Worship With Us at Trinity Church

Sunday, 5 January

The Second Sunday after Christmas

10:00 AM

Holy Eucharist Rite II in the Church

and live-streamed via YouTube

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Trinity's Sunday Guest Presider / Preacher

The Rev. Zebulun Treloar

Christmas Message from Presiding Bishop Rowe

A Message from the Transition Prayer Team

Advent Giving Tree Gifts

Tour of Trinity - 12 January

ACF Bible Study - Starting 19 January

Exciting News: Transition Team Committees Formed!

Book Group - 31 January

Join Our Choir! You’re Invited!

Open Position at Trinity

Prayer List Requests

Calendar

News from the Diocese



During this time at Trinity we will be blessed to welcome visiting priests as presiders and preachers for our Sunday services. In order for you to get to know a bit about them before they arrive on Sunday, please take the time to read their biographies.

Please Welcome the Rev. Zebulun Treloar

Trinity is delighted to welcome The Reverend Zebulun (Zeb) Treloar as Sunday's presider and preacher. He was ordained to the priesthood in the Diocese of Iowa in 2019, becoming the first openly transgender priest ordained in the Diocese. He has served children, youth, college students, and elders in ministry roles in both Iowa and Kentucky. His wife, Jamie, began her transition in 2022, and they chose to move to a state with legal protections for transgender people as waves of anti-transgender legislation have been introduced and passed in state houses across the nation. They arrived in Connecticut in September 2023, moving into an apartment in Manchester. Zeb is enjoying supply work and is an associate of St. Peter's Church, South Windsor. He will begin a Master of Social Work program at Springfield College in the fall.

Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe's Christmas message 2024 can be found here.

A Message from the Transition Prayer Team

As we continue to lift Trinity Church and our pastoral transition, please join us for a few minutes of prayer in the Memorial Chapel after the Postlude at the conclusion of the Sunday service. Members of the Prayer Team include George Chien, Nancy Crandall, Cathy Rowe, Kate Smith and Peter Vreeland. If you want to join us via Zoom, speak to one of the members for more information.

Advent Giving Tree Gifts

Thanks to your generosity, Trinity was able to provide gifts for 26 children from our Advent Giving Tree. Here is a note from Covenant to Care:

Dear Trinity Episcopal Congregation,

Today we all take a breath and recall the Joys as well as the challenges of the Holidays. The families that we serve would not have as many Joys to cherish in their memories without your generosity. From their Hearts and mine thank you and may your New Year be filled with Love and Joy!!

Blessings,

Catherine

Catherine Haugh, Adopt A Social Worker Program Coordinator

Covenant to Care for Children

SAVE THE DATE

Tour of the Trinity Church Campus

JANUARY 12, 2025

Where is the Library? Why is our gathering space called “Goodwin Hall?” How old is our sanctuary? Where are our Sunday bulletins created and printed? What, exactly, is an undercroft – and do we have one? I thought the Vestry was a group of people who provide leadership to our parish, so why is there a room called a Vestry?

If you are not sure how to answer some of these questions, why not join Mark MacGougan on a tour of our buildings and our campus (weather permitting) following the 10 o’clock Eucharist on Sunday, January 12? Mark is a long-time member of Trinity Church and has become well acquainted with our physical plant as a former warden and capital campaign co-chair.



Watch the eVoice and Sunday Bulletin for details about where to meet Mark on January 12.

ANNOUNCING

Adult Christian Formation

BIBLE STUDY

JANUARY 19, 2025

The Adult Christian Formation team is pleased to announce that Rev. George Chien will lead a Bible Study on the third Sunday of each month, beginning after the Eucharist on January 19.

The study will focus on the scripture lessons for the day, and will be an informal discussion.

No homework! No pressure! Just an opportunity to explore in greater depth the lessons prescribed for the day. Plan to join us in the Library following the service.

Exciting News: Transition Team Committees Formed!

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in the Transition Meeting, whether in person or in spirit, led by Rev. Cn. Tim on Sunday, November 24. Your presence, prayers and engagement are a testament to the strength and unity of our parish.

During the meeting, we invited volunteers to join four key committees to guide us through this important time of transition. We are thrilled to announce that this call to action was met with tremendous enthusiasm! Many parishioners have stepped forward, and we are deeply grateful for their willingness to contribute their time, talents and faith to this vital work.

As we move forward, we are especially grateful for the Prayer Committee and their commitment to lifting our parish and its work in prayer. We ask that you keep the entire Transition Team in your prayers as they begin this meaningful journey.

Below is the list of committee members who have graciously volunteered to serve:

Anne Rapkin (may she rest in peace)

Martha Freimuth

Susan Post

Everett Post

Kevin Rennie

Casey Rousseau

Amy Arlin

Peter Green

Penny Pearson

Linda MacGougan

Alan Rice

Liz Kirkpatrick

Kate Byroade

Mark MacGougan

Betty Plumley

Paul Zimmerman

Cathy Rowe

Nancy Crandall

Kate Smith

George Chien

Leslyn Odom Clark

Jacqueline Lucier

Thank you again to all who have stepped up to support our church community during this time of transition. Your dedication is truly a blessing, and together, we trust that God will guide us every step of the way.

With gratitude and hope,

Jacqueline Lucier and Leslyn Clark

Wardens, Trinity Church

Book Group - January 31

Trinity's Book Group kicks off the new year with the book The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese. Spanning the years 1900 to 1977, the book is set in Kerala, India, and follows three generations of a family that is part of a Christian community that traces itself to the time of the apostles. The meeting will be on Friday, January 31st, from 7-9 pm, at the home of Steve Zhitnik in West Hartford. Everyone's welcome to attend Book Group meetings, whether it's regularly or just once! We start with dessert, and the book discussion follows. Please let Steve know if you plan to attend (s.zhitnik@snet.net) so he'll know how many goodies to prepare; some may even be from Kerala!  

Join Our Choir! You’re Invited!

We know you’ve heard it before, but we want to remind you: Everyone is welcome to join our choir! Whether you’re a seasoned singer or just love to make a joyful noise, there’s a place for you here.

Why Join?

• Share your love of music
• Build friendships within our church community
• Enrich our worship experience together

When: Rehearsals every Thursday, 7:00 -8:30 p.m.

Where: The Choir Room 

Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to connect and contribute! If you have any questions or want to learn more, feel free to reach out to the Director of Music, Markus Centola, email: mcentola@trinityhartford.org.

Position Open at Trinity Episcopal

Trinity Episcopal Church is looking to fill an anticipated opening for a Part-time Parish Administrator. Spread the word if you know someone that might be interested in applying for the position. The job requirements and application materials can be found on the ECCT website: https://www.episcopalct.org/open-positions/parish-job-listings/

Prayer List

Should you like a name added to the Prayer List, please contact the office at office at Trinityhartford.org or 860-527-8133 ext. 204.

Please note that unless the office is otherwise notified, the name will be on the list for 4 weeks and then removed.

News from the Diocese

Click the link below to read up on what's going on in the Episcopal Church in Connecticut.

ECCT Newsletter - January 1, 2025

eVoice Deadline

All announcements should be submitted to the office at office@trinityhartford.org by Wednesday 9am for publication that week. Announcements that are submitted late will be held until the following week’s edition.