Visit our Welcome Table Visit our website at events at trinity. ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES THIS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 See Below

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1 Parish notes WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS! Trinity is a place where you will find open minds, open hearts and open doors. We believe that as people of God, we can all share in God's love; a love that is inclusive, ever abundant and meant to be expressed through our action in the world. We are delighted to have you with us and hope you will come back often. If you would like to learn more about life here at Trinity please: Fill out a Welcome Card Join us for coffee on the Labyrinth Plaza The Worship Bulletin you received along with this handout will be your basic guide through this morning s liturgy. Parish Notes: In the column to the right you will find the scripture readings, hymns and other music for this service. The following pages contain further information about today s worship and our upcoming meetings and events. Gluten-Free wafers are available for those who need them, just ask for them when the bread is presented to you. Prayer Ministers are available during communion at the 10am service. Proceed to the back of the church to receive prayer and laying on of hands. Open Communion: From whatever tradition you come and wherever you are in your journey of faith, you are welcome at our table. You will find simple directions on how to participate in the worship bulletin. Children & Youth: Trinity offers religious formation for ages 3½ -12 through the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program. Children gather on Sundays starting at 9am in the church school behind the sanctuary. Trinity Youth Group includes all 7th- 12th graders, and meets approximately twice each month, usually on Sunday afternoons. See Parish Notes for upcoming activities. Children at Communion: Children are brought into the church during the Offertory Hymn to join us for Holy Communion. At this point, you are welcome to gather your children from the nursery to be with you. Nursery & Toddler care is available 9:15-11am. (Ask an usher for directions). Visit our Welcome Table Visit our website at events at trinity ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES THIS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 See Below LENT AT TRINITY LENTEN KICKOFF SATURDAY, MARCH 4 See Page 3 for all Lenten Events TRINITY BACKSTAGE SATURDAY, MARCH 4 AT 8pm See Page 2 LANDSCAPE FORUM SUNDAY MARCH 5 AFTER BOTH SERVICES See Page 2 ASH WEDNESDAY MARCH 1 7:30am and 10am Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes. 6pm Primary Liturgy with Choir: Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes. Childcare available for ages 5 and under (only at the 6pm service). LAST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY FEBRUARY 26, 2017 the week ahead Sunday, February 26 8:00am Holy Eucharist 9:00am Coffee Hour 9:00am Church School 10:00am Holy Eucharist & Baptisms 11:30am Coffee Hour 1:00pm Newcomer Reception 4:45pm 11th Step Centering Prayer Tuesday, February 28 5:30pm Holy Eucharist Wednesday, March 1 7:30am Holy Eucharist & Imposition of Ashes 10:00am Holy Eucharist & Imposition of Ashes Noon Base Community 6:00pm Choral Liturgy: Holy Eucharist & Imposition of Ashes Thursday, March 2 10:30am Women s Circle 2:30pm Samarkand Eucharist 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal Saturday, March 4 9:00am Lenten Series Kickoff 8:00pm Trinity Backstage Sunday, March 5 8:00am Holy Eucharist 9:00am Coffee Hour 9:00am Church School 9:00am Landscape Forum 10:00am Holy Eucharist 11:30am Coffee Hour 11:30am Landscape Forum 4:45pm 11th Step Centering Prayer THANK YOU FROM JUDITH TORRES My heart is overflowing with the love, kindness and support... continued on page 4 In the spirit of being good stewards of our planet we encourage you to share your bulletins to help cut down on paper waste. Trinity Episcopal Church 1500 State Street Santa Barbara Ca

