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A couple of weeks ago, over 62 middle school youth attended the Diocesan Middle School Retreat at Lake Logan – and nine of them were Trinitarians. The themes for the weekend were “Family, Friends, and Faith.” The diocesan youth council – including our senior acolyte Siena Gentry and Francis Wilder - led small group discussions, games, and music. It was a great weekend to get to know other youth from other churches and to be reminded that we are part of a larger community of faith. | |
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Sixth grader Nora Stanley says, “It was my first time at Lake Logan and I want to return next summer to Camp Henry. I liked the Wacky Tacky Olympics and participating in the Sunday Service.” | |
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Investiture of the Next Presiding Bishop
November 2 - online only
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The Investiture of the next Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church will be on November 2. He has boldly chosen to hold a scaled-down service in the small chapel of the church’s headquarters at 815 Second Avenue in New York City instead of a grand service at the Washington National Cathedral. The Chapel of Christ the Lord seats 129.
The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe, the next Presiding Bishop, begins his ministry by calling the church to live into the existential changes taking place in the church. He is demonstrating the need for change by choosing to hold his installation in a way that conserves financial and environmental resources. In the spirit of hope, we can expect his term of service to continue with radical changes to how we operate and live out our ministries so that we might best serve our Lord.
You are invited to participate in his installation service through cyberspace. The service will be live-streamed on the Episcopal Church website and on the Episcopal Church's Facebook page. A “roll call” of Dioceses begins at 9:30, and the service starts at 11:00. You can find all the information you need to participate at https://www.episcopalchurch.org/investiture/.
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Leadership Giving for 2025
Dear Friends,
Each Fall, Trinity invites members to consider their financial gift for the following year. Our regular annual giving campaign will begin on October 1. We are, however, inviting all members to participate in our “pre-campaign” Leadership Giving period by making your 2025 pledge electronically.
From now until September 30 you can make your Leadership Pledge electronically and when you do so you will be removed from the regular giving process in October.
Over and over members of Trinity tell me how much Trinity is a place of grounding for the Spirit and Soul. Here at Trinity we know our core values, keep the Gospel of Jesus as our center focus and listen intently to how the Spirit calls us to growth through service and witness. Thank you for your deep generosity and your commitment to Trinity’s mission and ministry.
On behalf of the Stewardship Team and our Vestry, we invite you to be a part of the list of Leadership Givers and make your 2025 pledge before September 30.
Your gift makes possible our mission to be a place where all can Explore Faith, Embrace Community, Expect a Difference and make one.
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Sunday Worship
Each Sunday, we celebrate the Eucharist at 8:00 and 10:45. Breakfast is served from 9:00 to 9:30, Christian Formation for all ages takes place from 9:30 to 10:30, and our Nursery is open from 9:15 to 12:00. We host a Coffee Hour after the 10:45 service in the Church Street Courtyard.
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The Church of the Advocate opens at 1:00 and celebrates the Eucharist at 1:30, and we celebrate a candlelight Celtic Eucharist service in the church at 5:30. | | |
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Adult Forum
Reading the Bible Literately,
not Literally
This Sunday: September 29— Mike Reardon and Ed Bleynat will consider Paul’s Letter to Philemon.
9:30-10:30 - Undercroft & Zoom
This Sunday is the last session of this series.
The Bible is not one book – it comprises many books written in several different genres. You’ll find poetry, narrative, legal codes, history, personal letters, and more. Every week, we’ll look at one particular piece of Scripture and consider how its literary style, genre, and context help us understand it.
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Parents in Conversation
Clark Room, 9:30
This more social, discussion-based class is open to anyone but is particularly created with parents in mind. Over the years in this space, we’ve talked about issues like anxiety, cell phones and social media, the enneagram and parenting, the bad parents of the book of Genesis, and more! If you prefer a class that is more conversational, this might be the space for you. Here’s what our calendar is going to look like for the next several weeks:
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Sept 29 Preview of “Tell Me The Truth About Racism” with Beth Chestnut. This is an introduction to an event Sunday afternoons in October. Beth and other Godly Play teachers will present a unique storytelling series about the origins of racism in American history. This series will help us think theologically about what it means to be human and beloved. If adults are interested but unsure, come check out this sample lesson today before the series begins. | |
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Enter Only on Church Street at 10:45
During the 10:45 service there will be one entrance only into the entire Trinity Church campus, the main gate entrance on Church Street. At 10:45 the office doors and the door leading to the Tuton Hall stairway will automatically lock. Reducing access points while most of us are occupied in the church is a high level recommendation for enhancing overall security during that time. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
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Door leading to
Tuton Hall
locked at 10:45
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Office Entry
Next to playground
locked at 10:45
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Church Street
Courtyard Entrance
always open
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Additional Parking on Sunday Mornings
Additional parking spaces are available at the Ravenscroft Office Suites at 29 Ravenscroft Drive, across the street from Trinity. A sign signifies parking for Trinity Church. If you can, please leave parking closest to the church for those with difficulty walking.
