This Week @ Trinity
February 14, 2019
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Sunday, February 17,
Sixth Sunday After Epiphany
The Very Rev. Bernard Owens will preach at all three services.
Children's Ministry
The 9 a.m. service includes Chapel Chat, when children are invited to join children's minister Kate McFadden in the Chapel for an activity. We will have Godly Play, Quest and Youth Group at 10:10 a.m.
Forum: Ten Lessons I've Learned, The Very Rev. Bernard J. Owens
Dean Owens' previous post was St. Andrew's, a congregation in North Carolina that was once a "big pillar" church but had seen several decades of decline. What practices helped to re-energize the church and lay a stronger foundation, and what might this toolbox offer us here at Trinity? Join Dean Owens at the Forum at 10:10 a.m. as we explore some practices of revitalization that you might find surprising.
Books that Didn't Make the Cut
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 class at 10:10 a.m. this Sunday to learn about the complicated, tangled, messy business of deciding what books of the Bible are 'in' and what books are 'out.'
LGBTQ and Allies Brunch
The LGBT Outreach Team is planning a brunch outing for Trinity LGBTQ and allies after the 11:15 a.m. service at Market, 1137 Linda St. in Rocky River.
Please RSVP to Todd Ruth at truthonthelake@gmail.com by Friday, February 15. All are welcome.
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Cathedral Concerts: Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Called "South Africa's Cultural Ambassadors" by Nelson Mandela, Ladysmith Black Mambazo (see picture above) accompanied the future president to sing during his Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo, Norway, in 1993. One year later, they sang during Mandela's inauguration. The Grammy-decorated male choral group will perform this Sunday at 7 p.m. at Trinity Cathedral.
"We are encouraging people to not lose hope in anything," says Albert Mazibuko, an original member of Ladysmith. "We try to give people the hope that there is a tomorrow, there is a better thing that is waiting for us in the future and that there is a solution for every problem in the world."
The group performs traditional music called isicathamiya (is-cot-a-ME-Ya), which developed in South African mines, where black workers were taken by rail to work far away from their homes and their families. Poorly housed and paid, the mine workers would entertain themselves after a six-day week by singing songs into the wee hours on Sunday morning.
Limited seating is available. Tickets are on sale at TicketWeb.com. Current ticket availability: $32.50 GA.
Ticket questions? Call the Elevation Group at
216-363-1675.
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Lent Madness Is Coming!
What is Lent Madness? It's a fun, engaging way for everyone to learn about the men and women highlighted in the Church's Calendar of Saints during the season of Lent, which begins this year on March 6. Here's the format: 32 "saints" are placed into a single elimination tournament bracket. Biographical information about each saint is shared. People vote for their favorite saints on the Lent Madness website, or by using Facebook or Twitter. Things get more interesting in the later rounds - we find out a little more about the semifinal and final contenders - and ultimately, one saint earns the coveted Golden Halo.
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Submit Your Content for Publication
The deadline to submit a story or program updates for the March
Cathedral Connections newsletter is
Tuesday, February 19, by sending an email to
news@trinitycleveland.org.
All content received after this date may be used for the weekly e-news,
This Week @ Trinity, which is published every Thursday. The deadline to submit content for This Week @ Trinity is the Tuesday before the Thursday publication date.
The February issue of
Cathedral Connections is
now available online.
Copies of this monthly newsletter also are in the Piazza during all church services.
If you would like to receive a printed copy at your home address, please contact Ginger Bitikofer or send an email to
news@trinitycleveland.org.
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Music and Art at Trinity: Big Read Exhibition
In a pictorial celebration of Claudia Rankine's book,
Citizen: An American Lyric, artwork by Brenda Tucker and Katrice Headd is on display through March 12 in the Promenade Gallery.
Artist Brenda Tucker, in the photo above, recently visited the Promenade Gallery to view the exhibition.
A Cooper School of Art graduate, painting was her first love, followed by sewing. She was a costumer at Karamu House and Hawken Upper School during the 1980s. Brenda later received a degree in studio art from Ursuline College.
"Above all, I love color! Most of my work is figurative, and I focus on black people in ordinary or religious settings because the images we often see are European. Hopefully, it will cause the observer to experience joy and relaxation."
- Brenda Tucker
NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) designed to broaden our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. Music and Art at Trinity has partnered with the Center for Arts-Inspired Learning, one of the nonprofit organizations that received a grant to host an NEA Big Read project. The NEA presents NEA Big Read in partnership with Arts Midwest. Learn more at BigReadCLE.com.
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Worship Book & Bulletin Options
Your patience is appreciated as we work through the process of updating our worship bulletins.
Worshippers have some book and bulletin options to consider:
Do you have a personal prayer book or hymnal at home? You're invited to bring your prayer book and/or hymnal to use in church. Please be sure your books are identified with your name.
