THIS Sunday 10:00 Online Worship. 11:00 Virtual Coffee Hour. Wednesday 12:10 Midweek Eucharist on Hiatus. May 1, 2020 MESSAGE FROM LISA Seeking Perspective Beloved Friends, The power of perspective. That’s what I am thinking about today. That is what I am praying for in this season of discontinuity. That is what feels both imminent and illusive sometimes within the same day, or even the same hour. What is perspective? Simply put: the ability to reframe a situation- to […] STAY CONNECTED Compline: Friday, 5/1 at 7PM Via Zoom Join us TONIGHT for Compline!!! The offering of prayer late in the evening, by laity, religious orders or clergy, often called Compline, has sometimes been described as the ‘goodnight prayer of the Church’. It rounds off the day and prepares us for a quiet night. This Sunday, May 3 | Easter IV 10:00 WorshipWe will offer an online worship service at STAY INFORMED A Pastoral Letter from the Bishop A Pastoral Letter from the Bishop Friday, April 24, 2020 Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, First and most importantly, please know that each of you and those you love are in my prayers daily. My appreciation and admiration for all you are doing to remain connected pastorally and spiritually with one another, and with the communities you continue to serve so faithfully, is without end. The lay and clergy leadership exhibited during this challenging time is encouraging and inspiring, and Forward Movement: Day By Day (May- July) Devotionals Please click HERE to sign up to receive a PRINTED copy of the May – July Forward Movement: Day By Day Daily Devotional. We will mail these to your homes, free of charge. On the sign up, include your Name, Email and Mailing Address. Please email Director of Operations, Heather Meyer, if you
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THIS Sunday10:00 Online Worship. 11:00 Virtual Coffee Hour.
Wednesday12:10 Midweek Eucharist on Hiatus.
May 1, 2020
MESSAGE FROM LISA
Seeking PerspectiveBeloved Friends, Thepower of perspective.That’s what I amthinking about today.That is what I ampraying for in thisseason ofdiscontinuity. That iswhat feels bothimminent and illusivesometimes within the
same day, or even the same hour. What isperspective? Simply put: the ability to reframe asituation- to […]
STAY CONNECTED
Compline: Friday, 5/1 at 7PM ViaZoom
Join us TONIGHT forCompline!!! Theoffering of prayer latein the evening, bylaity, religious ordersor clergy, often calledCompline, hassometimes beendescribed as the
‘goodnight prayer of the Church’. It rounds off the dayand prepares us for a quiet night.
This Sunday, May 3 | Easter IV10:00 WorshipWe willoffer an onlineworship service at
STAY INFORMED
A Pastoral Letter from the BishopA Pastoral Letter fromthe Bishop Friday, April24, 2020 Dear sistersand brothers in Christ,First and mostimportantly, pleaseknow that each of youand those you love arein my prayers daily. Myappreciation andadmiration for all youare doing to remain
connected pastorally and spiritually with oneanother, and with the communities you continueto serve so faithfully, is without end. The lay andclergy leadership exhibited during thischallenging time is encouraging and inspiring,and
Forward Movement: Day By Day (May-July) Devotionals
Please click HEREto sign up to receivea PRINTED copy ofthe May –July ForwardMovement: Day ByDay DailyDevotional. We willmail these to yourhomes, free ofcharge. On the signup, include your
Name, Email and Mailing Address. Please emailDirector of Operations, Heather Meyer, if you
10:00am. You canclick HERE to viewthe Trinity@Homepage on our website,or HERE to view ouronline worship directlyfrom Facebook. You
can follow along to during our 10:00 online worshipservice with our digital bulletin. 11:00 Coffee HourWewill offer a 30 minute […]
Virtual Coffee Hour: Sunday 5/3 at11AM Via Zoom
11:00 Virtual Coffee HourWewill offer a 30-minute virtualCoffee Hour this week followingour 10:00 online worshipservice. Follow the Zoom dial-ininformation below to join us at11:00 for coffee andconversation. Zoom VirtualCoffee HourWhen: Sunday,May 3, 2020 11:00 AM EasternTimeMeeting ID: 834 31161384 Join Zoom Meeting byclicking […]
Lectio Divina: Wednesday 5/6 at 7PMVia Zoom
Lectio Divina: Prayingthe Scriptures
Together Wednesdays at 7:00PM via Zoom MeetingsJoin us on Zoom each Wednesday evening from 7:00-8:00PM for a time of Lectio Divina, an ancientcontemplative practice of engaging the Scriptures.Each week, we will read together a portion of theGospel text for the upcoming Sunday and be led in atime of […]
Men’s Bible Study: 5/9 at 9AM ViaZoom
Men's Bible Study willmeet on Saturday,May 9th at 9:00am viaZoom Meetings. Allmen in the Trinitycommunity and theirguests are welcome!
