Weekly Announcements
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HYBRID SUNDAY SERVICES are at 9:30 AM
You can continue to join us through our regular zoom link
1) Click this direct link:
– https://zoom.us/j/8436488110?pwd=MHZDVVV6WjFvT1ZWcCtzaWdnSHFoZz09
(password is embedded.)
***Or***
2) Enter both the Meeting ID and the Password in your zoom app or on the zoom.us website
Meeting ID: 843 648 8110
Password: 62293 (Trenton’s zip code)
To call in with phone audio only, call 1-312-626-6799
and then the meeting ID: 8436488110 followed by the pound sign.
Password, if needed, will be: 62293.
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GREEN BEAN PANTRY DONATIONS:
A red tub is in the Narthex for donations for Trenton’s Green Bean Pantry. If you have any packaged food items you would like to bring on Sunday, please place them in the tub. If you drop them off on Tuesday or Thursday, make sure you mark them Green Bean Pantry. Thank you for thinking of those in our community.
ONLINE DONATIONS:
Go to our website at stjohnucctrenton.org to donate to a variety of funds or set up monthly or weekly donations.
General Fund
Building Fund
Memorial Fund
Snack Pack Program
OCWM
One Great Hour of Sharing
Strengthen the Church
Neighbors in Need
Christmas Fund
If you have any questions or have problems setting up a donation,
please call Bev Adams at 224-9828.
TO GIVE THROUGH VENMO:
you can click here or search for @StJohnUCCTrenton on your Venmo app.
COFFEE HOUR SIGN UP SHEET:
A sign-up sheet is out on the table in the narthex with a listing of Sunday dates for coffee hour hosts. Please sign up if you would like to bring goodies for fellowship after service.
VACATION SCHEDULE:
Pastor Christy will be on vacation Saturday, May 30th through Friday, June 5th. If you have a Pastoral emergency while she is away, please contact Lynn at the church office (618) 224-9828 or Ron Tremmel at (618) 444-4606 and they will contact a UCC Minister.
AUGUST RUMMAGE SALE:
We will have another Rummage Sale on August 13 – 15. Exact hours for the sale will be posted soon. Starting Tuesday June 2, the vestibule will be open every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 AM until 3 PM for dropping off items. No large items until the week of the rummage sale. No TVs or weapons. We need help sorting starting on Tuesday, June 2, and each Tuesday and Thursday after that. We begin sorting at 1 and work until 3 PM. This is a vital part of our budget and it takes many volunteers to pull it off.
BROWN BAG LUNCH PROGRAM:
Thirty lunches were made the first week of Brown Bag Lunches. St. John was the kick off for the summer. John and Pehg Zeller did the honors with John finishing up by being the delivery person. If you would like to contribute to the program, monetary donations can be sent to the office.
SUMMER MOWING:
It’s that time of year again, and we’re looking for volunteers to mow the church yard. We have a push mower in the church garage that is available to use, or feel free to bring your rider along with you. There is a signup sheet in the Narthex if you are available. All help is appreciated!
STRENGTHEN THE CHURCH OFFERING:
On May 31st we will be collecting for the Strengthen the Church Offering. The Strengthen the Church Offering furthers the work of our conferences and the national UCC as we work together to strengthen and renew existing congregations, fund leadership development, and provide exciting new programs for youth and young adults. The offering is divided with 50% staying regionally within your conference and 50% supporting the National Ministries.
PUZZLE EXCHANGE:
Do you love puzzles? Do you have a stack of them at home that you’ve finished and don’t know what to do with? Bring them to church! Pastor Christy has started a collection of gently used puzzles (300 pieces and up) that will be kept in the church narthex. Take a puzzle and/or leave a puzzle. We can spread the fun around!
CHURCH DIRECTORY:
Thank you to all who have purchased a church directory. If you are interested in receiving a copy, please submit a check, cash, or Venmo for $14.00 to the church office indicating that the payment is for the directory.
SONSHINE MINISTRY:
We would like to remind everyone that there will still be cards out in the vestibule during the summer for members and friends who are having birthdays, anniversaries and who we are thinking of as they go through life’s troubles. Please take a moment to sign them and send good wishes!
250 ACTS OF KINDNESS:
The UCC has partnered with the “Values in Action” foundation to encourage everyone in the U.S. to join the “United States of Kindness” movement, and commit to completing 250 acts of kindness, celebrating the 250th birthday of the U.S. Starting on Sunday, May 3rd, St. John UCC will have a glass jar in the Narthex to collect the acts of kindness done by our congregation. There will be red, white, and blue beads next to the jar, and Pastor Christy is encouraging everyone to place one bead into the jar for every act of kindness they do (or receive) between May 3rdand Labor Day. The goal is to fill up the jar with as many beads/acts of kindness as we can. Please join in celebrating our nation’s birthday by making this a Summer of Kindness!
You can click here for an expanded view of the acts of kindness show above.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN:
Sign up for summer camp at DuBois. Go to https://duboiscenter.org/summer-camps/
St. John offers a 50% scholarship for children who are members of the church. Schedules are available in the narthex.
DuBois Center is also in need of a little TLC and are having a Service Saturday May 9th. To RSVP (because they provide lunch!) and to see their “Typical Schedule and What to Bring,” go to https://duboiscenter.org/support-dubois/work-days/.
RAINBOW CAMP:
For the last 10 years, DuBois Canter has hosted an LGBTQIA+ friendly Family Camp at the beginning of August. This event is hosted by the Illinois South Conference and ISC Pride. If you’re interested in learning more, visit https://duboiscenter.org/retreats/rainbow-camp/
We are now accepting students for the next school year! Contact Misty Straeter, Rainbow Preschool Director, via email at rainbowpreschooltrentonil@gmail.com, Rainbow Preschool Facebook page or by calling the office at 618-224-9828.
Click here for our Facebook page to see how our week went.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Guest Pastor: Rev. Michelle Torigian
Music: Craig Frutiger
Coffee Hour: Pehg Zeller
Council Member on Duty: Hank Henderson
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Pastor: Rev. Christy Smith
Music: Craig Frutiger
Coffee Hour: Laurie Henderson
Council Member on Duty: Hank Henderson
Updated schedule for the next week: Pastor Christy will be on vacation from Saturday, May 30th – Friday, June 5th.
Pastor Christy is in the office Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM and is also available for appointments. Contact her at (618-973-3040) or PastorChristy1011@gmail.com.
Lynn Brown will be in the office on Monday – Thursday from 9:00am – 3:30pm. You can contact the office at 618-224-9828 or stjohntrenton@gmail.com.