Almighty God, you have given your only Son to be for us a sacrifice for sin, and also an example of godly life: Give us grace to receive thankfully the fruits of his redeeming work, and to follow daily in the blessed steps of his most holy life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
~~Collect for the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
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Sunday, August 15: Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Holy Eucharist in the Memorial Garden, 8 AM
Rev. D. Presiding and Preaching
Holy Eucharist at 10 AM in the Church and via YouTube
Rev. D. Presiding and Preaching
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Thursday, August 19
Noon Prayer via Zoom
George Chien Officiating
This is a Standing Meeting.
The log-in and password will remain the same each week.
Join Zoom Meeting via computer or tablet
Meeting ID: 597 938 892
Password: 323842
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929 436 2866
Meeting ID: 597 938 892
Password: 323842
Please Note: if you call in on a land line, long distance charges may apply.
(Thursday noon services will be Eucharist in person on the first Sunday of each month, Noon Prayer on Zoom the remaining Thursdays.)
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Change in Sunday Morning Mask Policy
Sunday Morning Mask Policy Revised 8/3/2021
Masks at indoor Sunday services are now required for those who are vaccinated and non-vaccinated.
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Prayer Ministry at Trinity Church
Prayer Jars and Prayer Request Forms are back in their regular spots: on the table in the South Narthex (hallway between Goodwin Hall and the Sanctuary) and inside the church on the table where you pick up bulletins after you enter Sigourney Street.
Private intercessory prayer is available with members of our Intercessory Prayer team in the side aisle while Communion is being distributed at the 10:00 AM service.
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Worship on Sunday, August 29th
Oh, how good and pleasant it is, when kindred live together in unity! Psalm 133:1
On Sunday, August 29th Trinity Church will join with others from across ECCT to worship at St. Monica’s Hartford (3575 Main St. Hartford, CT) at 10:30 A.M.
In case of inclement weather, the service will be moved inside with masks and social distancing. There will be no worship on that day at Trinity Church, 120 Sigourney St. at either 8:00 A.M. or 10:00 A.M.
We hope as many of you as possible with join us in worshiping with our friends at St. Monica’s.
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Voice of Trinity Deadline
The deadline for the next issue of The Voice is Sunday, August 15. Please send all materials for the August issue, which will cover all events and activities in September, to voice@trinityhartford.org by 5:00 p.m. on that date. Please have all materials for the August issue in on time so events at the start of our next program year can be properly publicized.
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Memorial Service for Gloria Cheyney
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Gloria Cheyney, who passed away in May 2020, will be held on Saturday, August 21 at 10:00 am in the church. All are welcome. Masks are required.
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Worship Ministries. Volunteers Needed!
As we move forward and gather for future services, please keep in mind all the Worship Ministries that help to create such wonderful services here at Trinity Church.
We are looking for volunteers for our Altar Guild, Usher and Flower Ministries. No previous experience is needed. If you would like more information, please contact Barbara Roos in the office and she will connect you with the ministry leader.
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Church by the Pond – August 21 – 2:00 P.M.
Church by the Pond is the Saturday worship service companion to the “Church Street Eats” feeding program in Bushnell Park, both coordinated by Christ Church Cathedral. Trinity is one of a number of area churches who participate in this ministry, and have since it began 10 years ago.
Trinity’s next opportunity to serve in this ministry is Saturday, August 21. We’ll participate in the worship service by the pond at 2:00, led by Rev. D. We will distribute lunches following the service, and should finish around 3:00.
Please come for as much of this time as you can – friends and families are welcome. Please contact me if you have questions.
Penny Pearson, on behalf of this ministry
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Giving Statements
Giving statements for the period ending June 30, 2021 were mailed on August 4th. Please allow several days for the post office to make deliveries. You will receive both your annual pledge statement and your Capital Campaign statement (if applicable) in one envelope. You can check your balance(s) on the statement(s).
We hope you have a chance to unplug this summer and enjoy some rest. So, a reminder: If you’re going away, please keep your pledge up to date.
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Save the Date:
Homecoming Sunday on September 12
Trinity Church will launch its new program year in style with a big (but responsibly safe) party on September 12 – an event we’re calling Homecoming Sunday. Following the 10 am service, there will be a wide range of activities, including:
- Delicious refreshments
- Fun games
- Guided tours of the Trinity Church buildings
- Prizes
- And, most importantly, the chance to see your Trinity Church brothers and sisters live and in three dimensions!
