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Dear Trinity Community,
As we move into October, we can feel a slight change in the air, and we see signs of autumn all around us: pumpkins at the grocery store, Halloween decorations on porches, beautiful leaves starting to fall, and my personal favorite: apple cider. As All Saints’ Day approaches in just under a month, we, as Christians, have a good opportunity to reflect on what it means to live a holy life, a life dedicated to doing God’s work, just as Jesus did during his earthly ministry. Each year, on All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, we pause to remember the saints of the church and those dear to us who now rest in God’s loving presence. Their witness reminds us that holiness is not reserved for a few but is found in the daily work of love, service, and faith.
On Sunday, November 2, we will gather for our All Saints’ Dinner at 6:15 pm in Tuton Hall. This year’s dinner will feature a dinner-theater-style presentation by Becky Stone, a remarkable local storyteller specializing in African-American history and stories, world stories, and audience participation stories and songs. A special thanks to Debbie Cox and team for preparing what is sure to be a delicious meal. Our very own Trinity youth will serve the meal to raise money for the 2026 Youth Summer Experience. All tips and donations go directly toward making this life-changing trip possible for them. Following dinner, we will proceed to our Memorial Garden for a candlelight reading of the names of those interred there. Dinner is free, but reservations are required. Nursery care will be available for children aged five and under.
We hope that you will join us for this beautiful annual event.
With Joy and Gratitude,
Nanette Popa
Director of Children and Family Ministries
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How Firm a Foundation
How Firm a Foundation. Each year, Trinity reaches out to members requesting a financial pledge for our mission and ministry for the coming year. On each pew is a sheet that outlines the process. Take a look! Visit the stewardship page on the Trinity website to make your pledge.
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Newcomer’s Soirée
A Newcomer’s Soirée is being held at the home of the rector today, October 10 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. If you consider yourself a newcomer to Trinity, you are invited. We’ve formally sent an invitation to everyone who is new to Trinity, if we have their information. If you haven’t received an invitation, we don’t have your contact information. You are still invited! Send a note of your intention to attend to rebecca@trinityasheville.org.
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Dinner to Go
The Dinner To Go youth group fundraiser is on Sunday, October 12. Pickup is from 12:00 to 1:00. The dinner consists of poppy-seed chicken, rice, and a vegetable for $10. Please register online by Friday, October 10.
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We Need Our Empty Red Bags
For the last Red Bag Sunday, we prepared 150 bags, handed out all but 33 (117), and 70 were returned. That means that 47 of our Red Bags are missing. If you took a Red Bag but didn't return it on Red Bag Sunday, please bring it back to the church as soon as possible so we will be ready to go for our next Red Bag event.
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Used Glasses Drive
Throughout October, we’ll be collecting eyeglasses to donate to those in need. Hold on to your outdated prescription glasses! All eyeglasses in our lost and found will also be donated. Contact Van Joffrion with any questions.
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Habitat for Humanity Episcopal House XVI
Volunteers have an opportunity to help build a new home and give someone in our community the gift of home ownership. Construction began on August 12, and we are coming up on the last three weeks. The roof is on the house at this point, so the remaining work is relatively easy. Volunteers with all levels of ability are encouraged to participate. Please sign up to volunteer on the way to Tuton Hall. A typical volunteer day lasts from 8:15 until 3:00, with fifteen-minute breaks in the morning and afternoon, as well as a thirty-minute break for lunch. Visit the Trinity website for the full story and to sign up online.
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Adult Forum
Christianity 101 is the title of the current session of the Adult Forum, which meets in the Undercroft on Sundays from 9:30 to 10:30. The class will be held on October 12 and 26. Amy Peterson and Scott White will continue their discussion on the belief that God made us in God’s own image. This concept does not stand on its own. It’s part of an entire theological worldview concerning God, how God relates to humanity, and what God asks of humanity in return. Join the rector and the associate rector in a sustained exploration of the foundations of the Christian faith. What do we believe—and why? How do we live—and why?
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Parents in Conversation
Parents in Conversation 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 Rev. Amy with questions.
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Godly Play
Godly Play takes place during the Sunday formation hour from 9:30-10:30. There are three classes: Godly Play 1 for 3-year-olds who are fully potty trained through PreK; Godly Play 2 for Kindergarten through 2nd grade; and Rite in the Middle for 3rd–5th grades. These classes are located in the downstairs children’s area (enter the church through the doors on the covered porch by the playground and immediately head down the stairs).
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Children's Hour
Children’s Hour (ages 3–2nd grade) meets at 10:45 in the Undercroft for snacks, then moves to the Redwood Chapel for worship, featuring stories, songs, and prayers; children rejoin their parents after the Peace.
