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A Note from Rev. Amy
Dear Church,
Everyone deserves a place to call home,
and everyone can help make that possible for another family.
That’s the vision of Asheville Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit Trinity has partnered with for over thirty years. In August, we begin work on Episcopal House XVI, which will be home for Sergio, Mayra and their three children.
After twenty years in Asheville and multiple moves from rental to rental, Sergio and Mayra began to despair of ever being able to put down roots, and wrote to Habitat: “We are certain that with Habitat’s help, we can break a cycle and give our children the security and safety of having their own home.” Now they’re partnering with Habitat, and so are we – because they deserve a place to call home, and we can help.
You don’t have to know anything about construction to sign up – you’ll receive training. Most days last from 8:15-3:00, with several breaks. To find a slot you can fill, sign up on the registration page (or recruit a couple of friends and sign up together!).
Amy+
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This Sunday, we welcome our chancel choir back to worship at the 10:00 AM service after their annual summer hiatus. Our choir is open to all, and no musical experience is required to join! If you are interested in joining, try singing with us for a Sunday in August by meeting at 9:30 AM on Sunday morning. At the end of August, the choir will resume regular Wednesday evening rehearsals.
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Red Bag Sunday
This Sunday, August 3, is Red Bag Sunday. Pick up your bags at any of the services and return them the following week with any of the following items for school children in Graham County. Our own Appalachian Regional Ministry will deliver them as part of the area’s “School Drive.” Bags will have one of two lists of items attached to them. These will be distributed to the local children at their annual “Back to School Bash.”
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Summer Schedule
We are currently on our summer schedule, where our main service is at 10:00, followed by a coffee hour in the Church Street Courtyard. Our regular schedule will resume on August 24, when the service will return to 10:45. The 8:00 and 5:30 services continue as usual. Breakfast takes place from 9:00 to 9:30 in Tuton Hall. Our children participate in “Come Join the Circle” from 9:50 until they join their parents in the church for Eucharist. From 9:00 to 9:45, our Adult Formation is “The Word for Today,” described below. The Church of the Advocate Eucharist starts at 1:30 in the Undercroft.
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Nursery Care
Nursery Care is offered from 9:15 until after the 10:00 service for infants through three-year-olds who are not potty trained.
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Come Join the Circle
“Come Join the Circle” is the children’s summer program for 3-year-olds through 2nd grade. During the summer, our regular formation classes take a hiatus, and we change to a different, more active approach. Our theme this summer is “Feasts and Saints.” We meet at 9:45 in the Undercroft. Older children (3rd-5th grades) are welcome to come as helpers.
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Adult Forum
June 8–August 17, 9:00–9:45
The Word for Today
in the Conference Room & Zoom
The Word for Today is an adult study of the day’s scripture readings, led by clergy and other Trinitarians. Grab your breakfast in Tuton Hall and join the group in the Conference Room. We will eat and study simultaneously in person and on Zoom.
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Supper Club Sign Up
It’s hard to believe that it’s already time to sign up for the 2025–2026 Trinity Supper Clubs. Trinity Supper Clubs are an amazing way to get to know others at Trinity. They are informal, casual potluck gatherings with no other agenda. Groups meet four times in the academic year, and the meeting dates this year are:
- September 21, 2025
- November 9, 2025
- February 15, 2026
- April 26, 2026
Learn more about the Supper Clubs, consider being a captain, and sign up
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Happy Retirement
Join us in Tuton Hall following the 10:00 service on Sunday, August 10, for a festive reception to celebrate Ken Wilson and his 11 years at Trinity. Come and wish Ken a happy retirement, and thank him for his service at Trinity.
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Be a Mentor
Godly Play Mentors We’re looking to expand our team of volunteer teachers, who we call Mentors. Within that, there are two roles: storytellers and door persons, who help make this ministry possible! You don’t need teaching experience or a theology degree, and training is provided. We’ll walk with you every step of the way. I promise, you’ll learn and grow too. Reach out to Nanette Popa at nanette@trinityasheville.org
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Kick-Off Celebration
Our annual Kick-Off celebration for the academic year will take place Sunday, August 24. We return to our 10:45 am service and all Christian Formation classes begin. We will have a grand celebration as we have in the past. There will be a full lunch, music, and games for the children, and Sweet Cub soft serve ice cream! Please make a reservation. Your reservation helps us get a better estimate of attendee numbers for food preparation.
