August 23, 2026

LITURGY OF GATHERING

Leader: How precious, how fragile, how short is life!

ALL: Our lives are but a breath.

Leader: The Divine brings us into being,

ALL: weaves our lives together,

and ushers us into eternal peace.

Leader: Blessed are the Sacred rhythms of life

and holy are these tasks:

ALL: to be alive,

to pay attention,

to honor the fleeting with awe and care.

Leader: Today, we commit to our shared mission as, 

ALL: Trinity is fostering a haven of belonging where wanderers and wonderers 

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

COMMUNAL SINGING

Invitation Fountain

All who are weak all who are weary
Come to the rock come to the fountain
All who have sailed on the rivers of heartache
Come to the sea come on be set free

All who are weak all who are weary
Come to the rock come to the fountain
All who have climbed on the mountains of heartache
Reach to the stars come on give Your life

All who are weak all who are weary
All who are tired all who are thirsty
All who have failed all who have broken
Come to the rock come to the fountain

If You lead me Lord I will follow
Where You lead me Lord I will go
Come and heal me Lord I will follow
Where You lead me Lord I will go
I will go I will go

Reckless Love 

Before I spoke a word, You were singing over me
You have been so, so good to me
Before I took a breath, You breathed Your life in me
You have been so, so kind to me

Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God
Oh, it chases me down, fights 'til I'm found, leaves the ninety-nine
I couldn't earn it, and I don't deserve it, still, You give Yourself away
Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God, yeah

When I was Your foe, still Your love fought for me
You have been so, so good to me
When I felt no worth, You paid it all for me
You have been so, so kind to me

There's no shadow You won't light up
Mountain You won't climb up
Coming after me
There's no wall You won't kick down
Lie You won't tear down
Coming after me

COMMUNITY CONFESSION AND PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE

Leader: We walk in love - in faithfulness with Jesus, pursuing whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable [Phil 4.8]. And we confess, 

Leader: Merciful Creator, the divisions in our own hearts, in relationships, in the community, and around the world. We are particularly burdened by the devastation of flooding throughout our state and in our community. We humbly offer prayers for those who have lost loved ones and homes,

ALL: we pray for your comfort, peace, and provision.

Leader: For all those who organize in our community to fight for justice, 

ALL: we pray for your stamina and respite. 

Leader: In the midst of elections across our country, for the confused, the misled, and the disoriented, 

ALL: we pray for your wisdom and guidance.

Leader: Creator Sets Free, guide our thoughts and actions, giving us courage and capacity,

ALL: to respond to the needs of our siblings on the toughest of days. 

Leader: And when we are tempted to stray from You, renew and inspire us, 

ALL: for we know your good road brings division, but also deep transformation.

Leader: Spirit of God, when paths of transformation lead us into periods of learning and unlearning, 

realities winding and unruly, may your presence be our steady companion.

ALL: If we feel afraid of the unfamiliar or unknown – 

a stranger to where you are leading, remind us we do not go alone.

Leader: All who seek your Wisdom are wandering.

ALL: When we forget, remind us this is part of Love’s work.

Leader: Help us to be patient with our journey, letting Love set the pace.

ALL: If we feel ashamed, confronted by regrets, embarrassed by ignorance, or trapped by snares of guilt…

Leader: may your grace be near, and let courage steady our way.

ALL: To you, we will turn for nourishment along the way. 

Remembering the simple pleasures of being alive.

Of being together.

Of being among the creations of your hand.

There is no stretch of the earth where delight cannot be found.

Leader: All with the desire to further the common good, lead us more deeply into the heart of Love, to wholeness. May we experience the forgiveness Christ offers.

ALL: Lord, hear our prayers. Thanks be to God, we are forgiven! 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.

PRACTICE

People amidst Revolution - Revolutionary Action

Philippians 4.8-23

How have we been empowered - individually and collectively? 

How have we experienced revolution happening to us?

*For discussion prompts visit the series page here.

LORD’S TABLE LITURGY

Leader: We gather around your table, as your Spirit blows where it wills, welcoming all people as your beloved, weaving us together in a story of shalom and hope. You, Gracious One, desire us to be whole.

ALL: Now, as we partake of the bread and the cup, we feast in your righteousness and justice, which stir us toward action and healing. Amen.

*communion elements are gluten free, not allergen free

RESPONSE AND OFFERING OF WORSHIP                                                                                                                                    

The Offering Basket 

Prayer requests may be shared in person or via the connection card online.

The Table

I will feast at the table of the Lord

I will feast at the table of the Lord

I won’t hunger anymore

At His table

Come all you weary; come and find

His yoke is easy; His burden light

He is able; He will restore

At the table of the Lord

There is peace at the table of the Lord

There is peace at the table of the Lord

I won’t worry anymore

At His table

There is healing at the table of the Lord

There is healing at the table of the Lord

I won’t suffer anymore

At His table

I know He has a place for me

Oh, what joy will fill my heart

With the saints around the mercy seat of God

I’m invited to the table of the Lord

I’m invited to the table of the Lord

He says, “Come just as you are”

To His table

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Retreat weekend Friday, August 28th - Sunday Gathering, August 30th. See your emails for more information, potential pivots in location and start time (based on campground conditions), food plan, etc.. Please email a staff member if you have questions.

Flooding Response and Resources. This Indianapolis article and this Hamilton County Article provide a host of resources and ways to respond to recent flooding .   

September 6th Brunch Gathering at COhatch. Bring a dish or two to share as we gather for liturgy and fellowship over the holiday weekend.

Where the Money Went Q2 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 and questions about the investments may be directed to Jay Howard at jay@indytrinity.org. 

Civic Action Group. Join us for our next Civic Action Group (CAG) meeting TODAY Sunday, August 23rd, 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.

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

Additional group information may be coming. Stay tuned.

IYG Food Pantry. IYG keeps a food pantry stocked and available to the folks they serve. As an organization that serves tweens, teens, and young adults you can imagine that the food goes pretty quickly. Over this summer we would like to do an ongoing food drive for the pantry. You can participate in the drive by purchasing through IYG's Amazon wish list here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/34OGLCDWU3BLT/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

 (please note in your purchase that you are with Trinity for their tracking purposes) or you can use that as a guide to purchase items on your regular grocery run and bring them to a gathering and we will get them to IYG. Any questions: ask Britney!

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!

August

2/Brunch: North/Carmel

9: Midtown/Downtown

*16 (tbd/IYG): Fishers

23: Broad Ripple

*30/Retreat: North/Carmel

September

6/Holiday Weekend Brunch: Midtown/Downtown

13: Fishers

20: Broad Ripple

27: North/Carmel

THE BENEDICTION

Leader: Go with heads bowed, in humility toward all you have done and not done to protect every living thing. May you be sewn into the complicated tapestry of the oppressed and oppressor, knowing you are more than one thing. 

ALL: Embodying the love of Jesus, we will march and write and sing and educate and use what power we have to call forth justice. 

Leader: Go, with the Spirit!

(Some liturgies adapted from enfleshed.com; Psalm 78, and Black Liturgies)

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)