With the COVID-19 virus persisting through its variants, we still face uncertainty about the restoration of regular activities. For that reason we will continue our current Sunday service schedule this fall, with an 8:00 AM Eucharist (Rite 1), a 10:00 AM Eucharist (Rite 2), and 2:00 PM Chapel on the Green, along with the addition of a collaborative 5:00 PM service with the Episcopal Church at Yale.

Even so, we are excited to announce that this fall, we will resume choral singing on Sundays, including congregational singing. After a conversation including medical doctors and church leadership, we feel reassured that singing at church remains a relatively safe activity for anyone who is vaccinated and masked. Of course, there is always some risk involved, so vaccination and masks will continue to be essential protection measures. This means that our choirs will soon be able to return to church (starting Sunday, September 19) and that we all can resume singing during the church service (starting Sunday, August 29th).

Our 10:00 AM service will remain accessible through YouTube streaming. In case you may have concerns about safety or personal health, you can stay connected with our Trinity community by watching our 10:00 AM service on YouTube. Our Wednesday 12:10 PM Eucharist is another opportunity to attend church in-person with greater safety measures, as there will be no congregational singing at this small midweek gathering.

We are taking these steps in the hopes of providing clarity to our parishioners for the coming months, but, as we have experienced over the last 17 months, we are not sure what the future might bring. What we do know is that vaccines for children younger than 12 are on their way. Once younger choristers will have access to vaccination, we may be able to re-evaluate or restore our regular service schedule. Stay tuned.

Lastly, we look forward to welcoming the Episcopal Church at Yale (ECY) to worship in our building at 5 PM on Sundays, throughout the fall semester. ECY will mirror whatever safety measures we take at Trinity throughout the changing course of the pandemic. Since ECY has struggled to find a worship venue due to Yale University’s guidelines about staff affiliation, we are glad to be able to extend this hospitality to our partners in ministry.

The Rev. Luk De Volder, Rector

The Rev. Heidi Thorsen, Associate Rector

Fall Sunday Service Schedule:

8:00AM: Holy Eucharist (Rite 1), with one hymn sung by a cantor

9:00AM: Sunday School

10:00AM: Choral Holy Eucharist (Rite 2)

2:00pm: Chapel on the Green (Outdoors)

5:00pm: Episcopal Church at Yale Eucharist (with occasional joint services with Trinity, to be announced)

PAIGE NELSON TO LEAVE TRINITY

Paige Nelson, our Children, Youth and family Minister will be leaving Trinity this summer. She has done an amazing job during this pandemic. Through her ministry at Trinity she built a strong connection with many children and families in our parish, for which we are very grateful. It is hard to say goodbye, and these transitions are never easy.

In recognition of Paige's ministry, we are opening a "purse" to collect donations. Please send your donation to our parish office with the memo reference: "Paige Nelson". Thank you very much, Paige, for all you have brought to our community.

WELCOME TO OUR NEW CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTER: ANGELA ARPINO

We are excited to welcome our new Children, Youth and Family Minister, Angela Arpino. After working in corporate publishing for many years, Angela felt called to ministry when asked to become the Director of Faith Formation for a church West Haven. There, she led hundreds of children and families in sacramental preparation, faith-growing experiences, and Bible Study. Later, at a church in Oxford, CT, she led learners of all ages in an intergenerational, family-focused model of faith formation featuring a meal, lessons, and outreach efforts. She has a certificate in Faith Formation from Fordham University and has graduated from the 4-year Catholic Biblical School, where she remains an occasional instructor. Angela and her husband Rob live in West Haven, just a couple of blocks from the beach. She enjoys gardening, practicing yoga, walking their dog Zuzu, and volunteering.

Message from Angela

Hello to the Families of Trinity Church on the Green:

I am Angela Arpino and extremely blessed to be part of the team here guiding you on your faith journeys. As the Children’s, Youth, and Families Minister, I recognize that each member of your family is on an individual – and lifelong -- path to God’s loving presence. I pray that my enthusiasm for Scripture, experience in faith sharing with families, and the working of the Holy Spirit helps us along the way!