DIOCESE OF OHIO
Soul Tending VirtualRetreat- Bellwether Farm, in
have any questions!
Music from TrinityTune in and enjoythe musical offeringsfrom our CanterburyChoir, Jobst ChoralScholars andfriends! We'refeaturing music fromour services Pre-
COVID, our Evening Benedictions fromFacebook, and music videos from our OnlineWorship Services.
Trinity’s Daily BreadAs a community offaith, we are calledto love and be loved;to serve and beserved, to give andto receive. In short,we don’t wantanyone to “fallbehind or drop out.”In this season ofconnecting in newways, we are
introducing Trinity’s Daily Bread.
Thank You!!We’d like to shareour deepestgratitude to those inour Trinitycommunity that have-and that will- sharetheir time and voices
for our Sunday online worship services. To themusicians, liturgical team, technical experts, andthe individuals and families in our faithcommunity- THANK YOU for lending us yourtime, talent and love!
Trinity Card GuildWe could use YOURhelp!!! Every week, agroup of a dozen ormore people havebeen writing andmailing cards tomembers of ourcongregation, filledwith messages of
love and hope, creating a sense of connection inour faith community while we are unable togather in-person. The Card Guild will continue to[…]
partnership with some churches inour diocese, are putting together aSoul Tending, a virtual retreat held
on May 17. During the retreat, the Rev. AnitaAmstutz, a Mennonite minister, will inviteattendees to explore their soul's deepest longings.The day will also offer opportunity to experienceSabbath activities which will nurture and nourishour inner landscape. Bellwether Farm will be thesetting with explorations into garden walks, thebarn chapel, yoga, art and much more. Set asidea Sabbath for renewal in the midst of thispandemic. While this event is free, registration isrequested. Any questions can be directed to theRev. Daniel Orr at: [email protected]
EPISCOPAL NEWS SERVICE
Church of England launchescampaign to help families praytogether
[Church of England] As the archbishop of Canterburyprepares to lead the “largest ever” school assembly,the Church of England has today launched a newprogram to make prayer a […]
The post Church of England launches campaign tohelp families pray together appeared first onEpiscopal News Service.
Next To New willremain closed duringthe month of May. Wewill reassess thepossibility ofreopening in earlyJune later this month,while maintaining thecurrent health andsafety guidelines setforth by local andstate orders, the
Episcopal Diocese of Ohio, and the leadershipat Trinity Episcopal Church. The health andsafety […]
Community Breakfast SuspendedDue to theincreasing risktowards the healthand safety of ourvolunteers, we feelthat it is time tomake the very harddecision to suspendour Sundaybreakfast distributionto help reduceexposure to and
spread of the Coronavirus. We plan to resumeas soon as it is safe for all of us […]
THIS Sunday10:00 Online Worship. 11:00 Virtual Coffee Hour.
Wednesday12:10 Midweek Eucharist on Hiatus.
May 8, 2020
MESSAGE FROM LISA
Hope for Troubled HeartsBeloved friends, ThisSunday we will hearthe portion of thestory of Jesus’ lastdays among us inwhich he implores hisdisciples, his friends,“Do not let your heartsbe troubled.” They arepowerful wordsoffered by Jesus onthis night as hegathers them one lasttime for a meal and to
[…]
STAY CONNECTED
Compline: Friday, 5/8 at 9PM ViaZoom
Starting TONIGHT onFriday, May 8,compline will start at9:00 pm so that wecan all enjoy thelonger hours ofdaylight after dinner.(Having it at 9:00 pmalso puts the prayer
closer to the traditional time it is offered.) We'llconnect via Zoom Meetings every Friday eveningwhile Trinity's in-person gatherings are suspendeddue to COVID-19 related restrictions. When you jointhe Zoom call, we will be starting with some quiet timeso that we can center ourselves before we begin ourprayers.
