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AN INVITATION TO PARISHIONERS
Hello! Your friendly neighborhood Music Director here to invite you to one of the most special services of our liturgical year: Bach Vespers in celebration of Trinity Sunday, which is this Sunday evening at 5:30 PM. Prelude music begins at 5:20. This year, the service is centered around a performance of one of Bach’s finest church cantatas, BWV 78, Jesu der du meine Seele (Jesus, you have freed my soul).
Perhaps no other composer throughout Western Music History is as celebrated as Johann Sebastian Bach. His influence has spread far and wide since his death in 1750, and he continues to inspire composers writing today. Church musicians are especially blessed in that Bach spent most of his career as a church musician, and the majority of his compositions are meant to be performed in Christian worship. Chief among these compositions are his church cantatas. The last 27 years of his life, Bach served as the Kantor (a Lutheran term for Music Director) of the Lutheran churches in Leipzig, Germany, and for his five years there, he wrote a cantata each week to be performed in Sunday worship. So, what are these works? They are, in essence, musical sermons, meant to illuminate theological and spiritual concepts and ideas, but also meant to move and soothe the soul.
So, what will you experience when you come to our Bach vespers service on Sunday, and why will it be worth your while to return to church if you have already come to the morning Eucharist? You will experience music that is simply some of the most sublimely beautiful ever written, and you will experience it in a liturgical setting that will provide greater meaning for both the music and poetry and give you spiritual sustenance for your own faith journey. You won’t have other opportunities to hear this repertoire in Asheville, as these works are best heard in a church setting. So, come one, come all on Sunday evening at 5:30! Bring your neighbors! Bring a friend!
See you there,
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Outreach Team Open House
The Trinity Outreach Team leads Trinity’s community engagement. Those interested in learning more or getting involved are invited to an informal gathering on June 11 at Highland Brewing from 5–7pm. This is a great opportunity to connect, learn about current outreach efforts, and enjoy relaxed fellowship. Please contact the church office at office@trinityasheville.org
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Summer Schedule
It's hard to believe, but our summer schedule begins on June 7!
8 — Holy Eucharist
9 — Full Breakfast in Tuton Hall
9 - 11:30 — Nursery Open
9:00 - 9:45 — The Word for Today Bible Study and Breakfast in the
Conference Room (in-person and on Zoom)
10 — Holy Eucharist with Choir (in-person and
livestreamed; soloists and instrumentalists in
July)
10 — Come Join the Circle for children 3 years through
fifth grade in the Undercroft
5:30 — Celtic Eucharist with instrumentalists (in
person & livestreamed)
Regular scheduling resumes August 23.
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Shuford Garden Restoration
Come enjoy the newly refreshed Shuford Garden, lovingly restored and beautified by friends of Grace and Cecil Pless in their memory. With new seating and ongoing plantings, this quiet space near the administrative offices is an inviting place to sit with God, share conversation with a friend, and savor the beauty and tranquility of creation. Stay tuned for more information about this next week!
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Summer Choir
Summer Choir will run from June 7th- July 5th. We will meet at 9:30 AM in the choir room on Sunday mornings to prepare for 10:00 AM worship. This is a great chance to give choir a try! Questions? Contact the Director of Music at kevin@trinityasheville.org
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God's Church | Our Story:
An Additional Session
The recent God’s Church | Our Story events have been so meaningful that we are offering one final opportunity to join the conversation. If you have not yet attended, we warmly invite you to take part on Sunday, June 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Tuton Hall, immediately following the 10:00 service. Add your story to our Wall of Wonder Timeline and share in a hopeful conversation about where God is calling Trinity next. Space is limited, so please RSVP soon by clicking here. Don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate our past and to dream about our future!
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St. Matthias Benefit Concert
Men in Harmony is hosting a benefit concert for St. Matthias Episcopal Church, on Sunday, June 7 at 4:00. A freewill offering will be received, with all proceeds supporting the care and ongoing ministry of this historic African-American congregation and its beautiful Gothic Revival church. Parking is available in the lower lot along Max Street or at Stephens-Lee Community Center, with a short walk down to Dundee Street.
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Celebration for Bishop José's Ministry
The Diocese of Western North Carolina will host a celebration giving thanks for the ministry of Bishop José on Thursday, August 1, at Christ School. All are invited to gather as we express our gratitude, share our love, and pray for him as he begins this next chapter of ministry.
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Trinity Men's Retreat
Trinity is hosting a Men's Retreat at Lake Logan September 18-20. We will have a great combination of fellowship, reflection, and fun! We will start on Friday evening and finish up on Sunday mid-morning. $225 for double occupancy (2 beds to a room). Send an email to Chris at jcdecker71@gmail.com with questions or if you’d like to help with planning! Click here to register.
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A Sparked Imagination: A Retreat for Creatives
Lake Logan, October 2-3, 2026
The last few years have been taxing. This retreat, led by author and priest Lauren Winner, aims to nourish and restore the imaginations of those who contribute to nourishing the imaginations of our community — as well as those who are just beginning to live open to their own creativity. To stretch and stock our imaginations, we will engage poetry, visual art, writing about visual art; delve into the histories of words; and practice thinking and writing metaphorically. We will also keep a good deal of silence and space in our day for reading and writing and walking and breathing.
