Visit our Welcome Table Visit our website at events at trinity. ADVENT SERIES CONTINUES TODAY AT 11:30am See Page 6

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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 ADVENT SERIES CONTINUES TODAY AT 11:30am See Page 6 NATIVITY REHEARSAL FOR CHILDREN WITH SPEAKING PARTS TODAY AT 11:30am See Page 7 ADVENT ORGAN SERIES CONTINUES TODAY at 3:30pm See Page 6 THE GIVING TREE CONTINUES THROUGH DECEMBER 18 See Page 6 As you ve noticed, we have a new style (and stylish) bulletin! We feel it s much more user friendly, however, it does take more paper and time to print. In the spirit of being good stewards of our planet we encourage you to share your bulletins. We welcome any feedback. THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 11, 2016 the week ahead Sunday, December 11 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 9:00 am Coffee Hour 9:00 am Church School 9:00 am Parish Nurse 10:00 am Holy Eucharist 11:30 am Children s Nativity Rehearsal 11:30 am Coffee Hour 11:30 am Parish Nurse & Healing Touch 11:30 am Advent Series 3:30 pm Advent Organ Concert 4:45 pm 11th Step Centering Prayer Tuesday, December 13 5:30 pm Holy Eucharist Wednesday, December 14 Noon Base Community Thursday, December 15 7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal Friday, December 16 10:00 am Healing Touch Sunday, December 18 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 9:00 am Coffee Hour 9:00 am Church School 10:00 am Holy Eucharist 11:30 am Coffee Hour 11:30 am Advent Series 11:30 am Children s Nativity Rehearsal 11:30 am Decorating the Church 3:30 pm Advent Organ Concert 4:00 pm Youth Group Christmas Party 4:45 pm 11th Step Centering Prayer Advent and Christmas schedule of events, Pages 6-7 PARISH NURSE & HEALING TOUCH TODAY. Jan Fadden, our Parish Nurse, will be in the Library following the 8am and 10am services. Healing Touch ministers will be in the chapel following the 10am service. Trinity Episcopal Church 1500 State Street Santa Barbara Ca

2 2 worship ministers 8am Holy Eucharist Presiding: The Rev. Christine T. McSpadden, Rector Preaching: The Rev. Colleen Sterne Acolyte: Jane Hahn Reader: Michael Neal Arnold Intecessor: John Draper Lay Eucharistic Minister: Diana Buzerak Ushers: John Draper, Ruben Gutierrez Altar Guild: Alva Gutierrez, Nollie Lei Dawson 10am Holy Eucharist Presiding: The Rev. Christine T. McSpadden, Rector Preaching: The Rev. Colleen Sterne Acolytes: Madeline Rogers, Terre Sanitate, Shea Goodner, Claude Garciacelay Prayer Ministers: Tricia Backelin, Chris Boesch, Lynn Carlisle, Terry Roof Readers: Vicki Finlayson, Kate Wallace Intecessor: Clark Roof Lay Eucharistic Minister: Michael Kramer, Susannah Rake, Dodie Little, Ed Savage Ushers: Al Christ, Nathan Gibson, Steve Gibson, Stephen Humphreys Welcome Team: Terry Walker, Beth Thompson, Kathryn Meyer, Anne Shaw Hands & Heart: Stephanie Perez Altar Guild: Louise Fisher, Sarah McCarter, Jeannie Christenson Organist: Thomas Joyce Choir Director & Cantor: Grey Brothers Weekly Office Volunteers: Jessie Breytspraak, Mary Campbell, Jane Ellison, Betty Ferry, Andrea Fritzen, MK & Jim Micallef, Diana Thomas, Kristi Wallace, Nina Zimmer Advent Candle Lighting Thank you to Mandy, Jeff & Pierce Phillips who will be lighting our Advent Candle this morning. TODAY S PREACHER We welcome back The Rev. Colleen Sterne, a faithful member of Trinity. Colleen is an Episcopal priest who is currently serving as a Judge on the Superior Court of Santa Barbara. ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS MARKET A SUCCESS! Thanks to everyone who helped make the Alternative Christmas Market a success. $10,474 was raised for various worthy organizations. CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER Wednesday, December 14, 7-8pm O come, O come, Emmanuel. Join us for an hour of Advent contemplative silence December 14, 7-8pm in the Fireside Room. All are welcome. Art Stevens will facilitate the session. SPREAD THE LIGHT. OVERCOME THE DARKNESS. December 21 at 5pm (Gather at 5, ceremony at 5:15) on the Trinity Labyrinth Join together as an interfaith community as we mark the winter solstice. Participate with us in InLight, a project that began in towns and villages of the Negev desert in Israel. This project is now spreading to communities here in the US. A group of us gathered for the first time last year and we felt the comfort of our interfaith community. Now, in a time of even greater need to support one another in a circle of light, we mark the second year. Join us. Help us gather many sparks of light to create one large multi-faith glow! SIGN UP TO DONATE ALTAR FLOWERS: Give in remembrance, celebration, in honor of or just in gratitude. Altar flowers are a wonderful way to mark an occasion. Each Sunday sign up is $ The chart is on the Labyrinth Plaza after the services. The flower donations cover the cost of the flowers and if we do not have a donor, we will use an artificial arrangement. Thank you for your patience as we continue to investigate the crack in the tower on the corner of State and Micheltorena. We will continue to update you on the status of its repair during the announcements at the 8am and 10am services. our mission take note DIOCESE CONVENTION NEWS December 2-3 A delegation from Trinity returned late Saturday evening from the 121st Annual Meeting of Convention in the Diocese of Los Angeles held Friday and Saturday, December 2-3 in Ontario, CA. On the 8th ballot, the Rev. Canon John Taylor was elected 7th bishop of Los Angeles. For information on John Taylor, please click/see here: ladiocese.org/dfc/newsdetail_2/ Over the two days, convention elected candidates to diocesan offices and deputies to General Convention. We voted for complete transparency on Corp Sole, and the actions proposed by the special Committee on which Colleen Sterne served were recommended. We also voted overwhelmingly to be a sanctuary diocese. We are having conversations about what it means to be a sanctuary parish here at Trinity and will continue those conversations in partnership with other congregations and religious and civic groups. Those connected to Trinity who went to the Convention included: Christine McSpadden, Rector; Trinity delegates: Anne Porter, Elizabeth Schmid, Bill Thomas, Diana Thomas, Dick Ellison. Also attending were Colleen Sterne, James Sprague, Jerry Kahler, Michael Corrigan, (at the retired clergy table) Mark Asman, Sarah Thomas, Jane Ellison and Tom Schmid. Delegates Bill and Diana Thomas, Elizabeth Schmid, Dick Ellison and Rector, Christine McSpadden. Not pictured, because she was taking the photo, Anne Porter. 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.

