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Trinity Episcopal Church
The Corner
Trinity's newsletter for the week of May 26, 2024
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- Come to the Trinity Sunday picnic and celebration
- DACA scholarship fund needs your support this month
- Mother Jenn: Are you following the Holy Spirit or your own will?
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Services on Sunday at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. | |
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A Potluck Feast for Trinity Sunday
It will be a feast and a picnic. This Sunday is Trinity Sunday, the the name day for Trinity Episcopal Church. We'll provide the burgers and hotdogs for a celebration. You bring whatever else you want.
We'll be in the Hare Memorial Garden and out on the church yard, weather permitting. We'd love to see you there, with anybody you'd care to bring.
- Potluck Picnic
- Hot dogs and hamburgers provided – bring sides
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This Sunday, May 26, after the 10:30 service
- On the lawn, weather permitting
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On Monday we begin our week of hosting Family Promise of Lawrence with St. Margaret's, giving comfort and assistance to families that need a hand. You can help by buying portable snacks, making frozen meals or hosting a family for a few hours. The donation of grocery gift cards helps families in FPL's Shelter in Place program.
Your help is still welcome and appreciated. If you can volunteer, call or text Kris Manning at 785-550-7382.
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Day on the Green Is Coming Up
Get your lawn chairs and your cool drinks and bring family and friends for an evening of lively music featuring Eric Ryan and Tony Silvestri.
| And there's more to come from the Boys of the Prairie. They'll provide the music for a contra dance – a bit like a square dance but not nearly so square – at 7 on the evening of Saturday, June 8. Ace caller Lisa Harris-Frydman will keep everybody moving in time to the Boys' tunes. Even if you don't dance [ed. note: I don't], the music is worth attending for. Come to New York Elementary, 936 New York St., and enjoy. | |
Mother Jenn: Discerning What
the Holy Spirit Is Telling Us
The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit. – John 3:8
The Holy Spirit can be the most mysterious and intangible of the three persons of the Trinity. She[1] blows where she chooses, and we can find ourselves in unexpected places for inexplicable reasons, as a result.
Our role in the work of the Holy Spirit is to first discern that it is indeed the Holy Spirit working in our lives, not our own egos or desires. Our thoughts can sound an awful light like the Holy Spirit and discerning the difference can be quite difficult. I find that asking myself three questions can help me to understand whether I am following the Holy Spirit or my own will: Does what I am about to do come from a love for all of creation or love of my own goals? Is this new direction a move into comfort or is it a move that feels challenging or uncomfortable? Finally, will this action glorify God or me?
Once we know from whom this wind is blowing, we can then ask ourselves who we need to have walk alongside us in answer to the wind that blows us. When Jesus sent the twelve disciples out, he sent them in pairs. Christian work is rarely solitary work. We work together and with the Holy Spirit.
As we celebrate our name day, Trinity Sunday, it is a good time for us to consider where the Holy Spirit is blowing us. The work of the search committee is to help define who we are today and who we wish to be in the future. The work of the committee members cannot be done in a vacuum; they require the presence of the Holy Spirit and the input of every member of Trinity.
This is an exciting time for Trinity, and we have every reason to celebrate this coming Sunday in the service and at the picnic following. I am grateful to be a part of the work of exploring where the Holy Spirit calls us and look forward to seeing all that can be accomplished with the presence of the Holy Spirit!
[1] I tend to refer to the Holy Spirit as “she,” because ruach [רוּחַ] is the Hebrew feminine noun used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to the Spirit or breath of God. And πνεῦμα or pneuma, the word used in the New Testament, is the Greek neuter noun used for Spirit, wind, or breath of God.
Grace and peace,
—Mother Jenn+
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Food Pantry Report for April
Trinity Interfaith Food Pantry is grateful for the support of Trinity Episcopal and partner churches with donations of money, food and paper products.
TIFP was open nine days in April and served 308 people.
- People served so far this year: 1,052
- Retail value of each grocery bag of cold food: $26
- TIFP expense for food January through April: $12,791.36
We would appreciate donations of paper towels through the end of May.
—Barry Molineux
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Thursday, May 23
10:00 a.m. – Trinity Treasures
Friday, May 24
OFFICE CLOSED
6:00 a.m. – Pump 'n' Pray
6:00 p.m. – AA meeting
7:30 p.m. – NA meeting
Saturday, May 25
9:00 a.m. – Library committee
10:00 a.m. – Food Pantry
6:30 p.m. – NA meeting
8:00 p.m. – AA meeting
Sunday, May 26
Discretionary Sunday
8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist: Rite One
8:45 a.m. – Coffee Hour
10:30 a.m. – Holy Eucharist: Rite Two – Children's Sunday School and Nursery – also on livestream
11:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour
Noon – Choristers practice
Monday, May 27
6:00 a.m. – Pump 'n' Pray
Tuesday, May 28
1:00 p.m. – Food Pantry
5:30 p.m. – Anchor Women
6:00 p.m – Dinner at Canterbury House
Wednesday, May 29
6:00 a.m. – Pump 'n' Pray
10:30 a.m. – Wednesday Morning Women's Bible Study
4:00 p.m. – Friendship Circle
5:30 p.m. – Wednesday Dinner – Parish Hall
6:30 p.m. – Wednesday Evening Prayer – Parish Hall and on livestream
Thursday, May 30
10:00 a.m. – Trinity Treasures
Friday, May 31
OFFICE CLOSED
6:00 a.m. – Pump 'n' Pray
6:00 p.m. – AA meeting
7:00 p.m. – Day on the Green – Boys of the Prairie – church lawn
7:30 p.m. – NA meeting
Saturday, June 1
9:00 a.m. – Library committee
10:00 a.m. – Food Pantry
11:00 a.m. – Glen Davis Memorial Service
6:30 p.m. – NA meeting
8:00 p.m. – AA meeting
Sunday, June 2
8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist: Rite One
8:45 a.m. – Coffee Hour
10:30 a.m. – Holy Eucharist: Rite Two – Children's Sunday School and Nursery – also on livestream
11:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour
Noon – Choristers practice
For calendar details, see the Trinity website.
