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Trinity Community Church, United Church of Christ.
Nurturing the Spirit since 1884. A place to come to and call home.
We look forward to meeting you at worship on Sundays @ 10 AM or at one of our many other activities - click here for our Calendar.
Why visit and make Trinity Community Church, UCC your church home?
Trinity Community Church, UCC is different from other churches... and we see that as refreshing. We are part of the United Church of Christ... and we recognize God is still speaking in the world and that all of our voices offer a glimpse of God's call for our time in the here and now. Together we strive to create a church that has catholic substance (affirming God's spiritual presence in everything that is) with an appreciation of the Protestant principle (refusing to divinize any element of human or historic reality). But simply our members say it best... the 2009 survey of our membership by the US Congregational Life Survey noted:
We are a place to share beliefs...
Together we stand in covenant with one another (we agree to disagree and to grow our faith with the help of God) so that we can better understand how God works in each other's life. 25% of our membership state Trinity Community Church, UCC is their first and only church. 22% came from another UCC congregation. 17% came from the Roman Catholic Church. Others came from a number of churches including the Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, and other congregations. Wherever your faith journey has taken you - you are welcome here.
We are a place to experience God's presence and to be inspired...
96% of our congregation experiences God's presence during worship always or usually (compared to 75% in congregations of similar size or 70% in other UCC churches). 92% of our congregation experiences inspiration during worship always or usually (compared to 78% in congregations of similar size or 70% in other UCC churches).
We are a place to be heard - to think of one's faith and to put your voice into action...
81% of our congregation feel that the pastor(s) takes into account the ideas of worshipers to a great extent (compared to 58% in other congregations of similar size or 52% in other UCC churches) and 54% describe the leadership style of the pastor(s) as one that inspires people to take action (compared to 50% in other congregations of similar size or 47% in other UCC churches). 61% of the membership report that they have one or more leadership roles in the congregation (e.g., board member, teacher, leading worship) (compared to 59% in other congregations of similar size or 56% in other UCC churches). 43% often participate in important decision making in the congregation (compared to 40% in other congregations of similar size or 31% in other UCC churches). The voice of the members bring God's message alive in new ways. In fact, 69% feel the congregation is always ready to try something new (compared to 57% in congregations of similar size or 54% in other UCC churches).
We are a place to grow in one's faith...
54% of our congregation feel they are growing in their faith through participation in activities of our congregation (compared to 47% in congregations of similar size or 34% in other UCC churches). 48% feel the congregation's leaders encourage them to find and use their gifts to a great extent (compared to 43% in other congregations of similar size or 31% in other UCC churches). And... 36% report that they are participating in the activities of the congregation more than they did two years ago (compared to 32% in congregations of similar size or 28% in other UCC churches).
How is this done? Through those things that are most valued by our membership... 42% of our congregation report sermons as one of the three most valued aspects of our congregation (as compared to 40% in other congregations of similar size or 38% in other UCC churches) with 53% in our congregation personally most valuing the sharing of Communion and 39% personally most valuing the wider community care or social justice emphasis of our church family.
We are a place for children to grow...
The smaller size of our congregation (less than 100 families) offers opportunities not available in larger churches, see our youth page for more information. 58% of our congregation is satisfied with what is offered by the congregation for children and youth (under 19 years of age) (compared to 52% in congregations of similar size or 58% in other UCC churches).
We are a church with a Vision and excitement about the future...
63% of our congregation feel that we have a clear vision, goals, or direction for its ministry and mission and are strongly committed to them (compared to 45% in congregations of similar size or 28% in other UCC churches) and 32% of our congregation have a sense of excitement about our congregation's future (compared to 30% in congregations of similar size or 19% in other UCC churches).
We are a church to come to and call home...
If you are looking to grow in your faith and be transformed by Christ's love - although we can't guarantee it, we know the Spirit is very much alive at Trinity Community Church, UCC and we invite you, your family, and friends to join us and experience the possiblity of transformation!
Who might you meet at Trinity Community Church, UCC?
Although our church is 125 years old - our average member age is about 50 years old. Average female age is 52 and average male age is 47. The largest group that gathers for worship by age on a Sunday? The 50 year olds, followed by those in their 60s, then the 40s and 30s.
46% come from Berwyn. 54% come from outside of Berwyn, with the largest percentage from towns bordering Berwyn or a town that borders a town that borders Berwyn.
52% are married folk - and 48% are single
79% of our membership attend on a very regular basis - and we see that as a VERY GOOD sign as the average church (Protestant and Roman Catholic) has about 25% on a regular basis!
Statistics from Trinity Community's 2008 Congregational Report.
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The Gift of Hope, Grandparents and Others Raising America's Children Group is a ministry of Trinity Community Church, UCC under the direction of Adrian Charniak and the auspices of Trinity's Board of Missions. The group helps grandparents raising grandchildren sort through the concerns of providing hope and love as well as very practical issues related to custody, grandparents rights, and how to obtain many of the everyday basic needs. The group meets regularly to provide support as well as potluck dinners and informational sessions. In the Ecumenical Spirit of the United Church of Christ, the group is open to all grandparents and the children they raise regardless of religious affiliation - and as always all are invited to participate in all of the activities (swim parties, summer camp, family fun nights, etc., etc.) offered by Trinity Community Church, UCC. Click here for information or call Adrian Charniak, Director of the Gift of Hope, Grandparents and Others Raising America's Children, through the church office at 708-484-1818.
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