Notes from the weavers...

An old loom was placed in the chancel for everyone to weave the creation of a lifecloth representing Trinity's past, present, and future. The symbolism was instantly there - baby blankets, wire, baptism dresses, shoe strings, ties, shirts, lace, ribbon, and yarns of every color and texture, representing ourselves…our families…our memories…our love of one another…and our love of this place, Trinity Church.

It is finished. Nearly 400 people participated! It is a mish-mash of color - some places tight and beautiful - some raggedy - some loose - yet all clinging, hanging onto one another, very much like our faith journeys. Now we'll admire it, find a place to display it and go on with "ordinary time." It's over, but hopefully not completely over.

I have searched for the "why" - why this project immediately took on a life of its own. It was visual, tactile, colorful - that's all good. But it was more than that. It seemed to give voice to the most human of needs - I AM SOMEBODY - KNOW ME - REMEMBER ME. I was filled with the memory of the Jewish tradition of placing a stone on the graves of those who have gone before. It says "I remember you."

How do you build an intimate Christ-centered community?

- Remember and honor

- Touch, share, and love one another

- Stand and say "Here I am Lord ready or not!"

By the way, my yarn is bright yellow. Even if you can't find it - remember me!

Thank you to the weaving team that made this project happen - Kathie Cahoon, Luise Hoffman, Janet Hoyne, Joanne Roman.

- Do Kirk
As Tapestries of Old

As tapestries of old that told a story,
both handiwork and history outspread,
so year by year the church revealed God's glory,
a fabric woven of our human thread.

And as God nimbly spun those threads together,
new patterns formed, more brilliant hues were swirled,
in fabric knitted tough to stand the weather,
yet soft enough to wrap a wanting world.

Through torn todays with faith, hope, and compassion
God knits a church of denim lace and fleece,
revealing in an age of fad and fashion,
Christ's seamless robe of love, of grace and peace.

The spirit comes, its own bright colors lending,
its timeless human threads entwine,
as all the past, the present, the impending
unite to give the church its bold design.

Time's cloth unfolds, spreads out, its roll incessant,
its shape and cut we may not understand,
but make ourselves the willing threads at present,
and trust the pattern to God's mind and hand.

Words and music: John Core; Arr. Paul Vasile

This hymn was sung during the January 18 worship service, as Trinity's weaving was unfurled.

6/8/2003

HAPPY BEGINNINGS!
- Joanne, John, Jeff, Zach Roman
- Bob & Sue Young
- Lester Bruns
Thanks for Trinity
- Hazel Edick
Bless my Trinity Family
- Maxine Story
Thanks to all for the love @ Trinity
- Vicki Jareo
Happy 50th Anniversary, Trinity

I have chosen red for Pentecost, red and green for Christmas and white to tie us all together - a red, green and white cord.
- Genny Richmond

6/22/2003

The Rainbow Ribbon we added is to acknowledge the acceptance we have experienced at Trinity! Our 'unique' family is very much a part of the Trinity family. Thank You.
We've added a white beaded ribbon to commemorate and celebrate all the angels that have gone before us.
- Charlotte Landrum & Spirit Sorensen
The soft lilac cord / tape is a reminder of the fact Trinity is within the State of Missouri. This fabric is part of the Missouri Senate Chamber behind the State Seal and the United States Seal. It also represents my work that sustains me in this community.
- Jean Merson

6/29/2003

I have included 3 sets:
1) Ribbons for Bunny - She received these here at a meeting of Trinity Presbyterian Church Women.
2) Butcher twine for me - It belonged to my uncle who was a union meat cutter most of his working years. He taught me how to Bar-B-Q.
3) Lace napkin trim for my mother. She attended Trinity with Bunny & me during Mother's last few years.
- Tom Wilhite
- Fred & Virginia Sassmanshausen

7/4/2003

- Rennie + Kim Behrens

7/6/2003

Happy anniversary! Wishing for another great 50+ years.
- Russell, Carol & Cathy Kramer
Happy 50th Year Anniversary. 50 More Years to Go.
- Alberto Ng
Brought shades of green (Nancy) and purple (Bob) as colors of Nancy's weavings - purple from New Mexico. Happy anniversary and many more!
- the Wagners
- Pam Otto, Brendon Otto
- Betty Wells, Oliver Wells Leckenby (Betty & Charlie's Grandson, Son of Julie Wells)

