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ACTIVE SENIORS AND FRIENDS - are members
and friends who are 55 years of age and older. They meet regularly
for Bible study and fellowship. They participate in quarterly
outings for inspiration and recreation, and provide ongoing care
and keeping of other seniors.
ADOPT-A-STUDENT MINISTRY - is focused
on trying to retain college students who have gone away from home
and are studying at universities and colleges out of the city
and state. Importantly, this ministry assures our college students
that they: 1) belong to God, and 2) have a church home that cares
about them.
AFRICA MINISTRY
- promotes, educates and advocates issues concerning Africans
in Africa and the Diaspora. Opportunities shall be provided for
education, travel, fellowship, economic development, missionary
work, financial support, and health education.
ATHLETES FOR CHRIST - welcomes young men
and women to build their physical strengths through participation
in Christian sport activities.
CAN-CER-VIVE -
supports members and friends who are survivors, and/or are presently
overcoming and/or encountering the many faces of cancer. The
ministry plans and conducts seminars/workshops designed to explore
and
inform its members about matters of diet, grooming, spiritual
support, care-giving/receiving and recreational activities.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT - provides information,
training and job fairs to enable unemployed and underemployed
members to compete and upgrade their employability for jobs with
employers seeking "good" employees.
CARIBBEAN CONNECTION
- This ministry is our Afrocentric congregation's
attempt to educate our North American members about the many aspects
of the Caribbean culture. These aspects include the cuisine, the
peoples, the countries, the customs, and the religion of our Lord
as practiced in the various Caribbean places.
CHURCH IN SOCIETY - (CIS) - continually seeks ways and opportunities to educate, inform and empower the congregation and community to understand, identify and to be effective advocates for social justice policies that better our lives and our world.
CHURCH SCHOOL
- meets Saturday mornings and provides Bible instructions
in classes for pre-school through adults.
COMMITTEE FOR CHURCH IN SOCIETY (CIS) - works
to establish Christian principles in the economic, social and
political aspects of our church and community life.
COUNSELING MINISTRY -Masters Degree Holders
in counseling or related professions, enable Church members to
receive private, Christian counseling in matters of individual,
family, group and/or grief crises.
DANCE MINISTRY - includes children,
youth, men and women who are taught the principles of modern
dance, ballet, and interpretive dance. They are also taught
the African
roots of dance in worship and the biblical basis for praising
God with dance!
- Children's Dance - 7-9 years old
- Pre Teen Dance - 10-12 years old
- High School Dance - 13-18 years old
- Adult Dance - Adult Men & Women
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVOCACY/CARE MINISTRY - provides Christian
support, love and comfort to persons involved in emotional and
physically abusive relationships, with husbands/wives, boyfriends/girlfriends
or family members.
DRAMA MINISTRY - nurtures the innate abilities
of expression present in all of our children and youth as they
learn to communicate on the stage to the world.
DRILL TEAM - promotes an understanding
of scripture, encourages academic excellence, heightens cultural
awareness, fosters self-discipline and develops self-esteem.
- Youth Drill Team - 13-18 years old
- Women's Drill Team - adult women
- Men's Drill Team - adult men
DRUG & ALCOHOL RECOVERY
MINISTRY
- meets each week with recovering members, their families
and friends. Members Member's are encouraged to participate
in Christian support groups which acknowledge that only "if
the Son (of God) shall set you free, you shall be free, indeed."
EMMAUS ROAD MINISTRY - provides companions,
prayer partners, helpers and friends for grieving persons, months
after the passing of a loved one. Ongoing contact with the family
is maintained.
FINE ARTS & LITERARY GUILD - informs
the church family about artistic and cultural events focusing
on African and African American heritage.
FOOD SHARE MINISTRY - provides fresh and
canned food baskets on a monthly basis for the Hungry, the Homeless,
and the Less Fortunate.
GIRL SCOUTS - involve young girls 9 -
17 years of age in the experience of scouting within our Afrocentric
Christian environment.
GREETERS MINISTRY - welcome visitors and
members to worship and special services.
HEALING MINISTRY - offers the laying on
of hands to all who request prayer for healing of spirit, soul
or body.
HEALTH ADVISORY MINISTRY [HAB]
- is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of physical
and mental illnesses. HAB strives to inform and educate our members
and community about "cutting edge" health issues.
HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING - supports high
school students to enhance their educational progress.
HIV/AIDS MINISTRY
- offers comfort through support, education, and training
for individuals, families and friends impacted by HIV and AIDS.
Training Required.
HOSPITALITY MINISTRY - hosts family repasts,
in-house ministry receptions and rolls out the "red carpet",
for visitors gathered within our gates.
HOUSING MINISTRY
- sponsors seminars to inform the church and community families
about tax sales, "how to..." avoid foreclosure; purchase
HUD homes; finance mortgages; etc.
INTERNAL SECURITY MINISTRY - provide security
for the pastoral staff, members and V.I.P.'s. Additionally,
the ministry assists ministries with securing funds when necessary
and when offerings are received. Training Required.
INTONJANE -
Swahili for "Coming into Womanhood" is a formal Rites
of Passage program for young women, ages 8-18 years old. The program
involves each participant in inspiring Christian, cultural and
social awareness exercises.
