May 10th

WELCOME AND LITURGY OF GATHERING 

Leader: Reading of Psalm 66.8-20 (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

COMMUNITY CONFESSIONAL PRAYER 

Leader: Mother of us all,
who dwells within and beyond,
ALL: Sacred is your name.
May your holy vision for collective flourishing
come to fruition among us.
Leader: May your dreams of justice, love, compassion, and connection be enfleshed on earth.
ALL: Provide us today with what we need to be nourished in body, soul, and heart.
Forgive us for the harm we cause as we seek to forgive those who have harmed us.
Lead us away from everything that destroys and liberate us from the hands of evil.
Leader: For you are the ultimate source of hope.
Your power-with exceeds all power-over.
Your presence incites eternal wonder.
ALL: All praise to you, our comfort and strength.
Amen.

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

Attentive People - I Couldn’t Feel Worse

Psalm 119.9-32, 153-160

*For discussion prompts visit the series page here.

LORD’S TABLE LITURGY

Leader: As we have the love of God made known at the Table, we proclaim that mystery we call faith:

ALL: Walking to his death, Christ entrusted his life to You; raised from the grave, Christ glorified in Your love for him; standing in our midst at the end, Christ will gather us at your Table.

Leader: See what love God has for us as we are gathered around this Table of grace, and the Spirit of joy is poured out upon us in the gifts of the bread and the cup.

ALL: As siblings we take the broken bread and share it, that we would reach out to those who might otherwise be called strangers. As we share the cup of community, we would stand beside the lonely, the longing, and the forgotten, to pour God's gladness into their hearts.

Leader: Eat and drink – the Spirit of joy is poured out upon us in these gifts - the body of Christ broken for you and the cup of the new covenant shed for you.      

*communion elements are alcohol and gluten 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.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The sermon series is posted. Reflection and discussion prompts as well as resources are included. Trinity’s practices may be found on the website. As a reminder, Trinity believes the values and beliefs we hold are best lived out in practice as we embody our mission and move toward our vision. 

First Nations Version of Psalms and Proverbs. Copies are now available for each household. Please pick up your copy at the Gathering and sign off that you’ve received one.

Summer Retreats. Our first retreat will be Friday, May 29th through Sunday, May 31st.  Check  your emails! The Youth invite you to our Spring Retreat May 29-31 at White River Campground and Strawtown Koteewi Park! Please utilize the sign up for camping sites and extra activities for fun and community. Questions can go to Britney at britney@indytrinity.org. A second retreat will be held Friday, August 28th through Sunday, August 30th. 

Baptism and Family Covenants. We plan to hold baptisms at the retreat Gathering on Sunday, May 31st  as a part of the Gathering. If you are interested or have questions about baptism, please contact Melissa Millis at melissa@indytrinity.org. If you’re interested in a Family Covenant please contact Britney Foster at britney@indytrinity.org. 

Where the Money Went Q1 2026 is now posted online here and under “Church Documents”. Please check your email for more details. If you need access to either of these, please let us know (contact@indytrinity.org). Any questions about numbers may be directed to Steve Edinger at finance@indytrinity.org, questions about budget may be directed to Brenda Howard, Treasurer, at brenda@indytrinity.org, and questions about the Foundation Fund (i.e. investments) may be directed to Jay Howard at jay@indytrinity.org. 

First Ever Trinity Vacation Bible School! Mark your calendars for June 8-10 for VBS! Kids aged 3 through fifth grade are invited to participate from 5:30-7pm Monday through Wednesday (dinner will be included)! We'll be utilizing Illustrated Ministry's Compassion Camp and having so much fun! Please reach out to Britney with any questions and to RSVP at britney@indytrinity.org.

Mark your calendars for special (and off site) Gatherings this summer. More information to come on special Gatherings!

• Memorial Day Weekend Brunch Gathering on Sunday, May 24th. Bring a dish or two to share as we Gather for shared liturgy and around the table in fellowship. Feel free to bring lawn games, etc. 

