On March 11 and 12, 2006, we had an amazing 50th Anniversary celebration here at Trinity -- and an exciting look at how our dramatic history will parlay us into an exciting future. 

Saturday, March 11 there were activities in the afternoon and a time for fellowship with friends old and new, and a joint choir rehearsal. We had an Evensong service in the Sanctuary at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30, and a Time of Celebration in The New Room at 7:30 with a multimedia celebration of Trinity. 

Sunday March 12 there was a service in the Sanctuary and Cappuccino & Christ in The New Room. Current and former members of the Sanctuary Choir and Trinity singers participated in an Anniversary Choir for the traditional service. 

Cappuccino & Christ celebrated their Tenth Anniversary as well as Trinity’s 50th Anniversary. Members of the bands who have been involved in the services currently, or in the past, were invited to be a part of the C&C service on Sunday morning.

Our guest preachers were Larry Dill for Sunday morning C&C worship with members of the bands and Willis Vickery for Sunday morning traditional worship with current and former members of the Sanctuary Choir and Trinity Singers, under the direction of Vic Thompson, leading the music.

Here is the schedule of events that celebrated Trinity's 50th Anniversary:

Saturday, March 11 
4:00 p.m. 
Class and Group Reunions and Children’s Activities Begin 

4:30 p.m. 
Celebration Choir practice - Choir Room 

5:30 p.m. 
Evensong in Sanctuary, with Reverend Mac Buttram, an evening worship service for adults and children 

6:30 p.m. 
Supper Catered by Gibson’s Bar-B-Que 

7:30 p.m. 
Celebration Time in The New Room, Multimedia & More

Sunday, March 12 
9:45 a.m. 
Sunday School

9:45 a.m. 
Worship The New Room with former pastor, Reverend Dr. Larry Dill 

11:00 a.m. 
Sunday School 

11:00 a.m. 
Worship Sanctuary with former pastor Reverend Dr. Willis Vickery

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 
Anniversary Luncheon Gym and Wesley Hall

We Are Called, Trinity’s 50th Anniversary History Book 

The sharing of faith stories is a tradition begun back in Bible times, and We are Called continues that tradition. The stories contained within it provide in-depth coverage of Trinity’s history: easy-to-read chronological chapters, analysis, and personal reflections. The book is enhanced by hundreds of photos, interesting graphics in an appendix, and a unique 50-year timeline of events. Plus, a fully-loaded photo CD is included with every copy! This limited-edition hardback may be purchased via cash, check, or credit card in the Trinity Book Shoppe. With each book costing only $20 and including a CD with 999 Trinity photos, it's a memorabilia bargain! Be sure to take this opportunity to obtain this unique celebration of Trinity’s Golden Anniversary!

TRINITY TALKS…and has quite a lot to say! 

We Are Called, Trinity’s 50^th anniversary history book, provides comprehensive coverage of Trinity’s first half-century, including:

• detailed stories
• analysis of the issues and personalities
• personal reflections from members young and old
• the ‘why’ – the meaning beneath the surface
• 265 photographs
• architectural drawings and newspaper ads in the appendix
• a unique graphic timeline
• a CD with hundreds of photos enclosed in each copy! 

Why should you be interested?  Its benefits are myriad:

• upbeat and fun
• “limited edition” (order early!)
• makes a thoughtful gift for Trinity friends or family members
• celebrates the excitement of Trinity’s anniversary weekend
• shows Trinity as an impressive, progressive church with all its firsts – such as contemporary worship, Alzheimer’s daycare, and the founding of Interfaith Mission Service
• understanding our rich history can instruct our future.