This Week @ Trinity
January 10, 2019
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Sunday, January 13, First Sunday after Epiphany
The Rev. Sarah Shofstall will preach at all three services.
Forum: Getting to Know Dean Owens
Join Dean Owens during the 10:10 a.m. Education Hour for a "getting-to-know-you" forum in Cathedral Hall. Learn about our new Dean, including his background and path to Trinity. There will be a time for questions from the congregation.
Children's Ministry
This Sunday begins the 2019 Children's Faith Formation program. We will have Godly Play, Quest and Youth Group at 10:10 a.m.
Church offices are closed on Monday, January 21, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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Calendar
Saturday, January 12
Flower Guild - 8:30 a.m.
Sunday, January 13 - First Sunday after Epiphany
Early Eucharist - 8 a.m.
Mostly Jazz Mass - 9 a.m.
Godly Play, Quest & Youth Group - 10:10 a.m.
Forum: Get-to-Know Dean Owens - 10:10 a.m.
Community Gospel Reflections - 10:10 a.m.*
Choral Eucharist - 11:15 a.m.
"A Place at the Table" Hunger Ministry - 12 p.m.
Thursday, January 17
Service and Eucharist - 12:10 p.m.
Education for Ministry - 6:30 p.m.
Friday, January 18
Centering Prayer - 8 a.m.
Saturday, January 19
Flower Guild - 8:30 a.m.
Sunday, January 20 - MLK Sunday
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Steve Johnson, Jr. preaching at all three services
Early Eucharist - 8 a.m.
Mostly Jazz Mass - 9 a.m.
Godly Play, Quest & Youth Group - 10:10 a.m.
Forum: Steve Johnson, Jr. - 10:10 a.m.*
Community Gospel Reflections - 10:10 a.m.*
Choral Eucharist - 11:15 a.m.
"A Place at the Table" Hunger Ministry - 12 p.m.
Trinity Greater Cleveland Congregations (GCC) Core Team Meeting - 12 p.m.*
Daughters of the King/DOK - 12:30 p.m.
*Denotes an event that has additional information below
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Change in News Format
As part of Trinity Cathedral's ongoing effort to be environmental and financial stewards, there will be some changes to how your Trinity news
is delivered. Instead of a weekly printed news update, we will transition
Trinity News
to a monthly
Cathedral Connections
newsletter. Copies will be viewable online and will also be distributed during all church services. This will allow for a monthly message from the Dean and more in-depth stories about the life and ministry of Trinity Cathedral.
If you would like to receive a printed copy of the monthly newsletter at your home address, please contact Ginger Bitikofer or send an email to
news@trinitycleveland.org.
If you want to submit a story or program update for the February newsletter, please send to
news@trinitycleveland.org by January 22. Items not received in time for the
Cathedral Connections newsletter will be shared in our weekly e-news, This Week @ Trinity.
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The Stewardship Committee is deeply grateful for the many pledges of abundance to the 2019 Stewardship campaign! We are finishing the Stewardship campaign in early 2019.
Marie Kittredge, chair
Jane Freeman, Bill Fuller, Cynthia Ries, Michael Wells and Tony Wesley
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Upcoming Meetings and Programs
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Community Gospel Reflections
Most Sundays, January 13 to May 19, 10:10 a.m.
Conf. A/B
Members of Trinity and interested visitors convene on Sunday mornings between services to offer personal reflections on that day's Gospel reading. We carefully listen to each other as we engage with the Biblical text from several different translations. No knowledge of Scripture necessary. Bring your coffee, and come join us.
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MLK Sunday: Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Sunday, January 20, 8:30 to 11 a.m.
Cathedral Hall
Come early, come hungry as Trinity youth (grades 6th to 12th) prepare tasty delights. Donations for the Youth Mission Trip in Franklin, PA, this summer will be accepted in exchange for pancakes and bacon. We will need all-hands-on-bacon-pans to make the fundraiser a success. Youth should arrive at Trinity Cathedral Hall at 8 a.m.
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MLK Sunday: Steve Johnson, Jr.
Guest preaching at all services
Forum Guest, 10:10 a.m.
Many of you know Steve Johnson, Jr. as the friendly face of Trinity at the Hospitality Desk every other Sunday. Did you know that Steve was the recent Interim Coordinator of Cleveland State University's Veterans Student Success Program, which has an office in Trinity Commons near the Subway Shop? Did you know that he was Chair of the Euclid City Recreation Department? How about Vice President of Student Veterans of America, Cleveland State Chapter, or the first African American male elected to Euclid City School District School Board? We will welcome him to Trinity on January 20, Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday. Steve will be the guest preacher at all services and will speak at the Forum during the 10:10 a.m. Education Hour on the legacy of MLK.
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Trinity Greater Cleveland Congregations (GCC)
Core Team Meeting
Sunday, January 20, 11:15 a.m.
Trinity's GCC has regular meetings with the CEO of the Cleveland school system, as well as the prosecutor and chief judge offices, to advocate directly for changes in the public education and criminal justice systems. There is also a group working on housing issues specifically for Cleveland Heights residents. If you are interested, contact Gary Benjamin at
benjaminlawohio@gmail.com or just show up to this meeting.
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Forum: Mental Health Court
Sunday, January 27, 10:10 a.m.
