Welcome to Trinity! Consider this website an introduction to who we are, what we believe and ways to connect with our parish family. As you read through its pages, you'll find material about prayer, worship, fellowship and service, all of which are meant to help you explore developing a deeper spiritual life. We are a community of believers and seekers that works hard at being especially sensitive to the newcomer as well as caring for one another. If something here catches your eye, we hope you will take the next step and contact or visit us.
Grace & peace,
David Stout, Rector
| Sunday | 8 AM & 10 AM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 PM |
| Saturdays in June | 5 PM |
| Saturday Beach Mass* | 5 PM |
*July & August at nothern most end of Asbury's boardwalk
One of our great choristers, Cameron, enjoying learning about handbells during a visit from a local bell choir.
Photo by Diane Caruso
Both choirs singing. Assisting bishop Romero preaching
Adult Forum: Believing in the Bestsellers
Sunday, May 18, 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
The last of this season's one-session book studies using books on the NY Times list will be a discussion of "Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith" by Anne Lamott. Findout all the details by clicking here.
Knitting is added to our after-school program for kids!
Monday afternoons from 3-5 PM
Parishioner John Asfour is going to being teaching knitting to our choristers and children from the Hope Charter School. We could use some dontations of yarn adn large knitting needles. Please bring them to the church office asap. Also you knitters, feel called to give helping John a try? If so contact our Assistant Rector, Mother Susan by emailing her at MoMott@TrinityNJ.com
Trinity Parish Spiritual Retreat
at Stella Maris Retreat Center on the Ocean in Long Branch, May 30 - June 1, 2008
This retreat will offer a time for spiritual reflection, meditation, prayer and fellowship. There will be time to walk on the beach, swim in the pool (if they are able to get it open in time), a quiet stroll around the beautiful grounds or a nap if you so choose! Stella Maris is wonderful retreat center with a chapel that looks out upon the ocean. Find out all the details by clicking here.
Saturday Evening Worship in June
5 PM at the Church
Thank you everyone who filled out our online survey sent out via our weekly parish email newsletter. We are taking seriously all the wonderful comments and suggestions. One decision we were able to make now is what time should the Eucharist (Mass) be offered. 5 PM was the choice based on the the highest percentage of votes.
The service will lead into our Beach Mass for the months of July & August held in front of Asbury Tower (northern most part of Asbury's beach). Note that the Beach Mass will be at 5 PM this year.
No decision is made on whether we will then continue the service in September at the church. We'll wait, see and pray for now.
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Rental Space Available at Trinity
School wing available for rent by non-profit organization
Trinty has enjoyed a wonderful partnership with Hope Charter School (HSC) who has rented our school wing space the past 4 years. HSC has found a building which will house all their K-8 grades. This has been a dream of theirs for some time. We celebrate this new chapter in their life, but are sad to see them leave. We will continue our relationship of ways we can work together to better the lives of Asbury's youth. HSC's lease will come to an end on June 30th of this year.
Approximately 8000 square feet is available to rent to a Not-For-Profit entity. Ideally configured for a pre-school, charter school, or day care facility, it includes several classrooms and a full gymnasium/auditorium with stage. Off-street parking spaces are included for the hours of operation. Many options are available and negotiable, including additional space.
Click here for LOWER LEVEL school wing layout.
Click here for UPPER LEVEL school wing layout.
For more information contact Elsa Fuentes at 732-216-6875 or 732-785-5759 or email
Movie Screening: For the Bible Tells Me So
Friday, May 16, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM. All Welcome.
What does the bible say about homosexuality? "For the Bible Tells Me So" offers the experiences of five very normal, very Christian, very American families -- including those of former House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt and Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson -- show how insightful people of faith handle the realization of having a gay child. You'll also hear from Bishop Desmond Tutu, Harvard's Peter Gomes, Orthodox Rabbi Steve Greenberg and Reverend Jimmy Creech in the film, which hopes to offer healing, clarity and understanding to anyone standing at the intersection of Scripture and sexual identity. All are welcome. A free-will offering to help defray the cost of the movie viewing rights will be taken. Find out all the details by clicking here.
Growing Older, A Time to Celebrate Life
A New Small Group to be held at Seabrook in Tinton Falls, Start Date TBA
Carolyn Moorhead, Dwight Taylor and Fr. Tom Conway are going to offer a small group series at Seabrook on alternate Tuesdays. The title of the series is “Growing Older, a time to celebrate life.�? The six individual sessions are: Faith Journey, Never Too Old, The Power of Blessing, Leaving a Legacy, Looking Back and Looking Ahead.
Each 90-minute session will start with a brief study of a particular passage from scripture and then we will discuss our own experiences in relation to that passage. When studied this way, the Bible comes to life and speaks directly to how we live now.
