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A note from Scott,
Please join me in welcoming the Rev. Timothy Kimbrough to Trinity as our Sunday guest preacher and Adult Formation leader. Timothy is the Director of the Anglican Episcopal House of Studies at Duke Divinity School and the former Dean of Christ Church Cathedral in Nashville, TN. He has an impressive resume, but he is a priest and pastor beyond it all, and I know you will enjoy his time at Trinity.
I look forward to seeing you on Sunday.
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Showing Up as Saints (after the election)
Last Sunday was All Saints Sunday. It’s very unusual of me to emphasize my own sermons, but I want to highlight that message's theme after Tuesday’s election: “Showing Up as Saints.” One of my favorite hymns is still the great one by Lesbia Scott, “I Sing a Song of the Saints of God.” The last stanza reads:
They lived not only in ages past;
there are hundreds of thousands still;
the world is bright with the joyous saints
who loved to do Jesus’ will.
You can meet them in school, or in lanes, or at sea,
in church, or in trains, or in shops, or at tea;
for the saints of God are just folk like me,
and I mean to be one too.
Elections indeed have consequences, and this election shows how divided our nation is on whether those consequences will be positive or negative. What is being asked of us after such a contentious election process? The answer is found in the one aspect within our control: our response. As the song suggests, you don’t need to be listed in the book of saints to be a saint, and right now, God is calling us to show up as Saints. Our nation and, even more, our God needs all of us, now more than ever, to show up with the saintly gifts of kindness, mercy, grace, and peace. My most profound prayer is that this community of Trinity will continue to show up for each other, our city, and our nation with the qualities of the redeemed. In our response, we will make a difference in the future of our community and our country.
Read the Sermon Here
Listen to the Sermon Here
By Grace,
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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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This Sunday's Guest
The Rev. Timothy E. Kimbrough
This Sunday's guest is The Rev. Timothy E. Kimbrough. Timothy Kimbrough will join us for the 8:00 and 10:45 services and Adult Forum, titled "Stumbling on to Zion." Timothy Kimbrough is the director of the Anglican Episcopal House of Studies and the Jack and Barbara Bovender Professor of the Practice of Anglican Studies at Duke Divinity School.
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He was previously Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, Nashville, Tenn., in the Diocese of Tennessee. Born in Birmingham, Ala., he lived in North Carolina, New Jersey, and West Germany. He holds B.A. and M.Div. degrees from Duke University and a D.D. (Doctor of Divinity, honoris causa) from Hampden-Sydney College. He has served congregations in North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey, Tennessee, Haiti, South Africa, and the Philippines. At Duke, Kimbrough teaches courses in Anglican studies, particularly the Book of Common Prayer and Canon Law. Kimbrough’s musical compositions are included in The United Methodist Hymnal, GBGMusik’s Global Praise series, Psalms for Praise and Worship: A Complete Psalter (Abingdon Press), Sweet Singer: The Hymns of Charles Wesley (Hinshaw), and most recently in a volume entitled A Theology of the Sacraments Interpreted by John and Charles Wesley. Kimbrough also served as the translator for Dr. Teresa Berger’s volume, Theology in Hymns? as published by the Kingswood Imprint of Abingdon Press. | | |
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Entrance for Worship
During the 10:45 service, there will be only one entrance into the Trinity Church campus, the main gate entrance on Church Street. At 10:45, the office doors and doors leading to the Tuton Hall stairway will automatically lock. Reducing access points while most of us are occupied in the church is a highly recommended way to enhance overall security. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
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Trinity Connect
This Sunday the Trinity Connect class will be from 9:00 to 9:45 in the Conference Room. This is a one-time, every six-week opportunity for those new to Trinity to meet others, the clergy, and staff members and learn the basics about Trinity Church.
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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. If you can, please leave parking closest to the church for those with difficulty walking.
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Stewardship Campaign Returns
In the midst of Hurricane Helene's devastation, Trinity resumes our annual Stewardship Campaign with the hope of the Gospel of Jesus, asking all Trinity members to make a financial commitment to our 2025 mission and ministry.
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Annual Meeting
Trinity’s Annual Meeting will be held next Sunday, November 17, during the 10:45 service. We will elect new members to the Vestry and hear a report from our Treasurer, and the Rector will provide a report. The Senior Warden’s report and reports from formation and ministry leaders will be available online before the meeting.
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Save These Dates in Advent
Save the date for Advent Wreath making during the Sunday School hour on the First Sunday of Advent, December 1, Advent Recitals and Lunch on Wednesdays (4, 11 &18), a visit from the Bishop of Myra at the 10:45 service on December 8, and Trinity’s service of Nine Lessons and Carols at 5:30 on December 15.
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Creation Care Corner
Have you heard of a balconkraftwerk? In Germany, these “balcony energy plants” have become hugely popular. They’re small solar panels that hang off your balcony and plug into your house, where they provide power. Plug-in solar isn’t legal in the USA – but we can advocate for it! Learn more here.
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What does HOPE look like?
Wondering what active hope looks like? It’s not too late to join the Rev. Amy Peterson for a two-part book club discussion of Defiant: What the Women of Exodus Teach Us about Freedom by Kelley Nikondeha. We’ll meet in the Clark Room November 17 and December 15 from 4 to 5:15. If you have questions or would like to be added to the email list for reminders, get in touch with Amy (amy@trinityasheville.org).
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All the Living
Advent Book Club with Lauren and Amy will meet on Friday, December 6, from 5:00 to 6:30. Come for discussion, wine, sparkling water, and cocktail hour snacks. We’re reading All the Living by C.E. Morgan. Register here.
