The next Trinity Book Group meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 23, at 4 p.m. at the home of Charlotte Rea (address provided upon RSVP). We will be discussing Death Comes for the Archbishop by Willa Cather. Published in 1921 and set in New Mexico, it is widely regarded as one of the best American books of the twentieth century and masterfully captures this critical time. The Book Group is open to all; to RSVP please contact Jennifer Briggs. jenniferobriggs@gmail.com / 203-804-6532
Trinity's doors will be open for prayer on Tuesday, November 5, and Wednesday, November 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All are welcome to come and center themselves on these important days in our nation's common life.
Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges: Guide the people of the United States in the election of officials and representatives; that, by faithful administration and wise laws, the rights of all may be protected and our nation be enabled to fulfill your purposes; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Trinity members are invited to join St. Luke's Episcopal Church for a Bible study as part of their 180th anniversary celebrations. The text is Romans 12:12. Pizza and beverages will be served! The event takes place on Friday, November 15, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Luke's (111 Whalley Avenue).
Our Children, Youth, and Family Ministry is offering FREE babysitting on Sunday, December 8, from noon to 4 p.m. for children of adults who need a little time to wrap, clean, bake, or nap during the holiday season. Activities for the children include crafts, story time, lunch and snacks, games, music, and much more!
Registration is requested so we can plan properly. Please contact Angela Arpino include your child's name, age, and any allergies. family@trinitynewhaven.org
All are welcome to our first Taizé Prayer of the semester this Sunday at 5 p.m. sung by the Parish Choir. Founded in 1940 by Brother Roger Schutz, the brothers of the Community of Taizé commit themselves to prayer, simplicity, reconciliation, and the evangelization of young people. The repetitive melodies that form their worship remind us that through the simplest and humblest prayers, we are brought to love and to express that love in our lives.
This fall we are collecting books to donate to pediatric patients at Yale New Haven Hospital, to be distributed by hospital chaplains. As we start our own "Storybook Sundays" for children at Trinity, we are very aware of the powerful difference that stories can make—and we have a unique opportunity to share the gift of stories with young people of a variety of faiths, with a variety of health challenges.
How to Donate: We have set up a gift registry through a local bookstore, Possible Futures. Visit the registry below to purchase a book (or two, or three!). Click HERE to donate.
Donate by Sunday, November 3! Questions? Email Rev. Heidi. hthorsen@trinitynewhaven.org
Our 2024 Christmas Market is almost a month away! That means it's time to buy your tickets to the Champagne Preview Party on Thursday, November 21. For $30 come enjoy a glass of champagne, some nibbles, and purchase items at the Market before the crowds arrive on Friday. Purchase your tickets HERE.
Held annually in the undercroft of Trinity on the Green (230 Temple Street, New Haven, CT), the Christmas Market brings together handmade crafts, plants, bulbs, cookies, jams and preserves, soups to-go, a tag sale, jewelry, and more. A labor of love by the parish, all proceeds from the 2024 Market will go to support the restoration of Trinity's much-beloved and lauded pipe organ, a 1928 Aeolian-Skinner (Op. 927, lovingly nicknamed "Sister Soosie"), which is in need of some expert attention after nearly a century of loyal service to the Trinity community.
Want to donate items? Our tag sale is accepting items this Sunday, October 13, after each of the morning services, as well as every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon until November 6. Additionally, the second meeting of our Knitting Ministry will take place on Sunday, October 27, after the 10:30 service. Thank you to all who contribute to this wonderful event!
If the Christmas Market is just around the corner, then so is our Christmas Pageant! Would a child in your life like to have a speaking or nonspeaking role? Angela Arpino will assign roles based on your preference. Angels, kings, and shepherds are important nonspeaking characters in our play. Narrators, Mary, Joseph, and the angel Gabriel are speaking characters. Send an email to Angela with your child(ren)'s names, ages, and preferences. family@trinitynewhaven.org
Parish Treasurer David Soper will be giving a Treasurer's Talk after the 10:30 service next Sunday, October 20, in the undercroft library. Please come for an update on the church budget, financial condition, and upcoming projects. Click on the attachments below to review the data and bring your questions!
We invite you to join us this Sunday at 9 a.m. for our first Choral Morning Prayer of the season. The Choir of Adults & Girls and the Boys Choir will sing music of Joanna Forbes L'Estrange, Herbert Howells, and Martin Shaw, and the congregation is invited to join in singing the hymns and Anglican chant. All are welcome!
And please mark your calendars for future Morning Prayers this term: November 3 and December 1.
As we journey deeper into the fall season, let's come together to breathe, stretch, and pray. Trinity Mom Dominique O'Connell shares her talents as a yoga leader in the undercroft on Sunday, October 6, at 9:30 a.m. Mats are provided but bring your own if you can; dress comfortably. We will finish by 10:15 a.m.
