Mission Statement

We are an inclusive and reconciling Christian congregation, growing in our discipleship with Jesus Christ.  We aspire to love God, our neighbors, and ourselves.  We welcome all people to participate in the life and ministries of this church.  We care for and support one another.  We reach out to  our brothers and sisters near and far.

......... ongoing mission projects include:

• Christmas Card Tree with the money sent to UMCOR United Methodist Committee on Relief.
• The Membership Cultivation and Care Committee to encourage new members and
to retain current membership. “Ask Me” badges are used.
• Evenings of Welcome for prospective new members.
• Rally Days for Sunday School each September.
• The Askew Angels who create and share baby quilts with a baby at his/her baptism
and sick babies. Prayer shawls are delivered to folks who are homebound or ill.
• The Good Shepherds who make monthly telephone calls or visits to elderly
members of the congregation.
• Serve the noontime meal at LIFEBRIDGE in Salem on 1st Saturday of each month.
• Organize, accept, & deliver food donations to Danvers“People-People”Food Pantry 1st Sunday each month.

Missions to Nicaragua have been ongoing for several years. A group of six visited in
April of 2007. They carried suitcases containing toiletries, school supplies, and medicines. They met with the pastors of two independent Christian churches in the Las Flores community. Upon return, Holy Trinity voted to partner with these churches and support them with supplies such as desks, pencils and other items.

In the spring of 2006, after the devastating destruction of Hurricane Katrina,
members of Holy Trinity formed the Danvers Ecumenical Katrina Relief Team and traveled to New Orleans carrying with them many needed items. A truck was used to bring lumber, medical and school supplies. They were met with unimaginable disaster. Wearing protective clothing, they pitched in to gut homes and begin the process of rebuilding. Members of the team stayed at the Rayne United Methodist Church. The team returned to New Orleans for a third time in March 2008.

The Outreach Committee established a Danvers “Disaster Relief Fund” after the
explosion of November 21, 2006 in Danversport. Generous support and response was
received including a contribution from the Rayne United Methodist Church in New Orleans.

The Health Ministries Committee celebrated its first birthday in the fall of 2000, with
Susan Webb as its Chairperson. Their first undertaking was to sponsor a health fair at the Church. Since then, they have been an active and vital part of our Church. They offer a variety of services such as:
• A blood pressure clinic twice a month.
• A Teddy Bear Clinic for our inanimate friends.
• A personal health record to be used with CVS’ “Vial for Life.”
• A “Salad Walk” to encourage healthy eating.
• Passed a resolution in 2004 on “Health Care Justice.”
• Address seasonal issues, such as flu-season and prevention of falls.