We have an immediate need for a volunteer to assist with Children’s Hour from 10:30 until the Peace on Sundays! No teaching required; help welcome children, serve snacks, and support their worship time. Reach out to Nanette Popa (nanette@trinityasheville.org) if interested or for more information.
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Nursery Care
Nursery Care is offered from 9:15 am until after the 10:45 am service for infants through three-year olds who are not potty trained.
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Middle School Class (Grades 6–8)
The class meets in Trinity’s youth area at 9:30 am on Sunday 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 9–12)
The high school class meets in Trinity’s youth area at 9:30 am on Sunday. It’s located under Tuton Hall and can be accessed from the stairs to the right of the Tuton Hall kitchen 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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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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Midweek Eucharist
Every Wednesday, we offer a midweek worship service at 12:15 (ending around 12:45).
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Rector's Bible Study Transforms to "Bible Discovery"
The long-standing Rector’s Bible Study is changing to “Bible Discovery with the Rector.” We’re meeting on Thursdays at 11:00 am on Zoom only. Our first session will examine what the scripture has to say about the character of God. Take a look at Exodus 34:6-7. What does it tell us about God's character? If you’ve been on the email list for the Rector’s Bible Study you will still get the day-of notification with the Zoom link. If you want to be on the list send a note to Rebecca Jenkins at Trinity at rebecca@trinityasheville.org.
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Church Street Blood Drive
The Church Street Coalition is holding a mobile blood drive on Sunday, October 19, 8:00 am–2:00 pm. With the urgent need for blood donations right now, we’re able to offer extra incentives, and so all donors will not only receive the standard $20 e-gift card but also a bonus $20 e-gift card ($40 in rewards total, just for donating, which most beneficially saves up to three lives!), so this is really a win-win for the whole community! Visit the registration page and use sponsor code 13769 to register for this event.
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Trinity 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. For information, contact Corkie Morrill by phone at 828-684-3972 or by email at corkiemorrill@charter.net.
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Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Please join the Brothers of St. Andrew on October 11 for a service project, explained below. Here are some FAQs about the Brotherhood:
Q: What is the Brotherhood of St. Andrew?
A: Primarily, the Brotherhood is a men’s group. But it’s more than that. The Brotherhood was founded in 1883 as a society of men and boys devoted to prayer, study of scripture, and service.
Q: What is the commitment and how much does it cost?
A: There is no initial commitment. You can attend as your schedule and interest permit. The cost for an annual membership is $50. A life membership costs $1,000. There is funding for memberships for those unable to afford the dues. The hope is that with attendance and bonding, you will be called to membership and commitment. If you have been attending regularly, you should seriously consider membership. Later in the year, Scott will preside at a formal induction ceremony during the 10:45 service. Those who have joined will be formally inducted into the Brotherhood and presented with their pin of membership.
Q: How often does the group meet socially?
A: The group meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 5:30, usually at a local pub. The location is announced beforehand by email.
Q: How often does the group meet for prayer, study and discussion?
A: The group meets at church on the first Sunday of the month, at 9:30, before service. These gatherings start with prayer. The participants will engage in an experiential scripture discussion and collectively respond to questions designed to elicit how the passage is directing their lives. Sharing life experience is encouraged. There will be other programs as well.
Q: How often does the group meet for service projects?
A: This varies depending on the interest of the group. October 11 is a volunteer day with Habitat for Humanity. You may sign up for this event at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44ACAC2BA57-58849748-bosa
Q: How do I stay in touch?
A: We have a dedicated email list for those interested in the Brotherhood. If you have been receiving our emails about the social gatherings, you are on the list. If you would like to be on this list, please let Bob Zito know and he will add you to the list.
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The Needlers Return
The Needlers will meet this Sunday, October 12, at 4:00 pm. Our group of any and all who knit, crochet, sew, craft, or needlepoint—or want to!—meets monthly in the Clark Room. Contact the Rev. Amy Peterson (amy@trinityasheville.org) or Lorrie Weeks with questions.
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Rise Against Hunger
Rise Against Hunger is on Sunday, October 19, in Tuton Hall during formation hour. Join us in packing food for the hungry. We will have a light breakfast in the Undercroft concurrently. The Rise Against Hunger Experience provides a lasting, real-life impact as our group works together for a start-to-finish meal assembly experience to combine rice, soy, dehydrated vegetables and a packet of 20 vitamins and minerals into life-changing meal packages. This is a unique intergenerational ministry, and we therefore invite volunteers aged 6–90. The Patton Fund is paying for this event and donations are voluntary. You may sign up on the day of the event starting at 8:45. Volunteers should bring a baseball cap unless they want to wear a hairnet.
