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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 Parish Notes: These pages contain information about today s worship and our upcoming meetings and events. 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. Gluten-Free wafers and chalice are available, just ask 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. 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. ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE SEE PAGES 7 & 8 Visit our Welcome Table Visit our website at THE LAST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST CHRIST THE KING NOVEMBER 26, 2017 events at trinity THE GIVING TREE BEGINS TODAY LULLABIES & WALTZES WITH PIANO & BASSOON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1 See Page 2 ADVENT WREATH MAKING SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 ADVENT SERIES MAKING ROOM AT THE INN BEGINS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5 KIDS NIGHT IN/PARENTS NIGHT OUT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 TRINITY BACKSTAGE HOLIDAY SHOW SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 Trinity Episcopal Church 1500 State Street Santa Barbara Ca THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS RESPONSE! THE BLESSING & IN-GATHERING OF PLEDGE COMMITMENTS Pledges Received: $544, Renewed Pledges 20 New Pledges 179 Total Pledges Received On our Journey to Generosity... 60% of Trinity members increased their pledge! (This means 95 out of 159 members renewing their pledge increased their giving to support the mission and ministry of Trinity). Trinity s children pledged from 15% to 60% of their halloween candy to PATH and The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission. Twenty people of this faith community pledged to Trinity for the first time! Thank You! Your Generosity Reflects the Hope of the Holy Spirit for Trinity Episcopal Church. Pledge Goal 293 Campaign Goal $762,000 Amount Left Raise $217,493 (Goal to be raised by 12/31/2017) Steve and Mary Gibson Co-Chairs 2018 Journey To Generosity Pledge Campaign Claude Garciacelay Senior Warden 1

2 worship ministers 8am Holy Eucharist Preaching: The Rev. Canon Gary R. Hall, Interim Rector Presiding: The Rev. Laurel Johnston, Interim Associate Rector Lay Eucharistic Minister: Michael Neal Arnold Acolyte: John Draper Reader: Nollie Lei Dawson Intercessor: John Draper Ushers: Mark Benson, Jean Davis Altar Guild: Marguerite Nash 10am Holy Eucharist Preaching: The Rev. Canon Gary R. Hall, Interim Rector Presiding: The Rev. Laurel Johnston, Interim Associate Rector Acolytes: Sol Beard-Armbruster, Madeline Rogers, Jane Hahn, Ralph Armbruster Prayer Ministers: Chris Boesch, Dodie Little, Terry Walker, Nina Zimmer Reader: Kate Wallace, Nathan Gibson Intercessor: Jessie Breytspraak Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Ed Savage, Cheri Young, Anna Kokotovic, Anne Roediger Ushers: Steve Gibson, Teresa Angulo, Tim Angulo, Jeffrey Krutzsch Welcome Team: Anne Shaw, Marlene Carroll, Robert Mann, Terry Walker Altar Guild: Betty Wenzel, Norma Stuck, Paula Urschel Flower Guild: Marlene Carroll Organist: Thomas Joyce Choir Director & Cantor: Grey Brothers Catechists: Susan Krutzsch, Mac McNeel, Mary Gibson, Lizzie MacArthur, Elizabeth Hess, Faye Cox, Zoe Perez, Bob Perez, Stephanie Perez, Kevin Hess Office Volunteers: Jessie Breytspraak, Jane Ellison, Betty Ferry, Andrea Fritzen, MK & Jim Micallef, Diana Thomas, Kristi Wallace, Nina Zimmer Today s flowers are given in memory of John Bennett and in celebration of Joan Bennett s birthday. Please pray for Gary and Laurel; our delegates John Gannon, Kevin & Elizabeth Hess and Susannah Rake; and other clergy members who will be attending the Diocesan Convention December 1 and 2. the week ahead Sunday, November 26 8:00am Holy Eucharist 9:00am Coffee Hour 9:00am Church School 10:00am Holy Eucharist 11:30am Coffee Hour 4:45pm 11th Step Centering Prayer Tuesday, November 28 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal Wednesday, November 29 Noon Base Community Friday, December 1 12:15pm Lullababies & Waltzes Concert Sunday, December 3 8:00am Holy Eucharist 9:00am Coffee Hour 9:00am Church School 9:00am Advent Wreath Making 10:00am Holy Eucharist 11:30am Coffee Hour 11:30am Advent Wreath Making 3:30pm Music at Trinity Concert 3:00pm Youth Group 4:45pm 11th Step Centering Prayer LULLABIES & WALTZES FOR ELEPHANTS & OTHERS Friday, December 1 12:15-12:45pm at Trinity Concert with Thomas Joyce on piano and William Wood on Bassoon and contrabasson. Music by J.S. Bach, Herbert Howells, Francisco Mignone, Arvo Part, Craig Phillips, Camille Saint Saens and Alec Wilder. Free admission with goodwill offerings accepted to benefit Trinity music programs. ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS CHOIR! Would you like to sing in the choir during Advent and Christmas? The choir welcomes seasonal members! Please see Grey Brothers, Minister of Choral and Congregation Music, if interested. take note SCIENCE & RELIGION Monday, December 4, 7pm The Science and Religion Study Group is pleased to announce a fascinating program held in the Guild Hall, Monday, December 4, 7-8:30pm. We will be viewing a video from the acclaimed television series about the cosmos, Through the Wormhole, with Morgan Freeman. What is the universe made of? If you answered stars, planets, gas and dust, you re wrong. Today scientists think there must be five times as much dark matter as regular matter, but they have no idea what it is, only that it s not made of particles that are currently known. And, as it turns out, the other 72% of the universe is made up of dark energy, so called dark because we know even less about it. In Morgan Freeman s words, Darkness dominates the Universe and controls our fate. Come watch this video and explore this challenging phenomenon. What does this have to do with how we understand God? And how do we deal with the great theological and scientific mysteries? Following the video there will be ample time for discussion. Any questions? Contact Bob Richard or starryrobert@aol.com. An offering will be received. 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 take note MUSIC AT TRINITY, Sunday, December 3 Yule Britania 3pm Adelfos Ensemble Come warm your spirit with the Adelfos Ensemble featuring Christmas carols and music from the land of Christmas puddings, Christmas pantomimes, and Father Christmas: Great Britain. With a selection ranging from medieval carols to recent choral arrangements, rollicking wassailing songs to gentle lullabies to favorite singalongs, there will be something for almost any listener to delight in. Suggested donation $20 general admission, $15 students or senior citizens over 65. CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER Wednesday, December 13, 7-8pm Wait for the Lord, whose day is near; wait for the Lord, be still, take heart. (Taize chant) Join us in silent Advent waiting for the Lord Wednesday, December 13, 7-8 p.m. in the Fireside Room. All are welcome! Nina Zimmer will facilitate the session. School of the Heart YOGA - Saturday, December 16, 9:30-10:30am, Guild Hall All levels welcome. Please bring a mat and a blanket or towel and blocks and/or a strap if you have them. This Hatha Yoga class will focus on the connection of the mind to the breath, the breath to the Spirit and the Spirit to the body. No matter where you are on the yogic path, you are welcome here! A $3 free-will donation to Trinity will be taken. Questions? Mac McNeel, yogimac@cox.net YOUTH GROUP CHRISTMAS PARTY OPEN TO OLD MEMBERS! Sunday, December 17, 4-7pm Do you have a college student coming home for Christmas? Would he or she like to catch up with youth group friends? Then, come to the youth group Christmas Party at the home of Jim and Vanessa Woods! Bring a white elephant gift, and enjoy the fun on December 17th, from 4-7pm. prayers Please remember these prayer requests during the Prayers of the People and the week ahead. *Please Remember In Your Prayers: Thomas Carriero, Josephine Pikero, Stacy Whitney and family, Brian Whitney and family, Scott Whitney and family, Craig Larsen, Stephen H., Jackie C., All of the victims of Hurricane Harvey, Nadine Wilcox and family, Russell Cunningham, Steve English, Louise Harvey, Sharen O Riordan, Morna Moreno, Terry O Riordan, Nathan Panchal, Ruth Hanning, Jill Harper, G. T. Harper, Liz Lee, Janice Hare, Phyllis Dennison, Veronic Rice, Vanessa Patterson, Carly Munoz, Kate Munoz, Chashcoa Sherman, Toashone Sherman, Sabrina Patterson, Scott Bankert, Deagn Finch, Kiley Parker, Cheney Patterson, Chris & Denise Salzer and family, Hannah and family, Anastasia Rice, Kate Dean, Justin Bisengimana, Juliam Bisengimana. 