Trinity Episcopal Church

The Corner

Trinity's newsletter for the week of February 18, 2024

• Adult Forum on the Urban Desert begins
• Study sessions for 'Humbler Faith'
• Mother Jenn: Changing our hearts during Lent

Services on Sunday at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

Discretionary Sunday February 18

Please prayerfully consider how you can help Mother Jenn and the deacons respond to needs they become aware of during the month with a generous donation to the Rector’s Discretionary Fund and/or the Deacons' Discretionary Fund. You may donate through:

• The offering plate we pass during the service.
• On the church website, https://www.trinitylawrence.org/. Click on the red Donate tab, then select Rector’s Discretionary Fund or Deacons' Discretionary Fund, and you’ll be directed to an easy checkout process. 

The direct link is: https://secure.myvanco.com/YJNV/home

Mother Jenn: Welcome to Lent!

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In this season of contemplation of our mortality, fasting, repentance, and almsgiving, it is my intention to offer you a variety of tools and experiences to help you grow in your relationship to God. Lent is a time for changing our hearts so that we can return to God — who is always waiting for us to return. Even though the season is somber, it is embedded in our belief that we are loved through the grace of God. We return in love to God, who greets us in love. Private confession during Lent is a customary practice. As Anglicans, we believe that “all may, some should, none must." If you would like to have a personal confession, please schedule time with me by emailing me at rector@trinitylawrence.org.

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As we look forward to Easter and the Resurrection, we will be having adult baptisms at the Easter Vigil and child baptisms on the first Sunday after Easter. Please contact me at the email address above if you would like to be baptized.

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May you have a blessed and holy Lent,

—Mother Jenn+

Lenten Educational Offerings:

Sunday Adult Forum – Into the Urban Desert

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Our first Lenten Adult Forum will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Feb. 18 in the Parish Hall. This week’s topic is “Demons, Wilde Beasts, and Angels,” with an introduction to the desert trials of Saint Antony of the Desert and Mother Syncletica and how their trials are relevant to our own spiritual journeys. There is no homework, but there will be an opportunity for small group discussion, and the session will close with a spiritual exercise. The Forum will also be livestreamed.

'Humbler Faith, Bigger God'  Book Studies

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The diocese is hosting an online book study for "Humber Faith, Bigger God" by Samuel Wells on Thursday evenings beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Feb. 15. You can access the study at this Zoom Link: episcopal-ks.org/wellszoom.

We are also hosting our own study of "Humbler Faith, Bigger God" at Trinity on Wednesdays in the Parish Hall following Evening Prayer, beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Feb. 21. We will keep the sessions to one hour and our sessions will be livestreamed. If you are unable to get a copy of the book, contact Mother Jenn at rector@trinitylawrence.org. We have three copies available.

Please read the assigned chapter before attending:

Feb. 21: Introduction & Chapter 1

Feb. 28: Chapter 2

March 6: Chapter 3

March 13: Chapter 4

March 20: Chapter 5

March 27: No class

April 3: Chapter 6

April 10: Chapter 7

April 17: Chapter 8

April 24: Chapter 9

May 1: Chapter 10 and Wrap-up.

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THIS WEEK AT TRINITY

Thursday, February 15

10:00 a.m. – Trinity Treasures

Friday, February 16

OFFICE CLOSED

6:00 a.m. – Pump 'n' Pray

9:00 a.m. – Grief Group

6:00 p.m. – AA meeting

7:30 p.m. – NA meeting

Saturday, February 17

9:00 a.m. – Library committee

10:00 a.m. – Food Pantry

6:00 p.m. – Board Game Group

6:30 p.m. – NA meeting

8:00 p.m. – AA meeting

Sunday, February 18

Discretionary Sunday

8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist: Rite One

8:45 a.m. – Coffee Hour

9:00 a.m. – Adult Forum "Into the Urban Desert"

10:30 a.m. – Holy Eucharist: Rite Two – Children's Sunday School and Nursery – also on livestream

11:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour

Noon – Finance Committee meeting

Noon – Choristers practice

Monday, February 19

6:00 a.m. – Pump 'n' Pray

Tuesday, February 20

12:00 p.m. – Lion's Club

1:00 p.m. – Food Pantry

5:30 p.m. – Anchor Women

6:00 p.m. – Dinner at Canterbury

Wednesday, February 21

6:00 a.m. – Pump 'n' Pray

10:30 a.m. – Wednesday Morning Women's Bible Study

Noon – Office Volunteer Meeting

4:00 p.m. – Endowment Committee Meeting

4:00 p.m. – Friendship Circle

5:30 p.m. – Wednesday Dinner – Parish Hall

6:30 p.m. – Wednesday Evening Prayer – Parish Hall and on livestream

7:00 p.m. – "Humbler Faith, Bigger God" book study

Thursday, February 22

10:00 a.m. – Trinity Treasures

Friday, February 23

OFFICE CLOSED

6:00 a.m. – Pump 'n' Pray

6:00 p.m. – AA meeting

7:30 p.m. – NA meeting

Saturday, February 24

9:00 a.m. – Library committee

10:00 a.m. – Food Pantry

6:30 p.m. – NA meeting

8:00 p.m. – AA meeting

Sunday, February 25

8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist: Rite One

8:45 a.m. – Coffee Hour

9:00 a.m. – Adult Forum "Into the Urban Desert"

10:30 a.m. – Holy Eucharist: Rite Two – Children's Sunday School and Nursery – also on livestream

11:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour

Noon – Choristers practice

Pastoral Care Team

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The Pastoral Care Team is ready to serve you.

