January 21, 2021 announcements |
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Online Sermon & Worship Services |
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The Very Rev. Troy D. Mendez, Dean |
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January 21, 2021
“O Eternal God, the foundation of all wisdom and the source of all courage: Enlighten with your grace the Wardens and the Chapter of this cathedral, and so rule their minds, and guide their counsels, that in all things they may seek your glory and promote the mission of your Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. - “Prayers for Pastor & People” by Carl Carlozzi, p. 150
Dear friends,
Our Annual Meeting on January 27 at 6 p.m. serves an important purpose. We gather together to remember the past year, and we set our hearts and minds on our future together in ministry. We will discuss programs. We’ll receive reports from heads of ministry. We’ll receive the 2021 as it is passed by the cathedral chapter. However, there is an aspect that will also be of great importance to the people of Trinity, saying goodbye to former chapter members, and electing new members to serve on the cathedral chapter.
In the past seven years of ministry, I have served alongside wonderful chapter members who have dedicated themselves to the mission and ministry of Trinity Cathedral. This year, the people of Trinity offer heartfelt thanks to Kenneth Anthony and Chris Bates for their dedication and service to our beloved community, as both will be rotating-off of our chapter leadership. We are so grateful for your on-going support of our ministries, and we know that your continued presence in our community will strengthen us in so many abundant ways. Thank you, my colleagues and friends, for all you do to make Trinity such a wonderful place!
As a result, the people of Trinity will be asked to elect new members to the cathedral chapter. I’ll let each person introduce themselves here in this video:
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Click on photo to play the video |
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The robust and abundant variety of candidates for chapter this year are nothing short of extraordinary. The Holy Spirit continues to pour upon the people of Trinity Cathedral, even in our moments of challenge and adversity. On behalf of the nominating committee and the entire cathedral chapter, we offer these candidates to you for your consideration.
It is our hope that each candidate represents a variety of ministries, backgrounds, careers, interests, and talents, that will be used by Christ to further enrich the life of our community. Please pray for these candidates in the next few days, and discern whom the Holy Spirit is calling us to elect. All are valuable! All are important! All have demonstrably shown dedication and commitment to Trinity.
Finally, if you haven’t yet signed up for our Annual Meeting, please do so at your earliest opportunity. We want to give you every chance to feel absolutely comfortable in a virtual meeting environment. Further details can be found in this e-news.
Thank you for continuing to promote the well-being of our community, seeking God’s glory, and at the same time, living more fully into Trinity’s mission: Welcoming all to be transformed in Christ, through worship, fellowship, and service.
In Christ’s peace and love,
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In order to attend the in-person worship services at Trinity on Sunday mornings, you'll need a reservation.
- We will take reservations on-line and by phone starting at 9:00 a.m. on Mondays. Reservation requests will be received up to 4pm, Thursday afternoons.
- Cathedral telephone number: (602) 254-7126 x310
- Eventbrite sign-up page:
- Please know that we are mandated to limit seating to 50 people, and masks and proper social distancing will be required for all in attendance.
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Annual Meeting of the Congregation |
The Annual Meeting for Trinity will be held online via Zoom. (Here is a Zoom 101 introductory video) on Wednesday, January 27 at 6 p.m. We are asking that all attendees register to attend via Zoom required by Monday, January 25
The Annual Meeting allows us to gather as a congregation to celebrate our community and the ministries, programs and events of the previous year, elect chapter members, review the budget, and attend to any other business that requires participation from the cathedral community.
All attendees are required to register for the Zoom meeting. All are welcome to attend the meeting.
We enthusiastically recommend that each voting member of a household is able to attend the meeting on an individual electronic device. If you are unable to do so, you will have the opportunity, during registration, to inform us of your voting needs.
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On Tuesday, January 26 at 6pm, Canon Holly will host a logistics session on Zoom for all registered attendees (this is OPTIONAL and recommended for those unfamiliar with the functions of Zoom). Topics will include parliamentary procedure, online voting, and other topics which will resource you to participate fully in this years' Annual Meeting. For those who are unfamiliar with Zoom, an additional opportunity will be provided at the end of the session for those who would like additional assistance.
