The latest news from Trinity Cathedral

July 30, 2019

The Feast of the Transfiguration

Please join us for worship on Tuesday, August 6 at 6:00 pm in the Cathedral, for The Feast of the Transfiguration.

Then from a cloud came a voice that said, "This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!" (Luke 9:28-36)

Childcare will be provided, please email Jean Knowlton at [email protected] to reserve your child's spot and ensure that we have safe church ratios in place.

*Please note dinner will not follow the service due to the kitchen renovation.

Have you had a busy summer?

Has your summer been flying by? We understand! Long summer days and busy schedules can make it hard to get everything done. However, Trinity relies on your pledges and contributions not only throughout the year, but especially in the summer , when being out of a routine makes it hard to attend church on Sunday, or to remember to send in your pledge.

If you have not been able to keep up with your pledge, or if you have not been at church to make an offering, please consider doing so today . Please click here to access our online giving page.

If you need help locating your pledge balance, please click here for instructions . If you would prefer to mail in a check for your pledge or offering, please send it to Trinity Cathedral, 1100 Sumter St, Columbia SC 29201. You can also drop a check or cash by the Cathedral offices during business hours (Monday through Friday, 9 am - 5 pm).

Reception Welcoming Laura Rosier

Please join us this evening, Tuesday, July 30, at 5:30 pm in the Choir Room for a reception welcoming Laura Rosier to our staff. Laura will be leading the music for our 6 pm Keenan Chapel service and will be working part-time in the music office as our music administrator.

Trinity Recovery and Support Ministry's August Event

Did you know that the misuse of opioids can result in devastating long-term legal consequences? Please join the Trinity Recovery and Support Ministry to learn more at their event on Wednesday, August 7, from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm in Satterlee Hall. The event will feature two guest speakers, Mr. Clarke Newton and Mr. Joseph "Hilik" Shenkar, who will share powerful information about the legal issues surrounding opioid misuse.

Childcare will be available, and will feature a pizza dinner and a movie. To sign up your children, please email Bibs Babson at [email protected] . For more information or for any questions about the event, please contact Mary Ellen Haile at [email protected] .

Bazaar Cross Pre-Sale

The second pre-sale of the Trinity Cross jewelry (formerly sold at the Trinity Bookstore) is underway from now until August 10. The crosses are made by Michael's Jewelry to benefit the Bazaar. To view more about the jewelry, including a price list, please click here . If you would like to place your order, please click here to do so anytime before the August 10 deadline. For any questions regarding the sale, please contact Bonnie Tucker, Bazaar Co-Chair, at [email protected] .

Dean Jones' Sabbatical Experience

On Sunday, August 18, at 9:15 am during the formation hour, Dean Jones will be giving an overview of his sabbatical. Please join him for "What I Experienced on My Sabbatical" to hear about all of the experiences he had, as well as the knowledge gained, during this time.

To read Dean Jones' previous three sabbatical updates, please click here .

All Trinity Reads

You are invited to participate in one of the several All Trinity Reads book groups that will meet this fall. Groups will begin meeting in September, and details about meeting dates and times will be published in the upcoming issue of Cathedral Connections .

The book we will read this fall is What is Anglicanism? by The Very Reverend Dr. Urban Holmes III, former Dean of the School of Theology at the University of the South.

You can order a copy of this book by clicking here to complete the order form starting today, until Wednesday, August 21. Books will be ordered the following day and will be shipped to Trinity. Those who have placed orders through the order form will receive a notification when the books have arrived and are ready for pickup at Trinity.

Please visit our website at trinitysc.org/alltrinityreads for more information or to place your order.

Save the Date for the Blessing of the Backpacks

The Blessing of the Backpacks will be held Sunday, August 25, at the 10:30 am service in the Cathedral. Bring any school items you would like to be blessed before we journey into a new school year.

We will also be collecting donations for the children of W.A. Perry School, and St. Lawrence Place. Donations can be dropped off at the Welcome Center anytime starting today, and these donations will be blessed during the service on August 25 as well. Flash drives are the primary need, but items like backpacks, composition notebooks, hand sanitizer, kleenex and many other items are needed as well. Please click here for the complete list of items.

If you have any questions, please contact Bibs Babson, Director for Children and Families, at [email protected].

Environmental Committee Liaisons Needed

The Diocesan Committee on Environmental Stewardship and Justice is offering an opportunity for Trinity parishioners to serve as environmental liaisons to the committee. Trinity liaisons work with the committee to identify projects of interest to Trinity, using material and support provided by the committee. For more information, or to volunteer, contact Canon Dorian DelPriore or Kathy Robinson, [email protected] .

Family Recovery Meetings Offered by the Trinity Recovery and Support Ministry

An individual's Substance Use Disorder (SUD) greatly affects their family and friends, and as a result these families need support, education, and encouragement during the recovery process. Trinity's Recovery and Support Ministry will be hosting a weekly group meeting that provides both the information and guidance that families need to deal with the immediate crises of substance abuse. We will also provide the ongoing support that is needed to make the necessary and often painful choices that SUD recovery requires.

Beginning August 5, any adult who has a family member or loved one with a Substance Use Disorder is encouraged to join us each Monday from 6 pm - 7:30 pm in Room 114. For more information, please contact Kay Roman at 803.738.7043 or Richard Breibart at 803.261.6577.

Yoga with Ellen

Yoga with Ellen classes on Tuesday mornings will be held on July 30, August 20 and 27. Classes meet in Room 222 at 10 am, and the cost is $10 per class. For more information, please contact Ellen Yaghjian at 803.528.7461 or [email protected] .