Hope Abides

From all of us, to all of us:

May the holy birth kindle joy and peace in your heart; and may you bring the light of Christ with you into the world.

Merry Christmas from Trinity Church in the City of Boston!
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SUNDAY: ADVENT IV & CHRISTMAS EVE

Advent IV Readings:
Advent IV Holy Eucharist
10 a.m.

Christmas Pageant
4:30 p.m.

Festival Eucharist
7:30 p.m., 11 p.m.

CHRISTMAS DAY

Festival Eucharist
10 a.m.

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NewyearNew Year's Eve
New Year's Eve Worship

Sun., December 31 
10 a.m.

On New Year's Eve there will be a single service at 10 a.m. Classes, etc. will not meet this day.  
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Handel & Haydn Jubilee Concert

Sun., December 31 
2 p.m.
Church

On Jan. 1, 1863, Bostonians celebrated the first Jubilee Day, the day on which the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Lincoln. As part of First Night activities, Handel + Haydn Society, in conjunction with the Museum of African American History, will present a concert inspired by that time. Scott Allen Jarrett leads members of the H+H Chorus in joyous music, woven together by National Poetry Slam Champion Regie Gibson, giving power to the Proclamations's words. Free and open to all More...
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 Christmas Services
Last Week's Sermon
& Forum
Miss last Sunday, or just want to experience the sermon or Forum again? We invite you to listen or watch on our website:

Last Sunday's sermon:

by the Rev. Rainey Dankel, Associate Rector

Last Sunday's Forum:12 Lives: Dorothy Day

Presented by Scott & Claire Schaeffer-Duffy
Parish Life
Survey
Parish Profile: Final Survey Deadline & Circles of Hope

Friday, December 22 (Final extended deadline for Parish Profile Survey)


Sunday, January 7 
7 p.m.
Meet in Undercroft
If you haven't participated in a Circle of Hope, the last one will be held on Sunday 1/7 after the 6pm service.  RSVP encouraged but not required:
Epiphanytide Brunch with Children's Ministries

Sun., January 7
10 am
Commons

Join Children's Ministries for our annual potluck Epiphany Brunch, complete with royal visitors. Please bring your favorite side items (e.g., muffins, bagels, Munchkins, sausages), or contact us for an assignment.  More...
Send the Choir to England: Donate to the Silent Auction

Donate by January 7

Silent Auction & Cabaret Friday, January 26, 6-9 pm

The Trinity Choirs are still seeking items for the winter Silent Auction! To donate an item of at least $50 in value,  contact the Silent Auction committee.
Challenge
TBF Challenge Grant

"There is a great deal of joy that comes from giving....I see every day the difference Trinity Boston Foundation makes." 

-Cathy Thompson, Literacy volunteer, Trinity @ McCormick

When you give to Trinity Boston Foundation by December 31
your impact will double,  thanks to a challenge grant of $100,000  from several members of our board.  Please be as generous as you can to  take advantage of the 1:1 match!

Pledge to Trinity for 2018

Our new church budget starts January 1 - have you made your pledge yet? There's no time like the present!