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A Service of Lessons & Carols
Dec. 18, 2011 Haley SmithSUNDAY, DECEMBER 18
8:45 & 11:00 AM | Sanctuary
A Service of Lessons and Carols is Trinity’s annual service of music and scripture for the season.
It is presented by the Trinity Orchestra, Sanctuary Choir, Cross & Flame Youth Choir, William A. Gardner Handbell Choir and other Trinity vocal ensembles.
Please join us in worship on this special Sunday.
Also, HOLY COMMUNION is offered each sunday in Advent .
Served in the Sanctuary at 9:45 AM and 12 Noon following the traditional worship services. Open to all.
Vote for our choir!
Dec. 10, 2011 Haley SmithIf You Think Trinity’s Sanctuary Choir Is Wonderful…(and who doesn’t?) Please Vote!
Each year, The Birmingham News, in its “City Scene” supplement on Fridays, conducts a poll of “The Best of Birmingham.” Readers can vote online for their favorite restaurant, tourist attraction, ice cream parlor and the like. Why are we telling you this? Because there is a category that Trinity folks are encouraged to vote on and with good reason – “The Best Church Choir.”
At Trinity, we are blessed with an exceptional, eclectic music ministry that features the Sanctuary Choir, Orchestra and a host of other accomplished ensembles and individuals – all under the great leadership of Scott Robertson.
Show your support for the majestic music our Sanctuary Choir provides us each week by voting for our choir. You can vote by using the paper ballot in the December 2 “City Scene” or you vote online CLICK HERE.
Voting started on December 2, and your vote must be in to The News by 5 pm on December 19. You must vote in at least ten categories for your vote to be counted.
The first round of voting is for our nominations in the various categories.
Let’s vote our choir into the finals and on to VICTORY! The News will announce winners in City Scene on Friday, December 30.
Childrens Choirs & Handbells Christmas Musical
Dec. 4, 2011 Haley SmithBethlehem Night
Sunday, December 4
4:30 - 6:00 PM - Sanctuary
4:30 PM • Choirs ages 3’s, 4’s & 5’s
(Brief Intermission)
5:00 PM • 1st - 5th Grade Choirs & Children’s Handbell Choir
All are invited!
Youth Choir Fund Raiser - Every Piece Counts
Jan. 30, 2011 Haley SmithThe Cross & Flame Youth Choir needs your support. This Sunday and next, please participate in an envelope drive.
Anyone can participate...from children and youth, to senior adults. It’s simple!
• Look for tabels in the narthexes/commons areas.
• Select an envelope with an amount marked on it
($2, $4, $10, $20, etc.)
• Turn in your donation!
Sunday, January 30 & Sunday, February 6
Envelope Drive
Free Show to Support Youth Choir Summer Tour!
Jan. 21, 2011 Haley SmithWhat: “Ken and Dave’s Goodtime Giggle-In”
What is it: The Trinity Players are presenting this as a fund-raiser for the Cross and Flame Youth Choir Summer Tour 2011
But, what is it?: It’s a 1960s show that will be presented by the Trinity Players and members of the Cross and Flame Youth Choir. It’s kinda like the old TV show, “Laugh-In”. There will be lots of quick jokes, lots of bell-bottom jeans, and lots of music from the 1960s.
We will have Trinity’s own versions of Bob Dylan, The Mamas and the Papas, and even Sonny and Cher! It’ll be fun for all ages!
When: January 21st at 7:00 pm
Where: In Wesley Hall
THE SHOW IS FREE (donations will be accepted at the performance and all proceeds go to the Youth Choir Tour), but you can make reservations by calling the church office at 205-879-1737.
Youth Choir members can also give you a “reservation certificate” to make sure you’ll have a seat at this ONE NIGHT ONLY event.
Service in Lessons & Carols
Dec. 19, 2010 Haley SmithSUNDAY, DECEMBER 19
8:45 & 11:00 AM Worship Services
SANCTUARY
A Service of Lessons and Carols is Trinity’s annual service of music and scripture for the season, presented by the Trinity Orchestra, Sanctuary Choir, Cross & Flame Youth Choir, Trinity Singers, William A. Gardner Handbell Choir and other vocal ensembles.
Posted in: News“Selfish Giant” Musical for Children
Nov. 14, 2010 Haley Smith“Selfish Giant” Musical for Children
November 14 - 10 AM
On Sunday morning November 14, the Trinity Orchestra will combine with the Shades Crest Baptist Church Orchestra in a world premiere of Dan Goeller’s musical adaptation of the well known childrens book, “The Selfish Giant.” The concert is designed especially for children, and will begin promptly at 10:00 AM in the Sanctuary. The musical adaptation of “The Selfish Giant” will be narrated by Kyle Bass and illustrations by Chris Beatrice will be projected on the wall.
Families are encouraged to attend together, however, Trinity’s Childrens Sunday School classes will be attending the concert.
Don’t let your child miss this opportunity to see and hear this world premiere which is sure to become as popular and timeless as the Oscar Wilde story itself.
