Holy Trinity Episcopal Church eNews July 2021

Holy Trinity

Parish eNews

July 2021

A short message to you all as I am preparing to go on vacation.

I wanted to say thank you to all of you for your patience during this season of COVID. There have been many stops and starts and it has been a trying time for many. I, like many of you, am thrilled to be gathering and singing and worshipping together again. My prayer is that this season that we have been through together will serve to make us stronger. May we continue to strive together to be the hands and feet of Jesus as we walk through this journey.

Blessings,

brad+

Welcome to Sunday Services

at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church

of Nevada City

Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church.

Many have found a spiritual home and a family of faith at Trinity over the years, and if this is what you are looking for—welcome home.

If you are just passing through, or need to spend some quiet time with God—you are welcome here.

If you are encountering us through our virtual worship and ministries, wherever you hail from, you are welcome here.

This is a place of healing, rest, and transformation

as well as a community of engagement, learning, and service.

You are welcome here—come... pray, ponder, love, and serve with this community, and see what God can do.

Sunday Services

In-person at 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM

Online Sunday Service weekly at 10:30 AM

Visit our website for more info

Gathering for Worship

Those who are vaccinated are free to go without a mask. This follows the guidelines from the CDC about the efficacy of vaccinations.

Those who are not vaccinated are encouraged to wear a mask, but we will not be requiring a “vaccination passport” to come to the worship services.

We will exchange the Peace.

The choir will continue to provide musical offerings, and we will restart our Compline Choirs.

We will be able to sing.

We will be sitting closer together, although it is still recommended to allow some space between individuals from different households, as seems appropriate.

One More Thing...

“Love thy Neighbor”

Let’s think back to the underlying theme in the Romans passage from above about all being in the same boat, spiritually speaking.

We realize that there will be those (both Holy Trinity members and our guests) who will feel more comfortable wearing a mask during the service, not sharing the Peace and having more space.

We will respect this and those who choose

to be more cautious at this time.

If there are any questions or concerns about these changes,please click here to email Father Brad directly.

Parish News and Events

Morning Prayer

Live Services Online

Take time to start your day in prayer.

Please join us via Zoom at 8:00 AM

on Mondays and Fridays.

Wednesday Morning Prayer is held

in-person, at Holy Trinity.

A beautiful way to invite Jesus to live

in and through you, throughout your day

Links to Morning Prayer

Holy Trinity Outreach

Helping Our Community

Dinners for Our Neighbors

Tuesday Night Dinners

We're happy to be serving inside again, although because of the hot weather our numbers have been lower. We will continue, though, because the people who come are the people who are hungry--right?

I have culled the mailing list for food servers and providers, so that if you have chosen other ways to minister at Trinity in the past 6 months, I have removed your name. You will no longer get a reminder of the Tuesday dinner. If you'd like to keep your name on our list, just send me an email and back you'll go onto the list.

We've had wonderfully hearty and varied dinners lately. Our next serving dates are:

July 6

July 20

August 3.

We can always use new socks and new underwear to pass out to our guests. You know, in the hot weather, socks can get pretty icky pretty fast.

Hospitality House 2nd Sunday Dinners

For June, we gave Hospitality House a check to cover the costs of a meal on the second Sunday, but I'm expecting news that we will have the opportunity to cook at Utah's Place again either in July or August. I'll keep you posted about that.

Hopefully,

Carol Fegté

(530) 432-0659

E-mail Carol your request to help feed our hungry neighbors on a Tuesday night

INTERFAITH FOOD MINSTRY

Karen Hoida has been joining Carol on Thursdays at IFM, and now she's as big a fan of this wonderful local nonprofit, as is Carol. Of course, in her own special way, she's improved on the way things are done; she's taken some of the food given to volunteers because it's too dented to give to clients, and has made delicious Tuesday meals with it. If you're so inclined, we'd love to have you join us, or go it alone on another volunteer day or duty at IFM. Questions? Ask Karen or Carol; we LOVE to share.

We're glad you're continuing to put food supplies in the basket in the narthex. Items that are always useful: Cereal, canned olives, meals in a bag (that don't need to be refrigerated), mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, jam, cake, cookie and brownie mixes, sugar-free sodas or soda water in cans.

Thanks you for your generosity. We are always happy to answer any questions you have about these wonderful ministries.

E-mail Karen your questions or request to volunteer at the Interfaith Food Ministry

Holy Trinity Nevada City

helping out at

Kare Crisis Nursery

Kare Crisis Nursery is an amazing local resource for families in need of community support.

On the last Saturday morning in May a good-sized group of dedicated Parishioners from Holy Trinity met to restore and revive the landscaping at Kare Crisis Nursery.

Thank you to all that came out to help. We were able to accomplish quite a bit and everyone had a great time working together to support and nurture this important community resource. Thank you to Sarah for lunch as well!

This will be a bi-annual event. We are planning another work day in October, so you will have another chance to volunteer.

This Saturday was a beautiful time. It was especially wonderful to be working together again after such a long year!

If you are interested in gardening at Holy Trinity,

we are looking for volunteers here, too! -

please contact Karen Hoida at (530) 470-9257

July Milestones

& Prayer Requests

Pray for our Members:

Lenore Teuber, Linda Mulay & family, Hal DeGraw, Denise Halvorson, Sharon Fairclough, Jean Hoy, Alberta Seymour, Pam Bergthold, John Azevedo, Karolyn McElwain, Scott Gillette, Rainey & Ron Spiller, and Hank Acker.