7/13/2003

- Craig Gose, Laura Gose (Church home since I was a baby)
Our church and our family
- Terry Crow, Tom Peters and Will Crow

7/20/2003

It has been a wonderful 24 yrs here at Trinity. Both Don & Dan are excellent.
- Dorothy Strickler
- (Peter Schmidt)
In celebration of the Trinity family universal.
- Keith and Ann Fischer
May pieces of our lives from Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Latvia to Virginia & Texas join with others in this fabric of faith and humanity.
- John, Melissa & Maija Kreishman
We are grateful that the Trinity family of faith was an important part of our lives in the 1980's. May God continue to be with this wonderful church.
- George & Donna Beestman
May God's blessings be upon the congregation of Trinity as you celebrate such a wonderful anniversary.
- Elizabeth Rolf Kanerva (guest preacher)
In celebration of our life with Trinity
- Philips Family
- Mary Ann Cahoon

7/22/2003

Virginia Parks braided yarns for me - the blue & white is for my Jewish Heritage. I wove to be with Trinity Friends.
- Ethel Scott
Blessings on 50 years of Trinity's serving. I am grateful to be a small part and appreciate the fellowship I have found here.
- Virginia Parks
Marking Norma's 50 years at Trinity plus 3 at the old Kingshighway. Plus continuing recent memories, too.
Heart to God; hand to man
- Norma Vavra & Wallace Klein
I used yarn from a sheep named Trooper. My sister Sue sheared him, carded the wool & spun into yarn.
- Margy Brown
I'm home visiting my dad and making old connections new again. I selected a yarn of many colors - lavender and turquoise.
- Art Ng
I am also celebrating my 50 yr membership at Trinity! In 1953, our family had moved into the pre-fab houses at Washington U. and we were able to walk (with 2 small children) to church. My contribution to the project is a long beaded belt that was worn many times to church. The seed beads are symbolic of my Cherokee Indian heritage.

God's Blessings to all members of our Trinity church family.
- Roberta Gill Middlekamp

8/3/2003

I chose a ribbon of red and white hearts for my weaving, symbolizing both God's eternal love for us and the caring hearts I have found throughout my 20+ years as a Trinity member. God bless the saints of this place - past, present and future!
- Cathy Smith
Ginny & I have been sooo blessed with our family. Jimmy's shirt represents our family and the blue coveralls represent our many trips to Europe. The blue coveralls came from Heidelberg printing company and represent our many trips.
- Ray Scholin
I took some strips from a shirt of our son, Jimmy, who was active in the church youth group & wore it on many mission trips which he loved!
- Ginny Scholin
This church family has been such an important and essential part of the fabric of my life - it is an honor to be part of the fabric of this church celebration. Our fabric represents our "seersucker summer" - taken from my husband's pants (I hemmed them - I didn't just cut up his pants)! We all wore seersucker to Fricke's sister's wedding.
- Marianne Scholin Fricke
I've been so loved and blessed growing up here at Trinity. My ribbons have some of my favorite sayings on them and represent my passion for flowers and I am sure my friends are the flowers in this garden we call life!
- Suzie Scholin Kanipe
Very happy to have been at Trinity today. My friend Suzie Scholin insisted I include a weave. I chose a gold color ribbon to match Suzie's hair and outlook on life. There are 5 weaves which include my 3 children and Suzie's wonderful 2 sons. God has given me a golden opportunity to enhance both my and Suzie's life. I'm grateful for the "gold" chance.
- Bill Kunderman

