September 13, 2026

WELCOME AND LITURGY OF GATHERING

Leader: Reading of Psalm 103.1-8 (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

Holy

Holy holy, God Almighty, who was and is to come

God of glory, you're so worthy, all the saints bow down

Holy is your name in all the earth

Righteous are your ways O merciful

Everything you've done is just and true

Holy Holy God are you, Holy Holy God are you

All blessing, all honor, belongs to you

All power, all wisdom is yours

All blessing, all honor, belongs to you

All power, all wisdom is yours

One Thing Remains (Your Love Never Fails)

Higher than the mountains that I face

Stronger than the power of the grave

Constant in the trial and the change

One thing remains

Your love never fails, it never gives up

It never runs out on me

Your love never fails, it never gives up

It never runs out on me

Your love never fails, it never gives up

It never runs out on me

Your love

On and on and on and on it goes

It overwhelms and satisfies my soul

And I never ever have to be afraid

One thing remains

One thing remains

In death, in life

I'm confident and covered by

The power of Your great love

My debt is paid

There's nothing that can separate

My heart from Your great love

COMMUNITY CONFESSION

Leader: What is confession?

ALL: An unburdening, a letting go, truth telling.

Leader: To whom do we confess?

ALL: We confess to the One we call God, our Creator, our Redeemer,

We confess to the One who loves us.

Leader: What do we confess this day?

ALL: We confess the wrong we have done and the hurt we have caused.

We confess the good we have not done, and the sin we have not claimed.

We confess that we live more like ourselves and less like Christ.

Leader: Let us now make our silent confession.

Silent Confession

Leader: Let us come before God with the whole of our lives, the good, the bad, and the holy. Let us pray together:

ALL: This week, we remember violence that struck towers and buildings.

The destruction of lives, loved ones and neighbors lost. 

We lament that the collective trauma unleashed hate across the land

that continued to inflict harm, through words and actions. 

Leader: Jesus shows us another way - a way that embraces the stranger

and dismantles fear. Christ binds us to one another, building one 

another up in love, making way for peace. May our lives be patterned 

not by the oppressive nature of supremacy, 

but by the liberating nature of wonder and beauty.

ALL: Holy God, at times we have delusions of grandeur, 

and we forgot to see what is small – 

the falling leaf that holds the beauty of creation;

the kind word that is a testament to grace;

the child who is vital not only for the future but for the present.

Help us to remember our place in this world you made, 

to give thanks for things great and small, to be humble and hopeful. 

And hear us now as we open our heart to you.

Leader: Friends, this is the Good News:

In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! 

And we are not only forgiven, we are also freed. 

Let us greet the world as people made new in Christ.

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 Hear

Isaiah 6:9-10 (Luke 8:10, Matt 13:14-15, Mark 4:11-13)

• 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).

* Description Card

*For additional discussion prompts visit the series page here.

LORD’S TABLE LITURGY

Leader: As we remember God’s persistence in offering grace to us, and celebrate the joy of following Jesus, we speak of the mystery we know as faith:

ALL: Christ died for all our sins; Christ was raised for all; Christ comes, to lead us into God’s presence.

Leader: We ask you to send your Holy Spirit to us, to bless the gifts of your love and to transform your gathered people.

*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.

My Labour Is Not In Vain (City Alight)

My work in Christ is not in vain

My labor will not fail

For when I toil in Jesus’ name

His purpose will prevail

The tasks that You have set for me

I may not understand

Yet I will follow where You lead

I trust Your sovereign hand

So may all I do, be it great or small

Bring glory to Your name

In Your grace alone I will carry on

Your promise to me remains

My labour is not in vain

Go forth, You said, take up your cross

And set the captive free

So give me feet to seek the lost

Just as You searched for me

Take heart, my soul, and persevere

Just as your Saviour did

For soon you will be home at rest

Your work, complete in Him

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Community Conversation: On Death, Dying, and Living. Living and dying is all around us and there are whole industries around chasing the meaning of life and avoiding death.  After the Gathering TODAY (9/13), we will share about: the messages we've been told about death, what we think about death now, what wonderings we carry, what we need from one another when grief and death are close. We will foster a welcoming space to reflect, listen, ask questions, and hear the varied experiences and beliefs within the Trinity community.

Closet Clean Out. After the Gathering on September 20th we’ll clean out the Trinity storage closet at COhatch. Stick around and help sort, toss, and assist with cleaning (bring rubber gloves if you’ve got them). It will be so cathartic.  

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 

Civic Action Group. Join us for our next Civic Action Group (CAG) meeting Sunday, September 27, at 11:30 AM, right after the Gathering. We’ll meet in person at COhatch and virtually via Zoom for those joining remotely.  Together, we’ll clarify our vision, explore next steps, and discern how we can best locally realize God’s call for justice and transformation. 

• The midterm election is upon us, with a need to ensure that we are registered to vote (Sept) and prepared to cast our ballots (Oct).

• It is also budget season, and we need to make sure that the city funds life-saving initiatives rather than resource-guzzling data centers.

• We also need to stay on top of our police department as they continue to muddy pathways to transparency, both around mass surveillance and officer violence.

Whether you're new to CAG or have been with us from the start, we invite you to be part of this conversation as we seek to build the Kin(g)dom of God in tangible ways.  Want to stay connected? Sign up for the CAG info list by filling out this info form! Contact joel@indytrinity.org with questions.

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!

September

6/Holiday Weekend Brunch: Midtown/Downtown

13: Fishers

20: Broad Ripple

27: North/Carmel

October

4th: Midtown/Downtown

11th: Fishers

18th: Broad Ripple

25th: North/Carmel

THE BENEDICTION

Leader: May we find the wisdom we need.

ALL: God be with us.

Leader: May we hear the needs of those we meet.

ALL: God be with us.

Leader: May we love the life that we are given.

ALL: God be with us.

Leader: Go in peace.

(Some liturgies adapted from enfleshed.com, the Corrymeela Community, and https://holdfasttowhatisgood.com/liturgy/prayer-of-confession/) 

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)