TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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1 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH Announcements Week of October 14, 2018 OCT 14 TODAY AT TRINITY 11:15AM: Sunday Adult Forum with Hope Russu, Mayor s Neighborhood Advocate (MNA) Hope Russu will be discussing plans for the Mid North Downtown & Northwest Downtown areas, plus more! Monthly Taizé Service at 5:00PM

2 Next Sunday, October 21 - ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP KICK-OFF! C E 1919 L E B R A T TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH I N G 100 YEARS 2019 CONNECT BOLDLY TO A LEGACY OF GIVING The Rev. Winnie Varghese will be our guest preacher and Adult Forum speaker to Kick off Trinity's annual Stewardship Appeal. Varghese is a Priest and Director of Justice and Reconciliation at Trinity Wall Street, New York. She oversees the domestics grants program; direct service and outreach from Trinity Church; and programming in areas of service and justice for Trinity Church. As well she is a blogger for the Huffington Post; author of Church Meets World; editor of What We Shall Become; and author of numerous articles and chapters on social justice and the church. Diocesan Convention: Gathering in Peace to Go Out with Joy November Everyone is welcome to attend diocesan convention and experience all that Bloomington and its Monroe Convention Center have to offer, plus inspiring speakers, opportunities to share the energy of hundreds gathered together to celebrate the Eucharist with Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, fellowship at the Friday night banquet and the fun of our newest tradition, the Dance Party, to be held in the magnificent Great Room. Delegates and clergy will conduct the business of the diocese, including important work resulting from this summer s General Convention, and there will be local mission opportunities for those who aren t delegates and an exciting youth program. Don t miss the 5K run on Saturday morning as we prepare to carry the Good News out into the world! Visit indydio.org for more information. 1

3 ALL SAINTS SUNDAY at TRINITY Sunday, November 4 The Feast of All Saints honors all Holy Ones, known and unknown, and is one of seven principal feast days on our liturgical calendar. Holy Eucharist with Baptism 10:00AM This is a Baptism Sunday. If you or your child would like to be baptized, please contact the rector: jwhitworth@ trinitychurchindy.org Choral Evensong for the Feast of All Saints 5:00PM We celebrate the Feasts of All Saints and All Souls with the service of Choral Evensong, offered in remembrance of all loved ones who have gone before us in the faith. Music of Grayston Ives, Kenneth Leighton, and Arvo Pärt. You are invited to bring photos or mementos of your beloved departed for a "Table of Remembrances" that will be assembled in the church. Arrive early to place your items before worship begins, or bring your mementos to the church office prior to Sunday, November 4 and we'll place them for you. 2

4 Children & Families Family Halloween Event is being planned! Sunday, October 28 in the Afternoon Oriented towards our youngest parishioners (Toddlers, Pre- and Early Grade school), families will gather for Halloween activities, food, and fun. Stay tuned for more details. For more info, please contact: Hannah Curtis - familyministry@trinitychurchindy.org Trinity / St. Paul s Girl Scout Troop 5458 is seeking donations New and gently-used children's books for our outreach partners. Books can be dropped in the donation box at church any time during the month of October. Contact Kathleen Strickland (kcstrickland88@gmail.com) for more information. Thank you for supporting girl-driven philanthropy! Family Game Night at Trinity Friday, November 9 at 5PM Games. Puzzles. And MORE! Have a favorite game? Bring it to share. We ll have pizza, vegetables and drinks for everyone. Please rsvp: mbeniste@trinitychurchindy.org PASTORAL CARE AT TRINITY Tai Chi with the Rev d Erin Hougland Mondays from 7:45-8:45AM October 22 - December 10 (no class on November 5) 7 week class for $30 a person. Age requirements: 15 and older. Tai Chi is a ancient Chinese self-defense martial art that is practiced today for it s health benefits. Tai Chi is a low impact and easily accessible physical exercise for body, mind and soul. Tai Chi with Mother Erin incorporates mindfulness meditation and body awareness as well as the basic learning the basic steps of the 24 step simple form of Tai Chi. Please register by Wednesday October 17th. Class is limited to 25 people. Any questions? Contact Rev. Erin Hougland: Rev.Erin.Hougland@gmail.com Trinity Men's Club Wednesday, October 17 at 8:15AM at Duos Restaurant on Meridian All Trinity men are invited to the Trinity Men s Club that takes place at Duo s Kitchen (between Meridian and Illinois Streets on the south side of 30th Street across from the Children s Museum). The group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month at 8:15 a.m. Caregivers Support Group Thursday, October 18 at 3:30PM The group provides support for caregivers of those suffering from Alzheimer s, Parkinson s, and other neurological disorders, as well as those facing issues related to aging. Open to All. 3

5 ADULT LEARNERS Monthly Holy Land Bible Study Sunday, October 28 Open to All Jordan River and the Wilderness: Jesus baptism and temptation; the healing of Namaan; prophets in the wilderness. Wednesdays at Trinity 5:30 PM Short Eucharist 6:15 PM Community Supper: $7/ Individual OR $15/Family cash, credit, and checks accepted. 7:00-8:00 PM Adult Learning current programming Join us in any way that fits your schedule. Drop in for community supper, or stay the whole evening. Need child-care? Want to lead a group? Let us Know: communications@trinitychurchindy.org New Adult Learning Program 2019 Holy Land Book Club All are invited to participate in the Holy Land Book Club, even if you aren t going on the 2019 Pilgrimage. October 17: The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolen November 28: Jerusalem by Karen Armstrong January 2: Jesus, A pilgrimage by James Martin February 6: The Last Week by Marcus Borg & John Dominic Crossan Sunday Adult Forums at 11:15AM OCT 14 Hope Russu, Mayor s Neighborhood Advocate (MNA) Hope Russu will be discussing plans for the Mid North Downtown & Northwest Downtown areas, plus more! OCT 21 The Rev d Winnie Varghese, Director of Justice and Reconciliation at Trinity Wall Street, New York For our Stewardship Kick-Off, Varghese joins us for a discussion of how we connect with our legacy of giving and serving others. NOV 11 Dennis L. Rudnick, Ph.D., Associate Director of Multicultural Education and Research at IUPUI In celebration of Episcopal Schools Sunday, Rudnick will present on Dilemmas in Dealing with Diversity: A Dialogue. 4

