The latest news from Trinity Cathedral

November 20, 2018

Thanksgiving Day Service

This Thursday, November 22 there will be a Thanksgiving Day service at 10:00 am in the Cathedral. Come give thanks for all your many blessings on Thanksgiving Day.

No Parish Supper This Week

There will be no Wednesday Night Supper this week due to Thanksgiving. Please join us as suppers and Wednesday programs will resume on November 28.

Daughters of the Holy Cross December Meeting

Join the Daughters of the Holy Cross on Monday, December 3 in Satterlee Hall as we welcome Deb Richardson-Moore! Her talk will be "My pocket..a Manger." The social will begin at 11:00 am, speaker at 11:30 am, and lunch/meeting will begin at 12:00 pm. Cost is $10 for lunch. Click here to register.

New Formation Class

Beginning this Sunday, November 25 , there will be a new adult formation class at 10:15 am. Dean Jones will lead a four-week series in Satterlee Hall titled “Hands-On Spirituality: Staying Connected to God on Weekdays.” This series will focus on finding God in everyday life, and will include simple practices that encourage spiritual growth.

Listen to The Rev'd Fleming Rutledge's Sermon from Sunday

Click here to listen to Fleming's sermon from Sunday, November 18.

Choir Cabaret

The Choirs of Trinity Cathedral are coming together for an evening of pure entertainment! We've all heard the glorious choral sound from the choirs of Adults, Young Men, Boys, and Girls, but on Sunday, November 25 they will be showcasing their OTHER talents at the Vippermans home. Come out for what is sure to be a fun filled party featuring Broadway numbers, pop covers, originals, opera, poetry reading, and more! Let us give thanks to you, our wonderful music supporters. Come ready to be ENTERTAINED! RSVP by Wednesday, November 21 to kgatch@trinitysc.org.

Advent Festival

Trinity's Annual Advent Festival will be Sunday, December 2 in Satterlee Hall immediately following Advent Lessons and Carols at 4:00 pm. There will be a chili supper, Advent wreath making, children's art project, and fun for all ages. Click here to register for supper.

Purchase Your Advent Wreath Kit

At Trinity's Advent Festival there will be Advent Wreath Making. Click here to purchase your Advent Wreath kit for $18. Kits can be picked up at the Advent Festival on December 2.

Men of Trinity Advent Drop In

The Men of Trinity Advent Drop In will be Tuesday, December 4 from 6-8 pm at Rox Pollard's home (2 Heathwood Circle). Food and drinks will be provided. There is no cost to attend but donations will be taken for Keepin' It Real Ministry. Please help plan by registering here.

For many years, Trinity members have reached out through the Salvation Army to help local individuals and families in need. Please volunteer again this year to ring the bells. You will be making it so easy for many generous shoppers to add their support by their contributions into the kettles. Click here to sign up and please consider the earliest days we'll be ringing - December 7 at Walmart, December 15 at Kroger, and December 19 at Lowes Foods.

Baptism Classes

Baptism classes will be held in December/January for the upcoming Baptism of Our Lord Sunday Service on January 13. Baptisms will be in the cathedral at the 9:00 am and 11:15 am services. Please contact Carole Carter at carter@trinitysc.org or 461.7311 for more information.

Greenery Pick Up

St. Lawrence Place greenery orders will be available to pick up the week after Thanksgiving in the Workshop. Pick ups will be Wednesday, November 28 from 12 -7 pm, Thursday, November 29 from 11 am - 6 pm, and Friday, November 30 from 8 am - 1 pm. All greenery must be picked up by Friday, as work will begin on the Trinity Center building the following week. Contact Beth Yon if you need to make other arrangements at 803.606.4571.

Dangers of Substance Abuse Initiative

Trinity will soon launch an initiative to educate all ages about the dangers of substance abuse and to provide support for families and individuals already challenged by it. Volunteers are needed to help design and deliver educational components, to increase outreach to the Trinity family and encourage participation, and to be trained to serve as family recovery coaches. You are invited to attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, November 27 at 5:00 pm in the Daughters Room. For more information contact David and Betsy Wolff at 782.0238, or betsymwolff@gmail.com or david@basjlaw.com.

Bishop Finlay Reception

The Bishop Finlay Chapter will meet on Sunday, December 16 from 2-4 pm at the home of Peg Averyt for a reception. Everyone is invited to join for fellowship.

Save the Date: 2019 Trinity Cathedral Israel Study Tour

Trinity Cathedral, in cooperation with Jerusalem University College (JUC) and our Dean Jones, is offering a 2-week Israel Study Tour. The dates are October 28 - November 10, 2019, with an optional 2-day Jordan excursion. This December, we will be offering two "town-hall" sessions to describe the trip; provide a slide show presentation of previous JUC trips, and answer questions. Click here for more information.