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Readings for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost - June 21, 2026 Genesis 21:8-21, Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17, Romans 6:1b-11, Matthew 10:24-39 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: Emily Wolf, Maryjane Mims, and Chris Murphy.
We commend to God's care and keeping: Marilou Stewart
We commend to God’s gracious care and keeping: those who serve in our Armed Forces and for all who are in harm’s way.
We celebrate the birth of: Georgia, great granddaughter of Phyllis Mathieu.
For Those of Our Parish:
Ru, Earlene, Emory, Phyllis, Phyllis, Janet, Emil, Ruth, Jon, Jim, Pat, Christine, Rick, Denise Barbara, Cathy, Nick, Jeanne, Ed, Ken, Dick, Bill, and Anna P.
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 Tim Harrell, Organist and Choirmaster Trinity Senior Choir Acolytes: 8:00 Gerri Broadbent; 9:30 Kim Laughlin Lectors: 8:00 Gerri Broadbent; 9:30 Christopher Whitney Lay Eucharistic Minister: 9:30 Bill Jaglowski Chalice Bearers: 8:00 Gerri Broadbent 9:30 Sue Benner and Linda Kenyon | Altar Guild: 8:00 Gerri Broadbent; 9:30 Elaine Crooks Ushers: 8:00 John Loftus; 9:30 Dave Griffith and George Kuebrich Greeters: 9:30 Roger Stikeleather and Dottie Brown Flower Guild: Kim Laughlin Flower Distribution: Lyn Fox Coffee Hour: Kim Laughlin and Julie Loftus Laundry Angels: Scott and Karen Holmes |
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.
Repeating:
As Trinity Episcopal Church Solebury celebrates its 150th anniversary, we're partnering with Fisherman's Mark to help provide 150 lunches each week to local children through the FLY (Feeding Local Youth) Program. When school is out, many children lose access to the meals they receive during the school day. The FLY Program helps fill that gap by providing healthy, nutritious lunches throughout the summer months. Just $5 provides one lunch, and our goal is to raise $750—enough to provide one week of lunches for 30 children. Your Gift Makes a Difference:
Donate online at trinitysolebury.org/fly Once our $750 goal is reached, donations will help unlock a matching gift to support a second week of meals. Questions? please contact Artith Talbott |
Can kindness change a community? We’re about to find out This fall, as part of our 150th anniversary celebration, we are launching 150 Acts of Kindness – a community-wide invitation to share compassion, generosity, and service in ways both big and small. |
Episcopal Church Foundation Ministry Tip of the Week:
Even in the midst of despair, there is hope
Some weeks, it’s tough to keep up spiritually and emotionally with all that swirls around us. On a 24-hour news cycle, we continue to be pummeled with disheartening world news and violence in our communities. As people of faith, our first response is prayer.
Yet it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed to the point of “prayer fatigue.” As many of us are discovering, there’s only so much capacity the human brain has to respond to grief, sadness, and traumatic events. As we face crisis after crisis, it’s easy to feel that prayer doesn’t matter or that it doesn’t change anything.
The good news is that the world’s peace and harmony don’t depend exclusively upon us. That’s God’s realm, not ours. Once we realize this, it takes the pressure off of us to get the words right or say the proper number of prayers to “fix” everything. We don’t even need words — they’re usually inadequate anyway. We can weep with those who weep and mourn with those who mourn while leaving the big picture to the God who cares for us as a mother cares for her children.
Read the full article on ECF Vital Practices: Prayer Fatigue and the Search for Hope by the Rev. Tim Schenck.
(The article was published in 2013 and uses tragedies from that year as it's reference point.)
In Requiem
Jean Tinney Evans
February 4,1938 - May 28, 2026
Funeral Service at Trinity, July 11th, 11 a.m.
Jean Evans, long term member of Trinity, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026. She had recently been living in Media to be near her family.
Jean lived a full life up until the end. She was the loving wife of the late Franklin R. Evans and devoted mother to Anita Evans Loveland (Fred) and Linda Evans O'Connor (Brian); proud grandmother to three wonderful granddaughters, Sarah Loveland Dillon (Steven), Julie Loveland Burke (Matthew), and Grace LilliAnn O'Connor. She loved spending time with her two great grandsons Thomas Dillon and Jackson Burke.
She is predeceased by her parents, Francis William Tinney, and Margaret Boettger Tinney.
Jean lived her childhood in Collingdale. She married Frank on Flag Day, June 14, 1958. They were married for 62 years until Frank's death in 2020.