More information to follow, but for now please mark September 12 on your calendar. Even if you haven’t been coming to church physically because of the pandemic, please consider joining us in person for this celebration of the church home we have in our beautiful (and renovated) buildings, and especially in the hearts and lives of one another.
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A/V Guild
After taking a step back from recruitment to continue to refine the system, we are once again seeking volunteers to be a part of the A/V Guild. Don’t worry about your level of technical skill. If you can press a button on a remote control, then there’s a place for you on the team. If you would like more information, would like to volunteer, or would like to come watch the a/v guild at work on a Sunday to get a sense of what they do, please be in touch with Jake Troiano or Casey Rosseau.
Please email office@trinityhartford.org or call 860-527-8133 ext. 204 and Barbara Roos will provide contact information for Casey and Jake.
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Study on Religious Experiences, LGBTQ+ Identity, Allyship, Activism, and Health
Thomas Killian, Emma Fredrick, and Kimery Levering, are Assistant Professors of Psychology at Marist College. They wish to recruit participants for a research study on religious experiences, LGBTQ+ identity, allyship, activism, and health.
They are looking for people who currently practice or have previously practiced a religion AND identify as LGBTQ+ or as an ally to the LGBTQ+ community. They define LGBTQ+ ally as any person (including those who are members of the LGBTQ+ community) who actively supports or advocates for those who are LGBTQ+. The study is completely online and anonymous and should take 20-30 minutes to complete. You will be asked to respond to a number of questions related to current and previous religious beliefs and experiences, allyship and activism, identity, and mental and physical health.
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Trinity Book Group
For its next gathering, which will be in September, Trinity's Book Group has chosen The Story of More: How We Got to Climate Change and Where to Go from Here by Hope Jahren. In concise, highly readable chapters, the author takes us through the science behind the key inventions—from electric power to large-scale farming to automobiles—that, even as they help us, release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere like never before. She explains the current and projected consequences of global warming and the actions that we all can take to fight back. All are welcome to attend this meeting, which will be September 24th, 7 pm, which is expected to be in-person! Location TBA.
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The Church of the Good Shepherd is a small, multi-cultural, urban congregation housed in two remarkable historic buildings built by Elizabeth Colt. Worship comprises several weekly services in either English or Spanish. The church provides a range of services to families and individuals in the surrounding neighborhood, and its buildings are home to two other churches while providing meeting and event space for several other organizations.
We seek a Parish Administrator whose primary role will be to relieve the Rector of day-to-day responsibility for management of temporal aspects of the church. He or she will coordinate with engaged church members and members of our wider community to care for and make optimal use of church resources.
This is a part-time job averaging about 4 hours per day, 5 days per week for a total of 19 hours per week. Specific hours may change to accommodate the administrator’s needs and the needs of others. The Parish Administrator will work independently under the general supervision of the clergy. The wage range is $18-22/hour, depending on skills and experience. We reserve the right to split this position between two people in the event that one person is not able to fulfill all requirements of the position.
Read the full job description and apply on Indeed.com
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The Cora J. Belden Library presents Virtual Youth Programs in Acting and Storytelling and Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Parishioner Michael Okeke is collaborating once again with the Cora J. Belden Library in Rocky Hill to present two programs on Mondays in August.
Tell me ANOTHER Story: This on-line program via Zoom will present dramatic storytelling techniques and acting in a creative, new way! We'll listen to stories, play acting games and more. No prior acting experience is needed. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Call the library at 860-258-7621 to register.
Teen Volunteering Opportunity: This volunteer program is designed for ages 13 and up.
We will be learning improvisational techniques, pantomime, and voice manipulations in a relaxed and spontaneous atmosphere in order to participate in the 3:00 pm program, Tell me ANOTHER Story! You will log on at 2:30 pm- 1/2 hour before the start of each program for instructions. Call the library at 860-258-7621 to register.
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News from the Diocese
Click the links below to read up on what's going on in the Episcopal Church in Connecticut, and in our North Central Region.
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eVoice Deadline
All announcements should be submitted to George at chienga@sbcglobal.net by Thursday 9am for publication that week. Announcements that are submitted late will be held until the following week’s edition.
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Weekly Calendar
Sunday, August 15th Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
10:00 A.M. Holy Eucharist Rite II (Church)
5:00 P.M. Articles due to The Voice
Thursday, August 19th
Friday, August 20th
Saturday, August 21st
Sunday, August 22nd Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
10:00 A.M. Holy Eucharist Rite II (Church)
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120 Sigourney Street
Hartford, CT 06105
860.527.8133
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