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The Trinity Church e-Tower
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Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
November 15, 2026
8 AM and 10 AM Worship
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Dear Friends,
It's a little hard to see their small faces in the photo, but if you look closely you can glimpse the members of the Choir School of Newport rehearsing the music they will sing with us this Sunday at worship. The Choir School can be found at Trinity almost every Monday as they rent our space for their rehearsals and programming, and we are fortunate to share music ministry with them various times throughout the year. Many of the children from our parish are members of this choir, so you will hear the sweet voices of our parish children and some guests during our worship.
We are likely to hear the voices of other children at worship Sunday as well, because we will not have Sunday School this week (though the toddler room is still available). Every couple of months I like to have a service where the children are with us for its entirety, and they are given a chance to take on some of the leadership roles in worship. While I am deeply grateful for our Sunday School program - which makes getting my own children to church each week infinitely easier - I also want our young people to know and become familiar with our common worship. On occasion (ok, often) I've heard feedback that the service is "boring", and I understand that it asks of its participants a lot of listening, and long paragraphs of words that might lack meaning early in life. And yet, I hold onto the hope that the repeated rhythm and ritual of our worship will become their well-worn paths to God.
I am eager to hear all of the voices that will fill our church this Sunday, even if - on occasion - those voices are raised "off-script". Children's voices sound like the future to me, and I'm happy for those voices to be raised with the angels and archangels and all the company of heaven.
I will see - and hear - you on Sunday!
With gratitude,
Meaghan
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No Sunday School Sunday, November 15!
Children are invited to join us at the 10am service.
The toddler room with Mary Frances will still be available for young children in the Glenn Family Center during the service.
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2027 Annual Pledge Campaign
We hope you will prayerfully consider how you can financially support our life at Trinity in the coming year, and let us know about it by filling out a pledge card! Pledge cards can be found in the back of the church, or you can pledge online.
Your commitment to our ministry makes a difference, and we are so grateful for your support!
Chris Myers offered a heartfelt reflection on Stewardship at church on November 8. Hear his reflection, and learn more about pledging and Stewardship on our website.
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Thank you!
We are grateful to those of you who have already made a 2027 pledge.
To date, we've receveived
47 pledges totaling $183,674!
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Silver Tea Advent Calendar Final Call!
The winner of this lovely wooden calendar will be selected this Sunday during coffee hour. Don't miss your oppertunity to win.
The suggested donation is $5 per entry, or 3 entries for $10.00. You need not be present to win!
Questions? Contact: Chris Pimentel or Deb Lengyel
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Outreach for the Holidays
As the holidays approach our outreach team is hard at work preparing to help our local community during this blessed and busy season. Please consider supporting these wonderful outreach opportunities. Anyone interested in using Venmo please text "Outreach" to @TrinityNewport or can make a donation online. All donations will go to these efforts and best use will be determined by our team of dedicated volunteers to ensure the needs of our neighbors during this season are met. Thank you for your support.
If you have any questions please reach out to Cissie or Nancy
Thanksgiving This Sunday, November 15th is the last day to provide non-perishable food for our Lucy’s Hearth family. The grocery bags are in the Hawes Room. We will be delivering this week.
The Giving Tree is lit up in the Tower Room with Gift Stars. We have 23 middle schoolers – 13 from FabNewport who have provided their wishlists and 10 from Boys & Girls Club who we are collecting funds to provide holiday gift cards. Please select a star, fill out your information and leave the white star in the “Believe” box. We will need the gifts for FabNewport, unwrapped in gift bags returned to the office by Sunday December 13th. Thank you for your generosity!
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Trinity’s Annual Silver Tea is Around the Corner!
Our Christmas in Newport event, Trinity’s Annual Silver Tea, is just around the corner, December 5th, 1-4 PM in the Hawes Room. We are hoping that once again, you will be able to help us to ensure its success!
Should you have any crafts that you have completed at home, we ask that you bring them in by Thursday, December 3th. Homemade jellies and jams are also much appreciated.
There are now sign-up sheets located on the piano in Hawes Room. We are looking for contributions in the form of tea sandwiches, finger desserts and holiday cookies. Your help in this area is so crucial! Baked goods can be dropped off on Friday or Saturday, and sandwiches on Saturday morning.
And we are especially in search of fresh cut greens from parishioner’s yards! Please let us know if you can help in this way. We can cut or pickup!
Finally, and most importantly, if you do nothing else, plan to visit Trinity on December 5th!
Chris Pimentel
Deb Lengyel
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Sunday, November 15
8:00 a.m. - Worship Service
10:00 a.m. -Youth Service with the Choir School of Newport County
Toddler Room available in Glenn Family Center, no other Sunday School
9:00 a.m. - Bible Study in the Glenn Family Center
Tuesday, November 17
12:30 - Silver Tea Crafters in Glenn Family Center
4:00 p.m.- Outreach Meeting in Glenn family Center
Wednesday, November 18
12:00 p.m.- Healing Service in Honeyman Hall
12:00 p.m.- Men's Bible Study on Zoom
Thursday, November 19
5:30 p.m.- Vestry Meeting
7:00 p.m.- Choir rehearsal
Sunday, November 22
8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. -Worship Service
9:00 a.m. - Bible Study in the Glenn Family Center
10:00 a.m.- Sunday School
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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 November 2026, the TLC coordinator is
Cissie Ferzoco 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 1st, 4th and 5th Monday of the month. You can sign up here:
Community Meal Calendar Sign Up.
Men's Bible Study Group
Wednesdays, 11 a.m.. Please Contact John Gilmartin if you are interested in Joining this special group who often meet by Zoom.
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We give thanks this month for the November birthdays of Tatiana Schweibenz, Stephen Rous, Samuel Brower, Emily Brower, Quincy Tumblin, BoeBardenheier, Susan Bernard, Pamela Fisher, Ryan Anderson, Norris Commodore, James Patterson, Miriam Smith, Madeline Carr, Evan Sargent, Peter Chabot, Richard Alexander, Raymond Viera, Debbie Bartlett, Nikita Valencia, Jonathan Brower,, Fran Kretzschmar, Karina Valencia, Naima Viera, Anne Shepley Hatch, and Mary Johnstone.
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Worship Participants
Sunday, November 15th
Preacher & Celebrant: The Reverend Canon Meaghan Kelly Brower
8:00 AM
Acolyte & Crucifer: Larry Pulice
Lectors & Intercessor: Wayne Porter
10:00 AM
Acolyte: Owen Palumbo, Quincey Tumblin
Crucifer: Obie Lopez
Lectors: Fiona Longo, Isla Palumbo
Intercessor: Teddy Sargent
Co-Director of Music & Organist: Michael Bahmann
Musicians: Trinity Choir
with
The Choir School of Newport County
Juno Conwell, Violin
Kathryn Longo, Associate Director
Greeters: Clotilde Houze, Madeleine Day, George Tumblin
Ushers: Larry Pulice, Robert Smith, Alan Bernard
Altar Society: Miriam Smith, Bev Lobecker, Debbie Bartlett, Donna Ellis,
Heather Ogletree
Coffee Hour: Laurene Sorensen
Tour Guide: Harle Tinney
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