Over the years, I have worked with hundreds of families and the children in them. As a matter of fact, I first started sharing Jesus’ lessons with children decades ago, shortly after graduating from Southern Connecticut State University and beginning my corporate career as a journalist and page designer. I’ve enjoyed just about every job I’ve had but the one I first felt “called” to was that of Director of Faith Formation for my church in West Haven. There, I worked with many families and volunteers, working to creatively bring Jesus to life in our modern world.

After 13 years there, I explored – and fell in love with – the family/intergenerational model of faith formation. The volunteers and I implemented fun and easy activities and liturgical events to help parents and children build strong foundations of faith and prayer. I’m so looking forward to doing that with you, too.

Be it Vacation Bible Camp for little ones, prayer services and mission trips with our teens, or bible study with you and other parents, I can’t wait to get going! I know you’ll be patient with me as I learn more about Trinity, the activities and ministry work you enjoy, and each family, as well.

Please come up and introduce yourselves to me on Saturday, Aug. 29, at our Back-To-School Blessing for Children and Educators (Edgerton Park, 9 AM). Your friends, neighbors, and relatives are invited, too!

Praying for your safe travels and the launch of a new and healthy school year in the upcoming weeks,

Angela Arpino

Children, Youth & Families Minister

Support to Haiti through the Episcopal Relief and Development Fund

A devastating earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday, August 14, 2021, with a 7.2 magnitude Nearly 2,000 people died and more than 9,000 people were injured, according to the United Nations. The UN also said the quake impacted more than 1.2 million people. The quake destroyed buildings and infrastructure, including nearly 61,000 homes, and damaged more than 76,000 more. Thousands of families are in need of humanitarian assistance.

The Episcopal Relief and Development Fund (ERD) is ready to support 400 vulnerable households in 21 isolated communities. https://www.episcopalrelief.org/press-resources/press-releases/2021-press-releases-press-releases/supporting-partners-in-haiti-after-the-august-2021-earthquake/

Donations to the ERD Haiti fund will bring support, supply critical necessities, and help to recover. Thank you. https://support.episcopalrelief.org/haiti-relief?ID=210816DWADS0100&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=fy21haitiearthquake&utm_source=210816DWADS0100

Supporting Partners in Haiti After the August 2021 Earthquake

Episcopal Relief & Development is supporting long-term development partners in Haiti after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the country on Saturday, August 14, 2021.

www.episcopalrelief.org

Trinity Celebrates Pride 2021

At Trinity, we believe that God has made us and loves us just as we are – lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and straight. Join us as we share Jesus’ message of radical welcome in our community, in worship and at community events.

Trinity at PRIDEfest

Saturday, September 18 from noon to 7pm

North Haven Fairgrounds (290 Washington Avenue, North Haven)

We will have a table with gifts and welcome information about Trinity and other open & affirming Episcopal communities in the greater New Haven Area. Learn more about the event here, and email Rev. Heidi if you plan on joining us - hthorsen@trinitynewhaven.org

Pride Worship Service

with the Episcopal Church at Yale

Sunday, September 19 at 5pm

Trinity Church on the Green (or join us in Prayer via our YouTube Livestream, link tba)

Join us for a joint worship service with the Episcopal Church at Yale celebrating how the incarnation of God is beautifully present in our LGBTQ+ siblings in Christ. This service will also be livestreamed; join us in prayer if you can’t join us in person!

Volunteer for International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31st

Join us on the New Haven Green to raise awareness about the overdose epidemic from 12-6pm on Tuesday, August 31st. We will be hosting a memorial display as well as other activities on Trinity's apron, and we need volunteers! If you would like to volunteer, please contact Christy Stang at cotg@trinitynewhaven.org. Click here for a flyer in English or here for a flyer in Spanish.