2 worship ministers take note 8am Holy Eucharist Preaching The Rev. Thomas Schmid Presiding: The Rev. Christine T. McSpadden, Rector Acolyte: Nollie Lei Dawson Reader: Michael Neal Arnold Intecessor: Jane Hahn Lay Eucharistic Minister: Michael Neal Arnold Ushers: Mark Benson, Jean Davis Altar Guild: Marguerite Nash 10am Holy Eucharist Preaching: The Rev. Thomas Schmid Presiding: The Rev. Christine T. McSpadden, Rector Acolytes: Zoe Perez, Madeline Rogers, Nathan Gibson, Terre Sanitate Prayer Ministers: Anna Campbell, Anna Kokotovic, Dane Goodman, Nina Zimmer Readers: Paul Delaney, Steve Gibson Intecessor: Kate Wallace Lay Eucharistic Minister: Dodie Little, Terry Walker, Anne Roediger, Fawzia Talbert Ushers: Stephen Humphreys, Dell Barden, David Gartrell, Marcella Simmons Welcome Team: Liana Carty, Joyce Raimer, Steve Kriz, Beth Thompson Hands & Heart: Stephanie Perez Altar Guild: Betty Wenzel, Norma Stuck, Paula Urschel Flower Guild: Marlene Carroll Organist: Thomas Joyce Choir Director & Cantor: Grey Brothers Pianist: Melissa Moriarty Weekly Office Volunteers: Jessie Breytspraak, Mary Campbell, Jane Ellison, Betty Ferry, Andrea Fritzen, MK & Jim Micallef, Diana Thomas, Kristi Wallace, Nina Zimmer The flowers today are for the glory of God and are in continuing celebration of the recent birthday of Elizabeth Wheatcroft Schmid. ~ Thomas Schmid TODAY S PREACHER: We welcome to our pulpit The Rev. Thomas Schmid, Pastor Emeritus of The Falls Church Presbyterian Church of Falls Church, Virginia, which was for six years the host congregation to the loyal Episcopalians of The Falls Church Episcopal. Tom and Beth have worshiped at Trinity with their daughter Rachel Van Mullem and Ethan and Noah, since his retirement in THE REV. MICHAEL CORRIGAN TO JOIN AS PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Michael Corrigan will be joining the staff of Trinity as the Pastoral Associate. Raised up for ordination by this parish, Michael has served as Chaplain at Cottage Hospital and as an assisting priest at Trinity and neighboring parishes. Joining the staff part-time, he will have a special focus on pastoral care, visiting, and teaching. After filling in as Priest in Charge during the upcoming season of Lent at St. Mark s, Los Olivos, he will fold into the liturgical rota at Trinity. We are so grateful for the many skills he brings to the team and for his strong and gentle pastoral presence. FIRE AND SMOKE DAMAGE AT ISLAMIC CENTER OF SANTA BARBARA We were saddened and alarmed to hear of the fire on Sunday night. Trinity Church has reached out to Imam Yama following the smoke damage from the fire at the warehouse complex that houses the Islamic Center of Santa Barbara. We have offered space for the community to meet and a donation to help them recover. You can make donations at: project/rebuild_the_santa_barbara_ mosque#/ TRINITY BACKSTAGE PRESENTS HENRY HIPKENS Saturday, March 4, 8:00 pm Henry lives in Nashville- but don t let that fool you--he is a completely unique songwriter and performer. His style might best be compared to Cole Porter or Hoagy Carmichael, yet it is completely modern and completely compelling. If you like gypsy jazz meets great standards with a great vocal delivery, you ll love Henry. For information and table reservations call LANDSCAPE FORUM SUNDAY, MARCH 5 Join us March 5 after both services for a Forum to introduce LOOKING BEYOND OURSELVES: Final Phase First Impression. It s finally time to look beyond the walls of our beautiful historic building to our grounds on the corner of State and Micheltorena. Together we will create a lovely, water-wise garden to be enjoyed by parishioners and the surrounding community for many years to come. This project will conclude Trinity s Capital Campaign which called for sustainable landscaping and improved accessibility. Please join us to see the landscape plans, review the budget, and learn about fundraising opportunities. Some work will begin in March and we hope to see signs of a budding garden by spring. SUSTAINABLE TRINITY WANTS YOU! If you are interested in