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January 24, 2016
Third Sunday after Epiphany
Sunday's Scriptures
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Psalm 19
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Luke 4:14-21
5:05 Service
John Philip Newell's
Celtic Earth Mass
Did you miss last Sunday? Listen to the sermon here! |
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Pastoral Care Emergency
Phone Number 650-326-8591
This number will connect to the member of the clergy on call.
Click Here to Learn More about Pastoral Care at Trinity |
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Sunday, January 24
8:00 am Holy Eucharist, Church
9:00 am Children's Choir/Acolyte Training, Angus Hall
10:00 am Holy Eucharist, Church 11:30 am Family Ministries Commission, Library 11:30 am OMG & Children's Choir Rehearsal, Church 5:05 pm Eucharist, Chapel 6:00 pm Youth Group, Trinity Hall
Monday, January 25
7:00 pm Living Wisdom Series, The Descent of the Heart, Angus Hall
Tuesday, January 265:30 pm - 6:45 pm
Yoga Flow, Chapel
7:00 pm Vestry Meeting, Angus Hall
8:15 pm - 9:15 pm Contemplative Chapel, Chapel
Wednesday, January 27
10:30 am Living Wisdom Series, The Descent of the Heart, Library
12:10 pm Healing Eucharist, Chapel
5:15 pm Centering Prayer, Chapel
7:00 pm Al-Anon Meeting, Trinity Hall
Thursday, January 28
6:45 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal, Church
7:30 pm Trinity Choir, Music Room (Angus Hall 2nd Floor) Friday, January 29
7:00 am Morning Prayer, Chapel
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Greetings!
This Sunday we continue our Epiphany journey with a story from the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) that shows us that simply hearing (or reading) scripture by itself does not always lead to understanding, and emphasizes the importance of having a guide as we seek to understand the meaning of scripture. That story is paired with a story from Luke's Gospel that points to Jesus as the one who is to be that guide for us. Please be sure that you have the Annual Meeting on your calendar for January 31. We begin at 5:45 pm in Trinity Hall with a delicious meal, and will spend some time looking back at 2015 and forward to the remainder of this year. We will finish by 7:30, and child care will be available in Angus Hall. The clergy have been rethinking our Lenten practice and program this year, so I hope you will read the article in this email about Rethinking Lent. We're excited about it, and hope you will be, as well. There is now a page on our website about Lent and Holy Week, which you can access here. Peace,
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Annual Meeting on January 31
5:45 in Trinity Hall
Please join us on Sunday, January 31, at 5:45 pm in Trinity Hall for the Annual Meeting of the congregation. This is a time when we share food and fellowship together, and take time to look a bit at the year that has past and forward to the year to come. We also say farewell and thank you to outgoing Vestry members and officers.
Please plan to join us! Childcare will be available for those who need it.
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Youth & Family Ministries Update
Singing Saints and acolyte training at 9:00 am, and Godly Play and Explorers at 10:00 am. Youth Group meets at 6:00 pm in Trinity Hall.
The next Children's Liturgy will be January 31 at 5:05 pm in the Chapel, just before the Annual Meeting.
Our next Faith Full Families was scheduled for Sunday, February 21. However, we have made a change in our Lenten Program for this year, so that the last four Sundays in Lent -- February 21 and 28, and March 6 and 13 -- will offer lunch following the 10:00 am service, followed by 45 minutes Lenten program sessions for children and adults. The Nursery will remain open for our youngest members during this time, and we will conclude between 12:30 and 12:45. We hope this will make our Lenten program more accessible to all!
Contact Rev. Mary for more info!
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February 9: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
This year, Easter falls very early (on March 27), which means Lent begins February 10! So, of course, we will have our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on February 9 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Please join us for this fun gathering in which we get to have breakfast for supper!
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Ash Wednesday Services
 The Lenten season will begin on Wednesday, February 10, as we observe Ash Wednesday.
Trinity will offer three services on Ash Wednesday to accommodate a variety of schedules: 7:30 am, 12:00 noon, and 7:30 pm. All services will be offered in the Chapel -- the evening service will include music.
Please plan to join us for one of these services as we move into the season and spirit of Lent.
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Re-Thinking Lent
It Starts Early This Year!
Easter comes at the end of March this year, and so Lent starts very early: Ash Wednesday is February 10!
Over the past week or so, the clergy have been rethinking our plans for the Lenten season. Our deep desire is to engage as many people as possible with the opportunity to go deeper in this season, and we recognize that our traditional weekday and weeknight offerings don't provide that opportunity for everyone, given the realities of our lives.
So this year, we've decided to try something different. On the last four Sundays in Lent -- February 21, February 28, March 6, and March 13 -- we will be offering our Lenten Program after the 10:00 am Sunday service. It will begin with lunch in Trinity Hall at 11:15 am, and our programs will begin at 11:35 am. We will finish between 12:30 and 12:45. There will be three offerings:
- Being Mortal with Rev. Elizabeth
- Growing a Rule of Life with Rev. Matthew
- Exploring Communion for Children with Rev. Mary
This last offering will be for kids in kindergarten through 5th grade. Youth are invited and encouraged to participate in one of the other offerings. Child care will be provided for little ones. Watch for more details in the coming weeks. Current Lent and Holy Week information is available on our website here. We hope that this will be a great way to engage everyone at every stage of life in the deeper reflection that we are called to in the season of Lent. |
Women's Retreat Registration Open
Women of Trinity are invited to the Spring Women's Retreat at San Damiano Retreat Center in Danville. This year's retreat is "Spiritual Stories" where we will be exploring our own spiritual autobiographies and the stories and events that shape our spiritual lives. Registration is available online here. If you have questions please contact Rev. Elizabeth.
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Passing of Peter Minkler
Longtime and former member Peter Minkler has lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday, January 19. Peter was the husband of former Music Director & Organist Trudy Minkler. Services are pending in March (date TBA) at St. John's Episcopal Church in Pascagoula, MS. Please feel free to contact Trudy (435-503-0088) or (Trudy Minkler, c/o George Howell, 2812 Robert Hiram Drive, Gautier, MS 39553).
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New Online Giving Platform
As we move into a New Year, Trinity has updated our online giving platform. The new online giving system allows you to make both scheduled and one-time contributions, either by credit card or ACH transfer from your bank account. The system is now linked to our contribution tracking system, so that any online gift you make is immediately reflected on your statement, which you can also access anytime from your account. And it's all very secure.
To use the new online giving system, just click here and get started.
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Invitation to Centering Prayer Study
An invitation from Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church, Saratoga
Speeding through a day-to-day existence, but not really living?
Searching for a more profound experience? Curious to explore other approaches to life? Technology and innovation drive many aspects of our lives in and around the Silicon Valley. Yet being driven by technology can be a barrier to finding meaning in our busy lives. Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church in Saratoga is hosting a study to explore how the ancient practice of Centering Prayer can help us dive below the surface of our lives, connect our faith with our creativity, and become more aware of the presence of the Holy.
Choose your kick- off session for this three-month study:
Wed., January 27 7-8:30 pm or Sat., February 6 10-11:30 am
For more information contact: The Rev. Channing Smith,
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