Please note that the location of our Parish Picnic this Sunday has been moved to the Harbor Pavilion at Ft. Nathan Hale (20 Woodward Ave, New Haven). Parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis near the pavilion.

Trinity will provide catered sandwiches from Koffee to meet a variety of dietary needs. Suggested donation is $15 per person, which can be given in cash or online (click here). Those who are invested in the spirit of potlucks are invited to bring a dessert or appetizer to go along with the meal.

Click here for directions.

Sunday, September 24 | 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Are you interested in learning about other religions, and building relationships with people of other faiths? Congregation B’nai Jacob (Woodbridge, CT) has been a partner and friend to Trinity, particularly as a sponsor group at Chapel on the Green.

Rev. Heidi is organizing a small group from Trinity to visit Congregation B’nai for Kol Nidre, a service at the heart of Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement. We will join this observance as guests, and may arrange a time at a later date to reflect on the experience.

RSVP to Rev. Heidi is required since a limited number of guest spots are available and the synagogue has requested names in advance, and identification on the day of the service. Contact Rev. Heidi with any questions.

RSVP by September 19 to hthorsen@trinitynewhaven.org.

Please join us on Sunday, September 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the undercroft to reconnect and bring any items you have made to donate to the Christmas Market. We will be accepting yarn donations as well as sharing patterns and a light brunch. If you have any questions, please contact Gloria Hoda (gloria.hoda@gmail.com) or Candy Carl-Stannard (pcstannard@att.net).

Each item is greatly appreciated by local food pantries—the need is great and we have a chance to make a difference in someone's life.

If you are a member of Costco or another warehouse distribution store, items such as canned beans and Ramen noodles can be purchased for a fraction of the cost. Personal care items are also needed, such as toothpaste and soap.

If you have any questions, please contact Gloria Hoda (gloria.hoda@gmail.com).

Thank you!

Confirmation is a sacramental rite in which a mature Christian affirms their faith, surrounded by the prayers of their community. This is a meaningful practice for people who were baptized as infants, and is particularly appropriate for teenagers and older adults.

We are planning to host confirmation classes in the winter, for those hoping to be confirmed in the Easter Season in 2024. Read more about it below, and email Angela Arpino (family@trinitynewhaven.org) to express your interest.

The Way of Love: (Re)Introduction to Christian Faith

Deepen and confirm your faith as we explore the Way of Love, a summary of Christian belief and practice put forward by the Episcopal Church’s Presiding Bishop, the Rev. Michael Curry. These three sessions serve as Confirmation preparation for those wanting to be confirmed in the 2024 Easter Season.

All Classes start at 9:15am on the following Sundays:

January 21

February 25

March 24

A local family from Syria has reached out to us at Trinity, in search of the following items to help them adjust to life in New Haven. If you have any of the following, gently used, that you are interested in donating, contact Rev. Heidi (hthorsen@trinitynewhaven.org).

·      Washer

·      Dryer

·      Computer

·      Electric Bike

Weekly pastoral care events will resume the week of September 11. All events will take place on Zoom. For more information, please contact Lillian Revel (pastoralcare@trinitynewhaven.org).

Morning Meditation (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 8:30-9 a.m. starting September 11): We practice the silent method of Centering Prayer. If you wish to join but are not familiar with this method, ask Lilian for a brief explanation. Newcomers are most welcome to join this meditation group anytime. You are not committed to join every time. Just drop in as the spirit moves you.

Trinity Sages (every other Tuesday from 4-5 p.m. starting September 12): This is a conversation group that meets mothy to discuss issues that come up as we age, the changes we experience in all areas of life, and how we learn from them. And ultimately, how our wisdom can help others. Newcomers are welcome.

Spirituality Group with Luk and Lillian (Wednesdays 5-6 p.m. starting September 13): It is hard to imagine anyone who has never had any doubts about his/her faith. We all have them. Many people will keep such questions to themselves or bring them up only in private. In his book Do I stay Christian? A Guide for the Doubters, the Disappointed, and the Disillusioned author Brian McLaren brings these questions to the public arena. He guides us skillfully to finding answers for ourselves. As we read this book, Luk and Lilian will guide the group in sharing our thoughts, doubts and all. As we will see, it is not so much whether the answer is Yes or No; the answer lies much more in the How.

Women's Bible Study and Beyond (Thursdays 4-5 p.m. starting September 14): Our purpose is to form a deeply rooted community as we discuss various biblical and spiritual topics. Our starting point is usually a book by a known author. This time we will start with How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith by Mariann E. Budde. “Bishop Budde teaches us to respond with clarity and grace even in the toughest times. Being brave is not a singular occurrence; it’s a journey that we can choose to undertake every day.”  Newcomers are most welcome to join this study group.

Friends of the Green New Haven is donating a fully decorated Christmas tree to Trees of Hope. This magical-heartwarming annual event will be held December 2nd-10th at the Maritime Center on Long Wharf, and raises funds for the Ronald McDonald House. We are looking for New Haven made or themed ornaments to decorate the tree. A collection box will be located on the table near the sextons office. If you attend services remotely, live in CT, would like to donate, or have questions, please email Geri at friendsofthegreennewhaven@gmail.com

Reunion of Trinity musicians in New York after Evensong at St Thomas Church, New York on Thursday, July 27. Left to right: Nathan and Zachary Fletcher (Trinity and St Thomas choir alums who sang in the service), Janet Yieh (Trinity Scholar alum who played for part of the service, serves now as Director of Music of Church of the Heavenly Rest, New York), Walden, Jared Johnson (Trinity Scholar alum, Director of the Girls Choir Course for which this Evensong was sung, just appointed Director of Music, Grace Cathedral, San Francisco), Jessica French (Trinity Scholar alum, composer-in-residence for the Choir Course who had premieres at the Evensong). A happy evening for all! Photo credit: Janet Yieh.