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Music at Trinity Spring 2021 Virtual Concert Series |
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The Music at Trinity Spring 2021 Virtual Concert Series is set to begin on February 28. Concerts will be available at the scheduled time at the Music at Trinity website: trinitymusicaz.org/virtual-concerts. All concerts are free (online donations are invited).
Spring Organ Series
The Music at Trinity spring noontime organ series moves to Sunday afternoons with 45-minute online presentations by these Arizona artists:
Jeffrey Campbell – Sunday, February 28 at 4:00 p.m.
Julia Tucker – Sunday, March 7 at 4:00 p.m.
Brandon Burns – Sunday, March 14 at 4:00 p.m.
Peter Mahigian – Sunday, March 21 at 4:00 p.m.
Urban Nocturnes Spring Concert
Music at Trinity’s chamber music ensemble-in-residence presents a recorded concert featuring each of the group’s six distinctive musicians Thursday, April 29, at 7:00 p.m. The Urban Nocturnes ensemble includes Karen Sinclair (violin), Christopher McKay (viola), Melita Hunsinger (cello), Viviana Cumplido Wilson (flute), Erin Finkelstein (clarinet), and Olga Gorelik (piano). Concert program to be announced.
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Praying the Gospel of John |
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This eight-week retreat and course of study will provide an overview of the Gospel of John and introduce participants to its major themes.
These will be the starting points for our prayer during Lent, Holy Week and Easter Week. The Fourth Gospel is at the heart of the “Johannine spirituality” lived by the Brothers of the Society of St John the Evangelist. It is a spirituality of love and intimacy, of abiding in Jesus and in the Father, of laying down of one’s life in service of others, of being sent into the world to reveal God ‘s love to those who don’t yet know it, and of witnessing to what we have seen and heard so that others may find the joy and love that God so wants to give them.
Beginning February 9, 2021
Led by Br. David Vryhof, SSJE. Beginning February 9, 2021.
Tuesdays: February 9, 16, 23,
Tuesdays: March 2 (not March 9), 16, 23, 30, and
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
7:30-8:15pm EST.
Zoom details will be sent to those that register.
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Urban Nocturnes Outdoor Concert Series
On the Trinity Cathedral Labyrinth
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In addition to the virtual concerts Music at Trinity will present this spring, we are pleased to announce that our chamber music ensemble-in-residence Urban Nocturnes will perform a series of Saturday afternoon concerts outdoors on the Cathedral’s labyrinth.
The first of these monthly, live concerts takes place Saturday, January 30 at 4:00 p.m. Urban Nocturnes members Karen Sinclair, Christopher McKay, and Erin Finkelstein will perform a program of lyrical and whimsical works for strings and clarinet. Joining them for this lighthearted concert will be guest cellist Jennifer Son.
Tickets ($10) must be purchased in advance on the Music at Trinity website: trinitymusicaz.org. No sales at the door. Seating is limited.
Three other Urban Nocturnes outdoor concerts have been scheduled for:
Saturday, February 27 at 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 20 at 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 24 at 4:00 p.m.
Individual musicians and program for these concerts are to be announced.
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You Can Now Text Your Donation To Trinity Cathedral |
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Can you text with one hand? Did you teach your mom to use Facebook? Do you pay the dog walker with Zelle? Then you’ll appreciate the easy text-to-give process for Trinity Cathedral. That’s right, now you can support your faith community with text donations. It’s never been easier to give. Your gifts are always appreciated!
Here’s how:
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Save Trinity’s giving number to your contacts 646-832-4848.
- Text the amount you'd like to give, e.g. "25", to the giving number.
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Click on the link you receive, input the Cathedral’s quick code, trinity, complete the form and submit.
- The next time you text an amount to the giving number, the gift will be processed immediately.
It’s a simple and easy set up so you can donate any time. If you’re still curious, click here to view a video instruction: How do I use text-to-give?
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January 31 Diocesan Morning Prayer Service |
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Bishop Reddall is providing an online bilingual diocesan Morning Prayer service on Sunday, January 31 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom to provide clergy around the diocese a week off. The login information is below. A Zoom account is not required to join, but the Zoom application will need to be downloaded onto your computer. Use the link or call in number (including the password) below.
