Trinity Utica

08/30/2026

The Power of Prayer | Moving Mountains | Contemporary Service

08/29/2026

What do you pray when you need courage? When you feel trapped? When you find yourself in the middle of a trial?

Throughout Scripture, we see the incredible power of prayer—not because prayer guarantees the answer we want, but because we are bringing our needs before a God who is always present and always at work.

This weekend at Trinity, we’ll look at Acts 4 and three areas of life where we are called to pray: for boldness, when we feel trapped, and when we are facing a trial.

We know God can move the mountain. We don’t always know if He will move it in the way we hope. But we can trust that He hears our prayers and that He is moving—even when His answer looks different from what we expected.

Come to worship this weekend as we discover how prayer strengthens our faith, changes our perspective, and teaches us to trust God with the results.

You’re invited to worship on Saturday at 5:30 pm (traditional), Sunday at 9 am (traditional) or 10:30 am (contemporary in the gym), or Monday at 7 pm (contemporary). If you are out of town, please this link to watch the livestream: https://www.trinityutica.com/live. Please share this link with anyone you know who could be blessed by this message.

08/27/2026

"Pray for wisdom when you're going through a trial. Pray for wisdom, and God's going to give you wisdom. He's going to give you understanding." - Pastor Justin

08/26/2026

"God knows how we feel. It's not surprising to Him...He gives us permission to actually express that as we talk to Him, as we connect to Him about what is real in our lives. To acknowledge the hurt, to acknowledge the conflict we have in our faith relationship." - Pastor Justin

08/26/2026

We all face mountains in life, those situations that feel too big, too difficult, or simply beyond our control. When we pray, we bring those mountains before a God who is greater than anything we face. Prayer isn’t simply asking God to fix our problems; it draws us closer to Him, aligns our hearts with His, and strengthens our faith as we learn to trust Him with the outcome. The word PRAY can help us remember four important parts of prayer:

P — Praise
Praise God for who He is. Before focusing on the mountain in front of you, turn your attention to the God who is greater than any mountain.

R — Repent
Come before God with a humble heart. “God, be merciful to me, a sinner.” Ask for His forgiveness and allow Him to reveal anything in your heart that needs to change.

A — Ask
Bring your mountain to God. Ask Him boldly for what you need, and intercede for the needs of others. Nothing you bring before Him is too big—or too small.

Y — Yield
Give it to God. Listen for His direction and submit yourself to His will, trusting Him with the outcome—even when His answer or timing is different from what you expected.

Jesus tells us that faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains. Whatever mountain stands before you today, pray, trust, and keep the faith. May God move mountains in your life and strengthen your faith as you learn to trust Him more.

08/24/2026

What is the purpose of prayer?

Prayer isn't about finding the right words or impressing God. It's about drawing near to the One who already knows our hearts.

Jesus teaches us to pray with humility and trust. Isaiah reminds us to seek the Lord while He may be found. Paul encourages us to bring every worry and every joy to God in prayer, where His peace guards our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

08/21/2026

❤️ Nearly 800 crosses. Nearly 800 lives remembered.

We’re grateful to WXYZ-TV Channel 7 for sharing the story of the powerful overdose awareness memorial currently displayed on the grounds of Trinity.

What began as one mother’s desire to honor her son and bring awareness to the devastating impact of addiction has grown into a memorial recognizing nearly 800 lives lost. Each cross represents a person who was loved, a family forever changed, and a reminder of the very real impact addiction has on our community.

Our prayer is that this display continues to start conversations, encourage those who are struggling to seek help, and remind families affected by addiction that they are not alone.

Thank you to WXYZ for helping share this important story with our community.

Read the story here:

On National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, a powerful memorial at a Utica intersection is drawing attention and starting difficult conversations about the ongoing fentanyl and overdose crisis.

08/21/2026

A fresh season of Women’s Ministry is coming, and we can’t wait to see what God has in store as women of all ages connect, grow in faith, encourage one another, and serve together.

There’s much more to come, so stay tuned! ❤️

Interested in getting involved or have questions? Contact Christian Growth Associate Lauren Krueger at [email protected].

More information coming soon!