STAY INFORMED
Trinity’s Daily BreadAs a community offaith, we are calledto love and be loved;to serve and beserved, to give andto receive. In short,we don’t wantanyone to “fallbehind or drop out.”In this season ofconnecting in newways, we are
introducing Trinity’s Daily Bread.
Next To New – Donation Drop Day!Finishing up yourspring cleaning?Looking forsomewhere local todonate your gentlyused clothing andhousewares? Next ToNew Resale Shop ishere for you! WhileNext To New willremain closed to thepublic during the
month of May, we will be accepting donationsfrom 4:00PM to 6:00PM on Friday, May 15th.We […]
Forward Movement: Day By Day (May-July) Devotionals
Men's Bible Study willmeet TOMORROW,Saturday, May 9th at9:00am via ZoomMeetings. All men inthe Trinity communityand their guests arewelcome!
This Sunday, May 10 | Easter V10:00 WorshipWe willoffer an onlineworship service at10:00am. You canclick HERE to viewthe online worshipservice from ourTrinity@Home pageon our website, orHERE to view our
online worship directly from Facebook. You can followalong to during our 10:00 online worship service withour digital bulletin. 11:00 Coffee HourWe […]
Virtual Coffee Hour: Sunday 5/10 at11AM Via Zoom
We will offer a 30-minute virtualCoffee Hour this week followingour 10:00 online worshipservice. Follow the Zoom dial-ininformation below to join us at11:00 for coffee andconversation.
Lectio Divina: Wednesday 5/13 at7PM Via Zoom
Join us on Zoom eachWednesday eveningfrom 7:00-8:00PM fora time of LectioDivina, an ancientcontemplativepractice of engagingthe Scriptures. Eachweek, we will readtogether a portion ofthe Gospel text for the
upcoming Sunday and be led in a time of reflection,sharing, silence, and prayer. No reading orpreparation necessary—just show up when you areable and come as you are, with your whole heart andsoul.
Sacred Ground SeriesSacred Ground is afilm- and readings-based dialogue series
to sign up to receivea PRINTED copy ofthe May –July ForwardMovement: Day ByDay DailyDevotional. We willmail these to yourhomes, free ofcharge. On the signup, include your
Name, Email and Mailing Address. Please emailDirector of Operations, Heather Meyer, if youhave any questions!
Music from TrinityTune in and enjoythe musical offeringsfrom our CanterburyChoir, Jobst ChoralScholars andfriends! We'refeaturing music fromour services Pre-
COVID, our Evening Benedictions fromFacebook, and music videos from our OnlineWorship Services.
Thank You!!We’d like to shareour deepestgratitude to those inour Trinitycommunity that have-and that will- sharetheir time and voices
for our Sunday online worship services. To themusicians, liturgical team, technical experts, andthe individuals and families in our faithcommunity- THANK YOU for lending us yourtime, talent and love!
Trinity Card GuildWe could use YOURhelp!!! Every week, agroup of a dozen ormore people havebeen writing andmailing cards tomembers of ourcongregation, filledwith messages of
love and hope, creating a sense of connection inour faith community while we are unable togather in-person. The Card Guild will continue to[…]
Community Breakfast SuspendedDue to theincreasing risktowards the healthand safety of our
on race, grounded infaith. Small groupsare invited to walkthrough chapters ofAmerica’s history of
race and racism, while weaving in threads of familystory, economic class, and political and regionalidentity. The 10-part series is built around a powerfulonline curriculum of documentary films and readingsthat focus on Indigenous, Black, Latino, andAsian/Pacific American histories as they intersect withEuropean American histories.