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, Winston Filmer, Zelda Kennedy, Olof Skiold, Mary Pat Franco, Ana and Chris Mossaad, Shardul Panchal, Randy Howard. For the departed: Monte Dewey, Nelda Darrow, Constance Trainor Runyeon, Jane Ayres, Andrea Adams Emmalene Quigley, Joanna Wappler, Jorgen Stufkosky. 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. children and youth CONTACTS: Nursery/Toddler care Marisa Brenninkmeyer, nursery@trinitysb.org Church School ages 3 12 and Youth ages Elizabeth Hess, ehess@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 in Level I the younger children will work with several geography materials introducing the Land of Israel while the older children work with familiar materials and explore new activities related to the items we use in celebrating Eucharist. Level II will work with the puzzle depicting the celebrations and seasons of the Liturgical year, and continue with their projects for the Alternative Christmas Market. Level III reflect on the parable of the workers in the vineyard and continue the work of preparing for the Alternative Christmas Market. YOUTH GROUP Next meeting: Sunday, December 3 3-6pm at Trinity Empty (and Emptying) Nest Parents! We want to be able to keep in touch with your awesome graduates, both in college and recently beyond. So, we are working to update our church databases with accurate contact information about our college students and recent college grads. Please forward current contact information, including address, phone numbers, and mailing addresses, to ehess@trinitysb. org so that we can stay current! 3

4 4 oct financials Oct 2017 Actual Budget Income $79,359 $56,000 Expense $66,128 $58,073 Year-to-Date Income $538,764 $558,900 Expense $561,338 $600,872 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 updates. shared ministry Get Involved! MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES Transition House Provides food, shelter and services to families who have lost their homes. A team of Trinity volunteers serves dinner to residents once a month. Contact: Michael Arnold (Saturday coordinator) Teresa Pietsch (Sunday coordinator) Faulding Hotel A historic hotel that houses the working poor and residents on a fixed income. Trinity volunteers take part in a mutual ministry of learning and socializing each month on the third Saturday with the residents, providing lunch with an activity or program. Contact: Regina Rodriguez Harding School Helpers Trinity volunteers provide either classroom or after school homework help. We always welcome classroom helpers for pre-school to fifth grade and homework volunteers Mon.-Thurs. 4:15-5:15pm. Contact: Susan Krutzsch, , krutzsch.s@gmail.com or Anne Porter, anneportersb@gmail. com or mid week worship 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. 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. 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 quarterly. If you or someone you know is in need of this prayer-filled 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. Canon Gary R. Hall, Interim Rector ghall@trinitysb.org The Rev. Laurel Johnston, Interim Associate Rector ljohnston@trinitysb.org The Rev. Michael Corrigan, Pastoral Associate mcorrigan@trinitysb.org, Katrina Perez, Administrative Assistant office@trinitysb.org Hannah Ruth Brothers, Administrative Assistant office@trinitysb.org Cami Segna, Business Manager csegna@trinitysb.org Betty Wenzel, Program Assistant bwenzel@trinitysb.org Elizabeth Hess, Coordinator of Children & Youth Ministries ehess@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 Justice & Outreach: 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 thank you to all who have made the journey to generosity Abram, Joseph A. Adams, Susan Aidnik, David & Catherine