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The Importance Of Change
Beloved Friends- I suspect I am not alone in my love for the change of color that seems to wash over us this time of year whenever we step out the door into the cool crisp air. Last weekend Kim and I were able to head north for a short trip up to our family’s...
Faith-Filled Generosity
Beloved Friends, This Sunday we will gather again virtually for the second of our four Sundays focused on our 2020 Pledge Drive- the time of year we speak as clearly and passionately as possible about the joy of responding to God’s love in our lives through making a...
2020 Voter Information
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Welcome to the 2020 Pledge Drive
Beloved Friends-This Sunday we launch our 2020 Annual Pledge Campaign – a time of intentional reflection and response to what it means to be a community of faith supporting the ministry we share. Each fall we boldly talk about money and its power and...
“Me and White Supremacy”
Lisa is making the commitment to spend Oct. & Nov. working through Layla Saad’s 28-Day Challenge called “Me and White Supremacy.”
She invites YOU to do the same, individually, and then gather in December for an opportunity to discuss and reflect on the experience.
Tax Levy (Issue 18) Up for Renewal
LCCS Deputy Directory, Sophia Lloyd, will join us at 11:00am for Sunday Coffee Hour, after our 10 am service, to offer some insight into the Tax levy (Issue 18) that
is up for renewal this election, and to answer any questions you may have about this levy and what it does to support the children in our county that need services and support.
Raise your Voice- Go VOTE!
Beloved friends- 38 days from now our nation will once again hold a national election; to describe this imminent event as a tipping point in our country may be a significant understatement. Last week, during the fall meeting of the Episcopal House of Bishops, our...
Toledo Momentum
September 17 – Mid October
Momentum is a downtown Toledo festival supporting local (and international) music and art. This year it is shifting to a combination of virtual and discoverable elements to safely engage attendees in arts and culture experiences.
Coloring Pages
Check out these coloring activities featuring Trinity and Toledo based themes!
Just download, print, and enjoy at home during this holiday season!
Keep on keeping on
Beloved Friends, Over the years I have returned periodically to the growing canon of research material focused on church growth and development. And while there seem to be as many opinions on the subject as there are authors, there are some common themes and criteria...
And the Beat Goes On…
Beloved Friends-Exactly a year ago I sat down to write this weekly blog and focused on the excitement we were all feeling on the eve of welcoming back our Trinity choir including our Jobst Choral Scholars and our dozen High School students from around Toledo making up...
Walking this Path Together
Beloved Friends- As I step back into your midst after a time away for rest and prayer I do so with a heart full of peace and gratitude; it is well with my soul. Thank you to all who were here moving us faithfully down the path we make by walking side by side, day by...
God’s invitation for Sabbath
Beloved Friends,As we continue to move into these hot summer days, I find myself yearning for more “playtime” and thinking back to what that has looked like in my life over the years.My summer months as a child were often spent in a different country with my family as...
Sankofa
Beloved friends-Last week I spent some time looking back on where we have been together these first three years. It was a longer post than usual, but I hope you found it helpful reminding us of a few salient points including: This reality of being separated right now,...
Looking Back and Praying Forward
Beloved friends- Every now and then I find it helpful to look back and reflect on some aspect of our shared ministry. I do so today, not with a posture of pride as much as with a deep sense of gratitude, humility and awe. Following is a short tour through the story of...
Wildness and Preciousness of every Moment
Beloved Friends- Many of you know of my fondness for the writings of poet Mary Oliver. Today, she comes to mind again as I remember this line from her poem titled “Summer Day”:Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?This past week Kim...
the Beloved Community
Beloved Friends-Happy almost 4th of July! To be honest, this holiday in which we commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress, is one that always comes with mixed emotions for me, but this year even more so and leaves me...
Every Life
Beloved Friends-Two of the most tender times in life are marked by birth and death. And while both hold the import of life-changing moments, this past week, as we said good-bye to longtime Trinity member and friend, Keith Sparrow, I was struck by the confluence of...