March 2024
March Circuit Rider newsletter | March Calendar
Ongoing Events
The Sunday Bible Study led by Joey Olson meets Sundays at 11:20 a.m. We continue with the Gospel of Mark and meet in the Disciple Room. All are welcome. Questions contact Joey at joeywolson@gmail.com.
Women’s Bible Study (in-person)
Mondays, at 9:30 am. They will begin a new book on April 7: Bad Girls of the Bible: And What We Can Learn from Them by Liz Curtis Higgs. We welcome new participants and invite you to come explore and grow with us. For more information call Barb Parse.
Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study (in-person)
Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study. Breakfast is at 8:30 am on Mondays. The Bible Study begins at 9:30, and are studying: A Generous Orthodoxy by Brian McLaren. All men are welcome! Contact Jim Davis for information.
Morning Prayer Group meets Thursdays in the Disciple Room at 9:15 am.
Pastor Desi leads this prayer group which is for anyone who wishes to come. It has a simple structure and lasts 45 minutes.
Clallam Children’s Choir continues on Thursdays at 4:15pm
Help us get the word out by sharing our info with families. Information Sheets are available in the office, or have prospective singers call (360) 808-2475 or write to Joan at jreeveowens@gmail.com. Let us know if you would like to volunteer to help with meals or in rehearsals. Please pray for our invitation to reach families! Thanks!
Upcoming Events:
Meditation Haven with Music During Lent
Each Wednesday during Lent, beginning Ash Wednesday, March 5, our Sanctuary will become a quiet peaceful haven of self-reflection. This is a time for personal meditation, not a structured or led service. It is entirely self-directed, allowing individuals to engage in their own spiritual journey.
A sheet with appropriate Scripture will be available on the table as you enter to guide your reflection. The Meditation Haven will be open from 1:30 to 2:00 pm and we will practice silence, with no talking, during this time.
Gentle, meditative music will be provided by Trinity's organist, Pauline Olsen, with occasional contributions from other musicians.
All Christians and seekers of God are warmly invited to make each Lenten Wednesday a sacred time for spiritual deepening. With reverent music in the background, this is an opportunity to prepare your heart for Our Lord’s Passion and Resurrection.
Lenten Bible Study with Pastor Desi: The Grace of Les Misérables.
Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m., March 5 – April 9.
This Lent ponder the themes of justice, poverty, freedom, and love. Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables is a truly epic story. Whether you’ve read the novel, seen the Broadway musical, heard its soundtrack, or seen the several screen adaptations, you already know the power in the story. Pastor Desi will lead us through this six-week Lenten study with a focus on grace, justice, poverty, revolution, love, and hope. Books $15.Everyone is welcome as we journey through Lent to Holy Week and Easter together with Bible study and reflection.
Noisy Can Offering on Sunday, March 30th
Noisy Can Offerings are taken during the months that have five Sundays, usually on the 5th Sunday. This month The Olympic Peninsula Humane Society will receive these funds. Why is this NCO for animals/pets? They bring great comfort to people and the animals must be well taken care of while they are waiting for their forever homes. OPHS handles about 1500 animals per year. Coins, checks and paper currency also are welcome! Thank you for your support.
Lay Servant Ministries: Discovering and Using Spiritual Gifts
This is a Lay Servant Ministries Course led by Pastor Desi Larson on Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm, April 23 - May 21, 2025, on Zoom. This class is worth 1 CEU and counts toward either Lay Servant or Lay Speaker Certification. It is also a prerequisite for Certified Lay Minister Modules. Completing the BASIC LSM course as a prerequisite is strongly recommended.
Register online https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/ForTheCommonGood
The registration deadline is April 9. Contact Rev. Sheila Miranda, smiranda@pnwumc.org, with questions or if you need assistance.
The TLC Team Needs You!
On the first and third Fridays of the month, a team of men and women get together for light maintenance around the church—both inside and out—jobs big and small. In March that will be the 7th and the 21st.
We meet at 9:30am beginning with prayer at the front of the church; all then go to their various assignments from a list compiled by Karen Eldridge. At the end, everyone sits down to enjoy coffee and delicious treats while socializing. (Pastor Desi will be joining them whenever she can.) Won’t you join the TLC team? If interested, call Karen at 360-504-2650... or just show up! You’ll be welcomed!
March Monthly Coffee Connect: Let's Mingle and Chat!
Friday, March 28, 2-3 pm at Hurricane Coffee, 104 W Washington St .
This monthly meetup is an opportunity to connect with fellow coffee enthusiasts and members of our vibrant TUMC community. Join Randy Grubbs and David Ham this month to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere that encourages meaningful interactions. Let’s sip, chat, and create a stronger sense of community together!
Employment Opportunity
Director of Music
Job Opening - Immediate
Job Opportunity beginning in early 2025. Under the direction of the Pastor and Staff Parish Relations Committee, the Music Director upholds the values and supports the mission statement of Trinity United Methodist Church. In consultation with the Pastor, the Music Director sets the course of the music ministry and works with other music department staff members, volunteer singers and musicians, and the congregation to plan, execute, administer, and evaluate all aspects of the music ministry. The primary purpose of the music ministry of the church is to provide leadership in praising God in worship. The music ministry seeks to fulfill that purpose by encouraging congregational singing, choral, solo and ensemble selections, and the use of various instruments to create opportunities for a variety of kinds of musical expressions. This is a part-time position.
Qualified candidates must have the experience, skill, and training in music direction and performance as well as excellent leadership skills.
Please send cover letter, resume, and 2 references to Trinity United Methodist Church, c/o Tom Tift. PO Box 3697, Sequim, WA 98382 or via email to spr@sequimtumc.org. Please contact Tom directly for a full job description.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer for Tim’s Place Tim’s Place is continuing to grow quickly, and we are looking for more volunteers! If you are interested in learning how to become involved in this amazing program, please contact Rhonda Heyn at email: timsplacesequim@gmail.com or phone 360-461-3734. Volunteer training will be on Monday, October 28.
Information Technology Manager
Is computing your forté? Do you love the challenge of working with software? Trinity has a rewarding position in IT waiting for you!
Sound Board Operator
Be a part of making worship happen! You will be extensively trained to operate the Sanctuary sound equipment before taking control of the dials. Apply today!
Assistant Facility Maintenance Manager
Do you like working with your hands, keeping the maintenance work flowing, but would rather stay out of the spotlight and away from meetings? Facility Maintenance might be your calling!
Tim’s Place Invoice Assistant
Work with Trinity’s computer and software to create participant invoices and enter payments. A rewarding behind-the-scenes position!