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Standing in the Stream
Beloved Friends- This Sunday we will gather once again through our sacred digital platform, Trinity@Home, at 9:00 (and anytime thereafter), and then again at 10:00 in-person for Trinity@316. In both settings we will sing, pray, hear the Good News of the gospel and...
The Hill We Climb
Beloved Friends-
I don’t know about you, but lately I have grown tired of watching the seemingly endless loop of political commentaries day in and out when it comes to what is happening (or not happening) in our nation’s capital. I used to watch on a regular basis or listen to the radio in order to stay aware and informed as engaged citizen, but that has waned in the passing months.
Two years ago… read more
Abraham’s Hospitality
In chapter 18 of Genesis, we see God is hanging out with Abraham while three strangers are rolling by his tent. Abraham puts God on hold to run up and invite these strangers into his dwelling place, so that he may make a “morsel” of bread for them. But what happens next is, Abraham finds Sarah and has her prepare 16lbs of bread as he selects the most tender and best calf for the meal (as well as gathering milk and curds). Eventually the entire feast is prepared… read more
Most Durable Power in the World
Beloved Friends-
This coming Monday we will be observing “Martin Luther King Jr. Day.” Since 1986 our country has used this third Monday in January to celebrate and remember the immeasurable gifts of Martin Luther King Jr. and his tireless work as a nonviolent activist, preacher of the Gospel and key figure in the Civil Rights movement…
Community Action – New Blog
Beloved Friends,
Starting this week, we will be hearing from our new Director of Community Engagement, George Benson. I have asked George to carve out a little time to keep us focused on this important aspect of our expanding ministry as a downtown community of faith. Some weeks he may be calling us to action, while others …
Chili Cook Off!
January 15, 2023
Do you have a special chili recipe and a competitive bone in your body? Do you enjoy taste-testing chili? Then you’re perfect for Trinity’s first annual Chili Cook-Off! Bring your best recipe
2023 Budget Presentation
January 22 – Trinity Budget presentation and conversation after 10:00 service.
If you have ever wondered what goes into the planning and funding of Trinity’s annual Operating budget, please plan on joining us after the 10:00 service for a brief presentation and opportunity for conversation. For the past 5 years… read more
At the Table
January 28 –
Trinity to host Music and Storytelling with Joanna Whaley and Addy Campbell LGBTQIA+ affirming podcast “At The Table” January 28th 2023, 7pm. Joanna Whaley is a worship artist and an advocate for full inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community in the church, and believes the Kingdom of God is for EVERYONE…. read more
Annual Meeting
January 29 – Celebration of Ministry & Annual Meeting after 10:00 service
Each year every parish in the Episcopal Church gathers for an Annual Meeting- a time to look back on the year past, ahead to the future and complete the business put before us as a parish including electing new vestry members. Please plan on joining us this year following the 10:00 service. All are welcome and wanted! Click image to see more info and full vestry slate.
Chalking of the Doors
Sunday, January 8 (Epiphany) Chalking of the Doors
Since the Middle Ages there has been a tradition that on (or near) the feast of the Epiphany we pray for God’s blessing on our homes, marking the entrance with chalk (an incarnational image reminding us of the dust of the earth from which we were made).
We Can Be the Dream Together
January, 15, 2023
Glenwood Lutheran Church will host a commemoration of the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Sunday, January 15th, 2023 at 4:00pm. Glenwood is located at 2545 Monroe Street, adjacent to the Toledo Museum of Art.
Together, We Can Be the Dream is the theme of the program that seeks to propel us toward the vision of racial justice and equity that Dr. King so desired.
Gloria Dickerson will be the guest speaker. Gloria was directly involved …
Introducing the Orchestra
February 11 – The Toledo Symphony will be visiting Trinity at 3pm! Bring your friends and family to see the different instruments of the orchestra up close, including an instrument petting zoo…Read More
Beannacht: A Blessing for the New Year
Beloved Friends-
Happy New Year AND Happy Epiphany! Today, January 6th is the day on our church calendar we celebrate the arrival of the Wise Ones who came to visit the baby Jesus after his birth. Also known as “Three Kings Day” it has become an important part of our collective narrative as we move into the new year.
Since the Middle Ages …
Health Department Forum
February 12 – @ 11:30 we’re having a community meeting about the Northwest Ohio Syringe Services and offering Naloxone (NARCAN) training in My Brother’s Place. Light lunch provided…Read More & Sign-Up
Drop of Water
Beloved Friends,
Happy almost New Year’s Eve. Wow. How can it be the end of another year? We have had a glorious few months leading us to the end of this year, largely in part due to the gift of proximity. This has been the first year, in what feels like a lifetime (rather than just two), that we were able to gather in person each week for all of Advent and Christmas Eve in addition to still offering Trinity@Home. I have learned over this season of “both/and” that we are so blessed to have found our way to offering, as Sufi poet and mystic Sufi says, “a thousand ways to kneel and kiss the ground.” Both ways of leaning into God’s love have integrity, breadth and depth and it truly does take a village. Thank you for continuing to support both ways we live into being a progressive, inclusive and creative community of faith. read more …
Bethlehem of our Hearts
Beloved Friends,
We are now just a day away from the Feast of the Nativity. The day we gather together to hear the beautiful birth story of how God’s love came to dwell among us. Whether you have plans to join us for our very inter-active and joy-filled “intergenerational service” at 4:00pm, tune in to engage through our digital offering Trinity@Home at 7:00pm, or find your way to our late service beginning at 10:30 with special music followed by a full Eucharist, I know you will be reminded of why this is such a special time and a life-changing story.
Advent Hands
Beloved Friends-
This Sunday will mark the fourth and final Sunday of Advent, moving us ever so much closer to the Feast of the Nativity in a few short days. We will even hear these words from the gospel according to Matthew: Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way…and in seven short verses hear this important “birth story.” This telling of that story lifts up the very special and often overlooked role of Joseph.
Joseph, Jesus’ earthly father, …
We Can Choose a Better Way
Beloved Friends,
We are now moving into the third week of this short and rich season of Advent. We continue to gather and wait together- remembering that waiting with others is almost always more meaningful than waiting alone. We continue to travel this road noticing the landscape both inside our hearts as well as what we notice in the world around us.
Last week we were invited into a time of noticing the smallest of things in hopes of discovering a new way home. Home to the place inside that is waiting to be made ready to welcome the Christ child.
This year we are exploring …