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Next Adult Forum at 9:30 on October 6
St. Francis for Today with Tim Fotinos. In honor of St. Francis, who had a special relationship with the natural world, today we’ll hear from Tim Fotinos about his work with the Blue Ridge Parkway. Tim is an Ecologist and Data Scientist with the National Park Service’s Inventory and Monitoring Program. He is based at the Blue Ridge Parkway but works with NPS units across the southern Appalachian region.
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Trinity Connect
October 6 - 9:30 - Conference Room
This one-off class allows all those new to Trinity to learn more about the church. We’ll review our history, worship, engagement with our neighborhood and city, and finances, and we'll have time for any questions. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet some of Trinity’s staff.
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Red Bag Sunday for Church of the Advocate
Pick up an empty red bag on October 6 to be filled and returned on October 13. We will be collecting men's shoes; new or gently used but no dress shoes. You may also choose other items, socks, and men's t-shirts and underwear.
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Blessing of the Animals
Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 6, at 2 in the Chapel Courtyard. Bring your animals (any and all) to the courtyard on Aston Street for this brief and uplifting service always held on a Sunday close to St. Francis Day.
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Brotherhood of St. Andrew
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew 9:30 in the Conference Room.
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Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Trinity is developing a new men’s group, the Brotherhood of St. Andrew. Trinity began one of the Brotherhood's first chapters in the late 1800s, and we have re-chartered that same chapter.
The Brotherhood primarily focuses on fellowship and encourages us to unite also around ministries of service at Trinity and in our greater community. It also provides an opportunity for us to remember each other in prayer and come together in study.
To start, we are focusing on three opportunities to come together.
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Kick-off gathering on Thursday, October 10, from 6 to 8 at Deacon Bob Zito's home.
- Monthly fellowship time on the last Tuesday of each month at 5:30.
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Gathering time at church on the first Sunday of each month during the Adult Formation time, 9:30 to 10:30. This will be fellowship, for sure, yet also an opportunity to share prayer requests and study the scriptures.
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Connie Wilson, Nancy Dexter,
Jennifer Pearson, Ralph Simpson, Matt Sharp
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Vestry Nominations
The Vestry Nominating Committee is now receiving nominations for service on Trinity’s Vestry. Our Annual Meeting and Vestry elections are on November 17. To serve on the Vestry, one must be a confirmed member, 18 years and older, who participates with their time, talent, and treasure. If you know someone who you think would serve Trinity well, please make the nomination. You do not have to have spoken with the person. More information about the responsibilities of serving on the Vestry and a link to the nomination form can be found by clicking "CLICK TO NOMINATE" on the left.
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Creation Corner
Are you interested in learning more about electric vehicles? If so, our friends at Central Methodist invite you to join them on October 2 at 5pm for a “show and tell” in the rear parking lot where CUMC members will show us their own EVs. You can sit in one, walk around it, look under the hood, try to hear it with the motor running, but no driving!
Following that, Dave Erb will speak in the Chapel about “Electronic Vehicles: The Future is Now.” He is a retired engineering professor from UNC-A, a noted proponent of EVs and a well known speaker on that subject.
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Midweek Eucharist:
Wednesdays at 12:15
Every Wednesday, we offer a midweek worship service at 12:15 (and ending around 12:45). The church will also be open from 11:30-1:00 for anyone seeking a place for private contemplative prayer.