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Trinity Sunday Potluck Picnic
May 26 – after the 10:30 service
Trinity lawn
Family Promise Lawrence
May 27-June 1
Day on the Green – Boys of the Prairie
May 31, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Trinity lawn
Contra Dance with the Boys of the Prairie
June 8, 7:00 p.m.
New York Elementary, 936 New York St.
Trinity Vintage/Garage Sale
Friday, June 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Saturday, June 29, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
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How May We Pray for You?
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The Prayer Chain prays daily for those who are ill, suffering or troubled; who have died; or who wish to offer praise and thanksgivings. Prayer Chain members find that their own private prayer life with God also deepens during this daily practice.
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To add a person’s name to the prayer list or to become a Prayer Chain member, please call the parish office at 785-843-6166, or email: Prayers@trinitylawrence.org.
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We pray for those who need healing: Dave, Ed, Brian, Karsyn, Jeff, Stacey, Linda, Charles, David, Luke, Terri, Annie, Kane, Don, Joanna, Bob, Amy, Sandee, Dennes, Jan, Diane, Leonora, Andrea, Michael, Calvin, Tuesday, Vashti, Nancy, Darrell, Janet, Marilyn, Drew, Kate, John
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We pray for those with special intentions: Isaac, Lisa, Brylan, Alli, Mary, Shahad, the Nelson family, the Hampton family, Ellen, Lorne & Marie, Youseph, the Schwaller-Beckley family, Zach, Myron, Margo
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We pray for the departed: John and Eleanor Patterson, Billy Duane Warrington
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We would like to know about hospitalizations, illnesses or special needs you are experiencing. Please call Deacon Deborah S. Burns or the Church office so that we can help.
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Pastoral Care Team
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The Pastoral Care Team is ready to serve you.
- Do you need prayer, a ride, a meal, or just some company?
- Would you like to receive Holy Communion in your home?
You can call the church office, 785-843-6166, to let us know how we can help, or send an email to info@trinitylawrence.org with your confidential request.
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We are eager to offer compassionate, confidential help, so please give us a call.
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DACA Scholars fund. Lawrence Interfaith Refugee and Immigrant Ministry is collecting donations during the month of May to supply $2,000 scholarships to eligible students this year. Young people in DACA status (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) came as young children with their undocumented parents and were granted permission to remain in the U.S. – but no financial support for education.
You may donate online at trinitylawrence.org. Click on Donate and then click on the DACA icon. Or, you may write a check to Trinity and put DACA in the memo line.
Membership forms. They're coming soon, and we'll announce links and availability here in the Corner and via other means. You can still give post-Cottage Meeting input by contacting any member of the Rector Search Committee or emailing info@trinitylawrence.org. If you were unable to participate in the Cottage Meetings and would like to provide input, please contact a member of the search committee or email that same info address.
Parish finances. Parish revenues this year are running ahead of the budgeted amount because of 2024 pledges received in 2023. Spending is tracking as budgeted, with some minor seasonal fluctuations in, for examples, utilities. Revenue is ahead of expenses so far.
Capital Campaign. The Campaign Committee is starting work with Horizons Stewardship on goals and vision for the upcoming campaign. It will meet regularly on the second and fourth Mondays of the month via Zoom. If you are interested in the Campaign work, please reach out to Katie Nichols or Fritz Schwaller.
Braiding Sweetgrass. Study of this book about indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge and the teachings of plants meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays in the Parish Hall. Jump in any time.
Historic designation. If you'd like to keeping tabs on the application for historic designation status, Linda McCoy would like to hear from you. A message via info@trinitylawrence.org will get to her.
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TEST Tidbits: General Convention’s Green Caucus
The Eighty-first General Convention of The Episcopal Church will be held the week of June 23-28, in Louisville, Kentucky. One of the main tasks is to elect a new presiding bishop (see link).
The Church’s Green Caucus has presented resolutions and memorials and will host a booth in the convention’s exhibit hall. They will provide creation-care information and answer questions. They will also provide a quiet room for reflection using a “green theme.” Scheduled luncheon meetings with speakers will discuss creation-care goals (see Facebook link). One goal (Memorial M006) encourages the body to support the United Nations Global Plastic Treaty to curtail plastic pollution in the world’s oceans. Please read further about the goals of the Green Caucus.
Earth Steward Action: Pray for the work of General Convention.
Sources:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556013429896
https://generalconvention.org/nominees-for.../ (PB nominees information)
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Worship With Us
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Sunday, May 26 — Trinity Sunday
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Wednesday, May 29
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