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A Note from Sadie McNair

Interim Dir. of Camp Henry &

the Outdoor School


This Sunday, Sadie McNair will lead our Parents in Conversation class, discuss Camp Henry opportunities during the 10:45 service announcements, and answer questions in Coffee Hour.


Here is a little information about Sadie:


"I am a cradle Episcopalian born and raised in the Diocese of WNC and at Camp Henry. I graduated from UNC Charlotte with a degree in Music Education and served on Camp Henry's staff for five summers. I love hiking, playing pickleball, line dancing, reading, traveling, and going on walks with my dog, Sully. My first summer at Camp Henry was when I was six months old (my dad was the director then), and I went to camp every summer I possibly could! My favorite parts of camp are singing and dancing every morning, swimming in Lake Logan, and doing the slip n' slide. Camp Henry has shaped my faith throughout my life and created many of my strongest friendships. I believe Camp Henry is one of the most special places on earth where everyone can feel true belonging and unconditional love."


If you would like to register for Camp Henry, here is the link: lakelogan.org/camphenry



From destruction comes hope


The cross at the front of the church was made by Byron Ellen Shaw of debris from the River Arts District after Hurricane Helene and represents our hope that through Jesus, all things are being made new.  

Worship


Each Sunday, we celebrate the Eucharist at 8:00 and 10:45. Breakfast is served from 9:00 to 9:30, Christian Formation for all ages takes place from 9:30 to 10:30, and our Nursery is open from 9:15 to 12:00. We host a coffee hour after the 10:45 service in the Church Street Courtyard.

The Church of the Advocate opens at 1:00 and celebrates the Eucharist at 1:30, and we celebrate a candlelight Celtic Eucharist service in the church at 5:30. 

This Sunday's Adult Forum:

Rector's Choice


We have one Sunday in between Jennine’s class and a new class that will begin next week. Come to Sunday’s forum titled the Rector’s Choice. Join Scott for this one-off class that will be both a surprise and an interesting conversation and consideration of the Gospel of Grace

Parents in Conversation


9:30-10:45 in the Clark Room. All are welcome to join this group for informal conversation about life, faith, and (sometimes) parenting. This Sunday, Sadie McNair, Interim Camp Henry Director, will be joining the class to discuss Camp Henry and Lake Logan.

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Easter Dedications and Memorials


Easter Dedications and Memorials: As is our custom, we invite you to make a donation in thanksgiving for a loved one or as a memorial for a loved one who has died. The Easter bulletin, which will be published and provided to all, will include their names. Your gift, as always, helps to adorn Trinity with decoration and music (including brass) for our Easter celebration. Giving envelopes are in the pews, or you can give online at trinityasheville.org/easter-dedications or by scanning this QR Code. Deadline is April 13.

Thank You


We extend our thanks to Mary Jane Gregg for preparing the homemade communion bread for the season of Lent.

Adult Forum April 6 and 13: Beyond Boundaries


In a divided world, how do we practice empathy and stay connected across differences? In this two-part series, Melinda Bullen and Todd Lester invite participants to explore tools for cultivating curiosity, fostering compassion, and engaging in meaningful conversations—even when disagreement runs deep.

April 6 with Melinda Bullen (The Courage to Connect). Melinda Bullen is a seasoned facilitator with over 20 years of experience in public higher education and municipal service. After Helene, she joined FEMA to support long-term recovery in Western North Carolina. An Asheville resident and Trinity member, Melinda volunteers with Blue Ridge Public Radio (BPR) and the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP). She’s also an avid arts supporter who finds inspiration in the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

April 13 with Todd Lester (Depolarizing Within). Todd Lester is a Braver Angels moderator, ambassador, and leadership team member for the Braver Angels WNC alliance. He brings 15 years of experience with The Mediation Center in Asheville, where he has served as a volunteer, board member, and now staff member, helping people navigate conflict through conversation. Todd holds an MS in Counseling from Western Carolina University and a BS in Business from SUNY Buffalo. He enjoys launching small businesses, traveling, meditating, telling embarrassing stories, and being an amateur musician.

Mid-week Lenten Offerings

March 12 - April 9


Our mid-week Lenten program will include two offerings: 


A mid-day Guest Preaching Series at the Wednesday Eucharist followed by an informal question and answer session and lunch in Tuton Hall. 12:15 pm.

April 2 The Rev. Dr. Lauren Winner, Duke professor and Vicar of St. Joseph’s 

Please click here for bios.