You also can view the bulletin on your phone or tablet online
(there is free wi-fi in the church). Please turn off your device ringers and notifications during services, and ensure your devices are identified with your name.
If you are unable to attend church, you can view the service bulletin at home on your computer or other device and listen to sermon and forum podcasts online. If that happens, we will hope to see you the following week!
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Marion-Sterling School Food Pantry
We appreciate everyone who has kept the shopping cart full with donations for the Marion-Sterling School food pantry.
On Sundays, the shopping cart will continue to be in the Promenade to gather selected items (view the shopping wish list here)
. If you would prefer to give a monetary donation to support the program, you may do so online or by putting your cash or check in an envelope marked "Food for Families," and adding it to the offering plate. If you have any questions, contact Food for Families program coordinator Dale Murphy at dale.murphy@sbcglobal.net or Ginger Bitikofer at 216-774-0407.
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Trinity is Hiring! Building Stewards
Trinity is currently
recruiting a full-time Building Steward with a custodial focus and a part-time Building Steward with a maintenance/janitorial focus.
The Building Steward works autonomously, responsibly, and leads by example to maintain Trinity's campus to the highest standard. This position reports to the Facility Manager.
The Custodial Building Steward undertakes the responsibility of preserving the good condition of the Trinity campus by performing a variety of tasks such as janitorial duties, regular cleaning, and cleaning projects.
The Maintenance/Janitorial Building Steward undertakes the responsibility of preserving the good condition of the Trinity campus by performing a variety of tasks such as janitorial duties, maintenance, and maintenance projects.
Interested candidates may
email a resume and references with a subject heading of "Full-time Building Steward (custodial)" or "Part-time Building Steward (maintenance/janitorial)" to hr@trinitycleveland.org. You may also contact this e-mail to request a full job description.
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Upcoming Meetings and Programs
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Trinity Urban Farm Annual Potluck Dinner
Tuesday, February 19, 6 p.m.
Trinity Commons
During the dinner,
Trinity's Urban Farm team
will review last year's accomplishments and plan for the farm season (in its 14th year). Current and new volunteers, and those who would like to know more, are encouraged to attend. If you are able, please bring a dish to share. The Urban Farm at East 35th & Cedar raises thousands of pounds of produce each year to feed hungry people in our community. For more information and to RSVP, contact Linda Lohr at L.Lohr@advancepartners.com or Scott Blanchard at 216-749-4115.
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SoulCollage
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Third Tuesday
Tuesday, February 19, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
SoulCollage® is a fun process that anyone can do. Participants make a deck of collaged cards, one card at a time. The SoulCollage® deck mirrors the self as a whole, and each card features one part of that self.
Please join us on this journey of discovery during February with these two events:
This session is for those who have made some SoulCollage® cards and want to share and work with them in a supportive environment. We will not be making cards in this session. We will work with our cards to identify personal themes and goals. For further information, please contact Charlotte Nichols at
cdn216@gmail.com.
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Music & Art at Trinity
BrownBag Concert: CIM Guitar Students
Wednesday, February 20, 12 p.m.
Cleveland Institute of Music guitar students will perform in a "salon setting," which is an intimate semi-circle positioned mid-nave that allows for excellent acoustics and sight lines. A freewill offering is accepted.
Bring a lunch from home or purchase one for $7.
Trinity member Judy Eckelmeyer will exhibit photographs of her beautiful "old roses" of Trinity in the "Pop-Up" Gallery.
For the complete schedule of BrownBag Concerts, which are at 12 p.m. Wednesdays, visit the
Music and Art at Trinity
website.
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Choral Evensong and Community Supper
Wednesday, February 20
7 p.m.: Community Supper: Soup, salad and crusty bread will be catered by
Luna Bakery & Cafe. This week's soup: butternut bisque and vegan butternut bisque. Suggested donation of $6.
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Community Gospel Reflections
Most Sundays through 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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Bishop Hollingsworth to Offer Confirmation
The Rt. Rev. Mark Hollingsworth, Jr. will visit Trinity on Sunday, February 24, at the 11:15 a.m. service. The bishop will preach, and he will confirm and receive new members into the Episcopal Church. A cake reception will follow the service.
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Becoming Beloved Community Brown Bag Meeting
Sunday, February 24, after the 11:15 a.m. service
This community meeting will focus on issues of racial reconciliation, healing and justice-making. Bring your own lunch or purchase one at Café Ah-Roma or Subway. If you will purchase a lunch, we suggest ordering prior to the 11:15 a.m. service so that it will be ready for pick-up after the service. Contact Kimberly Adams at kmariaadams@gmail.com with any questions.
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Mardi Gras Celebration
Tuesday, March 5, 6 p.m.
