Hello, we would like to introduce ourselves . . .
We are a people gathered to take seriously our common commitment to Jesus Christ and to live out our discipleship joyfully in a community of people we call Trinity Episcopal Church.
When you join us for worship, you will be greeted and given a bulletin that will help guide you through the order of the service. Services start at 10:00am on Sundays. Service of Holy Eucharist typically lasts about an hour. Service of Morning Prayer is usually half an hour.
After service, please join us for refreshments and fellowship downstairs in Morrill Hall. A chairlift is available if needed.
We would love to welcome you, wherever you are in life.
If you would like more information about Trinity or how to join or get involved please see a church member or send an email to secretary@trinityware.org.
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ-
I have to admit, and I think I have before, but sometimes trying to figure out what small commentary I can make on the weekly readings is really hard! It is in these moments that I am so grateful to Jane, Mark, Reid and Ron for taking up the mantle of leading Morning Prayer. Your dedication to being present for us with thoughtful reflections does not go unnoticed.
In doing some reading and research on this week's Gospel (Matthew 10:40-42), I found an old sermon by Rev. Marcea Paul of the Diocese of Texas that included this line: ..."Since Pentecost, our gospel readings have challenged us to think about mission. We have received the Holy Spirit, and now the question is: How do we move into the world to help bring about Christ’s kingdom?" She goes on to say that, unlike in the Gospel of Luke, Matthew makes no mention of what the disciples experienced, though Jesus had told them they may be treated poorly and divisions my arise even in their own families. Biblical scholars suggest that "the omission is to highlight Jesus’ speech as a direct address to the readers. We are included in the audience!" It is here, I feel, that we receive our own commission to do the work of Jesus in the world.
We have accepted that commission at Trinity, by taking on the work begun so many years ago by the faithful who established the Jubilee Cupboard and expanding it to our Jubilee Ministries- to provide not only food but also clothing and diapers to our neighbors in need. Through our Music at Trinity, we bring needed attention to other missions in the community collecting donations for their work.
May we continue to walk in the way of love Jesus set us on.
Peace to you-
Suzanne