April 9 The Right Rev. Kevin Brown, Bishop of Delaware and Asheville native

A Wednesday evening Lenten Supper Club, “Stories with Jesus,” will meet from 5:30 to 6:30 at the church. Contact Amy+ with questions.

Yoga in Lent

Tuton Hall

March 23, 20 and April 6 and 13


Yoga for Lent - March 23, 30, April 6 and 13, 4:00 - 5:00 in Tuton Hall. Please come in through the Tuton Hall stairway. We invite you to practice yoga at Trinity this Lenten season. Join Mary Catherine Scott and Missy Sherburne for a donation-based Gentle Flow Yoga Class from 4-5 pm on Sundays. Classes will be geared toward individuals of all experience levels. Bring your yoga mat (s) (we‘ll have a few as well) and a blanket. 

We invite you to donate to the Hurricane Helene Relief Fund at Trinity if you wish. This is entirely optional.

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“Tell Me the Truth About Racism”


A Lenten Luncheon and Program for Families of Children and Youth - This Sunday is the last one in the series, March 30th after the 10:45 service in Tuton Hall. “Tell Me the Truth About Racism” is a series of stories that frames racism through the lens of the Christian faith.

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Scotland Pilgrimage with Fr. Scott


The Rector is leading a Pilgrimage for Trinity: Celtic Christianity in Scotland, September 3-12. This begins what we hope to be a new opportunity for adult pilgrimage at Trinity. Click "More information" for details or call the Rector at the church office or at scott@trinityasheville.org.

Creation Care


Be sure to join us for “Building a Better Tomorrow: Understanding extremes of the changing climate to better protect our community,” Tuesday, April 8 at 11 am in Tuton Hall with Kathleen Biggins, founder and president of C-Change Conversations, a nonprofit that promotes non-partisan discussions about the science and effects of climate change.

Biggins will be preceded by Zeb Smathers, the mayor of Canton and one of 25 members appointed to Gov. Josh Stein’s Rebuilding Western North Carolina Advisory Committee. Smathers will present an update on efforts to recover from the devastation of Tropical Storm Helene six months ago. This event is free and open to the public, so bring your friends and neighbors. 

Calling all crafters


If you knit, crochet, needlepoint, or do fiber arts or handicrafts of any kind, join The Needlers on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 4 pm in the Clark Room. Note: we WILL meet on Palm Sunday, but we will not meet on the fourth Sunday of April. Contact Lorrie Weeks or Rev. Amy for more information.

Additional Parking


Additional parking spaces are available at the Ravenscroft Office Suites at 29 Ravenscroft Drive, across the street from Trinity. A sign signifies parking for Trinity Church. Please leave parking closest to the church for those with difficulty walking.   

Entrance for Worship


During the 10:45 service, there is only one entrance into the Trinity Church campus, the main gate entrance on Church Street. At 10:45, the office doors and doors leading to the Tuton Hall stairway will automatically lock. Reducing access points while most of us are occupied in the church is a highly recommended way to enhance overall security. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.


Women’s Bible Study


The Women’s Bible Study meets on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 10:45 in the conference room. It is open to all women.

Rector's Bible Study


Join the Rector’s Bible Study for this Lenten study of Saint Paul’s letter to the church in Galatia. A short book of only 149 verses, this letter stands out as a primary way Paul, and we, understand how God’s grace in Jesus shapes our faith. All are welcome to join, even if you have not been a part of it in the past. This new study began on Thursday, March 6. This is an online study that meets via Zoom for one hour only, from 7 to 8 p.m. An email with joining information is sent out each Thursday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. for those on the list. To be added to the group for this study and receive regular notifications, CLICK HERE.

Registration is now Open


RESTORING & PROTECTING ASHEVILLE: Science and Storytelling Show Us How. This spring speaker series is brought to us by Trinity, the French Broad River Garden Club, and the McCullough Institute of UNCA.

  • Kathleen Biggins, Founder and President of C-Change Conversations “Building a Better Tomorrow: Understanding extremes of the changing climate to better protect our community” Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 11AM, Tuton Hall



  • Margaret Renkl, Bestselling Author and Contributing Opinion Writer, The New York Times “Finding Hope in the Age of Climate Change” Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10AM, UNCA Highsmith Hall, Blue Ridge Room
  • Jeff Chu,  Journalist and Editor-at-Large for Travel + Leisure, author of Good Soil “Conversations about Nature, Heritage, and Belonging: a reading and Q&A”Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 7PM, Tuton Hall.
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NURSERY CARE 


Nursery care is offered for infants through 3-year-olds who are not fully potty trained. The nursery opens at 9:15 and continues until the end of the 10:45 service.

