This Week @ Trinity: Epiphany Sunday

This Week @ Trinity January 4, 2019

Sunday, January 6, Epiphany Sunday

Epiphany, the church feast day known in some traditions as "Three Kings Day" or "The Feast of the Magi" takes place twelve days after Christmas to celebrate the arrival of the wise men to the Christ child in Bethlehem. This doesn't always fall on a Sunday, so this year, we will celebrate together during worship and special coffee hours for Dean Owens and his family after each service.

The Epiphany season ends the day before Lent begins, often with a celebration, like Mardi Gras. In December, the magi (three wise men) at the Trinity altar were far away from the nativity scene. On Epiphany Sunday, they will move close to the manger.

Chapel Chat will take place during the 9 a.m. service, and we hope children will join our celebrations of Epiphany and the new Dean's welcoming events after each service. There will be no Godly Play, Quest or Youth Group this Sunday. We will begin the 2019 Children's Faith Formation program next Sunday, January 13.

Calendar

Saturday, January 5

Flower Guild - 9 a.m.

Sunday, January 13 - First Sunday after Epiphany

Early Eucharist - 8 a.m.
Mostly Jazz Mass - 9 a.m.
Choral Eucharist - 11:15 a.m.
"A Place at the Table" Hunger Program - 12 p.m

Trinity members featured in 'The Washington Post'

Melody Hart and her husband, Gary Benjamin, who sponsored asylum seeker Ansly Damus' parole application and offered him support, were featured in The Washington Post on Dec. 13. Read the full article here .

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 as we begin the new year with our new dean.

Have a Blessed New Year!

Marie Kittredge, chair

Jane Freeman, Bill Fuller, Cynthia Ries, Michael Wells and Tony Wesley

Upcoming Meetings and Programs

Meet and Greet Dean Owens

January 6, after each morning service

Come to Trinity on January 6 as we celebrate the arrival of Bernard J. (BJ) Owens as our new Dean. Welcome the Dean and his family at festive coffee hours after each morning service.

Bible Study: A Study for Advent and Epiphany Day --

The Light Will Shine

Sunday, January 6, 2019, 10:10 a.m

The final session of the Advent study series will take place on January 6, 2019. Janet Lechleitner and Bill Fuller will lead. All are welcome to attend this session to explore fresh perspectives on your journey through Advent to Epiphany Day.

Episcopal Peace Fellowship Meeting (EPF)

January 6, 1 p.m.

Trinity's Episcopal Peace Fellowship group will meet after the 11:15 a.m. Choral Eucharist on January 6. Bring a lunch and join us on as we grow our chapter. EPF is a national organization supporting those who seek a thoughtful and deliberate response to injustice and violence. Activities include praying, studying and taking action for justice and peace in our communities, our church, and beyond.

Solemn Sung Eucharist

January 6, 5 p.m.

This formal service includes incense, bells, plainsong and the ceremonies of an Anglican high church service. The Rev. Dale Grandfield will preach and the Rev. Dr. Eric Funston, Jr. will be the celebrant. The Trinity Schola will perform music by William Byrd, Peter Cornelius, Hans Leo Hassler and Thomas Tallis.

Faith Journey Book Group
Tuesday, January 8, 6 p.m.

Wimberley Watts' Gathering Pecans will be discussed at the January 8 meeting. " Gathering Pecans is an endearing story with a timely message that will leave you pondering long after you've turned the last page." -- Amazon .

Contact Bruce Freeman at freeman.bruce@gmail.com for questions.

Forum: Getting to Know Dean Owens

Sunday, January 13, 10:10 a.m.

Join Dean Owens on Sunday, January 13, 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 his path to Trinity. There will be a time for questions from the congregation during the Forum.

MLK Sunday: Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

Sunday, January 20, 8:30 to 11 a.m.

Cathedral Hall

Come early, come hungry as Trinity youth prepare tasty delights. All proceeds go to Youth Mission Trip 2019.

MLK Sunday: Steve Johnson, Jr.

Sunday, January 20

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? Well, add a couple more feathers to Steve's cap as we 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.

Sacred Space

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.

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.

Choral Evensong and Wednesday Evening Programs

Resume Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Choral Evensongs, community suppers, and First Wednesday evening programming will return on February 6, 2019.

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.

Volunteer Opportunities

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.

In The Community

2019 Diocesan Winter Convocation

Feburary 1 - 2, 2019

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 car-pool or find a roommate. Contact Debbie at

hunterd16@roadrunner.com. If you have questions about the conference contact Rev. Sarah Shofstall or Ginger Bitikofer.

To learn more about this year's conference and to register, visit the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio's website . Early-bird registration ends on January 9.

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