Jean had many unpaid and paid jobs throughout her career. She was very proud to be a stay-at-home mom. She worked for several years for WFIL in Philadelphia. She had front row seats to see Elvis Presley. Her job was to hold the swooning girls away from the stage. She also worked for Capital Airlines. She worked for 20 years at Educational Testing Service, starting as a secretary and ending her career as Director of Benefits.
Among her unpaid jobs was a Betty Crocker Recipe Tester. Frank, Anita, and Linda were the recipients of many good, and some not so good, meals. She also conducted door-to-door surveys for Johnson and Johnson Personal Products, and signed people up for credit cards at the New Mexico State Fair. She was a girl scout leader for many years.
Both Jean and Frank were also long-time members at Copper Hill Country Club.
Jean and Frank loved to travel, visiting six of seven continents. She loved to knit and play bridge and was recently active in multiple bridge and knitting groups at Riddle Village. She was a volunteer at the Riddle Village Emporium and served as a floor representative for her building.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Episcopal Relief and Development or The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America.
In Requiem
Marilou Stewart
August 23, 1931 - June 8, 2026
Reception to follow in McArthur Hall
Marilou Parsons Stewart, 94, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026 at Summit Park Assisted Living Center in Jackson, Michigan, under the care of the Summit Park Staff and Hospice.
Marilou was born on August 23, 1931, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, the sixth child of John and Marie Parsons. In 1940, the Parsons family moved to Oneonta, New York, where Marilou attended elementary, middle, and high school. It was in Oneonta that she met her husband and the love of her life, David Arnold Stewart.
In 1949, David and Marilou, along with their two young children, David and Deborah, moved to Angola, Indiana. While David pursued his degree in Civil Engineering from Tri- State College, Marilou supplemented their income by working as a sought-after research paper typist for David's fellow engineering students. David earned his degree in 1957 and his Professional Engineering License in the early 1960s. As David's career took him to various engineering firms in eastern United States, Marilou expertly facilitated each move, transforming their new houses into homes for their family. While living in Binghamton, New York, they welcomed their third child, John Harold. David later worked in Woodbury, New Jersey, before finishing his career with firms in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Gifted with a lovely voice, Marilou was often asked to sing at weddings and events while growing up in Oneonta. Throughout her life, she was a dedicated member of their local church choirs and frequently performed in community musical theater productions, where she was highly regarded and often cast in a leading role.
Following David's retirement, the couple dedicated themselves to the complete restoration of "Stone Forge"; their historic circa -1756 home outside of New Hope, Pennsylvania. As avid readers, genealogists, and skilled crafters, they performed much of the restoration work themselves. In 1992, their meticulous reconstruction of the property's Historic Blacksmith Shop ruins earned them national architectural recognition.
During their 43 years in Pennsylvania, David and Marilou were active members of Trinity Episcopal Church in Solebury, where Marilou managed and helped organize the church's successful Annual Christmas Cookie Bake Sale each year. David, an antique firearms collector since childhood, was an active member of the American Society of Arms Collectors for over 32 years and Marilou shared in this passion for the last two decades of their marriage. The Society's Biannual Meetings throughout the United States became a source of travel, education, and lasting friendships. Blessed with a love for travel, they also enjoyed numerous trips to the British Isles and cherished a 21-year tradition of August family vacations on Block Island, Rhode Island.
Marilou was the bedrock of her family. Her enduring love and support fostered and maintained the exceptionally close bonds shared among her children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, David Arnold Stewart, Sr. and their son, David Arnold Stewart, Jr.
She is survived by two of her children, Deborah (Gary) Weber of Bend, Oregon, and John (Elaine) Stewart of Clark Lake, Michigan, daughter-in-law, Wendy Stewart of Middlebury, Vermont; eight grandchildren: Jane (Casey Wright), Stewart Weber, David III (Haley), Nicholas Weber (Candace), Mary, Connor (Nicole), William (Ava), and Katherine (Chace) and 3 great-grandchildren, Oscar Stewart, Lena Stewart and Leo Stewart.
A Funeral Service will be held at Glenwood Cemetery, Oneonta, New York, at a later date this summer.
The family will receive friends and relatives at the church after the service. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery in Oneonta.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to:
Condolences and memories may be shared on the online guest book at The Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home.
The service will be livestreamed at trinitysolebury.org
In Requiem
Samuel E. “Woody” Griffiths, III
October 21, 1935 - June 8, 2025
Life Celebration at Trinity, June 27th, 11 a.m.
Reception to follow in McArthur Hall
Samuel E. “Woody” Griffiths, III, 89, loving husband, dedicated father and loyal partner died on June 8, 2025, at his home in Buckingham with family by his side.
Woody was born on October 21, 1935, in Philadelphia to the late Samuel E. Griffiths, Jr. and Marion M. (Gordon) Griffiths. He was raised in Drexel Hill and Radnor and graduated from The Episcopal Academy and The Pennsylvania State University.
