Trinity North Shore

Ordinary Time - God Loves You
Join us for Mother Wendy Dixon's sermon:
God Loves You, Hesed Pt. 7
God's Love, The Inheritance of Peace

The times we live in are not easy, they are chaotic, it can be a challenge to not be overwhelmed by anger or grief or unrest.

Yet, within our life, God's "hesed" love is the center, it is the place of courage and confidence, it's a place to stand in the chaos and confusion...

Join us as Tim continues our summer series on God's Love:
God Loves You - Hesed

Sometimes we have been told in our lives various sayings
"God loves you, but…"
"God loves you, and…"
"God loves you, therefore…"

But what if it's simpler, more profound, more powerful, more transforming, and more beautiful than that.

God Loves You

What does this mean for you and me? It means EVERYTHING.
God's love, God's faithfulness, God's mercy, God's grace, God's kindness, and God's loyalty.

God's intense love for us cannot be overtaken even by a whole nation of people. God is always working in and throughout history, and there is nothing nor anyone who can stop the work of His love for each one of us.
God is everywhere, in ALL things, holding EVERYTHING together, and yet God is also immediately close to each one of us.

Psalm 37 foreshadows Jesus and reminds us that a future of peace is coming for those who seek peace. Their inheritance will endure forever, thanks to God's boundless, redeeming, hesed love.

We continue our look at God's "hesed" love as we look at the reading from Psalm 37.

Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens,
     your faithfulness to the skies.
 Your righteousness is like the highest mountains,
     your justice like the great deep.
     You, Lord, preserve both people and animals.
 How priceless is your unfailing love, O God!
     People take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
 They feast on the abundance of your house;
     you give them drink from your river of delights.
 For with you is the fountain of life;
     in your light we see light.
 Continue your love to those who know you,
     your righteousness to the upright in heart.

Trinity-Summer by the Sea!
This June through August join us on Boston's North Shore in Magnolia, Gloucester; just north of Manchester by the Sea.

We will meet at 9 am in the Union Congregational Church chapel by the sea.
3 Norman Ave, Gloucester, MA

It's a beautiful chapel, just the right size, in a lovely location by the sea, as well as an outdoor playground for our young families and for those young at heart. Check out all the information on our Events page:
https://www.trinitynorthshore.org/events

Follow the purple signs for Trinity North Shore along the main road. Park anywhere along the Magnolia neighborhood streets.

Or join our Sunday Morning services online at https://www.trinitynorthshore.org/services

Connect with us at https://www.trinitynorthshore.org, 
follow us on our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/trinitynorthshore, 
on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/trinitynorthshore

May the Peace of God be with you today.

Ordinary Time - God Loves You
Join us for Cn Tim Clayton's sermon:
God Loves You, Hesed Pt. 6
God's Love, The Place of Courage in the Chaos

The times we live in are not easy, they are chaotic, it can be a challenge to not be overwhelmed by anger or grief or unrest.

Yet, within our life, God's "hesed" love is the center, it is the place of courage and confidence, it's a place to stand in the chaos and confusion...

Join us as Tim continues our summer series on God's Love:
God Loves You - Hesed

Sometimes we have been told in our lives various sayings
"God loves you, but…"
"God loves you, and…"
"God loves you, therefore…"

But what if it's simpler, more profound, more powerful, more transforming, and more beautiful than that.

God Loves You

What does this mean for you and me? It means EVERYTHING.
God's love, God's faithfulness, God's mercy, God's grace, God's kindness, and God's loyalty.

God's intense love for us cannot be overtaken even by a whole nation of people. God is always working in and throughout history, and there is nothing nor anyone who can stop the work of His love for each one of us.
God is everywhere, in ALL things, holding EVERYTHING together, and yet God is also immediately close to each one of us.

We continue our look at God's "hesed" love as we look at the reading from Psalm 6.

Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger
or discipline me in your wrath.
Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am faint;
heal me, Lord, for my bones are in agony.

My soul is in deep anguish.
How long, Lord, how long?
Turn, Lord, and deliver me;
save me because of your unfailing love.

Among the dead no one proclaims your name.
Who praises you from the grave?
I am worn out from my groaning.
All night long I flood my bed with weeping
and drench my couch with tears.

My eyes grow weak with sorrow;
they fail because of all my foes.
Away from me, all you who do evil,
for the Lord has heard my weeping.