8/10/2003

We were all very happy to be at Trinity today, as my family was in town to celebrate my birthday. There were 7 weavers today - me, Bob, our 3 children - Amy, Michael and Natalie, our daughter-in-law Denise, and Natalie's good friend Jack. We all chose things from around the house to weave - a strip of the bedroom curtains, the girl's Sesame Street shoelaces, a ribbon from Michael's baby blanket, lace from Denise's wedding bouquet, and a blue ribbon for Jack to help him root for the Rams and not the Bears (although he would probably object to this) and a rainbow sash to remind us of Trinity, our faith, and our family - each is different and unique, but it all comes together in one entity.
- Sue Parks
We came today in part to celebrate my mom's birthday. Since we are all grown up, it's hard for the entire family to get together. I'm glad that we got the chance to weave as an entire family.
- Natalie Parks
Thank you for letting me celebrate in your ribbon ceremony.
- Jack
So God created me & the earth and part of my journey on my path has allowed me to be blessed with a loving family and friends which brought me here today to help place a piece of me into the weave with my loving family.
- Michael Parks
What a wonderful idea to weave the church family together - I have been blessed to weave into the Parks family & pray that the congregation continues to weave more into the church family.
- Denise Parks
I'm thankful to be home with my family to celebrate my mom's birthday. My family has truly been one of the greatest gifts in my life. I'm also glad that I was able to weave a Sesame Street shoelace in with my sister Natalie today.
- Amy Parks
This was a great service & weekend for my family - all home for the weaving and Sue's birthday. I thank the Lord for this church.
- Bob Parks
I chose my fabric for its beauty and for the love of God.
- Vera Morrow
Trinity is a special place - a privilege to be part of this fellowship for twelve years and to be able to join in weaving the fabric of our 50th anniversary celebration.
- Joy Magisana
This church family is woven in our lives - 50+ years of friendships - our courtship and marriage - our children - all influenced by this grand place. We chose a rainbow ribbon to mark all the joys and promises - and a Myrtle & Maroon ribbon for Washington Univ. that helped hold us all together.
- Marge & Monte Plourde
We wove a length of phone cord with the Trinity web site address printed on it. 50 years ago, few people imagined what a wonderful tool for communication computers could become. I can't imagine what we'll be doing 50 years from now with future technology. I hope that at our 100th anniversary, people have a good laugh as they look back at our "primitive" technology.
- Brian, Joanna & Calvin Schroer
Fabric from the hem of my wedding gown
- Holly Tasker
fabric from clothes that granny made for us
- Matt and Ryan Wagoner
quilt backing from the quilt that granny made
- Beckett Robert Tasker
a piece of my T-shirt from the Boston -> New York AIDS Ride. My Trinity family was very generous in giving me over half of the pledges I needed to participate in this life-changing event!
- Sarah Wagoner
A strip of my "MET Ticket" beach towel to represent my love of music that has been enriched by this community of faith and also my love of my family as we shared many vacations at the beach - many with Trinity friends on the shores at Kennebunkport!
- Bob Wagoner
I was a leader at Camp Miniwanca during the summer of 1963 and this is my leader headband. The stars are on the side of it because I could see them each night on the beach and I felt closest to God there.
- Nancy Wagoner
Blue Ribbon
- Chris & Laurie Wagoner
I wove the colorful (green, blue, purple & black) fuzzy ribbon because it was colorful, fun, and reminded me of the wonderful ways I've worshipped at Trinity. Thanks for the memories!
- Abby Shupe
I came with Diane to this church and enjoyed the music.
- Stephen Slusser
- Vicki Slusser and Alan Slusser

8/24/2003

the Cahoons - 3 strands woven together
- Bill, Kathie & Mary Ann
1 large strip from my father's blue jeans
- Mike Osborn
The Schmidts all wove.
- Liza, Peter, Henry, Chris & Sarah
former members (1962-1993), married in this sanctuary when it was brand new remodelled - June 1970 (the day the air conditioner broke - temp 100 degrees)
- Frank & Gail (Atwell) Randall
and in spirit - Bernice Atwell

9/1/2003

We used communication wire because Sean works at SBC. It was the wire we used when building our home & wiring phones & ethernet
- Janet & Sean Mote
We used yarn from Grace & Charlie's baby blankets. We started our family here at Trinity and are forever blessed.
- John, Ann, Grace & Charlie Turner
- Christina Costello
- Andy Costello
- Angelo Marconi

9/7/2003

This was a great experience for me. I had never weaved before. May our church family continue to weave together.
- Polly Brown
Blessings to all at my new church. What a joy to be a member.
- Margaret Gary
A wonderful project - love, friendship & fellowship!
- Debbie Henry
Glad we were a part of the weaving!
- the Peglars

During the September 7th Adult Education hour, groups of three shared stories of faith and braided together strands to be woven on the loom...

