From the Rector
I look forward to worship this Sunday with all of you. Having recovered (mostly) from my bout of Covid, I will return on Sunday, with hearty thanks to Father Cliff, who ably and beautifully preached and celebrated during my absence.
We will be winding up the summer season by sending a Shower of Birthday cards to Jack Vickrey! There's one more Sunday to bring a card for him, and leave it with us to take to Jack as he celebrates his 100th birthday on August 24th!
As we move into September, we will celebrate the Season of Creation 2024, which our Bishop, along with the bishops of 49 other dioceses, have authorized (or granted permission) for us to celebrate each year. Our worship will revolve around the themes of creation care and companionship with God's creation as we seek to heal the damages we have caused to God's beloved gift.
We will look forward to hearing from Senior Warden Ken Grieshaber not this Sunday, but on August 25, as to what is happening with our church's upcoming restoration/renovation. We appreciate your patience and faithfuness as we continue to await resolution on the insurance claim.
Please plan to join us for after-worship brunch at Rudy's on Sunday, August 25!
Blessings,
Pam+
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100th Birthday Card Shower |
Jack Vickrey will be celebrating his 100th Birthday on August 24! Let's make it really special by showering him with cards to help him celebrate this wonderful milestone! Bring a card to the service this Sunday or next Sunday and we will send them to him in time for his BIG day! |
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SAVE THE DATES!
The following events are brought to you by TrinGagement, our team dedicated to keeping us engaged with each other, with ministry, and with the future of our church! Don't miss an opportunity to stay connected!
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Save the Date:
Sunday, August 25
Immediately following worship
Rudy's Bar and Grill
1406 Center Street
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The Season of Creation 2024
September 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29
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Our Diocese of Bethlehem is one of the 49 dioceses in the United States proper that has authorized the use of Season of Creation: A Celebration Guide for Episcopal Churches. The theme is "To Hope and Act with Creation" and is based on St. Paul words found in Romans 8:19-25, which highlight the companionship between humanity and creation as we await God's fulfillment of the cosmos.
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Outreach Committee - Seeking Donations |
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Trinity is continuing our support of the students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. This year we will collect school supplies for the beginning of their school year. The basic needs are:
- # 2 yellow pencils
- glue sticks
- washable markers
- folders (3-ring preferred)
- children's scissors
- tissues (boxes or pocket packets)
The Outreach committee will bring a donation box to 8:30 a.m. services each Sunday through September 8th. You may contact Lynn Piccolo (610-462-2133) or Marcie Lightwood (484-767-2908) if you need to have us collect the gifts from you.
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Please do not hesitate to send your pledges and gifts to the church via snail mail (USPS). We have made arrangements with the Post Office to pick up all mail, so when you address anything to Trinity Church, it will be received!
You may also send gifts and offerings via Pay-Pay. Click here to pay online at our website.
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Now, more than ever, Trinity Episcopal Church needs your financial support. You may still pledge through Realm. |
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Pledge online through Realm! |
Realm is Trinity's online database that keeps track of membership and finances. If you have established your profile in Realm, you can turn in your pledge that way. It's very simple:
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No livestreaming yet, but Sunday's bulletin is accessible:
We are making plans to return to livestreaming at Trinity Episcopal Church in the near future.
As soon as we have this on the calendar, we will let you know!
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To add a name to our prayer list, inform us through our email account created especially for this purpose.
If you tell me (Pam) in person, I am likely to forget, so using our email is the best way to make sure we pray for you in the Prayers of the People. Email: prayerlist@trinitybeth.org
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For Pastoral Care Emergencies, please call the church at (610) 867-4741, x 325. You may leave a message after hours and that message will be sent directly to Pam’s personal cell phone. Pam’s personal cell phone number is also in the church directory and may be found in Realm. Please be assured that we want to be present to you at times of pastoral need and will offer assistance and support in any way possible. |
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Sermons may be listened to via audio. The last one recorded was Sunday, December 10. These sermons were recorded live and are available on the website.
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Trinity's Sunday worship services take place at 8:30 a.m. at Christ UCC.
Limited parking may be available in Trinity's parking lot. You may also park in the James Funeral Home parking lot, 527 Center Street, right next door to Christ UCC. Otherwise, please park on the street.
We are so grateful to Christ UCC for their generosity and flexibility in helping us in our time of need.
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Birthdays and Anniversaries |
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Birthdays
Loretta Brobst, August 5
Sarah Abraham, August 8
Chris Martocchio, August 9
Evelyn Kondash, August 10
Marcie Lightwood, August 16
Douglas Bennett, August 17
Jack Vickrey, August 24
Candy Heimbach, August 27
Lisa Collier, August 28
Karen Vitalos, August 30
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Anniversaries
Karen Ernst & Bruce Reiner, August 12
Pamela & Kenneth Vail, August 13
Carol & Jack Vickrey, August 20
Candy & Mark Heimbach, August 20
Rheta & Richard Matthews, August 21
Lisa Collier & John Jastrzemski, August 22
Carolee & Jose Garcia, August 24
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44 E. Market Street
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018
610-867-4741
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Saturday Service: 5:00 pm
Sunday Services: 8:00 & 10:30am
Office: 9:00am-2:00pm, M-F
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