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A Note From
our Rector Scott White
On Tuesday night, we held a Leadership Summit here at Trinity. It was a gathering of staff, vestry, and everyone who leads a ministry or group of one type or another. Over fifty people reflected on the ministries we lead and what brings us joy. “I love seeing others praise God,” said one. “The beauty takes my breath away,” said another. “Helping others find a safe place to say their prayers” – “Seeing the joy on children’s faces” – “Serving those in need.” We also considered how we might strengthen the ways we do things so that our ministries can thrive even more. We discussed ways to show gratitude and how to increase awareness of the myriad of opportunities for growth, prayer and service at Trinity.
Here’s one statistic that always catches me up short. On any given Sunday, when you include choir, ushers, chalice bearers, acolytes, readers, altar guild, linen guild, flower guild, welcome ministers, Sunday school teachers for youth, children and adults, there are anywhere from 125 to 150 volunteers at work! So many people are involved in praising God and sharing the good news at Trinity. True, the clergy are essential in preaching and celebrating the Eucharist, but our life at Trinity, from Sunday to Sunday, could not happen without you and the many, many ways you serve God and tell the Good News that Christ gave his life that we might have life forever.
As I prepare to take some time for rest and renewal, my thanksgiving overflows for you. May God bless, preserve and keep you.
By Grace,
Scott+
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Worship
Eucharist at 8 and 10:45, and a candlelight Celtic Evening Worship with Eucharist at 5:30. Breakfast is served in Tuton Hall from 9 to 9:30, and Christian Formation happens for all ages from 9:30 to 10:30. Also, there is Eucharist at the Church of the Advocate at 1:30.
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Coffee Hour
Coffee Hour happens immediately following the 10:45 service in the Church Street Courtyard. We look forward to seeing you there and especially welcoming all those visiting Trinity today.
To explain the trinity, St. Patrick is said to have pulled a shamrock from the ground, pointing to three leaves on a single stem. Today at coffee hour, in honor of Trinity Sunday, enjoy a shamrock cupcake!
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Trinity Ball caps and T-shirts
The Art Guild will hold a sale of Trinity t-shirts and Trinity caps today before and after the 10:45 service in the courtyard (or Tuton Hall depending on weather). Both are normally $20 but will be on SALE for $10 each. All proceeds go to Camp Henry/Lake Logan.
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Summer Schedule for
Trinity Offices
I want to let you know that we’ve made a decision to close Trinity’s office on Fridays during the month of June and July. And our Monday hours will be 9-4. Robyn McNeal has moved into the Assistant Finance role and is no longer in place in the reception area. Our amazing staff will be on vacation at various times this summer and until we are able to replace that position, we feel this is the best option. With prayers for a blessed summer. Scott+
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Trinity’s Summer Schedule begins June 11
when our 10:45a service moves to 10:00a. The full schedule for Sundays June 11 to August 20 will be:
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Eucharistic Prayer Rotation
During the summer, it is our tradition to experience all of the Eucharist Prayers in the Book of Common Prayer. We rotate and repeat, including the Rite I service (thee/thou language). The BCP is rich in liturgical expression and it blesses us. We will begin this rotation with Prayer A.
At your command all things came to be: the vast expanse of interstellar space, galaxies, suns, the planets in their courses, and this fragile earth, our island home. - Prayer C
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"Life at Trinity"
Psssst! Be sure to check out the new “Life at Trinity” video on the church homepage, trinityasheville.org! Thank you to Connie Wilson and Steve Bennett for their hard work over the past months putting this together.
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New Kitchen Ministry Lead
It is with great pleasure that the Church of the Advocate and Trinity Church welcome church member Paul Hatfield as the new Kitchen Ministry Lead. Paul, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in New York, has worked in the food industry most of his life. As a chef, he managed kitchens and foodservice operations in catering facilities and senior living communities. On the corporate side of the food industry, Paul has been a product development specialist and a regional sales manager. Apart from the food industry, he has also been a finish carpenter, garden designer and house painter. Currently, Paul is completing a Food Business Leadership degree from the Culinary Institute of America. And in January he will start a master’s degree program (online) with UNC Chapel Hill's Keenan-Flagler Business School, completing his Master’s of Accounting degree in mid-2025. Please welcome Paul as he serves our community by heading up Trinity’s breakfasts and other events throughout the year, as well as, leading food operations for the Church of the Advocate.
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New Parking Available on Sunday Mornings
Please note that we have made arrangements to have a new parking lot available to us on Sunday mornings. The lot is that of the Ravenscroft Office Suites on Ravenscroft Drive, across the street from Trinity. The address is 29 Ravenscroft Drive. There will be a sign out front on Sundays to signify parking for Trinity Church. Trinitarians who do not have difficulty walking may choose to park here to leave more parking close to the church for those who have mobility issues and to welcome newcomers.