We are named & have named Jesus as our lord. We have many hopes & dreams for ourselves & our (his/her) church.
- Alison, Bill (Cahoon) & Spirit (Sorenson)

new friends
- Lori (Luchtman-Jones), Roberta (McBride), Sean (Mote)

- Jim, Marc, Cathy & Mary

- Diana Gray, Greg Weible, Ethel Scott

- Michele Devine, Nedra Schoeberlein, Dan Anderson-Little

- Paul Devine, Jennier Higginbotham, Hazel Edick

- Ann Weible, Dawn Mahoney, Jenn Courtney

- Rose Ann Bodman, Traci O'Bryan, John Roman

- Do Kirk, Luise Hoffman

Sunday of Beginnings - A Larry Boy Tie
- What a thrilling Sunday - energy, joy, jazz! God is good!
- Dan Anderson-Little
a "tie" to the Mens Quartet
Give praise to God!
- Paul Devine

Woven on September 7, 2003 by Director of Christian Education Janet Mote
on behalf of the following teachers as part of Teacher's Commissioning in worship. A green and gold thread was chosen because green represents growth. Teachers inspire growth in those they teach and lead. Gold because it is precious and our teachers are truly precious... their dedication, energy, and spirit! Teachers you have been called by name. Called to this place... this time... to pass on the faith... your story... our story... the story and word of God.

Nursery Sarah Hotaling Tom Peters
Becca Courtney Charlotte Landrum Jane Pisoni
Pam Christopher Linda Min Sue Young
Harold Glad Sean Mote  
 
Preschool Karen Mayberry Andrea Royce
Kriss Kerr John Merker Ann Turner
Darrell Mayberry Linda Peterson  
 
Before Care    
Sean Mote    
 
God's Creation Workshop leaders: Mary Neilsen
Guides:     Kathie Cahoon Barb Rand
    Ann Fischer     Stacey Carman Sara Schmidt
    Cathy O'Brien     Jane Fairbanks Stacey Shupe
    Joanne Roman     David Hotaling Paul Vasile
 
5th & 6th   Confirmation
Margy Brown 1st-6th fellowship Kim Merritt
Bob Klostermeier Michele Devine Mark Merritt
Lori Luchtman-Jones Do Kirk  
Tom Peters    
 
Senior High    
Mark Merritt    
Janet Mote    

9/14/2003

- Rachel Bowell & Kevin Harkins
- Jean & George Sallwasser

9/21/2003

- Michael Moran, Branden Gary, Hyran Son
- Doug Peden
parts of sweaters from children & grandchildren
- Janet, Andy & Daragh Hoyne
"ruby", "emerald", "blue topaz", "sapphire" - interwoven with God as our family is
- Meleia, Dayna, Alec, Lauren Carter-Early
crimson yarn to remind us of the blood of Christ
- Lynne Beck
Rainbow yarn to celebrate the full array of gifts we all bring to the church as we serve God & build a new world!
- Martha Juillerat - from the Shower of Stoles Project
Black, blue, and purple yarn reminding us of the diversity of our presbytery and its people
- Paul Reiter
the iridescence of this tan yarn brings to mind that we are to reflect God's light, at the same time as we are all part of God's natural creation
- Ande Reiter
the shades of blue represent faith, loyalty and courage - gifts of this congregation
- Joan M. Marshall
My feeling is "Gays & lesbians are God's way of controlling the population explosion" - U. City
- Nancy Kellmar

10/5/2003

There is not a day that goes by that I am not grateful for finding my way to this church.