3 take note SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION CONFESSION is an opportunity in preparation for Christmas to make an honest inventory of our lives in order to be reminded of God s love which sets us free through forgiveness. Contact The Rev. Christine McSpadden at cmcspadden@ trinitysb.org or ; The Rev. Judy Stevens at prayandact3@gmail.com; The Rev. Martha Siegel at mbsiegel@cox.net; The Rev. Colleen Sterne at cksterne@cox.net; or The Rev. Michael Corrigan at mcorrigan@ corrigan-co.com. community PFLAG MEETING Monday, December 12, 7pm Special Holiday Panel: The Journey of Coming Out from Both Sides Meeting Location: First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu Street. pflagsantabarbara@gmail.com. Website: pflagsantabarbara.org 36th Annual Messiah Sing Along Tuesday, December 13, 7:30pm at First Presbyterian Church, 21 E. Constance St. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. Proceeds benefit the Unity Shoppe. WOMEN S MARCH IN LOS ANGELES Saturday, Jan 21 Join members and supporters of Santa Barbara Women s Political Committee at this historic march. A bus has been chartered. For more information: info@sbwpc.org. prayers Please remember these prayer requests during the Prayers of the People and the week ahead. *Please Remember In Your Prayers: Jessie Breytspraak, Ignacio Duran, Carrie Terzian, Dennis Wylie, Susan Decker, Laura Squires, Dr. Feraz al-judi, MD, Dotty L, Hans, Christine M, Danielle S., Lois Merlo, John Williams, Jim Jeffries, Bernice, Jerry Thorn, Joseph Salmey, Debbie Solmon, Denise Lentie, Josh Walker, Julio Juan Veyna, Bob Basila, Paula Urschel, Stefani Schatz, Joe Wear, Jennifer Williams, Karen Stableford, Rick Oxford. Sophie, Jasmine, Lisa McConnell, Stephanie, Bob Miller, Roger Irons, Ed Boyd, Nancy, Sarah Mountford, Mary, Brent, Susan, Sarah Davis, Nadine Wilcox, Ed Pausic, Daniel Gamas, Craig L, Garry P, Rebecca Bodor, Ana & Chris Mossaad, Christopher Boston s family, 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. Those With Long Term Illness: Margaret Marvin, Kathryn Dean, Rachel, Lucretia, Betty H, Roger Turner, Jill Harper, Quinn Sellars, Joy Andrews, Jane Arnold, Terry Roof, Beverly King Dorsey, Bob Frierson, 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, Eden, Art Stevens, Mark Frodesen, Andre, The Rev. Richard Graves, Travis Anderson, Corey Beyer, Quinn. For the departed: Patrick Sweeney, Joyce Thornton, Matt Abrams, Sixta Mullin, Therese Lord, Carol Tillinghast, The Rev. David Barnhouse, Marcos Gamas, Christopher Boston. 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 Emily Brothers, ebrothers@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 reflect on the prophet Isaiah s words about the many amazing names given to a most remarkable child, work with materials that tell the story of Mary s visit to her cousin Elizabeth following Gabriel s amazing appearance, and return to the materials that depict the birth of Jesus. Level II will work with materials for a variety of the stories around Jesus birth, comparing them and finding common themes, will work with the Good Shepherd materials to reflect on the great and beautiful diversity amongst God s people, and read and discuss the account of the angel s announcements to Joseph and Zechariah. Level III will discuss the call experiences of several Old Testament prophets. TRINITY YOUTH GROUP (7TH 12TH GRADES) Upcoming: Dec 18, Christmas Party! Oh come all ye faithful! Come celebrate the Christmas season with the annual Gingerbread House Competition and the ever so festive White Elephant gift exchange! Welcome back any graduated Youth Group members. Thank you to the Woods who have graciously offered to host this event again! Please reach out to Libby or a mentor for location details. Questions or comments? Ask Libby (lyardi@trinitysb.org). 3

