We're planning a virtual Christmas Eve worship. The highlight of the early service will be a digital Christmas pageant and we need YOU!

We've got the script planned and we just need two things to make it all come together:

1) Photos of you/r kids dressed up in various poses/scenes. Use whatever you have on hand at home and do as many scenes as you like. Want to be a shepherd AND Mary? Go for it! You can imagine yourself as one character in a scene of many, or work with family members to create several characters in the scene.

2) Video record responses to a few wondering questions to help us fill in the story. Use your imagination and respond as you would. No need to "stage" the answers. Questions are things like, "I wonder how the shepherds reacted to the angels suddenly appearing?"

Please sign up to participate below so that we can send you all the details, including how and when we need your photos and videos sent along. Got questions? Contact Pastor Sabrina or Natalee Hill.

The Youth of Trinity are sponsoring a kids' pajama and sock drive for the Philadelphia-based nonprofit, Cradles to Crayons. Donations to buy buy pajamas and socks in sizes from 0-3 months to Youth XL will be accepted from November 8 - December 8. Checks can be mailed to the church office or digital gift cards can be sent to: office@trinity-swarthmore.org. Items will be labeled and packaged on December 9 to be dropped off. All safety protocols will be followed per the guidelines of the CDC and of Cradles to Crayons.

Find a cozy spot, a warm blanket, something to color with, and maybe a cup of cocoa for this quiet pre-dinner gathering.

Sunday, December 13 at 1:00 p.m. - Advent & Christmas: Traditions Old and New

Sunday, December 20 at 4:30 p.m. - ZOOM Story time for Christmas

Do Not Be Afraid - Advent devotional and activities

This devotional is included in this year's Advent kits. It includes weekly scripture and reflections to do as a household; a colorable Advent calendar with daily prompts for activities to do together at home; and coloring and pages and crafts. With the PDF you can print as many pages as you want! This can be enjoyed by young children through adults.

You can learn more about St. Nicholas and find great games to play in his honor at the St. Nicholas Center website. Might I suggest:

The Trinity Youth annual Christmas wreath sale was a huge success! The youth sold 45 wreaths!

Trinity's worship will be live-streamed only for the next two Sundays. You can check your email or Trinity's website for the worship link and service leaflets.

We are especially seeking children and youth to help lead the contemporary worship. Readers are needed for scripture and prayers. You can help us either from home or in person at the church.

Formation programs are beginning by the end of September. Please see additional details below. Please be sure to register below so that we can update our records, especially with Pastor Sabrina being new!