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Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Feast of St. Francis
October 4, 2026
8am Holy Eucharist and 10am Choral Eucharist
View the Printed Liturgy for the 10am service.
The livestream may be viewed from the Trinity website, or directly from
Trinity's YouTube channel.
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Compline with Story & Sound
Sunday, October 4, 7-8pm
Join us for an evening of meditative music by Andrew Elia and storytelling with Rev. Sarah Thomas. Compline happens in the Trinity Sanctuary with incense, tea, blankets, and candlelight.
Our storyteller will be Madeleine Eve Ignon. Madeleine is a multimedia artist and graphic designer who works in painting, sewing, drawing, and collage. Madeleine is one of eight artists in Cosmic Synastry: Collective Codes and Personal Readings, a group art exhibition curated by Vanessa Ayala and Lucy Bell. The exhibition also features an eclectic selection of media from UCSB Library’s American Religions Collection archive, the most expansive collection of metaphysical sources in the U.S.
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Pet Blessing
Friday, October 2, 5:30-6:15pm
All are welcome to join us outside on the Labyrinth for the Feast of St. Francis pet blessing. All pets are welcome, from every species, including stuffed! We’ll remember our animal companions who have died in the past year.
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Men's Group Breakfast
Saturday, October 3, 8-10am
The Trinity men will gather again for fellowship and breakfast in the Guild Hall with guest speaker Dr. Relly Nadler. Relly is a clinical psychologist and corporate management trainer who will be leading a discussion about Emotional Intelligence and Leadership. A $10 free-will offering will be collected. Questions may be directed to Paul Zink, prz@zinkaia.com.
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Ted Lasso Biscuit Baking Class
A few open spots remain!
Sunday, October 4, 1-2:30pm
Our annual Cookie Walk has been blessed with pink boxes of Ted Lasso Biscuits for 3 years now, thanks to the dedication of parishioner Anne Roediger. They always sell out very quickly! Anne and her daughter Rebecca will be sharing their expertise in making the biscuits at a special demonstration class in the Trinity kitchen. There are still spaces available and the cost of the class is $20. Proceeds will benefit the Cookie Walk Baking Fund. Anne and Rebecca will be teaching us how to make the biscuits and providing some of the necessary supplies for those who might want to bake biscuits for the Cookie Walk in December. There will be samples to take home. It's sure to be a lot of fun. Please use this link to sign up and pay for the class online by selecting “Biscuit Baking Oct 4” from the drop-down menu.
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Cookie Walk Kickoff: Sunday, October 4
This coming Sunday, we are thrilled to announce the kickoff of preparations for the 6th Annual Cookie Walk, a cherished Trinity tradition that brings our parish together in the spirit of joy and generosity, and invites all of Santa Barbara to join in that spirit, as well! As we prepare for this annual all-parish fundraiser, which takes place Sunday, December 13, we invite each of you to participate by signing up to bake delicious cookies or volunteering to help on the day of the event.
Pair your Cookie Walk sugar rush with our fun and festive raffle! Over 20 baskets will be offered, and we need your help securing items to make this raffle our most enticing ever. We are seeking gift cards of all types, restaurant and theater experiences, wine and more. You can put together a basket yourself, or we will assemble baskets with the raffle items parishioners donate.
Visit the Cookie Walk table on the Labyrinth during Coffee Hour to find out how you can get involved! For more information about ways to contribute to the raffle baskets, contact Mary Gibson (sgibson_us@yahoo.com // 805-570-4165) or Elizabeth Patterson (etroy222@aol.com // 310-729-2665). Your generous contributions, big or small, are what make this event a true Christmas miracle every year. Let’s make Trinity's 6th Annual Cookie Walk an unforgettable experience for everyone!
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Pastoral Care Update: Loren Wiebe
I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming support, compassion, and calm shown by the Trinity community during the medical emergency that took place during the 10am service on September 27. Loren Wiebe, who fell ill during the service, is now at home. We invite everyone to continue to keep Loren, Leneta, and the whole Wiebe family in your thoughts and prayers as Loren continues his recovery. I'll say again what I said at announcement time: the kind of care you exhibited is church: The Body — the embodiment — of Christ.