The Lord has heard my cry for mercy;
the Lord accepts my prayer.
All my enemies will be overwhelmed with shame and anguish;
they will turn back and suddenly be put to shame.

Trinity-Summer by the Sea!
This June through August join us on Boston's North Shore in Magnolia, Gloucester; just north of Manchester by the Sea.

We will meet at 9 am in the Union Congregational Church chapel by the sea.
3 Norman Ave, Gloucester, MA

It's a beautiful chapel, just the right size, in a lovely location by the sea, as well as an outdoor playground for our young families and for those young at heart. Check out all the information on our Events page:
https://www.trinitynorthshore.org/events

Follow the purple signs for Trinity North Shore along the main road. Park anywhere along the Magnolia neighborhood streets.

Or join our Sunday Morning services online at https://www.trinitynorthshore.org/services

Connect with us at https://www.trinitynorthshore.org, 
follow us on our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/trinitynorthshore, 
on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/trinitynorthshore

May the Peace of God be with you today.

Ordinary Time - God Loves You
Join us for Mother Jen Keifer's sermon:
God Loves You, Hesed Pt. 5
Wrapped in Love and Welcomed Home

Join us as Jen continues our summer series on God's Love:
God Loves You - Hesed

Sometimes we have been told in our lives various sayings
"God loves you, but…"
"God loves you, and…"
"God loves you, therefore…"

But what if it's simpler, more profound, more powerful, more transforming, and more beautiful than that.

God Loves You

What does this mean for you and me? It means EVERYTHING.
God's love, God's faithfulness, God's mercy, God's grace, God's kindness, and God's loyalty.

God's intense love for us cannot be overtaken even by a whole nation of people. God is always working in and throughout history, and there is nothing nor anyone who can stop the work of His love for each one of us.
God is everywhere, in ALL things, holding EVERYTHING together, and yet God is also immediately close to each one of us.

We continue our look at God's "hesed" love as we look at the reading from Psalm 32.

You are a hiding place for me;
     you preserve me from trouble;
     you surround me with glad cries of deliverance.
Selah

Trinity-Summer by the Sea!
This June through August join us on Boston's North Shore in Magnolia, Gloucester; just north of Manchester by the Sea.

We will meet at 9 am in the Union Congregational Church chapel by the sea.
3 Norman Ave, Gloucester, MA

It's a beautiful chapel, just the right size, in a lovely location by the sea, as well as an outdoor playground for our young families and for those young at heart. Check out all the information on our Events page:
https://www.trinitynorthshore.org/events

Follow the purple signs for Trinity North Shore along the main road. Park anywhere along the Magnolia neighborhood streets.

Or join our Sunday Morning services online at https://www.trinitynorthshore.org/services

Connect with us at https://www.trinitynorthshore.org, 
follow us on our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/trinitynorthshore, 
on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/trinitynorthshore

May the Peace of God be with you today.

Ordinary Time - God Loves You
Join us for Trevor Jones' sermon:
God Loves You, Hesed Pt. 4
Pursued by Love

Join us as Trevor continues our summer series on God's Love: 
God Loves You - Hesed

Sometimes we have been told in our lives various sayings
"God loves you, but…"
"God loves you, and…"
"God loves you, therefore…"

But what if it's simpler, more profound, more powerful, more transforming, and more beautiful than that.

God Loves You

What does this mean for you and me? It means EVERYTHING.
God's love, God's faithfulness, God's mercy, God's grace, God's kindness, and God's loyalty.

God's intense love for us cannot be overtaken even by a whole nation of people. God is always working in and throughout history, and there is nothing nor anyone who can stop the work of His love for each one of us.
God is everywhere, in ALL things, holding EVERYTHING together, and yet God is also immediately close to each one of us.

We continue our look at God's "hesed" love as we look at the reading from Psalm 33.

Trinity-Summer by the Sea!
This June through August join us on Boston's North Shore in Magnolia, Gloucester; just north of Manchester by the Sea.

We will meet at 9 am in the Union Congregational Church chapel by the sea.
3 Norman Ave, Gloucester, MA

It's a beautiful chapel, just the right size, in a lovely location by the sea, as well as an outdoor playground for our young families and for those young at heart. Check out all the information on our Events page:
https://www.trinitynorthshore.org/events

Follow the purple signs for Trinity North Shore along the main road. Park anywhere along the Magnolia neighborhood streets.

