What's Happening at Trinity
September 1 - October 4
September 1 - October 4
September 1 - October 4
Celebrated by Christians around the world, the Season of Creation is a time for renewing, repairing and restoring our relationship to God, one another, and all of creation.
September 5 — Sun
September 12 — Moon and Stars of the Skies
September 19 — Fire and Heat
September 26 — O Mountains and Hills
October 3 — O Springs of Water, Seas and Streams
During this time, our Sunday altar flowers will reflect gifts of the earth as found in A Song of Creation. To make a donation toward altar flowers, send a check to the office with “flower fund” noted on the memo line OR donate online by selecting "other" and noting flower fund.
Undie Sundays!
September 1 - October 4
September 1 - October 4
September 12, 19 & 26
We’ll be collecting new underwear for our friends at South Park Inn.
Women’s briefs — M to XXL
Women’s bras — larger sizes
Men’s boxers — M to XXL
Men’s t-shirts — M-XXL
NOTHING SAYS YOU CARE LIKE UNDERWEAR!
Soup-To-Go...and More!
September 1 - October 4
Soup-To-Go...and More!
Copprome Orphanage needs YOU!
Ginger Smith will continue to offer Soup-To-Go (and more) to benefit the children in this Honduran orphanage. Contact Ginger, 860-558-9282 or ginger43@cox.net, to arrange for pick up or delivery (Newington, Wethersfield, Rocky Hill).
Soups (16oz.): meat, seafood or vegetarian
Small breads and cookies
Jams (8 & 4 oz): fruit/combinations/ mango chutney/hot pepper jelly
Relishes (8&16oz.): sweet/ hot/ spicy/ zucchini/corn
Pickles: bread and butter (8 & 16oz) / dill(16oz)
Your support for these children is greatly appreciated
Worship Services and spiritual opportunities
COVID Worship Updates 7/25/21
COVID Worship Updates 7/25/21
COVID Worship Updates 7/25/21
EVERYONE (vaccinated or not) must wear masks while inside Trinity during services per Town of Wethersfield mandate. Masks will be available at the church.
Since the COVID viruses are airborne...we will return to no indoor singing, even when masked. We encourage you to reference the hymns so that you can read/pray/ponder the words. Again, please no singing.
Read the entire message from the Wardens and Father Tom here.
9:00 AM indoor service
- All pews will be available for seating without mandatory social distancing restrictions.
- We are strongly and urgently asking that EVERYONE (vaccinated or not) wear masks while inside Trinity during services. Masks will be available at the church.
- The Eucharist will continue as we have been doing until September.
10:30 Parking Lot service
- The out door service will continue with masks and social distancing left to the discretion of each individual.
- If rain or excessive heat occurs, the service may be moved to the sanctuary.
Trinity
COVID Worship Updates 7/25/21
COVID Worship Updates 7/25/21
SUNDAY WORSHIP
9:00am - Church Sanctuary
10:30am - Parking Lot
SPIRITUAL GROWTH
ZOOM Wednesday Morning Prayer @8:30
**Morning Prayer will resume 9/1**
Please leave a contact number at the office if you want to participate
Meditation/Centering Prayer Zoom Group
"Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10)
Wednesday afternoon @4pm
45 minute sessions will involve: a brief teaching orientation, practice silence together, brief reflection on our experience of meditation. Facilitator: Gordon Scruton
To register, receive the Zoom code and initial resource notes, email Rebecca Scruton @ rscruton@gmail.com
Richard Rohr Meditation discussions
Saturday mornings 8am-9/9:30am
We have no set agendas, but simply engage in a wide-ranging spiritual discussion built on our readings of the daily meditations from Rohr's Center for Action and Contemplation. It is free to sign up for the CAC Daily Meditations. Although Rohr is a Franciscan priest, the meditations often come from other theologians, and even from Episcopalians on occasion! For a link to our Saturday zoom gathering, please email Garth Myers at garth.myers@trincoll.edu or garthandrewmyers@gmail.com. We are a small group in number, but mighty in spirit and welcoming love.
