2025 Narrative Budget

Make a Joyful Noise, All the Earth!

If you had to pick a favorite song, what would it be? Mine might surprise you – because you’re a part of it!

Don’t get me wrong: I’m a huge fan of Alison Krauss, a lifelong lover of classical music (especially anything by Franz Schubert), and listening to Mike and the Mechanics brings me right back to my daddy’s garage, plugging away at this or that project while “All I Need Is a MIracle” blasted on the speakers.

How about you? Music is a powerful presence in our lives, and not just while we’re listening. It helps us celebrate, mourn, reflect, and feel the wonder and struggle of being alive. In short: music builds hope, culture, and community.

And that’s where you come in. Communities of faith are one of the few places where neighbors sing together, and Trinity is no exception, from hymns to prayers to choir anthems. But I’d go even farther: whenever we gather for worship, study, or acts of compassion, we become a kind of music, a beautiful melody that sustains and inspires.

So as much as I enjoy a live concert at the Fillmore in Philly, my favorite music is the kind we make together every week. A chorus of generosity, supporting each other, our neighborhood, and God’s wider world.

In the weeks ahead, our “Chorus of Generosity” stewardship team will share more about how you can invest in this extraordinary community of song and service. And on November 2nd, we'll celebrate Dedication Sunday with our annual Chili Cookoff as we enjoy the flavorful harmonies of our community’s best chefs! Mark your calendars – and start thinking about your favorite songs, too. We’re planning to discover our favorites as a church, and sing them together on Dedication Sunday!

Thank you for lifting up your voice and joining the chorus, and most of all, for making the melodies of faith part of your life and mine – for the love of God and neighbor.

Warmly, Pastor Sarah