Gratefully,
Elizabeth+
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Men's Group
Monday, October 5, 4-5pm
Trinity Men’s Group meets at 4pm on the first Monday of each month in the Trinity library. After the meeting, anyone who finds it convenient is welcome to gather at Santa Barbara Public Market to share a meal.
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Annual Giving Season Kickoff Dinner
Saturday, October 10, 5:30pm
This festive, all-parish, family-friendly gathering will be another opportunity to connect with new and long-time Trinity friends. It will be a casual pot-luck dinner in the Parish Hall. Families are encouraged to attend. Child care will be provided on the playground. Sign-up online to bring something to share, to help with the event, and to RSVP. Please come! It's more fun when all of us come together.
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Baptism at Trinity
The Baptism sacrament is a joyous public service of initiation. The gathered community takes vows to support the newly baptized, and celebrates with and welcomes them. At Trinity we baptize people of any age within our regular worship services. Our next date for baptism is Sunday, November 1, celebrating All Saints Day. If you would like to make an appointment with clergy for baptism preparation, please contact the Trinity office, office@trinitysb.org.
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19 Parishioners Confirmed/Received
The Trinity sanctuary was joy-filled on September 20, with 19 parishioners who were confirmed/received into the Episcopal church. See the picture with visiting retired Bishop Frank Brookhart. Pictured: Henry Claassen, Karen Claydon, Rowena Cortina, James McNamara, Cathy Mollkoy, Ellen O'Connell Whittet, Jax Ranck, Cathi Speake, Carla Spence, John Spence, Morgan Terzian, Gwyneth Thomas, and Justin Whittet. Not pictured: Lucy Bell, Melissa Braun, Carina Labate, Anastasia Miller, Hannah Nizet, and Colin Renehan. Many thanks to all who brought special treats for coffee hour.
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Flu Shot Sunday, October 11
On the second Sunday of the month, parish nurse Jan Fadden visits Trinity to provide medical consultation. Every October, Jan brings a supply of flu shots (regular dose) donated by Cottage Hospital. Stop by the Trinity library after both services for a flu shot, or for a consult with Jan.
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Atrium Volunteer Training
Sunday, October 11, 9-10am
You are invited to explore Trinity's children's program, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) with a dedicated volunteer training. This is an opportunity to see how you might share in the work of our children's spiritual formation. Frequency of service is up to you. For more information, talk with Theo Patterson, cydirector@trinitysb.org.
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Choral Evensong Service
Sunday, October 11, 5pm
The Christian practice of sung evening prayer dates back centuries. It developed into Evensong in English cathedrals, combining songs, scripture, psalms, and prayers. A treasure of the Anglican/Episcopal tradition, we worship God together at the ending of the day. This will be the first time in decades that the Trinity Choir will be singing Evensong. We invite you to join us in experiencing the return of this special tradition to our sanctuary.
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Supper Club with Vera Cruz Village
Thursday, October 15, 4-6:30pm
Trinity's monthly meal ministry partnering with Vera Cruz Village is a wonderful way to get involved at Trinity. There are openings this month for shoppers, cooks, and "friends," who will eat the meal with the residents. Cooks come to the Trinity kitchen from 4-5:30pm. Friends meet at Vera Cruz Village at 5:30pm. Shoppers can drop off the groceries ahead of time. Sign up here. Read more about Vera Cruz Village. Questions? Ask Sarah Thomas: sthomas@trinitysb.org.
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Women's Group: Women at the Well
Saturday, October 17, 4-5pm
Join the Women at the Well when they return to their 2026-2027 session. They will be reading JOYFUL, ANYWAY by Kate Bowler, a Duke Divinity professor and stage four cancer survivor.
"NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A profound, funny, and deeply human case for joy that doesn’t depend on everything getting better, from the beloved author of Everything Happens for a Reason and No Cure for Being Human." Contacts: drcarolynroberts@aol.com or michellengrue@gmail.com.
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Weekly Centering Prayer
Wednesdays, 3-4pm
Centering Prayer is a form of receptive silent prayer in which we welcome God’s presence and activity within us. Drawing on the ancient practices of early Christianity, it is widely practiced in varying forms in diverse denominations. Note: please use street parking or public lots and access the Chapel through the gate on Micheltorena which will be open. Contact Rev. Christine Purcell (christinefpurcell@gmail.com) with questions.
