Serve Our Neighbors
Faith In Action
The Faith in Action Committee at Trinity is committed to providing opportunities to stand with our neighbors and seek a more just and compassionate world.
Faith in Action will step in to organize the Summer Soup Kitchen on June 14, July 12, and August 14. If you’re willing to help plan, cook, or serve on any of these dates, please reach out to the church office.
Summer Soup Kitchen
Shine the Light (Thursdays Evenings)
Inspired by the Beacons of Light movement, the Evanston Interfaith Clergy and Leaders (EICL) invites the community to gather each Thursday from 5:00–5:30 PM for a simple, visible act of hope and solidarity. As part of the growing nationwide interfaith movement known as “Shine the Light,” neighbors stand publicly with handmade signs affirming human dignity, compassionate democracy, and support for those targeted by cruelty and fear.
Gather at any of the Evanston locations (people will be present at all three each week): Dempster & Ridge; Chicago & Main; and Central Street & Lincolnwood Drive (near Hartigan’s Ice Cream). This is a low-barrier, 30-minute public witness. Bring a sign (or we’ll have one for you), and stand with your neighbors. If you’d like to attend with other Trinity members, contact the church office. Please note that the time will change this spring as the days get longer, so check for updates. To learn more, check out these articles from Ms. Magazine and Union Theological Seminary.
Ongoing Service & Outreach Opportunities
Little Free Pantry
The Little Free Pantry is a simple way you can make a real impact on food insecurity in our community. Nonperishable food donations can be dropped off anytime outside by the pantry, and monetary gifts are also welcome to help restock essential items.
Worship Assistants
Volunteers are needed to assist with Worship throughout the year. Roles include ushers, greeters, lay ministers, lectors, communion assistants, and more. Click here to learn more and sign up.
Coffee Hour Hosts
Help create a warm and welcoming space by hosting coffee hour. It’s easy, fun, and a meaningful way to serve! You can opt for set-up from 8:30–9:30 AM or clean-up from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM. Sign up today at the “See-Sign-Serve” table in the Gathering Space.
SNAPGap—June
For the June distribution of items at the Vineyard Food Pantry, SNAPGap has selected bar soap and deodorant, along with Interfaith Action’s monthly purchase of toilet paper. SNAPGap is Interfaith Action of Evanston’s periodic collection of items that are essential but not covered by federal SNAP assistance. Donations are due by Monday, June 22. Items can be purchased online by clicking here or dropped off at First Presbyterian Church, 1427 Chicago Ave, on Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM or on Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 AM–12:30 PM.
Anti-Hunger Ministry
At Trinity, our mission is to transform lives by living the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We do this through service to fight hunger in our community and beyond. We provide food, resources, and hope to those in need through meal prep, food collections, and partnerships with local and global organizations. Learn more through the button below.
May Mission Possible:
Lutheran Campus Ministry at Northwestern University
This month’s Mission Possible focus supports Lutheran Campus Ministry at Northwestern University (LCMNU), a faith community just down the road in Evanston that walks alongside college students during one of the most formative seasons of their lives.
LCMNU is a place where students are welcomed into worship, shared meals, Bible study, service, and honest conversation about faith and life. It is a ministry that offers both grounding and community as students navigate academics, identity, vocation, and belief in a fast-paced university environment.
Trinity is grateful to be part of this story in a tangible way. Members of our congregation help provide meals for LCMNU’s Wednesday night worship, offering hospitality that helps students gather around the table. We also give thanks for the many connections between Trinity and Northwestern through students, alumni, and families in our congregation.
To learn more about LCMNU, visit: www.lcmnorthwestern.org
You can support this ministry by donating via check to the church office, using your bank’s bill-pay, or giving online (please note “Mission Possible” on your gift).
