunday School in the Glenn Family Center

Sunday School Corner

Take a look ahead at what conversations will be had in

Sunday School this Sunday.

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 May 2026, the TLC coordinator is

Pam Alexander Click on her name and you can write her an email.

Prayer Shawl Group

This group meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month in the Hawes Room. All those who crochet or knit, experienced or inexperienced are welcomed to join. Please contact Pam Alexander for more information.

Community Meal

Join an amazing Newport community service and work with fun good-hearted people. You will 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.

Men's Bible Study Group

Wednesdays, 12 noon. Please Contact John Gilmartin if you are interested in Joining this special group who often meet by Zoom.

We give thanks this month for the May birthdays of Michael de Pinho, Oliver Lopez, Dorcas Taylor, Sergio Lopez, Bradford Beebe, Anne Glenn, Bp. Jim Jelinek, George Brainerd, Emily Skeehan, Kathy Knudsen, Nell Soper, Cheryl Hatch, Kay Winston, D'Arcy Carr, Michael Bowley, Chase Huntley, Erin Myers, Oren Baker, Anne Livingston, and Alan Bernard.

Worship Participants

Sunday, May 10th

Preacher & Celebrant: The Rev. Canon Meaghan Kelly Brower

Co-Music Director & Organist: Fredrick Jodry

Musicians: The Trinity Choir

Acolyte & Crucifer: 8:00 am Larry Pulice; 10:00 a.m. Karen Nash

Lector & Intercessor: 8:00 am Wayne Porter; 10:00 am Brad Carter

Ushers: Larry Pulice, Alan Bernard, Robert Smith

Altar Society: Miriam Smith, Bev Lobecker, Debbie Bartlett,  

Donna Ellis, Heather Ogletree

A/V Tech: Norris Commodore

Coffee Hour: Nikita Valencia

Tour Guide: Harle Tinney

Trinity Church

1 Queen Anne Sq.

Newport, RI 02840

www.TrinityNewport.org