A lovely friend that I first met when she attended our Trinity Tots group recently told me something that I didn't know: the first time she came to the group as a tired and overwhelmed new mum, she couldn't face coming in the door and walked away!
The next week, she plucked up the courage to try again and was spotted by one of the fabulous volunteers who encouraged her in with a warm welcome, whisked the baby from her arms (we love any opportunity to cuddle a newborn!), and introduced her to other mums. Things snowballed from there as she found support, advice, friendship and a huge sense of belonging, and this lovely mum describes how the tots group has changed her life for the better and she has even found the faith that she had been searching for!
The work of toddler groups is so important, and this week there was a reception in Westminster to launch the national month of prayer for toddler groups. We sent along a sheep to represent Trinity Tots, in a flock with 200 others representing groups across the UK. Groups that offer a warm welcome to everyone, build positive connections and friendships at a time when many parents can feel lonely, isolated and overwhelmed, and offer the opportunity to encounter the love of Jesus and sometimes take the first steps of faith.
During this month of prayer, please join us in praying for our Trinity Tots groups and our monthly Toddler Church, for the amazing team of volunteers and the children and adults that come along. If you'd like to find out more about how you can be involved in this hugely rewarding ministry, please do get in touch.
Grace and Peace
Cerys Hughes, Children and Families' Minister
This Sunday, 7th June, we'll be continuing our current sermon series on Hebrews in our morning services. Our preacher at 9am and 11am will be Alex Aldous, with Ian Budd preaching at CTK. Fi Iddon will be hosting Cafe Church at HTBV after Messy Church (which begins at 9am). Judith Drury will be speaking at the evening service as we continue our journey through 1 Timothy. Trinity Youth will be meeting upstairs in the Trinity Centre.
Confirmation
This great photo from last year's Confirmation service reminds us that we'll be holding one again on Sunday 19th July. If you would be interested in being confirmed, then please do have a chat with one of the team. We would love to talk to you!
Bible Studies on John's Gospel
Coming up on Wednesday evenings, beginning this Wednesday 10th June, is a six week study on the Gospel of John. Entitled 'The Divine King', Keith Moore will lead interactive discussions exploring the historical and theological truths in the Gospel of John. This promises to be an excellent in-depth look at the Gospel. You can sign up using the link below
Sign up for 'The Divine King' studies in John's Gospel
Board Games Evening
Our next Board Game Evening takes place on Friday 12th June at 7pm in the Trinity Centre. Come along and enjoy playing board games with people of all ages. There are plenty of games to share, but you are very welcome to bring your own too… Soft drinks are provided, but you are welcome to bring snacks if you would like!
Sign up for the Board Game Evening
Threads Exhibition
The 9am service are hosting a trip to see the Threads Exhibition at Chester Cathedral on Tuesday 16th June. Everyone is welcome to join them. This is the largest textile project for 600 years, depicting Creation, the Cross and Revelation on 44 panels. You can find out more about it by visiting the Threads Exhibition website itself, and you can sign up for this trip (£25pp to include coach travel and tea / coffee cake in the afternoon) below. We'll be leaving Meole at 9.30am, and returning around 6.30pm (after Choral Evensong).
Find out more about the Threads Exhibition
Sign up for the Chester trip
Women's Brunch
The next Women's Brunch takes place on Saturday 4th July at 9.30am with Louise Magowan speaking. The cost is £7 per person and you can sign up by clicking the link below.
Sign up for the Women's Brunch
Belle Vue Arts Festival
A reminder that our friends at HTBV will be very much involved in this over the next couple of weeks. You can find the full programme of activities on the Belle Vue Arts Festival website, where you might also see a few familiar faces and names!
Find out more about the Belle Vue Arts Festival
Trinity Life
The latest edition of Trinity Life will be available later today on the website, and in all services on Sunday.
Trinity Life