I will be adding some patches of hair from my dog's coat.
- Dawn Mahoney
Beautiful yarns to join a beautiful weaving of our congregation.
- Henry, Elizabeth, McCoy, and Henry Edmonds and Suzanne Trotter

10/12/2003

- Shirley and Hu Walsh

10/19/2003

I chose multi-colored fuzzy yarn - as it reminded me of the reflection of sunset on Colorado mountains - My faith is enriched by the rainbow of friends & support at Trinity!
- Kitty Underwood

10/26/2003

We chose the red yarn from yarn left over from the Christmas stockings I've knitted for our grandchildren and daughters-in-law. I used the pattern my Aunt Magdaline had used when she knit stockings for each of my children and their cousins. The blue yarn was from Scotland - left over from a sweater I knit.
- Rose Ann Bodman, Tucker Schoeberlein, Ben Schoeberlein, Jamie Schoeberlein, Maggie Schoeberlein, Nedra Schoeberlein
It's wonderful to be here remembering our sister Sue Hoppin and John who spent a large part of their lives at Trinity. Our association here goes back to our parents Paul and Amelia Greer and brings back many memories both happy and sad - a large part of our lives.
- Mary Ross and Carol Duckworth
We chose blue - our favorite color - the color of the skies.
- Roberta Scott McBride, Rosa F. Scott (mom), Hazel E. Scott (sis)
We chose the feathery yarn with the colors of the autumn leaves - the golds, oranges, reds & purples that remind us of God's glory.
- Corie & John Merker

11/2/2003

By both color and texture this yarn reminds me of my beloved pet dog, Josie, whom we lost to arthritis on July 31. God sent us another cute little guy, Buddy.
- Margaret David
When we joined Trinity we placed fish in the fish net to symbolize becoming a part of this faith community. Today, I joined the threads of my life with this community again. The blue reminds me of the sky. The green reminds me of the earth in spring. And the purple is for my favorite flower - the iris. So many good gifts from God!
- Beth David
What a joy to be "home"
- Kent & Kathy Bell
Trinity and this community of believers will always be a thread in our lives.
- Betsy & Ben Wade
A very happy 50th to Trinity from two old 1st U.P. members
- John & Eileen Senne
Happy 50th to Trinity - Thanks for the memories & guidance through all the years.
- Ed & Lorraine Magee
Good to be back at Trinity.
- Janet Guenther
The old folks enjoyed coming back & seeing old friends.
- George & Beverly Montigne
We were so moved to join the Trinity family at their Homecoming. We have blessed memories of our boys growing up and being nurtured in the nursery and Sunday school. Chuck had cherished challenges serving on the session and I (Carol) enjoyed the fellowship of the Women's Association.
- Carol & Chuck Stout
We're so happy to be a part of Trinity's fabric!
- Kevin and Beth Christ, Peter and Caroline

11/9/2003

Blessed be the tie that binds all of us in fellowship with Jesus Christ.
- Paul & Virginia Bregitzer
One cannot live without the other, for we are bound by love... This is God's greatest gift.
- Catherine, Richard, Evan & Daniel Hasler
My material is from an old loved shirt, but I kept it around because it was so comfortable - an old friend like Trinity. Trinity was a lifeline when I needed it most.
- Christopher Scholin
The Senior High youth group wove their mission trip T-shirt.
- Sarah Grant, Kathryn Shoemaker, Kirsten Campbell, Janet Mote, Maggie Schoeberlein, Porter Campbell, Griffin Devine, Tyler Nutter, Claire Santoro

11/16/2003

Trinity, our community, our family, all threads of our lives. Happy & grateful to share our thread with the whole.
- Jennifer & Mike Higginbotham, J.B., Clayton

11/23/2003

We brought some of the fabric of our lives to add to the fabric of our Trinity lives - Mom knitted sweaters for all of us from our yarn contributions! We hope this adds to the strength of Trinity's fabric.
- James, Megan, Ray & Kris Kerr
Our part of the Trinity weaving is a tartan called Flower of Scotland to represent our home - but we have two homes - one in America & one in Scotland!
- Tom & Norma Forrester
Our contribution to the Trinity weaving is Pat's house leader shirt for our Habitat House built for Harriet Carter in 2003.
- Jane & Pat Gibbons
(We) have contributed on this day one small part to the weaving of this church, this community, this world. Glory Be to God! May it be so with all that we do. May this weaving symbolize unity of Trinity with all God's creation.
- Dick & Cheryl McKinley
I am grateful for the opportunity to visit Jenn Courtney's church, friends & family on this beautiful Sunday before Thanksgiving 2003.
- Jeff Clodi
What a marvelous day! We are so blessed.
- Jenn Courtney
(We) have woven in a piece of the material used to make Karl's curtains in his nursery. Our family has been so welcomed here!
- Liz, Dave & Karl Nelson
To Trinity with love and gratitude for my years of growth, a church family for my family, a wonderful place to worship God!
- Judy Grabel
Thanks for all the friendships - warm, loving, fun, life-long.
- Betty Burnett

