Hurricane Sandy

Surviving Sandy: Trinity Church Holds a Concert of Thanks

It's time for Woodbridge to give thanks.

We survived Hurricane Sandy. Now it's time to give thanks that we are all here, alive, and together. That's what Trinity Church is doing this Saturday, November 10, at 2 pm. They are holding a Concert of Thanks, part of the church's concert series. The Framework Acoustic Jazz Ensemble is featured this Saturday. The concert features Joseph Frame on guitar, Willy Ryan on upright bass, Christian Kisala on vibraphone, Dave Wilson on sax and flute, and Michael Robbins on violin.  The concert's only cost of admission is that you bring non-perishable food, clothing and blankets for those in need. For more information, call 732-634-7422. Follow Woodbridge Patch on Facebook, Twitter and sign up for the daily newsletter.

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Ethnic Food Fare Tonight at Trinity Church

Go around the world without leaving Woodbridge.

Love trying different types of cuisine? Check out Trinity Church tonight. They'll be holding an Around the World food festival tonight from 5 pm to 8 pm. Sample an all-you-can-eat buffet for a mere $12.  The exotic cuisines include dishes from Germany, Italy, Sri Lanka, Poland, Hungary, the Caribbean, Japan, Ireland, Greece, and England, as well as Native American and South American foods.  Great music will accompany your dining experience. Tickets will be for sale at the door. For more information, call the Church Office at 732-634-7422, ext. 10 or Runi at 732-910-5625. Follow Woodbridge Patch on Facebook, Twitter and sign up for the daily newsletter.

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Trinity Church Celebrates 150 Historic Years in Current Building

An exhibit, running through June 5 at the Barron Arts Center, features photographs, archival documents, and other items from the Rahway Ave. church.

The Trinity Church has a long and storied history that spans three buildings and over 300 years in Woodbridge.  Just down Rahway Avenue from the church, the Barron Arts Center is celebrating with an exhibit featuring photographs, artwork, and artifacts from Trinity Church’s collection. The exhibit, which runs until June 5th, is part of an anniversary celebration for the church, which has been in its currently building for 150 years. “The exhibit was mainly put together by Martha Webb, who is probably one of our oldest parishioners,” said Father Robert Counselman of the Trinity Church.  “Or at least, the one with the best memory.  She remembers quite a bit of what’s happened here.” Included in the exhibit are newspaper articles on the …

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No Sadness At the Soup Kitchen

Guests at Trinity Church's Friday meal enjoy the fellowship as well as the food

The phrase "soup kitchen" isn't warm and cozy. For most people, it seem to recall grainy black-and-white film footage of the Great Depression, with raggedy homeless men lined up on a sidewalk for a cup of soup and a bit of bread, rocking back and forth to keep warm. There's nothing at the Trinity Episcopal Church soup kitchen that's even remotely like that cliche. For the past fifteen years, the soup kitchen at Trinity Episcopal Church hasn't just been for those who are experiencing economic hardship. It is also been a place for members of the community to gather and socialize while enjoying a warm meal at the end of the week.  And it's not just the soup. On Fridays from 11:00am to 1:30pm, the common room in the back of the building …

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