Click here to see Marsha, Sage, and Zoe share reflections on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the January 8^th conversation about Trinity’s finances and all who have been such joyful givers to Trinity’s ministries. At the January 17^th meeting, the Vestry began putting together an action plan based in large part on things shared by you in the conversation.

If you were unable to attend, the recording of the conversation can be found here

Please join us for conversation about the Sunday readings during the season of Epiphany. We will gather over Zoom on Tuesdays, at 5:30 PM and ending at 6:30 PM when we will discuss the readings from the Third Sunday after the Epiphany, (go to trinityhartford.org for Sunday’s bulletin). The series will conclude on Tuesday, February 21. You may attend all or some of the sessions. All are welcome! If you have any questions, please contact Roy McAlpine.

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Or call in: 929-436-2866

Meeting ID: 833 0910 7608

Passcode: 125938

In 2020 the ECCT Convention resolved that every parish “take steps to discover and document historic complicity in racism in their parish and communities”.

On Sunday, January 29^th, Heather Kramer will present discoveries arising from this Resolution during the sermon. During the Adult Forum that same Sunday we will meet to share questions, voice experiences and emotions arising from the report, as well as to capture what we believe as a community of faith are the appropriate next steps. Heather and Linda MacGougan will also display key photos and documents that informed our report. Please come and learn about both the history of racial injustice in the community of Hartford as well as the complex history of our own parish.

Outreach Ministries Gathering - January 31 

This is an invitation to anyone interested in outreach ministries to meet in the church library on Tuesday, January 31 at 7:00 PM.

Trinity's Outreach Ministry supports many organizations with whom we have relationships - some as close as here in Hartford, others around the world. Ideas for new opportunities to share God's love in this way are encouraged and welcomed.

Please come for an update on what we are doing, and to share what types of new ministries you are interested in pursuing - how we put our faith into action through outreach ministries.

Questions or suggestions? You may contact Penny Pearson, convener for the January gathering. (pennypearson@comcast.net or 860-243-0020)

Baptism in the Episcopal Church is the foundation for a commitment to new life through Christ. The Easter Vigil, this year on April 8^th, is a traditional time for Baptism. If you would like to learn more about the sacrament of Baptism and be baptized at the Easter Vigil, please contact Rev. D for more information.

On February 12^th , Kate and Drew Smith will again participate in the 5K Run for Refugees in New Haven. This annual event takes place to support the work of IRIS (Integrated Refugee Immigration Services) and its effort to resettle new immigrants to our country. Run or walk at 10 am then enjoy the food of many of the refugee countries. . Below is the link if you would like to donate, and if you would like to run, you’ll find a tab that will take you to a sign-up page.

Thank you so much!

WHAT?!?!?! It isn’t May yet!

Although our annual meeting is in June, the reports are based on calendar year. This year we are getting an early start. In order to capture the year as it has just been finished, Barbara will be reaching out in the next couple of weeks to the various ministries along with their last year’s report. Due date for reports to be in the office will be Monday, February 13. Any questions, please contact Barbara in the office.

Should you like a name added to the Prayer List, please contact Barbara in the office at office at Trinityhartford.org or 860-527-8133 ext. 204.

Please note that unless the office is otherwise notified, the name will be on the list for 4 weeks and then removed.

 Special Prayer Request

As we pray for Jacqui, we also ask that you prayerfully consider being screened as a potential kidney donor. For more information about living organ donation and to sign up to be screened, please visit nkr.org/SBB483. Please encourage your friends and family to consider donor screening.

To hear Jacqui talk about her illness and need for a transplant, watch this clip that has aired on local news.

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All announcements should be submitted to Barbara Roos at office@trinityhartford.org by Wednesday 9am for publication that week. Announcements that are submitted late will be held until the following week’s edition.