Or join our Sunday Morning services online at https://www.trinitynorthshore.org/services

Connect with us at https://www.trinitynorthshore.org, 
follow us on our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/trinitynorthshore, 
on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/trinitynorthshore

May the Peace of God be with you today.

Ordinary Time - God Loves You
Join us for Mother Wendy Dixon's sermon:
God Loves You, Hesed Pt. 3
Like Nothing Ever Found in a Book or Heard in a Sermon

Join us as Wendy continues our summer series on God's Love:
God Loves You - Hesed

Sometimes we have been told in our lives various sayings
"God loves you, but…"
"God loves you, and…"
"God loves you, therefore…"

But what if it's simpler, more profound, more powerful, more transforming, and more beautiful than that.

God Loves You

What does this mean for you and me? It means EVERYTHING.
God's love, God's faithfulness, God's mercy, God's grace, God's kindness, and God's loyalty.
Join us as Wendy breaks this down in an encouraging and life changing message for each one of us.

Thomas Merton reminded us, "Surrender your own poverty and acknowledge your nothingness to the Lord. Whether you understand it or not, God loves you, is present in you, lives in you, dwells in you, calls you, saves you and offers you an understanding and compassion which are like nothing you have ever found in a book or heard in a sermon."

We continue our look at God's "hesed" love as we look at the reading from Psalm 31.

Trinity-Summer by the Sea!
This June through August join us on Boston's North Shore in Magnolia, Gloucester; just north of Manchester by the Sea.

We will meet at 9 am in the Union Congregational Church chapel by the sea.
3 Norman Ave, Gloucester, MA

It's a beautiful chapel, just the right size, in a lovely location by the sea, as well as an outdoor playground for our young families and for those young at heart. Check out all the information on our Events page:
https://www.trinitynorthshore.org/events

Follow the purple signs for Trinity North Shore along the main road. Park anywhere along the Magnolia neighborhood streets.

Or join our Sunday Morning services online at https://www.trinitynorthshore.org/services

Connect with us at https://www.trinitynorthshore.org, 
follow us on our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/trinitynorthshore, 
on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/trinitynorthshore

May the Peace of God be with you today.

Ordinary Time - God Loves You
Join us for Mother Jen Keifer's sermon:
God Loves You, Hesed Pt. 2
God's Steadfast and Unfailing Love

Join us as Jen continues our summer series on God's Love:
God Loves You - Hesed

Sometimes we have been told in our lives various sayings
"God loves you, but…"
"God loves you, and…"
"God loves you, therefore…"

But what if it's simpler, more profound, more powerful, more transforming, and more beautiful than that.

God Loves You

What does this mean for you and me? It means EVERYTHING.
God's love, God's faithfulness, God's mercy, God's grace, God's kindness, and God's loyalty.
Join us as Jen breaks this down in an encouraging and life changing message for each one of us.

From our Reading today, Psalm 13:
How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?
How long will you hide your face from me?
How long must I bear pain in my soul,
and have sorrow in my heart all day long?
How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?
Consider and answer me, O Lord my God!
Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep the sleep of death,
and my enemy will say, “I have prevailed”;
my foes will rejoice because I am shaken.
But I trusted in your steadfast love;
my heart shall rejoice in your salvation.
I will sing to the Lord,
because he has dealt bountifully with me.

Trinity-Summer by the Sea!
This June through August join us on Boston's North Shore in Magnolia, Gloucester; just north of Manchester by the Sea.

We will meet at 9 am in the Union Congregational Church chapel by the sea.
3 Norman Ave, Gloucester, MA

It's a beautiful chapel, just the right size, in a lovely location by the sea, as well as an outdoor playground for our young families and for those young at heart. Check out all the information on our Events page:
https://www.trinitynorthshore.org/events

Follow the purple signs for Trinity North Shore along the main road. Park anywhere along the Magnolia neighborhood streets.

Or join our Sunday Morning services online at https://www.trinitynorthshore.org/services

Connect with us at https://www.trinitynorthshore.org, 
follow us on our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/trinitynorthshore, 
on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/trinitynorthshore

May the Peace of God be with you today.

Ordinary Time - God Loves You
Join us for Cn Tim Clayton's sermon:
Hesed: God's love, faithfulness, mercy, grace, kindness, and loyalty

Join us as Tim starts off our summer series on God's Love:
God Loves You - Hesed

Sometimes we have been told in our lives various sayings
"God loves you, but…"
"God loves you, and…"
"God loves you, therefore…"

But what if it's simpler, more profound, more powerful, more transforming, and more beautiful than that.