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Weekly Morning Prayer
Fridays, 8:15-8:45am
Join us in Trinity's Chapel for Friday Morning Prayer. Everyone is welcome. There is no need to bring anything except yourselves. The side gate off Micheltorena Street will be open, and a “Morning Prayer” sign will be displayed. It is a wonderful way to end your work week or begin your weekend, or both!
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Monthly Clergy and Vestry Leadership Reports
Want to know what's happening in the parish? The vestry (Trinity's governing board) met in the Guild Hall on September 23. Read the meeting minutes and view the approved financials for August. Visit the website under About>Vestry>View Leadership Reports to read reports from the Rector, Associate Rector, Senior Warden, Junior Warden, and Treasurer. Get to know who serves on the vestry and read their bios here. The vestry will meet again on October 28.
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Nursery, Sundays, 9am-noon
The nursery is available on Sundays for infants and for toddlers under the age of three and a half. It is located on the second floor of the Parish Hall.
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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)
Sundays, 9-11:30am
CGS is a Montessori-based religious formation program for child parishioners ages 3½-12. Children may arrive as early as 9am in the Children and Youth building behind the sanctuary. Children will rejoin families in time for Eucharist in the Sanctuary.
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Youth Group Meetings
Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm
Youth Group is a time of connection and community for teen parishioners, ages 13-18. Youth Group meets in the Youth Group Room, downstairs in the Church School building. This fall we are doing a Story Circle series with Rev. Sarah Thomas!
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Catechesis Corner: Who was Sofia Cavalletti?
"If we can enjoy the presence of God in our life, then our faith is established on the only sure foundation" - Sofia Cavalletti (1917-2011). Sofia was one of the two great founding mothers of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Along with Gianna Gobbi, she spent years... (continued in the Children and Youth Newsletter)
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Interfaith Pilgrimage of Witness and Solidarity
An incredible journey began on September 29 as a group of interfaith leaders is walking 96.5 miles from Adelanto Detention Center to the downtown Los Angeles Federal Detention Center, arriving on October 6. This pilgrimage draws attention and cries out for immediate action to end the deplorable conditions and deaths at the detention centers throughout California and across the country. Now is the time to end cruel immigration policy and ICE detention centers. Prayers are needed for all involved! Donate to Sacred Resistance.
Learn more at: lasacredresistance.org/adelanto-to-dtla-pilgrimage.
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Archbishop of Canterbury addresses House of Bishops during US visit
Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally visited the House of Bishops on September 25 at Camp Allen, Texas. Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe told Episcopal News Service, “It’s amazing to have the archbishop of Canterbury with us. She’s shown her genuine leadership and care for the [Anglican] Communion and love for this church,” Rowe said. “It’s exciting to have her represent the unity of the church.” Mullally noted she was addressing the House of Bishops exactly six months after her March 25 installation as the first woman archbishop of Canterbury in the office’s 1,400-year history. Continue reading.
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PFLAG Zoom Meeting
Monday, October 12, 7pm
Trinity parishioners are invited to join PFLAG at their
October meeting to explore the topic: "Schools and Inclusive Practices-What creates a safe and inclusive school?"
There is always time for sharing, support and discussion. This is a Zoom meeting and pre-registration is required by emailing pflagsantabarbara@gmail.com.
PFLAG - Parents, Families, Friends, and Allies United with LGBTQ people to move equality forward has had an active presence in Santa Barbara for over 12 years. Please feel free to contact PFLAG if you would like further information about our chapter. Thank you.
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Film Screening: A Tribute to Walter H. Capps: Scholar, Teacher, Public Servant
Wednesday, October 21, 6-8pm
Join us online for this 75-minute documentary that introduces viewers to the life and legacy of Walter H. Capps and to the Walter H. Capps Center for the Study of Ethics, Religion, and Public Life at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Walter Holden Capps (1934-1997) was a Professor of Religious Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, from 1964-1996. His research and teaching focused on Christian theology and mysticism, monasticism, psychology of religion, theory and method in the study of religion, religion and politics in America, and religion and the impact of the Vietnam War. He published 15 books and many articles. In 1996, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives as a Democrat (CA-22), where he served from January 1997 until his death in October of that year. Walter and his wife Lois had three children: Lisa, Todd, and Laura. For more information visit: cappscenter.ucsb.edu.
CLICK ZOOM LINK HERE.
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