Generous Tables, Gracious Spaces: Epiphany Forum Series

Sundays, 1/11-2/8, 11:15 am, Lloyd Forum

Our Forums this season (Jan. 11-Feb. 8) will intertwine our program year (Grateful Hearts and Gracious Lives) theme with the nuance of Epiphany's transformation of space: what spaces are ready to welcome God and God's people?

January 18: Who is Invited? Welcoming Bodies, Movement and Joy, with Gays for Patsy

When we think of spaces which allow for connection, joy and celebration, who feels as though they are invited and safe in them? Join members of Boston's Gays for Patsy (you may have seen them line dance through the Pride Parade!) to hear about the work they have done in fostering spaces to encourage friendship, movement and dance. And yes, we will be learning a few line dances with them!

January 25: What Does It Mean for Trinity to Be a 'Gracious Space'? with the Rev. Morgan S. Allen, Rector

Trinity’s location “in the City of Boston” affords us the privilege and responsibility of welcoming the world into our historic worship home. Some who visit have come to patronize a New England landmark; some have come to nourish a spiritual longing; and some have come in search of a pew or a bathroom to find a moment of rest. Join the Rector as we consider: What dispositions does our congregation’s unique identity ask us to cultivate and support in ourselves and in one another? What are the stakes of our engagement with the world? What basic practices could we adopt to be an ever more gracious space?

February 1 & 8: What Does It Look Like to Be ‘Gracious’ with Grace? Exploring Developments in Sacramental Practice, with the Rev. Brandon Ashcraft

Slate of Nominees for Annual Parish Meeting  

One Morning Service on Feb. 15 

Sun., 2/15, 10 am, Church & livestreamed 

We will combine Morning Prayer worship with our Annual Parish Meeting at 10 am on Sun., Feb. 15. The Meeting’s various reports, presentations, and business -- including updates from our 150th Committee -- will be threaded through the liturgy at that hour. With intentions to welcome as many people as possible, this will be our only worship service for the morning (there will be no 8 am or 5 pm service). A livestream to trinitychurchboston.org/live-worship, and YouTube and Facebook pages will welcome those worshiping from home. 

It is the responsibility of the Nominating Committee, which is governed by Trinity’s By-Laws, to nominate members of the Parish to fill vacancies in leadership positions. The work of the Nominating Committee must be completed at least 35 days prior to the date of the Annual Parish Meeting, and the nominations must be filed with the clerk and posted (physically in the Parish House and digitally on our website) for 30 days before the meeting.  

Nominations were accepted until December 11. The Nominating Committee, comprising Jill Norton, Chair; Chris Allen, Senior Warden; Barbara Dortch-Okara, Junior Warden; Christopher Atwood, Clerk; Chris Parris; and Morgan Allen, Rector, then worked to create the slate that will be moved at the Annual Parish Meeting. 

The slate includes a Junior Warden, Clerk, two members of the Vestry, and a delegate to the Diocesan Convention. 

Trinity 101

Sun., 1/25, 12:30 pm, Commons

New to Trinity or newly returning? Trinity 101 is a three-week introduction to the parish that explores the fullness of our community life, spanning worship & music, formation, outreach, fellowship, pastoral care, and more. Join us on three consecutive Sundays at 12:30 pm (following the Formation Hour) to meet clergy and ministry leaders, explore Trinity’s mission and ministries, and discover your path into deeper belonging. Lunch will be served.

To register, email bashcraft@trinitychurchboston.org.

RSVP for Family Night at the MFA

Fri., 1/23, 6:30-8 pm; RSVP here

Join us at the Museum of Fine Arts for an interactive evening of exploring the galleries and connecting with other Trinity families! Please include in the comments if your family is a member of the MFA.

Sharing Trinity’s Story: Tour Guide Ministry 

Wed., 1/28, 6:30–7:30 pm, Zoom 

Last year, more than 27,000 visitors toured Trinity Church through guided, audio, and self-guided experiences. Through hour-long guided tours, members of the Tour Guide Ministry share the story of our parish and historic church building with visitors from around the world. Beginning February 4, those discerning a call to this ministry are invited to take part in an eight-week training course exploring the church’s architecture, art, and history, while also developing skills in public speaking and storytelling.

Interested in learning more? Join an information session with ministry leaders on Wed., Jan. 28 at 6:30 pm on Zoom. To register, email bashcraft@trinitychurchboston.org.

2026 Pledge Envelopes Available for Pickup at Parish House

If you requested weekly or monthly envelopes for fulfilling your 2026 pledge commitment, they are now ready for pickup at the Parish House desk! If you prefer that we mail them to you, please contact Ann MacDonald in Trinity's Stewardship Office; all envelopes not picked up after this Sunday, January 18, will be mailed. 

P.S. If you have not yet pledged, there's still time! Make your 2026 commitment today.

Milestones

We commend to God’s care and keeping David McKenzie, who died on December 23. His service will be prayed at Trinity on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 10 am.

We baptised four new Christians on Sun., Jan. 11.