Join us on August 6, on the shady Green behind the three churches, as we join our friends from other faith traditions to serve our community in a variety of ways. Contact Angela Arpino with questions and to sign up. We'll meet in the Undercroft at Noon and walk over together.

Phylis Iqbal, a Trinity Community member and certified yoga instructor, will be offering yoga instruction at Trinity now at a new time: the first Sundays of the Month, at 9am in the beautiful stained glass space of Trinity’s Upper Room (head upstairs to the right, when you enter the church building).

Yoga means to “yoke” or “unite,” and is more than just a physical exercise of movements and postures (asana). It is a practice to bring together our bodies, souls, and minds in order to strengthen our connection to the divine.

Please contact Phylis at phylis.iqbal@gmail.com or by calling/texting at 203-606-4249 if you have additional questions or require any accommodations. Bring water and a mat, if you have one!

Join us for these upcoming dates; no experience is necessary:

• Sunday, August 6 at 9am in the Upper Room

• Sunday, September 3 at 9am in the Upper Room

Get Your Trinity Nametag!

In the Narthex

In an effort to be more welcoming to new and longtime Trinity members, we are trying out nametags!

Anyone who is interested in having a magnetic button nametag can join us to design your own nametag, or have someone make a nametag for you. These nametags will be stored on a magnetic sheet in the narthex, and can be picked up when you enter the church on Sunday mornings. Non-magnetic nametags will also be made available to those who need them.

HOW IT WORKS:

1. Design your nametag on a white circle with markers, place it in the envelope of finished nametags, and we will make it into a button over the course of the week.

2. Store it - once you have your nametag, it will appear on a magnetic board in the narthex. You can collect your nametag from the board every week, and return it there at the end of the service.

3. Have a problem with magnets? Write a note on the back and we will make a pin button instead.

4. Newcomer? We will provide sticker nametags for people who are new or don't have their usual nametag for any reason.

Name tags are always optional!

WHAT SHOULD I PUT ON MY NAME TAG?

Your name! (first, or first and last is fine) You might also consider:

• Decorations - use the markers provided, add a drawing or sticker that makes you happy, or commission one of our kids to help with your design!

• Pronouns - do you go by she, he, or they?

Questions? Email Rev. Heidi (hthorsen@trinitynewhaven.org).

This Sunday, July 30th, we will gather in the Undercroft at 12:15 to make sandwiches for the parishioners and guests at Chapel on the Green! Please join us in supporting this important ministry. Contact Lisa Levy, Outreach Coordinator, at cotg@trinitynewhaven.org with any questions.

Join us October 27-28 in Hartford and

"Be of Good Courage"

at ECCT's 239th Annual Convention

Join your siblings in Christ as we pray, listen, learn, and conduct the business of diocese at the 239th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut!

Register and book lodging at the ECCT Convention website.

These are the songs that parishioners have nominated, both sacred and secular, that move us to a deeper place of faith. This playlist accompanies our summer sermon series on music & faith.

Listen here >> https://trinitynewhaven.org/tuned-for-praise-playlist

Add your songs now >> https://forms.gle/6YRvFsms7gKfP62RA

Alongside our Tuned for Praise Summer Sermon Series (https://www.trinitynewhaven.org/news/summer-sermon-series-tuned-for-praise), we are putting together a playlist of the sacred and secular songs that move us to a place of deeper faith.

Fill out the survey below to let us know the name of 1-3 songs that are meaningful to you. We will combine them into a Spotify playlist that people can listen to on their own time, and we will also provide a list of titles, along with the names of people who chose them.

Add your songs now >> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1Zld57Is3yraugvLPNJ-Ac0-10J6fzo0qqzqPOf9hRJE7kQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Our summer sermon series, Tuned for Praise, invites preachers to reflect on music & Faith

July 16 Preacher Feature:

Jeremy O'Neill is entering his final year as a student at Yale Divinity School and Berkeley Divinity School. A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, he served as an intern at Trinity this past academic year, and is excited to continue serving in the fall. He studied Music at Sewanee: The University of the South in Tennessee, where he researched the impact of railroads on 20th Century American music and worked in the archives of the Country Music Hall of Fame exploring the life and character of the comedian and singer Minnie Pearl. In his free time, Jeremy enjoys playing the mandolin and guitar, and plays trumpet in the Yale Precision Marching Band. He is honored to be able to share with the Trinity Community some reflections on how he believes music can help sow the seeds of our collective faith.

Sunday Morning Services, July 9 – August 13

Music and faith are deeply intertwined. “To sing is to pray twice,” as saints before us have said (a line most frequently attributed to St. Augustine). Music is a central part of our spiritual lives, and it is a core part of our worship and community at Trinity on the Green.

This summer’s sermon series invites preachers to reflect on music and faith, in light of the lectionary texts for the day. How do the scriptures inspire us to sing? How does music move us into deeper belief and faithful action? Join us as we reflect on the importance of music in our personal lives and in our common life here at Trinity.

July 9 – Marsha Ackerman

July 16 – Jeremy O’Neill

July 23 – The Rev. Heidi Thorsen

July 30 – The Rev. Peter Sipple

August 6 – The Rev. Luk De Volder

August 13 – Will Parker