Trinity
Methodist
Church
GROWING TOGETHER IN CHRIST
The church is made of ordinary people brought together by God, each gifted in different ways so that together we can know and serve Jesus with joy. Come and see where you fit into the Body of Christ.
Member Spotlight:
RUSSELL & CANDACE
Music Director & Treasurer
“The music at Trinity Methodist Church has a unique blend… organ, harp, saxophone; a choir that sings mostly traditional music but also gets involved with more contemporary styles.”
WORSHIP
Worship is the heartbeat of Trinity Methodist Church. Generations of people have praised God for His blessings in good times and bad in our historic sanctuary. Join us in person, or watch our services online, to share in our worship from the heart.
You can also participate as:
- Greeters – Welcoming and directing guests
- Ushers – Collecting offerings and facilitating communion
- Acolytes – Opening and closing the service by lighting candles symbolizing the Light of Christ
- Liturgists – Helping lead worship by reading scripture and other parts of the service
- Praise leaders – Leading congregational singing
MUSIC
The Psalm writer urges us to “Serve the Lord with gladness, come before him with joyful singing.” Music is a powerful response to God’s grace. (Psalm 100: 1-2; Colossians 3: 16)
Join us at Trinity to share inspiring music in a variety of styles including traditional hymns, gospel, contemporary, and classical from our choir, guest performers and accompanists. If you love making music, blend your talents with ours to praise Almighty God!
- Sanctuary Choir
- Soloists
- Instrumentalists
- Sound/video technicians
MUSIC LEADERSHIP
RUSSELL SAUNDERS
Music Director
Music is literally in Russell’s DNA… There was always music in his home, both sacred and secular. After starting piano at 4, he won two consecutive European competitions for 16-17 year olds in original music composition and orchestration. During college, he paid tuition by being the choir director for several churches, including Catholic, Presbyterian, and Baptist. Now, we believe the Lord has led him to Trinity and called him to bring people to worship through music.
ACCOMPANISTS
DAVE MCKAY
Guest Instrumentalist, Keyboards
Dave McKay began his professional career as an educator, arranger-composer, pianist and worship leader in Cincinnati over 25 years ago. He is an instructor in Music Theory & Composition and Music Technology at Belmont University, and has appeared, recorded and collaborated with a number of acclaimed Christian artists including Maranatha Praise Band, Derric Johnson, Leann and Carl Albrecht, Lynn DeShazo and Denyce Graves. www.twodavidsmusic.com
MARILYN MANKA
Guest Instrumentalist, Keyboards
Marilyn is a third-generation pianist/organist who played for her first church service at age 10. Honoring God through music is a central part of her life. She has served several local churches as pianist/organist as well as directing choirs for adults, children and handbells. She is a skilled accompanist who wants the music she selects and performs to enhance the worship service and touch people’s hearts.
KATE ROGERS
HARP
Kate Rogers accompanies our choir and congregation on harp on alternate weeks. With a degree in harp performance from the Curtis Institute of Music, Kate performed regularly at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. In Nashville, she performs for weddings and private events, as a studio musician for tv, movies and video games, and substitutes with the Nashville Symphony.
MATT ROGERS
SAXOPHONE
DISCIPLESHIP
God's word continually urges His people to study and meditate on scripture to avoid evil and know His ways. (2 Timothy 2: 15; Psalm 119: 11) Adult groups meet regularly at our facility for discipleship, prayer, fellowship and ministry. Click here to request our weekly newsletter, Trinity Times, for dates and times, etc. We’d love to have you!
- Sunday School @ 10 for Adults and Children
- Wednesday Bible study @ 11
- Women’s Ministry Group
- Men’s Ministry Group
Kids And Teens Discipleship
Join our growing Sunday School for kids meeting each Sunday at 10.
MONTHLY FIRST SUNDAY
FELLOWSHIP MEALS
If it isn’t obvious by now, we enjoy being together! Join us after worship on the first Sunday of each month* for a potluck dinner –we’d love to meet you over a hot, delicious meal!
*Please confirm specific dates in our weekly newsletter.
TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH
2084 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN | (615) 794-2665
Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 AM Central Time
Adult Sunday School: 10:00 AM