Newsletter, Bulletin and Communications Information
We want to help your ministry share its news clearly and keep our church family informed and connected. Please submit complete, confirmed information and follow the deadlines below.
A New Way to Submit Newsletter Content
You can now submit newsletter articles, announcements, ministry updates, graphics, and photos through our simple online form. Please complete a separate form for each item and include information that is ready for publication.
December Newsletter Deadline: Monday, November 9, 2026, at 12 noon
Due to the upcoming holidays, the December deadline is earlier than usual.
Click the Submit Newsletter Content button below to send your content.
What to Include
For announcements and events, provide all applicable details:
Ministry or event name
Complete announcement or article text
Event date, time, and location
Cost, registration link, and registration deadline
Contact name and email address or phone number to publish
Final graphics or photos, if available
For bulletin, E-News, website, worship slide, social media, or Realm requests, email Renee. In your email, include where you would like the announcement shared and when promotion should begin and end.
For monthly newsletter submissions, use the online form above.
Submit only complete, confirmed information and working registration links.
Incomplete submissions may delay publication.
Communication Channels
TRUMC shares information through the Sunday worship bulletin, Weekly E-News, monthly newsletter, website, church master calendar, worship slides, social media, and Realm.
Staff will determine placement based on timing, relevance, available space, and the church’s overall communications schedule. Submission does not guarantee publication in every requested channel.
Communication Deadlines
Sunday Worship Bulletin
Email announcements to renee@trumc.org by Monday at 12 noon for the following Sunday’s bulletin. Late submissions may be held for a future bulletin or shared through another appropriate channel.
Weekly E-News
Email information by Wednesday at 12 noon. Weekly E-News is distributed on Friday afternoons and includes Sunday worship information, announcements, upcoming events, and ministry opportunities.
Monthly Newsletter
Use the Submit Newsletter Content button above. The regular deadline is 12 noon on the 18th of the preceding month.
December 2026 exception: Submit content by Monday, November 9, at 12 noon.
The newsletter is generally mailed and shared electronically during the first week of the month. Earlier deadlines will be announced for holidays and combined editions. Late submissions may be held for a future edition.
The newsletter welcomes ministry stories, articles, member reflections, mission updates, upcoming opportunities, and photos from church activities.
Website and Church Calendar
Email requests at least two weeks before the event. Notify Renee promptly if an event is postponed, relocated, canceled, or otherwise changed.
Worship Slides
Email requests by Monday at 12 noon for the following Sunday. Keep wording brief and provide clear, final graphics or photos.
Social Media
Email requests at least one week before the desired publication date. Include complete event details, a preferred posting date, registration information, and approved graphics or photos. Posting dates depend on the church’s overall communications schedule.
Major Events and Churchwide Promotions
Email requests four to six weeks before the event. Early notice allows time to coordinate promotion across appropriate church communication channels.
Editing and Publication Guidelines
All submissions are reviewed by staff and may be edited for clarity, length, accuracy, grammar, consistency, and available space.
Please proofread your content and obtain any necessary ministry approval before submitting.
Sign Up for Weekly News and Updates
Stay connected with the ministries and activities of Trenholm Road United Methodist Church. Weekly E-News arrives each Friday afternoon with worship information, church announcements, upcoming events, fellowship opportunities, mission projects, and ways to serve.
Subscribers may also receive weather-related closures, bereavement notices, schedule changes, and other timely churchwide updates.
Use the email sign-up form directly below to receive church news and updates.
Text and SMS Communications
TRUMC may use text messages for church updates, event reminders, schedule changes, closures, and emergency announcements.
For help joining the texting service, call 803-254-6695 or email byrnie@trumc.org.
Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. Reply HELP for assistance or STOP to unsubscribe.
Trenholm Road United Methodist Church does not share text-message opt-in information or consent with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
Monthly Newsletter Archive
Current and previous editions of the TRUMC newsletter are available below. Select an edition to read or download it.
Trenholm Road UMC Texting & SMS Privacy Policy
At Trenholm Road UMC , we prioritize the privacy of our community members. We are committed to safeguarding the information collected through our Texting and SMS services. This policy outlines the information we collect, how we use it, and your rights and choices regarding this information, ensuring compliance with communication laws and best practices.
How to Opt-In
To join our Texting and SMS service, please go to the contact page and click the box to receive texts from [Company Name].
Information Collection
When you use our Texting and SMS services, we may collect the following:
Your name, email, and mobile phone number.
Any additional information you voluntarily share.
Technical information, such as your device type and phone carrier, to improve service performance.
How We Use Your Information
The information collected through our Texting and SMS services is used to:
Send timely communications, including updates about services, events, and community initiatives.
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
Occasionally send promotional messages about Trenholm Road UMC initiatives, unless you opt out.
Sharing of Information
Mobile information will not be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our Texting and SMS services. These providers are contractually obligated to:
Maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.
Use your information solely for the purpose of supporting our services.
Your information may also be disclosed if required by law or to comply with national security or law enforcement requests.
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our Texting and SMS services and fulfill our legal obligations.
Message Frequency
Message frequency may vary based on your preferences or activity.
Updates to This Policy
This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on our website.
SMS TEXT MESSAGING TERMS and CONDITIONS
You agree to receive informational messages (appointment reminders, account notifications,
etc.) from Trenholm Road UMC. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.
For help, reply HELP call us at: (803) 254-6695 or email us at byrnie@trumc.org. You can opt-out at any time by replying STOP."