Generous Tables, Gracious Spaces: Epiphany Forum Series

Sundays, 1/11-2/8, 11:15 am, Lloyd Forum

Our Forums this season (Jan. 11-Feb. 8) will intertwine our program year (Grateful Hearts and Gracious Lives) theme with the nuance of Epiphany's transformation of space: what spaces are ready to welcome God and God's people?

January 11: What Can a Body Do? Encountering the Built World from a Different Angle, with Sara Hendren

We are joined by guest speaker Sara Hendren, an artist, design researcher, writer, and professor at Northeastern University. Her bookWhat Can A Body Do? How We Meet the Built World explores the the ways our many bodies meet our technologies, designed products, and built environments — in ways that liberate and constrain our lives.

January 18: Who is Invited? Welcoming Bodies, Movement and Joy, with Gays for Patsy

When we think of spaces which allow for connection, joy and celebration, who feels as though they are invited and safe in them? Join members of Boston's Gays for Patsy (you may have seen them line dance through the Pride Parade!) to hear about the work they have done in fostering spaces to encourage friendship, movement and dance. And yes, we will be learning a few line dances with them!

January 25: What Does It Mean for Trinity to Be a 'Gracious Space'? with the Rev. Morgan S. Allen, Rector

February 1 & 8: What Does It Look Like to Be ‘Gracious’ with Grace? Exploring Developments in Sacramental Practice, with the Rev. Brandon Ashcraft

Centering Prayer Workshop

Sat., 1/10, 11 am - 2 pm, Lloyd Forum

Centering Prayer is a contemplative prayer method which is characterized by silence and an intention to grow closer to God. Contemplative prayer is centuries old and practiced by all of the world’s mainstream religions. It is an opening of our minds and hearts, beyond thoughts, words and emotions. It’s the act of simply resting in the presence of God. Hosted by Center for Contemplative Living. Join us for an introductory workshop to learn more about how to practice this ancient prayer method. We will watch together at Trinity and a light lunch will be provided.

Sign up here.

Godparents Sunday

Sun., 1/11, At all services, Church

Cake at 9 am, Commons

On Sun., Jan. 11 we invite you to bring your godparents or invite your godchildren to church with you as we celebrate baptisms and give thanks for all of our godparents and godchildren in our parish family. We will have a special prayer for godparents and godchildren in all of our liturgies. No matter what age, godparents commit to praying for their godchildren and raising them up in the faith. Come give thanks for all those who walk in faith with us. There will be cake served at the Coffee and Community Hour at 9 am.

Listen for Trinity on BBC3 Early Friday Morning

Fri., 1/9, 4:30 am Boston time, online at bbc.co.uk

Director of Music Colin Lynch was interviewed this week by a team from BBC Radio 3, who are visiting five cities across the US and began their trip in Boston; they are covering the America250 celebration. The BBC team was taken to the Sanctuary where they asked Colin a few questions about the art & architecture of the building, the historic organs, the congregation, and music at Trinity. Colin played two pieces on the organ, ‘Air’ from Suite No. 1 by Florence Price, and 'Prelude and Fugue in B major' by Marcel Dupré.

You can listen online to the Boston piece at 4:30 am, Boston time, tomorrow, Fri., Jan. 9, at bbc.co.uk.

Trinity 101

Sun., 1/25, 12:30 pm, Commons

New to Trinity or newly returning? Trinity 101 is a three-week introduction to the parish that explores the fullness of our community life, spanning worship & music, formation, outreach, fellowship, pastoral care, and more. Join us on three consecutive Sundays at 12:30 pm (following the Formation Hour) to meet clergy and ministry leaders, explore Trinity’s mission and ministries, and discover your path into deeper belonging. Lunch will be served.

To register, email bashcraft@trinitychurchboston.org.

2026 Pledge Envelopes Available for Pickup at Parish House

If you requested weekly or monthly envelopes for fulfilling your 2026 pledge commitment, they are now ready for pickup at the Parish House desk! If you prefer that we mail them to you, please contact Ann MacDonald in Trinity's Stewardship Office; all envelopes not picked up after Sunday, January 18 will be mailed. 

P.S. If you have not yet pledged, there's still time! Make your 2026 commitment today.

Serve Your Neighbor at Rosie’s Place

Sun., 1/18, 2-5 pm, Rosie’s Place, 889 Harrison Ave, Boston

We return to Rosie’s Place, the oldest women’s shelter in the country, to prepare and serve dinner to the shelter’s guests. The Rosie's Place staff designs the menu, they just need our hands and hearts to prepare and serve the meal! No kitchen experience is necessary. Volunteers must be 16 years of age. You can notify ministry leader Joan Horgan of your interest by completing the form at trinitychurchboston.org/rosiesplace.

RSVP for Family Night at the MFA

Fri., 1/23, 6:30-8 pm; RSVP here

Join us at the Museum of Fine Arts for an interactive evening of exploring the galleries and connecting with other Trinity families! Please include in the comments if your family is a member of the MFA.

Milestones

We commend to God’s care and keeping David McKenzie, who died on December 23. His service will be prayed at Trinity on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 10 am.