Adult Groups – Sunday
The Open Door-All are welcome to attend in the Chapel at 10:15. We discuss various topics, use study books with or without a DVD, or explore the sermon series. Contact for more information: Mary Ann Cain at mactrinity@comcast.net or 574-849-5016
The Seekers Meet at 10:15 in E101. All are welcome for an eclectic exploration of the Christian faith looking at the Bible both critically and reverently. Currently the group is looking at how to be involved in a missional life. Contact for more information: Richard Heiss at rlheiss@comcast.net or 574-848-1824
Focus Group-All are welcome to meet with this group in the Fellowship Hall (south side) at 10:15. Challenge yourself and others with a discussion on the current sermon series. Dive deep, learn more, and get connected. Contact for more information: John Rodde at jdrodde3@yahoo.com or 574-312-5941
Searchers meet in E203 after the 9:00 church service. Our focus is about building a personal relationship with Jesus. We usually watch a short video or listen to an audio clip of an interesting topic. This guides our conversation, and a lot of learning happens as we discuss and share our thoughts and ideas. All ages are welcome. Contact for more information: Sherry Weaver at dancer@maplenet.net or 574-294-1797
Adult Groups – Weekday and Evenings
Monday
Tuesday
Stamping Group – Meets the first Tuesday of each month in TLC136 at 4:00. Group members take turns each month preparing necessary supplies and demonstrating how to make greeting cards. Contact for more information: Shirley Huffman at shirlehuff@hotmail.com or 574-536-1027
Wednesday
Pew Sisters – Based on the book. Meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:15-7:30 and in room E103. Contact for more information: Nancy Alig nancyalig@aol.com
Thursday
Thursday Morning Women’s Bible Study – All are welcome at the Mayberry Restaurant at 736 Middleton Run Road, Elkhart at 6:30 a.m. The group members choose topics and books to discuss at different times throughout the year. Contact for more information: Susie Chilberg at simplysusierefurbished@gmail.com or 574-361-1030
Prayer Shawl Group – This group of women meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month in the church office conference room from 1:30-3:00. At least a basic ability to knit or crochet is recommended, but anyone is welcome. This group has made shawls, scarves, hats, and lap blankets over the years donating them to places such as Riverview Adult Day Health Center, SPA ministries, local schools, and Trinity church members. Contact for more information: Caryl Moon at cjmoon225@aol.com or 574-849-0418; Lynne Bujtas at jnlbjts@aol.com or 574-215-9454
Spiritual Formation – This group meets every other Thursday 1:45-3:30 in TLC136. Members include women from our church and other churches. We watch and discuss videos that stress God’s love and inclusion of all people. Contact for more information: Mary Ann Cain at mactrinity@comcast.net or 574-849-5016
Women Wild About the Word (WWW) – Meeting Thursday evenings 6:30-8:30pm in room TLC136 for a facilitated time of discussion. Contact for more information: Nancy Alig at nancyalig@aol.com or 574-293-5082
Adult Groups – Varying meeting times
United Women in Faith
Women of the church meet as Naomi Circle on a bi-monthly basis usually on a Thursday. Times and places depend on the activity that is planned for the meeting. There are also activities leading to growth and wonderful fellowship for all women of the church. They work together on projects to benefit missions in the church, community, and world with an emphasis on supporting women and children. Currently a Christmas auction in held in November featuring crafts and gifts. An all-church rummage sale is held in late summer. Contact for more information: Jan Grodnik at candjgrodnik@msn.com or 574-292-8711
Men of Trinity
The mission of the men’s group is to grow in faith and fellowship together. No matter what your age, join this group to find support in growing as a Christian man, family leader, and community servant. Meetings (typically on Thursday evenings) and fellowship opportunities are scheduled throughout the year. Contact for more information: John Rodde at jdrodde3@yahoo.com or 574-312-5941
Congregational Ministries-Opportunities to support members of Trinity such as groups who shepherd shut-ins, minister to those in the hospital, or respond to crisis calls evenings and weekends when the church office is closed. Grief support and card ministry is also part of this outreach. Contact for more information: Linda Thursby at lthursby@msn.com or 574-295-7106