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Vicar, Church of the Advocate/Assistant Rector, Trinity Episcopal Church, Email Scott White at scott@trinityasheville.org including a cover letter, OTM, and resume.
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Program Assistant, Trinity - the position description may be found at trinityasheville.org/staff - send cover letter and resume to Jo Rice at jo@trinityasheville.org
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Adult Forum
Sundays at 9:30a
The Cherokee Nation and Christianity
June 4
with James Bradley Trinity member and Tribal Elder of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee
more information on Adult Forums >>>
Parents in Conversation
Joining Adult Forum for
The Cherokee Nation and Christianity
9:30a
more information on PIC >>>
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Stories That Matter
Please read the latest edition by clicking the link on the website homepage or by clicking: Stories that Matter. Among the new stories: Creation Care Group has been hard at work caring for our grounds!
Do you have something wonderful to share? An interesting story? Celebrating a momentous occasion? Please reach out to Nanette Popa by email: nanette@trinityasheville.org to be featured in your own edition of Stories that Matter.
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Sundays | Daughters of the King (monthly after the 10:45 service)
Tuesday 9:30a | Women’s Bible Study (open to all women) (on hiatus for the summer)
Tuesday 10:00a | Second Chapter Book Group (Second Tuesday)
Wednesday 6:30p | Becoming Beloved Community Book Group (Third Wednesday)
Thursday 7:00p | Rector’s Online Bible Study (on hiatus for the summer)
Friday 1:00p | Trinity Caregivers’ Group (Second Friday)
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Save the Dates!
Men's Retreat October 7-8, 2023
Rise Against Hunger meal packing event, Sunday, October 15, 2023 between the 8:00 and 10:45 services.
Day Retreat for Rest, Renewal, and Connection, October 28 at Lake Logan
Women’s Retreat at Valle Crucis with Rev. Dr. Lauren Winner, April 12-14
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VBS Summer 2023 is open for registration! Dates are June 26-29 from Nine am-noon. You can register your
child OR register to volunteer.
Collection of Items Needed for VBS. We need the following items for our VBS on June 26-29.
Paper towel and toilet paper tubes, clean tin cans, empty juice and milk cartons, and styrofoam (as what is used for packing electronics.)
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Sundays 9-12p | Nursery Open
Sundays 9:30a | Sunday School for All Ages
Sundays 10:30a | Children’s Hour (3-5 yrs) before going into church for Eucharist
Sundays 10:45 | Acolyte Ministry for the 10:45 service (Children and Youth)
Wednesdays 5:00p | Children’s Choir
Summer Experiences
June 11 | End of the Year Pool Party for Youth (more info)
June 25-26 | Vacation Bible School at Trinity
July 10-13 | Middle School Summer Experience “Appalachian Regional Ministry”
July 21-27 | High School Summer Experience “Blue Theology”
July 4-9 | Episcopal Youth Event, Baltimore, MD
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Office Volunteers Needed
Welcome visitors who come to the office, answer the phone, help prepare mailings, and more. It is possible to create your own schedule of helping, including days and times. This position helps immensely in letting staff and clergy concentrate on their responsibilities through the day. The usual time periods are either 9a-12:30p or 12:30p-4:00p but any amount of time is appreciated, so if you have an hour or so free that is also a big help.
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Have you ever thought about your digital carbon footprint? If digital technology were a country, it would be the world’s third-highest consumer of electricity behind China and United States. Here’s one thing you can do to cut it down.
Choose your search engine wisely. One online search uses about as much electricity as a light bulb left on for 35 minutes. Google is working hard to make all its data centers (and therefore searches) carbon-free, but the search engine Ecosia [www.ecosia.org] is a few steps ahead. It uses its ad revenue to plant trees. It’s planted over 175 million of them so far!
(Thanks to Katherine Hayhoe for this tip!)
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Interested in Creation Care? Join Trinity’s newly forming creation care committee.
Contact Amy for details (amy@trinityasheville.org)
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Episcopal Relief and Development
Relief for Turkey, Ukraine, and other National and International Concerns
Trinity partners with Episcopal Relief and Development to respond to national and international disasters. You can make your donation with a check payable to Trinity Church earmarked ERD (Episcopal Relief and Development) and the word “Turkey” or "Ukraine" or donate online by choosing Episcopal Relief and Development from the drop-down menu. Please add “Turkey” or "Ukraine" to the memo line.
CLICK HERE TO DONATE.
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Donations
You can make your donation to Trinity by any means that is convenient for you. Our address is 60 Church Street, Asheville, NC, 28801. Our website has a “Donate” button in the upper right-hand corner (be sure to choose the right fund from the drop-down box). It works well on any mobile device (trinityasheville.org). CLICK HERE TO DONATE.
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