This Week @ Trinity                                                             February 7, 2019

Sunday, February 10,  Fifth Sunday After Epiphany 

The Rev. Sarah Shofstall 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. Dean Owens will visit Godly Play, Quest and Youth Group at 10:10 a.m. 



Forum: 'Citizen' Poem Readings
Trinity's Toni Ponzo and Steve Johnson, Jr. will read poems from  Citizen: An American Lyric by Claudia Rankine during the 10:10 a.m. Forum. This book is t he National Endowment for the Arts' Big Read for 2019 . Trinity is participating in the Big Read with several events during February.  The book lays bare moments of racism that often surface in everyday encounters. It combines poetry with commentary, visual art, quotes from artists and critics, slogans, and scripts for films. 

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 and on February 17 to learn about the complicated, tangled, messy business of deciding what books of the Bible are 'in' and what books are 'out.' 


Trinity Greater Cleveland Congregations (GCC)  Core Team Meeting
At 12:30 p.m., we will discuss 2018 and our accomplishments, and what we expect for 2019. We also will begin thinking about new issues that GCC might want to take on. This meeting replaces the one we canceled on January 20. For more information, contact Gary Benjamin at garyabenjamin@aol.com.


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. The piece "Hoodies" by Brenda Tucker is featured above. 

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.

Trinity Faith Journey Book Club
Tuesday, February 12, 6 p.m.

Join us in the Boardroom for a lively discussion of Citizen: An American Lyric by Claudia Rankine. Contact Bruce Freeman at freeman.bruce@gmail.com to learn more. 

THANK YOU: 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.

Cathedral Connections

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. 

The deadline to submit a story or program updates for the March Cathedral Connections is 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.
Upcoming Meetings and Programs

Cathedral Concerts: Ladysmith Black Mambazo 
Sunday, February 17, 7 p.m.

Called "South Africa's Cultural Ambassadors" by Nelson Mandela, Ladysmith Black Mambazo 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. 

"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. 

The Grammy-decorated Ladysmith Black Mambazo will perform at Trinity Cathedral. Limited seating is available. Tickets are on sale now at TicketWeb.com.

Ticket prices: 
GA: $32.50 (440 seats)  
VIP: $45.00 (100 seats)
Trinity congregation discount: $27:50 (GA seats, 100 seats max)  
Password for discount seats: ladysmith (all lower case)
Questions  regarding tickets be directed to Elevation Group at    216-363-1675.  


Music & Art at Trinity
BrownBag Concert +
4th Annual Music and Art Books Fundraiser
Wednesday, February 13, 12 p.m.

The organ students of Todd Wilson and Nicole Keller will play Trinity Cathedral's great organ. Before during and after this concert, come browse and buy used art books, sheet music and scores during the annual fundraiser to benefit Music and Art at Trinity. Note: No lunch is served at this concert. You're welcome to bring a lunch from home or nearby restaurants. 

For the complete schedule of BrownBag Concerts, which are at 12 p.m. Wednesdays, visit the  Music and Art at Trinity website. 


Choral Evensong and Community Supper  
Wednesday, February 13

7 p.m.: Community Supper: Soup, salad and crusty bread will be catered by  Luna Bakery & Cafe. This week's soup: lentil vegetable. Suggested donation of $6. 
SoulCollage ®  February Events

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:  

Saturday Morning SoulCollage®  
Saturday, February 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  

Th is   session is  suitable for new and experienced  SoulCollagers . We will make and share SoulCollage® cards in a supportive environment.   Card-making materials are provided. Snacks, beverages, and sandwiches can be purchased at Café Ahroma or Subway.   Advance Registration is required. Please contact Charlotte  Nichols at  cdn216@gmail.com .  There is no fee for the workshop, but there will be a freewill offering to cover the cost of materials.  

SoulCollage® Third Tuesday
Tuesday, February 19, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  

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.
LGBTQ and Allies Brunch 
Sunday, February 17, after the 11:15 a.m. service 
Market, 1137 Linda St., Rocky River

The LGBT Outreach Team is planning a brunch outing for Trinity LGBTQ and allies. Please RSVP to Todd Ruth at  truthonthelake@gmail.com by Friday, February 15. All are welcome.
Safeguarding God's Children Training
Sunday, February 17, 1 to 4 p.m.
Youth Space 

Kate McFadden and Ginger Bitikofer will host this training, which will include a light lunch.

Safeguarding God's Children training is mandatory for all adults who work closely with minors in the church. If you have not yet been trained, please join us for this session.  If it's been a couple years since you were last trained, we highly encourage you to attend. The Episcopal Church requires adults who work with minors to re-train about every three years. 

If you are unable to attend, online re-training and training sessions at other churches in the Diocese also are available. Contact Kate McFadden at
kmcfadden@trinitycleveland.org  for more information. Online training is only available for adults who have already been certified.

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. 

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. 


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. Bishop Hollingsworth will confirm, receive and re-affirm individuals who have been prepared. If you are interested in  participating  on February 24, please contact the Rev. Sarah Shofstall at  sshofstall@trinitycleveland.org or  216-774-0470.
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, bread, 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). 

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.

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. 
Volunteer Opportunities
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.

Community Supper
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.

In The Community


2019 Absalom Jones Festival
Sunday, February 17, 4 p.m.
Christ Episcopal Church, Shaker Heights 
In 1794, Absalom Jones founded the first black Episcopal congregation, and 10 years later, in 1804, he was the first African American to be ordained as a priest in the Episcopal Church of the United States. 

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 . 

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.
February 27 and 28
Baldwin Wallace University

Three presentations on "The Soul of Education" 
Guest Speaker:  Dr. Margaret Benefiel, executive director of Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in Washington, D.C. 

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
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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