First Friday Fellowship meets the first Friday of most months and is typically held at Trinity, beginning at 6:30 p.m. It is a potluck-style meal open to everyone: single, married, young, old, with children, or without. It is simply a time for anyone in the church family to gather and share a delicious meal together. You can come every month, one month this year, or anything in between. There is an optional theme each month, which makes it a lot of fun (and there are some great cooks who are regulars - so it is yummy!) However, the themes are optional because the most important part is that you come. If you have a busy day and bringing a veggie tray you pick-up on the way or bringing the pack of Oreos in your pantry is where you are at then definitely do that and show up! Emily Watkins sends out an email each month with more details, so if you would like to be on that list email her at jimandemily@gmail.com

The men's group shares some fellowship, dessert and a discussion - about any topic someone may suggest in a comfortable environment that encourages us to share thoughts about our faith with each other. Meetings are held the first Monday of each month at church during the fall, winter and spring. For more information, contact Gary Manning at tosapriest@gmail.com

Foyer Groups are a fun and easy way for parishioners to gather together on a regular but informal basis for purely social reasons – to enjoy one another’s company, to strengthen bonds of community, to meet new members and just to get to know other people who share a common interest in Grace but with whom we might not otherwise interact.

They provide a means to develop new friendships and deepen old ones and are a way to make our parish feel smaller and warmer.

There is no agenda or plan – just casual fellowship and a refreshing meal.

Groups are made up of singles, couples, young people, retired folks, etc., in other words, a cross section of the parish. Out of the meetings, friendships develop among people who might not have any other opportunity to meet and get to know each other.

Newcomers are especially invited to join one of the groups at any time. Each small group of eight to twelve people will meet beginning in the new year, in the home of one of the members of the group.

Generally, the host provides the main course while the other members fill in the rest of the meal such as appetizer, bread, salad, veggies, dessert, etc. Some groups have enjoyed gathering for a picnic lunch during good weather or even meeting at a local restaurant. Some groups have elected to study and discuss certain books, or incorporate an evening devotional into the gathering, while others gather for a purely social experience.

The choice of available options is limited only by the collective imagination of the group, but the main idea is for the gatherings to simply focus on Christian fellowship, a refreshing meal and relaxed conversation.

The groups are put together randomly in order to add an element of spontaneity, such that each of us might have the opportunity to get to know others in the parish who may be outside our normal circle of acquaintance. In other words, this is a great way to meet and get to know those you might not have a chance to visit with otherwise.

Sound interesting to you? Want to learn more about Foyer Groups?

Contact Susie Saunders (email soozer518@yahoo.com), Julie DeLeon (email juliedeleon@yahoo.com) o Scott and Katie Wiese (emails katierwiese@gmail.com and srwiese@me.com).

Trinity’s reading group will meet on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 7 pm in the Parish Library. The group will be discussing Wendell Berry’s novel, “Jayber Crow,” which is available in all the usual outlets. Emily Watkins and Gary Manning facilitate these conversations. To participate in the group discussion is read the book and show up at the appointed time on the appointed day. It’s that simple! Happy reading!