http://theholyapostles.com/2010/02/23/trinity-buffalo-2282010/ What was Jesus Thinking? Sat, 01 May 2010 15:19:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://theholyapostles.com/2010/02/23/trinity-buffalo-2282010/comment-page-1/#comment-97 harper Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:53:18 +0000 http://theholyapostles.com/?p=418#comment-97 ok, I learned something about myself while attending Trinity's service. I'm a traditionalist....yes me! Trinity's service was not traditional by any means but it was beautiful and spiritual. The Rev. Cam Miller was off on a retreat with the vestry, so there was no sermon and no reading of the Gospel. In their place was a story narrated by clergy and written with the Gospel of John as it's focus. How nice it was to hear how the gospel of John, which was written almost 1800 years ago, (my best guess) could be integrated in today's life experiences. It was very well done. However, I do like hearing the Gospel being read out loud, particularly since we study their meaning/purpose in our bible study class. The choir sat behind us in the pews. Fabulous, since this allowed me to sing with all the gusto I could muster and not worry about anyone hearing me sing off tune. They were well trained and their voices blended in so well with ours. Lovely! They offer Sunday school for the little ones and bible study following the service, the focus of which is on the Gospel reading from the service. My first impression was feeling welcomed. On the front doors are two signs, "Welcome" and "Welcome". The hospitality did not end there. Once inside, we were greeted with outstretched hands and warm smiles. There was a coffe hour after with more home made goodies on the table and plenty of coffee to go around for seconds. Everyone was friendly. No feelings of being a stranger. You got the impression that the members of Trinity were quite used to seeing new faces and took all in without batting an eyelash. I was a bit worried from the start because as I looked through the service guide, I couldn't find where the Eucharist came in. I was actually distressed thinking I wasn't going to get communion....hence my traditionalisms kicked in. But, communion was indeed offered and my sanity returned. I really liked this church and it's people. I would definately recommend Trinity to anyone looking for a place to worship with a strong but very friendly community. ok, I learned something about myself while attending Trinity’s service. I’m a traditionalist….yes me! Trinity’s service was not traditional by any means but it was beautiful and spiritual. The Rev. Cam Miller was off on a retreat with the vestry, so there was no sermon and no reading of the Gospel. In their place was a story narrated by clergy and written with the Gospel of John as it’s focus. How nice it was to hear how the gospel of John, which was written almost 1800 years ago, (my best guess) could be integrated in today’s life experiences. It was very well done. However, I do like hearing the Gospel being read out loud, particularly since we study their meaning/purpose in our bible study class. The choir sat behind us in the pews. Fabulous, since this allowed me to sing with all the gusto I could muster and not worry about anyone hearing me sing off tune. They were well trained and their voices blended in so well with ours. Lovely!
They offer Sunday school for the little ones and bible study following the service, the focus of which is on the Gospel reading from the service.
My first impression was feeling welcomed. On the front doors are two signs, “Welcome” and “Welcome”. The hospitality did not end there. Once inside, we were greeted with outstretched hands and warm smiles.
There was a coffe hour after with more home made goodies on the table and plenty of coffee to go around for seconds. Everyone was friendly. No feelings of being a stranger. You got the impression that the members of Trinity were quite used to seeing new faces and took all in without batting an eyelash.
I was a bit worried from the start because as I looked through the service guide, I couldn’t find where the Eucharist came in. I was actually distressed thinking I wasn’t going to get communion….hence my traditionalisms kicked in. But, communion was indeed offered and my sanity returned. I really liked this church and it’s people. I would definately recommend Trinity to anyone looking for a place to worship with a strong but very friendly community.

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