TRINITY TRUMPET - MAY 2021
2021 EASTER SEASON WORSHIP SERIES:

April 11 - 2nd Sunday of Easter
April 18 - 3rd Sunday of Easter
April 25 - 4th Sunday of Easter
May 2 - 5th Sunday of Easter
Communion Sunday – Please have bread and cup available

May 9 - Mother's Day
May 16 - Ascension Sunday
May 23 - Pentecost
Outdoor Worship at TUCC
(Weather Permitting)
DANCING TOWARD JOY


Dancing With Scars
Dancing Past Doubt
Dancing Toward Truth
Dancing Toward God



Dancing Toward Love
Dancing With Creation
Dancing With Fire
Virtual Worship Login Information
Sundays at 10:00 AM

To Dial In by Phone Only 1 (312) 626-6799 ID 534-284-7861

Zoom Link for Worship Services: https://zoom.us/j/5342847861
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Meeting Password: 760760

BIBLE STUDY 9:45 - 11:00 AM Thursdays

We'll have a chance to check-in on the events of the day and then dive into our exploration of scripture. All are welcome. No prior experience necessary!  Lessons are shared on screen, but if you want to dial in by phone, just have your own Bible handy.

Here is the Bible Study Link:
Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/420990480
 
OR Phone 1-312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 420 990 480
Password: 760760
WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS!
On Sunday, April 25 we formally received two new members into the TUCC Family.
Steve and Robin Jahraus, who relocated to Lake Bluff, have visited with us over the past 18 months both (pre-pandemic) in person and throughout our virtual year. After attending our Annual Meeting in January and having a Membership Inquiry conversation with Pastor Dale, they have made the decision to permanently align with our congregation.
Here is how they have introduced themselves to all of you:

Dear Pastor Dale,
It was a positive experience joining our new spiritual home of Trinity Church of Deerfield.  Thank you for all the positive greetings!
I think we can all agree that during the pandemic - home is where we have found balance and discovered new things about ourselves.
Steve retired in December 2019, I was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer in Jan. 2020 and within months blessed with the news of 3 new grand babies on the way!  
Reverend Pam has confirmed our 3 children at GCC in Glenview, married two of them, baptized our 5 year old granddaughter and held us up through the grief of losing Steve’s dad in 2017. So our history was formed early on.
We are grateful to come full circle, finding our home at Trinity of Deerfield! It will be very special to have Pastor Dale christen sweet Amaya! Glory be to God!
This past year we embraced family, discovered new skills - bread baking and painting!
We have the joy of 3 new healthy babies and watching our adult children navigate parenthood. We feel blessed!
We look forward to forming new friendships at Trinity and giving back all that we have received.  Steve can’t wait to bake coffee cakes for coffee hour - hope we get to see each other soon! And we both look forward to the many outreach endeavors Trinity is involved in. Many positive things ahead!
In faith,
Robin and Steve Jahraus
MUSICAL BENEDICTION IN DANCE from 4-25-2021 Dancing Toward Truth
   
Whitney Houston,  Battle Hymn of the Republic


This song which originated from a popular campfire tune combined with the poetry of  abolitionist Julia Ward Howe, was first published in The Atlantic Magazine in 1861. In modern times it has been used to point toward the vision that God’s reign of justice will triumph in the end. Martin Luther King, Jr’s final speech on the night before he was assassinated ended with the words “Mine eyes have seen the coming of the glory of the Lord.”
MISSION CORE REPORT

The soil is rich and full of promise – only if it is tilled and prepared for the planting of seedlings no larger than the palm of your hand. 
Well, we have a special garden that is dedicated to growing those bright red tomatoes that make summer meals so flavorful. The good news is that despite our being absent from the church campus for a very long time, some parts of it have had regular attention from one or two very dedicated souls.
 
The picture below is of one Lee Hardt, our tomato gardener extraordinaire, as he stands and enjoys the beautiful look of “our tomato ranch” (my name for it).
 
Pretty amazing when we stop to realize how much time it takes to accomplish this along with his usual time spent working on managing the wooded part of our lands.
A very big Trinity thanks to Lee!
While Lee has been gardening, Camilla and Keith Dadey, our “Go Green Deerfield” champions have been working with “Friends of the Chicago River” to arrange our participation in the “2021 River Day” event.
On Saturday May 8th, from 9:00 AM until Noon, we will host a group of volunteers from both church and community to accomplish more buckthorn removal and eradication as well as some plantings that are as yet undetermined. 
I encourage you to invite your friends and neighbors to sign up as volunteers. We are planning for thirty, and there is still room for some.
Here is the link to the Chicago River Day Event information and REGISTRATION.
 
 
ALL the usual precautions for COVID-19 will be followed. (You know them by now.)
 
Peace through justice,
Roger
Chicago River Day 2021 at Trinity UCC
Saturday, May 8, 9 AM - 12 PM


Trinity UCC are stewards to 6 acres of flatwood forest and open land in Deerfield along the north branch of the Chicago river. Preserving and restoring this woodland is critical to a productive ecosystem, and stormwater retention for the surrounding neighborhood.

Register for River Day 2021 at Trinity UCC on North Ave and join friends and neighbors to help restore Deerfield’s few remaining woodlands. You will be helping native pollinators, birds and amphibians, regain a foothold in these endangered spaces.

We have opportunities for people of all abilities to: clean up litter, plant flowers for a monarch waystation, plant trees and shrubs, build trails, or remove invasive buckthorn. COVID 19 safety protocols will be in place:

Everyone will observe social distancing and not stand closer than 6 feet to people outside their household.
Everyone wears a mask at all times, regardless of vaccination status.
Start times are staggered 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. to ensure all volunteers can hear the Site Captain during the opening circle welcome while observing social distancing.
Plastic Pollution Call to Action from the Love of Creation Committee: 

Did you know that plastic pollution can actually affect your health? 
 
A study conducted by WWF, found that we could be ingesting a credit card worth of plastic each week.

While Recycling is an important method for containing pollution. We also need to stop producing plastic, at the scale we are producing it today, to fully address this problem. The Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act (house bill 2238) is a federal bill that includes provisions to reduce plastic production. It also holds producers responsible for the collection, recycling and cleanup, shifting the burden from municipalities to the producers. 
 
The Love of Creation team, would like you to consider calling Representative Brad Schneider(847.383.4870 or 202.225.4835) to ask him to co-sponsor this important legislation. 
Temporary Office Hours

Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 AM - 12 PM
Monday & Thursday, Lisa is working from home and checking email regularly.