God Loves You

What does this mean for you and me? It means EVERYTHING.
God's love, God's faithfulness, God's mercy, God's grace, God's kindness, and God's loyalty.
Join us as Tim breaks this down in an encouraging and life changing message for each one of us.

From our Reading today, Psalm 5:
Listen to my words, Lord,
     consider my lament.
Hear my cry for help,
     my King and my God,
     for to you I pray.
In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice;
     in the morning I lay my requests before you
     and wait expectantly.
For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness;
     with you, evil people are not welcome.
The arrogant cannot stand
     in your presence.
You hate all who do wrong;
     you destroy those who tell lies.
The bloodthirsty and deceitful
     you, Lord, detest.
But I, by your great love,
     can come into your house;
 in reverence I bow down
     toward your holy temple.
Lead me, Lord, in your righteousness
     because of my enemies—
     make your way straight before me.
Not a word from their mouth can be trusted;
     their heart is filled with malice.
Their throat is an open grave;
     with their tongues they tell lies.
Declare them guilty, O God!
     Let their intrigues be their downfall.
Banish them for their many sins,
     for they have rebelled against you.
But let all who take refuge in you be glad;
     let them ever sing for joy.
Spread your protection over them,
     that those who love your name may rejoice in you.
Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous;
     you surround them with your favor as with a shield.

Trinity-Summer by the Sea!
This June through August join us on Boston's North Shore in Magnolia, Gloucester; just north of Manchester by the Sea.

We will meet at 9 am in the Union Congregational Church chapel by the sea.
3 Norman Ave, Gloucester, MA

It's a beautiful chapel, just the right size, in a lovely location by the sea, as well as an outdoor playground for our young families and for those young at heart. Check out all the information on our Events page:
https://www.trinitynorthshore.org/events

Follow the purple signs for Trinity North Shore along the main road. Park anywhere along the Magnolia neighborhood streets.

Or join our Sunday Morning services online at https://www.trinitynorthshore.org/services

Connect with us at https://www.trinitynorthshore.org, 
follow us on our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/trinitynorthshore, 
on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/trinitynorthshore

May the Peace of God be with you today.

Trinity Sunday
Join us for Cn Tim Clayton's sermon:
The Holy Trinity - The Triune Nature of God

We tend to think of "trinity" as a concept or explanation.
Maybe that's understandable in a way.
The early followers of Christ came to experience it in this way.

Maybe we can say that "trinity" was an observation of the early church patriarchs and matriarchs, but that isn't "explanation".

Sometimes it helps to understand where the church put Trinity Sunday on the church calendar.
Easter, Ascension, Pentecost, and Trinity Sunday.

How does understanding the Triune nature of God help us to walk in our authentic and true selves?

Join us as Tim guides us down an interesting look at the Triune nature of God.

From the gospel reading in John 16:
But now I am going to him who sent me; yet none of you asks me, ‘Where are you going?’ But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your hearts. Nevertheless I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. And when he comes, he will prove the world wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment: about sin, because they do not believe in me; about righteousness, because I am going to the Father and you will see me no longer; about judgment, because the ruler of this world has been condemned.

“I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own, but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. He will glorify me, because he will take what is mine and declare it to you. All that the Father has is mine. For this reason I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you.

Trinity-Summer by the Sea!
This June through August join us on Boston's North Shore in Magnolia, Gloucester; just north of Manchester by the Sea.

We will meet at 9 am in the Union Congregational Church chapel by the sea.
3 Norman Ave, Gloucester, MA

It's a beautiful chapel, just the right size, in a lovely location by the sea, as well as an outdoor playground for our young families and for those young at heart. Check out all the information on our Events page:
https://www.trinitynorthshore.org/events

Follow the purple signs for Trinity North Shore along the main road. Park anywhere along the Magnolia neighborhood streets.

Or join our Sunday Morning services online at https://www.trinitynorthshore.org/services

Connect with us at https://www.trinitynorthshore.org, 
follow us on our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/trinitynorthshore, 
on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/trinitynorthshore

May the Peace of God be with you today.

