October 25, 2026

WELCOME AND LITURGY OF GATHERING

Leader: Reading of Psalm 90.1-6, 13-17 (FNV).  This is the word of the Lord.

ALL: Thanks be to God.

Trinity is fostering a haven of belonging where wanderers and wonderers 

gather to discover and embody the love of Jesus in the world.

COMMUNAL SINGING
10,000 Reasons

Bless the Lord, oh my soul
Oh my soul
Worship his holy name
Sing like never before, oh my soul
I worship your holy name

The sun comes up
It's a new day dawning
It's time to sing your song again
Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me
Let me be singing when the evening comes

You're rich in love and you're slow to anger
Your name is great and your heart is kind
For all your goodness I will keep on singing
10,000 reasons for my heart to find

And on that day when my strength is failing
The end draws near and my time has come
Still my soul will sing your praise unending
10,000 years and then forever more

God With Us

You've come to bring peace 
To be love, to be nearer to us

You've come to bring life 
To be light, to shine brighter in us 
Oh Emmanuel, God with us

Our Deliverer, You are Savior 
In Your presence we find our strength

Over everything, our redemption 
God with us 
You are God with us

You've come to be hope
To this world for Your honor and name

You've come to take sin 
To bear shame and to conquer the grave
Oh Emmanuel, God with us

You are here and You are holy 
We are standing In Your glory

COMMUNITY CONFESSION

Leader: Jesus tells us what it will take to follow him, and we want to argue. Jesus shows us the way to the Kingdom and we look for another path. Let us put down all that keeps us from following Jesus, as we confess our lives to God, praying,

ALL: We confess our struggle to be transformed into disciples, God of mystery. The desires of the world would shape us into people you would not recognize. The demands of our society pull us away from your heart. Our culture values the rich, the powerful, the successful, but you are on the side of the weak, the poor, the outcast, and the oppressed. Forgive us, Merciful God, for looking for you in all the wrong places.

Leader: God, reawaken us with your Spirit, whose voice calls us to service; revive our weary hearts with your vision of creation; refresh our fatigued souls that we might boldly proclaim Jesus as our Lord and Savior, and go forth to serve your people, in Christ’s name.

ALL: Thanks be to God we are forgiven and made new!

SPOTLIGHT

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BLESSING AND PASSING THE PEACE 

Adults: The Lord be with you!

Children and Kids Ministry Leader: And also with you! 

During this time we greet one another, recognizing that we are all a part of the body, as PreK-5th grade children are led to their ministry space. Younger children and youth remain, and are welcome, in the Gathering. Materials for toddlers are available and we understand that their presence means they will be heard, no need to worry about their vocal contributions.

SERMON NOTES

Forming a People

A People Who Remember and Turn

Psalm 22.1 and 27-31 (Matthew 27:46, Mark 15:34)

• Reflecting on the week’s text. Where do you see Christ showing up today in a similar way? 

• In this week’s text, what eternal truth are you re-membering? If it helps, revisit the words of the historical Jesus as he references or speaks the text. 

• In the stories of the people you have been a part of, what is a truth you still hold dear? In this season, how are you/we re-membering - ourselves, God, and community.

• In what ways have you seen a community practice repentance (a turning/changing one’s mind)? How might we as individuals and as a people be attentive to where we have turned our gaze away and to turn back to our calling?

• In what ways is the Spirit reminding you today that we (as humanity and the people of God) have been here before? How does the story of life with God reveal what is next?  

*Through small and large group conversations, we’ll be voicing what resonates with us and reflect that back to the group(s).

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*For additional discussion prompts visit the series page here.

LORD’S TABLE LITURGY

Leader: Here at the table, we come before you, Lord God, and we remember Jesus’ work and words so we might live according to his ways and proclaim the mystery revealed in faith:

ALL: Living, Christ showed us how to live; dying, Christ showed us how to trust; raised, Christ revealed resurrection hope for all; now and always, Christ is with us.

Leader: The table of the Lord is open for all who seek a life with Christ.

