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Living Your Strengths Journey – Lenten Group

The Office — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:11:25 +0000

Our Lenten small group study begins Wed., February 29 at 6:30 p.m., meeting weekly for seven weeks. To prepare, make sure you have taken the Clifton StrengthsFinder inventory (included in the “Living Your Strengths” book by Winseman, Clifton and Liesveld). The cost of the book is $14. Checks can be made to Trinity Church with “Lenten study book” in the memo space. Once you have your top five strengths (using the StrengthsFinder), you can join others at Trinity, and together learn how to live even more out of your areas of giftedness. There will be daily journaling, and a weekly 1-hour meeting (including a short video presentation). Leaders: Katherine Loving and Pastor Marianne. Sign up in the narthex.

Freed From Debt Workshops

The Office — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:31:22 +0000

Sunday, January 29, from 6-8 pm
Monday, January 30, from 3-5 pm

The cost for these workshops is $8.00 for materials. These workshops will be held in the Foundation Conference Room, Suite 305 of the Conference Center, 750 Windsor Street, Sun Prairie.

No sharing of personal financial information takes place – however, please bring the details of any debts. Spouses are encouraged to attend. To register: call 1-888-903-9863 or email wumf@wumf.org.

Small Group Offering – Centering Prayer

The Office — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:05:07 +0000

CENTERING PRAYER – SMALL GROUP OFFERING
Begins: January 14, 2012 with a workshop from 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Centering Prayer is a way for us to deepen our relationship with God—to open one’s mind and heart– our whole being, to God. This workshop is designed for anyone who senses a call to be with God in all dimensions of one’s life. We will explore how we pray, being attentive to and experiencing God’s presence and action within.

After the workshop, there will be six small group follow-up sessions beginning on Tuesday, January 17 from 6:00-7:00 p.m., and continuing weekly through February 21. The workshop and follow-up sessions will be conducted by commissioned presenters who are trained by Contemplative Outreach International.

Registration is $5 – bring your own lunch or order lunch for $5-7. Registration deadline is January 9, 2012.

Online Sign-up Form
Downloadable Form (PDF)

Living Your Strengths Workshop

The Office — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 21:10:10 +0000

At Trinity UMC we are ‘living our strengths.’ Already twenty of us have done the “strength finder” inventory . Jim Wells of UW-Madison has been teaching us how God has uniquely gifted us as individuals and as a church. ”Living Your Strengths: Discover Your God-Given Talents and Inspire Your Community” by Winseman, Clifton and Liesveld has been our resource. We hope everyone at Trinity to take part in learning and living your strengths.

If you haven’t gotten a copy of the book, please sign the sheet in the narthex (or call the church office) and we’ll get you a copy ($14 free will offering). Watch for more information how we can be “living our strengths” in the time ahead.

Up-Coming Adult Christian Education

The Office — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 18:11:22 +0000

Saving Jesus— the Exploration of Jesus Christ for the Third Millennium. Join Marcus Borg, John Dominic Crossan, Matthew Fox, and friends of Trinity Church for an exploration of the relevance of Jesus Christ for the Third Millennium. A six-week fall study.
Dates: 6:30pm Oct. 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15

Christianity and World Religions— Wrestling with questions people ask. Explores 4 major world religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Judaism. Compares the beliefs of each with those of Christianity. Learning about the world’s great religions with respect and recognizing the unique contributions of each. A six-week study.
Dates: 6pm Oct. 10, 17, 24, Nov. 7, 14, 21 – (5:30pm light dinner)

Contact Pastor Amanda for information on signing up!

Leadership Institute 2010 – Register Now

The Office — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:19:37 +0000

LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE 2010 – REGISTER NOW!!!
Church of the Resurrection– Early Bird Registration Deadline for Leadership Institute 2010 is fast approaching. To get the best registration rate for you and your team, you must register by September 10. Registration numbers are strong, outpacing last year’s numbers significantly. What this means for you is that you want to register as soon as possible because the limited number of spaces allocated to each workshop is available on a first come basis. While we have implemented a waitlist to best serve you, it is important to register as early as possible to insure you are able to attend those workshops most appropriate to your ministry area.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DATE: SEPTEMBER 10
Register online only: http://tinyurl.com/cor2010

The time spent at Leadership Institute will have a lasting impact on your ministry for years to come! Reserve the date – Oct. 7-8.

Lenten Study

The Office — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:11:27 +0000

COMMON PEOPLE, COMMON THEMES—LENTEN STUDY
Laura Graves will be facilitating a discussion of the Bible and the United Methodist Book of Resolutions over the Lenten season. The study will be integrating American and Irish folk music with biblical study, and social justice stands of the UMC. The tentative plans are:

Wednesdays Feb. 17 (Ash Wednesday)-March 24 from 7:00-8:30pm.
Week 1: Setting a foundation
Week 2: Immigration and Welcoming the Sojourner
Week 3: Race Relations and Civil Rights
Week 4: Native Americans
Week 5: Hard Times
Week 6: War and can there be Peace?

2008 Winter/Spring Small Groups Sign-up

The Office — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:03:59 +0000

FOREVER in FORMATION

UP-COMING SMALL GROUP OFFERINGS AT TUMC
Lenten Bible Study Group
United Methodist/Denomination Class
Living Fully, Dying Well/Tuesdays With Morrie
Circles of Support
Movie Ministry
Crafters’ Group
Promise Kids
Yoga Class

As Christians we are to always be forming and transforming our faith and the world around us. We do this by being in small groups and learning from other Christians. Read on to learn about the importance and opportunities of small groups here at Trinity United Methodist Church. Small group options are available for all ages, including children.

What are small groups all about?

Small groups allow more intimacy than a worship setting can provide. They offer meaningful connection for new friends as well as long-time members. They focus on conversation and faith sharing, allowing us to better hear–and see–the Holy Spirit working in our lives. They help us to learn and grow as disciples of Jesus Christ.

Which small group is right for me?

What do you like, what are your interests? There might be one small group that interests you—there might be several! Pick one or many! We do encourage all members and friends of Trinity United Methodist Church to participate in one small group. This is how we grow and learn together!

How long do the groups meet?

Some of the small groups meet for a short period of time, for example, the United Methodist/Denominations class meets for five weeks. Others may meet for an extended period of time, such as the Circles of Support. Please read the information carefully to understand the time commitment for your group of interest.

How do I register?

All classes are free, and all are welcome! Please download and the sign-up sheet linked below. Print it out and send it in/drop it off at the church office. If you’re interested in MORE than one class, you can indicate that on the same form, but please be specific about your availability and anything else you want us to know. Each member of your family should fill out a separate form. Group leaders will be in contact with you about the time, location and other information regarding your group. Specifics are outlined in the descriptions of each particular class in this newsletter. Questions? Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.

Small Group Information and Sign-up