DIOCESE OF OHIO
Soul Tending VirtualRetreat- Bellwether Farm, inpartnership with some churches inour diocese, are putting together aSoul Tending, a virtual retreat held
on May 17. During the retreat, the Rev. AnitaAmstutz, a Mennonite minister, will inviteattendees to explore their soul's deepest longings.The day will also offer opportunity to experienceSabbath activities which will nurture and nourishour inner landscape. Bellwether Farm will be thesetting with explorations into garden walks, thebarn chapel, yoga, art and much more. Set asidea Sabbath for renewal in the midst of thispandemic. While this event is free, registration isrequested. Any questions can be directed to theRev. Daniel Orr at: [email protected]
volunteers, we feelthat it is time tomake the very harddecision to suspendour Sundaybreakfast distributionto help reduceexposure to and
spread of the Coronavirus. We plan to resumeas soon as it is safe for all of us […]
EPISCOPAL NEWS SERVICE
New Jersey’s Episcopal bishops issuejoint pastoral letter on COVID-19’sdisparate impact on persons of color
[Dioceses of Newark and New Jersey] The Rt. Rev.Carlye J. Hughes, bishop of Newark, and the Rt. Rev.William H. Stokes, bishop of New Jersey, have issued ajoint […]
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THIS Sunday10:00 Online Worship. 11:00 Virtual Coffee Hour.
Wednesday12:10 Midweek Eucharist on Hiatus.
May 15, 2020
MESSAGE FROM LISA
What Would Love Do?Beloved Friends- Thispast Wednesday Iattended our annualdiocesan clergyconference, albeit in avery different way. For6 hours, 90 Episcopalclergy from ourchurches in northernOhio filled 4 Zoomscreens to gather fortime together witheach other, our
Diocesan Bishop, The Rt. Rev. Mark Hollingsworth,Jr. and our special guest, […]
TRINITY@HOME
Next To New – Donation Drop: Friday,5/15 at 4PM
While Next To New willremain closed to thepublic during the monthof May, we will beaccepting donationsfrom 4:00PM to6:00PM on TODAY,May 15th. We willcollect the donationsthrough the northbasement-entrance ofoff N. St. Clair Street,marked St. Mark'sChapel. A volunteer
can assist in unloading...
Compline: Friday, 5/15 at 9PM ViaZoom
Starting TONIGHT onFriday, May 8,compline will start at9:00 pm so that wecan all enjoy thelonger hours ofdaylight after dinner.(Having it at 9:00 pmalso puts the prayer
STAY INFORMED
Trinity Building Partner UpdateFriday, May 15, 2020 Beloved Members of Trinity, Trinity’s gorgeous Gothic building gives us many reasons to be grateful,including space to offer to the wider community. Of course, the building also requires much of us- in terms of time, talent and treasure. Even aside from our extraordinary issues (who in
this parish can say “plaza” without flinching?),we recognize our beloved, historic building deserves consistent maintenanceand care. Mindful of the need to balance our joy […]
Recognizing Our GraduatesOn Sunday, June7th, we willrecognize those thatare graduating orcompleting aprogram during ourSundayTrinity@Home onlineworship service.
Please email Lynzi Miller<[email protected]> with: YOUR name, thename of the school or program you aregraduating from, and a picture of yourself, byWednesday, May 27th.
Jukebox TrinityTune in and enjoythe musical offeringsfrom our CanterburyChoir, Jobst ChoralScholars andfriends! We'refeaturing music fromour services Pre-
COVID, our Evening Benedictions fromFacebook, and music videos from our OnlineWorship Services.
Trinity’s Daily BreadAs a community offaith, we are calledto love and be loved;
closer to the traditional time it is offered.) We'llconnect via Zoom Meetings every Friday eveningwhile Trinity's in-person gatherings are suspendeddue to COVID-19 related restrictions. When you jointhe Zoom call, we will be starting with some quiet timeso that we can center ourselves before we begin ourprayers.
This Sunday, May 17 | Easter VI10:00 WorshipWe willoffer an onlineworship service at10:00am. You canclick HERE to viewthe online worshipservice from ourTrinity@Home pageon our website, orHERE to view our
online worship directly from Facebook. You can followalong to during our 10:00 online worship service withour digital bulletin. 11:00 Coffee HourWe […]
Virtual Coffee Hour: Sunday 5/17 at11AM Via Zoom
We will offer a 30-minute virtualCoffee Hour this week followingour 10:00 online worshipservice. Follow the Zoom dial-ininformation below to join us at11:00 for coffee andconversation.
Evening Exhale: Tuesday 5/19 at 9PMJoin us on Facebookeach Tuesdayevening for the nextfour weeks for ourEvening Exhale, atime to relax ourbodies and calm ourspirits before bed.We’ll offer an opening
proverb and close with a final benediction from Lisa. Aprofessional from Modern Dance Co., Dominic Glover,will lead us each week in a series of stretches andholding poses that can be performed nightly beforebed. We will premiere our first Evening Exhale onTuesday, May 19 at 9:00PM.
