Featured upcoming and ongoing events at CT

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Virtual
Book Club

May 5  |  4pm

Join the West Ohio Virtual Book Club Sunday, May 5, 4 p.m., for the discussion of The Three Mothers by Anna Malaika Tubbs.

The author tells the story of the three women who raised and shaped some of America’s most pivotal heroes—Martin Luther King Jr, Malcolm X, and James Baldwin.

 These women used their strength and motherhood to push their children toward greatness, all with a conviction that every human being deserves dignity and respect despite the rampant discrimination they faced.

 The title is available as a book or eBook at the Muskingum County Library System. 

McLaughlin Music Studio Recital  

May 12  |  2pm

Jim McLaughlin presents his private music students in recital Sunday, May 12, 2 p.m. The recital will be held in the church sanctuary. Students will perform music for voice, organ, and piano.

A fellowship hour will follow the recital. You are invited to attend. The recital is free and open to the public.

Music Club
Concert

May 14  |  7:30pm

The Thursday Music Club presents a concert of music Tuesday, May 14, 7:30 p.m. in the Central Trinity sanctuary.

The concert includes the Civic Chorus Chamber Singers in their Spring Choir Concert. The concert is under the direction of Ann Lillie Briggs.

You are invited to attend. The concert is free and open to the public.

Music
Sunday

May 19  |  10:30am

The CT Music Sunday celebration will take place on Sunday, May 19, at the 10:30 a.m. worship service.

The Chancel Choir, Carillon Bells, and Youth will provide music for this special service.

As part of this service, the 2024 graduating high school seniors will be recognized and a dedication of the new outdoor benches.

Please invite your family and friends to attend this memorable event. 

Eastside Ministries Dinner

May 23  |  5pm
 
Monthly Dinner for Eastside Ministries Families.  Contact Lisa Exman to help with this outreach event for our community. 

Driggs Music Studio Recital

May 26  |  3pm

Tyler Driggs presents his private music students in recital Sunday, May 26, 3 p.m. The recital will be held in the church sanctuary.

Plastic Bags
& Plastic Packaging Recycling

Thank you so much for all your donations.
Because we are in the habit of saving our plastic, there is no point of stopping now! Starting Feb 14th United Women in Faith will be collecting plastic for a bench in memory of Bobbie Rust and Mary Helen Ullman Williams. The box will remain in the Welcome Center. Keep that plastic coming! Thank you!  Remember, do not put paper bags into the collection containers... only plastic!

Please note, the list does not include plastic bottles or containers except #2 and #4!

The list of accepted recyclables is below:
  • Plastic Bags 
  • Produce bags 
  • Baggies 
  • Plastic cereal liners 
  • Bread and newspaper sleeves 
  • Dry cleaning bags 
  • Plastic over cases of water, pop, etc. 
  • Amazon type plastic mailers/bags 
  • Bubble wrap 
  • Salt and ice bags 
  • Any plastic with #2 and #4 in a triangle on the packaging (these bottles are accepted) 
  • Plastic wrap over toilet paper and paper towels

Angel Wings Prayer Shawl Ministry

Thursdays in the Parlor  |  5pm
 
Whether you knit or crochet, are a beginner or experienced, join us to stitch prayer shawls and baby blankets.

September 2023 marked the 15th anniversary for this ministry. Over the years we have given more than 630 shawls as well as baby blankets for Gifts for Angels and for service families stationed at Ramstein Air Base in Germany for the DAR, support shawls for Lifeline of Ohio, and hats and scarves for the Mitten Tree at Christmas.

The group meets on Thursdays September-May, 5–7 p.m. in the parlor. All are welcome for stitching, praying, and fellowship.

Please continue to pray for the group and for past and future recipients of shawls or blankets. 

Survivors of Suicide Loss
Support Group 

A judgement-free, safe space for those mourning the loss of their loved one to suicide.

Participants will have the opportunity to meet other survivors, share their story, and integrate their grief into their lives.

The First Thursday of each month
6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Central Trinity United Methodist Church  
           
Contact Pam Easterly (740-607-3895) for more information