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Reflecting God's Love: Mission-Focused Stewardship for 2024
This year Trinity Cathedral is taking a slightly different approach to Stewardship. To understand this new approach, it is important to take a step back to look at the meaning of Stewardship. God gives each one of us gifts. These gifts are traditionally categorized as time, talent, and treasure. These gifts have no intrinsic value. They are resources that create value when they are used. The wise use of these resources is what Stewardship is all about.
During typical stewardship campaigns, the focus tends to be on tangible things such as buildings, clergy and staff, programs, and other expenses such as utilities. We are asked to use our resources (time, talent, and treasure) to “fund” buildings, staff, and programs. But, like our individual resources, these items, what we call corporate or collective resources, do not have any intrinsic value until they are used to pursue our vision to transform our own and others' lives by intentionally living the Gospel.
This year Trinity Cathedral will have a mission focused stewardship campaign. This shifts the focus from WHAT we will do to WHY we do things. The primary advantage of mission focused stewardship is its natural focus on abundance. How many ministries can we support? The only limit is how much resource we are willing to devote to them. If we believe that God’s love for us is infinite, then surely God’s gifts are also infinite. When we transcend the finite thinking of buildings, staff, programs, and expenses, we open ourselves up for the infinite possibilities that exist in the Kingdom of God. It is an invitation to think creatively about how we can use God’s gifts more effectively to reflect God’s love into the world.
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Our Mission of Building Our Community
The earliest concepts of “church” were not based on a building, but rather on a community. Acts 2:44 says “All believers were together and had everything in common.” We are called to community. Trinity Cathedral has a unique place in community. As the seat of the diocese, we have a role in the broader Episcopal community across Southeast Florida, and our location in the heart of Miami provides a unique opportunity to create community in this city. Creating community means getting out and inviting in. It means creating opportunities for connection. It means showing genuine hospitality.
How can we broaden our community? How can we be a community center? How can we use our diversity as a strength in building community?
Stay tuned for more details about Mission-Focused Stewardship for 2024 in the coming weeks!
The Trinity Cathedral Stewardship Committee
Steve Kretsch
Ed Hibshman
Neal Knight
Joanna Fijalkowska
Father Jason Roberson
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The Bishop is asking for prayers for the peoples of the Holy Land and for an immediate end to violence | |
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O God, the Source of Life, and Creator of Peace, help your children, anguished and confused, to understand the futility of hatred and violence; and grant us the ability to stretch across political, religious and national boundaries so we may confront horror and fear by continuing together in the search for justice, peace and truth. Remember those now caught up in armed conflict in Israel and Palestine. Give rest to the dead; succour to the wounded; strength to those held hostage; and energy to those with the power to bring the violence to a swift end. With every fiber of our being we beg you, O God, to help us not to fail nor falter in the work of peace, justice and reconciliation. Amen.
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Evensong this Sunday!
Join us this Sunday at 5:30 for Choral Evensong sung by the Anglican Chorale of Southeast Florida and conducted by Mr. Christopher Harrell. Music by Herbert Sumsion, John Gardner, and Robert Lehman. Don't miss it!
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"Pews to Chairs" Project
For many decades now, pews have been replaced by chairs in countless cathedrals and churches across the Episcopal Church and the world with remarkable success. In many cases, it has allowed congregations to experience a transformation and rebirth of their communities. Stackable, multi-use chairs will give Trinity a fully flexible and multi-purpose space that functions not only for worship, but for a variety of ministry and community events. (See the above picture of Chester Cathedral, UK.)
The success of Transforming Trinity and the Pews to Chairs project depends on the donation of chairs by cathedral parishioners, congregations, and individuals across The Episcopal Church in Southeast Florida and the wider Church. Chairs may be donated in honor of / in memory of a loved one or in honor of a specific church, congregation, or organization. Please consider donating one or more chairs!
To donate: Please download the chair donation form HERE, complete it, and make your check payable to Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. Please make sure to write “Pews to Chairs” in the memo line. Mail checks and forms to: Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 464 NE 16th Street, Miami, FL 33132.
Online donations can also be made on the Cathedral website (www.trinitymiami.org) under the “Giving” tab – please be sure to choose the “Pews to Chairs Campaign” on the dropdown menu to designate your donation.
Please reach out to Father Jason by email at frjason@trinitymiami.org if you have any questions or concerns. You can also find more details about the Pews to Chairs project HERE.
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Yoga is back! Starting September 25th at 6.15pm, join us for movement, breath work, and guided meditation in the Cathedral every Monday (except holidays). Experience the blissful union of mind, body, and spirit. Combining the ancient Vedic practice of yoga with the intimacy of our sacred Christian space, Simon Strong from Tiger Eye Healing will lead yoga sessions offering a harmonious blend of physical movement, breathing techniques, sound bath and meditation exercises - to promote relaxation, overall well-being, and inner revelation!
Immerse yourself in a truly rejuvenating and spiritual experience. All levels welcome! $20 (including mats and parking). Entry at the North Door (16th Street). To assure a prompt start, if at all possible please do sign up beforehand using this link.