Register here.
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Adults:
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Parents in Conversation usually meets in the Clark Room during the Sunday formation hour (9:30–10:30) for informal conversations about life and parenting. All are welcome. Contact the Rev. Amy Peterson with questions
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Sibling Saints: Adult Forum with Amy (Sundays, May 10-31). Go back in time to the fourth century, and find three siblings who each helped shape the church in distinctive ways. We’ll begin by looking broadly at the Cappadocian church, and then spend a week each learning about Macrina, Basil, and Gregory. Optional readings will be distributed each week.
Children and Youth:
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Godly Play for children happens during the Sunday formation hour (9:30–10:30) with three classes, serving potty-trained three year olds through fifth-grade.
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Nursery is available starting at 9:15 until after the 10:45 service.
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Children’s Hour Ages 3 to second grade meets at 10:45 in the Undercroft for snacks and worship; children and youth above 2nd grade are invited to join their guardians for Holy Eucharist. Children Hour attendees return to parents after the Peace
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High School (grades 9-12) meets Sundays at 9:30 in the youth area under Tuton Hall, accessible from the same stairway
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Middle School (grades 6-8) meets Sundays at 9:30 in the youth area, accessible via stairs near Tuton Hall kitchen.
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Intercession & Silent Prayer will continue informally during the summer months. Beginning June 10, The Redwood Chapel will be open each Wednesday from 10:45 to 11:15am for Silent Prayer for as long as you need. A handout with prayers and readings to guide you will be provided. No sign-up is necessary. Contact Sue Graff at sjhgraff@ yahoo.com or the church office with questions.“I will give them a heart to understand that I am Yahweh, and they shall be my people and I will be their God when they return to me with all their heart. —JEREMIAH 24:7”
Midweek Eucharist Every Wednesday, we offer a midweek worship service at 11:30.
Women’s Bible Study meets Tuesdays at 9:30 in the conference room (and online) to discuss the Scriptures appointed for the upcoming Sunday. Contact the Rev. Amy Peterson to receive the summer schedule.
Bible Discovery with The Rector Explore the great themes of Scripture in a new Thursday Bible Discovery series, “Biblical Themes,” with the Rector on Zoom from 11:00 a.m. to noon. Each week we trace key biblical images, places, and ideas and what they reveal about God and the life of faith. Email rebecca@trinityasheville.org for more info or to sign up.
Trinity Caregivers’ Group meets via Zoom on the second Friday monthly. This group meets in confidentiality. Receive support and share experiences of caring for loved ones with dementia. The next meeting is June 12. Contact Corkie Morrill at corkiemorrill@charter.net or 828-508-8527.
Facilitators Sharon Lechner and Page McCorkle invite you to the Becoming Beloved Community book group. Members discuss the intersection of social and environmental justice with the dominant culture of white supremacy. Email pageconnermccorkle@gmail.com with questions.
The Second Chapter Book Group is a welcoming ladies’ group meeting every even-numbered month on the second Thursday at 10:00 AM in the Clark Room. Contact Barbara Fotinos for details: bfotinos@gmail.com.
AA meetings: Monday–Friday mornings at 7:00 AM, Tuesday & Friday evenings at 8:00 PM, Saturday mornings at 8:00 AM, all in the Undercroft. Al-Anon and Alateen meet Sundays at 5:00 PM in the Youth Rooms; AA for Women meets on Saturdays at 8:30 AM in the Clark Room.
The next Daughters of the King meets the third Sunday of every month. The next meeting is June 21.The mission of the Order is “the extension of Christ’s Kingdom through Prayer, Service, and Evangelism,” lived out through a personal Rule of Life that always includes a Rule of Prayer and a Rule of Service."
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew meets twice a month. Their social meeting is on the last Tuesday of the month; the Sunday worship meeting is paused during the summer and will resume September 6.
The Creation Care Committee's mission is to deepen awareness of the sacredness of creation, tend to the landscape around Trinity with a strong sense of the spirit of the place, and to inspire others to rethink how they can be good stewards to God’s creation.
Literary Ladies Book Club, formerly Monday Night Book Club, now meets at noon on the fourth Thursday of odd-numbered months. We gather in homes, share a potluck lunch, and discuss novels, memoirs, nonfiction, and even poetry chosen together at the January meeting. We love welcoming new members—text or email Erwin Gunnells at 838-216-6282 or erwin2@bellsouth.net to join in.
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Creation Care Corner:
NPR’s Climate Solutions week tells the stories of beavers back from the brink of extinction, pocket forests, Vienna’s affordable housing, and conservative Utah’s clean energy boom. Be inspired by all of the stories — click here.
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Debbie's Sabbatical
Youth and Parish Life Director, Debbie, will be taking a two-month sabbatical starting May 11. We look forward to welcoming her back later this summer. Read more about Debbie’s sabbatical on Stories That Matter (link below).
