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Mission & Outreach nominated the Jericho Partnership in Danbury as recipient of the Trinity Special Easter offering.
The Jericho Partnership embodies the principals of the Good Samaritan. It is a non-profit collaboration of word and deed ministry organizations and congregations serving the at risk in Danbury. It provides tutors for children of all ages, mentors guiding at risk teenagers to a better life, language support, training to be food pantry helpers, health care for the uninsured. Additionally, Jericho Partnership hosts a food pantry for families who can’t afford an adequate supply of food.
Please donate generously to this amazing mission! Make out your checks to Trinity
Church, memo line Jericho Partnership, and place in the Special Easter Collection
envelope. Thank you! Click here to contribute.
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 | Rev. David Artman is a minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Members of that denomination are expected to actively work out their theology through personal study and community worship. If that feels familiar, consider joining Cindy Anderau, Lisa Mages, Tom McMorran, and Pastor Andrea for a March Discussion series on Artman's book Grace Saves All: The Necessity of Christian Universalism. We will meet in the library on April 7th and 14th from 3:00 to 4:00. In the introduction to his book, Artman writes, "...most people don't know it's possible to be a Chrisitan and to believe grace is God's way of ultimately saving everyone. They don't know where to find biblical evidence for this understanding of grace. They don't know this way of understanding grace was common in early Christianity. They wrongly assume they can only be Christian if they believe God will not, or might not, save everyone." Artman's book challenges the idea of any person being abandoned by God. If you are intrigued by the idea that our God's loving grace will never give up until all are united to God, please join us. Books are available via Amazon, and you might want to check out some of Artman's podcasts. As always you are most welcome to join the conversation even if you haven't read the book. Feel free to email Tom McMorran, or let Rev. Andrea know if you are interested. |  | On Saturday, April 27 at 12:30 pm is the next meeting of the Paint with us Group. Consider joining us - even if you bring a different type of creative project. We just chat and enjoy talking about our work and what we are doing. At the end, we have a show and tell of what we all worked on. Snacks provided. Meet in the Glover room. | |
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It's springtime, and springtime brings creation care programs. Here are two upcoming online ones you may want to check out:
'Igniting the Advocate's Heart: Spirituality in Nature & Creation Care', on April 11, 3 pm, ET. Register here. This experience-centered presentation explores how immersive engagement with, and mindful practice in, nature operates in life-giving balance with practical efforts pursuing creation care and climate justice. The presentation will be led by Payton Hoegh, program director for the Center for Spirituality in Nature in Arlington, Virginia.
National Faith + Climate Forum on April 16 from 12:00 pm – 5:15 pm ET. Changes in our climate are increasingly impacting congregations, and clergy and lay leaders are searching for ways to be part of the solution. Deepen your understanding on how to engage your congregation in creation care, work toward just and equitable solutions, and connect with other faith leaders locally and nationally.
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Little Pantry needs this week
Jelly/Ketchup/Peanut butter
Coffee/Tea
Canned ready to eat meals
Pasta Sauce
Toilet paper/Paper towels
Dog/Cat food
Bath Soap Bars/Shampoo
Please check that food has not expired.
For a complete list, scan the QR code.
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What an Easter it was! The loft was filed with singers, brass instruments, and even a (gasp!) a band with guitars and drums! The organ created sounds even I didn’t know it was capable of, thanks to the masterful playing of Eric Knapp, and our choir was tireless in their beautifully artistic singing. Thank you to all who participated in this year’s Easter music, and thank you to those who donated so that we can continue to provide special music for our holidays. And a huge THANK YOU goes out to Tom Swetts who built a beautiful conductor’s podium for the loft so that I can more effectively direct musicians on both sides of the organ. What a gift!
We have a trio of concerts coming up at Trinity this month, and I hope you will come out and enjoy them. The first is the Monteverdi Vespers on April 13th at 7pm, followed by the Symphony no. 3 (Symphony of Sorrowful Songs) by Henryk Górecki on April 19th, and then Beethoven’s 9th Symphony on April 26th- yes the one with the “Ode to Joy”!
Our musical partner, the Connecticut Choral Society, could use some help this Saturday putting up concert flyers around town. Might you be able to help? If so, swing by the church this Saturday between 10am and 4pm to pick up flyers. We will also have some at church on Sunday for you to take and distribute.
Again, thank you for your support of music at Trinity!