Join your Trinity friends for a New Orleans-style menu, children's activities and jazzy music by the Gateway Band. Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) marks the end of the season of Epiphany and is often celebrated with music, fun and rich foods. The menu includes chicken and sausage jambalaya
(vegetarian jambalaya available), tossed salad, corn muffins, dessert and beverages. The meal also will include kid-friendly items. Donations are accepted to help with the cost of the meal and entertainment (suggested donations are $9/adult and $4/child). Youth will provide a coat check as a fundraiser for their mission trip.
Please register by Sunday, March 3, at tinyurl.com/MardiGrasTrinity2019. The celebration is presented by the Cathedral Life Committee. Volunteers are needed to help decorate and set up, and serve and clean up. If you can help, contact Jan Kelemen at
jantkelemen@gmail.com
or Ginger Bitikofer at
216-774-0407.
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Sacred Space - Shrove Tuesday
Tuesday, March 5, 6 p.m.
From 6 to 7 p.m., we will join the Mardi Gras/Shrove Tuesday celebration, and from 7 to 8:30 p.m., we will have the Sacred Space gathering. Since March 6 is Ash Wednesday, we will talk about Lent
- how we've observed it in the past and how we might want to observe it this year. Is there a particular Lenten discipline you wish to focus on this year? In the spirit of Shrove Tuesday, feel free to bring a treat, some beads or something else festive to share. Questions? Please contact Charlotte Nichols at
cdn216@gmail.com.
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Ash Wednesday Services
March 6 - 7:30 a.m., 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Eucharist will be celebrated with the imposition of ashes at all services. The 6 p.m. service will include music sung by the Cathedral Choir. Following the 6 p.m. service, a community soup and salad supper ($6 suggested donation) will be served; all are welcome.
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SAVE THE DATES
The Installation of the Very Rev. Bernard Owens, IV,
Dean of Trinity Cathedral
At a Choral Evensong, Sunday, March 24, 4 p.m.
Get-Acquainted Brunch, for newcomers and new members
Sunday, March 31, 12:45 to 1:45 p.m.
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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: Ministry Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator. Training is provided for each person.
Interested? Questions? Contact Dale Murphy at
dale.murphy@sbcglobal.net or Ginger Bitikofer at 216-774-0407.
A volunteer is needed for this family-friendly opportunity 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 the 8 and 9 a.m. Sunday services. Training is provided. If interested, contact Ginger at
gbitikofer@trinitycleveland.org or 216-774-0407.
Ushers
Two 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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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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'Welcoming the Stranger' Presentation
Thursday, February 21, 7 p.m.
The entrance and parking at 7100 Euclid Ave. is in a gated lot behind the building, accessible off East 71st.
Free to attend; however, s
eating is limited, and registration is recommended by calling 216-431-1798 or emailing
community.saintpeter@gmail.com
with name and phone number.
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Ansly Damus Family Fundraiser
Saturday, February 23, 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Home of Sue and Steve Dyke
2510 Arlington Road, Cleveland Heights
This fundraiser is for the legal and family expenses of asylum seeker Ansly Damus, a
Haitian ethics professor who was detained and imprisoned by the U.S. Government for 766 days after lawfully applying for asylum. He was recently released on parole due in part to the support demonstrated by residents of Greater Cleveland, but continues to be separated from his family that was left behind in Haiti.
Beverages and hors d'oeuvres will be served. There will be a live auction featuring blown glass, paintings and art quilts.
This in-person event can only host 100 people.
Register online
and donate as soon as possible to reserve your spot.
Forest Hill Church has generously agreed to act as our temporary fiscal agent.
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February 27 and 28
Baldwin Wallace University
What is the purpose of education? Conventionally, we think of education as preparing individuals for work and life. It often serves to socialize learners into the status quo of their culture, society or disciplines. But what if education nurtured the soul of the learner in such a way that new and imaginative communities of fully alive, creative thinkers transformed society? Drawing on thinkers such as Parker Palmer, Mary Rose O'Reilly and Arthur Zajonc, we will explore the soul of education, the education of souls and their potential for transforming the world. Find out more and register here
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Bellwether Farm Summer Camp
Bellwether Farm is the Camp, Retreat, and Education Center for the Diocese of Ohio, located in Wakeman (Huron County), 15 miles south of Vermilion.
School-age children may attend a traditional overnight summer camp that seeks to teach healthy social, nutritional, and environmental practices, while providing a safe context in which to encounter God's beautiful creation. Campers will have an opportunity to learn about organic gardening, animal care, and creative cooking. They also will participate in traditional camp activities, including swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, fishing, field games, and archery.
Summer Camp Dates:
Week 1: June 17 - 22
For children who completed grades 1-12
Week 2: June 24 - 29
For children who completed grades 2-12
Week 3: July 1 - 6
For children who completed grades K-12
Week 4: July 8 - 13
For children who have completed grades K-12
Week 5: July 15 - 20
For children who have completed grades K-12
Bellwether Farm is also seeking camp counselors. If you or someone you know may be interested, please fill out the application online.
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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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