Jones-Aidnik Allen, Robert & Ann Angulo, Teresa & Tim Armbruster, Ralph & Meg Beard Arnold, Michael Neal Asman, Mark E. & William J. Wood Backelin, Tricia Bargiel, Andria & Brian Bartz, Susie & Jarry Bason, Carol Beasley, William Bengtson, Vern Bennett, Joan E. Benson, Mark Bergquist, Jennifer & Michael Black, Lin Boyd, Judy & Lance Brenninkmeyer, Brian & Marisa Depalma Breytspraak, Jessie Brothers, Grey & Carrie Brothers, Hannah Ruth Campbell, John & Anna Cantu, Marc & Kaye Capps, Lois Carey, Melinda Carey/Pisani Family Carlos, Lisa & Brett Queener Carolan, Don & Kris Carroll, Marlene Christ, Al & Elaine Christensen, Inez Christensen, Jeannie Claydon, Karen & Kent Carlander Clegg, Douglas Consoli, Melissa Corrigan, The Rev. Michael & Dr. Tine Cotton, John Cox, Faye Davis, Jean Lange Dawson, Gwen & Roger Dawson, Nollie Lei Dean, Charity Dean, Michael & Kathryn Degen, Sarah Delaney, Paul Dobbs, Sarah Ellison, Dick & Jane Evans, Mary Ann & Robert Fenstermaker, Sarah Ferguson, Bill & Anita Perez Ferry, Betty & Steve Fisher, Art & Louise French, Barbara Freitag, Marion & Jonathan Jessup Fritzen, Andrea Fulkerson, Norma Garciacelay, Claude Gartrell, David & Susan Genis, Paul and Mary Gibson, Nathan Gibson, Stephen & Mary Goodner, Laurie & Doug Green, Christine Greinke, Gary & Julie Grimm, Tom Gunderson, Julie & Paul Hahn, Jane & Ken Hahn, Frances & Randall Hall, Gary & Kathy Hannum, Susie Hawkins, Greg & Roslyn Hayes-Nadler, Juli & Relly Henry, Gretchen & Peter Hess, Kevin & Elizabeth Hollister, Edith Holly, Lynn Hornby, Geoff & Debbie Molnar Howard, Randy & Anne Howell, Barbara & Joe Hromadka, William & Dale Hunter, Drew Ismond, Mark Jaqua, Ann & David Griffin Johnston, Laurel Kahler, Jerome & Beth Kain, Betsy & David Kent, Arielle Knight, Nancy Kokotovic, Anna Kramer, Michael Kriz, Steve & Laura Imazu Krutzsch, Jeffrey & Susan Kugler, Larry & Marianne Laraway, Julia & Peter Larson, John & Barbara Little, Dodie Lynn, Nancy and Jim Mann, Robert Marshall, Laurinda Marsi, Irene Marvin, Margaret Mathews, Joe & Amy Matthews, Lydia McNeel, Mac & Doug Moore Mealy, Henry Mealy, John Means, Jay & Teresa Micallef, Jim & MK Mitchel, Hank & Mari Monk, Robert Moriarty, Pandra Mountford, Helen Naples, Teresa & Tim Nizet, Aliza & Alex Noble, Georgia Noble, Alice Pennino, Frank & Ron Squires Perez, Stephanie & Bob Phillips, Mandy & Jeff Poley, Andrew & Dorothy Porter, Anne & Regina Rodriguez Price, Patsy & Robert Raimer, Joyce Rake, Susannah Reifel, Elizabeth Richard, Bob & Jackie Ringquist, Laura Roediger, Anne Rogers, Kathleen & Madeline Rogers, Phila Roof, Clark & Terry Rorty, Max & Kate McDonald Sahyun, Irene & Mel Salcido, Mary Jane Salmey, Joseph A. Savage, Ed & Eve Scharlemann, Martin & Barbara Wagner Schatz, Iva Secunda, Gladys Segna, Cami Selzler, Robin & Joe Shaw, Anne Siegel, The Rev. Martha Siegel, Andy & Sharon Singleton, Stephen & Christopher Teasley Simmons, Marcella & Tom Smitheram, Lou & Gus Pravia Solin, Loren & Linda Sterne, The Rev. Colleen & Jim Stevens, The Rev. Art & The Rev. Judith Stiehl, Linda Stout, Mark & Brian Meeder Stuck, Norma & Glenn Sweda, Betsy Thomas, Bill & Diana Thomas, Mitchell & Sarah Thompson, Beth Thornton, Beth Urschel, Paula Walker, Terry Wallace, Kristi Wallace, Kate Ward, Robert & Nina Webb, Don & Sally Wenzel, Pete & Betty Wiggins, Phylene Williams, Fred and Elizabeth Willis-Conger, Phil Woodhouse, Michelle Woods, James & Vanessa Wyatt, Eleanor Wylie, Dennis & Mary Ellen Wyman, Dave & Diane Youngdahl, Deborah Zimmer, Charles & Nina Zimmerman, Don & Siu Zuber, Alison Names continued on next 5

