November 15, 2026

WELCOME AND LITURGY OF GATHERING

Leader: Reading of Psalm 1243 (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

All Good Gifts (Harvest Hymn) 

We plow the fields and scatter the good seed on the land,

But it is fed and watered by God’s almighty hand.

He sends the snow in winter, the warmth to swell the grain,

The breezes and the sunshine, and soft refreshing rain.

All good gifts around us are sent from heav’n above;

Then thank the Lord, O thank the Lord for all His love

He only is the maker of all things near and far;

He paints the wayside flower, He lights the evening star.

The wind and waves obey Him, by Him the birds are fed;

Much more to us, His children, He gives our daily bread.

We thank You, our Creator, for all things bright and good:

The seedtime and the harvest, our life, our health, our food.

Accept the gifts we offer for all Your love imparts;

Accept what You most welcome: our humble, thankful hearts!

Now Thank We All Our God

Now thank we all our God

with heart and hands and voices,

who wondrous things has done,

in whom his world rejoices;

who from our mothers' arms

has blessed us on our way

with countless gifts of love,

and still is ours today.

O may this bounteous God

through all our life be near us,

with ever joyful hearts

and blessed peace to cheer us,

to keep us in his grace,

and guide us when perplexed,

and free us from all ills

of this world in the next.

All praise and thanks to God

the Father now be given,

the Son and Spirit blest,

who reign in highest heaven

the one eternal God,

whom heaven and earth adore;

for thus it was, is now,

and shall be evermore.

COMMUNITY CONFESSION

Leader: When we seek God’s mercy, we draw close the mystery of faith: love that cannot be undone by our sin. Trusting that God is grace, let us offer to God the truth of our lives, first in silent prayer.

Silent Prayer

Leader: Holy Lord, God of Life, hear our prayer:

ALL: Forgive us when we follow those paths that do not lead to life,

That lead instead to violence, or hate, or fear,

Paths that lead to dread and death.

Forgive us when we forget that you offer us life, 

Life that is abundant and eternal, 

Life that began at the creation of all things.

Forgive us, turn us to the right path, 

and let your love and grace flow over us and the world. 

We pray in Jesus’ name and for his sake. 

Leader: Amen, amen, God of Life extends forgiveness, love, and belonging to us that we might truly live. We are forgiven!

ALL: Thanks be to God!

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 Protected

Psalm 110 (Matt 22:43-44) 

• 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

ALL: We come to this table to remember Jesus, and the path toward wholeness he leads us down. His life reminds us that this path is forged through radical love for all. His death shows us that it does not ignore pain and suffering, but offers solidarity in their midst. His resurrection reminds us that it is a hope-filled path we dance along.

Leader: The Table of the Lord is open for all who seek to experience love, life and hope.

*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.

I Need Thee Every Hour

I Need Thee Every Hour

I need Thee every hour,

most gracious Lord;

no tender voice like Thine

can peace afford.

I need Thee, O I need Thee;

Every hour I need Thee;

O bless me now, my Savior,

I come to Thee.

I need Thee every hour,

in joy or pain;

come quickly and abide,

or life is vain.

I need Thee every hour,

teach me Thy will;

and Thy rich promises

in me fulfill.

I need Thee every hour,

most Holy One;

O make me Thine indeed,

Thou blessed Son.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Community Conversation after the Gathering on Sunday, November 15th/today. Join for conversation regarding the topic of consent. This community conversation will be centered around some helpful resources and the youth will participate.  

Where the Money Went Q3 2026. The financial report for the third quarter of this year has been made available via email and in Church Documents on the website. 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. 

Elder transitions. After serving two terms, Steve Edinger will be rolling off the Leadership Team in November. He will continue to manage accounting and may be reached at finance@indytrinity.org for Trinity finance and accounting matters. Laura Samide will also be rolling off the Leadership Team in December, after serving a term. Please join in extending a big “THANK YOU” to both for serving the Trinity family well over these years! We welcomed June as our first Apprentice Elder! Information on how to reach June was shared via email. 

Thanksgiving Weekend Brunch. As part of our Gathering on November 29th, kicking off the Advent season on Thanksgiving weekend, we’ll incorporate a brunch. Please bring a dish or two to share. 

Advent. The Advent season is nearing! You may access the Advent series page here, along with other resources. Materials for all households are made available in the Gathering. 

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!

November

1st: Midtown/Downtown

8th: Fishers

15th: Broad Ripple

22nd: North/Carmel

29th/Brunch: Midtown/Downtown

December 

6th: Fishers

13th: Broad Ripple

20th: North/Carmel

24th: Leadership Team

27th: No Gathering

THE BENEDICTION

Leader: In days filled with uncertainty, 

we hold fast to the truths that ground us. 

ALL: We keep our hearts set upon all that is just. 

All that is freeing.

All that deepens our connections and commitments to one another.

Leader: If we choose to follow, Love will lead us.

May this be our prayer and our practice, today, this week, and all of our days.

Go in peace!

(Some liturgies adapted from lectionaryliturgies.blogspot.com and https://holdfasttowhatisgood.com/liturgy/prayer-of-confession/ 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. 

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)