We're planning a pageant story for Christmas Eve, but it won't be your usual pageant. WATCH FOR AN EMAIL THIS COMING SUNDAY WITH DETAILS AND TO SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE!

The rise of COVID-19 cases in the area, and predicted increases over the coming weeks, mean we're moving back online. Join Ms. Natalee for a ZOOM story time for Advent. We'll read a book about Light. What is light? Where do we find it?

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

This is a Godly Play story produced by the Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields. You can find more Godly Play stories on YouTube.

For the seventh year in a row, #AdventWord will gather prayers via a global, online Advent calendar. Virginia Theological Seminary is offering meditations and images during this holy season beginning Sunday, November 29. Images and meditations can be experienced via the #AdventWord website, direct daily emails, as well as on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and ASL videos via YouTube. This year, meditations will also be available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. Join an international community in prayer to explore the mystery and wonder of Advent!

Advent calendars track the days from the first Sunday of Advent (November 29 this year) until Christmas Day. They may include scripture, reflections, or suggested activities to help you wait and watch for the coming of Christ.

Sometimes the last thing you need is one more thing to print, read, or look at a screen for. Below are two Advent playlists Ms. Natalee relies on. Listen in to the sounds and messages of Advent as you work or walk, cook or clean, rest or eat.

Which is your favorite? Are there others that you rely on? Share them with me!

Thank you to those of you who participated in making blankets for the nonprofit organization, Project Linus! We made six beautiful blankets, which I will be delivering in December.

The Trinity Youth annual Christmas wreath sale was a huge success! The youth sold 43 wreaths, which will be decorated by individual households and available for curbside pickup on Sunday, November 29, the first Sunday of Advent, from 11:00am-12:00pm in the church circle parking lot or the following Thursday, December 3, from 9:00am - 11:30am by appointment.

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. Venmo donations can be made to @trinityswarthmore. The youth will label and package items on December 9 to be dropped off. All safety protocols will be followed per the guidelines of the CDC and of Cradles to Crayons.

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!