As we approach the one-year anniversary of the Hamas-led attacks on Israel and the devastating consequences of that action on the lives of Palestinians in Gaza and throughout the region on all sides, we invite you to join us this Sunday for a Vigil for Peace. The service will take place at 5 p.m. and will be led by Rev. Luk and Seminarian Elishia McAllister. There will also be opportunities for prayer at each of our Sunday morning services.
Last Sunday we officially welcomed Simon Lee as our Interim Director of Music for the 2024-25 program year. Simon will capably lead our music program in the intervening time between Walden Moore's retirement and the selection of Trinity's next Director of Music. We're so grateful to Simon for his willingness to join us, and we look forward to the coming year. We're also extremely grateful to Associate Director of Music Sarah Johnson, who until now has taken the reins of the program during the processing of Simon's visa. Welcome Simon, and thank you Sarah!
Starting October 1, Mary Ellen Savage will become our new Trinity Warden, serving alongside Marsha Ackerman. Mary Ellen has been a longtime Trinity member. In years past, she has served as Warden and several times as Vestry member. We are tremendously grateful that she has accepted the call to join us.
Earlier this year, Bob Scott, our then new Junior Warden, needed to step down due to health reasons. Thankfully, David Soper took on the role of interim Warden, for which we are extremely grateful. David is Trinity’s Treasurer and is leading many other Trinity committees and initiatives. We are very blessed to have David’s leadership at Trinity.
Let us keep our Wardens and their leadership in our prayers. May the Holy Spirit bless and guide Marsha and Mary Ellen in their ministry to our parish.
Biography
I am a forty-year resident of the city of New Haven. I raised my family in Westville while I attended medical school, completed psychiatric training and worked in the YNHH system and then as a medical director at the APT Foundation in New Haven. I have attended Trinity Church since 1994 and have served as a warden and on the Vestry, at least twice, and also on the stewardship committee for several years and I was a reader. My children both attended Trinity with me and served as acolytes, each for several years and my grandson was baptized at Trinity. Currently I am semi-retired, working part time, and also serve on the New Haven Free Public Library foundation board. I am glad to serve as the Junior Warden during another exciting and interesting time in the life of Trinity.
The Women's Bible Study is meeting again on Thursdays at 4 p.m. via Zoom. We are reading and discussingThis Hebrew Lord by John Shelby Spong. In this book the author guides us to a new way of seeing Jesus, how he became the Messiah, how Jesus was influenced by the writings of the Hebrew Bible, and much more. Join us if you wish to deepen your knowledge of Jesus.
How do I sign up?
Speak to David Assis or email him (david.n.assis@gmail.com). You can also speak to any usher.
Can I pick my own schedule?
You will be asked to identify days that you are available to usher. A schedule will then be sent to all ushers.
What do ushers do?
Arrive at 10 a.m. (or close to) for the 10:30 service
Greet people as they enter.
Give them a bulletin
Offer to show them to a seat.
Anything else?
Ushers pass the collection plates and bring them to the altar. They may be asked to count the congregation and regulate Communion.
What is the commitment?
One service every 6 to 8 weeks. It depends on the number of ushers available.
What if I can’t make my scheduled day?
It is best to email all the ushers and ask someone to substitute for you. People are very willing to exchange dates or to just volunteer to take your place. You can also email David (see email above).
This Saturday's Clean the Green features a special twist! After our regular cleaning activities, we will head to Center Church on the Green to learn about the life of John Dixwell, then journey up West Rock to visit the Judges Cave—hiding place of William Goffe and Edward Whalley. Meet up at 10 a.m. on the north side of Trinity Church.
Join Children, Youth, & Family Ministry in the undercroft at 9:30 a.m. this Sunday for their monthly Storybook Sunday. Stories from the Bible and popular children’s books are presented and discussed in relation to our everyday faith lives. This month: Sometimes We Fall, a simple story of a young bear encouraged to keep trying, even when fear and doubt are involved. Bring a teddy bear!
Thank you, Sarah Johnson, for creating and leading Choristarters, Trinity's new singing group for 4-8 year-olds. Sarah is planting the seeds of a love of singing and teaching music in a supportive environment appropriate for beginners. New singers welcome anytime—Wednesdays from 4:30-5:15 in the choir room! No connection to Trinity is necessary. Contact Sarah at sjohnson@trinitynewhaven.org.
Are you a healing prayer minister? Are you curious about becoming one? Come to an information session and training on Sunday, October 13, after the 10:30 service in the upper room! Contact Lisa Levy, Community Care Minister, at llevy@trinitynewhaven.org for questions.