Lectio Divina: Wednesday 5/20 at7PM Via Zoom
Join us on Zoom eachWednesday eveningfrom 7:00-8:00PM fora time of LectioDivina, an ancientcontemplativepractice of engagingthe Scriptures. Eachweek, we will readtogether a portion ofthe Gospel text for the
upcoming Sunday and be led in a time of reflection,sharing, silence, and prayer. No reading orpreparation necessary—just show up when you areable and come as you are, with your whole heart andsoul.
Sacred Ground SeriesSacred Ground is afilm- and readings-
to serve and beserved, to give andto receive. In short,we don’t wantanyone to “fallbehind or drop out.”In this season ofconnecting in newways, we are
introducing Trinity’s Daily Bread.
Forward Movement: Day By Day (May-July) Devotionals
Please click HEREto sign up to receivea PRINTED copy ofthe May –July ForwardMovement: Day ByDay DailyDevotional. We willmail these to yourhomes, free ofcharge. On the signup, include your
Name, Email and Mailing Address. Please emailDirector of Operations, Heather Meyer, if youhave any questions!
Thank You!!We’d like to shareour deepestgratitude to those inour Trinitycommunity that have-and that will- sharetheir time and voices
for our Sunday online worship services. To themusicians, liturgical team, technical experts, andthe individuals and families in our faithcommunity- THANK YOU for lending us yourtime, talent and love!
Community Breakfast SuspendedDue to theincreasing risktowards the healthand safety of ourvolunteers, we feelthat it is time tomake the very harddecision to suspendour Sundaybreakfast distributionto help reduceexposure to and
spread of the Coronavirus. We plan to resumeas soon as it is safe for all of us […]
The Church’s COVID-19 News Digest
[Episcopal News Service] In addition to its continuingnews coverage of major developments in The EpiscopalChurch’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic andefforts to contain the virus, Episcopal News Service iscompiling various updates from congregations andministries across the church [...]
Full ENS coverage of the church’s response to the new
based dialogue serieson race, grounded infaith. Small groupsare invited to walkthrough chapters ofAmerica’s history of
race and racism, while weaving in threads of familystory, economic class, and political and regionalidentity. The 10-part series is built around a powerfulonline curriculum of documentary films and readingsthat focus on Indigenous, Black, Latino, andAsian/Pacific American histories as they intersect withEuropean American histories.
DIOCESE OF OHIO
An Update on Summer Camp atBellwether Farm
An Update onSummer Camp fromBellwether Farm andthe Diocese of OhioDear BellwetherSummer Campfamilies and friends,
This is normally the time of the year when allat Bellwether Farm are eagerly awaiting the arrival ofyour children to experience everything that Bellwethersummer camp has to offer. It is, therefore, withgreat disappointment that we announce […]
[Episcopal News Service] An outpouring of support fromaround the country has enabled the Episcopal Church inNavajoland to deliver emergency food and supplies tomore than 100 families on […]
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Church of Ireland leaders commend‘sacrifice of personal liberty’ duringCOVID-19 lockdown05/14/2020 16:35
[Anglican Communion News Service] The archbishopsof Armagh and Dublin, John McDowell and MichaelJackson, issued a statement on May 12 in response toindications by the governments of Ireland […]
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THIS Sunday10:00 Online Worship. 11:00 Virtual Coffee Hour.
Wednesday12:10 Midweek Eucharist on Hiatus.
May 22, 2020
MESSAGE FROM LISA
Up, Up and Away….Beloved Friends,Yesterday (May 21),the church observedthe Feast of theAscensioncommemorating thebodily ascension ofJesus into heaven.
Also known as Ascension Day, this feast day iscelebrated 40 days following Easter and 10 daysbefore the day of Pentecost. The feast itself originatedin the 4th century CE and is often […]
TRINITY@HOME
Compline: Friday, 5/22 at 9PM ViaZoom
Starting TONIGHT onFriday, May 8,compline will start at9:00 pm so that wecan all enjoy thelonger hours ofdaylight after dinner.(Having it at 9:00 pmalso puts the prayer
closer to the traditional time it is offered.) We'llconnect via Zoom Meetings every Friday eveningwhile Trinity's in-person gatherings are suspendeddue to COVID-19 related restrictions. When you jointhe Zoom call, we will be starting with some quiet timeso that we can center ourselves before we begin ourprayers.