*communion elements are gluten and alcohol free, not allergen free

RESPONSE & OFFERING OF WORSHIP                                                                                                                                    

The Offering Basket 

Prayer requests may be posted in the Zoom chat (Zoom participants) or written and placed in the offering basket.

All of Your Ways Are Peace

All of your ways are peace

All of your ways are peace

Though we are pressed on ev'ry side

We trust that you are peace

All of your words are true

All of your words are true

Though we have heard so many lies

We trust your words are true

All of your ways are just

All of your ways are just

Though we may say it through our tears

We trust that you are just

All of your ways are peace

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Souls to the Polls

Sermon Series. Check out the sermon series page to see where we’re headed. Reflection and discussion prompts as well as resources have been included.

Trinity Seasonal Small Groups for the fall of 2026 will be a “choose your own adventure” style as we dive into the way in which God has always been forming a people - a kindom. Surveying the Old Testament, and the words referenced by the historical Jesus, we locate ourselves in the trajectory of the story of God, seeing how we are still being formed today. Each small group gathering will determine their own course. We’ll be spending balanced time relationship building, care, and conversation around the theme of the week. It is OK if you can’t attend every session. Join as you are able, but please let your facilitator/host know at the beginning of the season when you can’t attend. If you need assistance accessing or acquiring materials, please let your facilitator/host know. Everyone is asked to commit to Expectations for healthy conversation. Please contact the group host for more details and to generally RSVP. You are welcome to join the group that fits your schedule/needs. You are not bound by geographical location/parish. 

Mondays 12-1pm - Fishers/Zoom starting September 14th

Wednesdays 7-9pm - Midtown/Downtown starting September 16th

Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm - Queer Affinity starting September 17th

Every other Fridays 6-7:30pm - Broad Ripple starting September 11th 

Gathering Hosting Schedule. As an act of service and care, please join staff, leaders, and others from your parish in hosting Sunday Gatherings. These are great times to converse while serving, connect, and welcome folks to the Gathering. Arrival at 9:45am is great, particularly for last minute needs and welcoming people. Arrival by 9:30am is extra helpful for assisting with audio equipment and general set up. Cleaning up on the back end is appreciated and should only take 10-15 minutes. The hosting checklist is on the Gathering cart. Thank you!

October

4th: Midtown/Downtown

11th: Fishers

18th: Broad Ripple

25th: North/Carmel

November

1st: Midtown/Downtown

8th: Fishers

15th: Broad Ripple

22nd: North/Carmel

29th/Brunch: Midtown/Downtown

THE BENEDICTION

Leader: Go with God into the world.

ALL: We will journey with our friends and neighbors, with our families and strangers.

Leader: Go with Jesus to learn and serve faithfully.

ALL: We will seek to confront injustice; we will share his healing balm with those who are hurting.

Leader: Go with the Spirit to share peace.

ALL: We will embrace those forgotten by the world; we will share our gifts with everyone we meet.

(Some liturgies adapted from lectionaryliturgies.blogspot.com)

Remain in the Gathering space for general connection and prayer.

GATHERING RESOURCES AND INFORMATION

Guide and Service Dog Training. As we welcome Guide/Service Dogs at Gatherings, please familiarize yourself with resources under on these two websites https://www.guidedogs.com/resources/blindness-and-guide-dog-etiquette and https://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/best-practices-when-around-a-service-dog/  and discuss main points with those in your household. If you or anyone in your household has severe allergies or any fear of dogs, etc. please contact us (contact@indytrinity.org) so we can do our best to keep Gathering spaces welcoming for all. 

Land Acknowledgement. We acknowledge that the land on which we gather for worship was stolen from Native peoples, who were driven out of the area and of their native lands by genocide, force (through broken treaties and laws imposed upon their nation), and systematic disposession.  The Myaamiaki, Kaskaskia, and Kickapoo peoples* and their sovereign Nations have cared for, and are deeply a part of, this land - past, present, and future. (ref: Repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery, Trinity Church)