Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
~~Collect for the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
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Sunday, February 7: Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
Call-In Morning Prayer, 8 AM
Rev. D. Officiating
Dial in by phone
929-436-2866
Meeting ID: 881 9858 5999
Please note that if you are calling in from a land line long distance charges may apply.
Holy Eucharist at 10 AM by YouTube
Rev. D. Preaching and Celebtrating
Holy Eucharist at 10 AM Livestreamed on YouTube followed by Greeting Time, Coffee Hour, and Adult Forum on Zoom
If you would like, you are invited to sign onto zoom beginning at 9:55 in order to be able to see and chat with other people while we worship together on YouTube.
(Note: The service will not be streamed into Zoom. Please make sure that you are not in full screen mode in zoom and that you have a browser window open next to your zoom window that is playing the service from YouTube.)
As the Postlude ends, all are invited to log onto zoom for a time of large group greeting followed by a short small group coffee hour and Adult Forum.
Meeting ID: 810 5750 5696
Password: 780651
Dial in by phone
929-436-2866
Meeting ID: 810 5750 5696
Password: 780651
We are so glad that you are joining us as we continue to try new ways of worshipping together. As we journey through the cycle of trying something new, listening to and reflecting on our experiences, and adjusting things for a new try, we acknowledge that the changes may cause some confusion and perhaps frustration. We hope that you are still able to find joy in worshipping God in community, and we encourage you to reach out to Rev. D (860-986-3289 or dlittlepage at trinityhartford.org) to share your thoughts and experiences.
Please Note: if you call in on a land line, long distance charges may apply.
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Thursday, February 3
Noon Prayer Via Zoom, Live at 12 PM:
Rev. D. Officiating
This is a Standing Meeting.
The log-in and password will remain the same each week.
Join Zoom Meeting via computer or tablet
Meeting ID: 597 938 892
Password: 323842
Dial in
929 436 2866
Meeting ID: 597 938 892
Password: 323842
Please Note: if you call in on a land line, long distance charges may apply.
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Adult Christian Forum after Coffee Hour Sunday
February 7: The Spirit in Spirituals
Trinity’s Director of Music Ministries, Michelle Horsley, will lead us in an exploration of spirituals and their influence on centuries of music, in and outside the Church. We’ll examine the deeper meaning of lyrics to familiar songs and also analyze the cultural implications of this foundational genre.
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Open Forum on Racism in Healthcare on
Sunday, February 21
Racial disparities in health have been around much longer than COVID-19. Please plan to join the Trinity Community for Racial Justice to learn more about how systemic racism affects both the healthcare and the health outcomes for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. The forum will follow the online worship service on February 21.
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Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Trinity Church
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Run For Refugees: January 30 – February 14, 2021
Kate and Drew Smith will again be participating in the annual (first-ever virtual) 5K Run for Refugees race sponsored by IRIS (Integrated Refugee Immigration Services.) They are planning to walk this year (Kate with poles) on the afternoon of February 7th. They’ve been practicing walking on their street!
The registration and fund raising for the annual 5k provides refugees and immigrants with vital services such as housing, healthcare, job placement, education, and much more. In 2020, IRIS worked with over 1,500 refugees and immigrants, including assisting Trinity in resettling our Syrian, Afghan and Congolese families.
This event is the main fundraiser for IRIS as they work diligently to help newcomers to our country. To support us, go to Kate’s link: https://runsignup.com/kateanddrew
No amount is too small and the refugees at IRIS thank you!
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Update On The Minyeko Family
Jeanette Minyeko wishes to convey her deep gratitude to Trinity’s parishioners for their generosity and caring. Little Jeanette, the 1½ year-old grandchild, is having a great time with the board books and educational toys supplied by several of our parishioners, and Roger, is already deriving benefit (and hope) by studying intermediate English with a retired ESOL teacher arranged by Kate Byroade. The three non-English speakers, Jeanette, her eldest son, and his wife, are now studying beginner’s English with two ESOL teachers who were part of the resettlement teams for Trinity’s Syrian and Afghani teachers. The family is also very grateful for a donation that has allowed them to pay off their overdue electric bill. The family remains in financial need, since three of their four wage-earners have lost their jobs due to COVID-19.
Still urgently needed:
1) A good-condition used sewing machine for Roger and Abedi, who were trained by their father as tailors. Roger also designs African clothing, and is available to do so for any Trinity members who would like to utilize his services. Also, if you have any sort of tailoring needs, Roger and Abedi are there for you. A refugee team member can bring your items to their apartment and pick them up when the work is completed.
2) Volunteers to drive family members to doctor and dentist appointments.
3) A used car in good condition. The lack of a car makes it virtually impossible for Roger and Abedi to get to work, since their apartment is located in an area with poor bus access.
The family is also looking for a used CD player in good condition, for use with English language-learning CDs.
If you have or know of a sewing machine or a car for donation, please contact Anne Rapkin at a.rapkin@snet.net or 860-521-5992.
