The mission of Trinity Church is to share Christ's love and grace in a vibrant community whose joyful spirit empowers people to do God's work.
|
|
THANKSGIVING DAY EUCHARIST, 10:00 AM
|
|
Trinity’s Confirmation Class will begin on Tuesday, November 27 at 7 p.m. in the Lounge.
The class will meet roughly twice a month until April. Included in the class will be: learning about the Bible, discovering the history of the Episcopal Church, who is Jesus, a retreat, a mission project, experiencing new ways to pray and more! Confirmation is usually for adults 16 and up in the Episcopal Church. The class is also appropriate for people who would like to renew their Confirmation vows and for people who just want to learn more about their faith. This class, which was designed by Trinitarians with experience in education, will help participants to claim their faith, to see their faith in a new light, and to grow in relationship with Jesus Christ.
Click here
to see the full schedule for the class. Please see Kent Rahm or Sam Burton with any questions.
~The Faith Team
Tim Allison, Rosemary Arneson, Prudence Jarvis, Sally Marcus
|
|
Did you know that the word “Eucharist” comes from the Greek word for thanksgiving? That’s why we call the Eucharistic Prayer “The Great Thanksgiving.” It is when we give thanks for the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ and for his love in bringing us forgiveness and eternal life. Just as sharing in the Eucharist is one of the central things we do as Christians, giving thanks to God is central to our lives of faith as well. When we look at all that God has given us – life, family, love, food, clothing, the earth, and so much more – our natural response should be one of gratitude and thankfulness.
Of course, we don’t always feel thankful. When the mortgage is due, the car needs transmission work, the kids keep passing around the same cold, and the rain won’t stop, it’s easy to forget how blessed we are.
I would guess that Grace is said over Thanksgiving dinner more than on any other day of the year; many families even ask people to express their gratitude for something in particular over the previous year. May I suggest that you look to the Prayer Book for some guidance? You can find prayers of Thanksgiving for many occasions from page 836 to 841. Perhaps one of the prayers or one of the litanies would be appropriate for your Thanksgiving dinner this year.
|
|
This year’s Thanksgiving Offering will go to El Hogar, a children’s home and school in Honduras that Trinity has been supporting for many years. Make your donations to Trinity Church with either “El Hogar” or “Thanksgiving Offering” in the memo or use your special Thanksgiving Offering envelope.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden death of the Rev. Frank VanDevelder, a former assisting priest at Trinity Church on Sunday, November 18. His burial service will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 28 at Virginia Theological Seminary where Frank was a professor of Biblical Theology for many years. “
The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God.” (Wisdom of Solomon 3:1)
Thank you, thank you to all who contributed to the Turkey Fund. You graciously gave $1,745 to help us buy food and turkeys for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.
Click here
for more info.
November 27 is Giving Tuesday! Accept the challenge from Micah to "Love Your Neighbor". Learn more here.
Click here
to accept the challenge!
Ever wanted to know what it means to be a Friar or a Nun in the 21st Century? Our Young Adult Missioner, The Rev David Casey will be hosting a conversation about his vocation as a Dominican on Sunday, November 25 at 10:15 a.m. in the Lounge. Come with questions! All are welcome.
Young Adults! Fr. David Casey is inviting you to Eileen's Bakery & Cafe, 1115 Caroline Street at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 28 for a time of fellowship and music.
Click here
for more info.
Budget Requests for 2019 are due by Wednesday, November 28th. Please complete the form found
here
and send it to Michele Brantley at
brantleymls@gmail.com
.
Would you like to be part of a small group this Advent and learn the Benedictine practice of Lectio Divina, or "Divine Reading?"
Click here
to learn more.
The Senior Youth Group will meet Sunday, Dec. 2, at 12:15 p.m. in the Lounge for lunch and to bake cookies for our caroling party.
Advent begins Sunday, December 2nd. Advent devotional booklets are available on the table in the church entryway. Please choose one that will enrich your devotional time during this holy season.
Advent Kits will be available to pick up Sunday, Dec. 2nd, in the Ida Beck wing. These kits will contain items that will help families and individuals observe a meaningful Advent.
Trinity is hosting Trumpet Artist John Maurer in concert on Saturday, December 8th, at 4:00 p.m. Come hear selections from "Songs for my Son". A free-will offering is encouraged.
Elf Sunday is December 9th! Trinity will show the love of God and provide a Merry Christmas to 25 area children this year. Sign-ups sheets for gifts and stockings are on the wall in the hallway. Consider becoming a Trinity elf! The sign-up sheet for elves is on the church door.
Seeking something to deepen your Advent observance? Participate in #AdventWord!
Click here
to learn more.
Cold Weather Shelter - Trinity is collecting socks, thermals and t-shirts for guests. A basket is in the church entryway for donations. We need more volunteers to help at the Cold Weather Shelter. The shelter will remain open until March 2019. Please consider helping! Contact
Donna Krauss
.
We are still in need of one Campus Ministry Meal. If you are able to provide a meal on December 4, please call the office.
Caroling on the Trolley for both the Junior and Senior Youth Groups and Club 45 will occur Sunday, December 9
th
from 5:45 - 8:00 p.m. Families are welcome to join us. Questions? Contact
Sam Burton
.
|
|
Wednesday, November 21
9:30 am Staff Meeting (BH)
Thursday, November 22
OFFICE CLOSED
10:00 am Thanksgiving Day Eucharist
Friday, November 23
OFFICE CLOSED
Saturday, November 24
8:00 am Brotherhood of St. Andrew (BH)
Sunday, November 25
10:15 am Dominican Conversation (L)
Monday, November 26
10:00 am Diocesan Missionary Society (BH)
6:00 pm Yoga (Loft)
Tuesday, November 27
10:30 Tuesday AM Book Group (L)
12:00 Knaughty Knitters (L)
5:00 pm Campus Ministry Worship & Meal (The House)
7:00 pm Confirmation Class (L)
|
|
Wednesday, November 28
10:30 am Lectio Divina (Rm 14)
1:00 pm Memorial Service - Frank VanDevelder (Virginia Theological Seminary)
4:00 pm Blessings in a Backpack
7:00 pm Young Adult Fellowship (Eileen's Bakery)
Thursday, November 29
9:30 am Blessings in a Backpack Delivery
7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal (CR)
7:00 pm Fredericksburg Region Meeting (BH)
Friday, November 30
5:45 pm Cold Weather Shelter
Saturday, December 1
Sunday, December 2
8:30 am 9:15 Song Leaders
10:15 am Sunday School (J)
10:20 am Casual Adult Education (L)
11:15 am Fun Stars
12:30 pm Senior High Youth (J)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
