Trinity United Methodist Church (Kansas City, MO)

08/28/2026

Beginning in September, we're going to spend several weeks talking about this mysterious, beautiful, messy, complicated book we call the Bible. I've touched on this subject from time to time over the years, but I want us to go a little deeper.

For one thing, several people in our community have shared with me that they have struggled to return to the Bible because of what they were taught growing up. Some are trying to deconstruct difficult or harmful interpretations while also figuring out what faith looks like in today's world.

At the same time, we are living in a moment when the Bible is being weaponized more than ever. Scripture is frequently used to justify exclusion, division, and harm. So many things are being said in the name of God that seem to produce fear rather than love, exclusion rather than belonging, and harm rather than human flourishing. I want us to talk about that.

But perhaps most importantly, I love the Bible. I believe Scripture can still surprise us, challenge us, comfort us, unsettle us, and draw us more deeply into the life and love of God. My hope is that over these weeks, we can learn to open the Bible with fresh eyes and a renewed sense of curiosity—not as a weapon, but as a story that continues to invite us into God's work of transformation and flourishing.

To help me prepare for this series, would you take a few minutes to complete the short survey below? Your responses will be completely anonymous, and will help shape our conversations in September. I’m looking forward to beginning this conversation with you.

- Pastor Tino

Share your thoughts and experiences with Pastor Tino! Your responses will remain anonymous.

08/26/2026

As a new school year begins, we’re praying for all our students, teachers, school staff, and families for patience, courage, curiosity, good friends, and plenty of grace for the year ahead. May our schools be places where every person feels safe, welcomed, valued, and loved.

And in honor of Back to School Week, we thought we’d share a few pictures of our Trinity staff and leadership back when we were students ourselves. Some things have changed. Some hairstyles should probably stay in the past. And somehow, we all survived school!

Join us in praying for our students, teachers, and families as they begin a new year.

08/20/2026

Join Pastor Tino for a Fall Bible Study! We will meet at 1888 Coffee at 8:00am on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of September, October, and November! RSVP at the link below.

Meeting dates: September 9, September 23, October 14, October 28, November 11, November 25

Address: 1888 Coffee, 3504 Gillham Road

https://into.church/4WddtEYI

08/15/2026

As many of you know, we have been dealing with some significant issues with the air conditioning in our sanctuary over the last couple of weeks. We had hoped it would be repaired by now, but unfortunately, that is not the case. We will not have AC in the sanctuary this Sunday.

I know. I know. It’s August in Kansas City, and apparently the Holy Spirit is not the only thing bringing the heat. We are still working to get a better sense of exactly how long it will take to repair the system. In the meantime, we’ll have fans going in the sanctuary, hand-held fans for you, and we’ll do everything we can to make worship as comfortable as possible. If you need to step out of the sanctuary for a few minutes to cool off, feel free to go into the Parlor, where we'll have the livestream playing!

And Trinity, we can do this. We’ve worshiped through storms. We’ve worshiped through uncertainty. We’ve worshiped through seasons when things didn’t go according to plan. So tomorrow, we’ll gather together, we’ll sweat together, we’ll laugh together, and most importantly, we’ll worship together.

See you at 10:30am, in person or online!

08/04/2026

Trinity,

Today is Election Day here in Kansas and Missouri. As people of faith, we remember that every person is created in the image of God. Every voice matters. Every story matters. Every neighbor matters. Voting is one way we live out our call to love our neighbors and help build a more just, compassionate, and faithful community.

Our democracy is stronger when we all show up. When we listen. When we engage. When every voice has the opportunity to be heard. The power is in your hands--not to control everything, but to help shape the future we share. So today, use your voice. Cast your vote. Encourage your neighbors to do the same. Vote.

Pastor Tino

07/30/2026

Time is running out! ⏳👀

Our Civil Rights Pilgrimage is right around the corner! Join us as we visit significant historical sites in Memphis, Jackson, Selma, Montgomery, and Birmingham. We will have meaningful dialogue and opportunities for reconciliation and healing. This pilgrimage is being led by Rev. Scott Grotewold, Rev. Tino Herrera, and Samara Crawford-Herrera.

🔗 Visit the link in the comments for more information and to sign up today!

07/23/2026

Our annual school supply drive is in FULL SWING! ✏️📓✂️🖍️

Help us bless our local teachers at Wendell Phillips Elementary and Academie Lafayette by stocking their shelves for the year!

You can shop on your own, have items shipped to us from our wishlists, or donate financially and we'll do the shopping for you! Links are in the comments!

07/22/2026

ROYALS WIN! 👑 ⚾️ Trinity had a blast at yesterday’s game!

07/16/2026

Our quarterly clothes closet with Baby Grace is coming up on Saturday, August 8! Baby Grace provides diapers, clothes, and other baby supplies to families living at or below the poverty level.

We are in need of volunteers every day from Tuesday, August 4 through Saturday, August 8 to sort and distribute clothes and diapers! You can sign up by texting us the word "GRACE" or at the link in the comments.

We are also in need of new or gently used clothing sizes 12mo through 5T! Donations can be dropped off in the church office through Monday, August 3.

07/14/2026

Can you believe it's already that time again?! We are so proud to partner with Wendell Phillips Elementary and Academie Lafayette. Let's help their teachers make this school year the best it can be!

There are a few ways to contribute:

- Order from our Amazon or Target wishlists and have items shipped directly to us
- Shop in store and bring the donations to the bin in the church lobby
- Donate financially (online, cash, or check) and we'll do the shopping for you

Thank you for your unending support and generosity, Trinity!