Online
LIFT UP YOUR VOICE
LIFT UP YOUR VOICE
DAILY WORSHIP SERVICES
National Cathedral YouTube Channel - daily worship services, special services, meditations, music and more
Scripture readings for online services:
- Lectionary section in the Book of Common Prayer
- Google search for "revised common lectionary"
- Electronic Common Prayer (eCP) app (small one-time charge)
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Episcopal Church in Connecticut:
ECCT YouTube Channel - meditations, links to regional YouTube offerings, 5th Sunday worship services and more
LIFT UP YOUR VOICE
LIFT UP YOUR VOICE
LIFT UP YOUR VOICE
Lift Up Your Voice: A workshop for those called to speak or read in church
Saturday, Oct. 9 / 9am-5pm / Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford
Join with folks from across ECCT for a workshop on reading and preaching
If you're a Lay Preacher or a Lector who reads scripture in your parish, or if you feel drawn to improving your ability to “lift your voice” by pubic speaking in church, come join us for a daylong workshop at Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford.
Who We Are & What We Do
Some Simple Ways to Care for God's Creation
Some Simple Ways to Care for God's Creation
Who We Are
Learn more about Trinity, our leaders and our staff here
COMMUNITY DINNER
Monday, September 27
For more information on donating food items or serving at the dinner contact Warren or Linda Blessing at ctvalleywc@yahoo.com
CHURCH BY THE POND & LUNCH IN THE PARK
Saturday, October 2
We’ll be preparing and serving bagged lunches for people who are hungry in Hartford. If you’d like to help out, contact Leslie Jones at lesliejonesie@gmail.com
OUTREACH PARTNERS
Drop off items in labeled bins in the garage Sunday morning ONLY
Thank you for your generous support.
Wethersfield Food Bank - delivered weekly...remember to add a can of soup or box of pasta to your grocery list! Suggested items: soup - cereal - spaghetti sauce - jelly - peanut butter - personal care items (very much appreciated since Food Stamps do not cover them).
Questions? Contact Ann Tranberg
South Park Inn - New and unused items always in need include: Laundry detergent, Pine-Sol, new towels and face cloths, new twin size sheets, new men’s boxers — M-XXL, new women’s briefs — M-XXL, #10 cans of fruit, #10 cans of vegetables
New, unused items for Homecoming Baskets: Pots and pan se - Dishes - Silverware - Coffeemaker - Cleaning cloths and sponges - Laundry basket - Manual can opener - Cleaning supplies - Pillows Questions? Contact Joan or Greg Joseph at golfst4@aol.com
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Our Outreach activities extend to local, regional and global communities.
Some Simple Ways to Care for God's Creation
Some Simple Ways to Care for God's Creation
Some Simple Ways to Care for God's Creation
INVITATION
Browse these links prayerfully. Don’t be overwhelmed...Simply look for one or two things that you can actually do to make a positive difference. Give thanks for God’s magnificent gift of Creation every day, and explore little ways God might call you to pray, learn and act to sustain God’s Creation for future generations.
WEBSITES
10 Ways You Can Improve Earth's Health
10 Ways to Live Sustainably
7 Instant Ways To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
10 Things You Can Do To Help Save The Earth
7 Ridiculously Easy Ways to Save The Environment
EPISCOPAL CHURCH LINKS
Creation Care - The Episcopal Church
Moving Forward: A Guide to Climate Action for Your Congregation and Community
Creation Care - Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts
ecct Bishop search & transition information
Search & Transition Website
Search & Transition Website
Search & Transition Website
The Bishop Search & Transition website is live! Learn about the transition process and timeline, explore the role of bishops in The Episcopal Church, register for upcoming events and listening sessions, and more.
Listening Sessions
Search & Transition Website
Search & Transition Website
The process of discerning who God is calling to be our next Bishop Diocesan begins with each of us. Our bishop will be part of our community, and their role grows out of the distinctive qualities which make up the Episcopal Church in Connecticut.
The Discernment Subcommittee will be holding sixteen listening sessions via Zoom from August 30—September 23. These sessions are designed to encourage us to share from our own unique context and experiences. We will gather together to pray, share, and discern together our current strengths and areas of growth as ECCT, as well as where we sense God inviting us next. These holy conversations will then form the backbone of our Bishop Profile, which will be developed in partnership with the Profile Subcommittee.
The Discernment Subcommittee is committed to ensuring these Listening Sessions are safe spaces where you will feel free to share openly about your experiences in ECCT, the wider Episcopal Church, and our world. Any information from these sessions utilized in the final Profile or other BTC communications will remain anonymous.
Prayer for the Committee
Search & Transition Website
Prayer for the Committee
The Bishop Transition Committee has shared the following prayer which parishes, communities, and individuals are encouraged to pray as we lift the members of the BTC to God:
Grant the Bishop Transition Committee the gifts of wisdom, humility, and empathy as they discern your will for a new shepherd, inspirational leader, and willing advocate as we further your work in the Episcopal Church in Connecticut.
