You may notice a few changes to our liturgy this coming Sunday. These changes are slight – you may not even notice them! But they are also a long time in coming, and reflect the Church’s commitment to inclusive language – using spoken and written words that acknowledge the diversity of humanity (not simply “mankind”), and an expansive view of God.

These changes are supported by a resolution passed at the Episcopal Church General Convention in 2018 (Resolution 2018-A068), and reflects a wider movement of the Holy Spirit in the Church to use liturgies that reflect our experience of God in the present. Some of the changes, like saying “God’s kingdom” rather than “his kingdom” in the words of the Opening Acclamation, may be familiar to you already.

We invite you to pray with us on Sunday with your whole heart, as always. And if you have any questions about changes you notice in the liturgy, feel free to contact one of the clergy to talk more.

Faithfully,

The Rev. Luk De Volder

The Rev. Heidi Thorsen

Children's Chapel returns this Sunday and will be offered, as usual, during the service, indoors in the Undercroft. (Protocols of mask-wearing and social distancing are in place and each child will have their own materials.) If you are uncomfortable attending in-person with your child, please contact Angela Arpino, our Children, Youth and Family Minister, and she will send along the activity for your use at home. Send a message to family@trinitynewhaven.org.

Spiritual Formation: Reading "The Cross & The Lynching Tree" This Fall

What is the relationship between the cross that Jesus died on, and the untimely deaths of Black people in the United States? How can reflections on our own context deepen our faith in Jesus Christ – whether you are white, Black, or another racial identity?

Join us for a Fall reading series on Zoom, as we read through The Cross and the Lynching Tree, by James Cone. Each week we will pray together & discuss a chapter from the book.

Meetings: Wednesdays, 7-8pm on Zoom

October 6 – Introduction & Chapter 1

October 13 – Chapter 2

October 20 – Chapter 3

October 27 – Chapter 4

November 3 – Chapter 5

November 10 – Conclusion & Compline

RSVP: Email Rev. Heidi (hthorsen@trinitynewhaven.org) if you plan on joining. It’s okay if you can’t make every date – we hope you will join when you can.

Trinity will provide a copy of the book! We have purchased 20 copies of the book from People Get Ready Book Store, a local, Black-owned business in New Haven. Pick up a copy from Trinity on a Sunday morning, or let us know if you would like free delivery to your door. We are glad to offer this!

The cost of the book is on a sliding scale: pay nothing, or contribute up to $22 to support the purchase of this book & the participation of others in this book study.

or Call-in: +1 (877) 853-5257
Meeting ID: 834 1423 5080

Bishop Laura Visitation this coming Sunday – Join us at Chapel on the Green at 2pm!

This coming Sunday, Bishop Laura will be with at Trinity as part of a three-year cycle of Episcopal visitations. Bishop Visitations are modified this year, due to Covid-19 policies of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut – for example, the bishops are only attending outdoor services in regions where Covid-19 is spreading above a rate of 15 or more cases per 100,000 people. In light of these precautions, Bishop Laura will be joining us for our weekly outdoor service – at 2pm at Chapel on the Green!

While our Sunday morning services continue as usual, we especially encourage parishioners to join us again at Chapel on the Green this Sunday, as we are blessed by Bishop Laura’s presence and celebrate Holy Eucharist again at Chapel on the Green, for the first time in almost a year and a half! Please bring your own chairs for additional seating, if you are able.

We invite you to make the most of Bishop Laura’s visitation in the following ways:

• View this week’s eNews video message (above), an address from Bishop Laura to our Trinity community

• Greet Bishop Laura around 11:30am on Sunday at our outdoor coffee hour

• Join us for Chapel on the Green this coming Sunday at 2pm, as Bishop Laura presides and preaches at our weekly outdoor service

• Lastly, Bishop Laura will be meeting with the Vestry to discuss Dr. Martin Luther King’s Letter from Birmingham Jail. While this is not an open conversation, we invite everyone in our parish to read and reflect on this text in solidarity & prayer. This is part of our commitment to live into Resolution 7, a resolution passed by the Episcopal Church in CT at Convention last year, which underscores how pursuing racial justice and our calling to be faithful Christians are integrally connected.

MORNING MEDITATION (CENTERING PRAYER) 

Centering Prayer has resumed on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 8:30am via zoom. We sit in silence for about 20 minutes and consent to God’s presence and action within. It is the perfect way to start the day in the presence of the Divine within us. Anybody is welcome. Bring your friends.

Here is the zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86359786006?pwd=Z3hJWitYK3YyWS9JRTcweDVHdG9vdz09

Meeting ID: 863 5978 6006| Passcode: 557358

WELCOME BACK!

Lilian Revel, our Associate for Pastoral Care and Spiritual Formation, is back with us after a sabbatical of three months. She is ready with new energy to focus on the needs of our parishioners. Don’t hesitate to call Lilian if you need a visit or phone call and wish to talk to someone about what’s going on in your life, both the difficult aspects as well as the joyous ones, and the spiritual questions you may have. Lilian will offer you a listening ear, will pray with you, and bring communion. Tel. 203 858 1243. Email: lrevel@trinitynewhaven.org or pastoralcare@trinitynewhaven.org.  

IRIS stands with Afghan families. We’re currently welcoming evacuated Afghan families and are ready on 24-hour notice to receive as many as needed.

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

ADVOCATE: with elected officials to rescue refugees. We must not leave our allies behind.

DONATE: defray costs of essentials upon arrival and emergent costs.

JOIN: a local community group in towns around the state and work with IRIS to welcome families in your community. Email: amakar@irisct.org.

COLLECT: backpacks, school supplies, winter coats and waterproof winter boots. Our storage is limited but please hold for 30 days and email info@irisct.org to coordinate a drop-off.

Trinity is very proud to announce that our very own Akkila Campbell has been awarded the 2021 Justina O. Anako Memorial Scholarship, established this year for women of color embarking upon studies in a STEM field! Chineye Anako joined us to award the scholarship to Akkila, who was joined by her mother, Anniebell. Congratulations Akkila! We can't wait to see what you'll do in your studies and beyond!

Left to right, Rev. Luk De Volder, Chineye Anako, Akkila Campbell, and Anniebell Campbell.