It was communion Congregationalist style on Easter Sunday, with the bread and wine (or grape juice) sealed in individual containers. Here Annie Van Siclen steps forward in her Easter finery to help herself as sister Cora and mother Mary Beth wait their turns. |
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Bishop Douglas Announces Retirement in 2022 |
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The Rt. Rev. Ian T. Douglas has announced plans to retire as diocesan bishop of Connecticut effective with the consecration of his successor in October, 2022. Bishop Douglas was elected to his current position in 2009 after previously serving as a professor at the Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In announcing his retirement, he said, "Serving as your bishop has been the greatest blessing and honor of my ordained ministry. In the power of the Holy Spirit, we have embraced the challenges and opportunities of this new missional age. I am excited about the work before us, and I very much look forward to our next year and a half together in service to God’s mission of restoration and reconciliation." More...
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Second Sunday of Easter
Outdoor Service at 9:30 AM
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Spiritual Communion with a visit by Connecticut Bishop Ian Douglas on the lawn at Holy Trinity (rain or shine). Confirmations of Shane Buckheit and Jorell Gonzalez, followed by Zoom coffee hour with Bishop Douglas (see below). Music by Ty Warren, Peter Van Siclen and the praise band. There will be no Sunday school due to the bishop's visit. Service simulcast on Facebook.
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Zoom Coffee Hour
with the Bishop
With 168 parishes in the diocese, a bishop drops by only once every three years. With Bishop Douglas scheduled to retire next year, this may be the last time we get to see him. So tune into the Zoom coffee hour to share your thoughts and ask questions out the current situation and future of the church. After the 9:30 AM service around 10:30 AM.
Meeting ID: 306 478 0160
Passcode: 422492
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Bishop Ian Douglas
Sunday Bulletin
Readings
Sunday School
No Sunday school due ot bishop's visit.
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To commemorate her ordination to the priesthood a year ago, the vestry presented the Rev. Mary with an icon of Mary Magdalene, who is identified as a "myrrh bearer" and "equal to the Apostles." Mary Magdalene brought myrrh and spices to anoint Jesus' body after this crucifixion, and she was the first to see the Risen Christ. |
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All Residents Over 16 Now Eligible for Vaccine |
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Connecticut residents 16 and over will be eligible to receive the COVID vaccine starting today. There are many ways to register:
- CT phone hotline (7 days/week 8 AM - 8 PM) 877-918-2224
- By phone at the United Way hotline (211)
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Online at the Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS) web site
For those with internet access, the state portal has a page of vaccination scheduling options. You can sign up at multiple places, but then please remember to take your name off the other lists once you receive your shot.
Members of the parish Social Justice and Community Building (SJCB) group will assist anyone needing help with scheduling or arranging transportation to COVID vaccine appointments. Please let the church office (860-347-2591) know if you need help scheduling your appointment.
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Questions or concerns about the COVID vaccine? You can get answers from the Centers for Disease Control here.
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Ekklesia Ballet Spring Performances
Ekklesia Ballet will hold its first live, in-person performance of the season! Ekklesia presents "Body and Land" and other contemporary works in its season repertory performance on Sunday, May 16 at 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Performances will be held at the beautiful outdoor theater at the Incarnation Center, 253 Bushy Hill Rd, Deep River, CT 06417. A second set of performances will occur on June 5, 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM at Holy Trinity. You can order tickets here. Phone: (860) 985-2085.
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Youth Group Hike April 10
The youth group will explore the Pistol Creek hiking trail in Berlin/Middletown on Saturday, April 10. Formerly a private golf course, the unusual trail features four easy miles of paved "golf cart" trails through rolling hills and open fairways. There's lots of space to run around, so bring a frisbee or kite! NOTE: Some steep hills, NO restroom facilities. Meet at 1:00 PM at 600 Spruce Brook Road in Berlin, with parking at the old golf course clubhouse. Masks preferred, as we will be walking in a group. Rain or shine, please RSVP to Ash Pierce by Friday April 9. More...
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ECCT Spring Training April 6-17
Gather with Episcopalians from across Connecticut for learning, prayer and fellowship. All are welcome -- from people in the pews and vestry members to parish leaders and staff. This year Spring Training will take place during the two weeks immediately following Easter, when a variety of engaging workshops will be offered via Zoom. Each workshop is 90 minutes long and most are offered on two different days and times. The closing plenary session will take place on Saturday, April 17, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. and is entitled "Parish Life After COVID: Psychological and Theological Reflections as We Gather in New Ways." Learn more here.
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Young Adult Task Force
The Young Adult Task Force is currently doing research on young adult ministry in order to learn how we can best engage and support young adults within the Episcopal Church in Connecticut. One of the main ways we are doing this work is by listening to the voices of young adults and the ministries that serve them. We invite you to share your thoughts, experiences, challenges, and dreams for the future. Please reach out to Heather Burtman for more information or to set up a conversation. In addition, we have a survey geared specifically to young adults called Young Adult Experiences With Church.
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Birthdays
- Asher Schroth
- John McMillan
- Eric Rennie
- Francine Bailey
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The Rev. Mary Barnett:
Valerie Hall (Parish Administrator):
Steve Horst (Warden):
Andy Milliken (Warden):
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Note: The Rev. Mary wants to hear from you! Please reach out to Mary at 203-915-0561 at any time with your concerns, or if you just need a listening ear. |
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Online Giving to Holy Trinity |
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Now you can contribute online to Holy Trinity through Tithe.ly, a safe and secure giving platform that allows you to donate once or on a recurring basis! Click on the link below to give through the church website. You can donate funds using a credit card or your bank account. For your pledge or other recurring gift, you can donate weekly, monthly, or semi-monthly, specifying a day of the week or date(s) during the month. You can also designate a onetime gift to specific church activities and organizations. |
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Ed. Note: Our church interior in 1877, soon after the building was completed. Note the inscription on the arch above the altar (detail at right): "Blessing and honour and glory and power be unto him that sitteth upon the throne and unto the Lamb for ever and ever." Thanks to parish historian Diane Reid for unearthing this photograph and deciphering the inscription. |
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