Trinity Tidings – October 2026
God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8
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All things come of thee of Lord, and of thy own have we given thee.
This prayer, historically said when as our offerings are brought forward to the altar, captures the reality of our lives. Everything we have and everything we are comes from our good God, the Creator of all.
October begins our harvest season. We build our harvest altar, we go searching for pumpkins, we move towards the triduum of All Hallows, All Saints and All Souls days. We celebrate the abundance of God’s gifts. And we remember that each of us has been given gifts to share, gifts needed to bring the fullness of God’s reign into being.
Throughout October and November, we’ll be praying with the spiritual Plenty Good Room. You can hear it here. This song reminds us of the abundance of God’s love. Everyone has a place at the table. And everyone’s gifts are needed for the work we are given to do.
Paying attention to the abundance of God’s gifts can inspire us to share our resources, to build relationships with our neighbors. Paying attention to God’s abundance teaches us to see scarcity differently.
In God’s reign, there is no need that cannot be met. The barriers whave placed between met and unmet needs are ours, not God’s. Time and again, I’ve seen the people of Trinity overcome barriers by creatively using the resources we have. Volunteers offer to paint the nursery or set up tables for a special event. People offer what they have to support the mission and ministry of this congregation.
This month is also a time we begin to plan for the year ahead. In a few weeks, you’ll be receiving our annual Stewardship letter. This year’s stewardship theme, Plenty Good Room, invites us to recognize the abundance God has already entrusted to us. Even in uncertain times, we are called to trust that there is enough: enough for our families, enough for our church, enough for our neighbors. For now I invite us all to begin reflecting on the resources God has placed in our care, and considering how we might share them joyfully in the year ahead.
Karen+
Prayer List
Paul, Rosie D., Valerie, Brad M., Douglas B., Luann L., Zach C., Lincoln C., Chris B., Duane Z., Joyce K.., Michael D., Marie R., Cindy A., Amy W., Alyssa, Kimberly, Bob H. Amy K., Jack H., Dave S., Melissa M., Joyce Z., Paulette S., Karen K., Millie B. Josh, William N., Bianca G., Barbara B. and Trinity Church.
Vestry Summary
Vestry met Sept. 20. Priest, Wardens and financial reports were reviewed. Upcoming work projects discussed including sandwich making, kid’s bags, welcome bags, fall clean-up day. The Denecke’s holiday concert on Dec. 12th. New business included the upcoming stewardship campaign, new youth Vestry member – Ryan T and inside and outside signage.
Altar Guild
We thank you for bringing in God’s beautiful fall bounty for display in front of the altar and invite you to continue to add to our display this Creation season.
Memorial forms are located in back of church or downstairs if you wish to order flowers or sanctuary candle. Bev and Judy are scheduled for October.
Women of Trinity
WOT Oct. 6 luncheon has been postponed. Our annual Snowflake Bazaar will be held November 7. Please save the date we will need everyone’s help as this is our biggest fundraiser. This event includes a bake sale, a basket raffle, a soup/ lunch sale, a craft sale and a rummage sale (Granny’s Attic.) Currently we are accepting clean gently used donations for Granny’s Attic. We are also looking for donations to our basket raffle. Gift cards to anyplace are always a big hit, i.e. Tops, Wegmans, Tim Hortons, Starbucks, Target, Kohl’s etc. Also very popular are scratch off lottery tickets. Please leave these donations in the counting room. Sign-up sheets for soup ingredients will be posted on bulletin board as well as sign up for volunteers to work. Please consider donating a couple of hours. There is a way for everyone to help make this bazaar our best one ever. Many hands make light work.
October Birthdays
2 Linda Nielson 6 Don Harder 7 Madison Tomaka 12 Craig Kornacki
18 Kelly Brehm 23 Amelia Higgins
October Anniversaries
12 Dan and Karen Walczak 15 Jim and Gretchen Furlong 19 Bob and Joyce Zamrok
Dash’s Receipts
Please continue to save your Dash market receipts and ask your friends for theirs. There is box located downstairs in the parish hall or put them on table in the front of the church. This is a great program; we receive cash for your receipts! Thank you.
Bottle Drop Off
Don’t forget you can now drop your bottles and cans off at Cash for Cans on George Urban and Trinity will get the proceeds. Just label your bag of returns Trinity Episcopal Lancaster. No need to wait in line they have a table to drop and leave your donations. Thank you.
Please join us
Sundays 9:30 am – Holy Communion Service
Tuesday’s 10 am – 12 Stitch and Chat, Healing Eucharist 10/27 @ 11:30am.
October 4 – Welcome Home/Invitation Sunday including sandwich making
October 6- 10am Memorial Service for Dan
October 3- Pet Blessing 4 PM
October 11 Family Sunday
October 23-24 Convention
October 25 Akron Acres Trip
Nov 1 Fall Clean UP
Nov 7 Snowflake Bazaar
Outreach Opportunities
707.89 was deposited in our account from St. Pauly’s in September. Great job! Please pass the word, about the St. Pauly’s Shed in the parking lot for clothing and shoe donations.
Food Pantry always appreciates any donation you can share. There is a basket upstairs in the church and a drop off bin located outside the kitchen door.
Our Family Caregivers group is open to everyone. Next meeting is October 29th. If you know someone who is caring for a family member and could use some support, please invite them to join us. Online participation is available by emailing the church.
Sandwiches for the Unhoused
Our next sandwich making gathering will be Oct 4th. Take a few minutes to help feed your hungry neighbors before picking up your coffee and treats.
Convention Outreach ingathering
There is a box in the narthex for donations to Jamestown Community College food pantry. Many students experience food insecurity. We will take all donated items to convention.
Bottle Drop Off
Don’t forget you can now drop your bottles and cans off at Cash for Cans on George Urban and Trinity will get the proceeds. Just label your bag of returns Trinity Episcopal Lancaster. No need to wait in line they have a table to drop and leave your donations. Thank you.