Last week, a neighbor joined us for dinner & wrote about his experience for the Tennessean. Brad captured the heart of what we’re all about in his newsletter, The Good News with Brad Schmitt. I’m sharing the article with his permission & including some of my own thoughts at the end.

Ultimately, Brad’s reflection is about you & the kind of radically welcoming community that you are to all our neighbors. Super grateful for each of you.

After the fire in 2021, we salvaged wood from the sanctuary: mostly old pews & smoke damaged beams from the ceiling. The plan was to creatively re-use this wood in the sanctuary & community spaces after reopening.

This is a long post. Thanks in advance for reading. I want to share a story of radical hospitality from our community & a vision for Trinity’s way forward.

We believe there’s a better way of social and economic life that includes and benefits everyone, rather than ignoring the poor and isolating us from our neighbor.

Here’s what that looked like at Trinity in 2023.

Will you consider supporting the flourishing of your neighbors at Trinity Community Commons with a one time or monthly donation?

Hopes and challenges, partners we love, & building trust.

Weekly activities, dates to save, ways to connect with your neighbors

I first encountered the community at Trinity back in 2019. A neighbor invited me to a Tuesday night dinner. When I walked in, the message was clear: everyone is welcome here, and there is no division between host and guest.

Since 2013, we have worked together to transform an underutilized church building into a space which reflects our shared belief in the worth and potential of ALL people. I am forever grateful for these last ten years with you! And I am filled with deep gratitude and joy to announce the hiring of our new Executive Director, Zach Lykins.