• Do you need prayer, a ride, a meal, or just some company?
• Would you like to receive Holy Communion in your home?

You can call the church office, 785-843-6166, to let us know how we can help, or send an email to info@trinitylawrence.org with your confidential request. 

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We are eager to offer compassionate, confidential help, so please give us a call.

In the Library

Our collection represents 2,011 authors, most with only one book, but Joan Chittister has 14. Joan Daugherty Chittister, O.S.B., is an American Benedictine nun, theologian, author, and speaker – an outspoken advocate of justice, peace and equality. She was one of two nuns prohibited by Church authorities from attending the first Women's Ordination Worldwide conference in 2001.. .

“Called to Question: A Spiritual Memoir” (271 Ch) – Each chapter is an engaging dialogue between Sr. Joan and many different wisdom sources about such topics as God's existence and call, experience, struggle, justice, the role of women and men in society and church, living through doubt, and celebrating life.

“The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully” (200.84 Chi) – Powerful individual chapter-essays on issues such as gratitude, loss and legacy as we age. The chapters are a few pages each.

To find others titles, consult the parish library catalog on the Trinity Church website under Ministries.

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—Margaret Bearse

Local Leaders Featured

in Documentary

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Local leaders are featured, along with Bishop Cathleen Bascom, in “Hot Times in the Heartland,” a film that explores activities taking place in this region to help communities adapt to changing climate conditions.

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Members of the diocese are invited to attend a screening of the documentary at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25, at Grace Cathedral, Topeka, in All Saints Hall. The film will be shown in its entirety, and there will be a discussion facilitated by the bishop and producer Dave Kendall, former host of the “Sunflower Journeys” series on public television.

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An eight-minute preview of the documentary can be viewed here on YouTube.

Episcopal Summer Camp Registration Now Open

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Summer church camp is a formative experience that can benefit young people of all ages with a variety of engaging activities as well as Christian education featuring worship, music, small group discussions, and prayer.  

• When: June 2-8
• Where: Camp Wood YMCA, Elmdale, Kansas
• Who: Young people in grades 3-12 for 2023-24 school year (you must have finished third grade to attend)
• Cost: $525 through May 1, with payment plans available 
• Registration: online via UltraCamp; priority deadline is Wednesday, May 1
• Scholarships: You can apply for scholarships on the registration form, or contact Mother Jenn for more information about scholarships available from Trinity Episcopal Church.

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Adult volunteers are also needed to make camp happen. If you love working with young people, and want to experience a life-giving, spirit-filled week, sign-up here. 

News from Nepal

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Hi everyone,

Please just keep praying for our work at the sewing center for the next few weeks. We have a big custom order due, and 100% of the women (me included) are sick. Over half of them are off work as a result. I am still holding out hope that we can complete this order on time, but it will take God's intervention, for sure! Also, a big "thank you" to those of you who contributed toward the replacement of my compression pump sleeves that were eaten by rats. I now have the funds I need to replace them. Please be praying they are delivered in time for a friend to bring them with her to Nepal later this week. 

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Blessings,

—Karín

TEST Tidbits: The Miracle of Soil

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Here are some interesting facts about soil: Soil is home to one-fourth of the earth’s species with only 1% identified or studied. Most of our food is grown in soil. However, we are losing topsoil more than 10 times faster than it is formed. Soil stores more carbon than the atmosphere and forests combined, aiding in the fight against climate change. It provides for the growth of plants and trees that provide food and habitat for other creatures. Healthy soil helps prevent floods and mitigates drought.

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Our Ash Wednesday service informs us that we are part of this soil – within the ecosystem of God’s creation. As the palm branches once sprouted, grew and were harvested and burned into ash, we too participate in the cycle of birth, growth, maturity and death. But, in the “now,” we are yet maturing into God’s purpose for us. Thanks be to God.

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Earth Steward Action: Advocate for preserving healthy soil. Read the poem listed in resources.

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Sources: https://paintedprayerbook.com/2013/02/08/ash-wednesday-blessing-the-dust/ (poem by Jan Richardson)

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https://www.soilassociation.org (click on campaigns for facts).

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See all TEST Tidbits here.

Worship With Us

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Sunday, Feb. 18 — First Sunday in Lent

• 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Rite One (spoken)
• 9 a.m. Adult Forum: Going into the Urban Desert: Spiritual Exercises for the World Today. Childcare will be available at 9:00 a.m. for the Adult Forum.
• 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Rite Two (with music, Sunday School, and Nursery) — Watch the service live — Bulletin
• View the complete lectionary readings at www.lectionarypage.net.

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Wednesday, Feb. 21

• 5:30 p.m. Dinner
• 6:30 p.m. Evening Prayer with Eucharist, followed by Lenten Book Study of "Humbler Faith, Bigger God" — Watch the 6:30 p.m. service live

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