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Activities on Hiatus for the Summer
The Rector's and Women’s Bible Studies, Middle and High School classes, Parents in Conversation, Becoming Beloved Community book group as well as Cherub, Youth, and Handbell choirs and will all resume in the fall. Godly Play and Children’s Hour are replaced with “Come Join the Circle,” as described above.
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Being Good Stewards
We are working diligently to be good stewards of our resources by reducing the amount of paper and printing needed for our Sunday materials. Worship services may be followed in the Book of Common Prayer (the red book in the pew) and the Hymnal (the blue book in the pew). Hymns that begin with “S” are in the front of the book.
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Creation Care Corner
Did you know that many churches in our diocese have community gardens? If you are on Facebook and you want to learn more, check out the WNC Garden Support Network.
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From destruction comes hope
Byron Ellen Shaw created the cross at the front of the church from debris from the River Arts District after Hurricane Helene, representing our hope that through Jesus, all things are being made new.
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Midweek Eucharist
Every Wednesday, we offer a midweek worship service at 12:15 (ending around 12:45).
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New podcast!
Thanks to parishioner Karen Marie Frederiksen for helping us re-launch our church podcast. You can subscribe to 60 Church Street wherever you listen to podcasts, and weekly sermon audio and occasional other treats will show up in your feed.
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Additional Parking
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. Please reserve the parking closest to the church for those with mobility difficulties.
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Caregivers' Support 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. We share challenges and experiences. Dr. Corkie Morrill is a retired gereopsychologist, and Peggy Buchanan is a retired Deacon and nurse. They facilitate the group. Corkie Morrill 828-684-3972, corkiemorrill@charter.net.
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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
Trinity volunteers travel to Lake Logan every Thursday for service and fellowship. They paint cabins, repair furniture, sew curtains, and landscape. Contact Carlyn Pheil (carlynpheil@gmail.com) or Fred Fairhead (fredfairhead@att.net) to learn about volunteering for hurricane clean up work.
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A.R.M.
The Appalachian Regional Ministry (ARM) 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.
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Church of the Advocate
Every Sunday after the 10:00 service, the Church of the Advocate can use your help to serve a meal to the unhoused community. No cooking skill is needed—contact the Rev. Mike Reardon at mreardon@reddooravl.org.
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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. Contact Debbie Cox to let her know you’d like to help:
debbie@trinityasheville.org.
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Office Volunteer
Many of our regular volunteers are out of town. If you are able to volunteer at the Trinity office, please contact Ken Wilson at ken@trinityasheville.org.
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Can You Beat an Egg?
Help cook and serve breakfast from 8:00 to 9:30 on Sundays. Paul Hatfield 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.
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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: Dave Hensley, Laurie Hamilton, Jane Clark, Mark Stephens,
Carol MacRae, Carol Jacobson, Mary Downward, Tonya Fotinos, Ann McCullough,
Ann Gregory-Bjorkland, Tommy Myer, Charles Lewis, Marty Boone, Laurie Hamilton,
Kim Wherry.
For Those Who Have Died: Kathleen Sheldon, sister of Joan Payton.
Homebound Parishioners & Those in Healthcare Facilities: George Ahrens,
Peggy Swicegood, 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: Thomas Covington, Evelyn Fay, Dick Johannes, Caragh Koon, Ben Powell, Charlotte Waldrop, Ricky Parks, Tom Berner, Zoe Chestnut , Zach Maag, Lisa Wheeler, Patrick Collins, Dianna La Breck, Holly Roberts, Cathy Rudder, Dean Alspaugh,
Jack Anderson, Edgar Danko, Ethan Stanley, Peter Williams, Betsy Boys, Heather Cooper, Taylor Franklin, Haydn Hasty, John Koon, Joan Payton, Judy Shanley.
Anniversaries: Alton & Eleanor Floyd, Bob & Dianna La Breck, Don & Liz Trask, Rich & Elizabeth Boulter, Sandy & Jerry Grant, Caroline & Will McLean, , Hezzy & Sharon Miller, Georgiana & Richard Hogan, and Jeff & Anne Imes.
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