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The Rector's Bible Study
The Rector’s Bible Study meets by Zoom each Thursday evening at 7:00. This season’s title is What Christians Believe and Why? In this study, the church's creeds become a lens through which we examine the scriptures and discover some insights into the core questions of faith:
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Why God? Why Church? Why Jesus? Why Forgiveness? Why Redemption? Some of the more profound questions of the faith are approached, believe it or not, in the church's creeds. This study is online only (Zoom). The link can be found on the website homepage in the listing of events at the bottom of the page. To be on the email notification of the class, CLICK HERE | | |
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Fall Book Club with Amy
You’re invited to join Rev. Amy for a three-part book club this fall discussing Defiant:What the Women of Exodus Teach Us about Freedom by Kelley Nikondeha. We’ll meet in the Clark Room Oct 20, Nov 17, and Dec 15 from 4-5:15. If you have questions, or to be added to the email list, get in touch with Amy (amy@trinityasheville.org).
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Becoming Beloved Community
Becoming Beloved Community Book Group meets monthly on Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:30 in the Clark Room and on Zoom. We discuss the intersection of social and environmental justice. Contact Page McCorkle for information:pageconnermccorkle@gmail.com.
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Women's Retreat 2025
Mark your calendar: the 2025 women’s retreat will be March 28-30. Registration will open October 1.
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NURSERY CARE
Nursery care is offered for infants through 3-year-olds who are not fully potty trained. The nursery opens at 9:15 through the end of the 10:45 service.
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GODLY PLAY
We offer three classes:
Godly Play 1-for 3 year olds that are fully potty trained through PreK
Godly Play 2- Kindergarten through 2nd grade
Rite in the Middle-3rd-5th grades
These classes are located in the downstairs children’s area (enter the church through the doors at the covered porch by the playground and immediately head down the stairs.)
CHILDREN'S HOUR
Children’s Hour from 10:30-11:30. This is a separate worship service for ages 3 (potty trained) through 2nd grade. We head straight to the Undercroft after our Sunday School classes and then to the Redwood Chapel for our worship service. (For children that were not at Sunday School, simply meet us in the Undercroft at 10:30 am) We join parents upstairs after The Peace.
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New Choir for Children
Our Cherub Choir Rehearses Wednesdays from 5:00-5:30. The Cherub Choir is open to all children from Kindergarten through the 3rd grade. No previous musical experience is necessary. The choir will sing for 10:45 worship every 4-8 weeks throughout the school year. Questions? For more information, please contact Kevin Seal at kevin@trinityasheville.org or by phone in the church office.
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Middle School Class (grades 6-7)
9:30-10:30a
The class meets in Trinity’s youth area and can be accessed from the stairs to the right of the Tuton Hall kitchen or from the outside door into the same stairway. The classroom is on the left past the game room.
High School Class (grades 8-12)
9:30-10:30a
The high school class meets in Trinity’s youth area. It’s located under Tuton Hall and can be accessed from the stairs to the right of the Tuton Hall kitchen or from the outside door into the same stairway. The classroom is the first room on the right of the youth kitchen.
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We are forming a new Youth Choir!
This great opportunity for our youth to praise the Lord through song and learn about music and worship is open to all youth grades 4-12. An informational meeting will be held next Sunday, September 22nd at 9:15 in the Conference Room. Grab your breakfast and meet to discuss the choir with Kevin! For more information contact Kevin at kevin@trinityasheville.org or by phone in the church office.
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Chancel Choir
All are welcome to join the Trinity Chancel Choir, which rehearses on Wednesdays from 7-8:30. This is a great time to join the choir. Contact Dr. Kevin Seal at kevin@trinityasheville.org or by phone at the church offices.
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Handbell Choir
The Trinity Handbell Choir resumed rehearsals on Monday, September 9th, and will continue rehearsing on Mondays from 4:30-5:30 PM. The ensemble rings periodically at 10:45 AM Worship on Sunday mornings, and for special events throughout the year. Some knowledge of music reading is a requirement to join, but beyond that, all are welcome! Contact Dr. Kevin Seal at kevin@trinityasheville.org or by phone at the church offices for more details.
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2nd Chapter Book Group
This traditional ladies' group that meets on the 2nd Thursday of every other month at 10:00am in the Clark Room. The October 10 selection is The Second Life of Mirielle West by Amanda Skenandore. For more information, please contact Barbara Fotinos at bfotinos@gmail.com.
