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.

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 Fourth 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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Meeting ID: 833 0910 7608

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Or call in: 929-436-2866

Meeting ID: 833 0910 7608

Passcode: 125938

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)

 

Year-end statements for both pledges and the Capital Campaign were mailed on Wednesday, January 25. If you do not receive a statement by Friday, February 3, please contact Barbara in the office.

 

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!

The Lincoln Highway, a novel by Amor Towles, is the selection for the March meeting of Trinity's Book Group. The story is set in 1954 and follows the adventures of three 18-year-old guys and a precocious 8-year-old brother, as they set out on a road trip in search of better lives for themselves. Book Group will meet on Friday, March 10th, 7-9 pm, at the home of Heather Kramer.

All are welcome to attend!

Please let Heather know if you'll be there. (heatherjk@gmail.com;908-391-6464)

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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