6 MISSION / SERVICE / OUTREACH Request from the Exodus Welcome Team Welcoming Jane s family Hello Trinity Episcopal Parishioners! Last week the Welcoming Team received the wonderful news that Jane s mother and 5 sisters arrived from Zambia! Exodus outfitted the apartment with the basics but there are many things they still need for their apartment. More importantly the family arrived with very few clothing items and no cold weather clothes. Jane s mom s name is Chola and her sisters are Mbombo (age 19), Mary (age 17), Anna (age 14), Chanda (age 11) and Luta (age 8). They have almost no clothing for winter. If you have any questions please contact Jenn Dawson at: hamiltji@yahoo.com or or Elsa Sands at: elsasands@yahoo.com or Thank you so much for supporting our new family! Sign-Up to donate items online! Trinity Sunday Dinner is looking for volunteers Looking for a way to serve the neighborhood. The Trinity Sunday Dinner has been feeding the community since 2007, with approximately 4000 neighbors fed a year. For more info, contact Diana Creasser: dcreasser@yahoo.com Win a Miata Roadster and Provide Financial Scholarships for St. Nicholas Early Learning, Inc. Tickets are $100 / each. Only 300 tickets to be sold. All proceeds provide financial scholarships to children attending St. Nicholas Early Learning, Inc. Drawing to be held on December 6 at Trinity Outreach Center. For more info, contact Shannie Hughes at (317)

7 Vestry Nominees for the class of 2022 Vestry Nominees for the class of 2022 The nominating committee of the vestry is beginning the search for, and selection of, nominees for next year s vestry class to be elected at the Annual Parish Meeting on Sunday, January 27, The nominating committee of the vestry consists of the rector, the Junior and Senior Wardens, and the members of the vestry class of 2019 who will rotate off at the Annual Parish Meeting: James Cramer, John Craun, Joel Harrison, and Karen E. King. If you would like to recommend yourself or someone else, please contact: Senior Warden - Erik Hembre at EHembre@gmail.com Junior Warden - Leigh Ann Hirschman leighann@hirschmanliteraryservices.com Or other members of the Nominating Committee Recommendations for nominations should be submitted to the Nominating Committee no later than Friday, November 2, The vestry is the leadership council of the parish, and new vestry members are elected at the January annual meeting. They work closely with the rector to define the mission and direction of the parish and manage the parish s operations, fi- nances, and property. Vestry members are an example of commitment, participation, and support of the life of the parish. Over the three-year term, their responsibilities include: Representing the congregation as the fiduciary decision-making body of the parish; Serving as a council of advice and support to the rector and clergy of the parish; Serving as liaisons on commissions and as members of assigned committees; Attending monthly and special meetings, as well as retreats and training sessions; Assisting the clergy to seek out and promote lay leadership for present and future needs of the parish. A nominee for vestry must be a member of Trinity, a faithful worshipper and communicant, a pledger, active in the life and mission of Trinity, at least years old on the date of the Annual Parish Meeting, and cannot be a person rotating off the vestry or the spouse or partner of a person remaining on the vestry. 6

8 THIS WEEK AT TRINITY Sunday, October 14 8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I Church 9:00 am Lectionary Bible Study Crist Room 10:00 am Holy Eucharist Church 11:15 am Adult Forum: Hope Russu Fortune Room 11:15 am Youth: J2A Corner House 11:15 am Youth: Rite-13 Room B12 in St. Richard s School 11:15 am Sunday School Programs Godly Play and Sunday School Rooms 11:45 am Lay Eucharistic Visitors Meeting Crist Room 12 noon Sunday Dinner Team 4 TOC (Trinity Outreach Center) 4:00 pm Trinity Knitters Fortune Room 5:00 pm Taizé Service Church Monday, October 15 5:45 pm Vestry Meeting Fortune Room Tuesday, October 16 10:00 am Tuesday Study Group Trinity Library 11:15 am Senior Luncheon Eucharist Church 12 noon Senior Luncheon Fortune Room 4:30 pm Choristers Rehearsal Choir Room 6:00 pm Education for Ministry Crist Room Wednesday, October 17 8:15 am Trinity Men s Club Duos 4:00 pm Wednesdays at Trinity: EfM Post Grad Book Study Trinity Library 5:30 pm Wednesdays at Trinity: Eucharist Church 6:15 pm Wednesdays at Trinity: Community Supper Fortune Room 7:00 pm Wednesdays at Trinity: Adult Learning Multiple Rooms 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal Church Thursday, October 18 3:30 pm Caregivers Support Group Trinity Library Friday, October 19 12:15 pm Friday Healing Service Church Saturday, October 20 9:00 am Altar Guild Prep Church TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH 3243 N Meridian Street Indianapolis, Indiana