4 october financials Oct 2016 Actual Budget Income $58,074 $54,265 Expense $68,544 $61,662 Year-to-Date Income $556,813 $614,328 Expense $594,755 $604,242 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 October 2016 Pledge goal: $2,300,000 Actual pledges: $2,160,273 Income to date: $2,158,109 Expenses to date: $2,105,470 Balance of current funds: $52,639 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: Fawzia Talbert or fawzia.talbert@gmail.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 Judith Torres, Coordinator of Shared Ministries jtorres@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 Anne Porter, Senior Warden,anneportersb@gmail. com Michael Neal Arnold, Junior Warden, mnarnold@ hascosb.com Claude Garciacelay, Clerk, garciacel@aol.com Jean Davis, jeanlangedavis@gmail.com Michael Dean, mxdean47@yahoo.com Ann Jaqua, annjaqua@cox.net Georgia Noble, gnoble@cox.net Aaron Panchal, apanchal@westmont.edu Patsy Price, pstadel@gmail.com Stephen Singleton, teaslton@cox.net Terry Walker, terrywal805@gmail.com Kristi Wallace, kristi957@gmail.com 4

5 with countless gifts of love THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS MADE A PLEDGE FOR 2017 AS OF DECEMBER 5 Abram, Joseph A. Adams, Susan Ah-Tye, Kirk & Deborah Wells Aidnik, David & Catherine Jones- Aidnick Alexander, Jean Allen, Robert & Ann Angulo, Teresa & Tim Armbruster, Ralph & Meg Beard Arnold, Michael Neal Ayres, Jane D. Azar, Jack & Layla Baker, Simone Bargiel, Andria & Brian Barnhouse, Mary Alice Bartz, Susie & Jarry Bason, Carol Beasley, William Beatty, Richard Bengtson, Vern Bennett, John & Joan E. Benson, Mark Bergquist, Jennifer & Michael Black, Lin Blondell, John & Vicki Finlayson Boesch, Christine Boyd, Judy & Lance Brenninkmeyer, Brian & Marisa Depalma Breytspraak, Jessie Brian, Rachel Brothers, Grey & Carrie Brothers, Hannah Ruth Buzerak, Diana Campbell, John & Anna Cantu, Marc & Kaye Capps, Lois Carey, Melinda Carey/Pisani, Family Carolan, Don & Kris Carpenter, Carol Carroll, Marlene Carty, Liana Christ, Al & Elaine Christensen, Jeannie Christensen, Inez Claydon, Karen & Kent Carlander Clegg, Douglas Consoli, Melissa Corrigan, Michael & Tine Cotton, John Cox, Faye Crabtree, Chris & Cheryl Davis, John & Padric Davis, Jean Lange Dawson, Gwen & Roger Dawson, Nollie Lei Dean, Michael & Kathryn DeCrow, Michele Degen, Sarah Dobbs, Sarah Draper, John Ellison, Dick & Jane Evans, Mary Ann & Robert Fenger, Ellen Fenstermaker, Sarah Ferguson, Bill & Anita Perez Ferry, Betty & Steve Fimlaid Family, Fisher, Art & Louise Forsyth, Jane & Robert Freitag, Marion & Jonathan Jessup French, Barbara Fritzen, Andrea Galloway, Don & Kris Gannon, John & Stacey Garciacelay, Claude Gartrell, David & Susan Genzmer, Cyndie Gibson, Nathan Gibson, Stephen & Mary Godar, Ronald Godfrey, Richard & Katherine Goodman, Dane & Marie Schoeff Goodner, Laurie & Doug Goodner, Shea Green, Christine Greinke, Gary & Julie Guthrie, Robert & Lilian Gutierrez, Ruben & Alva Hahn, Jane & Ken Hahn, Frances & Randall Hannum, Susie Harper, Jill & Granville Hawkins, Greg & Roslyn Hayes-Nadler, Juli & Relly Henry, Gretchen & Peter Hollister, Edith Hornby, Geoff & Debbie Molnar Howard, Randy & Anne Howell, Barbara & Joe Humphreys, Stephen Hunter, Drew Jaqua, Ann & David Griffin Jeffries, Chris Joyce, Thomas Kahler, Jerome & Beth Kain, Betsy & David Kellogg, Molly Kidwell, Sarah Knight, Nancy Kokotovic, