O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
~~Collect for Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
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Worship With Us at Trinity Church |
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All are invited to join our services online while the church buildings are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are now holding an 8 AM service of Morning Prayer in person, the Memorial Garden, weather permitting, or in the Nave. |
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Sunday, September 13: 15th Sunday after Pentecost |
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Morning Prayer in the Memorial Garden, 8 AM
George Chien, Officiating and Preaching
Morning Prayer Via Zoom, Live at 10 AM:
Drew Smith, Officiating and Preaching
This is a Standing Meeting. The log-in and password are the same every week.
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Meeting ID: 810 5750 5696
Password: 780651
Dial in by phone
929-436-2866
Meeting ID: 810 5750 5696
Password: 780651
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Noon Prayer Via Zoom, Live at 12 PM:
Jim Bradley, Officiating
This is a Standing Meeting.
The log-in and password will remain the same each week.
Join Zoom Meeting via computer or tablet
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Meeting ID: 597 938 892
Password: 323842
Dial in
929 436 2866
Meeting ID: 597 938 892
Password: 323842
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8 AM Morning Prayer in the Garden or the Nave
Morning Prayer is being said at 8 AM every Sunday, regardless of weather. As long as the weather remains fair, the service will be held in the Garden, but in the event of rain, and as the year turns, we will meet in the Nave. Social distancing protocols will apply in either space. There will continue to be no choral or hymn singing. Masks must be worn everywhere on our campus and in our buildings.
The 10 AM Morning Prayer service will continue online for the foreseeable future.
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New screen doors on the Parish House.
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Please Be Mindful
In this time of pandemic, with reduced foot and auto traffic in the Asylum Hill area, there has been an increase in the incidence of vandalism. We have experienced vandalism on our campus, and have learned that other area churches have also had damage done to their buildings and grounds. The police are as present in the neighborhood as they are able. If you need to be on the Trinity campus, it is important that you follow our protocols: let the Church Office know when you will be present, sign the log book when you enter the building (there's one at each entrance) and be mindful during your time on campus.
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How Will You Meet Our New Rector?
The time we’ve been waiting for is finally here – Rev. Dorothella Littlepage will officiate at her first services as Trinity’s 13th Rector on Sunday, September 20. If you come to the 8:00 a.m. service in the Memorial Garden, you’ll have a chance to say a quick “hello” in person – but wearing a mask and staying a safe 6 feet away. She will also officiate on Zoom at 10:00 a.m.
There will be two options for you to meet Dee: you may come to the Memorial Garden for small-group meetings at pre-arranged times, or you may participate in a small group meeting on Zoom. In order to arrange these meetings, we need to know how many people prefer meeting Dee in person and how many would like to use the Zoom option.
Please take a moment to complete a simple form on our website’s Rector Transition page (TrinityHartford.org) letting us know what option you prefer. Click here to go directly to the Page.
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Setting Moon leaves a blessing on Morning Prayer in the Garden.
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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry to Preach on ‘Day 1’
Presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church
The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church, is the featured preacher September 13 on “Day 1” with host Peter Wallace, the nationally broadcast ecumenical radio program also accessible online at Day1.org and by podcast. He has preached on the program numerous times since 1990.
Curry was installed in 2015 to a 9-year term. Previously he served as Bishop of the Diocese of North Carolina for 15 years and earlier served churches in North Carolina, Ohio, and Baltimore. A graduate of Hobart College in New York, he received an M.Div. from Yale Divinity School with additional studies at Princeton Theological Seminary, Wake Forest University, the Ecumenical Institute at St. Mary’s Seminary, and other institutions.
His sermon “Not Just Me, But We” is based on John 13:12-15, 34-35, the story of Jesus’ washing of the disciples’ feet. He then gives them the commandment to love one another. “The command to love God, neighbor, and self is not new. It wasn’t new then, or now. Jesus made it the centerpiece of his message but it wasn’t new,” Curry says. “So, what’s new?”
Curry is the author of several books including “Crazy Christians: A Call to Follow Jesus,” “Songs My Grandma Sang,” and “Following the Way of Jesus: Church’s Teachings in a Changing World.” His latest book, “Love Is the Way: Holding on to Hope in Troubling Times,” will be released in September.
The program includes interviews with Curry conducted by Wallace, who is also executive producer.
“Day 1” has been broadcast every week for 75 years, formerly as “The Protestant Hour.” Featuring outstanding preachers from the mainline denominations, “Day 1” is currently distributed to more than 200 radio stations across America and overseas. The program is produced by the Alliance for Christian Media, based in Atlanta, Ga. For more information, check the program’s website, http://day1.org.
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Moving Forward !!
We are pleased to announce that the office is now officially staffed from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Thursday. It is closed on Friday.
Access to the campus and the office remains by appointment only throughout the duration of the Covid-19 pandemic period.
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Trinity Bible Study Invitation!
Our Bible Study happens through Zoom on Tuesdays from 5:15 to 6:15 PM. We have just finished 8 gatherings of amazing conversations about key parts of Genesis. Our ages ranged from 14 to advanced years, and everyone contributed. The purpose of the study is to become more acquainted with the Bible and each other. Everyone speaks for themselves and from their own background. We are not scholars, and no previous training is needed. We try to read passages before our meetings, but that is not required.
YOU ARE INVITED! We have started another series of conversations on the Gospel of Mark, probably the earliest of the four Gospels. This would be a good time to join the group, and try it out. We do have room for a few more. If you are interested, please contact Roy McAlpine at rmcalpine@comcast.net or 860-338-4525. We hope to hear from you.
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Sunday, September 6th at Trinity Church.
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Consider Becoming a
Trinity Academy Student Sponsor!
Trinity Academy’s main mission is to reach children from the Greater Hartford’s lowest income areas and help them achieve lifelong success through education, enrichment, and sense of community.
By sponsoring one of our students, you will be greatly impacting their lives and their future. Every child deserves the opportunity to reach for the stars and embark on horizons they might not have been able to do without your support.
Key Facts about Our Student Sponsorship Program:
· · An annual contribution of $5,000 covers the sponsorship of one student. Your contribution can be paid in a lump-sum, semi-annually or quarterly. While it costs over $10,500 to educate a student at Trinity Academy each year, we also rely upon other sources of funding such as grants, as well as individual and corporate contributions to cover the difference between the sponsorship cost and the annual cost per student.
· · There is also no time commitment expected of sponsors—however, our sponsored students would love to hear from you or meet you from time to time, if you wish. You will also receive annual reports of your student’s academic achievements. Each sponsored student sends his/her sponsor notes at various times of the year, such as the holidays. We also hold a few events throughout the year when sponsors can come in and enjoy a special lunch with their sponsored student. Its just a nice way for our students to connect to the people that have positively impacted their lives. Of course, this is all optional - some sponsors wish to remain anonymous.
· · Sponsors can be individuals, families , social groups, or were ever there is a common interest of providing a positive educational influence on a student’s future!
For more information about Trinity Academy and our Student Sponsorship Program please contact:
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Update on the Director of Music Ministries Search
The search committee has just completed first-round interviews, via Zoom, with eight highly qualified candidates (from many who applied for the position). Four finalists are being invited to come to Trinity for in-person interviews and auditions. These will take place at the end of September, with the Rector, wardens, and search committee members. The candidates have an impressive breadth and depth in skills and experience. We anticipate that Trinity's music ministries will be in good hands!
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Assistance Available to Apply for Food Benefits
and Husky Medical Benefits
As more Connecticut businesses close, and without renewed federal pandemic relief from Washington, more and more people are unable to fund their basic living expenses. If because of the pandemic you have lost your job or had your hours cut, or if you are self-employed and your income has significantly decreased, and you are worried about buying food or paying for medical care, please contact Anne Rapkin at a.rapkin@snet.net or 860-521-5992. Anne, or a member of Trinity’s “public benefits team,” will work with you to:
(1) determine whether you may be eligible for SNAP (government financial assistance to purchase food) or HUSKY (government health insurance providing free medical coverage, including both prescription and over-the-counter drugs), and
(2) complete an online application for SNAP and HUSKY benefits.
Please note: Our conversations with you are COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL.
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Weekly Calendar
Sunday, September 13th – Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
8:00 A.M. Morning Prayer – Memorial Garden
10:00 A.M. Morning Prayer– via Zoom
Monday, September 14th
Tuesday, September 15th
9:00 A.M. Memorial Garden open till 11:00 am
5:15 P.M. Bible Study – via Zoom
6:00 P.M. Choir School - via Zoom
7:00 P.M. Vestry Meeting - via Zoom
Wednesday, September 16th
5:00 P.M. Adult Christian Formation – via Zoom
7:00 P.M. Regathering Committee – via Zoom
Thursday, September 17th
9:00 A.M. Memorial Garden open till 11:00 am
12:00 Noon Noonday Prayer – via Zoom
6:00 P.M. Choir School – Bell Ringing – Memorial Garden
Friday, September 18th
Saturday, September 19th
Sunday, September 20th - Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
8:00 A.M. Morning Prayer – Memorial Garden
10:00 A.M. – Morning Prayer via Zoom
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Hartford, CT 06105
860.527.8133
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