11/28/2003

Nonna's shawl - With Love,
- Sheila Kelley
- Anna & Josephine Delano
- Karen Coletti
We used ribbon from Kellie & Noah's baby clothes.
- Lori Luchtman-Jones, Kellie & Noah
Handspun camel down for John the Baptist
- Luise Hoffman

12/7/2003

It was a fun experience, & I felt really special to be a tiny part of something so great! Thank you dear Do for being a wonderful teacher. I'm glad it was you. Thank you God for bringing me here.
- Amy Rahm
Larry - blue; Joanna - pink; Isaac - yellow; Tina - green: Woven together in love and faith.
- the Newberrys
With the tie that Binds
- Richard Hatch
- Damayanthi Niles
multicolored feather
- Nora Swearingen
Silk of many colors spun by Luise woven during the sermon representing the Wise Men
- Joanne Roman

12/14/2003

We chose multi-hued, multi-textured yarn of blues and purples. Its combination of different shades and thicknesses reminds us of the diversity of our beloved Trinity family - past, present and future - and of the beauty and variety in God's creation.
- Harold Glad and Jan Schulte-Glad
Handspun rough wool for the simple girl, Mary, dyed with indigo for the "Queen of Heaven," the mother of Jesus.
- Luise Hoffman

12/21/2003

- Catherine, Bob, Blair and Marin Klostermeier
- Lisa Wells, Jason Wells, Juliet Wells Leckenby, Betty Wells
- Tim Merritt
- Katie Merritt
- Pat Courtney
- Becca Courtney
- Kitty Kirk
- Jan and Ben Hawks
The yellow string is for all of the happy times we have shared together and for all of the happy times to come! I love you all and am very blessed to have us all be at Trinity together!
- Megan Merritt
What an amazing place to be with my family & such an amazing extended family
- Jenn Courtney
Unbelievable! Praise God... to my family - j'adore!
- Pam & Lance LeLoup
In love, faith and celebration of our lives together - glowing like sunshine among the yuck and mud of life - Here's to us! The Kirk Clan and Trinity, my friends, my support - my loves!! xxxooo
- Kim Merritt
My entire life has found sunshine in my faith - This place has wrapped Fred, me and my family in constant love.
- Do and Fred Kirk
What does the Lord require? - To seek justice, love kindness & walk humbly with your God! Peace & love,
- Mark Merritt
The yarn we used came from Jim's sister Mary Helen Harris who is a weaver. Mary Helen learned to weave at Ghost Ranch in New Mexico. Jim comes from a large family of Presbyterian ministers & this yarn represents all of them as part of the fabric of our faith.
- Diane O'Brien & Jim Person
We would like to dedicate our weaving to the soldiers who cannot come home for Christmas and join their families. We pray for world peace.
- Connie Torretta and Luca Torretta
White alpaca and silk for baby Jesus - the new King.
- Luise Hoffman
Threads of sacrament - Barb, Tim & Matt (then 41/2) were married 22 years ago at Trinity (1981). Barb wore the wedding veil from which our threads are drawn. We have celebrated David's Baptism and the Confirmation of both Matt and David. intertwined in Barb's veil are ribbons from Matt's wedding and black and gold ribbons from St. Olaf where David goes to college. The threads of our lives interwoven into the fabric of the church which is warmly wrapped back around us, nurturing our lives in the way of Christ.
- the Rands

12/28/2003

Green thread to represent life and growing and the support and loving this community gave to me and my family. Orange thread to represent the joy and passion which comes when the spirit comes among us as we sing and dance and learn together.
- Judy Giraud
The Gordon dress plaid is a symbol of our family and that is why we chose to weave it in. Each new member of our family is given some article of clothing made of the plaid. In Scotland the tartans represent family and tradition. For us it is the same.
- Cricket & Brian Gordon
We appreciate the opportunity to participate in weaving this tapestry with our children, Kevin & Rachel, and with their congregation from whom we, as visitors, sense a genuine welcome in the body of Christ.
- Dan & Jane Bowell
The color of a rainbow chosen by our children, gifts from God! What a marvelous testament to the life of this family of faith that we love so dearly. Peace & grace to all.
- Charley, Andrea, Matthew & Lindsey Royce
- Mieke Vandersall

1/4/2004

Our choices of purple-y-blue (Jane) and yellow-green (Milt) were expressions of our deep and abiding pleasure at being part of this creative and faithful community that is Trinity. Thanks be to God!
- Jane and Milt Rand
Surrounded for these many years by the love and grace of the community at Trinity, we chose a rainbow yarn to give thanks for each and all in our Trinity family - and red to celebrate the Spirit which binds us together at all times!
- Jody & Walter Robbins
Beautiful!
- Jill Settle
- Caron Settle
- Bob Settle
We're so excited to be part of this church family!
- the Hotalings
What a blessing to be a part of the fabric of Trinity Church
- Barbara, Rebecca & Claire Santoro
- Linda Peterson, & Kristin, Erin & Ryan McKenzie
We've had years with this church, so it's fun to be a part of this.
- Margaret Smith
I'm so thankful for this family of faith.
- Judy Thomsen
With Christ's love to all!
- Jerry & Paula Royce
What a beautiful church to visit. Blessings!
- Brian and Jillia White

1/8/2004

For Ola Dunham, died, aged 90, August 2003
- Betty Dew
To Ola, my good friend
- Virginia Parks
In honor and memory of Ola who taught us all it was "fine" to be young at heart no matter our age.
- Ruth Cobb
Remembering one of the "saints" of Trinity Church - always loving, always filled with the love of the Lord!
- Do Kirk
A piece from a blue and white coverlet woven by Tom's great grandmother (wool was spun by her as well) and bright rainbow "eyelash" yarn - a mixture of the old and the new reminding us of the importance of both - a sense of history while moving forward.
- Ruth and Tom Cobb

1/9/2004

This is a rainbow shoelace that belonged to Todd.
- Ann & Don Weems
...and a piece of rainbow stole given to me at the time I was elected Moderator of Presbytery.
- Don Weems
White and Gold Ribbon - Love & Peace
- Jack Lawrence
burgundy grosgrain
- Sally Dunn
Cardinal Red - We love Do
- Sam Lawrence
beige ribbon
- Jay Lawrence

1/11/2004

Green yarn
- James Shoemaker
Lavender yarn
- Joanna Shoemaker
Lavender yarn
- Kate Shoemaker
orange, red, yellow, lavender feather yarn
- Mary Nielsen
orange, red, yellow, purple feather
- Laura Shoemaker
The Confirmation Class -
13 separate strands representing each of us as individuals - seeing, understanding and questioning faith! 13 strands woven into one - we are one in Christ - we are one in this group.
- Kim & Mark Merritt, James Kelton, Nick Weible, Blair Klostermeier, Branden Gary, Liza Schmidt, Kelly Jones, Laura Shoemaker, Zach Roman, Anna Swearingen, Jamie Schoeberlein, Brian Min, Wyndham Grey
- Diane & Tom Young
We're adding ribbons from our wedding (in 1987!), an event that all our family celebrated.
- John Klein, Liz Childs & Will Childs-Klein
Yarn & ribbon from Lorraine's knitting, Ed's guitar string
- Suzanne & James Joyce, Sarah, Kristen & Tom Grant, Kelley Joyce, Lorraine & Ed Magee
- Lynn & Evan Reid
- Ken & Emily Kelton
We chose three colors to represent three blankies that have been important in our lives. Green for Anna's blankie, blue for Bryant's & the multicolored yarn for Neal's
- The Thompsons - Jeff, Christy, Anna, Bryant & Neal
- Maggie, Eleanor, Stacey & Chris Carman
- The Serfass family
Eccl. 12:6
- Evelyn Patterson
- Elizabeth Early
I twisted together rough twine with a brightly-colored irregular yarn. The roughness of the twine represents the rough edges of my soul & the struggles I've experienced. The multicolored yarn represents the joy & color in my life. I twisted them because here at Trinity I've been able to express both sides of who I am in Christ. Thank God for this community!
- Stacy Shupe
white - faith and hope
blue - peace and a beautiful sky
brown - earth and nature