Judge Hollie L. Gallagher and Judge Deena Calabrese will talk about the vital work they do in the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities (MHDD) Court, part of the Court of Common Pleas of Cuyahoga County.This innovative court, with its network of supportive services, seeks to reduce the overwhelming number of individuals with mental illness entangled within the criminal justice system. Judges engage as problem solvers and collaborators in the therapeutic process. The MHDD Court assists offenders with medication compliance, substance abuse treatment, lack of housing, securing benefits and employment.
The Forum is moderated by Trinity member Brant Lee, professor of law at the University of Akron.
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Forum: Books that Didn't Make the Cut
Sunday, February 3, 10:10 a.m.
Have you ever wondered how the
books
of the Bible got to be in the Bible? What about the
books
that
'
didn't
make the cut'? Join Trinity's own Bob Fowler, professor of religion at Baldwin Wallace University, for a Forum on February 3, followed by classes on February 10 and 17, to learn about the complicated, tangled, messy business of deciding what
books
of the Bible are 'in' and what
books
are 'out.' The Gospel of Thomas, the Q Gospel, the Gospel of Mary (Magdalene), and the Acts of Paul and Thecla will be introduced.
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Tuesday, February 5, 6:30 p.m.
In the spirit of the season, the theme for the February 5 Sacred Space meeting will be Epiphany -- "Where do you see the light of Christ shining in the world and in your life?" We will also spend some time talking about ideas for what we want to do together in the coming months. Please join us! Contact Charlotte Nichols at
cdn216@gmail.com for more information.
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Music & Art at Trinity
BrownBag Concerts
Resume Wednesday, February 6, 2019
The spring 2019 BrownBag Concert season will begin on February 6, 2019. Visit the
Music and Art at Trinity
website for a schedule of 2019 spring BrownBag concerts.
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Choral Evensong and Wednesday Evening Programs
Resume Wednesday, February 6, 2019
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Sharon Sayfarth Garner: Praying with Mandalas
Wednesday, February 6, 7:30 pm
Sharon Sayfarth Garner, author of Mandalas, Candles, and Prayers, will be with us to give a presentation on praying with mandalas following February 6 Choral Evensong and the community dinner. Sharon's book, Mandalas, Candles, and Prayers are available at the Hospitality Desk, see below.
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Food for Families
Once a month (on the second Friday), Trinity and other volunteers distribute fresh produce and other food items at
Marion-Sterling School (
3033 Central Ave., Cleveland
), from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Find more information about the program here.
Two leadership volunteers are needed for this hunger outreach program. Training is provided for each person.
Ministry Coordinator: This person coordinates Food for Families (mobile food pantry), interfacing with school administration and the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. Responsible for monthly set-up and take-down of the pantry on the day of distribution (about 4 hours needed). Handles all administrative duties for the program, which requires additional time.
Volunteer Coordinator: This person creates the volunteer schedule for each month's mobile food pantry from the volunteer pool, arranging for substitutes as needed. There are additional correspondence duties (thanking volunteers, etc.).
Interested? Questions? Contact Dale Murphy at
dale.murphy@sbcglobal.net or Ginger Bitikofer at 216-774-0407.
Volunteers are needed to set up tables before the meal anytime between 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings (resuming February 6). Supper volunteers don't need to serve every week, but as they are available. Contact Ginger Bitikofer at 216-774-0407 or
gbitikofer@trinitycleveland.org if you can help or want to know more.
Altar Guild / Sacristans
Volunteers are needed to serve as sacristans to assist in the preparation of the of the altar and worship areas for all Sunday services. Training is provided. If interested, contact Ginger at
gbitikofer@trinitycleveland.org or 216-774-0407.
Ushers
Ushers are needed to serve on the fourth Sunday of the month for the 9 a.m. Mostly Jazz Mass. Contact Ginger Bitikofer at 216-774-0407 or
gbitikofer@trinitycleveland.org to learn more.
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Ansly Damus Support Meeting
Wednesday, January 16, 6:30 p.m.
Melody and Gary's home
2976 Monmouth, Cleveland Heights
We'll discuss an upcoming fundraiser on February 23 and ways to continue to lend support to asylum seeker Ansly Damus, along with his sponsors and Trinity members, Melody Hart and Gary Benjamin.
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2019 Diocesan Winter Convocation
Feburary 1 - 2
Winter Convocation is an annual winter educational conference for Episcopalians in the Diocese of Ohio. There's an interesting keynote speaker, useful workshops, some social time, and shared meals. Trinity community members (especially lay leaders) are encouraged to attend this conference at Kalahari Resort and Conference Center in Sandusky, Ohio. Attendees can stay at the Kalahari Resort or at the nearby Comfort Inn. Families with children are welcome; programming is provided for children & youth.
Trinity member Debbie Hunter is collecting names of those registered, so attendees can carpool or find a roommate. Contact Debbie at
To learn more about this year's conference and to register, visit the
Episcopal Diocese of Ohio's website
. We have 23 people registered to attend so far, but we encourage others to join us and swell the Trinity presence!
Early-bird registration ends on January 10.
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2019 Absalom Jones Festival
Sunday, February 17, 4 p.m.
This is a diocesan-wide event, and all are welcome to attend. The Rev. Sharon Williams will be the preacher, and the Rt. Rev. Arthur B. Williams, Jr. will be the celebrant.
Buck McDaniel will conduct a volunteer choir. If you are interested in participating, contact Buck at
buck_mcdaniel@yahoo.com
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Offerings from the service will go to support the two remaining Episcopal Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCUs): St. Augustine's University in Raleigh, NC, and Voorhees College in Denmark, SC.
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The mission of Trinity Cathedral is to proclaim in word and action
God's justice, love and mercy for all creation.
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