For those who don't want to use Zoom, Morning Prayer will also be live streamed on the diocesan YouTube page ( www.youtube.com/azdiocese1 ).
A diocesan coffee hour with Bishop Reddall will follow the service.
Diocesan Morning Prayer and Coffee Hour
Time: January 31, 2021 10:00 AM Arizona
Join the Zoom Meeting (using a webcam):
Meeting ID: 811 5625 4572
Passcode: bishop
Join by audio only: 602-753-0140 (Phoenix)
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When Can You Get Vaccinated?
COVID-19 vaccine will be rolled out in five stages across the U.S.: Phase 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, and 3. Here is a link to the Maricopa County website which details the Maricopa County plan:
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Learning & Connecting at Trinity |
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Save the Date -- 2022 Holy Land Pilgrimage |
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Registration is now open and new brochures are available HERE or in the Olney Gallery! Space is limited.
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Sunday 8:45am Online Bible Study |
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You are invited to join the 8:45am Sunday Morning Online Bible Study.
To Join Zoom Meeting, simply click on this link at 8:30am, Sunday mornings:
Password: 123123 <--- UPDATED PASSWORD
Meeting ID: 935 718 695
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Sunday Morning ONLINE Coffee Hour |
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You don't have to miss seeing your Cathedral friends on Sundays! You can join a virtual Coffee Hour ONLINE immediately following the online worship service (11-ish) on Sunday mornings using Zoom.
To Join Zoom Meeting, simply click on this link anytime after 10:45am and before 11:45am on Sunday mornings:
PASSWORD: 123123
Meeting ID: 609 417 152
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Trinity Cathedral
Benevolence Fund
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Dear Friends,
Your cathedral chapter has established a Benevolence Fund to provide financial support for individuals and families who have fallen on difficult times financially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The scale of the coronavirus crisis is unmatched in recent history. It is a global pandemic that has reshaped society at every level and is reorienting our relationship to our community and to one another.
Our cathedral community has always rallied around members when they've experienced extreme hardship, and this is one of the ways that all of us can do something to help.
To that end, the cathedral chapter has established a restricted fund known as The Benevolence Fund to provide financial support for individuals and families who have fallen on difficult times financially as a result of or in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Whether people have lost jobs, had pay reduced, or are struggling to survive, the Benevolence Fund is designed to provide one-time payments to help those affiliated with Trinity Cathedral move through these unprecedented times.
We are the people of Trinity Cathedral, and daily, we live into our mission: Welcoming all to be transformed in Christ through worship, fellowship, and service.
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Commended to our prayers: Mike & Carolyn, Mario & Lupita, Vidal, Jerie and Judy, Parker, Mark, Maxine, Bobby, Monica, Bob, and Diego.
Birthdays: Shaliyah Ben, Christopher Moore (1/24), Karen Bruhn (1/26), Myra Kingsley (1/27), John Carpenter (1/28), Pam Devino (1/29), Dick Van Dyne, Anne Thompson (1/30), and Vance Halverson (1/31)
Anniversaries: Kenneth & Marcus Anthony (1/27), and Fred & Ying Glauner (1/30).
Departed this Life: Wally Rawlings; and all who have died during this pandemic.
Diocesan and Anglican Cycle of Prayer:
- St. Paul’s Sudanese Mission, Phoenix;
- The Anglican Church of Bangladesh;
- Justin, the Archbishop of Canterbury;
- Michael, our Presiding Bishop;
- Jennifer, our Bishop;
- and all bishops, priests, and deacons.
Community Prayers:
- We pray for Health Care Workers, Doctors, Nurses along with those who support the work they do.
- For those in positions of authority in our city, our State and our Nation that they make wise and humane decisions.
- For this community that we strive for peace and justice in our daily lives and in the work that God has given us to do.
- For all who serve the nation, especially those in the armed forces.
- And, for refugees and all those affected by warfare, civil unrest, and natural disasters.
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Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
100 W. Roosevelt St.
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Telephone (602) 254-7126
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