Dear friends,

I am delighted to share with you this good news! We are blessed to welcome Beth Confrancisco as our new Communications Coordinator/Office Administrator. Beth brings a wealth of experience, a grounded faith, and wonderful attitude as she "hits the ground running" with (to name only some of her responsibilities) bulletin preparation, database management, office administration, outside rental requests, and producing our weekly electronic newsletter, The Window!

Beth considers herself a church geek and comes to Trinity with 19 years of church office experience after serving in large Lutheran churches in Chelmsford, MA and Boulder, CO. Beth received her bachelor’s degree from Hope College, in Holland, MI (which helped prepare her for New England winters) where she majored in theater and minored in English. Before the call to serve in churches, Beth worked in the worlds of theater, academia, mental health, and electronics distribution. She is the proud mom of two grown daughters and enjoys spending time with family, friends, cooking, reading, participating in/watching live theater and considers herself a student of film.

It will take Beth a bit of "learning curve" time to get to know us and our Episcopal ways, so please greet her with a warm Trinity welcome! Beth may be reached at ext. 11 and confrancisco@trinityconcord.org.

In Christ,

Rev. Nancy hagner@trinityconcord.org 978-369-3715 ext. 12

Rev. Christopher whiteman@trinityconcord.org 978-369-3715 ext. 14

Your clergy love to hear from you. Schedule a Chapel Chat by reaching out through email or by phone, so we can see you in person!

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ends at 2 a.m. Sunday morning, November 7th, so please remember to set your clocks back one hour before bedtime tonight.

Tomorrow we observe All Saints Sunday, one of the principal feast days in our Anglican tradition. Please note some alteration to the locations for our regular Sunday worship. We are committed to offerings indoors, outdoors, and on-line. Join us where you are comfortable!

Trinity's Nominating Committee for 2022 leadership is ready to hear from YOU. Please send nominations for Vestry Leadership and Diocesan Reps HERE. Thank you to Chair, Mike Quayle, and Nominating Committee members: Brian Rosborough, Lovelle Seymour, Betsy Higgins, Sally Myers, Jennifer Johnson, Ed Prewitt, and Sarah Johnson. You may reach out to them directly with your nominations or click on the form above. Thank you. The slate will be developed by the Committee for election at the Feb. 6, 2022 Annual Meeting. Positions open: Treasurer, Jr. Warden, At Large Vestry members (3), and Diocesan Representative (1).

Stewardship season is underway. Your support of our ministry together matters for 2022. Please prayerfully make a generous commitment to YOUR Trinity Church. In-Gathering Sunday will be Nov. 14, but make your commitment today! Your pledge is your intention...Pledge today.

On Sunday, November 28, children worship with their families, and are invited to make their own Advent Wreath after the 10 am service. Be sure to order your wreath making materials by November 14: Advent Wreath Order Form

For more details, please visit our website, and contact Carol Brady if you have questions.

On Sunday, October 31st, Karl LaClair, Trinity's Youth Director, gave a great sermon about how superheroes may inform our faith and our lives. Who are your super heroes? Listen to Karl's sermon and talk about it with your children and grandchildren: trinityconcord.org/livestream

Please join us on November 28 after the 10:00 am service to make your own Advent wreath and pick up Advent candles. You need to place your order here before or on November 14. We are asking for a donation of $5 for each Oasis ring, and an additional $5 for a set of Advent waxed candles. We do have one set of FLAMELESS Advent tapers left ($10). So order now! (Of course, you can choose to bring your own ring from home, or use one of our metal rings from years past).

Questions? Please contact Molly Stone at trinity@trinityconcord.org

We are ONE Body in Christ. Trinity offers a variety of worship opportunities for all ages.

Please continue to support our parish operations by sending your pledge payments: Trinity Church, 81 Elm St. Concord MA 01742. You may also pay your pledge on-line and/or make a special gift to the virtual offering plate. Give on-line.