A special thank you to all who bought gifts, made or brought food, decorated and helped out with the Annual Foster Kid's Party.

To buy tickets and for more info visit trinitymb.org

All are welcome to a community playdate for members of Trinity (even those without preschool aged children) and other community members to build excitement for the proposed Fall 2023 launch of Piper Preschool at Trinity. You can glimpse some of the proposed improvements in the renderings below and come to meet some of Piper's staff.

In this season of peace, join our interconnected faith communities for an engaging discussion with Paul Small and Josh Freeman, authors of the beautiful coffee table book, A Festival of Light.  This book focuses on eight core human values: Faith, Freedom, Courage, Love, Charity, Integrity, Knowledge and Peace.   Take a journey with them to learn how these values can be incorporated into our everyday lives. The discussion will focus on "Peace," a universal concept shared by all faiths. Learn more about the book at https://afestivaloflight.com.  

This event is co-sponsored by Congregation Tikvat Jacob, Trinity Lutheran Church, Manhattan Beach Community Church and MB United, and will be held in person at Congregation Tikvat Jacob in Manhattan Beach. There is no charge for attendance, but reservations are recommended.  Refreshments will be served and a book signing will follow the talk.

You are invited to take time for yourself and ponder the mysteries and hear angel’s song and hear the lessons of ancient times and the story of the birth of Jesus—and a pregnant girl who said “Yes” to God, with faithful Joseph at her side. 

Pastor Douglas will be officiating (Trinity will have Sunday morning off—this will be the service of the day—the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Come alone—or bring your family, friends, and neighbors. Director of Music and Liturgy James Koenig will lead the singers of the Trinity Choir and assisting musicians and there will be, well, like the title says –lessons and carols. And we’ll be celebrating a special anniversary—the 30^th anniversary of the lovely Dobson organ in the sanctuary with a very special artist, guest organist Mark Robson.

In honor of the 30th anniversary, The Lessons & Carols Service on December 18 at 4 p.m. will welcome guest artist Mark Robson. Mark is a pianist, keyboardist, composer equally comfortable in styles ranging from early music played on harpsichord and organ to the great Romantic repertoire as well as demanding contemporary works. As a collaborative artist with singers and instrumentalists, he has appeared in recital and chamber music settings. He presents an annual recital for the L.A. series Piano Spheres. As an organist, he has appeared as a soloist in the Minimalist Jukebox at Disney Hall and has performed on organ in Mahler’s 8^th Symphony at the Hollywood Bowl.

This year our director of music has planned a special lessons and carols to celebrate the season and the 30^th Anniversary of our Dobson Pipe Organ. Please consider giving a gift to music to help support this service as well as additional singers and a harp for Christmas Eve.

The South Bay Community has seen an increase in hate related incidents including anti-semitic grafitti and anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric. As a Reconciling in Christ congregation, Trinity stands against such acts and is committed to both anti-racism work and the full inclusion of LGBTQ+ people. Local councilmember Hildy Stern has convened a group of community leaders including religious leaders to explicitly reject these hateful acts and stand positively for a fully inclusive and welcoming community. Trinity members are invited to attend the events in the flyer below and to pick up a lawn sign and post at their homes. This initiative will continue well beyond this kickoff week and Trinity is invited to use our voice to advocate and connect with our neighbors wherever we live.

Dec 9- 7 p.m.

Dec 10- 7 p.m.

Dec 11- 12 noon

(no morning worship this day)

When: Every Saturday morning, 9:00 - 10:30 am (except for rain).

Where: Meet in the parking lot.

What: Light clean up & maintenance (sweeping, weeding, cutting, pruning, minor gardening & fixes).