Jennifer
*****Choir is on a break! We will resume on Thursday April 11th at 7pm.******
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Thank you for celebrating Easter with us at Trinity! The morning was filled with lovely music and flowers, smiles, togetherness, and of course, a fun Easter Egg Hunt! Thanks to Franco and Nina Porretta, the Lye Family, and the Leake family for their invaluable help staging the egg hunt. Thank you also to the many Trinity folk who donated pre-stuffed Easter eggs! | |
*Congratulations to the winner of our Lenten Passport contest: Elizabeth Leake! Elizabeth earned the most stickers in her class and was awarded a gift card to Ferris Acres Creamery. Great job Elizabeth! | |
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*This Sunday we start a new church school rotation learning the Old Testament story of Daniel and the lion's den. Kids will enjoy science, creative drama, and games workshops in the next three weeks. We will also keep practicing the Lord's Prayer together.
Upcoming Events
*Sunday, April 7, Church School resumes
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Sunday 4/7: meet in library (this gathering has been rescheduled for 4/28)
Sunday 5/5: meet in library
Sunday 6/2: Sandwich making in kitchen, and Chapel on the Green
Sunday 6/9: end of the year celebration- youth participate in service (ushers, acolyte, readers, oblations), photo slide show, honor seniors, cake after the service
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CPR Training on April 7th
Trinity is offering basic CPR and defibrillator training after worship on Sunday, April 7th. This session is open to everyone, but spaces are limited. The session is expected to last about 90 minutes. If you are interested in joining, please let Kim know.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Monteverdi Vespers 1610
April 14, 2024 - 3 pm at Trinity Episcopal Church in Newtown, CT
A TOWERING MASTERPIECE COMES TO CONNECTICUT
The Connecticut Choral Society is proud to announce a special presentation of “one of
the greatest works of sacred music ever written” – the MONTEVERDI VESPERS 1610
The concert Is on April 14, 2024 at 3 pm at Trinity Episcopal Church in Newtown, CT.
The Connecticut Choral Society will perform together with the internationally acclaimed
ORCHESTRANEXUS, Nexus Choral Artists, and renowned soloists Linda Sweetman-
Waters, organ, and Max Vladimiroff, harpsichord under the direction of Maestro Eric
Dale Knapp.
The MONTEVERDI VESPERS 1610, a masterwork of the early Baroque period, is an
extraordinary and revolutionary setting of the five psalms, hymn, and Magnificat which
make up the Vespers liturgy. It is a grand scale production with multiple choirs, soloists,
harpsichord, organ and orchestra that features majestic choruses, poignant duets, and
virtuosic solos of breathtaking beauty.
The audience can expect a grand scale treat as well. Listeners will be seated in the
center of a performance in the round, surrounded by soloists, orchestra and various
vocal ensembles, as if in a sacred embrace. At times they may hear the call of angels
from high above.
This glorious masterpiece is seldom performed in its entirety due to the scope of the
production.
This Connecticut presentation is a rare opportunity for local audiences to experience a
live performance of the unforgettable masterpiece that has captivated performers and
audiences for over four centuries.
Tickets are $55.00 and are available online or at the door, if not sold out prior to the
concert.
For more information and to buy tickets please visit us at ctchoralsociety.com or call
888-927-2933.
For more information visit us at ctchoralsociety.com or email us.
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Newtown Lions Club Stuff-A-Truck Food Drive
The Second Annual Newtown Lions Club Stuff-A-Truck Food Drive in cooperation with Stop & Shop and the US Army 411th Civil Affairs Battalion will be held on Saturday April 6th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Sandhill Plaza in Newtown .
The event benefits Faith Food Pantry (Newtown) , Hospitality Hall (Newtown), Daily Bread Food Pantry (Danbury) and the Bridgeport Rescue Mission in Bridgeport.
Just come by Stop & Shop on Saturday April 6th and purchase a pre-packaged bag of food or shop for any number of suggested grocery items and then come Stuff-A-Truck courtesy of the US Army Reserves, Stop & Shop and the Newtown Lions Club.
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Christian Yoga
Join Christian Yoga class on alternating Tuesdays at 7 pm for an hour of movement incorporating prayer and scripture. This is a great way to connect to yourself, with others and with God. The next sessions will be held on 4/9 and 4/23. All are welcome!
Free will offering is completely voluntary.
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Weekly Happenings
Trinity's nursery is open every Sunday from 9:15 - 11:15, and is professionally staffed by Wee Care Nanny Agency.
Trinity's Grief Support Group runs every first and third Thursday of the month, and is open to all.
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Praise and Thanksgiving
For those requesting our prayers
Arlene, Maureen, Janet, Rick, Marie, Jennifer, Joyce, Jacky, Gail, Alveta, Bode, Gracie, Martha, Daniel, Judy, Cheryl, Shirley, Dan, Brian, Barbara, Lucille, Caroline, JM, Marie, Erin, Jean, Thomas, Matt, Eric, Beth, Megan, Jim, Beatrice, Rose Marie
For those celebrating a birthday this week
Tom Swetts, Jeanne Benedict, Paget Haylon, Martha West-Glynn, Abby Lye
For those celebrating an anniversary this week
Richard & Jean Bellesheim
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