If you would like to join us in this adventure, please leave a message for Father Tom Conway with the parish office or at SmallGroups@TrinityNJ.com. You do not have to be a resident of Seabrook to participate. Meeting time will be early afternoons.
For more information or to sign up, please email: SmallGroups@TrinityNJ.com
Mission Trip to Mexico
July 28 - August 1.
Trinity mission trip to visit colonial Guanajuato, silver mining capitol of old Spain, nestled in the Sierra Madre Mountains in the center of Mexico. 3 of our days will be spent doing community service for the Good Shepherd Orphanage and Battered Women’s Shelter. We will also schedule plenty of free time to visit galleries, museums, including Diego Rivera’s birthplace, artists’ homes, attend concerts. Accomodations are at the Las Embajadoras Motel, where rooms surround a courtyard full of singing canaries and brilliant bougainvillea blossoms. Your guide, Dana Catherine, is a long time resident of Guanajuato, and friend of Trinity. Trip dates: July 28 - August 1. STILL TIME TO SIGN UP! Find out all the details by clicking here.
Trinity Cookbook is Coming!
Deadline for Submitting Recipes is May 15
Trinity has some unbelievable talent in cooking and baking. We would love to have you share some of your favorite recipes with the rest of us and what better way to do that than in a Parish Cookbook? Everyone who submits recipes is sure to have at least one included but submit several and identify your favorite. Find out all the details by clicking here. Or, if you are ready to submit a recipe do it right now online by clicking here.
Everyday Spirituality…without stressing out!
Meets every other Sunday, 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM, April-JUne
On the 2nd and 4th Sundays of April, May and June, you are invited to join Corey and Susan Folta for a reflection and discussion on the Scriptures read in the service. Bring along your bulletin, and we will enjoy refreshments and time together. We will meet in the Undercroft and everyone who would like to come is welcome to join us. We will meet from 11:30 until 12:15. For more information, please email: safolta@gmail.com
Jazz Concert
Sunday, May 18, 4 PM
The Mary Jo Read Recital series presents Joe Verruzio, Jazz Guitar and Bob Miller, Jazz Saxophone in a concert tribute to Chet Baker.
Evensong
Sunday, May 18, 4:30 PM
Our new diocesan assisting bishop, Sylvestre D. Romero will be our guest preacher. The choirs will be singing Stanford’s Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in G Major, which will feature as soloists Joyce Chang, our soprano section leader and Rob Dudley, who has been assisting us this season as our bass section leader. Findout all the details by clicking here.
How do I become more Spiritual?
Wednesdays in April & May, 7:10 – 8 PM
Most people find spirituality a wonderful concept, but they suspect that it is difficult to practice spirituality in the midst of ordinary daily concerns. Using the book, Heart Whispers by Elizabeth Canham this study offers the wisdom of a spirituality that is grounded in the classic practices of Benedict. Sign up at the back of the church or by contacting Deacon Gail at DeaconGail@TrinityNJ.com. Findout all the details by clicking here.
Trinity Choristers in Asbury Park Press
Saturday, January 19, 11:30 AM
See article with pictures by clicking here.
Would you be willing to give towards providing piano lessons for the chorister program? If so,
Click here.
It will take you to the Support Trinity page. In the left-hand column click the "Make a one time gift."
Bi-Monthly Prayer Group
The 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month, 7 PM in the Chapel
The Trinity Prayer Group meets to pray corporately twice a month for our church and it's people and ministries after the Wednesday night mass. Everyone is encouraged and welcome - the spirit will lead and we will grow in prayer together. For information call Joanie McCoy (732-780-3111) or Dawn Majorie (732-295-0653) or send an email to: PrayerGroup@TrinityNJ.com
We are asking folks to make a commitment for a month at a time. There is a covenant to be signed and a simple structure that allows people the opportunity to make this a part of their personal prayer life for a reasonable block of time. One is welcome to take as many months as they feel they are able. You can look at copy of the covenant ahead of time via our parish website on the Prayer Group Page.
Click here for Trinity Prayer Group Covenant in PDF format.
Click here for Trinity Prayer Group Format and Roles in PDF format.
New Online Pledge Card Available
Clink the link below
We ask all those who believe in what God is doing in and through Trinity to fill out a card to pledge your support. Click here to fill out a pledge card on line. It's easy.
Pledge Update (as of 4/26/08): 137 pledge cards have been received (which includes 32 new ones!), with a total of $245,940 pledged to support the ministry of Trinity for 2008. Pledge goal to balance the budget: $255,000. If you haven't pledged yet, please join in what God is doing in this place. Whatever you pledge, whatever the size matters, because you matter. Together, we'll keep our doors open wide and a warm welcome waiting in 2008!