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Trinity's Casserole Ministry
Trinity Church is not just a beautiful building; it is a community-a community that reaches out to help parishioners and their families in times of need, such as after surgery, during illness, when a new baby has arrived or a family member has died. Your Casserole Ministry is there to provide prepared meals when meal-preparation is hard to manage.
All of us experience times of hardship when a helping hand is welcome. If you are experiencing such a time and could use help with meals, please contact Anne Rapkin at a.rapkin@snet.net<mailto: a.rapkin@snet.net> or 860-521-5992.
And if you receive a message asking you to participate in the Casserole Ministry, consider that call an opportunity to do Christ's will, by extending love to your sisters and brothers. 'Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me.' Mt 25:40
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You are Invited --- Bible Study/Reflection Group - Tuesdays 5:15-6:15
Our group just finished an 8-session reading and reflecting on the Psalms.
You are invited and welcome to join us. We have begun another series reading and reflecting on the Book of the Acts of the Apostles. Acts is written in the form of a history about the growth and change in the Church after Jesus’ Resurrection. It’s filled with stories about Peter and Paul and Dorcas and Lydia and many others.
No prior background or Bible study is required or necessary, just a willing heart and an open mind.
Password: 1898
If you wish to participate, we suggest that you enter the Zoom meeting at 5 PM this Tuesday to get oriented to Zoom and the meeting. You can send your email address to Roy McAlpine to let him know you would like to attend. He will send you the Zoom URL and the reading for the session. Roy’s email is rmcalpine@comcast.net, and cell is 860-338-4525.
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Life in the Spirit – Monday Night Book Group
We’d like to invite you to join us in reading and discussing our next book, “Beginning to Pray,” by Metropolitan Anthony Bloom. This straightforward and provocative book is considered one of the spiritual classics of the 20th century. Anthony Bloom, originally from Russia, was a medical doctor in France, and Orthodox monk, priest, and bishop who served the Orthodox community in London, UK.
We meet Mondays from 7:30 to 8:30 pm via Zoom, beginning again with our new book on Monday, Feb 1, 2021.
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Women Together
Women Together begins a 7-week series on February 16th with The Meaning of Mary Magdalene; Discovering the Woman at the Heart of Christianity. The author is Episcopal priest, retreat leader and lecturer Cynthia Bourgeault. The Rev. Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schiori describes the book as "a remarkable invitation into the origins and wisdom of Christianity, through the apostolic witness of Mary Magdalene". Women from Trinity, St. Monica's, and St. John's currently participate in WT, and all are welcome to join, whether for this series alone, or longer. Meetings are weekly via Zoom on Tuesdays, from 2:00-3:15 pm. For more information, and to receive a link, please contact Heather Kramer (kramerheather1989@yahoo.com) or Enid Oberholtzer (tomenidjas@aol.com).
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Trinity Book Group
“A Perfect Life: A Novel” by Eileen Pollack is the featured work for Trinity book group's meeting on Friday, February 26th. Its main character is a scientist researching a serious genetic disorder affecting herself and her family. The story explores her brilliance and bravery as she confronts her deepest fears and desires, and then comes to accept the inevitable and the unexpected. All are welcome to join in the discussion, which will take place via Zoom from 7:00 - 8:00 pm on Feb. 26th. Contact Mark MacGougan at macgougans@gmail.com to receive a link.
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Vaccination Info
People 75 and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.
More information about scheduling an appointment to receive the vaccine can be found here
The CT Covid Vaccine Appointment Assist Line can be accessed at 877-918-2224 M- F 8am-4:30pm.
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News from the Diocese
Click the links below to read up on what's going on in the Episcopal Church in Connecticut, and in our North Central Region.
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Weekly Calendar
Sunday, February 7th Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
8:00 A.M. Call-in Morning Prayer – Phone call
10:00 A.M. Holy Eucharist Rite II – Spiritual Communion (via YouTube);
Zoom Coffee/Adult Christian Formation – “The Spirit in Spirituals”
Monday, February 8th
Trinity Academy – remote learning
7:30 P.M. Life in the Spirit – Book Club – Zoom
Tuesday, February 9th
Trinity Academy – remote learning
2:00 P.M. Women Together (w/ St. John’s and St. Monica’s) via Zoom
5:15 P.M. Bible Study via Zoom
6:00 P.M. Choir School rehearsal – Church
Wednesday, February 10th
Trinity Academy – Closed
Thursday, February 11th
Trinity Academy – remote learning
12:00 P.M. Noonday Prayer – Zoom
5:00 P.M. Executive Committee Meeting – via Zoom
6:00 P.M. Choir School rehearsal – Church
Friday, February 12th
Trinity Academy – remote learning
Saturday, February 13th
10:00 am – Sanctuary Stitchers – via Zoom
Sunday, February 14th The Last Sunday after Epiphany
8:00 A.M. Call-In Morning Prayer
10:00 A.M. Holy Eucharist Rite II – Spiritual Communion (via YouTube)
Zoom Coffee and Adult Christian Formation
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