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Trinity Presbyterian Church | Denton, Texas | Pictured: the sun rising above Trinity Presbyterian Church, with blue bonnet flowers in the foreground.

Mission

Trinity’s Mission arises in part from the conviction that when we feed the hungry, give something to drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, and more, we do so to Christ (see Matthew 25:31-46). Traditionally we have largely done this by supporting organizations in our community that engage in these ministries. This support takes the form of both volunteering and financial support. Indeed, approximately 17 percent of our budget goes to supporting local, national, and international ministries, a percentage that is unusually rare among churches of any size, especially a church of our size.

Our mission is also reflected in the ways that we make our building available for free or for a reduced rate to local nonprofit groups. We have hosted Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, and Hope and Recovery Sex Addicts Anonymous groups for many years or even decades. We likewise host Stepping Stones, an organization that provides respite care for those struggling with dementia and for their caregivers.

We are a Matthew 25 congregation, which means that we identify with a larger Presbyterian denominational focus on building congregational vitality, dismantling systematic racism, and eradicating poverty (to learn more, see https://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/matthew-25/. We are also an Earth Care congregation, which reflects our congregational commitment to caring for creation as part of our mission. We are a Peacemaking congregation that opposes weapons on our premises.

Trinity Resource Drives

Looking for practical ways to get involved in Mission here at Trinity Presbyterian Church. The following resource drives are a great entry into our culture of social advocacy!

Hygiene Kits

Thanks to everyone who helped assemble the Gift of the Heart Hygiene Kits. Even those who came when we had finished! Your help was appreciated. These will be delivered to the Ferncliff Disaster Assistance Center near Little Rock for use by the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Program.This was so successful we may do it again soon.

A Season of Peace

Many of the special offerings of the Presbyterian Church (USA) coincide with “seasons” of the church. In last week’s bulletin and insert there was much information about the next special offering which Trinity will receive on World Communion Sunday, October 6.

Our Daily Bread

Our Daily Bread is seeking donations for our daily hygiene distribution to clients. Below is a list of items identified by our volunteers. You can drop off items Monday-Friday from 9:30am-1:00pm. Or bring them to Trinity for the Our Daily Bread collection area in the Narthex and they will be delivered to Our Daily Bread, 909 Loop 288, Denton, TX 72609.

Shaving Cream, Prilosec/Heartburn medication, Aspirin, Baby Powder, Toilet Paper, Hand Sanitizer, Q-Tips, Ibuprofen, Men’s/Women’s Socks-preferably white, Men’s/Women’s Deodorant, Rain Ponchos, Mouthwash, Razors (safety), Insect Repellant, Cough Drops

Trinity Mission Partners

Trinity Presbyterian Church proudly supports the mission partners named below. For those looking to get involved in practical or monetary ways in their faith, the Mission Committee recommends these organizations.

Bread for the World

https://bread.org/

CASA

https://casadenton.org/

Camp Gilmont

https://gilmont.org

Café Justo

https://justcoffee.org/

Denton Christian Preschool

https://dentoncps.org/

Denton Community
Food Center

https://dentoncfc.org/