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Episcopal Youth Community
EYC is for grades 6–12. It will meet on Sunday, October 26, after the 10:45 am service. We will have lunch in Tuton Hall and then drive to Franklin, NC, to Vecinos, Inc., which provides free, bilingual healthcare services to low-income and uninsured adults in Western North Carolina. We will be painting their building. Please wear clothes that you might get paint on and closed-toe shoes. Please RSVP to debbie@trinityasheville.org by Thursday, October 23.
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Women's Bible Study
The Women’s Bible Study resumed Tuesday, September 2. We meet at 9:30 am in the conference room (and online) to discuss the Scriptures appointed for the upcoming Sunday. Contact the Rev. Amy Peterson with questions.
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AA and Al Anon
Multiple AA and Al Anon meetings take place at Trinity. Every morning Monday–Friday at 7:00 am, AA meets in the Undercroft. They have additional meetings on Tuesday and Friday evenings at 8:00 pm in the Undercroft and on Saturdays at 8:00 am. Alateen and Al Anon meet on Sundays at 5:00 pm in the Youth Room.
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All Saints' Dinner
Our All Saints’ Sunday celebration will be November 2, at 6:15 pm, in Tuton Hall. Dinner is free, but reservations are required. Registration is now open. We celebrate All Saints’ Sunday with a special dinner, a focus on saints of the church, and a candlelight reading of the names of those interred in the Memorial Garden here at Trinity. This year, we are excited to have Becky Stone, a local performing artist and storyteller, as our featured presenter. Ms. Stone is an incredibly gifted, mesmerizing storyteller, and we look forward to a special evening with her. Our Trinity youth will be waiting tables to raise money for the 2026 Youth Summer Experience. Dinner is free, but all tips and donations go directly toward helping make it possible for the youth to participate in this life-changing trip. Thank you! Nursery care will be available for Trinitarians under 5 years old.
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Evensong
Please plan to join us on Sunday, October 26 for our first choral evensong service of the program year. Our Chancel Choir will lead a traditional Anglican evensong service featuring works by Henry Purcell, Charles Wood, Dr. Kevin Seal’s setting of the Phos Hilaron, and Josef Rheinberger’s sublime Abendlied. The service will begin at 5:30 pm and will replace the regularly scheduled Celtic Eucharist.
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Handbell Choir
Trinity’s Handbell Choir is looking for new members! All are welcome to join, although some music reading skills are helpful. The choir rehearses on Mondays, 4:30–5:30 pm, and plays periodically for 10:45 am worship. For more information, contact Kevin Seal at kevin@trinityasheville.org
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Becoming Beloved Community Book Group
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.
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Immediate Opportunities
We have launched an Immediate Opportunities page on our website that highlights some ways you can be involved at Trinity, for which we have immediate need.
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Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir has kicked off their program year and begun weekly rehearsals on Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. The choir sings for the 10:45 am Sunday service throughout the year as well as for special services and concerts. It is open to all. For more information, contact Kevin at kevin@trinityasheville.org.
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2nd Chapter Book Group
The 2nd Chapter Book Group is a traditional ladies’ group that meets on the 2nd Thursday of every even-numbered months at 10:00 am in the Clark Room. The remaining date for 2025 is December 11. For more information, please contact Barbara Fotinos at bfotinos@gmail.com.
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Have an Announcement for Our Friday Emails?
If you would like your group's announcement to be included in the Friday emails or the Sunday Times, please contact our director of communications, Kevin Wilson at kevinwilson@trinityasheville.org.
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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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ARM
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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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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Church of the Advocate
Every Sunday after the 10:00 am 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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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: Charles Lewis, Kim Wherry, Nyla Sailer, Jan Stanko, Michelle Price, Tommy Myer, Steve Link, Michael Godleski, Mark Stephens, and Debbie Wallace.
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: Ann McCullough, Laurie Hamilton, Kary Deuel, Christine Nelson, Andrew Howell, Ford Neill, Bob Chapin, Carole Ann Forsyth, Nora Stanley, John Cantrell, Craig Weeks, Cheri Weaver, Laura Bourne, Elizabeth Ruhl, Morgan Chappell, Maggie Hilderbran, Judah Storey, Bailey Shaw, Kirk Simons, Alicia Sisk-Morris, Cherie Reardon, Katie Chappell, Vittoria Duque, Evelyn Conner, Nancy Allison, Matt Lynch, Owen Alspaugh, Hannah Horine, Griffin Groh, and Ruby Jane Ross.
Anniversaries: Erich & Linda Cluxton, John & Robin Oswald, Richard Wrightson & Corkie Morrill, Wally & Rheta Courtney, Bob & Helen Wernet, Katie Barbrey & Will Yarborough, Patrick & Emily Schneider, and Joseph & Karen Rubisch.
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