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Newcomer Gathering Sunday, September 22nd @ 10:45 AM Trinity Church Library
An Invitation for all Newcomers and Visitors at Trinity Church …
New Friends, we value the gift of your presence among us, and we want to get to
know you a bit!
Please stay after worship on Sunday, September 22nd for conversation. Come to
the Library, around the corner from the Sanctuary. Chat with Rev. Andrea and
other newcomers, and learn more about the Trinity parish family. How has
God’s Spirit invited you here at this time?
Bring your questions about Trinity Church and your hopes for what spiritual
community can mean for you. RSVP at: trinity@trinitynewtownct.org or call at
203-426-9070.
(P.S. Miss Frances and our Church School are hosting an Ice Cream Truck after
worship this same day for our Church School Families … you are most welcome
to bring a chilly treat with you to the Newcomer Gathering after socializing
outside!)
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Anglican Prayer Bead Workshop
Saturday October 19th (10am-12:30pm)
Anglican Prayer Beads, also known as the Anglican Rosary, are a relatively recent innovation, developed by an Episcopal priest in Texas. His combination of the Eastern Orthodox prayer rope with the Roman Catholic rosary to create something distinctly Anglican (there are hundreds of ways to pray with the beads!) has been popular from the very start.
On October 19th, we will be offering a workshop introducing Anglican prayer beads. Participants will learn about their history and symbolism, make their own beads (cost $25), and find out how to pray with them.
Registration is limited and required. Below you will see the bead and cross options available to you. You must contact Cindy Anderau to register and make your selection. The deadline to register is Oct 6. Lunch will be provided.
Please click here to view options for Beads and Cross
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In celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
On Sunday, October 6th, you might just see St. Francis, who so loved all of God’s creatures, at Trinity Episcopal Church! Join us at 3:00 PM, at the Labyrinth/Gazebo, behind the Church - for a time of informal prayer, fellowship and fun.
You will see some interesting critters. Meow, cluck, woof … moo??
We invite you to bring your beloved pet/s – or barnyard friends, for a special Blessing of the Animals as we celebrate the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi.
Bring your puppy, kitty, turtle, chicken, llama, hamster, etc. Anybody have a goat?? Come join us at the Gazebo/Labyrinth area behind Trinity Church – hang around for conversation.
If you are unable to load up your llama or hamster, we invite you to share in this Prayer of St. Francis:
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace,
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light; and
where there is sadness, joy.
O, God, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love;
for it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying
that we are born to eternal life. Amen.
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2025 Clergy Professional Development Leave (Sabbatical)
August of 2025 will mark 5 years since Rev. Andrea Castner Wyatt arrived at Trinity
Church – in deep pandemic! We have all partnered in Christian discipleship in so many
ways. We have seen Trinity return to many vibrant ministries.
Rev. Andrea’s ‘Letter of Agreement’ with Trinity Church and ECCT states that “three
months of professional development leave for each five years of continuous service in
parish ministry shall be made available to the rector.”
In July of 2024, Vestry Leaders of Trinity Church submitted papers to the Episcopal
Church in Connecticut about Rev. Andrea’s upcoming Sabbatical, and Diocesan leaders
have approved this leave. She will depart in early August and return in early November.
Rev. Andrea is planning to continue her study of ancient Celtic Christianity on the west
coast of Ireland, and of the Irish Gaelic language. She is also studying the application
of Celtic Christian theology and practice to the contemporary climate crisis, and she
hopes to engage with climate leaders in Ireland as well.
The Vestry is working to establish a plan of clergy, lay and Diocesan support during this
Professional Development Leave - to ensure that Trinity’s high level of energy and
ministry continues. Please speak with Rev. Andrea, with Wardens Christina Lye or
Robert Gardner, or with any Vestry member with questions.
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A rewarding and Fun Sunday afternoon of service
On October 13, the Youth of Trinity along with Mission and Outreach will travel to New Haven to Chapel on the Green to hand out meals.
After our service on 10/13, we will make sandwiches in the kitchen at Trinity, pack up cold meal bags and go to New Haven. The event includes an outdoor service with music and communion and handing out food bags.
We meet at 12:30 and carpooling is available.
For more information, contact Julie Dunn or Martha Dayton.
Please join us in this rewarding fellowship, either by making sandwiches or joining us in New Haven at:
Trinity on the Green, 230 Temple Street , New Haven, CT.
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The Pantry continues to be a great resource to our surrounding community. Thank you for your continued donations to this much needed ministry. Pantry needs this week are:
Peanut Butter/Jelly
Ground Coffee/tea bags
Canned fruit
Canned stew, ravioli etc.
Soups
Pasta Sauce only
Boxed milk, "i.e." Parmalat (stop & shop)
Small Laundry detergent/dish soap
Toilet paper
Feminine hygiene products
Deodorant, bar soap/body wash, toothpaste
Walmart or Grocery gift card-We'll purchase the items
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There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.