6 thank you to all who have made the journey to generosity Abigail Selzler Aria Bonski Evans Catalina Carey-Pisani Christoper Woods Christopher Youngdahl Clare Carey-Pisani Eliza Selzler Evan Perez Children & Youth Pledgers Gabrielle Terzian Grace Wenzel Hannah Henderson Isabella Sweda Kate Wenzel Liam Hess Madelein Brenninkmeyer Mateo Carey-Pisani Maxwell Brenninkmeyer Minnie Brenninkmeyer Nina Dinescu Olivia Bargiel Ruby Bargiel William Gartrell Zoe Perez We apologize if you haven t received a pledge packet. You can pick one up at the Welcome Table or go online, trinitysb.org. If you have any corrections to your name, please contact the office. VIGIL AGAINST NUCLEAR WEAPONS Please join the group of concerned people standing in front of Trinity in a vigil against the use of nuclear weapons every Tuesday evening from 4-5pm. This is a crucial issue. Let your voice be heard! Questions? Please contact Karen Claydon (karencc@sbceo.org). SARAH HOUSE LIGHT UP THE NIGHT EVENT DECEMBER 2 You are invited to Sarah House s annual fundraiser, Light Up the Night, on Saturday, December 2, from 6-10pm, at the SB Woman s Club (Rockwood). This year s theme is Traveling the Silk Road. For over 25 years, with extraordinary kindness, we have offered our end-of-life care home to the low income and poor of Santa Barbara and the South Coast. Invitations are in the church office or at the Welcome Table. Contact: Jean Davis, jeanlangedavis@gmail.com. community MOUNT CALVARY MONASTERY Invites you to meet and greet, Robert James Magliula, OHC Superior of the Order of Holy Cross Please come for Tea and stay for Vespers on December 3, Sunday 3pm - 5pm RSVP mtcalvarymonstery@gmail.com or episcopal campus ministry st. michaels in IV ADVENT LESSONS & CAROLS AT ST MIKE S IN ISLA VISTA SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 7:30pm Prior to the service, there will be a choir rehearsal with director Temmo Korisheli at 5:15pm followed by a meal for the choir. All are welcome to join the choir. Following the service, Mariachi Las Olas de Santa Barbara will play as we gather for refreshments. In addition to the mariachis, we will be joined by student a cappella group, the InterVals, as well as the St. Mike s Band. 6

7 advent & christmas THE GIVING TREE BEGINS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26 & ENDS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 Christmas is the wonderful time of year when we can celebrate what God has so generously provided us, and share it with less fortunate members of our community. Every year Trinity parishioners provide colorfully wrapped Christmas gifts for residents of PATH Santa Barbara, and we know your generosity will shine again. On November 27, the Trinity Giving Tree will be in the Sanctuary. Simply pluck off an ornament to choose the size and purchase a unisex warm item (such as sweatshirt and socks). Then, return your wrapped gift with the size taped to the front and place it under the Giving Tree. On December 17, Trinity elves will pick them up at noon and magically transport them in time to celebrate the holy birth of our Savior. MERRY CHRISTMAS! ADVENT WREATH MAKING Sunday, December 3, after the 8:00 and 10:00 services in the Guild Hall We are bringing a beloved tradition back to Trinity this year! Celebrate the season of Advent by assembling your own Advent wreath in community. Fresh greens, bases, candles and prayer books will be provided. Suggested donation $ Donations of succulents or greens are gladly accepted! Please drop off on Saturday, December 2nd at 10am or on Sunday at 8am. ADVENT SERIES - MAKING ROOM AT THE INN Immigration and Sanctuary in 21st Century Santa Barbara A Tuesday Evening Advent Series at 7pm Carpooling assistance see below As a justice and outreach parish, Trinity Church has long engaged issues of hospitality and advocacy for those members of our community under threat of discrimination, deportation and even incarceration. As Trinity now discerns its mission to the immigrant and undocumented communities in Santa Barbara in the current political context, we believe Advent is a fitting time to explore the scope of the problem and our options for action. December 5 - The Scope of the Problem: Frank Rodriguez, Santa Barbara Community Organizer, CAUSE December 12 - The Faith Community s Response: Julia Hamilton, Lead Minister, Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara; Rich Sander, Pastor, Pueblo Free Methodist Church December 19 - God s Call to Trinity Church, A Parish Discussion: Gary Hall, Interim Rector, Trinity Church and Parish leaders If you need a ride or can provide a ride, please see sign-up poster on the Labyrinth. KIDS NIGHT IN/PARENTS NIGHT OUT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 5:30pm-8pm Calling all kids! Come for a fun