Inclusive Ministries
Trinity United Methodist Church is intentional about being a diverse Christian community that actively engages as the heart, hands, and feet of Christ in the world. Our Inclusive Ministries provide education, advocacy, and support through the following efforts.
Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) group advocates for the fair treatment of all people as children of God.
Our Justice Ministry aims to address injustice and inequity in our community, and strives to make the world more like the Kingdom of God.
Our Book Studies are designed to promote problem-solving based on an informed understanding of the issues.
On this page, also find helpful Resources and a link to our Service of Remembering, Honoring, and Reflecting from March 2025.
Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) group advocates for the fair treatment of all people as children of God.
Our Justice Ministry aims to address injustice and inequity in our community, and strives to make the world more like the Kingdom of God.
Our Book Studies are designed to promote problem-solving based on an informed understanding of the issues.
On this page, also find helpful Resources and a link to our Service of Remembering, Honoring, and Reflecting from March 2025.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Our Trinity UMC’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion group advocates for the fair treatment of all people as children of God. It works for the full participation of all people in our worship services, spaces, and community. No matter who you are, where you are on your faith journey, or your socioeconomic status, ability, sexuality, etc., you are loved by God and are an important part of our church family!
We support the United Methodist Church’s commitment to “becoming a more diverse denomination — truly reflective of all nations. Welcoming people through your door is one thing, but truly including and giving voice to all people may be more complex. Whether the diversity is based on ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexuality, marital status, abilities or other factors, there are ways to be certain that all are included.”
Click below to learn more about the United Methodist Church's stand on Diversity and Inclusiveness.
We support the United Methodist Church’s commitment to “becoming a more diverse denomination — truly reflective of all nations. Welcoming people through your door is one thing, but truly including and giving voice to all people may be more complex. Whether the diversity is based on ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexuality, marital status, abilities or other factors, there are ways to be certain that all are included.”
Click below to learn more about the United Methodist Church's stand on Diversity and Inclusiveness.
Justice Ministry
Our Justice Ministry aims to address injustice and inequity in our community, and strives to make the world more like the Kingdom of God. We live into our calling to be the hands and feet of Christ in this world by helping people in need, combating oppressive systems, and working for a more just society. We help to find new ways to do justice in our community. This group of dedicated and passionate people meets on the third Wednesday of every month. All are welcome to attend!
Our church is a part of the Capital Area Justice Ministry (CAJM), a coalition of nearly 20 religious congregations across the Tallahassee, Florida, area building a community-wide ministry that will unite faith communities across the Big Bend in answering the call to do justice. Through house meetings, determining two critical community issues, researching solutions, and finally, bringing requests to local elected officials, CAJM uses the power of consensus to create real change in our community.
Click below to learn more about the Capital Area Justice Ministry.
Our church is a part of the Capital Area Justice Ministry (CAJM), a coalition of nearly 20 religious congregations across the Tallahassee, Florida, area building a community-wide ministry that will unite faith communities across the Big Bend in answering the call to do justice. Through house meetings, determining two critical community issues, researching solutions, and finally, bringing requests to local elected officials, CAJM uses the power of consensus to create real change in our community.
Click below to learn more about the Capital Area Justice Ministry.
Book Studies
The Betty Phifer Advanced Studies Sunday School Class
This class is for the serious student. Our curriculum includes four thematic areas from which we draw our studies: prayer, devotion, and personal relations to God; theological and Biblical history; social, political, and ecological issues; and inter-faith dialogue and relations in an increasingly global community. All of these topics are approached from a Christian perspective. Our books demand considerable attention, research, and reflection on the part of the participant. Class members select the books by means of a nominating and voting process, and generally these books are not popular books that are promoted by contemporary book companies.
This hybrid class meets on Sunday mornings from 9:45 to 11:00 a.m. in Room 307 and on Zoom.
The Friday Study Group
This group holds virtual meetings each week to address topics relating to theological writings, scripture, spiritual practices, science, church and religious history, and current issues, such as racial justice, LGBTQ equality, and environmental policies affecting Christianity today. An important goal of the group is to seek to understand different perspectives on important issues that relate to spiritual, social, historical, and/or ethical questions.
This virtual class meets on Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Zoom.
The Justice Book Club
This group selects literary fiction with themes involving justice issues as a way to build empathy, gain understanding, and grow together.
