Trinity Church in Menlo Park

 
Last Sunday we began our two weeks of hosting Home and Hope at Trinity. We want to give a big thanks to everyone volunteering and especially to Barbara Newton and Jim Bramlett for coordinating this outreach opportunity. 

Rev. Matthew has begun his summer vacation and Rev. Mary is just returning from a fantastic mission trip to LA. She will be taking some much needed vacation time and will return to work in July. We look forward to hearing more about the mission trip and the wonderful work that the youth did while they were in LA.

If you haven't already done so, please take some time to read the cafe report and learn about the proposed cafe plan. The congregational discernment phase of this project continues, meaning that we continue to welcome your feedback and your questions.  You may convey feedback to me  or any member of the Vestry.  If you have specific questions, you may direct these to me or to Bruce Deal, who is a member of the Cafe Task Force.  Please click here to read the cafe proposal.  As the congregational discernment phase continues, there will be another meeting sometime in early Fall for another opportunity to have conversation together as we continue to decide whether this is the right move for Trinity.


Peace,

Rev. Elizabeth Riley
 
UPCOMING EVENTS

June 19 - July 3 - Home and Hope at Trinity
July 10 - Summer Sunday School Begins
August 12 - OWLS Picnic at Trinity
August 18-21 - Church Camping Trip to Big Sur
CHILDREN, YOUTH, & FAMILIES NEWS
 
This Coming Sunday
Children are welcome in the service as there are no children's formation programs this Sunday.  We encourage children to attend church with their parents until the start of Summer Sunday School and to sit in the children's area in the front of the church. The children's summertime program begins July 10. Child care will be available in the Meadow Room throughout the summer.

Children & Family Reminders
Summer Sunday School begins July 10, and runs through August 14. Kindergarten-5th graders will explore "What Matters to Me and Why".   Please note that the Nursery will remain open every Sunday through the summer.  Until Summer Sunday School begins, children are encouraged to join their parents in church.  We will also have the children's area set up at the front of the church beginning June 12. 

Youth Reminder
Our youth have returned from the LA mission trip!


UPCOMING TRINITY EVENTS
What Can We Do For Orlando?

We've put together a list of resources for those looking to do something following the tragic mass shooting in Orlando last weekend. You can access the resources on the Trinity blog by clicking here.

Hearts for Justice Planning Team
October 22, 2016

Are you interested in helping plan this year's Hearts for Justice conference? We have two fantastic speakers joining us to discuss addiction and recovery: Fr. Tom Weston and The Rt. Rev. Chilton Knudsen. We are looking for members of the congregation to help us plan and organize the event. If you are interested in working on this please email Rev. Elizabeth. 

Stephen Ministry Training Begins Fall 2016

Stephen Ministry is Trinity's lay lead pastoral car program that trains members of the congregation to be prayer partners and pastoral support for members of our congregation. The training is extensive and deeply rewarding. If you are interested in becoming part of the Stephen Ministry team please email Rev. Elizabeth or talk to any of our current Stephen Ministers.

Big Sur Camping Trip
August 18-21, 2016

Join the Trinity community for a relaxing weekend of camping and fun in Big Sur!

The Santa Lucia Chapel and Campground, a mission of All Saints Parish in Carmel, is a private and secluded campground in the gorgeous Big Sur area. The campground itself is right on the Big Sur River and has a family friendly beach area. The campground has running water and toilets (but no showers), picnic tables, a group barbecue area and a large campfire circle.  A communal dinner will be prepared for all on Saturday night, but otherwise meals are individual responsibility. Our time together will include a Sunday morning Eucahrist in the outdoor chapel, as well as morning prayer and compline to start and end our days together. There are ocean beaches within driving distance for those who want to venture out. In general this weekend is a time to relax, play in the river and on the beach and have fun together as a church community. You are welcome to come for as much or as little time as you would like.
 
Cost:  $30 per person for the weekend (children under 5 stay for free; $100 max per family)
For more information contact Rev. Elizabeth Riley or register here.

UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Twilight Fashion Show for Catherine's Center
August 30th 5:30-7:30 pm at Trinity Church

Catherine's Center will be hosting their annual fashion show fundraiser at Trinity on Tuesday August 30th. Join us for cocktails, mocktails, and heavy hors d'oeuvres to help support the work of Catherine's Center. Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased here.
 
Meals on Wheels Needs Drivers

Meals on Wheels is the sole provider of home delivered meals to residents of the south San Mateo County. They serve clients who cannot shop or cook for themselves and reside in Burlingame through Menlo Park and East Palo Alto. The program is expanding to serve older adults throughout San Mateo County and they need additional volunteers to deliver meals.  
 
They are also hiring for several positions, including: office assistance, nutritional deliverer, and in-home assessment coordinator.

To learn more contact Chris Berry.
 
THIS COMING SUNDAY
June 26th, 2016
Sixth Sunday After Pentecost
Click here for this Sunday's Readings 
    
5:05 Service:
There is no 5:05 Service during summer. The 5:05 returns September 18th.
 
Did you miss last Sunday? Listen to the sermon here!

LINKS
The Trinity Church calendar can be found here.

A complete list of upcoming Trinity events can be found here.

For information about online giving, and other information about Trinity, please visit our website: www.trinitymenlopark.org
 
 
 
PRAYER
Almighty God, who created us in your own image: Grant us grace fearlessly to contend against evil and to make no peace with oppression; and, that we may reverently use our freedom, help us to employ it in the maintenance of justice in our communities and among the nations, to the glory of your holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

- Prayer for Social Justice, The Book of Common Prayer, page 260

Sincerely,
 
Trinity Church Communications
Trinity Church in Menlo Park
650-326-2083