GODLY PLAY 9:30-10:30


Godly Play takes place during the Sunday formation hour from 9:30-10:30. There are three classes: Godly Play 1-for 3-year-olds that are fully potty trained through PreK; Godly Play 2- Kindergarten through 2nd grade; Rite in the Middle-3rd-5th grades.

These classes are located in the downstairs children’s area (enter the church through the doors on the covered porch by the playground and immediately head down the stairs).

Children's Hour 10:30-11:30


There is a separate worship service (The Children’s Hour) for children ages 3 (potty trained) through 2nd grade from 1030 to 11:30. We head straight to the Undercroft after our Sunday School classes and then to the Redwood Chapel for our worship service. (For children not at Sunday School, simply meet us in the Undercroft at 10:30)  We join parents upstairs after The Peace.

Cherub Choir


Cherub Choir meets on Wednesdays from 5:00 to 5:30. It is open to children from K-3rd grade, and previous musical experience is optional. The choir will sing for 10:45 worship every 4-8 weeks throughout the school year. For more information, please contact Kevin Seal at the church office. 


Youth Choir


We are starting a new Youth Choir! Rehearsals will begin on Sunday, March 16. Rehearsals will be from 6:30-7:30 PM on Sunday evenings in our choir room. The choir is open to all youth in grades 4-12. 3rd graders may be admitted with director permission. The choir will be directed by Dr. Kevin Seal, and will sing periodically at 10:45 AM worship. For more information, email Dr. Kevin at kevin@trinityasheville.org or call the church offices.  

Middle School Class (grades 6-7) 9:30-10:30a


Middle School meets in Trinity’s youth area from 9:30 to 10:30. The classroom is accessible from the stairs to the right of the Tuton Hall kitchen or from the outside door into the same stairway. The classroom is on the left, past the game room. If you have any questions, please contact Nanette Popa at the church office.


High School Class (grades 8-12) 9:30-10:30a


The HS class meets in Trinity’s youth area from 9:30 to 10:30. The classroom is accessible from the stairs to the right of the Tuton Hall kitchen or from the outside door into the same stairway. The classroom is the first room on the right of the youth kitchen. If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Cox.

Trinity EYC & Tourists Baseball


EYC (grades 6-12) will be attending an Asheville Tourists Baseball game on Sunday, April 27 at 1:05 pm. Tickets are $16.50 per person. We will eat a quick lunch in Tuton Hall after the 10:45 service. Then, we walk to the ballpark. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER by April 24.

2nd Chapter Book Group


The 2nd Chapter Book Group is a traditional ladies’ group that meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 10:00 in the Clark Room. Dates for 2025: Apr 10, June 12, Aug 14, Oct 9, and Dec 11. Apr 10 Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson (Cheryl Paben, leader); Jun 12 All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley (Lynn Marie Kramp, leader), Aug 14 Theo of Golden by Allen Levi (Nancy Dexter, leader), and Oct 9 The Indigo Girl by Natasha Boyd (Barbara Setzer, leader). For more information, please contact Barbara Fotinos at bfotinos@gmail.com.

Caregivers


The Trinity Caregivers’ Group meets by Zoom every second Friday. We welcome all who care for a loved one(s), local or at a distance, diagnosed with some form of dementia. We share challenges and experiences. Dr. Corkie Morrill is a retired gereopsychologist, and Peggy Buchanan is a retired Deacon and nurse. They facilitate the group. Corkie Morrill 828-684-3972, corkiemorrill@charter.net.

Becoming Beloved Book Club (Wednesday evenings) 


Facilitators Sharon Lechner and Page McCorkle invite you to the Becoming Beloved Community book group. Members discuss the intersection of social and environmental justice with the dominant culture of white supremacy. This group is currently on hiatus. Email pageconnermccorkle@gmail.com with questions.

Handbells


The Trinity Handbell Choir rehearses on Mondays from 4:30-5:30 PM. The ensemble rings periodically at 10:45 AM Worship on Sunday mornings and for special events throughout the year. Some knowledge of music reading is a requirement to join, but beyond that, all are welcome! Contact Dr. Kevin Seal at kevin@trinityasheville.org or the church offices for more details. 

