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Readings for Sunday January 21, 2024: The Epiphany Jonah 3:1-5, 10, 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, Mark 1:14-20, Psalm 62:6-14 For the text of Sunday's readings, visit lectionarypage.net |
If you would like to place a name on the Trinity Prayer List, please call the office at 215-297-5135 or visit trinitysolebury.org/prayerlist
We offer up for special prayers this week: Harold Dunn, who is recently home from the hospital.
We offer up for special prayers this week: Terry Corson, A member of the St. Thomas Choir, who is recovering from a broken leg.
For Those of Our Parish:
Ru, Emory, Carol, Harold, Phyllis, Jean, Janet, Emil, Ruth, Sue, Alice, Rick, Ali, Cat, Mary, Jeanne, Anne, Faith, Patrick, Evie, Chip, Dick, Bill
For the complete prayer list including non-parishioners, go to trinitysolebury.org/notices
For church members only - to view last names go to trinitysolebury.org/members
The Rev. Rob Baldwin, Rector, Celebrant Tim Harrell, Organist and Choirmaster Trinity Solebury Senior Choir Acolytes: 8:00 a.m. Karen Dewar; 9:30 a.m. Kim Laughlin, Grant Christie, Andrew Summers Ushers: 8:00 a.m. John Loftus; 9:30 a.m. John Loftus and George Kuebrich Lector: 8:00 a.m. Earlene Austin; 9:30 a.m. Pat Houston Lay Eucharistic Minister: 9:30 a.m. Kim Laughlin |
Chalice Bearers: 8:00 a.m. Earlene Austin; 9:30 a.m. Bruce Harris and Linda Kenyon Altar Guild: 8:00 a.m. Beth Schermerhorn, 9:30 a.m. Laura Huestis Flower Guild: Colleen Dey Flower Distribution: Lyn Fox Greeters: 9:30 a.m. Bette and Jon Hayward |
Coordinators
One of the greatest joys of being a part of Trinity's community is discovering one's own gifts and the gifts of others as we work toward a common purpose. Listed above are ways any member of our congregation can participate in weekly worship. Please let coordinators know of your interest.
Brown Bag Questions
You’ve done a sermon on Indian Jones, how about Star Wars?
If the Spirit moves me, although I will not be equating that with "the Force".
At this time, are the gifts of the Holy Spirit waxing or waning?
Honestly, I am not sure how to quantify the gifts of the Holy Spirit on a large scale. Do we see the kinds of miracles depicted in Scripture? Is Christianity growing or shrinking as a global religion? Anglicanism continues to be the third largest Christian denomination in the world (following Roman Catholicism and the Eastern Orthodox Church, taken as a whole) but is distinctly declining in the United States. Are those good yardsticks to describe the gifts of the Holy Spirit, however? I am not sure. So let me reframe the question: are we, as Christians, either broadly or as specific as Trinity parish, aware of and mindful of the notion of spiritual gifts in such a way as we can prayerfully and intentionally participate in God’s benevolence and generosity? Or to put it another way, do we even know what our gifts are, are we using them, and how are we helping them grow? Because I believe that those gifts do exist, they are always available in a bountiful way, and can greatly help us appreciate our sense of discipleship. Categorizing gifts of the Holy Spirit has many different taxonomies our there in circulation, from everywhere to just thinking there are a handful of kinds of gifts to over two dozen. But whatever system we use, thinking about how we, as a community of faith and the body of Christ, have members who are all gifted in some way, is a wonderful way to explore our joint ministry together.
Three Special Dates in February
In February, we have 3 special forums/meetings coming up:
Topics from Rev. Rob's Forum sixteen week adult forum "Your Faith, Your Life" will not occur on these days, but the topics will be moved around so that nothing in the series is missed.
One of our Trinity Day School teachers, Amy Killough, is participating in a mission trip to Guatemala from 1/31-2/9. While there, the group will be working at the Hogar Miquel Magone Orphanage and the Hope Acedemy School. Jess and Amy are asking for the support of this mission with school supplies, OTC children/adult medications, underwear for both boys and girls, or a cash donation. You can drop off your donations in McArthur Hall after church, or contact John Dey, jdey100369@gmail.com for more information and/or questions. If you would rather make a cash donation please visit https://wwwsharingthedream.org. You can also leave checks with John Dey after Sunday's service. | Trinity Youth Group (TYG) Scheduled for Tuesday, January 23
Good morning TYG, Hope you are well, because you are Blessed and I wanted to thank you for all your amazing work with the Xmas miracle you perform year after year. I’m thanking you for all the families you’ve made happy. Please give a heartfelt Thank You to Trinity Church members from all the families here at Pearl Street. And your gifts to me were all a girl could want, loved it. Take care! And God Bless, Miss Lisa. Questions? Please contact Steve Wilson at Mr.Stephen.Wilson@gmail.com or Bill Yandle at wyandle@trinitysolebury.org
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Do You Love Welcoming Others...
then the Newcomers Committee is for you!
Following 9:30 service last week, the Newcomers Committee hosted coffee hour. The ministry is looking to increase its members as it embarks on a new year, with Rob as our new rector, and a mission that embodies a place of worship that Invites, Welcomes and Connects with anyone who walks through Trinity’s doors. If you are interested in learning more about this ministry please contact Colleen Dey, cdey@trinitysolebury.org or Cathy Mumford, cmumford@trinitysolebury.org or Laura Huestis, lhuestis@trinitysolebury.org
Foyer Dinner Groups Are Back!
We are still looking for parishioners to participate in a Foyers dinner group.