good stewardship of God s creation, our planet Earth, the Sustainable Trinity Committee welcomes your help and inspiration. We are planning a Sunday service and forums this spring in conjunction with Earth Day. Come and learn ways to support sustainability right here in our parish and in our homes and actions you can take to address current environmental issues and legislation. Please join us at our next meeting on Monday, March 6 at 5pm in the Trinity library. Sign up sheets are on the Welcome Table. For more information contact Jean Davis, jeanlangedavis@gmail.com. THANK YOUS A big thank you to Contractor Jim Purcell who repaired our hanging sconces in the church as a gift to Trinity. Kate Kelly s nephew, Jim, did this repair work in honor of the memory of Susan Decker. Thank you also goes to UCSB professor Dr. Matthew Turk who donated his recent talk about Artificial Intelligence to the Science and Religion ministry. We are grateful for these kind, generous and thoughtful gifts of time and expertise. our mission As God s people, we will share the love of God in a way that nurtures body, mind and spirit. Demonstrating God s love for the world, we will serve a diverse population and accept one another without reservations. By including all people as one family in worship and service to God, we are all empowered and inspired by the Spirit to continue the work of Jesus Christ. 2

3 lent at trinity LENT AT TRINITY: Join us for a rich series of events co-sponsored by Adult Formation and Justice and Outreach Councils Faith in Action Workshop with Jack Jezreel, founder of JustFaith Ministries. A dynamic, nationally-known speaker and advocate of social justice ministry, Jack will help us examine how we can put compassionate action behind our beliefs and values. Topics will include the biblical tradition that Jesus both inherited and enhanced; Pope Francis and Encuentro Seeking Neighbors and Building Bridges; and A New Way to Be a Church. Saturday, March 4 9am-3:30pm, Parish Hall, Lunch included Pre-Register NOW at trinitysb.org or coffee hour $15 pre-register and pay online at trinitysb. org $20 at the door Leaning Out Into Community Our four-week Lenten Series will consist of three integrated elements: Sundays after church we will listen to the voices of neighbors in our community who are in harm s way, including Black Lives Matter, IDEAS (undocumented UCSB students), and more. Sundays from March 12 - April 2, 11:25-12:30pm. Tuesday evenings we will educate ourselves about how to be effective and aware allies for people targeted by oppression, with facilitated training sessions on topics such as implicit bias and micro-aggression. Tuesdays from March 14-28, 6:30-8pm. Opportunities will be made available to engage with our neighbors through social ministry and advocacy efforts. Trinity Reads: Our recommended companion book for Lent and beyond is Progressive Faith and Practice: Thou Shalt Not Stand Idly By, by Roger L. Ray. This book articulates a progressive faith that combines the academic work of the modern biblical critical movement and the historical Jesus work of the Jesus Seminar applied within the life of an active parish. Ray strives to apply Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel s injunction ( Thou shalt not stand idly by ) to actively respond to the injustice, violence and discrimination in the world. Available for purchase at the Welcome Table. take note SCIENCE AND RELIGION MONDAY, MARCH 6, 7-8:30pm The Science and Religion Study Group is pleased to welcome Dr. Ken Kihlstrom, physics professor at Westmont College. Dr. Kihlstrom s talk is titled, The Universe Through The Eyes of Science. Over thousands of years the human race has looked to the heavens and tried to understand what was there. The Church has sometimes been a support and sometimes a hindrance to our knowledge. We ll look at the development of models of the solar system and the universe. We ll also see amazing pictures provided both by Westmont s Keck Telescope and the Hubble Space Telescope. For further information, contact Bob