Ministries

Our Adult's Activities:    

“Fun, Fellowship and Faith”, Trinity’s Wednesday Night Supper: Wednesday night fellowship suppers are held throughout the year.  Dinner is served at 5:45 PM in the Fellowship Hall and prepared by Dick Harvey.  After enjoying a delicious meal and the fellowship at table, adults are invited to participate in regularly offered class studies.  These include Biblical or theological study, along with special interest studies.  Currently, we are doing a series entitled, “Wesley Wednesdays”, as we study John Wesley, the history of the Methodist Church and discover how to live faithfully as United Methodists today.

DISCIPLE Bible Study: DISCIPLE is a program of disciplined Bible study aimed at developing strong Christian leaders. It focuses on the disciple as learner, believer, follower, proclaimer, and servant while providing the fellowship of a small group for study, prayer, preparation, support, and servanthood.

DISCIPLE assumes that the Bible is key to renewal in the church and affirms that the canon was formed as it is in order for God to speak to us. The study gives the Old and New Testaments equal time, emphasizing the wholeness of the Bible as a revelation of God and draws upon the work of scholars to aid understanding of the Bible.

There are many ways to participate in a DISCIPLE Bible Study class.  Every fall, a new class begins.  There are four levels of DISCIPLE, a variety of short-term topical studies, and additional challenging series including Christian Believer and Jesus in the Gospels.  Most DISCIPLE classes are 32 – 34 weeks in length and meet for about 2 ½ hours.  The exception to this is the short-term classes last from 10 – 12 weeks and meeting for 1 ½ hours.  Start your journey with DISCIPLE I or one of the short-term classes.  Additional levels may be taken after completing DISCIPLE I.

The purpose of DISCIPLE Bible study is “to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.” (Ephesians 4:12) This is the focus of all study at Trinity.  Come and join us on the journey!

United Methodist Women:  Trinity has several circles that meet at a wide variety of times.  Every woman is encouraged to attend.  They offer studies, programs and various mission projects that they support.  It is a great way to develop strong Christian friends.

United Methodist Men: After a temporary hiatus, Trinity is in the process of reorganizing its UMM group. Check this site for updates on our progress!

Trinity United Methodist Seniors (TUMS):  This group meets the 4th Tuesday at Noon for lunch and fellowship.  Adults of Trinity can experience food, fun, trips, informative lectures, speakers, and much, much more.  TUMS is primarily an older adult program but welcomes people of all ages.

Our Children's Activities:

Children’s Sunday School (K-5^th grade): Please come and join us every Sunday morning on the second floor of the children's wing at 9:30 AM. There are monthly themes and you can learn about events in the Bible through art, music, games, computers, video, drama, puppets, storytelling, and cooking. This is a fun and interactive way to experience God and all God has to offer us. 

Preschool Sunday School (3 yrs – 4K): Every Sunday morning at 9:30 AM on the ground floor of the children’s wing next to the nursery.  Children are nurtured with love, care and the fun of learning stories from the Bible.  Activity sheets, crafts and games reinforce the basic understanding of God’s love for everyone. 

“The Joyful Noise Choir”, Trinity’s Children's Choir: Children's Choir meets weekly from 5:00 – 6:00 PM Wednesday evenings during the school year in the sanctuary. Children sing regularly in worship. Children's Choir is open to all elementary age children.  The children perform one to two musicals per school year as well. 

Acolytes: Children grades 3 and up have the opportunity to participate in the worship service through the acolyte program. Acolytes are trained each fall and schedules are maintained. 

Card Ministry:  During Sunday morning worship services, children are invited to grab a canvas bag at any of the entrances to the sanctuary.  Within the bag they will find cards to color, instructions, and a copy of the prayer list.  They are invited to make cards for persons on our prayer list and members in nursing homes.

Children's Moments:  Children are invited to the chancel area for a brief children's sermon toward the beginning of the worship service year round. They are led by the Director of Children's Ministries or by one of the pastors, and end with an invitation to dismiss to children's church for the participants who are in grades 4K through 2^nd grade. 

Special Events: Throughout the year there are special events for children and families. Included are the Easter Egg Hunt, Fall Festival, Christmas Caroling on a Chili Night, Vacation Bible School, Burying the Alleluia before the season of Lent, and other activities to go along with the church calendar.

After School Program:  This is a solid, well run, year round program for elementary age children.  An experienced, professional staff, organized activity centers, regular field trips and gym play, make this program high in demand.  It is one of the best in the city.

Parents' Afternoon Out Program: This is a unique year round program for children ages 6 months – 5 years that offers child care in a nurturing, learning environment for children whose parents need a break in the afternoon. The children nap to the sounds of ocean waves and play in the "Garden of Eden" or in "Noah's Ark", depending on their age.  The program hours are from 1:30 – 5:30 PM.