Pentecost Sunday
Join us for Cn Tim Clayton's sermon:
With a Breath, Humanity is Reset | Pentecost Sunday

In this fascinating sermon, Tim reminds us of the story God in the scriptures.
From the beginning of creation through to Pentecost. Colossians tells us that all of creation was made by Him (Jesus) and through Him (Jesus Christ). And in the gospel of John, as Jesus sends his disciples out with peace, he breathes on them saying, "receive the Holy spirit"
 
The Holy Spirit of God comes to heal and fulfill you.
Jesus breathes on his disciples and says, "receive the Holy Spirit", the same way that in creation, God breathed life into Adam and Eve.

A beautiful reminder that being filled with God's spirit fills us and changes us into our always intended and beautiful selves.

From our reading today from Paul's letter to the church in Rome (chapter 8)

But you are not in flesh, but rather in spirit, since God’s Spirit dwells in you. But if one does not have the Spirit of the Anointed, this one is not his. But, if the Anointed is in you, the body is dead on account of sin, and yet the spirit is life on account of uprightness. But if the Spirit of the one who has raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised the Anointed One Jesus from the dead will also make your mortal bodies live through the indwelling of his Spirit in you. 

So then, brothers, we are indebted not to the flesh, to live according to flesh. For if you live according to the flesh, you are about to die; but, if you put the deeds of the body to death by spirit, you will live. For as many as are led by God’s Spirit, these are God’s children. For you did not receive again a spirit of slavery to fear, but rather received a spirit of adoption in which we cry, “Abba, Father!” 

The Spirit itself testifies along with our spirit that we are God’s children. Not only this, but even we ourselves, having the firstfruits of the spirit, groan within ourselves as well, anxiously awaiting adoption, emancipation of our body. For in hope we have been saved, but a hope seen is not hope; for why hope for what one sees? But, if we hope for what we do not see, we anticipate by perseverance. And likewise the spirit also gives us aid in our infirmity; for we do not know what we ought to pray for, but the spirit itself makes intercession with unutterable groans, And he who searches out the heart knows what the spirit’s mind is, for in accord with God it makes intercession on behalf of the holy ones.

Trinity-Summer by the Sea!
This June through August join us on Boston's North Shore in Magnolia, Gloucester; just north of Manchester by the Sea.

We will meet at 9 am in the Union Congregational Church chapel by the sea.
3 Norman Ave, Gloucester, MA

It's a beautiful chapel, just the right size, in a lovely location by the sea, as well as an outdoor playground for our young families and for those young at heart. Check out all the information on our Events page:
https://www.trinitynorthshore.org/events

Follow the purple signs for Trinity North Shore along the main road. Park anywhere along the Magnolia neighborhood streets.

Or join our Sunday Morning services online at https://www.trinitynorthshore.org/services

Connect with us at https://www.trinitynorthshore.org, 
follow us on our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/trinitynorthshore, 
on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/trinitynorthshore

May the Peace of God be with you today.

Ascension Day
Join us for Cn Tim Clayton's sermon:
The Promise, Ascension Day

Ascension Day
What is it?
How do we think about this moment in the story of Jesus?

What did the early Christians understand about the Ascension of Jesus?

What is it that Jesus is promising?

Join us for this unique and fascinating sermon as we look at the work of Jesus, and his invitation into walking together with God.

From our Gospel reading in Luke 24:
Then he said to them, ‘These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you—that everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms must be fulfilled.’ Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, and he said to them, ‘Thus it is written, that the Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. And see, I am sending upon you what my Father promised; so stay here in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.’Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and, lifting up his hands, he blessed them. While he was blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven. And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy; and they were continually in the temple blessing God.

Trinity-Summer by the Sea!
This June through August join us on Boston's North Shore in Magnolia, Gloucester; just north of Manchester by the Sea.

We will meet at 9 am in the Union Congregational Church chapel by the sea.
3 Norman Ave, Gloucester, MA

It's a beautiful chapel, just the right size, in a lovely location by the sea, as well as an outdoor playground for our young families and for those young at heart. Check out all the information on our Events page:
https://www.trinitynorthshore.org/events

Follow the purple signs for Trinity North Shore along the main road. Park anywhere along the Magnolia neighborhood streets.

Or join our Sunday Morning services online at https://www.trinitynorthshore.org/services

Connect with us at https://www.trinitynorthshore.org, 
follow us on our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/trinitynorthshore, 
on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/trinitynorthshore

May the Peace of God be with you today.