Today is a beautiful sunny day - maybe we will go hiking and enjoy being outdoors together. Much to be thankful for!
- The Mins - Linda, Brian and Brianna
- The Weibles: Greg, Ann and nick and four-legged family: Homer, Blazer and Robbie
Our weaving is part of Pam's flight suit she used while flying into Baghdad during the Iraq war. The prayers, love and support of this congregation during this 50th year brought her home safe and helped our family more than we can ever express!
- Sandy & Steve Norkaitis

1/12/2004

I wove the purple and lilac yarn in in memory of my mother Mrs. T. Keleko - her favorite colors.
- Doyin Ajuwape
I am Doyin Ajuwape's sister-in-law & I assisted in weaving the purple & lilac yarn in memory of my mother-in-law, Mrs. T. O. Keleko. I live in Nigeria.
- Tomi Keleko
Two red yarns woven:
1 (small diameter) from Oakland, MD from grandmother of special friend Lorie
1 (larger diameter) from New York City my birthplace and chosen w/Lorie
- Michael Krivonak
We chose faded blue denim from a pair of worn-out overalls donated by Harold - Jesse Tree procurer, craftsman and handyman supreme, and green knit fabric from a Trinity t-shirt provided by Jan, former Chair and long-time member of the Evangelism Commission. The two strands were intertwined, just as our lives are intertwined in this community of faith. We met at Trinity, were married here, and here we remain - grateful and joyful!
- Harold Glad and Jan Schulte-Glad
I couldn't think of one cloth significant or representative of our whole family. I was excited to weave when we could all choose significant cloth/material of our own. I chose a string of beads I bought in Africa - ostrich egg shell beads & porcupine quill. It's too heavy for me to wear, but represents my call to ministry, the place where Dan & I became friends, the importance of mission & outreach which is central to Trinity! I love the way the children's cloth is sandwiched in the middle of ours - it does look like a family weaving after all! It's beautiful.
- Linda Anderson-Little
Our three children wove strips from a baby blanket that covered all three of them. As this blanket covered them with warmth as they started life, the love of Trinity covers them as they continue to grow.
- Daniel, age 9
- Jacob, age 7
- Leah, age 5
- Dan & Linda Anderson-Little
On Sunday, January 11, 2004 I wove a stole into the Fabric of Our Faith. The stole was given to me by the members of Avondale Presbyterian Church in Chicago, where I served as student pastor while at McCormick Seminary. The stole is Pentecost red with silver doves encircling the world. The stole has 47 pieces of fringe on it - one for each of the 46 members of the church and one for the angel that watched over the congregation. I pray that that angel would watch over us at Trinity.

On Monday, Jan 12, 2004 I wove with my family - Linda, Daniel, Jacob & Leah. I wove a piece of my favorite tie-dyed T-shirt. It's rainbow colors on a bright fuchsia background - It represents the joyous beauty of God's creation and my great desire to have fun!

I'm glad to be in the service!
- Rev. Dan Anderson-Little - 6 days away from my 5th Anniversary at Trinity
The Staff of Trinity Presbyterian Church - January 14, 2004
Waited until the last minute to weave but so happy to be part of the fabric that is Trinity! I wove black, white and red yarn: black & white for the colors of the keys on the piano and organ; also the color of printed music; red for the Spirit, who empowers and inspires my work in the church. I wish us all the best as we continue on into God's glorious future and pray that our music ministry will always glorify our loving, gracious and creative God!!
- Paul Vasile, Minister of Music
I chose a multi-colored thread that represents the different colors of my family and how God has used the differences in color to open my eyes to his love for all peoples. I am very happy to have been a part of Trinity's weaving.
- Karon Bilbrey, Church Administrator
I chose green for growth! And we're growing!
- Dan Anderson-Little
Wild and warm. Just liked my fabric. Thank you for accepting my ministry here at Trinity. I have made some true friendships. Fondly,
- Linda Baechle
It is fun and love to be weaving and thanks to Miss Dolores for doing this. Thank you,
- Birty Hodgson