Program Year Begins with Annual Parish Photo, Blessing of the Backpacks & Kick-off Picnic

Sun., 9/7 Worship: 8 am, 10 am (also livestreamed), 5 pm

Blessing of the Backpacks: During 10 am service

Annual Parish Photo & Picnic: 11:15 am

On Sun., Sept. 7, we return to our Program-Year worship schedule of 8 am, 10 am, and 5 pm. Please join us! We are pleased to offer an in-person Children’s Homily at 10 am and nursery care for little ones (age 4 and younger) during the morning.

At 11:15 am, we will gather to take our Annual Parish Photo and the Fall Kick-off Picnic will follow on the Clarendon Lawn, with games, face painting, music, and a barbecue feast! Volunteers for set-up and clean-up are very welcome; extra hands always appreciated! Sign up here.

Read the Rector's program year introduction here.

Our next mailer is on the way to mailboxes, but you can preview it here.

Lemonade & Cookies after 5 pm Worship

Sundays through 8/31, 6-6:45 pm, West Porch

On these warm summer days please join us on the West Porch (facing Copley Square) for some lemonade and cookies after our 5 pm service. This is a wonderful moment to meet new folks and enjoy some fellowship with one another. Please make plans to join us!

RSVP Today: Brunch for Families with Young Children

Sun., 9/14, 12:30 pm, Ferris Library

Inviting all of our newest families with children up to third grade to brunch! Learn about the offerings at Trinity for your family. RSVP to Kenna, kbartholomew@trinitychurchboston.org

Schedule & Links

“That on that first Sabbath, God did rest, but perhaps God’s rest wasn’t just about ‘not doing’ more creation, but rather ‘connecting with’ the creation God had made and hallowed; about delighting in what creation had to offer; in exploring the wideness of God’s expanding love and playfulness. Maybe God buried God’s face in our toes and laughed at our expressions and simply enjoyed learning the quirks of God’s humans and animals and oceans, of the ferns; of the redwoods.”

Catch up on previous sermon and service recordings at trinitychurchboston.org/sermons

Weekly Scripture Readings

Bulletins

Opportunities & Reminders

What is Sacred Ground?

Interested in learning about Sacred Ground and the work of racial reconciliation? ⁠ ⁠

Join on Zoom for a virtual conversation with Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe about the spiritual dimension of Sacred Ground on Tues., 9/2, at 1 pm. ⁠According to an Episcopal News Service article, Rowe will explore the spiritual dimensions of Sacred Ground and why it continues to challenge people to work for racial healing, reconciliation and justice.⁠ ⁠Register here for the 9/2 Zoom, hosted by the Episcopal Church
Two Sacred Ground Dialogue Circles are forming this fall at Trinity Church Boston. Come to an info session on Zoom on Mon., 9/8, at 6:30 pm, hosted by Trinity Parishioners. Learn more and register at trinitychurchboston.org/sacredground ⁠ ⁠

20s and 30s Fall Kickoff Dinner and Eucharist

Tues., 9/9, 6:30-8:30 pm, Commons

20s & 30s are invited to ring in the new Program Year with some mid-week worship and dinner! We hope to see many of you there!

Sundays, 9/21-10/5, 12:30-2 pm, Undercroft; lunch included

Are you new to The Episcopal Church and want to learn more about its history and traditions? Are you a curious Episcopalian with lingering questions? Have you been considering baptism or confirmation but never knew how to take the next step? Then this class is for you! Join newcomers and long-tenured Trinitarians alike as we explore our Episcopal heritage. Contact Brandon, bashcraft@trinitychurchboston.org, with questions or to register.

Visit from Bishop Whitworth

Sun., 10/19, 10 am, Church

The Rt. Rev. Julia Whitworth will make her first episcopal visitation to Trinity on Sun., Oct. 19 at 10 am, the one-year anniversary of her ordination as Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. For those adults interested in baptism, confirmation, reception, and reaffirmation, a time of preparation will be hosted at Trinity on Friday evening and Saturday morning, Oct. 17-18. All adults interested in exploring these opportunities should contact Brandon, bashcraft@trinitychurchboston.org.

Around the Diocese

Becoming an Episcopal Outdoorswoman

Sat., 9/13, 8:30 am-5 pm, Barbara C. Harris Camp, 180 Wally Stone Lane Greenfield, NH

Join the Episcopal Dioceses of Massachusetts and New Hampshire for the second annual Becoming an Episcopal Outdoorswoman program! Spend the day connecting with creation and learning valuable skills in an environment of cooperation and Christian community. This event is for female-identifying folks who are 18 years old and up. Register here.

Milestones

We commend to God's keeping and care Barbara Jansen, who passed away on Monday, August 25.