Dear Trinity Episcopal Church,
Please enjoy snapshots of some of the ladies from our parish attending the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce Women's Conference last Friday. Fun and fellowship and great learning (and shopping) experiences! Trinity was well represented!
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From left to right: Kathleen Galbraith, Camille Haglund, Kathy VanDewalli, Shannan Pfeifer, Nancy Hall, Paula Maynard-Akers and Catie Totty. Also seen at the conference: Olivia Selman, Vicki Lewis, Carolyn Clyburn (and more we're sure!) |
Shannan Pfeifer and her Super Cape! |
Carolyn Clyburn with Jenna Bush Hager |
Kathy VanDewalli and Sara Hawkes |
An Abundant Harvest
Our 2022-23 Pledge Campaign is underway!
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Sunday School
9:30 a.m.
Children's Sunday School in Children's Chapel
9:30 a.m.
Adult Sunday School in
Upper Eaton Hall
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Meetings & Events
Fri., Sept. 23
Outreach Committee Meeting
4:00 p.m.
Kelso Conference Room
Mon., Sept. 26
Women's Bible Study
5:30 p.m.
Kelso Conference Room
Tue., Sept. 27
Vestry Meeting
5:30 p.m.
Kelso Conference Room
Wed., Sept. 28
Nursery available for all Wednesday evening events
Evening Prayer
5:30 p.m.
Trinity Sanctuary
Dinner with William Temple Episcopal Center
6:00 - 6:45 p.m.
Eaton Hall
Trinity Youth Group
6:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Youth Room next to the Nursery
Speaker Series for the William Temple Episcopal Center
6:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Eaton Hall
Wednesday Bible Study
6:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Eaton Hall
Thurs., Sept. 29
Education for Ministry
6:00 p.m. @ Grace Episcopal Church
1115 36th Street
Sat., Oct. 1
Docent Training for
The Saint John's Bible
featuring Brad Neary
Eaton Hall
9:00 a.m.
Brotherhood of Saint Andrew Meeting
Kelso Conference Room
9:30 a.m.
Sun., Oct. 2
Trinity School Sunday
10:30 a.m. worship service
Sun., Oct. 9
Blessing of the Animals
On the Garth (lawn)
5:30 p.m.
Mon., Oct. 10
Safeguarding God's Children Class
Lower Eaton Hall
3:00 p.m.
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Sunday School for all ages
Trinity hosts Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday. The new children's Sunday School program, Godly Play, is a Montessori based curriculum that invites our children to explore the holy scriptures and the Christian faith, and is located in the children's chapel on the cloister.
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Children's Chapel, which takes place during the 10:30 a.m. service, will continue. |
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Adult Sunday School will focus on Christian faith expressed through art, featuring illustrations from The Saint John’s Bible. |
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Join Jimmy for a brief video bible study. This series of bible studies reviews the scripture lessons for Sunday so that you are ready for worship. |
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Women’s Bible Study Group
Monday Evenings - 5:30 p.m. Kelso Conference Room
Welcome back to Women’s Bible Study Fall 2022! This fall we will take a look at one religion a week using the video series Religions of the World with Ben Kingsley. We will discuss the traditions, literature and people of 10 different world religions. In addition to the weekly videos, which do not have homework, we will use The Book of Common Prayer for daily devotionals. For more information, contact Amy Neblett at nebletta@hotmail.com
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Education for Ministry (EfM)
The Galveston EfM group meets September through May on Thursdays, from 6:00-8:00 pm at Grace Episcopal Church. All are welcome to enroll and join the group. To learn more, talk to Tammie Taylor, 281-250-1733, or email galvestontam@aol.com.
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Safeguarding God's Children Training
Monday, October 10th - 3:00-6:00 p.m. - Lower Eaton Hall
Catie Totty will be leading a Safeguarding God's Children training session on Monday, October 10th in lower Eaton Hall beginning at 3:00 p.m.
If you are interested in working with the youth of our parish, this session will serve as your required certification. Please RSVP to ctotty@trinitygalv.org if you would like to take the course.
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Altar Flower Donations
Please consider remembering, honoring or celebrating a special person or occasion by donating the altar flowers on a meaningful Sunday. The altar flower arrangements currently cost $150 each week but donations of any size are accepted. You can make a gift for altar flowers online or by using one of the envelopes in the Narthex.