He had a long and successful career in the insurance industry, most notably with The Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company before forming Griffiths-Schreiber & Company with longtime associate Donald R. Schreiber. Known for his “integrity, sincerity and professionalism,” he cherished his business relationships.
Woody was an avid sportsman, outdoorsman, golfer and traveler. As a fly fisherman and upland bird hunter, he traveled far and wide, from Alaska to Europe, in search of the elusive trout and wily partridge.
As a long time member of Trinity Solebury and Lookaway Golf Club, Woody developed many lasting friendships. During his lifetime, along with his wife Ginger, he traveled extensively throughout the world, especially to Scotland, UK. His favorite destination though was his beloved home “Wundulla” in remote western Maine where he enjoyed time with friends and family for over fifty years. He was also never without one of his four-legged friends, Beagles, Brittany and English Springer Spaniels.
He is survived by his three sons and their families: Samuel E. “Woody” Griffiths, IV and Lynn Kelly Griffiths of Carversville and Vero Beach, FL, Jeffrey Allan Griffiths and Roseanne K. Griffiths of Doylestown and Steven C. Griffiths and Amy L. Griffiths of Doylestown.. Also surviving are his seven grandchildren: Samuel E. “Woody” Griffiths, V of West Palm Beach, FL, Caroline P. Griffiths of Boston, MA, Julia R. Griffiths of Castle Rock, CO, Allan G. Griffiths of Silverdale, WA, Hope C. Griffiths of Silverdale, WA, Sophie H. Griffiths and Rachel C. Griffiths both of Doylestown, as well as his very special circle of close friends and his dear partner, Mary E. T. Walrond.
Woody will be remembered for his humility, generosity, and kindness to all who knew him. Woody was deeply loved and will be sorely missed by his friends and family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Woody’s name to The Episcopal Academy, 1785 Bishop White Dr., Newtown Square, PA 19073 and/or Trinity Episcopal Church, PO Box 377, Solebury, PA 18963
The service will be livestreamed at trinitysolebury.org
June's Adult Forum
The Spiritual Gift of Stewardship: developing a Life of Gratitude
Sunday, June 28th at 11:00 a.m.
The term "stewardship" is used most often in church in regards to the annual pledge drive. But when we start thinking about terms like "the stewardship of creation" or "the stewardship of time" we realize that the spiritual gift of Stewardship is a practice that can grow and develop over a lifetime. Here's what the Episcopal Network for Stewardship says on their website:
We are children of God, disciples of Jesus Christ who feel called to a ministry of transformation through stewardship. We are sojourners who, along with many others, have some sense that it is through an understanding of holistic stewardship and a practice of gratitude and generosity that we will grow spiritually, that we will grow more and more into the likeness of the loving, generous God in whose image we are created. We believe that it is by virtue of our baptism that we are called to this ministry of stewardship.
June's Adult Forum will explore the theology of stewardship as a spiritual discipline and how it can grow in your life. Hosted by Rev. Rob, we will be gathering in the main sanctuary. This program will be livestreamed and recorded for later viewing.
Lobsterfest 2026
It was a beautiful day as Trinity returned to its traditional Lobsterfest with some new additions in celebration of Trinity's 150th anniversary. Kids' games included a large, inflatable slide. Live music was provided by The Traveling Soleburys. A photo booth was used not only at Lobsterfest but was also left onsite until Sunday morning so parishioners could take photos to add to our church directory. Of the 400-plus dinners of lobsters and ribs, 60% were enjoyed under the tents, and 40% were taken-away. 15-20 walk-in guests purchased dinners. The concession stand did a lively business in burgers and desserts, which were donated by our gifted bakers. There were zero lobsters left! Many thanks to the volunteers who created this wonderful and completely successful event.
A Trinity "Friends of Music" Production
An Organ Recital with
Timothy Harrell
Sunday, June 28th at 4:00 p.m.
Featuring works by Nicolaus Bruhns, César Franck, and chorale preludes for Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter and Pentecost by Krebs, Dupré, Pachelbel, Langlais and deGrigny.
Christopher Whitney will provide commentary on each piece.
Tickets: $20, $10 -18 and under
From the Rector's Desk:
This is just a reminder that, as the season changes, humdidty increases, things move and doorframes shift. This means that sometimes doors that have a tight fit to begin with, may not shut on their own correctly. This is especially true of the double doors of the church (both to the outside and to the sanctuary).
So, if you're walking through a door at Trinity, please take half a second to glance back and see if the door needs to be pushed all the way closed. Your care will ensure a safer, more secure environment for everyone.