Choir Tour - Homecoming Concert
Jun. 6, 2010 Haley Smith2010 CROSS & FLAME YOUTH CHOIR TOUR
May 29 - June 6
Atlanta • Savannah • Orlando
The Cross & Flame Youth Choir will depart for their annual summer choir tour on May 29. This year they will travel with First Methodist Church of Prattville’s Genesis Singers. They will travel to Georgia and Florida, making stops along the way to sing at various churches. The choirs will also participate in hands-on mission projects.
Homecoming Concert!
On Sunday, June 6, the tour will conclude with a Homecoming Concert at Trinity UMC. This will take place at 4:30 PM in the Sanctuary. All are invited to attend and to welcome Trinity’s youth choir back to Birmingham!
Mother’s Day Concert
May. 9, 2010 Haley SmithJoin Us for a Mother’s Day Concert
Featuring
The Waldorf Wind Symphony of Waldorf College, Iowa
Sunday, May 9 at 4 PM, Sanctuary
The program will be tailored to suit a Mother’s Day celebration. It will feature a wide range of works, including pieces rooted in the
traditions of folk-song, dance and jazz.
“Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ is one of the ensemble’s audience favorites,” said Scott Robertson, Trinity’s Director of Music. “They’ll also play other pieces that should be familiar to many in the audience, including ‘Amazing Grace.’ This will be an enjoyable concert that will appeal to mothers on Mother’s Day.”
The touring group’s 40 musicians will be under the direction of Dr. Brent Dodson, who earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Trumpet Performance at The Julliard School in New York City.
There is no admission charge. Come, and bring your Mother for the afternoon concert.
Posted in: NewsService of Lessons & Carols
Dec. 20, 2009 Haley SmithYou are invited to join us for our annual SERVICE OF LESSONS & CAROLS
Sunday, December 20
8:45 & 11:00 AM Traditional Worship Services
Trinity’s annual service of music and scripture for the season.
Children’s Christmas Concert
Dec. 6, 2009 Haley SmithAll Children’s Choirs will participate in the Trinity Children’s Choir Concert on Sunday, Dec. 6th, at 5:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
The 3, 4, and 5 year old choirs will sing, plus the Trinity Children’s Handbells.
The 1st-5th grade choirs will present the musical “The Unfriendly Beasts.”
Please plan to join us for this holiday event. Questions? Contact Theresa McKibben at or call 879-1737.
Posted in: NewsHanging of the Greens Service
Nov. 29, 2009 Haley SmithHANGING OF THE GREENS
NOVEMBER 29 at 6:00 PM | SANCTUARY
Trinity observes the first Sunday in Advent with a special evening worship service known as Hanging of the Greens. This is the premier musical event of the holiday season and it will feature the Sanctuary Choir, Trinity Orchestra, Seeds of Faith and Organ. The evening’s featured instrumental soloists will be pianist Kathryn Fouse and trumpeter Leonard Candelaria.
There is no charge for the event and the public is invited to attend.
Nursery provided. Valet Parking Available.
Posted in: NewsSock Hop! Benefiting College Ministry
Nov. 12, 2009 Haley SmithFall Follies! November 12 at 7 PM in Wesley Hall
Get out your poodle skirts and grab your leather jackets!
The Trinity Players will be presenting “Click Dark’s Traveling Sock Hop” on November 12 at 7 PM. This will be a fun night for the whole family similar to the
USO Show from last year. We will have an All-Star Rock and Roll Band with the Trinity Players performing all the great songs from the 1950’s,
plus an area for the audience to dance.
Who: The Trinity Players
What: Click Dark’s Traveling Sock Hop
Where: Trinity UMC
When: November 12 at 7:00 PM
Tickets: FREE! Available in the church office, and in the Narthex on Sunday mornings
Donations will be accepted on the night of the event, all proceeds benefitting the College Ministry.
Posted in: NewsChildren’s Choirs Spring Concert
Apr. 26, 2009 Haley SmithTrinity Children’s Choir Spring Concert
Sunday, April 26 at 6:00 PM
Large Sanctuary
All Choirs from three year olds through sixth graders,
plus the Children’s Handbells will perform. Please join us!
Taste of Trinity - April 19
Apr. 19, 2009 Haley SmithTrinity will present its first-ever “Taste of Trinity” on Sunday, April 19, 2009, from noon ‘til 2 P.M. in the gym.
The event will feature scrumptious food of Trinity’s best cooks and delightful, eclectic music. The cooks will offer a wide range of specialties in a smorgasbord of culinary delights. Three acclaimed music ensembles will perform--The Dill Pickers, The United Methodist Brass Quintet, and Alabama’s Dixieland Band. Each music group has connections with Trinity. All who come can hear joyful music while sampling some of the best foods Trinity cooks can offer.
“Taste of Trinity” is a fund-raiser and is open to the public. Proceeds will support the church’s Cross and Flame Youth Choir for its singing and mission tour to Colorado in June. Tickets are available at the church office (879-1737), or at the door on April 19. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 4-12. There is no charge for children ages 3 and under.
“We’re headlining this as a culinary celebration, but the three music groups easily have as much crowd appeal for the event as the delicious food does,” said Janet Cox, event coordinator.