This Sunday, May 24 | Feast of theAscension
STAY INFORMED
May 22 Warden Update LetterYou can find a letterfrom your Sr. andJunior Wardensbelow with anupdate for Friday,May 22, 2020,addressing andanswering questionsregarding Trinity@Home, communityengagement and
aid, online giving options, and the Diocesan planfor in-person parship life.
Recognizing Our GraduatesOn Sunday, June7th, we willrecognize those thatare graduating orcompleting aprogram during ourSundayTrinity@Home onlineworship service.
Please email Lynzi Miller<[email protected]> with: YOUR name, thename of the school or program you aregraduating from, and a picture of yourself, byWednesday, May 27th.
Jukebox TrinityTune in and enjoythe musical offeringsfrom our Canterbury
10:00 WorshipWe willoffer an onlineworship service at10:00am. You canclick HERE to viewthe online worshipservice from ourTrinity@Home pageon our website, orHERE to view our
online worship directly from Facebook. You can followalong to during our 10:00 online worship service withour digital bulletin. 11:00 Coffee HourWe […]
Virtual Coffee Hour: Sunday 5/24 at11AM Via Zoom
We will offer a 30-minute virtualCoffee Hour this week followingour 10:00 online worshipservice. Follow the Zoom dial-ininformation below to join us at11:00 for coffee andconversation.
Evening Exhale: Tuesday 5/26 at 9PMA New EveningExhale will Premiereon Tuesday, May 26at 9:00PM! Join uson Facebook eachTuesday evening forthe next three weeksfor our EveningExhale, a time to relax
our bodies and calm our spirits before bed. We’ll offeran opening proverb and close with a final benedictionfrom Lisa. A professional from Modern Dance Co.,Dominic Glover, will lead us each week in a series ofstretches and holding poses that can be performednightly before bed.
Lectio Divina: Wednesday 5/27 at7PM Via Zoom
Join us on Zoom eachWednesday eveningfrom 7:00-8:00PM fora time of LectioDivina, an ancientcontemplativepractice of engagingthe Scriptures. Eachweek, we will readtogether a portion ofthe Gospel text for the
upcoming Sunday and be led in a time of reflection,sharing, silence, and prayer. No reading orpreparation necessary—just show up when you areable and come as you are, with your whole heart andsoul.
Choir, Jobst ChoralScholars andfriends! We'refeaturing music fromour services Pre-
COVID, our Evening Benedictions fromFacebook, and music videos from our OnlineWorship Services.
Trinity’s Daily BreadAs a community offaith, we are calledto love and be loved;to serve and beserved, to give andto receive. In short,we don’t wantanyone to “fallbehind or drop out.”In this season ofconnecting in newways, we are
introducing Trinity’s Daily Bread.
Forward Movement: Day By Day (May-July) Devotionals
Please click HEREto sign up to receivea PRINTED copy ofthe May –July ForwardMovement: Day ByDay DailyDevotional. We willmail these to yourhomes, free ofcharge. On the signup, include your
Name, Email and Mailing Address. Please emailDirector of Operations, Heather Meyer, if youhave any questions!
Thank You!!We’d like to shareour deepestgratitude to those inour Trinitycommunity that have-and that will- sharetheir time and voices
for our Sunday online worship services. To themusicians, liturgical team, technical experts, andthe individuals and families in our faithcommunity- THANK YOU for lending us yourtime, talent and love!
Community Breakfast SuspendedDue to theincreasing risktowards the health
Sacred Ground SeriesTHERE IS STILLSPACE TO SIGNUP!! Sacred Groundis a film- andreadings-baseddialogue series onrace, grounded infaith. Small groups
are invited to walk through chapters of America’shistory of race and racism, while weaving in threads offamily story, economic class, and political and regionalidentity. The 10-part series is built around a powerfulonline curriculum of documentary films and readingsthat focus on Indigenous, Black, Latino, andAsian/Pacific American histories as they intersect withEuropean American histories.
MINISTRY PARTNER NEWS
News from Toledo Streets NewspaperWhile you may notsee your favoritestreet paper beingsold around thedowntown areacurrently, you can stillcontinue to supportthe vendors of ToledoStreets Newspaper
through their new Maphub link, which will allow you to"track" vendors by name or location and purchase adigital copy of the newspaper!