Foyers will divide into groups of 8-10 and will meet once a quarter – winter, spring, summer and fall. The host provides the main course and beverages with the rest of the group bringing appetizers, salads and desserts. This is not a cooking competition. Just prepare a favorite recipe or bring a purchased dish. The group will decide during the gathering the next hose and meeting date. If you aren’t comfortable hosting or feel your home is too small, no problem. Many parishioners are happy to open their home more than once, and you can choose to co-host. Even easier is to arrange a Dutch Treat dinner at a local restaurant.
Cathy Mumford has been leading the Foyers Ministry for many years and welcomes anyone who would like to be more involved and co-lead the ministry. For more information, please email Cathy at mums@juno.com or call 908-385-5455
Foyer Dinner Groups (from the French word "foier" meaning "hearth" or "home") are a way to grow comradery and relationships in our church. They are a fun and easy way for parishioners to gather on a regular but informal basis for purely social reasons - to enjoy one another’s company, to strengthen bonds of community, to meet new members and to get to know other people who share a common interest in our faith but with whom we might not otherwise interact.
Consider an Epiphany Discipline this Year
Reverend Rob
During the liturgical season of Lent, many Christians adopt a “Lenten discipline” which is a practice intended to lead a more ethical, loving life through fasting, self-denial, prayer, and/or service. In contrast, the season of Epiphany is centered on learning more about God through an understanding of Jesus Christ. So, why not consider a discipline this season dedicated to that goal?
This can be done through study or contemplative prayer. Or consider the role of the Church as the body of Christ to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus by taking on a practice that expresses God’s love through action? If you want, take a look at our library for inspiration. Our greeting and newcomer ministry helps make visitors feel welcome and encouraged to find a family of faith here, and our outreach programs serve those in need in our community, but these are only a few of the options available.
I want to hear about your Epiphany disciplines should you decide to take one on, so if there is something that moves you, let me know all about it!
Your's in Christ
Reverend Rob+
A Sixteen Week Adult Forum
Each Sunday through April 21
Led by The Rev. Rob Baldwin
The Rt. Rev. Daniel Gutierrez, Bishop of the Diocese of Pennsylvania, will be visiting our church on Sunday, April 28, 2024. In preparation for our Bishop's visit, Rev. Rob will be leading a weekly class for those interested in Confirmation or Reception into the Episcopal Church, as well as any who are interested in learning more about our church's history, theology, and mission. The class will use as a companion text, the book "Your Faith, Your Life: An Invitation to the Episcopal Church" by Jenifer Gamber, but reading the book is not a prerequisite for the class.
If you have ever had any questions about what it means to be a member of this church, or just want to revisit topics you have learned about in the past, this is the class for you. The format will be discussion-oriented with plenty of opportunity for questions.
The Adult Forum will meet at 11:00 a.m. in the Trinity Chapel, Sunday mornings, starting January 7, 2024. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Rev. Rob Baldwin.
The forums will be broadcast live starting around 11 a.m. on facebook.com/TrinitySolebury/videos/ and will also be available on trinitysolebury.org after the broadcast completes.
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Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org for yourself or if you are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. 988 serves as a universal entry point so that no matter where you live in the United States, you can reach a trained crisis counselor who can help. |
We are trying out a new photo system to collect and archive photos of Trinity and our events. As you take pictures, please email them to photos@trinitysolebury.org That's all you have to do, and we'll have the photos automatically placed in the archive where we can access them. | Responding to the Israel-Hamas War Since the start of the current Israel-Hamas war, Episcopal Relief & Development has been supporting long-time partners in the Holy Land including Al Ahli Hospital, a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, to provide emergency medical support in Gaza. Despite being hit by two explosions that damaged buildings and claimed hundreds of lives, the hospital is still serving those who are in need of care. Episcopal Relief & Development stands with the brave staff of Al Ahli Hospital as they risk their lives to help others. Please pray for peace in the Holy Land and consider making a contribution to the Episcopal Relief & Development Middle East Fund to help meet the growing needs of all people in the region. Stay informed about the Episcopal Relief & Development response at episcopalrelief.org Click here to make an online donation or write a check to Episcopal Relief & Development. Mail to: PO Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058 |
Your notice is VERY important to us. Our mission is to fully support and amplify the work you are doing! When you volunteer or organize something, we want that work to be fully recognized and supported. So, to submit a notice, email communications@trinitysolebury.org or contact Marilyn Schuster or Jon Hayward directly. We like to have notices by Thursday, but 'stuff happens', and we'll try our best with every notice no matter what. To add an event to the church calendar, email communications@trinitysolebury.org or call the office at 215-297-5135 To add someone to the prayer list, visit trinitysolebury.org/prayerlist or call the office at 215-297-5135
| Trinity Parish Directory Updates Maintenance of the parish directory is a never ending process. To make sure our members can reach you, please check your listed contact information. Send updates to Sarah Doyle at sdoyle@trinitysolebury.org. Updated photos are welcome too. For an online copy of the parish directory, visit trinitysolebury.org/mdir |
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Guatemala Mission Trip
Despite the snowy roads, TYG began 2024 by packaging meals for Caring for Friends, a food program for the homebound and homeless in the Philadelphia area. The group also received a thank you from Lisa Barkley, our partner in the Christmas Giving Tree program for the Pearl Street kids of Haddington, West Philadelphia: 
Need Crisis Support - Dial 988: Everyone is familiar using '911' when emergency help is needed, but you may not know about '988'. Dialing 988 from your phone will connect you with 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress.
On the first Sunday of each month, healing prayers are available at both of Trinity's services during Communion. Prayer requests can be for oneself, a friend or family member, or a local, regional, national or international issue. Individuals of all ages are welcome and encouraged to come to the healing stations.
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