• Indy Pride Parade/Festival June 13th. Everyone is invited to join folks from Trinity at the Pride Parade! We will arrive early with coolers of water and snacks to help folks stay hydrated and fueled as they enjoy the Pride Festivities downtown.
  🗓️ Visit the event page for carpool and meetup information.

• Pride Brunch Gathering on Sunday, June 14th. Pride month (June) is rapidly approaching! Pride celebrations are holy, as they represent a casting off of chains and embracing of joy. A jubilee! To practice our own Pride jubilee, we will host a brunch Sunday on June 14. If you would like to join in the jubilee, please bring a dish to share. A cake and a dozen GF Pride cupcakes will be provided for this celebration. We will also have some tabletop games available for play! If any questions, please reach out to Emily (emily@indytrinity.org).

• Special Off-site Gathering on Sunday, June 21st. Mark your calendars as we prepare for a special Gathering to include the Haughville Walk and Talk with Sampson Levingston at Through2Eyes, Sunday, June 21st. Plan to arrive by 9:45 for brief liturgy before we walk and talk. More details to come! 

• Special Off-site Irvington Counseling Collective (ICC) on Sunday, July 12th. More details to follow. 

• Special Off-site Gathering at Octavia’s Visionary Campus (OVC) with Kheprw on SATURDAY, July 25th. (No Sunday Gathering on the 27th.)

• Special Off-site IYG on Sunday, August 16th. More details to follow. 

• Retreat weekend and Gathering Sunday, August 30th. In the works. Stay tuned. Please email contact@indytrinity.org if you’re interested in lending a hand in the planning.

THE BENEDICTION

Leader: Now listen to the sounds that stir within, 

ALL: we listen to the cries for help that ring around us

Leader: and follow the path of healing and liberation for you and all you encounter. 

ALL: We take peace in the sound of our own voice as we choose and call into being life that honors our truest selves.

Leader: May it be so. Go in peace!

(Some liturgies adapted from Black Liturgies by Cole Arthur Riley, lectionaryliturgies.blogspot.com and enfleshed.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. 

Health Guidelines. Gatherings can look differently according to the needs of our leaders and community if health concerns take effect. We ask that everyone remain flexible if and/or when this is the case. If a Gathering is going to be virtual, we will send an email by 8am on Sunday, or earlier. If you are experiencing fever, coughs, or other clear signs of illness, please remain home and join the Gathering via Zoom. If your symptoms are not highly contagious or you are unsure about exposing others, please wear a mask. Specifically, if you have been exposed to or have symptoms of Covid-19 or the Flu, you can follow the guidelines from the CDC to determine what are your best precautions to take.

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)

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 connect and welcome others to converse while serving as well. Arrival at 9:45am is great, 9:30am is super helpful for assisting with audio equipment and/or indoor set up. Cleaning up on the back end should only take 10-15 minutes. The hosting checklist is in the Trinity office. Thank you!

May

3rd: Broad Ripple

10th: North/Carmel

17th: Midtown/Downtown

24th/Memorial Day weekend Brunch: Fishers

*31st/Retreat Gathering: Broad Ripple 

June

7: North/Carmel

14/Pride Brunch: Midtown/Downtown

*21/Walk and Talk - Fishers

28: Broad Ripple

* Indicates dates we plan to be off site and don’t really have hosting duties. However, we’d like to have a parish scheduled in the event plans shift.

First Nations Version of Psalms and Proverbs. We understand that the Spirit has no gender. While the FNV does use the word “Grandfather” for the Great Spirit, and we at Trinity might more naturally gravitate toward a feminine or gender-inclusive term for the Spirit, we have chosen to read from this version to open ourselves to the diverse humanlike depictions of Creator and hear these sacred texts in new ways. No translation is perfect. If you’d like to read what the translators of the FNV have to say about their choice regarding gender and the Great Spirit, you are welcome to read the excerpt at the front of this Trinity Gathering copy (it is marked).