Thank You!

Sharing Time, Talent, and Treasure

Dear Friend in Christ,

A church is all about one’s individual spiritual journey AND participation engaging the Body of Christ known as the local church where one puts their spirituality into action. Thank you for engaging your spirituality through our web presence and for all the ways you share within the broader world the gifts God has given. We also invite you to share your God given gifts of time and talent by joining us for worship or another event, no strings attached. Come, enjoy Christian fellowship.

Gifts of treasure are also greatly appreciated as they make the reality of Trinity Community Church, UCC a physical living reality. Financial donations are accepted during Sunday worship at 10 AM or by mail to:

If you are called to become a member - remember, all are invited to share their gifts through membership. Membership is a commitment to the local church and is recognized through a ritual of covenant held during Sunday worship. Membership occurs through: confirmation for youth – yes, upon confirmation in 8th grade youth become full voting members of the church; a letter of transfer from another church; or, an affirmation of faith by an individual. If you have questions about membership please contact one of our church members or the Pastors.

Unlike other denominations led by a church hierarchy or non-denominational churches often led by the Pastor – as part of the United Church of Christ Trinity Community is led by the grace of God as made known through the membership. Through covenantal relationships, like a contract between God and each other, we stand together attempting to bring God’s word and love alive here and now. Do we always agree? No, for the Spirit encourages us to be challenged by different thoughts and different ways of seeing life. But we agree to stay in relationship, in covenant, attempting to discern God’s desire for this thing we call Trinity Community Church, UCC.

Membership is not only a sign and symbol of your desire to share God’s love but also a visible sign of sharing Christ’s love by utilizing the gifts God has provided here and now through your life. Members at Trinity Community use their gifts to lead the church into the future. Each member has a voice and a vote in determining the church. Two Congregational Meetings are held each year defining the longer term focus of the church. Council and Board meetings are held monthly to decide day to day issues. All members are invited to join a Board of their choice: Christian Education focuses on education for all ages including Sunday School; Deacons focuses on worship; Membership Development focuses on enhancing spiritual relationships within and beyond the church; Missions builds relationships by putting one’s spirituality into action; and, Trustees focus on financial and building concerns. The Chair of each Board makes up our Church Council which also includes the Church President, Church Vice-President, Church Treasurer, Church Recording Secretary, and Pastors.

Members at Trinity Community Church, UCC lead the church by dedicating a portion of their God given time, talent, and treasures to the building up of the Body of Christ that manifests as the church. We thank the following members who are the leadership team for the 2011-2012 calendar year:

     Church President: Kathy Kerns

     Church Vice President: Margaret Fullriede

     Church Treasurer: Jim Irmis

     Church Recording Secretary: Donna Mc Clain

     Board of Christian Education Co-Chairs: Beth Irmis and Betty Pries

     Board of Deacons Co-Chairs: Carl and Janice Saks

     Board of Membership Development Chair: Jim Irmis

     Board of Mission Co-Chairs: Adrian Charniak and Joyce Schmidt

     Board of Trustees Chair: Ruth Langele

And most of all – THANK YOU for visiting our web presence and we look forward to meeting you in person when you visit.

Peace & Blessings – May God’s grace fill you anew.

The Members of Trinity Community Church, UCC