Mother’s Morning Out Program: For 12 weeks every summer, children ages 6 months – 5 years are invited to this child care program to experience a fun and nurturing learning environment.  This morning program has weekly themes for learning, crafts and games, playground time and plenty of sharing through books.  The program hours are from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

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Sunday School Classes and Bible Study Offerings:

Trinity has a variety of Sunday School classes for adults, and one waiting for you! Classes are held on Sundays at 9:30 AM. Topics vary from class to class and are taught by wonderful teachers.  Format of the classes include:  lecture, discussion and lecture, video series, book series, topical studies, etc.  All include couples and singles.

ADULTS: (average age listed)
   Kenneth Cribb Class (35-60)
   Mary Greene Class (35+)
   Bible Study Class (open to all ages)
   John Nicholson Class (60+)
   Paul Morris Class (60+)
   Walk to Emmaus Class (30-50)   

YOUTH:
   6^th -12^th Grades   

CHILDREN:
   Infant Nursery
   Preschool class for children who are 3 years old through 4K.
   Children’s Sunday School class for children in kindergarten through 5^th grade.

NURSERIES:
   Available for all church-wide activities and services.

For additional information, call our Associate Pastor (864) 585-4884.

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-- TUMC Recreational Ministries --

For more information on specific current events and opportunities -   contact the church office

Trinity United Methodist Church's Fellowship Ministries offer a variety of programs to give you and your family a Christian environment in which to enjoy yourself and further your relationships with Christ. 

Sports:  Trinity sports teams play almost all year in a variety of sports ranging from basketball, softball and volleyball.  Teams are offered for all age groups regardless of skill.  Sign-ups are required for most teams and events, so give the church a call before getting started.

Trips:  Trinity members and friends also break away from the gym walls and go on various trips during the year.  This year we will take some one-day getaways to nearby attractions like the Flat Rock Playhouse in Hendersonville, the Peace Center in Greenville, Atlanta Braves Games, Carowinds,  skiing, the list goes on and on.  We have also visited some farther away destinations like Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida; Washington, D.C..  We also take trips to experience God's world in nature. We've gone camping, rafting, climbing, repelling and the like. Soon we are headed canoeing, spelunking and more. These trips are an excellent opportunity for Trinity members to come together in fellowship and see God at work in places outside of Spartanburg.

Special Events:  "What more could there possibly be?" you ask.  Well how about Summer Celebration of marking every child's favorite time of year?  , Trinity's way Or Trinity believe.)  Then 's Water Olympics (something you will just have to see to there's the annual Trinity United Methodist Invitational Golf Tournament.   

Fellowship Series:   Trinity members get together on Wednesday nights to eat and then take classes or workshops in their particular areas of interest.  

Summer Camps:  This summer's camping ministry was WONDERFUL!  If you missed out on the fun we had at Day Camp, Asbury Hills, Art and Adventure Camps, or All-Sports Camp, be sure to join us next summer.  I promise you won't be disappointed

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Our Senior Adult's Activities:

Trinity United Methodist Seniors (TUMS):  This group meets the 4th Tuesday at noon for lunch and fellowship.  Adults of Trinity can experience food, fun, trips, informative lectures, speakers, and much, much more.  TUMS is primarily an older adult program but welcomes adults of all ages.

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Worship Opportunities:

Trinity's beautiful sanctuary provides a worshipful setting where we experience God's presence.  We find it to be a place where we can draw strength and gain a renewed sense of belonging to the family of God.

Worship services are held each Sunday morning at 10:30 AM.  A wide variety of Sunday School classes begin at 9:30 AM.  Holy Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month.  A nursery is available during all worship services.

Worship at Trinity is open to all. Each service has a central theme based on the common lectionary of the church year. Services have dynamic preaching and beautiful music. The comprehensive music program is open to persons of all ages regardless of musical talent.  Participating in the choir program is an excellent way to contribute actively to the worship of God.

Special services include Christmas Eve Candlelight Services, Blessing of the Animals Service, Ash Wednesday Service, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday Services in Holy Week.  On Easter Sunday we hold a Sunrise Service in addition to the traditional worship time. 

We join with neighboring churches in an annual Community Thanksgiving Service.  At times we hold prayer vigils to lift up special concerns and praise services to celebrate special blessings.

Trinity's worship follows the pattern found in the United Methodist Hymnal. As the family of faith, we gather:

to worship the Lord,

to hear the Word,

to offer our prayers and gifts,

to witness to the Word,

to respond and go forth in service to the Lord.

We pray that you will join us in worship to the Lord who has given us the gift of the Holy Spirit.

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        Trinity United Methodist Church •  626 Norwood Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302  • Telephone 864/585-4884   (Fax  585-3851)