Bob Spring reflects on 35 years of giving to Trinity

Joyful Exploration by Jeremy Yocum and Nikki Dee Miller will take you on an adventure of whimsy, color, and imagination, where you will encounter colorful paintings, prints, and the occasional Yocumonster.

Jeremy’s work includes fictitious creatures and objects of pop culture from his youth. The work consists of paintings, screen prints, and whimsical faux taxidermy creatures called Yocumonsters. He states, “The meaning behind this work is simple – grin and enjoy it.” Yocum has been an arts educator for the past 25 years. Along with teaching high school students, he currently teaches printmaking to adults at Xico Inc.

Nikki is an emerging artist. Her paintings are influenced by her graphic design, pairing ordered lines with chaotic brushstrokes, resulting in vibrant abstracts with touches of modern realism. Nikki shares, “Please enjoy the playfulness of these paintings as we sometimes forget to do in daily adult life.” Nikki participates in Scottsdale art fairs and has her work displayed at many local businesses.

Our needs for the families served through the Garfield School pantry are ever changing. We are beginning to stock up on items for the holidays, and are changing our list of needed items accordingly.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support this ministry, and please remember all packaging must be plastic or non breakable. No glass can be distributed. 

• Canned chicken (12 oz. cans)
• Mashed potatoes (4 oz. packets)
• Sweet potatoes (29 oz. cans)
• Pudding (3.4 oz. packages)
• Dried milk (25 oz. packages)
• Peaches (29 oz. cans)
• Turkey gravy (0.87 oz. packets)
• Diced tomatoes (15 oz. cans)
• Oatmeal (1 lb. canisters)
• Oil (24 oz. bottles)
• Grape jelly (24 oz. containers)

Protein is the toughest item to keep in stock. 

If you are interested in volunteering to pack bags or would like to visit the Garfield pantry to see the set up, you are welcome to call Kathryn Hudson at 480-390-7413 for more information. 

November 25 | 10:00 a.m.

Atwood Hall

Trinity Quilters use their talents to transform pieces of fabric into creative quilts. Once a quilt is finished complete with prayer ties, the congregation knots those ties while saying a prayer for the recipient.  

These quilts are created to bring comfort to those in need. Please contact Rev. Omar Rodriguez de la O at omar@trinitycathedral.com if you or someone you love would be comforted by one of these hand-made quilts.

We invite anyone over 10 years of age who might want to learn more about quilting to join us. We meet from 10 am to 2 pm on two Saturdays a month as the Cathedral schedule permits. Our time together always includes a brown bag lunch. Our final meeting of 2023 will be December 2.

Thank you to all who have helped provide healing gifts to members of the Trinity family, those they love, and those fleeing domestic abuse who are sheltered by The Sojourner Center. 

December 29 - 31

Treat your family to Christmas in the Pines! Let’s continue celebrating the twelve days of Christmas and get ready for the New Year together in a beautiful place! We’ll have stories, a campfire, carols, cocoa, crafts, and lots of holiday fun to keep celebrating the season. Give yourselves the gift of time together at Chapel Rock!

Family camps at Chapel Rock are for families of all shapes, sizes, and ages, with or without children.

We are looking to recruit those who knit or crochet to assist in our drive to 

make beanies, scarves, cowls, and other safeguards against the winter elements in the coming weeks.

These accessories will be distributed at our annual Thanksgiving and Christmas breakfast celebrations for our homeless population.

If you are interested in helping to make these items, or donating yard, please get in touch with Dyane Welt at ibn2rt2@gmail.com.

November 23 | 6:00 a.m.

Atwood Hall

Trinity will again this year welcome our downtown neighbors facing homelessness to join us for breakfast on Thanksgiving morning, a tradition which stretches back more than two decades.

It's not only a blessing for our guests, it has always been a blessing to those of us who prepare and serve the meal.

We are starting to recruit volunteers willing to help that morning. The work starts at 6:00 a.m., and we typically have wrapped up and cleaned up by 9:30 at the latest.

No prior experience is necessary. Friends at family are welcome.

If you are willing and available, please sign up on the sheet at the reception desk in the Olney Room. Questions? Contact Dave Howell at davejoanhowell@gmail.com or 602-361-3939.

Deadline: December 10

Help us provide a memorable Christmas for children in need!

We have received a list of 50 names from our partners at Nourish Phoenix, and we are hoping to provide up to $50 worth of gifts for each one.

You may sign up to claim one or more children at the link below, and included is their name, age, and what they would like for Christmas.

All presents must be returned to the Cathedral no later than December 10.

Please do not wrap your present(s), though gift bags are okay. Please also ensure your gift(s) have a tag or Post-It with the child's number and name.

If you have any questions, contact Deacon Myra Kingsley at myra@trinitycathedral.com.