Pray for Friends & Family:

Madeline Evert, Jordan Thomas-Rose, Jan Doting, Ron Carr, Harry Gabriel, Noëlle Cherry O'Brien, Vann Dart, Camille Muir, Michael Pocock & family, Ben Perry-Thistle & family, Baby Levi, Lani MacRae, Lisa Raupp, Tanya Markis-Meyer, Leda Chavarria, Ron Tapp, Susan Silburn, Afton Wasley, Peter Phelps, Dave Schafferzick.

Prayers for the Departed:

Marianne Curry, Peggy Vielbig, Lucie Thomas, Mark Hendrickson, Caleb Bosh, Adele Galuhn, Isamu Hoida, Stefano Woods, Polly Tuggle, Peggy Dart, Gordon Mulay, Allan Rogers,

Doris Schaffarzick,

Melinda Day, Mary Booth,

and all of those whom we love but see no longer

You were known by your Creator

even before you were born,

and He continues to love you.

July Anniversaries:

7/7 John & Sandra Azevedo

7/15 Denise & Ken Halvorson

July Birthdays:

7/4 Michelle Harris

7/6 Brad Kalstein

7/8 Anna Crockett

7/10 Sally Denkers

7/10 Robin Williams

7/11 Jamie Thomas-Rose

7/15 Bleu

7/16 Susan Teasley

7/17 Sam Crockett

7/18 Midge Gallagher

7/20 Don Fairclough

7/21 Todd Garcia

7/24 Jeff Reynolds

7/27 Nancy Cavanaugh

7/27 Tomomi Carr

7/30 Glennis Dole

7/31 Kate Thorenson

7/31 Scott Kellermann

Click here for a printable prayer list

Your Help Is Needed!

We are currently updating our parishioner information.

If you notice an error or omission, or if you have a prayer request, please contact Paula at the church office at (530) 265-8836 or by emailing office@holytrinitynevdadacity.org

- Thank you!

WHAT ELSE IS GOING ON AT HOLY TRINITY ?

DIOCECAN QUILT PROJECT 2021

To memorialize the 2021 convention, Bishop Megan is asking each parish in our diocese to participate in an exciting new project. We are going to stitch together a hand-made quilt, comprised of a quilt block from every parish. Together, these will form a quilt that will live at the Office of the Bishop for years to come.

We are still looking for quilters from Holy Trinity who will take this project to heart. If that is you, please email the office if you are interested.

click to open or print quilt project guidelines

click to email the church office

Christian Yoga IS BACK

At Holy Trinity Nevada City

Be centered, nurturing body, mind, and spirit while increasing your balance, flexibility and strength with gentle yoga and Christian meditations.

We have been cleared to meet at Holy Trinity Church in the sanctuary.

Also available for outdoor or private yoga classes.

There is currently no fixed class schedule. Interested participants may schedule a class on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays. Once a class is scheduled it will be open for up to 7 participants.

No mask required if you are vaccinated. Indoor classes will require a mask until you are on your mat if you are not vaccinated. You will need to bring your own mat (& optional yoga blocks, blanket, etc. whatever you like to use), and water.

All Rejoice Yoga classes are by donation and 1/2 of all donations go directly to Holy Trinity Nevada City.

E-mail Rejoice Yoga

Visit the Rejoice Yoga Website

FORWARD

DAY by DAY

DAILY DEVOTIONS FOR DISCIPLES

Forward Day by Day is a booklet of daily inspirational meditations reflecting on a specific Bible passage, chosen from the daily lectionary readings. The meditations are rich in substance and offer a wide range of witness and experiences.

Holy Trinity has both the pocket-size and large-print editions, which cover the upcoming 3 months, May through July.

If you would like to have one of these lovely prayer and meditation guides, they are currently available in the church office.

Please call or email Holy Trinity

to reserve your free copy, while they last–supplies are limited.

Regular office hours are

Mondays and Fridays only,

from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Call: (530) 265-8836

Email the church office to request your copy

ON-LINE GIVING INFORMATION

If you cannot mail your pledge offering to Holy Trinity

and you would like to continue supporting the ministry here,

please click on the link below to donate. Thank you!

Online Giving

The Holy Trinity Episcopal Church

Disabled Access Project

Much progress is being made on the new easy access to the sanctuary. We are very grateful to all of the people making this happen, and especially to Larry for keeping us

so well-informed as the project proceeds.

The Holy Trinity website now has a webpage recording progress from its start to the current state.

Click here for information & progress photos of THE EASY ENTRY PROJECT

Additional Information:

Many thanks to all of the wonderful service volunteers who work together every week to make beautiful things happen at Holy Trinity Nevada City!

Click here for a printable version of the July Service Volunteers Schedule

SUNDAY SERVICE READINGS

Attention Lectors! Have trouble pronouncing Bible words? Here's an online guide for pronouncing Biblical words:

www.netministries.org/bbasics/bbwords.htm

The readings for each Sunday can be found at (Revised Common Lectionary – RCL): http://lectionarypage.net/

OFFICE HOURS: Mondays and Fridays from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

THE eNEWSLETTER is generally published monthly, the first Friday of the month. All are invited to send announcements, articles, & suggestions to the church office: office@holytrinitynevadacity.org. Articles need to be approved and received no later than the 15th of each month for the upcoming publication.