ISUTHU - Swahili for "Coming into Manhood"
is a formal Rites of Passage program for young men, ages 8-18
years old. The program involves each participant in inspiring
Christian, cultural and social awareness exercises.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MINISTRY - Information Technology Ministry (IT Ministry) provides Information and Technology related services to the church community.
KUJICHAGULIA - The 2nd principle of the
Nguzo Saba, meaning "Self-Determination;" provides
resources, networking and hands-on assistance to persons who are
physically, mentally, and/or emotionally challenged.
LEGAL COUNSELING - The Legal Counseling Ministry nurtures the spiritual growth and development of Christian attorneys and other legal professionals, and provides legal assistance to the Trinity community.
MARRIED COUPLES
- provide Christian context and insights for couples who
are committed to building and maintaining Christian homes.
MATH TUTORIAL - involves elementary age
youth in the rigorous discipline needed to increase their understanding
of mathematical concepts.
MEDIA MINISTRY -
provides services related to the audio, visual, print, photography
and telecommunications. Subcommittees included in this ministry
are:
- Audio Recording
- Audio Sound
- Photography
- Publications
- Tape Sales & Duplication
- Video Recording & Lights
MEN'S CELL GROUPS - provides a "safe
place" for our brothers to "be themselves",
sharing their joys and fears, defeats and victories, breaking
down the age-old stereotype that says, "Men can't/don't
pray."
MEN'S FELLOWSHIP - follow the traditional
model of men in the church who are concerned about healthy and
wholesome living with Christ at the center of their pilgrimage.
MILLION FOR THE MASTER
- implements programs and services that promote the spiritual,
economic, social and political viability of the African American
community, focusing on bringing the church into the community
and bringing the community into the church.
MINISTRY SERVICES - the mission of the Ministry
Services Department is to serve the congregation, staff and Pastor
in a responsive manner. To create partnerships between ministries
and staff that fulfills the overall mission of the Pastor, Executive
Minister and Church.
MUSIC MINISTRIES -
God has richly blessed us to have a staff of professionally trained,
Christian musicians who devotedly teach choir members to make
an offering of their voices. Trinity's Music Department
is made up of six choirs:
NEWNESS OF LIFE -encourages new member
candidates to begin their journey by providing informational and
inspirational materials.
PRISON MINISTRY
- visits the prisons every week of the year! To provide
tutorial support and to engage the inmates in rap sessions and
training programs.
PROJECT JEREMIAH - provides Christian
role models and mentors for the boys and girls in elementary schools
each week.
READING TUTORIAL -
provides educational experiences through tutoring in reading
for elementary school students.
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS MINISTRY -
provides interpreting and transliterating service so that hearing
impaired people can become full participants in the shared worship
experience, Bible study and other activities.
SINGLES COMMUNITY MINISTRY
- addresses unique issues facing single Christian adults.
SISTERHOOD
- provides an atmosphere where adult women build trust and
explore ways to renew their strength for facing and resolving
difficulties.
STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL - oversees the New
Member orientation, administers the benevolence budget of the
church, and assists with the financial needs of members who are
enrolled in accredited seminaries.
Tangeni Adult Dance Ministry
Ministry Purpose/Objectives
The purpose of this ministry shall be to praise God in dance. In keeping with the church’s motto of being “Unashamedly Black and Unapologetically Christian,” we recognize that praise and worship in dance is both an expression of our heritage and an acknowledgement of our faith. Tangeni, as led by the spirit, shall provide fellowship and nurturing to its members through devotion during rehearsals, seminars, retreats and other related activities. Tangeni provides an opportunity for its members to enhance and use their spiritual gifts in order that we may minister unto the church universal and the community at large
TAPE VISITATION MINISTRY - enhances the
overall ministry of sick visitation by personally carrying services
of worship (audio cassettes) to members and extended family who
are hospitalized, shut-in at home and/or extended care facilities.
TRINITY COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER
Trinity Computer Learning Center (TCLC) is a faith-based training
facility for Trinity United Church of Christ and the community
at large using computer technology to help cross the digital
divide.
USHER BOARD - are the doorkeepers in the
house of the Lord. Include are:
- Youth - 8-12 years old
- Young Adult - 13-18 years old
- Adult - Men and Women
VILLAGE KEEPERS - ensure that members
are safely escorted to and from their cars and in between the
532, 421 and 400 buildings. They provide a presence of protection
and security.
WOMEN'S GUILD - is the volunteer
corps for the residents of the two Trinity sponsored senior residences.
YOGA MINISTRY -
helps participants maintain physical, mental and spiritual fitness.
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY - nurtures Christians
between the ages of 18 and 35 by addressing issues and concerns
of young African American Christian adults; and provides a bridge
over which teenagers transition into adulthood.
YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN WALK - provides
character development from a Christian perspective. Activities
are supportive of and sensitive to developing cultural and spiritual
awareness.
YOUTH CHURCH MINISTRY PARTNERS - are committed
to teaching children ages 3-10 years of
age about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Through the use of Christian
Education materials, music, prayers, and crafts, your child can
participate in an atmosphere that is designed to teach them all
the elements of worship. 3-year olds must be potty-trained and
not wearing pull-ups. Space is limited to a first-come first-served
basis at the 7:30 am and 11:00 am services. The space is also
limited by the capacity of the classrooms for your child's
particular age group.
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