Dear friends,

Last week was our annual Diocesan Convention where we gather to engage in the work of our diocese, hear about the work of various ministries throughout the eastern half of our commonwealth, and make decision about our collective future. As always, the highlight of the weekend for me was our Bishop Diocesan's address to all those gathered. Instead of trying to summarize or encapsulate his words, I am just going to strongly encourage you to watch the video above so that you may hear about the work of our diocese, discover inspiration, and find encouragement.

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

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

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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).

Trinity is excited to announce that we will be launching a Confirmation program beginning on January 9, 2022 for any high school youth (grades 9-12) who would like to participate. Classes will meet each Sunday through March at 11:15am (excluding long weekends) in the Youth Room. To register for the Confirmation program, please fill out the registration form. Contact Karl with any questions you have at laclair@trinityconcord.org

On November 21, we offer Church School indoors in the Parish Hall at 10 am, and Children's Time outdoors during the 5 pm service under the porch. Please know that our teachers are all fully vaccinated and will be masked. Children are also expected to be masked if they are older than 2. Nursery is open every Sunday during the 10 am service. For more details, please visit our website, and contact Carol Brady if you have questions.

Come, pick up Advent Candles ($5 freewill donation) and free Advent devotional booklets on Sunday, November 28. If you can, please bring cut greens from your yard that day, too. We need plenty of greens for Advent Wreath Making at 11 am in the Parish Hall. We have enough Oasis rings for those who signed up ahead. We welcome walk-ins and can offer them brass Advent rings. Please remember to dress in work clothes or bring a smock, and bring garden gloves and either clippers or scissors to trim your greens. Questions? Please contact Molly Stone at Chasmolly.stone@gmail.com.

Do come to see her and see this whimsical children's book, How Suraj became Famous, about a little elephant, drawn from Jeremy's years in India, and some of the characters are based on Trinity friends!

If you even THINK you might want to join a team, please contact Carol Burroughs or the church office.

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.

Rector, The Rev. Nancy J. Hagner

Assistant Rector, The Rev. Christopher W. Whiteman

Director of Music and Choir, Robert Barney

Director of Children’s Ministries, Carol Brady

Director of Youth Ministries, Karl LaClair

Communications Coordinator/Office Administrator, Beth Confrancisco

Bookkeeper, Nancy Marshall

Sexton, Wesley Sawyers

Sunday Sexton, Paul Lamoreaux