1 Corinthians 12:4-6
What a big Sunday that was! There was such immense joy in the house as we blessed our confirmands and rejoiced in Psalm 98 fashion with loud singing, (organ) pipes, and trumpet (and euphonium). And wow, did you SING those hymns! Nothing makes me happier as a Music Minister than a singing congregation. Our choir is back and in grand form, as if they never even took the summer off, and Trinity as a whole seems ready to make this another great year of service and spiritual growth.
As we enter our season of stewardship, it’s a great time to ask ourselves how - or if- we are using our God-given gifts. Is this your year to stretch outside of your comfort zone? Perhaps there’s an area of ministry within our Trinity community that you’ve been watching from afar that you could take a chance and see if God can use you there as well? Of course, I think it would be fabulous if you chose to explore being a part of the music ministry regardless of your musical ability, but there are many ways to expand and serve at Trinity, and I pray that in this season of stewardship you will open your eyes and ears just a bit more to God’s nudging of you to use your gifts -even the ones you don’t yet know you have!- for the work of God.
In Christ’s Service,
Jennifer
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Trinity Episcopal Church Welcomes You Back to Church School! | |
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Church School at Trinity starts up this Sunday, 9/22, at 9:30 in the John Beach Room. Our theme this year is "We are God's Masterpiece!" This welcoming and inclusive theme will cover stories about hand-picked messengers that did God's good work. Kids will learn that God does not expect us to be perfect but willing to work together to make positive change. We are just as he made us, ready to shine in His name!
Following the worship service come celebrate the church school kick off with some ice cream! An ice cream truck will park near the playground from 10:45 - 11:15 AM. It will be a great opportunity to catch up with church friends AND make some new ones. Ice cream is complimentary, courtesy of the Children's Ministry Team. ALL AGES are welcome.
|  | Church school registration continues. If you haven't already done so, please fill out one of our registration forms. Forms are available from Miss Frances, or by clicking here and printing one out at home. It has been wonderful seeing some new and familiar faces over the last few weeks. We truly look forward to seeing you soon! | |
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Upcoming Events:
Sunday, 9/22, Church school starts, Ice cream truck after worship
Sunday, 10/6, Blessing of the Stuffies, Afternoon St. Francis service
Sunday, 10/13, Families and youth make sandwiches, Chapel on the Green
Sunday, 10/27, Pumpkin painting and carving after worship
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Welcome back youth!
(Grades 7-12th)
Sunday October 6 meet in library after church
Sunday October 13- make sandwiches after church and serve them that afternoon at Chapel on the Green in New Haven
Saturday October 26- set up planks and “gut pumpkins” for pumpkin carving after church on 10/27 (time TBD)
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Newtown Lions Club
The Third Annual Newtown Lions Club Stuff-A-Truck Food Drive in cooperation with Big Y World Class Market and the US Army 411th Civil Affairs Battalion will be held on Saturday September 28th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Queen Street Shopping 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 Big Y on Saturday September 28th 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 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, Big Y and the Newtown Lions Club.
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Nursery Guidelines
What Trinity Church agrees to do:
· Provide consistent child care, staffed by Wee Care Nanny Agency, on Sunday mornings from 9:15 - 11:15 AM.
· Provide a welcoming and clean nursery area.
· Provide a changing table and nursing/feeding area.
· Call you in case of emergency, needed diaper change, or needed trip to the bathroom.
· Call you to come and retrieve your child should your child request it.
· Welcome infants and children younger than Kindergarten into the nursery.
What you agree to do:
· Retrieve your child by 11:15 AM.
· Make sure your child has been free from fever (100.4 F or higher), vomiting, and/or diarrhea for 24 hours. Also, if your child has symptoms that would readily spread illness please keep them home.
· Make sure the nursery attendant has your current cell number, in case of emergency, diaper change, or needed trip to the bathroom.
· Abide by Trinity Nursery's age limit.
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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 session will be held on 9/24. 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 from 4-5:15pm, and is open to all.
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New Process for Vouchers
Thank you to all of you who have seamlessly transitioned over to the new system - it is such a pleasure to be working with Lori Rohrbacher again!
Vouchers can now be submitted virtually. There is a new page on Trinity's website (Vouchers). Please use this online form as a way to submit vouchers. If you need help learning this new system, please contact Kim.
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Praise and Thanksgiving
For those requesting our prayers
Maureen, Janet, Rick, Marie, Jennifer, Joyce, Jacky, Gail, Alveta, Bode, Gracie, Martha, Daniel, Shirley, Dan, Barbara, Lucille, Caroline, Eric, Brent, Paula, Karen, Judy, Tim
For those celebrating a birthday this week
Marianne Noyes-Ryder, Ellianna Dirschel, Beth Murphy, Richard Haylon, Franco Porretta
For those celebrating an anniversary this week
Joan & Ron Fuest, Sandy & Phil Cruz,
Jeanne & Mark Benedict, Nancy Cole & Ben Keeley
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