Holy Week and Easter at Trinity...Thank you!

Sincere thanks to all those who worked so very hard over the course of the past weeks, as we prepared for this most holy time on our common journey of life and faith.  For without this week, without Easter, there no Trinity Church, no Anglican Communion, no one holy catholic and apostolic church, no Christianity.  Thank God for the gift of Holy Week and Easter.

What a glorious week it was!

Thanks to all and Easter Blessings,

Paul+

            TENEBRAE 

 

Princeton Singers Concert

The Princeton Singers present "For Those We Love" on Saturday, April 6th at 7:00pm in the church sanctuary. This performance will include works of Bach, Brahms and the premiere of Steven Sametz's new work, No More Wars (A Letter for Sarah) commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. To purchase tickets, please visitwww.princetonsingers.org; e-mail tickets@princetonsingers.org, or phone 1-866-846-SING (7464).

 

April 7th - 13th

Hear excerpts from Michelle Alexander's compelling book, The New Jim Crow, read aloud by distinguished readers. Listen to stories of prison life told by former prisoners, family members of prisoners and prison workers and volunteers. Hear extraordinary gospel singer William N. Heard. Learn more about the impact of current US prison policy and its impact on the African American community. Sunday, April 7 - Saturday, April 13^th from 5:00 - 6:00 PM in Hinds Plaza in front of the Princeton Public Library.  

 

HIV, Science and Society: 

Lessons From The Epidemic 

A Talk by Michael Gottlieb, M.D.,

at Princeton University

April 11th, 4:30 p.m.

Dodds Auditorium, Robertson Hall  

http://wws.princeton.edu/event_rep/DrMichaelGottlieb04_11/

 

Please join the Newcomer's Committee for a springtime brunch in Pierce Hall on April 14.  If you are a Newcomer to Trinity, this is a wonderful way to learn more about the community, ways to be involved in ministry and formation for you and your family, meet the leaders of various ministries,  get to know each other, and meet some long time Trinity members.  If you are an "old timer" this is a way to welcome Newcomers to Trinity, share your gifts of hospitality by providing a dish and /or your smiling face.  EVERYONE is welcome (families, please bring your children), but it is helpful to know who is coming so we can plan for food and seating. 

Please RSVP by emailing Nancy Hagner hagnern@trinityprinceton.org or calling 609-924-2277 ext 307. 

 

Choir Fundraiser: Hymnathon - Singing through the Hymnal

 

The Drive to Spring Rummage is On

October's Early Bird Holiday Sale capped a record year for Trinity Rummage, but the hard work of volunteers didn't end there. The devastating impact of Superstorm Sandy was felt by everyone, especially communities down the shore. As part of efforts big and small, near and far, Trinity took action. Your tremendous response in 2012 allowed Outreach to give more to programs that have played an integral part in Sandy recovery efforts. In addition, Outreach and Rummage helped process an overwhelming amount of donations over the past two months, including warm clothing and new necessities, that went to those most in need nearby and in shore communities. For Rummage, that process only just finished over the holidays. Now that those affected by Sandy are on the road to recovery, Rummage is asking for your help.

Donations that are especially needed include:

-- housewares, from dishes, cups and glasses, to pots, pans and cutlery

-- furniture one person can carry, such as a side table, chair(s) or small desk

-- antique items, including pieces of silver, fine dinner plates and fine cut glass

These and many more items, from clothing to books to electronics, are needed so Rummage can get back on its feet after helping others get back on theirs.

Thank you from the Rummage Committee

 

The program runs 8.50 a.m.-noon for all ages with an optional afternoon, outreach focused program for 4th-7th graders from noon -3.30 p.m.  VBS will be held at the Unitarian Church on Cherry Hill Road due to construction at Nassau Pres.   

We need volunteers (adults and teens-community service hours available)  to help with crafts, storytelling, outdoor games and activities, shepherding groups, set up, and many more things.  

Please see the website http://group.com/vbs/athens for overall information about the VBS program we are using; please see Jennifer Bartell and Nancy Hagner on Sunday, March 24 (this Sunday) outside the church after the 9 a.m. service for fliers, sign up and more information about attending and volunteering, with the Trinity/Nassau/All Saints VBS this summer! 

Nancy Hagner hagnern@trinityprinceton.org
609-924-2277 ext.307.

 

One Table Cafe 

Seeking Committee Co-Chairs

to Coordinate Dinners

 

One Table Cafe Invites You to Join Us for Dinner!

 

Our Agape Meal was a Big Success

Thank you to Linda Twining, Karla Cook, Thalia Mingo, Robin Gilbert, and Joe Paille, Ira Lackey, and John Sully for all their work on the Agape Meal!  Thanks to, to all those who donated food and beverages! It was wonderful! 

 

Monday, April 8th, 7:30 p.m.

The choir performs a program of works by Byrd, Gibbons, Verdi, Britten, Blow and Purcell.

Tickets are $25 ($10 for students) and are available by calling 609-258-9220 or visiting princeton.edu/utickets.

The Department of Music is most grateful for the support of the Lewis Center for the Arts and the Princeton University Chapel in presenting the Choir of King's College, Cambridge.

 

Calling Spring Rummage Volunteers

April's Rummage Sale is just around the corner. From Sunday, April 21 to Sunday, April 28, Trinity needs you. If you have a few free hours after dropping the kids off at school; if you are available on your day off from work; or if you want to join a Trinity tradition, then please sign up your participation for this festive and friendly community event.

New this year, an easy online sign up is now available. Simply go to http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4CA4AE22A75-rummage and look over the days and times available. If you see a time(s) you like, check the box next to it and click Submit and Sign Up. On the next page, you can even let us know if there's a particular department you'd prefer to join.

If you have any questions or cannot sign up online, contact Nancy Metcalf (nebm1@comcast.net) or Mary Alden (mlaeas@comcast.net), or leave a message at 609-924-2277 ext 351.

 

Adult Bible Study Sundays at 10am Ongoing!   

The Sunday morning adult bible study, led by Jolyon Pruszinski, one ofour seminary interns, will be meeting in the Library at 10am through the end of April as we study the Gospel of John. We welcome anyone interested no matter your level of familiarity with the text or your perspective on it. Come join in the conversation as we examine the triumphal entry, the farewell discourse, the passion narrative, and the post resurrection appearances. For more information email jolyon.pruszinski@ptsem.edu. 

  

Zaquen Discussion Group

The Zaquen Discussion Group meets every Wednesday at 4:00 pm in the Library. Zaquen is the Hebrew word for 'Elders,' and this discussion group focuses on spirituality for the senior adults in our community. Currently we are discussing Richard Rohr's book Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life. For more information, please contact the Rev. Jenny Replogle at reploglej@trinityprinceton.org or 609-924-2277 ext. 308.

 

Hospital Visits

A knock on the door before quietly entering; an introduction; making a judgment call before starting a conversation. Although people everywhere are hurting, hospital patients especially require a compassionate sense of 'oneness', of spiritual natures communicating. Together with modern medical treatment, encouragement and calling forth God's grace brings the patient inner peace which aids in the healing process.

Patients request visits by clergy and hospital team members at the time of hospital registration by indicating their Trinity affiliation. If you or someone you know would like a visit, please contact us. Clergy receive updates after all visits.

Contact:  Bill Haynes:  williamfhaynes@gmail.com