Trinity Church in Menlo Park

 
This coming Sunday we will be hearing the story of the Good Samaritan from the Gospel of Luke. The story invites us to consider how we are neighbors to one another, and how we show mercy to those we encounter.

Summer Sunday School begins this Sunday. Children in kindergarten through fifth grade are invite to Trinity Hall during the 10 am service for this summer's program "What Matters to Me and Why". The nursery will be open for younger children as well.

We continue to invite your feedback regarding the cafe proposal that was sent out earlier this month. In the fall we will have another gathering to discuss the questions that have been raised and continue our congregation discernment. You can access the cafe materials here.


Peace,

Rev. Elizabeth Riley
 
UPCOMING EVENTS
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
Trinity's summer Sunday school program begins this week! Thanks to Alice Alice Chernikoff and Christian Pedersen for leading our kick off lesson. They'll be leading a super fun lesson on why creating matters! All K-5th graders are encouraged to arrive by 10:00 in the Good Shepherd classroom for this fun lesson. 

Please note that the Nursery will remain open every Sunday through the summer for younger children.

Youth Reminder
The youth had a fantastic trip to LA for their annual mission trip. You can learn more about their trip by reading their posts on the Trinity blog here.


UPCOMING TRINITY EVENTS
OWLS Annual Picnic
Friday August 12th, Noon in the Trinity Courtyard

Please join us on Friday, August 12th, at 12:00 for the OWLS Annual Picnic, held this year at Trinity. We are setting up tables in the courtyard between the Church and Montgomery House, under the cool shade of the trees. Our own Alecia McDowell and her husband Nate will be the Disc Jockeys for the event, playing your favorite songs to celebrate the summer and entertain attendees. If you have any special music requests please call/email Alecia.  Come visit with your friends and catch up, in a festive, yet relaxing venue.  We will serve BBQ chicken, ribs, baked beans, coleslaw, corn muffins, watermelon, and end the meal with "make your own sundaes". We hope to have a great turn-out, with OWLS and all parishioners who want to join us!! But we need you to call or email our "D.J. Extraordinaire" Alecia in the Church Office to let us know by August 9th if you are coming. Hope to see you at the picnic! 

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
July 10th, 2016
Eighth 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
O God, in the course of this busy life, give us times of refreshment and peace; and grant that we may so use our leisure to rebuild our bodies and renew our minds that our spirits may be opened to the goodness of your creation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

- The Book of Common Prayer, page 825

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