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Sunday
8 am Holy Eucharist
10 am Choral Eucharist
12:15 pm La Santa Eucaristía
5:30 pm Choral Evensong
Wednesday
12:10 pm Bilingual Holy Eucharist with Special Prayers for Healing
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If you would like to include someone on the Prayer List or add an anniversary or birthday for special prayers, please call the Cathedral office at 305-456-8851, use the 'Contact Us' link on our website, or send an email ...
office@trinitymiami.org
Also, please let us know when names can be removed from the list.
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Sick - In Recovery
Carlos Ayerdus, Xiomara Betancount, Marjorie Biscombe, Janeth Casteaños, President James Carter, Jr., Cecilia, Corinne Chaney, The Rev. James Considine, Cheyenne Crespo, Carol Cunningham, Helen Ebanks, Lucinda Eden, Joan Gill, Doris Gray, Malcomb Green, Robert Horton, Gloria Lamb, Alejandro Medrano, Julio Rodriguez, Yvonne Shonberger, Rick Singletary, Les Tablada, Irma Pujol, Jerome Valero, Anne Knight, Daniel Tate, Marisa Gabarde, The Most Reverend Michael Curry, Nancy Pacheco, Marcin Rebejko, Dorota Chamczyk, Esteban Rodriguez, Joana Echevaría, David Garcia, Molissa Sjogreen, Andye Moss, Stephen Franklin
Altar Flowers
To the glory of God and in memory of the Reverend Jack Stanton
Sanctuary Candle
To the glory of God and in thanksgiving for the Cathedral Volunteers
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
The Anglican Church in Melanesia
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Birthdays
Glenn Boardman
Anniversaries
In Memoriam
Lincoln Mckoy
Adargelia Caridad Varela
The Reverend Jack Stanton
Bianca Nicole Lamela
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Altar Flowers & Sanctuary Candle | |
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It is the tradition each week at Trinity Cathedral for individuals and families to make a donation for the altar flowers and the sanctuary candle in honor of or in memory of a family member, friend, or a specific cathedral ministry or organization. Names for the donations are listed in the Friday e-Newsletter and in the Sunday service bulletin.
Please email the Cathedral office at office@trinitymiami.org or call (305) 456-8851 to make your donations to this important ministry.
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We continue to pray for our Presiding Bishop, the Most Reverend Michael Curry, who was hospitalized again recently. He is now home from the hospital and is receiving physical and occupational therapy. An update on his health can be found here.
O God, the strength of the weak and the comfort of sufferers: Mercifully accept our prayers, and grant to your servant Michael the help of your power, that his sickness may be turned into health, and our sorrow into joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Food Pantry Ministry
These are difficult times and many struggle to make ends meet. When you come on Sundays, please consider bringing one or more items of canned or boxed food. Items to consider include canned goods, peanut butter, packaged cereals, paper products, bottled water, dish and laundry soaps, boxed dinners, toiletry items, and feminine hygiene products. Remember that we cannot accept expired food or items that need refrigeration.
Gift Card Ministry
The LGBTQ+ ministry has organized an on-going Gift Card collection drive to aid in the purchase of perishable food items for food pantry recipients. These cards are distributed on a weekly basis to families and individuals in need. To continue to help this cause or if you or someone you know could benefit from this ministry, please contact Roberto Soto at:
Trinity Cathedral, c/o Roberto Soto
464 N.E. 16th Street, Miami, FL 33132
(305) 456-8851 or via email roberto@trinitymiami.org
Names of donors and recipients will remain confidential
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We need Ushers and Lectors!
We you like to be an usher on Sunday mornings?
Would you like to read a scripture lesson or lead the Prayers of the People during our Sunday services?
Please consider joining our Usher or Lector Ministries. We need volunteers to help fill these important roles during our Sunday worship.
If you are interested, please email Mr. Thomas Porto at thomas44a@gmail.com, or call the Cathedral office at 305-456-8851.
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Join the Cathedral Flower Guild!
Do you love arranging flowers? Please consider joining the Cathedral Flower Guild. We need volunteers to help on Saturday mornings to arrange flowers for our Sunday worship services.
If you are interested, please reach out to Mr. Roberto Soto at office@trinitymiami.org, or call the Cathedral office at 305-456-8851.
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Morning and Evening Online Reflection | |
Begin and end your weekday with online reflections. Reflections feature prayers, readings from Holy Scripture, and contemplative music and are led by clergy from National Cathedral in the morning and from Canterbury Cathedral in the evening. In addition, daily Choral Evensong song by the Canterbury Cathedral Choir is available online. Select the applicable link below for access. | |
The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost | |
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Johnson Service Corps is a diverse, ecumenical community of young adults ages 21 to 28 dedicated to service and social justice in Chapel Hill and Durham, N.C.
Bulletin Insert in full...
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Trinity in Pictures
Blessing of the Animals
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Cathedral Office Hours
Monday – Thursday 9:00am until 3:00pm
In case of pastoral emergency, please call 786-682-5354.
Email: office@trinitymiami.org
Cathedral Visits
The Cathedral doors are open Monday - Friday from 9:00 - 1:00 for visits and for prayer.
Visit us at trinitymiami.org
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