How about I end this with a great quote from the Bible about doors:
"Listen! I am standing at the door, knocking; if you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to you and eat with you, and you with me." (Rev. 3:20)
Yours in Christ,
Rev. Rob+
Have photos or maybe a video clip?? We Want Them
As you take pictures or video clips, please email (not text) 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 have easy access to them. If your device asks for a 'size' when sending, please select 'medium' and send 4 at most in one email. Thank you - this make things so much easier for us.
Kensington Initiative
Meal Prep Friday July 24th at 1 p.m.
Come join us Friday June 19th as we make 400 PB&J sandwiches to pack into 200 lunches for distribution from the Sunshine House in Kensington.
Financial donations can be made to the church, either by check or online at trinitysolebury.org/donate Please put Kensington in the memo line. And now that the weather is starting to cool a bit, we could really use donations of white socks. One way to find them is by going to Amazon and searching for "white socks bulk men"
Questions? contact kim@parkavepastries.com or phone 215-718-3973
Kim Laughlin
Juneteenth 2026
Public Policy Actions You Can Take
June 19th
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in Texas were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Over 150 years later, Congress designated Juneteenth as a federal holiday in 2021.
For the Episcopal Church, Juneteenth is not only a day of remembrance. It is a summon to truth-telling, repair, and faithful public witness. We honor the joy of freedom while also acknowledging that emancipation was delayed, contested, and incomplete. The legacies of slavery continue to shape racial disparities in wealth, health, housing, incarceration, migration, and political power.
As followers of Jesus, we reject every theology and political movement that baptizes racial hierarchy, white supremacy, domination, or Christian nationalism. Our faith calls us instead toward Beloved Community: a society where every person bears the full dignity of being made in the image of God and where public policy protects the freedom and flourishing of all.
As one way to mark this year’s holiday, you are invited to act by using the following action alerts that call upon Congress to address racial injustice and create a society where the dignity and freedom of all are fully respected.
Go to www.episcopalchurch.org/ogr/this-juneteenth-advocate-for-racial-justice/ to read the entire article, and see ways you can participate in public policy actions related to Juneteenth.
With Gratitude
to our 2026
Lobsterfest Sponsors
Because of events like Lobsterfest and the generosity of supporters, we have been able to assist organizations such as Fisherman's Mark, A Woman's Place, and the Bucks County Opportunity Council. Our youth have also continued their work with Mission Philadelphia, helping transform abandoned lots in West and North Philadelphia into green spaces and community gardens. These experiences not only improve neighborhoods but also give our young people the chance to build meaningful connections and see the difference they can make in the world.
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Gold Sponsor: $1250 Addison Wolfe
Silver: $500
Bronze: $250
Patron:$150
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The Episcopal Church
Office of Government Relations
Episcopal Public Policy Network
Are you interested in what the Episcopal Church is doing to engage our nation's leaders on issues of concern to us? The Episcopal Public Policy Network works to fulfill our baptismal covenant of "striving for justice and peace". You can sign up for email notifications and to participate in weekly policy network calls. They will also provide you with specific information about upcoming bills related to public policy so you can have an impact.
The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations The Episcopal Public Policy Network EPPN on Facebook
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Centering Prayer has been an active ministry at Trinity since the late 1990's. We practice Centering Prayer in the Chapel weekly on Tuesday mornings from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and all are welcome. Come whenever you can. Centering Prayer is a type of Christian contemplation that provides an opportunity to sit quietly in God’s presence, in stillness for greater awareness of God in our busy daily lives. We intentionally put aside all thoughts of the past and of the future, being aware only of "now". When we meet we remember those in need. We practice 20 minutes of silent meditation. We send cards to those in our prayers. One technique of Centering Prayer employs a sacred word that we each choose on our own. Then we silently recall it to return to God’s presence when we are distracted by thoughts, feelings, and images. In Centering Prayer we believe that the beginning and the end of prayer is learning how to be still before God. Thoughts are the inevitable and normal part of Centering Prayer and by returning to our sacred word we are expressing our "intention to consent to God's presence and action within" (Thomas Keating) Consider coming to Centering Prayer on Tuesdays. It is a gentle retreat, if only for 20 minutes, from our busy daily lives. The Trinity Spiritual Life Ministry |
That could be:
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. |
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel. For more information, contact Victoria 267-337-2729 victorias36@hotmail.com |
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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.
Each Sunday there is a sheet on the entryway table in the narthex where parishioners, visitors, and other church attendees can write their prayer requests for that Sunday. The page will include options for those requiring healing, special intentions, or the deceased. Those names will be included for that Sunday and the Sunday following, unless requested otherwise. 