Richard, or starryrobert@ aol.com An offering will be received. CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER Wednesday, March 8, 7-8pm Is not this the fast that I choose:to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and to bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover them, and not to hide yourself from your own kin? (Isaiah 58:6-7) All are welcome. Judy Stevens will facilitate the session. WARMING CENTER CASSEROLES NEEDED! Trinity served over 230 people hot meals this past week during the rains. Our freezer is now empty. March 12 is our next chance of serving as a Warming Center. Please consider making a casserole for the freezer - hearty casseroles with chicken, pasta or beef. You can pick up an aluminum pan at the Welcome Table to fill and return to the office. This standard size will stack in the church freezer and will cook in a similar amount of time. Frozen purchased casseroles are also welcome. Contact: office@trinitysb.org children and youth CONTACTS: Nursery/Toddler care Marisa Brenninkmeyer, nursery@trinitysb.org Church School ages 3 12 Elizabeth Hess, ehess@trinitysb.org Youth ages Libby Yardi, lyardi@trinitysb.org TODAY IN THE CHURCH SCHOOL Children at Trinity meet most Sundays for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program (CGS). Since each Level of the program covers a range of ages, often several lessons are offered each Sunday, with most children taking part in only one. Today Level I will prepare for Lent by decorating and hiding their Alleluias, and reflect on the first verses of the 23rd Psalm. Level II will work with materials for the Parable of the Insistent Friend and discuss some of Jesus sayings, the Maxims, that give guidance on how we should live. Level III will return to their discussion of the Old Testament accounts of Abraham and Sarah. TRINITY YOUTH GROUP (7TH 12TH GRADES) Next Meeting: March 5, 3-5:30pm, 2 Rooms and A Boom! The Unitarian Society Youth Group invited us to play a friendly game of 2 Rooms and A Boom. This interesting game will test your social deduction abilities and you ll have a fun time too! Meet at USSB, 1535 Santa Barbara St, at 3pm and pick-up at 5:30pm. Upcoming: March 19, 3pm-6pm, Habitat for Humanity! Join us as we learn more about Habitat for Humanity. We ll explore the housing crisis, Affordable Housing, and how you can get involved in our community. Drop off at the Micheltorena entrance to the church school building, pick-up in the church parking lot at 6pm. Needed: Volunteers to cook dinner for our youth on April 2, April 30 and May 14. Please let Libby or a mentor know if you are interested in helping out. Questions or comments? Ask Libby (lyardi@trinitysb.org). 3

4 take note THANK YOU FROM JUDITH TORRES My heart is overflowing with the love, kindness and support I ve received from staff and parishioners these past few weeks as I ve said my farewell as the Coordinator of Shared Ministries here at Trinity Church. I will forever treasure the beautiful quilted contemplative tree made by Julia Laraway with kind words from all the outstanding Parish Council members I ve been SO fortunate to work with. My intention today is the same as it was when I came to you as a total stranger in June, To use my life in love and service to God. The opportunities I ve been given to support the extraordinary ministries of this congregation, to build an interfaith ministry and the friendships I ve made here have all been beyond my wildest imagination. So today I am filled with hope that a loving God will continue to use my life in extraordinary ways to create unity in the world and to be a quiet, clear voice for those that need mine. Much Love & Blessings to All, Judith Torres My plan is to stay in Santa Barbara. I d love to stay in touch. My address is: jtorres888@gmail.com Storyteller says THANK YOU to Trinity for the generous year end donation. Part of the funds were used to purchase Christmas gifts for our current adopted child, Yesenia and her siblings. The children were thrilled and the parents thankful as they could not