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Advent Quiet Day
Join us for an Advent Quiet Day on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 to 3. From hymns about blooming roses to Scriptural readings about the flood, the seasons of Advent and Christmas repeatedly invite us to turn our attention to the natural world.
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During our five hours together, we’ll interweave teaching from Duke professor the Rev. Dr. Lauren Winner with periods of quiet reflection and group discussion. Lunch will be provided. Registration is open now. This event is open to the diocese, and you are welcome to invite a friend to join, too. Click here to register. | | |
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Upcoming for Adult Forums
November 17 & 24 ‘Searching for Wisdom and the Power to Become Children of God” with George Stein.
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Midweek Worship
Every Wednesday, we offer a midweek worship service at 12:15 (ending around 12:45). The church will also be open from 11:30 to 1:00 for anyone seeking a place for private contemplative prayer.
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Rector's Bible Study
The Rector’s Bible Study meets on Thursdays at 7:00p by Zoom. 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. The Apostle’s Creed is a very early Christian attempt to explore the meaning of God, Jesus, the Spirit, the Church, Forgiveness, Resurrection, and more. This study is online only (Zoom). You can find the Zoom link on the church’s website homepage in the listing of events at the bottom of the page. To be on the email notification of the class, sign up by clicking this link.
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Women’s Bible Study
The Women’s Bible Study meets on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 10:45 in the conference room. It is open to all women.
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Women's Retreat 2025
Join us for the 2025 women’s retreat, “Embracing Limits: Discovering Wholeness,” at Valle Crucis March 28-30. We’ll be taking a fresh look at the Beatitudes with author and podcaster Micha Boyett and enjoy music led by Boone musician Amanda Held Opelt. Registration is open now.
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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 9:30-10:30
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.)
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Children's Hour 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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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.
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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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Youth Confirmation 2025
Are you in 6th-12th grade? Join Rev. Amy for a six-week confirmation course to learn about the foundations of our Christian faith. We’ll gather on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30, January 12-February 16, in the conference room in the oak hallway.
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When you were baptized, your parents committed to raising you in God's faith and love; now, it’s your turn to choose for yourself. To be confirmed in May, students must attend five of the six Sunday morning classes, so please mark your calendar now. The course is open to any students; even if you’re already confirmed, you’re welcome to join us for a refresher; even if you’re not sure you want to be confirmed yet, you’re welcome to join us to explore. Confirmation Sunday will be May 4. | |
Other News and Opportunities | | |
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RADfest 1.0 River Arts District
Soft Opening: Saturday November 9 and Sunday November 10 12 noon - 6 each day
Please come out and support all the artists in the District. Just a happy face is enough
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The members of Trinity that are artists there:
Casi Fordham & Bee Seaburg (Wedge),Byron Ellen Shaw (Odyssey Ceramics)
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A Reading with Bruce Beasley
& Susanne Paola Antonetta
presented by Orison Books
In the Trinity Redwood Chapel on Saturday, November 16 at 7:00pm
Free and open to the public
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Becoming Beloved Book Club (Wednesday evenings)
In this group, facilitators Sharon Lechner and Page McCorkle invite members to discuss the intersection of social and environmental justice with the dominant culture of white supremacy. To join, email pageconnermccorkle@gmail.com. Meetings are held monthly on Wednesdays at six on Zoom and in the Clark Room. On Nov 6, we’ll discuss Dear White Peacemakers, and on December 4, Between the World and Me.
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The 2nd Chapter Book Group
This traditional ladies' group meets on the 2nd Thursday every other month at 10:00 in the Clark Room. For more information, please contact Barbara Fotinos at bfotinos@gmail.com.
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Caregivers
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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Volunteer - Helene Edition
Check out Trinity’s website to learn more about opportunities to serve the church and world.
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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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Veteran's Restoration Quarters
The Veteran’s Restoration Quarters, a ministry of ABCCM, needs help preparing meals for the veterans and for the members of Team Rubicon, a volunteer organization of veterans who specialize in disaster response
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Team Rubicon has come to help clear mud and strip, sanitize, and restore the VRQ buildings that were damaged in the storm. Each meal needs to feed 175 men. If you would like to volunteer to prepare a meal, you can sign up here or contact ruth.lolo@abccm.org or 828-242-2968 with any questions. | | |
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Wine 2 Water (wtw.org) operates at the Grant Center, 285 Livingston Street. Some Trinitarians are volunteering here now.
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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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Lake Logan
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) or Fred Fairhead (fredfairhead@att.net) to learn about volunteering for hurricane clean up work.
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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: Laura Simons, Robert Rhame, Phillip Price, Robert & Patricia White, Dave Hensley, Rody & Ann Sherrill, Rylan Carpenter, Neal Owings,
Laurie Hamilton, Tonya Fotinos, Lynne Diehl, Neil Grant,
Leo Duncan, and 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: Gavin Gentry, Isaac Price, Cynthia Thornton, Bob La Breck, Rick Palamar, Christina Harrell, Tim Helms, Pete Hildebrand, Lucius Howell, Jeanne Powell,
Dena Whalen, Laurie Williams, Will Archuletta, Valerie Austin, Vince Childress,
Chad Hardy, Mike Smith, Mel Summersette, Eleni Nakos, Mason Atwater, Will Casse, Gabby Flores, Susie Ruhl
ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK Juleigh Sitton & Clark Plexico, Tom & Whitney Israel
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