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Calling all cooks!
If you like cooking and sharing your culinary efforts, consider signing up as a meal preparer for Trinity’s Meal Train. If you are interested in helping with this ministry – please contact Catie Totty at ctotty@trinitygalv.org. Catie will set up Meal Trains and call cooks as needed. Thank you!
More cooking opportunities!
Cooks needed for Wednesdays with the William Temple Episcopal Center
Each Wednesday evening our parish is invited to share a meal and fellowship with the students of the William Temple Episcopal Center.
If you are able to help with cooking and preparation for these Wednesday events, please email Catie Totty at ctotty@trinitygalv.org
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Want to work at Trinity?
Trinity is currently accepting applications for a Newcomer Minister.
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Volunteer Opportunities
at St. Vincent's House
St. Vincent's House is a ministry of the Episcopal Church that seeks to serve the most vulnerable people in Galveston. Check out all their volunteer opportunities!
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Join us for Wednesday's at Trinity
with the William Temple Episcopal Center
Nursery available for all Wednesday evening events.
Evening Prayer – 5:30 p.m. - Trinity Sanctuary
Dinner 6:00-6:45 p.m. - Eaton Hall
Trinity Youth Group – 6:45 p.m. - Youth Room next to Nursery
William Temple Episcopal Center Speaker Series –Eaton Hall
Adult Bible Study –Eaton Hall
Each week, if you are interested in joining us for dinner next Wednesday, we ask that you fill out this interest form in order for us to estimate how many people to expect for dinner.
If you are interested in cooking/preparation for these Wednesday events, please email Catie Totty at ctotty@trinitygalv.org
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The Saint John’s Bible
Docent Training – Saturday, October 1 – 9:00 a.m.
If you are interested in serving Trinity as a docent for The Saint John’s Bible, please register for docent training on Saturday, October 1,
at 9:00 a.m. in Eaton Hall by using the button below.
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Community Open House
Sunday, Oct 2– 3:00 p.m. – Upper Eaton Hall
Join us as we welcome Brad Neary of St. John’s University at our first community-wide open house to feature The Saint John’s Bible. All seven volumes will be on display – invite your family, friends, and neighbors!
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Start primping your pets!
Blessing of the Animals - Sunday, October 9th
On the lawn of Trinity Episcopal Church - 5:30 p.m.
Bring your four-legged friends for the annual Blessing of the Animals. Treats for all guests! Guests are encouraged to bring pet food to donate to the Galveston Island Humane Society. All pets must be on a leash or crated for guest and pet safety.
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Parish Prayer List
Donna Kearney, Mikhala Atchley, Patricia Williams, Cathi Hofstad, Henry “Hank” Wyatt Voelter, Jeretta Kiesewetter, Mary Lou Shuffler, Peggy McMullen, and Roger Lindsey.
Those in active military service, especially John Kelso, Jr., and David Middleton.
Those celebrating birthdays this week, including Peyton Botik, Harry Kelso, John Pfeiffer, Mary Ann Salch Murphy, Valerie Jackson, Pamela Petty and Josephine Bishop.
Each month we will refresh the Parish Prayer list. If you have any prayer requests or would like someone added back on the prayer list, please use button below.
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Dates of interest:
Sunday, October 2 - Trinity School Sunday
Friday, October 7-Monday, October 10 - Trinity School Fall Break
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Mark your calendars! Fall Carnival will be Monday, October 31st from 12-3 pm. Registration forms will be coming home soon. Also note that Tuesday, November 1st will be a conference day with no school.
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Mike Malloy (Senior Warden) – Tom Wimbrow (Junior Warden) Tammie Taylor (Clerk), Bart Adriance, Bill Ansell, Sally Byrom, Susan Duif, Laura Hughes, Jerry Jackson, Bill Leopold, Linda Macdonald, and Theron Pfeifer. |
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Church Staff
Rector – The Rev. Jimmy Abbott
Director of Music – Ronald Wyatt
Parish Administrator – Kathy VanDewalli
Director of Finance – Camille Haglund
Director of Children & Youth Ministries and
Lay Ministry Coordinator – Catie Totty
Interim Head of Trinity Episcopal School – Marie Kidd
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