THE DIOCESE OF OHIO
A MESSAGE FROMTHE BISHOPREGARDING IN-PERSON
REGATHERING 05/20/2020
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ,
As we take cautious steps forward into this newreality of living with Coronavirus and COVID-19,the physical and spiritual safety of God’s belovedis foremost in my concerns and prayers. Thedesire to be with one another again in all thevaried activities of life is great, and for many of us,the yearning to gather in worship, service, andfellowship is paramount. Our transition to in-person gathering must be careful and thoughtful,putting the well-being of others first, as Jesustaught us.....Continue reading the Bishop's LetterHERE .
Phased Return to In-Person ParishLife for the Episcopal Diocese of OhioThe Coronavirus continues to impact ourcommunities across the world. As Episcopalians,
and safety of ourvolunteers, we feelthat it is time tomake the very harddecision to suspendour Sundaybreakfast distributionto help reduceexposure to and
spread of the Coronavirus. We plan to resumeas soon as it is safe for all of us […]
EPISCOPAL NEWS SERVICE
Presiding Bishopwill preach atecumenicalmemorial service onMay 24 for COVID-19victims
05/20/2020
[Episcopal News Service] Presiding Bishop MichaelCurry will offer a brief sermon for a virtual memorialservice for the victims of the COVID-19 pandemichosted by the National Council of Churches on May24 at 6 p.m. Eastern time.
Titled "A Time To Mourn" (a reference toEcclesiastes 3), the service will include reflectionsof "lament, comfort, encouragement, and hope"from Curry and other leaders from NCC memberchurches, as well as music and Scripture readings.
The NCC – an alliance of Christian denominationsin America, including The Episcopal Church –invites all to participate in the "time of remembering,mourning and celebrating the lives of loved ones."Those who would like to include the names of lovedones who have died during the pandemic cansubmit them here.
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Zoom outage snarls Sunday worshipservices
05/18/2020
[Episcopal News Service] With churches unable tomeet in person for services and other gatherings,the Zoom videoconferencing app has been alifeline. And just as many congregations had finallygotten the hang of it, it went down in the U.S. forseveral hours at the worst possible time: Sundaymorning...
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we have a deep desire and call to care for ourpeople, our communities, and each other throughthis pandemic. Our churches have responded tothe abrupt end to public worship and communitygatherings with creativity, goodwill, andcompassion, but now we must continue to buildon those qualities as we prepare ourselves fordifferent stages of in-person gathering......Continue reading the Dioceses Letter HERE .
Nashville cathedral rallies behindEpiscopalian on Tennessee’s deathrow as court case intensifies05/21/2020 17:12
[Episcopal News Service] Abu-Ali Abdur’Rahman, onTennessee’s death row since a 1987 murder conviction,was confirmed in 2014 as an Episcopalian byTennessee Bishop John Bauerschmidt. Christ ChurchCathedral in […]
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THIS Sunday10:00 Online Worship. 11:00 Virtual Coffee Hour.
Wednesday12:10 Midweek Eucharist on Hiatus.
May 29, 2020
MESSAGE FROM LISA
Gathering for PentecostBeloved Friends, ThisSunday we will“gather” again- fromthe safety of our ownhomes, but togetherin spirit, for a fabulousFeast Day in the lifeof the church called“Pentecost.” One ofthe most ancient
feasts of the Church, Pentecost is often referred to asthe “birth”-day of the church. On this day […]
TRINITY@HOME
Compline: Friday, 5/29 at 9PM ViaZoom
Starting TONIGHT onFriday, May 8,compline will start at9:00 pm so that wecan all enjoy thelonger hours ofdaylight after dinner.(Having it at 9:00 pmalso puts the prayer
closer to the traditional time it is offered.) We'llconnect via Zoom Meetings every Friday eveningwhile Trinity's in-person gatherings are suspendeddue to COVID-19 related restrictions. When you jointhe Zoom call, we will be starting with some quiet timeso that we can center ourselves before we begin ourprayers.
This Sunday, May 31 | Pentecost andWelcome of New Members
STAY INFORMED
Update from Your VestryWith a sharedcommitment to ourcommon good,Trinity’s Vestry havediscerned at thistime, for the reasonslisted within the letterbelow, to remain inPhase 1(Suspension of In-Person Worship)
through September 2020.
