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Oh Lord, I Want to Be in That Number ...
Stewardship season is in full swing! We invite all in our parish to pitch in with pledges of financial support for Trinity's upcoming year of ministry.
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The Stewardship Committee has set an ambitious goal for this year's campaign - to record 600+ pledges and celebrate our collective generosity at the Annual Parish Meeting this winter. Trinity's stewardship growth trajectory over the last few years is strong, as you'll see in the graph alongside this message.
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What a generous community we are growing together here, year by year and pledge by pledge, thanks be to God! With God's grace - and each of us making our best, most faithful commitment - we will surely have all we need and more to meet God's hopes for the ministry of this remarkable congregation.
With Grateful Hearts,
Trinity's Stewardship Committee
Already pledged and wondering how you can continue to support Trinity's stewardship efforts? Thank you! We hope you'll share your story in our "Gracious Lives" testimonial project! Participate by clicking here.
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Matthew Coleridge Requiem with Orchestra
Sun., 10/26, 10 am & 5 pm, Church
Trinity Church marks its annual observance of All Souls with a new setting of the Requiem for choir and orchestra by Matthew Coleridge. The work has only been performed once in the United States and has become one of the UK’s most popular new choral works, and was one of the highest new entries in the Classic FM Hall of Fame 2023. "Reaches into the soul and lifts it skyward" -BBC Music Magazine
Read more here.
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Bring in Photos for Chapel of Remembrance
You are invited to bring in photos of those you love, but see no longer, to place in the Chapel in the Undercroft this Sun., Oct. 26 (All Souls' Sunday). Please drop off your item at the Front Desk in the Parish House (at the 206 Clarendon Street entrance) until 9 am on All Souls' Day; after that time you can bring them directly to the Chapel through 12 noon.
Please be in touch with Kit, klonergan@trinitychurchboston.org, with any questions.
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Submit Names for All Souls’ Day
Submit by 12 noon on Fri., Oct. 24
On Sun., Oct 26, our services will include a spoken Necrology at each service (8am, 10am and 5pm), naming those who have died in the past year, and those who have died and who are close to the hearts of our parishioners. We invite you to add the names of loved ones you would like us to include in the Necrology this year by using this form.
Please be in touch with Kit, klonergan@trinitychurchboston.org, with any questions.
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Grit and Gratitude: Faithful Thanksgiving for Gifts We Neither Choose nor Want
Sun., 10/26, 11:15 am, Lloyd Forum
If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck, it must be ... a duck? In this Forum co-taught by the Rev. Kit Lonergan, Priest for Parish Care, and Lonsdale Koester, Director of Stewardship, we will explore the challenges and opportunities of gifts that don't necessarily look like gifts, and how, with God's help, gratitude is always possible even when it seems far from our grasp.
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New Minister for Youth and Young Adults
Rebecca Hughes will be joining the Trinity Family Ministries team as the Minister for Youth and Young Adults. She will join the staff part-time for November and December and join us full-time starting January 1, 2026. Rebecca will oversee grades 6-12, college-aged students, and 20s-and-30s ministry. She will work closely with Kenna Bartholomew, our Minister for Early Childhood, who will oversee our youngest members through 5th grade.
Rebecca may be a familiar face to you, having grown up at Trinity and was an active youth in both parish and diocesan events. We are excited to have her join us. You will soon see Rebecca on Sundays assisting our acolytes and leading Sunday School Classes - please take a moment to say hello!
Read the full letter here.
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Share Your Ideas and Brainstorm for Trinity's 150th Anniversary at a Visioning Party
Wed., Nov. 5, 6:30 pm, Trinity Church
Sun., Nov. 9, 11:15 am, Trinity Church
Thurs., Nov. 13, 6:30 pm, on Zoom
Tues., Nov. 18, 1 pm, Trinity Church
Have fun and think big as a parish at a Trinity 150th Anniversary Visioning Party. Brainstorm and shape our Anniversary commemorations -- you have an important role to play as a member of Trinity. Talk about what you love about Trinity and envision together the next 150 years. ALL parishioners (whether you've been here for a month or a lifetime) and ideas are welcome!
Please register and attend only one Party -- childcare is available for each date!
Register here.
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Community Breakfast
Sun., 11/2, 9 am, Commons & Lloyd Forum
On the first Sunday of each month we have a community breakfast at 9 am between the 8 and 10 am services. From cereal to bacon, there is something for everyone! This is a parish-wide gathering and a fantastic way to see your church family and meet new folks. Mark your calendar and make plans to join us! We always need a few helping hands to pull the breakfast together. Sign up here.
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Sole Train 5K This Saturday
Sat. 10/25, 9:30 am, Franklin Park, Shattuck Picnic Grove
Join Sole Train on Sat., Oct. 25, for an energized afternoon of community, fun, and sole at the Sole Train 5K! Sole Train is a program of Trinity Boston Connects (TBC) that fosters mentorship, goal setting, and community-building through noncompetitive running 2-3 times a week, after school. Sign up today; learn more here and register!
Contact: Fiona Kelly, fkelly@trinityconnects.org.
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Milestones
Last Sunday we celebrated with 52 parishioners who were baptized, confirmed, received, and reaffirmed. See more on our Instagram here.
We commend to God’s care and keeping:
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Lisa Frost, whose memorial service will be held this Saturday, October 25, at 11 am, at Church of Our Saviour, 25 Monmouth St, Brookline, 02446.
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Sylvia Bostic, Visitor Services Staff Member, whose Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 25, at 10 am, at Basilica and Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 1545 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02120. Burial will follow in New Calvary Cemetery, 800 Harvard Street, Mattapan, MA 02126.
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