afford gifts for their children. We are still collecting diapers, computer paper, paints and the other items on the Storyteller Wish List which is near a basket on the Welcome Table. Much has been donated by Trinity members and very much appreciated by Storyteller staff. prayers Please remember these prayer requests during the Prayers of the People and the week ahead. *Please Remember In Your Prayers: Jessie Breytspraak, Dennis Wylie, Nadine Wilcox, Ed Pausic, Craig L, Garry P, Rebecca Bodor, Ana & Chris Mossaad, John Michal, Paul M, Eden & his birth family, Art & Judy and all those at peril of deportation, Cheyne Patterson, Vanessa Patterson, Sabrina Patterson, Veronica Rice, Anastasia Rice, Cashcoa Sherman, Sammy Jhonson, Alexis Jhonson, Serena Munoz, Carly Munoz, Kate Munoz, Sandoval & Family, Abi Pan si anni, Mary Louise Little, Jason Morton, Cyndie Genzmer, Lillian Guthrie, Steve P., Marilyn Adams, Kellie Eaton, Laurie Galvin, Barbara Larson, Elizabeth, Clarissa, Suzanne Steed, Marilyn Carey, Ryan & Dillon Putnam. Those With Long Term Illness: Margaret Marvin, Kathryn Dean, Rachel, Lucretia, Betty H, Jill Harper, Quinn Sellars, Joy Andrews, Jane Arnold, Terry Roof, Beverly King Dorsey, Elena Decker, Rosemary Jennings, John Carpenter, Christine Langenfeld, Miguel Mendez, Dorothy P, Christoper Dawson, Russell Cunningham, Marjory Smith, Shirley Burris, Roger West, Lisa Wong-Price, Alex Cruz, Mark Frodesen, Andre, The Rev. Richard Graves, Travis Anderson, Corey Beyer, Quinn, Ruben Grant. For the departed: Millard Magruder, Susan Decker, Marielle DeFazio, Lana Gude, Roger Turner. In the Armed Services: Craig & Catherine Christ, Grant Fish, Michael C. Fish, Lisa Skioldhanlin, Alec Menoni, David Dees, Theresa Berry, Frederick Johnston, Nicole A. Dennis, Kyle Ray, John Whitney, Sean Dunbar, James Badgett, Nicholas Hoegh-Guldberg, Ryan Carey. Postulant for Holy Orders: Sarah Thomas. *Note: Names will be removed after 60 days. If you wish to have someone added, call the office at or office@trinitysb.org. Please indicate which list: short-term, long-term or departed. episcopal campus ministry st. michaels in IV FELLOWSHIP DINNER FOR THE HOUSELESS is offered every Monday, an hour before sunset on the chapel lawn. St. Michael s partners with the St. Brigid s Fellowship of St. Athanasius Orthodox Church to offer a weekly meal for anyone in need. Volunteers are always welcome (to serve, cook, or visit with guests). For more information or to volunteer, contact saintmikesucsb@gmail.com. Also, every Monday, Showers of Blessing is in the parking lot of St. Michael s, 6586 Picasso Road, from 2:30-5:00 pm. This project is sponsored by Interfaith Initiative, serving the houseless in Isla Vista, Goleta and Santa Barbara. community READERS NEEDED AT HARDING SCHOOL FRIDAY, MARCH a.m. In honor of the birthday of Dr. Seuss, Harding is hosting a Read Around the World Day. A reading session lasts about 20 minutes. A variety of books will be available or you may bring a favorite to share. Contact: The Volunteer Coordinator at Harding, Dru Frick, drfrick@sbunified.org with the time slot (or slots) work best for you, as well as a choice of grade level from preschool to 6th. 4

5 december financials Dec 2016 Actual Budget Income $105,460 $59,765 Expense $68,392 $60,415 Year-to-Date Income $706,569 $729,858 Expense $709,243 $721,769 Trinity is grateful for each financial pledge and gift supporting our programs and ministries. Because our expenses are largely predictable and our income varies from month-tomonth, staying as current as possible is a great help to us. If at any time your circumstances change, please notify Cami Segna, our parish Business Manager. For a full statement of our income and expense, and vestry notes, see the bulletin board in the Parish Hall building for monthly update. capital campaign update As of December 2016 Pledge goal: $2,300,000 Actual pledges: $2,160,273 Income to date: $2,161,957 Expenses to date: $2,110,371 Balance of current funds: $51,586 mid week worship Tuesday Evening Eucharist: 5:30pm Holy Communion and 20 