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November 20, 2024

Our Shared Story, Stewardship 2025 - We are writing the next chapters in the story of Trinity Church; one grand story, comprised of many tiny stories, bound together by our faith in God and this community. What happens if we all lean in? 

If you have not yet made a pledge for 2025, we encourage you to do so by December 1. Your pledge allows us to responsibly plan for our 2025 budget, seize opportunities for growth and provide ongoing support for the ever changing needs of our community. If you have already made a stewardship commitment for 2025, thank you! 

Family Bread Delivery (Sunday, November 24) - Our high schoolers will spend 24 hours baking bread to be distributed throughout the city to those who are hungry. A portion of this homemade bread is reserved for the elders of our faith community and those who might appreciate a little extra love this Thanksgiving season. Families are asked to sign up and deliver bread to these beloved friends. Bread will be ready for pick up Sunday morning, November 24. To sign up for bread delivery, email abond@trinitynola.com.

Leading up to and during the event, Trinity is collecting funds to establish an endowment in Alvin’s name, honor him, and lend ongoing financial support to TEEP. Make your gift towards our fundraising goal of $50,000, at https://trinitynola.com/alvin in gratitude for the one who led TEEP so well and for so long.

Youth Pilgrimage to Taizé, France - This year Trinity Church High School Youth will travel to Taizé, a faith community in Burgundy, France, where they join the monastery’s rhythms of daily prayer, service, and rest. It’s a unique opportunity for high schoolers to connect with themselves, one another, and God. Enrolled Trinity Church Youth in grades 9-12 are eligible to join us for the trip, June 6 - June 15, 2025. The estimated cost is $2500. Scholarships are available; our goal is for all interested youth to join us, regardless of cost. All pilgrims will be required to fundraise to offset costs. For questions, contact Ashley Bond at abond@trinitynola.com.

What's Happening:

TONIGHT! Women of Trinity Church Meeting (November 20) - Monthly Membership meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Parish House with a brief business agenda followed by a social activity. At this meeting, will make jar mixes for the Pies & Sides sale. All women are welcome! Please join us! Questions? Contact: WOTC President Becca Ryan (beccam.wallace@gmail.com).

Advent Wreath Making (November 24) - Come make your advent wreath on Sunday, November 24! Materials will be available in. Bishops Hall throughout the morning. We will provide all the materials and instructions, and donations for materials are welcome.

ONLY 3 SLOTS REMAINING! Directory Portraits (November 24) - Professional photographer, Helen Reed, will again take complimentary portraits for Trinity's member directory (launching January 2025) on Sunday, November 24. Time slots are available in 5 minute increments from 9:00am - 10:00am, and 11:45am - 1:45pm. Some drop-ins available. *Trinity’s new pictorial directory will be available beginning January 2025. This secure digital directory will allow you to upload photos, update your contact information, add family members, and more! Making a gift or pledge of support for 2025* will automatically register your membership status in the new directory. Sign up here.

LGBTQ+ and Allies Advent Prayer Service (December 4) - Come for an evening of sacred story and prayers with our LGBTQ and Allies community. We will gather in the chancel for an Advent Prayer service focusing on the Light that is coming. Following the service we will share stories of faith and friendship in the Boardroom. Bring a drink or an appetizer to share. 6:00 pm on Wednesday, December 4th. Contact melliott@trinitynola.com to RSVP.

Deliver a Poinsettia - An early opportunity to deliver Christmas Joy! If you would like to deliver a poinsettia to someone in our congregation who is lonely, homebound, or simply one of our cherished older members, please contact Maria Elliott at melliott@trinitynola.com to volunteer. We have about 100 plants to deliver the week after Thanksgiving.

Save the Date:

Family Night: Feast of St. Nicholas (December 6) - On Friday, December 6 from 5:30 pm - 7:30pm, join us for our "annual" Spaghetti Supper with cookie decorating and a Godly Play story. Please consider being a part of the St. Nicholas Planning Committee. Contact Ashley Bond at abond@trinitynola.com.

Women Gather in Community - Solomon Center-Second Thursday (December 12) - All women of the Diocese are invited Thursday, December 12, 9:00am to 3:00pm. Advent is a time of waiting and preparation for the birth of Jesus, a time of prayerful yearning for Emmanuel, “God with us.” And, it is often hard to find the quiet we need to open our hearts to receive what is longing to be born in us. This day will be about setting aside time for that kind of opening. The facilitator is The Rev. Liz Embler-Beazley, Rector of Grace Memorial Episcopal Church in Hammond. All are welcome! Fee: $50 (includes lunch) Questions: Please call Lisa Holden (504) 296-7234.

Krewe de Voix Christmas Concert (December 13) - Friday, December 13 at 7:00pm in the Church

Children's Christmas Liturgy (December 20) - Sunday, December 22 at 5:00pm in the Church