August 12, 2023

Caring Continues

Parish Care Prayer

O God, give each one of us the strength to look up and not down; to look forward and not back; to look out and not in; and to lend a hand. We ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Dear friends,

At a recent Parish Care Team meeting, folks suggested that I write a piece to let everyone know about the great work your Parish Care Team is doing! Happily, I had written a similar message in June, and simply am sharing it again as the wonderful caring in this community continues! Thank you to all who participate in welcome, care, and love to each other and our neighbors. This ministry is never done, but is a constant, living expression of God's love for each of us; offered through your hands and feet and prayers.

As people of faith, we are called to care for one another. Our care for other people, for ourselves, and for the earth are reflections of God’s care for us. When we care for each other and for our neighbors, we are reflecting God’s love for the created order, and for each one of us.

To read more, please click here.

Photo: N. Hagner, St. Francis in the Garden

Sr. Warden's Message-Your Sr. Warden, David Weiss, sent a special e-blast on Wednesday about recent vestry decisions. If you missed it, here is the link.

Chapel Chats: It is beautiful on the porch! Reach out to Rev. Nancy if you would like to meet for conversation and prayer. We can meet indoors when the weather is challenging!

Sunday

8 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II in the Chapel
10 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II - ALL IN Sunday in the Main Church. This service is streamed on our website and you can download the bulletin. Nursery is offered for ages 3 and under.
Ushers Needed - Please sign up HERE to serve and greet on Sundays. Adults and Youth can sign up to usher and greet!

Children’s bulletins with today's lessons and coloring are available for all to enjoy and will be available on the porch. Ask Rev. Julia if you need help finding them.

Wednesday

12 p.m. – Noonday Prayer on Zoom. This short service of prayer is a time to pause in the middle of the week and bring our concerns, cares, and thanksgivings to God.

Any Day

Compline is the last service of the day and is a way of winding down, offering the day's concerns, and praising God before sleep. The service is available on our website, led by our choir.

Spirituality in Nature Group

Sunday, August 20 @ 9 a.m.

You asked for ways to be together outside! So here is the first walk with Trinity's Spirituality in Nature Group (SING) for all ages. Meet in the parking lot by Concord Market on Sunday August 20 a few minutes before 9 a.m. We will cross Lowell St. together and head for a prayerful time of fellowship as we walk along the Reformatory Trail. All are welcome at the last minute but if you can please let Rev. Julia know if you plan to join in, we will know how many to plan for!

Other Upcoming Events

Here are the events to look forward to especially for those in our Family and Youth Ministry. These activities are inclusive of all ages and we hope you can join us for the fellowship and fun. We look forward to resuming our normal Sunday School calendar this fall. Mark your calendar for Sept. 17 Homecoming Sunday! Sunday School begins and we will have an all parish picnic at 11 a.m. on the Elm St. Porch.

Talk it Up

Trinity Episcopal Church is opening up a NEW Sunday School classroom for Middle School students 6-8th grade.

Join us for "Talk it Up Sundays" this Fall. Where we bring you conversations that are most relevant for the next generation. Please register your student ASAP so we can get all the details of the meeting dates in your calendar.

Youth & Family Ministry Programs

Please sign up for our Youth and Family Ministry programs. This helps us to keep track of changed addresses, grades of all of our students, and the best way to contact you about all the exciting youth and family ministry happenings.

Please click here to register ASAP.

Thank you for the help.

Help our neighbors in Maui

Devastating fires in Hawai'i this week have burned one Episcopal Church to the ground (Holy Innocents in Lahaina); displaced thousands of people who lost homes and businesses; and injured and killed many. Rev. Nancy has been in touch with a friend who serves as Priest in Charge at St. John's church in Kula on Maui to see how we at Trinity can help them as they work with the greater Maui community to deal with this disaster.

A Cup of Cold Water (ACCW) is a non-profit organized by the Episcopal churches on Maui. Fr. George Wong (Nancy's friend) wrote "ACCW is very lean...no overhead as it is staffed with all volunteers so the funding goes right to folks on the street . I went out distributing food and clothing today in fact." If you would like to help, please send a check to Trinity marked "Maui" in the memo line. We will collect the donated funds and send a gift from Trinity Concord.

READ MORE from the Diocese of Hawai'i

O God, our refuge and strength,

our help in times of trouble.

Have mercy on the lands

damaged by fires.

Have mercy on the lands

where the weather has destroyed livelihoods.

Protect those who evacuate houses,

and strengthen those who rebuild hope

so that entire communities

may face the future without fear. Amen.

Handbells

Trinity's Handbell Choir. led by Juanita Healy, is looking for new members to continue our music ministry. This is not a women’s only group. Musical knowledge is welcome, however we will teach what you need. Since each member is responsible for their selected bells, regular attendance is important. Currently, we rehearse on Thursdays from 6:30 – 7:30pm. Rehearsals will start mid-September. Please contact Juanita at [email protected] for more information or to join in.

Volunteers Needed for Gala

The Gala will be about Fun, Fellowship, Food and Fundraising! But we need some help for the evening to run smoothly. Please review the available volunteer roles on the attached SignUpGenius and click on the areas where you would like to help. Thank you!

If you have additional questions, please contact Holly Steward, Larry Barney or David Tocki.

August 20 - Spirituality in Nature Group (SING) prayer walk on the Reformatory Trail at 9 a.m.
August 26 @ 11 a.m. Barbara Howland Funeral and Reception
September 3. All In Sunday Morning Prayer and Backpack Blessing
September 9 @ 11 a.m. George Dallas Funeral and Reception
September 17 - Homecoming Sunday! Forum at 9 a.m. on "Got Passion for Trinity?" Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. and Homecoming Picnic on the Elm St. porch following the 10 a.m. service
See what else is happening at Trinity on the Church Calendar