Jukebox TrinityTune in and enjoythe musical offeringsfrom our CanterburyChoir, Jobst ChoralScholars andfriends! We'refeaturing music fromour services Pre-
COVID, our Evening Benedictions fromFacebook, and music videos from our OnlineWorship Services.
Trinity’s Daily BreadAs a community offaith, we are calledto love and be loved;to serve and beserved, to give andto receive. In short,we don’t want
10:00 WorshipWe willoffer an onlineworship service at10:00am. You canclick HERE to viewthe online worshipservice from ourTrinity@Home pageon our website, orHERE to view our
online worship directly from Facebook. You can followalong to during our 10:00 online worship service withour digital bulletin. Welcome home to […]
Virtual Coffee Hour: Sunday 5/31 at11AM Via Zoom
We will offer a 30-minute virtualCoffee Hour this week followingour 10:00 online worshipservice. Follow the Zoom dial-ininformation below to join us at11:00 for coffee andconversation.
Online Prayer Vigil: Monday 6/1 at7PM
Presiding Bishop,Michael Curry hascalled uponEpiscopalians to joinwith others to “grieveand honor those whohave died fromCOVID-19”. Faithleaders from fromacross the country will
recognize Monday, June 1 as the National Day ofMourning and Lament, just after the U.S. surpassedthe 100,000 person death mark from COVID-19. Read[…]
Evening Exhale: Tuesday 6/2 at 9PMA New EveningExhale will Premiereon Tuesday, May 26at 9:00PM! Join uson Facebook eachTuesday evening forthe next three weeksfor our EveningExhale, a time to relax
our bodies and calm our spirits before bed. We’ll offeran opening proverb and close with a final benedictionfrom Lisa. A professional from Modern Dance Co.,Dominic Glover, will lead us each week in a series ofstretches and holding poses that can be performed
anyone to “fallbehind or drop out.”In this season ofconnecting in newways, we are
introducing Trinity’s Daily Bread.
Thank You!!We’d like to shareour deepestgratitude to those inour Trinitycommunity that have-and that will- sharetheir time and voices
for our Sunday online worship services. To themusicians, liturgical team, technical experts, andthe individuals and families in our faithcommunity- THANK YOU for lending us yourtime, talent and love!
Community Breakfast SuspendedDue to theincreasing risktowards the healthand safety of ourvolunteers, we feelthat it is time tomake the very harddecision to suspendour Sundaybreakfast distributionto help reduceexposure to and
spread of the Coronavirus. We plan to resumeas soon as it is safe for all of us […]
EPISCOPAL NEWS SERVICE
After 100,000 COVID-19 Deaths in U.S.,Interfaith Leaders,Mayors Call for Dayof Mourning andLament
05/27/2020
As we mark the death of 100,000 people in the U.S.from COVID-19, an unprecedented group of 100+national faith leaders—from Christian, Jewish andMuslim traditions representing majordenominations, national faith-based organizations,local congregations, and millions of people of faithacross the country—call for a National Day ofMourning and Lament. Together, they look tofederal, state, and local elected officials to observeMonday, June 1 as National Day of Mourning and
Join us on Zoom eachWednesday eveningfrom 7:00-8:00PM fora time of LectioDivina, an ancientcontemplativepractice of engagingthe Scriptures. Eachweek, we will readtogether a portion ofthe Gospel text for the
upcoming Sunday and be led in a time of reflection,sharing, silence, and prayer. No reading orpreparation necessary—just show up when you areable and come as you are, with your whole heart andsoul.
Sacred Ground SeriesTHERE IS STILLSPACE TO SIGNUP!! Sacred Groundis a film- andreadings-baseddialogue series onrace, grounded infaith. Small groups
are invited to walk through chapters of America’shistory of race and racism, while weaving in threads offamily story, economic class, and political and regionalidentity. The 10-part series is built around a powerfulonline curriculum of documentary films and readingsthat focus on Indigenous, Black, Latino, andAsian/Pacific American histories as they intersect withEuropean American histories.
[Episcopal News Service] The Holy Spirit works inmysterious ways and in all kinds of vehicles – evenKatie Forsyth’s rented Dodge Grand Caravan. With itsback seats folded down […]
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