Trinity United Methodist Church

Praise band plays every Sunday at the 10:30 service

Music, Arts and Worship

We belong ot a network of churches that house and care for homeless families

Reaching Out in Mission

Families are housed at the church for one week while transitioning from homelessness to self-reliance

The INN

Reaching Out in Mission

Through a ministry of care and support and partnership with the federal government we minister to those who are escaping violence and seeking asylum 

Lions of Judah

Fun for All

Lions of Judah is our Tongan Young adult group. They meet on a weekly basis for faith and fellowship. They also engage in a variety of service throughout the week. 

Children's Sunday School

Fun for All

On Sunday Morning we offer Sunday School at 10:30. We invite our children to join us in church at 10:15 and stay through our "Young Disciples Time" after words they are invited to go with their Sunday School teachers to Sunday School. 

Preschool – 2nd graders meet in Room 3, and use an interactive curriculum called Godly Play, which invites the child to wonder what it would be like to enter into the sacred story. We believe children have an innate sense of the presence of God. The Godly Play approach helps them to explore their faith through story, to gain religious language and to enhance their spiritual experience though wonder and play. Godly Play is a curriculum of spiritual practice exploring the mystery of God’s presence in our lives. The Godly Play curriculum engages what is most exciting about religious education: God inviting us into—and pursuing us in the midst of—Scripture and spiritual experience. Godly Play practice teaches us to listen for God and to make authentic and creative responses to God’s call in our lives.

Godly Play is a creative, imaginative approach to Christian formation and spiritual guidance.
Godly Play has a Montessori foundation with 40+ years of research and practice.
Godly Play values process, openness, discovery, community and relationships.
Godly Play models the worship life, stories, symbols and rituals of Christian congregations.
Godly Play allows practitioners to make relevant and personal theological meaning.
Godly Play nurtures participants to larger dimensions of belief and faith through wondering and play.

3rd-6th graders meet in Rm 2 and use a curriculum calls HeartShapers to learn the stories of our faith and how those sacred stories form our identity as we live out our faith in the world.  HeartShapers Children’s Curriculum is designed to help your children discover God through scripture. No matter where your child goes or what they do, the lessons they learn Sunday school will be with them for a lifetime. Come along on the journey—shape hearts and change lives.

Adult Faith Formation

Spiritual Life

Faith Formation and Bible Studies take on a variety of form and function at Trinity as we gather to grow in our knowledge and relationship with God, through the small study group format and structure. We invite you to connect with one of the small groups that meet during the week. Feel free to come at any point, you are always welcome.

Prayer on Purpose meets Monday Mornings at 9:30am to pray for the church, our community, and the world. We gather together in prayer to lift up the prayer request from Sunday Morning and to be in community with each other, loving like Jesus and praying for those in need.

Tuesday Morning Journaling meets Tuesday mornings at Starbucks (located at 41st ave and Thunderbird) for a time of community and fellowship as well as spiritual growth and bible study. We gather together to read scripture and then journal our thoughts on what we have read and learned together.

Wednesday Evening Faith Study meets Wednesday nights at 6:30 in Hoyle Lounge for a time of faith exploration and study. We use a variety of DVD curriculum to lead our small group study as we explore our faith and grow in our relationship with God.

Study, Prayer, Share. (SPS) meets Thursday Mornings at 9:30am in the library. The purpose of this small group is to study a book that is designed to help us grow in our faith and discipleship, to then pray for one another, our community and the world, and then share our thoughts on the book we are reading.

Saturday Morning Journaling meets Saturday Mornings at 8:00am at Baker Wee (located at 43rd ave and Thunderbird) for a time of faith and fellowship as we grow spiritually through the study of scripture. We gather together to read scripture, journal our thoughts and share in conversation as we learn and grow as a community of faith.

Women’s Groups in the United Methodist Church our Women’s Groups are known as United Methodist Women or UMW and they meet in circles or small groups. Currently Trinity has three UMW Circles that meet on monthly basis.

Couples Pot-Luck gathers for a time of fellowship and a meal on the second Friday of the month at 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. It is a time to gather in community for food and fellowship. After the meal their is usually a short program or time of gathering.

Young Adult our Young Adult Group is known as Lion’s of Judah and they meet on Sunday evenings at 6:00pm in room 12 and 13 to explore their faith through the study of scripture. They are also active in service to the community during the week.

Tongan Choir

Music, Arts and Worship

language and culture of Tonga

Youth Group

Fun for All

Chancel Choir

Music, Arts and Worship

Congolese Choir

Music, Arts and Worship

in the languages and culture of the Congo

Vacation Bible School offered every June

Reaching Out in Mission

Liturgical dancers perform during the year at the 9:00am service

Music, Arts and Worship

Handbell choir performs during special services

Music, Arts and Worship

Trinity United Methodist Preschool (TUMPS) available weekdays

Reaching Out in Mission

TUMPS has been in operation for over 40 years and is accredited with the state of Arizona for early childhood development. After school care is also available for working parents.

Family Promise

Reaching Out in Mission

Four weeks out of the year part of our campus becomes a temporary shelter for families who are waiting to get into more permeant housing options. 

Occasional drama and comedy skits during worship services to reinforce the message

Music, Arts and Worship