Presence and Ministries of Trinity Las Américas
Pastor Priscilla and TLA’s care team visit to church members for encouragement, friendship, and fellowship through dialogue, Scripture, and prayer.
TLA's pastor and members share the good news of Jesus, reaching out in ministries of community and care. Numerous groups gather for fellowship, study, and service:
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Rug-hooking/craft monthly group with women from Aldersgate UMC and others outside our congregations
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Spanish Bible Study and potluck weekly
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Contemplative Outreach of Central Iowa and Prairie Fire connections
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Nature walks at parks trails led monthly by a TLA member
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Lectionary study group with many TLA members and friends
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Tradition of altar and remembrance for Día de los Muertos
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Dedicated Outreach Resource person for translation and community care
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TLA is a member of AMOS and the Rainbow Faith Coalition
Beyond Trinity Las Américas as a United Methodist congregation, the church building is home to community outreach from four entities.
The icons below link to these entities and partners.
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CFUM (Children and Family Urban Movement) serving Breakfast Club, Supper Club for the community, before-and-after school and summer programs for children, through dedicated staff and volunteers
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8CC (8th & College Connections) provids ELL (English Language Learner) for Spanish speakers in fall and spring terms
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New Roots Community Garden
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Weekly food distribution by Des Moines Mutual Aid
