Trinity United Methodist Church (Kansas City, MO)

06/03/2026

We’re rolling through the 2026 KC Pride Parade with pride! 🌈✨

All Reconciling Ministries in the KC area are invited to join us!

To walk with us in the Pride Parade, meet us at the parade staging area starting at Pennsylvania & W 40th St between 9-10am on Saturday! Please note that these plans have changed and we are NOT carpooling. The parade begins at 11am!

RSVP at the link below so that we can stay in touch and send you more detailed instructions!

06/01/2026

As we begin Pride Month, I find myself filled with gratitude for Trinity United Methodist Church and the witness she has offered for so many years.

Long before welcome became popular, Trinity chose courage. Long before inclusion became a common conversation, Trinity was already doing the hard and holy work of making room at the table. Through changing times, difficult conversations, and moments when standing for love came at a cost, this congregation has remained resilient, steadfast, and committed to the dignity and worth of every person.

Pride Month is a celebration, but it is also a reminder. It reminds us that the journey toward justice is never finished. It reminds us that visibility matters, belonging matters, and that every person deserves to know they are loved exactly as they are.

As Trinity's pastor, I am honored to serve a church whose story is marked by courage, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to our LGBTQ+ siblings. I am proud of who we have been, proud of who we are becoming, and hopeful for the future we continue to build together.

In a world that too often seeks to divide, diminish, or exclude, Trinity continues to bear witness to a different way - a way rooted in love, justice, and community.

This Pride Month, we celebrate the resilience of those who have paved the way, the courage of those who continue the work, and the beautiful diversity that makes God's family whole.

Let this month be a reminder that God's love knows no bounds, and neither should ours.

Happy Pride, Trinity!

- Pastor Tino

05/30/2026

EDIT: Change of plans! Meet us at the parade staging area between 9-10am! We will be near the check-in point at Pennsylvania & W 40th. We will not be carpooling!

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You are invited to join Trinity UMC and other KC area Reconciling Ministries to walk in the Pride Parade on Saturday, June 6 at 11am!

We will be carpooling from the Trinity parking lot (620 E Armour Blvd) at 8:30am. RSVP at the link below if you’re planning to walk with us, and make sure to wear your Pride or church gear!

05/27/2026

Friends,

Last fall, I had the incredible privilege of journeying with 33 friends on a powerful seven-day Civil Rights Pilgrimage through the American South. We visited sacred and moving sites in Memphis, TN; Glendora and Jackson, MS; and Selma and Montgomery, AL, witnessing the profound struggle, resilience, and triumph of the Civil Rights Movement.

I am excited to announce that Trinity UMC will lead another pilgrimage this October. If you or someone you know is interested in joining us, please let me know. Registration is now open at the link in the comments.

- Pastor Tino

05/21/2026

Trinitarians - please send this young man a card if you can!

Last fall, a young man came to live at Teresa’s Place. Barely 18 years old and only a senior in high school, he was left to navigate the world alone as circumstances prevented him from remaining in his family home. Despite hearing from trusted adults that he would not graduate and should instead pursue a GED, this young man set his eyes on a goal and continued to move forward. Over the course of the year, he has attended his classes, completed required volunteer hours, and worked on his homework at the kitchen table of our youth emergency shelter. Even while encountering additional setbacks, he persevered, never losing sight of his goal: to receive his high school diploma. We are so happy to share that he completed his last class and will soon be walking the stage in a graduation ceremony with his classmates.

We want him to feel the love and support of an entire community behind him. We’re asking our supporters to help celebrate by mailing a card filled with encouragement, congratulations, and hope for the future to SAVE, Inc., Attn: Graduate, PO Box 45301, Kansas City, MO 64171.

Sometimes even a simple message can remind someone they are seen, valued, and believed in. 🎓

05/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Pride, Pawn, & Pizza yesterday and helped us exceed our fundraising goal for our participation in KC PrideFest! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Which game did you play?

05/17/2026

Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia.

At Trinity, we believe every person deserves dignity, compassion, and love. No exceptions.

Whoever you are, and wherever you are on the journey of life and faith - you are welcome here.

05/15/2026

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05/12/2026

Join us THIS Sunday for Pride, Pawn, & Pizza as we enjoy some friendly competition and raise funds for Trinity's booth at KC Pride! This event is FREE to attend but donations are appreciated! See you in the Fellowship Hall after worship!

05/12/2026

Our Capital Campaign building improvements continue... Pastor Tino and Roger are hard at work today! Let's say a big Trinity THANK YOU!