Trinity United Church

“Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Colossians 3:14 (NRSV)

Here is the link for the service for the August 4, 2024 worship service: https://youtu.be/i2kWG6SoBUI

On Sunday, August 11, The Church of the Good Shepherd Anglican (GSA) will lead worship. Note GSA services will be live streamed and the zoom link can be sent to you upon request to the office (tuc@mymts.net) If you wish to have the link for the service please contact the office before noon on Thursday. 

Summer worship schedule – During the summer months, Trinity United Church (TUC) and The Church of the Good Shepherd Anglican (GSA) share in worship by alternating services – all services start at 9:30 a.m. and all are welcome to all services. 

August 11 – GSA

August 18 – TUC

August 25 – GSA

September 1 – TUC

From Damber:

Scripture for the week: 2 Samuel 18:5–9, 15, 31–33, Psalm 130 , Ephesians 4:25—5:2, John 6:35, 41–51

Scripture to ponder:

These passages reflect the complexity of David’s relationship with his son Absalom—both as a father and a king. Despite Absalom’s rebellion, David’s compassion and deep sorrow at his son’s death illustrate the tangled nature of familial love and responsibility. How do family dynamics complicate our emotions and decisions? How does grief affect how we navigate our roles and responsibilities?

The psalm and epistle readings also reveal raw emotions. The psalmist’s cries and Ephesians’ advice on understanding anger highlight the struggle with intense feelings. How does David’s grief resonate with the emotions expressed in these readings? How can we learn from our own experiences of grief and anger? 

Prayer: 

Loving God, in our moments of grief and complexity, we seek Your wisdom and comfort. Help us navigate the tangled emotions of our relationships and find solace in Your presence. Grant us the understanding to learn from our struggles and the strength to face our challenges with grace. Guide us to balance our responsibilities with compassion, and let Your peace heal our hearts. Amen.