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Trinity Caregivers’ Group
The Trinity Caregivers’ Group meets by Zoom every second Friday. We welcome all who care for a loved one(s), local or at a distance, diagnosed with some form of dementia. Challenges and experiences are shared.
Dr. Corkie Morrill is a retired geropsychologist, and Peggy Buchanan is a retired Deacon and nurse, and they facilitate the group. Corkie Morrill 828-684-3972, corkiemorrill@charter.net.
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Trinity Stories That Matter
Trinity Stories That Matter is our blog that highlights member interest pieces, such as weddings, births, achievements, celebrations, graduations, the death of an extended family member, and past and some upcoming special events. Read the latest edition, including a post from our new Senior Acolyte by clicking the link on the website homepage or Stories That Matter | Trinity Episcopal. Please email Ken Wilson at ken@trinityasheville.org to share your story.
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The Appalachian Regional Ministry is a partnership with churches and other leaders in Graham County, one of the poorest in our region. We travel to Robbinsville monthly to cook, distribute food, and work with community leaders in other ways. We welcome your presence! Contact the church office to reach Tom Goodrich.
Help cook and serve breakfast from 8:00 to 9:30 on Sundays. Paul Hatfield does most of the work, but help scrambling eggs or flipping pancakes is greatly appreciated! Sign up on the bulletin board in Tuton Hall or contact Debbie Cox at debbie@trinityasheville.org.
Every Sunday after the 10:45 service, the Church of the Advocate can use your help to serve a meal to the homeless. No cooking skill is needed—contact the Rev. Mike Reardon at mreardon@reddooravl.org.
Trinity volunteers travel to Lake Logan every Thursday for service and fellowship to paint cabins, repair furniture, sew curtains, and landscape. Contact Carlyn Pheil (carlynpheil@gmail.com).
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Donations
You can donate to Trinity by any means that is convenient for you. Our address is 60 Church Street, Asheville, NC, 28801. You can donate to Trinity however is convenient for you. Our address is 60 Church Street, Asheville, NC, 28801, text “trinityavl” to 73256, or use the “Donate” button on our website. Thank you. (trinityasheville.org). CLICK HERE TO GIVE.
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Trinity Clergy, Staff, and Vestry | |
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The Following Immediate and Ongoing Prayer concerns remain for a period of six weeks
unless they are intentionally renewed by calling the church office.
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: Phillip Price, Dave Hensley, Rody and Ann Sherrill,
Rylan Carpenter, Barbie Donar, Bonnie Parker, Nancy Ackermann Cole,
Robert & Patricia White, Mark Stephens, Neal Owings, Laurie Hamilton, Tonya Fotinos,
Neil Grant, Leo Duncan, Jane Clark
ONGOING CONCERNS: Molly Gray (granddaughter of Sam & Paul Faeth)
HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS &THOSE IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES:
Lynne Diehl, Evelyn Hemphill, Gus Boone, Karen Taylor, Clare & Hugh Stephens
FOR THOSE IN SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY: Lt. Cmdr. Alexander M. Ford (son of John Mark and Charlene Ford), WO. Brendan Gilbert (grandson of Curt Gilbert); Davis N. Graham, Lieutenant J.G. (grandson of Jane Clark), Captain Brooks Jarnigan, Army Intelligence (nephew of Dale & Cindy Carroll); Col. Jon C. McDaniel, U.S.M.C. (son of Mr. & Mrs. R. Allison McDaniel), Adrienne Welker, US Navy Band (daughter of Leslie Welker), Gerald Welker, Jr, US Air Force Band (son of Leslie Welker), SN John Work, US Navy (son of Becky & Jack Work)
BIRTHDAYS: Robin Oswald, Steve Shanley, Bobbe Spink, Arrington Cox, Devin Duque, Michael Morris, John Oswald, Frank Rutland, Mark Sudimak, Katherine Horine, Caroline Koon, Charles Reynolds, Brian Stanley, Lisa Williams, Jane Exner, Cole Hedden, Mary Summersette, Susan Edwards, Jane Fowler, John Panarites, Binford Jennings, Beverly Bagley, John Sinnott
ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK John & Jill Rose, Sandy & Danny Sellers,
Robertson & Abigail Griffith, Kate & Guy Wrenn
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