Stories That Matter


Trinity Stories That Matter is our blog that highlights member interest pieces, such as weddings, births, achievements, celebrations, graduations, the death of an extended family member, and past and some upcoming special events. Read the latest edition by clicking the link on the website homepage or Stories That Matter | Trinity Episcopal. Please email Nanette Popa (nanette@trinityasheville.org) to share your story.

Volunteer

Check out Trinity’s website to learn more about opportunities to serve the church and world.

Trinity Cooking Team for Transformation Village


Trinity has a team that cooks for Transformation Village, a ministry of ABCCM that provides up to 100 beds for homeless women, mothers, children, and veterans. We need up to ten volunteers. Contact Debbie Cox to let her know you’d like to help:

debbie@trinityasheville.org.


ABCCM


ABCCM is a significant ministry in our community; our Rector is on the board, and there are many opportunities to volunteer. Explore those opportunities here.

Office Volunteer


Many of our regular volunteers are out of town. If you are able to volunteer at the Trinity office, please contact Ken Wilson at ken@trinityasheville.org.

Lake Logan


Trinity volunteers travel to Lake Logan every Thursday for service and fellowship to paint cabins, repair furniture, sew curtains, and landscape. Contact Carlyn Pheil  (carlynpheil@gmail.com) or Fred Fairhead (fredfairhead@att.net) to learn about volunteering for hurricane clean up work.

A.R.M.


The Appalachian Regional Ministry (ARM) is a partnership with churches and other leaders in Graham County, one of the poorest in our region. We travel to Robbinsville monthly to cook, distribute food, and work with community leaders in other ways. We welcome your presence! Contact the church office to reach Tom Goodrich.


Can You Beat an Egg?


Help cook and serve breakfast from 8:00 to 9:30 on Sundays. Paul Hatfield and Debbie Cox do most of the work, but help scrambling eggs or flipping pancakes is greatly appreciated! Sign up on the bulletin board in Tuton Hall or contact Debbie Cox at debbie@trinityasheville.org.

Church of the Advocate


Every Sunday after the 10:45 service, the Church of the Advocate can use your help to serve a meal to the unhoused community. No cooking skill is needed—contact the Rev. Mike Reardon at mreardon@reddooravl.org.

Give

You can donate to Trinity however is convenient for you. Our address is 60 Church Street, Asheville, NC, 28801. Text “trinityavl” to 73256. You can also use the “Give” button on our website. Thank you.

Trinity Clergy, Staff, and Vestry

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Prayer List

The Following Immediate and Ongoing Prayer concerns remain for a period of six weeks 

unless they are intentionally renewed by calling the church office. 


Immediate Concerns: Cerys Wakeman, Tommy Myer, George Ahrens, Tonya Fotinos, Cissie Stevens, David Curtis, Mark Stephens, Anne Dowling, Dave Hensley,

Laurie Hamilton, Jane Clark, Carol MacRae, Carol Jacobson, and Mary Downward


Those Who have Died: Nick Sparks (father of Jill Sparks)


Ongoing Concerns: Molly Gray (granddaughter of Sam & Paul Faeth)


Homebound Parishioners & Those in Healthcare Facilities: 

Lynne Diehl, Evelyn Hemphill, Gus Boone, Karen Taylor, Clare & Hugh Stephens


For Those in Service to Our Country: Lt. Cmdr. Alexander M. Ford (son of John Mark and Charlene Ford), WO. Brendan Gilbert (grandson of Curt Gilbert); Davis N. Graham, Lieutenant J.G. (grandson of Jane Clark), Captain Brooks Jarnigan, Army Intelligence (nephew of Dale & Cindy Carroll); Col. Jon C. McDaniel, U.S.M.C. (son of Mr. & Mrs. R. Allison McDaniel), Adrienne Welker, US Navy Band (daughter of Leslie Welker), Gerald Welker, Jr, US Air Force Band (son of Leslie Welker), SN John Work, US Navy (son of Becky & Jack Work)


Birthdays: Carol MacRae (3/23), Thompson Goodrum III, Ralph Simpson, Spencer Bock,

Jerry Grant, Ashly Maag, Emilie White, Walker Hornthal, Allison Imes,Leigh Langford, Elizabeth Upchurch, Lauren Wallace, Mike Ray, Corey Collins, Rheta Courtney,

Roger Dexter, Sandy Newes, Mary Bruce Woody


Anniversaries: William & LeeAnne Brafford