minutes of silent meditation bring us together for rest and renewal in the company of others who also feel called to watch and wait in the presence of the Holy Spirit. Contemplative Prayer: A Trinity group practices various forms of Christian contemplative prayer monthly on the second Wednesday evening, 7-8pm, in the Fireside Room. For more information, talk with Art ( ) or Judy Stevens ( ). Base Community Bible Study and Eucharist: Wednesdays, noon, in the library. This group meets each week for Bible Study and reflects on the upcoming Sunday s gospel lesson. It closes with an informal Eucharist. about pledging Our vision of Stewardship recognizes that God is the giver and has blessed each one of us with many gifts. Common to us all is the privilege and blessing of how we use the precious gifts of our time, talent and treasure. Stewardship is the spiritual practice of discerning the use of these gifts in building God s dream of love and justice in our hearts, relationships and world. At Trinity we call your gift of time and talent Shared Ministry and we call your gift of treasure a pledge. Pledge forms are available at the Welcome Table. pastoral care Hospital Visitation: If you, or a member of the parish that you know, is going into the hospital, please notify the office so a visit can be arranged. Homebound Visitation: If you, or a member of the parish that you know, are homebound (long-term or short-term) and would like a visit or the Eucharist brought to them, please contact the Pastoral Care Committee: Anne Roediger, roedigeranne@yahoo.com, or Don Zimmerman Healing Touch Prayer Ministry: If you, or someone you know, would like to receive a time of Healing Touch Prayer, please contact Nina Zimmer at Helping Hands: The purpose of Helping Hands is to provide short-term care and support for parishioners who need a little extra help due to illness or life circumstances. These volunteers do things like cook a meal, run an errand, or provide transportation. Helpers are put into a resource pool and called upon on an as need basis. Mac McNeel, Prayer Shawl Ministry: Shawls are handmade by parishioners and blessed each month. If you or someone you know is in need of this prayerfilled comfort, please contact: Norma Stuck, , normaestuck@gmail.com. Pastoral Emergency Contact Number: In case of a pastoral or medical EMERGEN- CY outside of regular office hours please call Clergy will respond to your page as soon as possible. trinity contact list staff The Rev. Christine McSpadden, Rector cmcspadden@trinitysb.org Katrina Perez, Administrative Assistant office@trinitysb.org Hannah Ruth Brothers, Administrative Assistant office@trinitysb.org Cami Segna, Business Manager csegna@trinitysb.org Elizabeth Hess, Coordinator of Children's Ministries ehess@trinitysb.org Libby Yardi, Coordinator of Youth Ministries lyardi@trinitysb.org Grey Brothers, Minister of Choral & Congregational Music brothers@westmont.edu Thomas Joyce, Minister of Keyboard Music tjoyce@trinitysb.org Miguel Toscano, Sexton mtoscano@trinitysb.org Jan Fadden, Parish Nurse, parish council Administration & Inclusion: Anne Shaw, , anne.shaw09@gmail.com Children & Youth Council: Vanessa Woods, , nessawoods@gmail.com and Susan Krutzsch , krutzsch.s@gmail.com Adult Formation: Jean Alexander, adultformation@trinitysb.org Hospitality: Julia Laraway, , a1fyr516@aol. com and Jamie Sprague, , jamielynnsprague@gmail.com Justice & Outreach: Craig Moore, , cdowdmoore@gmail.com and Laurinda Marshall, , laurindax@yahoo.com Worship: David Gartrell, , gartrell@ucsb.edu and Dodie Little, , dodielittle@gmail.com vestry Claude Garciacelay, Senior Warden, garciacel@aol. com Stephen Singleton, Junior Warden, teaslton@cox.net Mandy Phillips, Clerk, mandyphillips2@gmail.com Michael Dean, Treasurer, mxdean47@yahoo.com Jean Davis, jeanlangedavis@gmail.com John Gannon, gannonsbhs@yahoo.com Ann Jaqua, annjaqua@cox.net Kate McDonald, namatakogari@gmail.com Georgia Noble, gnoble@cox.net Patsy Price, pstadel@gmail.com Kathleen Rogers, kathmade.rogers@gmail.com Kristi Wallace, kristi957@gmail.com 5