crafting night at church while your parents spend the evening out! On Friday, December 8, have your parents drop you off at church, where you will enjoy making Christmas crafts and watching Charlie Brown s Christmas Tales while your parents head out for the evening. We will also have snacks and games available; eat dinner first or bring it with you. Childcare is provided from 5:30pm until 8pm by our nursery childcare providers. But, if any parents or youth would like to stay and craft with the kids we d be happy to share the fun of the evening with you! TRINITY BACKSTAGE HOLIDAY SHOW SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 8pm Join us for Holiday in the Round. Kate and Doug will be joined by Grey Brothers with special guests like Loren Solin, Sarah and Mitchell Thomas, and maybe a Finlayson/Blondell or two... Proceeds will go towards Trinity s Operating Budget. For table reservations and tickets:

8 advent & christmas ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS MARKET SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 9am to 12:30pm Make out your gift lists now for Trinity s Alternative Christmas Market! You will have the opportunity to purchase gifts and make donations in honor of those special people in your life. The market will be open after each service. Tour the market, make your selections, and then bring your checkbooks, cash or credit cards to the Library to make your purchases. This Alternative Christmas Market will give you the opportunity to support one, several, or all of these participating programs: Episcopal Relief & Development ~ alleviates hunger, promotes health and provides economic opportunities Heifer International ~ provides living gifts in the form of livestock to families in need throughout the world GAIA (Global AIDS Interfaith Alliance) ~ supports medical relief efforts and disease prevention in Malawi Angels Bearing Gifts ~ benefits local adults with disabilities who lack family support American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem ~ a beacon of hope, peace & reconciliation in the Holy Land Unite to Light ~ provides solar lights for the developing world World Dance for Humanity ~ helps Genocide survivors in Rwanda rebuild their lives Kids Crafts ~ created by Trinity children; proceeds shared equally with above organizations Visit their tables and learn more about what they do and how they are continuing God s justice work in our world. For information contact Jennifer Bergquist, jenniferbergquist@gmail.com, or Jean Davis, jeanlangedavis@gmail.com. Checks and cash are preferred, but credit cards are accepted! CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE: CHILDREN S NATIVITY REHEARSAL SCHEDULE (FOR THE SERVICE ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, 4pm) Our annual Christmas Eve service for children and families will take place at 4pm. This service is a wonderful event where our children tell us again the wondrous story of how Jesus light came into the world. In preparation for our Children s Nativity, we will have three rehearsals: Wednesday, Dec. 13, 6-7:30pm - for children with speaking parts Sunday, Dec. 17, 11:30am - all participating children and youth, with lunch provided Wednesday, Dec. 20, 6-7:30pm - all participating children and youth Contact: ehess@trinitysb.org HELP DECORATE THE CHURCH FOR CHRISTMAS SUNDAY DECEMBER 24, Following the 8am service (No 10am Service), 9am until noon. Meet in Parish Hall. Coffee and snacks provided. Help in the transformation of our sanctuary into a magical space for our Christmas Eve and Christmas Day worship. There is a job for everyone; no experience necessary. You can stay for as little or as long as you are able. Sign up at the Welcome Table or contact Georgia Noble: gnoble@cox.net CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICES Sunday, December 24, Fourth Sunday of Advent 8am Service only Sunday, December 24, Christmas Eve 4pm Family Service (nursery care available for infants and toddlers) 9:30pm Carol Singing 10pm Festival Choral Eucharist (with incense; nursery care available) Monday, December 25, Christmas Day 10am Christmas Day Holy Eucharist with Choir and Hymns 8