Weekly News from Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

August 11, 2015

Covered Dish Luncheon This Sunday

What do Costa Rica, Wells Cathedral, Haiti, the Orkney Islands, John's Island, August, GA, and Sumter Street all have in common? Find out at our covered-dish luncheon after the 10:00 am service this Sunday, August 16 in the Trinity Center! Come for great food, wonderful fellowship, and the chance to learn about the amazing experiences that Trinity's young people have shared this summer. For the covered-dish lunch, last name beginning with A-E: bring green salad or jello salad; F-J: bring desserts; K-R: bring a side dish; S-Z: bring vegetable. Please bring enough for 12 servings.

Vernon Scholar Documentary

Vernon Scholar Grace Ann Roberts' Vernon Scholar project was to walk the St. Francis of Assisi trail in Italy and then produce a documentary of the experience. Watch the video here!

Through the South Transept Doors

Have you ever wondered what happens when the children leave through the south transept doors on Sunday mornings? Do you have the calling to reconnect with the "wee three year olds" through 5th grade youth? There are so many opportunities to get involved with children's ministries at Trinity. The Babsons will host a gathering this Wednesday, August 12 at 6pm at to highlight the many areas of Trinity's children's ministries. Read more.

Still Hopes Reception

Dean Jones will join members and friends of Trinity who reside at Still Hopes today (Tuesday, August 11) for a Wine and Cheese reception. It will be held in the Guignard House from 5-6 pm.

Volunteer with Reading Matters

Faith leaders and congregations are taking steps to address the critical issue of literacy as a foundation of a strong education. Some Richland One Schools will pair reading tutors with children in grades 1 and 2 this Fall. Deadline to register is August 15. Tutoring begins the week of September 13. For more information and to sign-up, click here.

YAMS Drinks & Discussion: One God, Many Paths?

Are all religions really seeking the same end? Does it really matter what you believe or how you find God? At the root, are Hindus, Muslims, or even Deists really any different? Consider the importance of our particular religious convictions with other young adults at The Kraken Gastropub on Rosewood Drive at 7pm on Tuesday, August 18.

Sign-up to be an Acolyte

Students 7th-12th grade: Consider putting your faith into practice on Sunday mornings! Join the Acolyte Guild and lift high the cross to help your fellow parishioners focus on Jesus and his sacrifice. Click here to sign up online.

Sabbatical Fund

I was asked the other day what was the most important part of my sabbatical time. The answer was simple. The most important part was a renewal of God's call to me to be a priest. In the midst of daily ministry it is easy to forget God's call. God's call is at the heart of every canon's call to ministry in this place. As others have the opportunity to take sabbatical time I hope you will support them, not just by giving them the time away but by giving to a fund set up to support their renewal. The operating fund does not cover the cost of this time so the sabbatical fund is a way for you to support them. Please consider giving a small gift to Trinity towards this fund. The gift you give will provide Trinity with servants renewed in their call to serve Christ in this place. - The Rev'd Canon Charles Davis

Choir Tea Following Evensong

On August 23 following 4pm Evensong, please join the choir in Satterlee Hall for a tea and presentation on their pilgrimage this summer to England and Scotland.

Fun Trinity Center Activities

The Trinity Center welcomes all to the following on-going and open activities:

Mondays (2nd & 4th) 10-12pm: Needlework/Prayer Shawl Guild
Mondays 7:15-8:30pm: Yoga with Ellen Yaghjian
Tuesdays 9-10am: Walking the Walk with Allison Cox
Wednesdays (9/9 & 9/30 weekly) 10-11:30am: The Ark (Women's Bible Study)
Thursdays 9-10am: Walking the Walk with Allison Cox
Thursdays 6-7:15pm: Yoga with Ellen Yaghjian
Thursdays 6-9pm: Theology Through Film

Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University Returning to Trinity

Financial Peace University (FPU) teaches God's ways of handling money. Through video teaching, class discussions and small group activities, FPU presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you are to where you've dreamed you could be. This plan will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more! Beginning Click here to read more.

Sign-up to be an Acolyte

Men of Trinity Fall Kickoff

The Men of Trinity Fall Father/Child Kickoff will be Tuesday, September 1 from 6-8pm in the Workshop. This year's speaker will be USC Head Baseball Coach, Chad Hollbrook. Click here to register online.

Forum on Worldwide Religious Persecution

In an effort to come together as Christians and Jews in the common bond of this urgent issue, Trinity's Ark Group is pleased to present a forum on the Holocaust and worldwide religious persecution on September 9 at 10am in the Stirling Room. Read more.

Weekly Financial Update

Our receipts for the period 8/1/15 to 8/7/15 were $54,410.82. Year to date: $1,453,835.88. Click here to view the June 2015 Financials.

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