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A Note About Our Prayer List
We are honored to partner with our community in praying for those who need to be lifted up to God. Please note that names will remain on the Prayer List for six weeks. If you notice someone has been removed and would like for them to stay on the list longer, please contact Kat - kat@trinityasheville.org.
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Listen to our podcast: 60 Church Street
Subscribe to our podcast on all major platforms. If you missed the Sunday homily or if you just want to listen to it again, this is a great way to do so on-the-go. Click here to listen!
| Trinity’s CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) offering a weekly Veggie Box with 5–7 organic, seasonal vegetables and simple recipes. Boxes are $30 per week, billed weekly with no upfront cost, and you can pause deliveries as needed. Scan the QR code above to subscribe; you won’t be charged until boxes go out each Thursday. For more information, email leeseabrook@gmail.com. | | |
Check out pics from our community life here at Trinity
We post pictures from our events for you to enjoy! It was recently updated with photos from Easter and the Women’s Retreat! Click here to view our Flickr gallery.
| Subscribe to Stories That Matter: Trinity has a second blog - Stories that Matter. We invite you to subscribe to it! Click here to view Stories That Matter. When you subscribe, you will be notified when a new post is made to these blogs and when livestream posts are created. It's a great way to stay "in-the-know" here at Trinity. | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is hiring a part-time Office Administrator to support parish communications, scheduling, records, and daily office operations. The role is 9–12 hours per week at $26/hour, with applications accepted by email to Gary Coffey at rector@stlukesavl.org. | Camp Henry is in need of a nurse for the week of June 28-July 4. If you are interested in jumping in to help, contact Dottie at ad@lakelogan.org or call 828-747-2131 | |
Next Sunday’s Lectionary Readings (for 6/7):
Genesis 12:1-9, Psalm 33:1-12, Romans 4:13-25, Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26
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Volunteer
Check out Trinity’s website to learn more about opportunities to serve the church and world.
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Lake Logan Volunteers: Join us every Thursday for fellowship and service including painting, repairs, and landscaping. Contact Carlyn (carlynpheil@gmail.com) or Fred (fredfairhead@att.net).
Serve Meals with Church of the Advocate Help serve Sunday meals to the unhoused after the 10:45 AM service at Church of the Advocate. No cooking skills needed. Contact Rev. Mike Reardon (mike@trinityasheville.org).
The Appalachian Regional Ministry partners with churches and leaders in Graham County to support one of our region’s poorest communities. Join us on monthly trips to Robbinsville to cook, distribute food, and serve alongside local leaders. Everyone is welcome! To get involved, contact the church office for Tom Goodrich’s info.
ABCCM: ABCCM is a significant ministry in our community; our Rector is on the board. Explore the many opportunities to volunteer.
Trinity Cooking Team for Transformation Village Trinity has a team that cooks for Transformation Village, a ministry of ABCCM that provides up to 100 beds for homeless women, mothers, children, and veterans. We need up to ten volunteers. The next day Trinity will serve is June 16. Contact Debbie Cox to let her know you’d like to help: debbie@trinityasheville.org.
Help cook and serve breakfast from 8:00 to 9:30 on Sundays. Tom Griffin and Debbie Cox do 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.
Outreach is a team of Trinitarians concerned about helping those less fortunate in our community. We meet every other month to plan ministries like Habitat for Humanity and Red Bag collections for needy charities. If you would like to help, please contact the church office for more information.
| | | | You can donate to Trinity however is convenient for you. Our address is 60 Church Street, Asheville, NC, 28801. Text “trinityavl” to 73256. You can also use the “Give” button on our website. Thank you. | | Trinity Clergy, Staff, and Vestry | | |
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: Laurie Hamilton, Jason Hamlin, Mike Sharp, Lisa Bowen, Annie Jones, Neil Grant, Macrae Randall, Lizzy Ray, and Matthew Carlyle
For Those Who Have Died: Jean Hallinan (Mother of Jay Hallinan)
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), 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), CPT Crystal Frutchey, NC National Guard (cousin of Jennine Hough), Charles Nause, Navy Seal (friend of the Shaws), and Lt. Noah Hasty, US Navy (son of Hadyn &Terry Hasty).
Birthdays (May 31 - June 6): Beth Chestnut, Jan Dockendorf, Ann-Patton Hornthal, Sharon Boone, Sarita Cross, Lucius Howell, Mia McDevitt, Drew Walley, Bob Wernet, Sydney Butler, Sylvie Hansen, Mahlon Schneider, Hope Apolinar, Shelley Davis, Mitchell Harbin, Anna-Claire Hemphill, Richard Bock, William Brafford, Chandler Burns, Will Heinitsh
Anniversaries (May 31 - June 6): Brian & Meredith Stanley, Nancy & Thomas Maher, Leigh Bost & Jay Hallinan, David Hayes & Mary Wilder, Michelle & Paul Bertucci, Becky & Jack Work, Sue & Tim Hanlon
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If you would like your group's announcement to be included in the Friday emails or the Sunday Times, please email Kat Lomuscio.
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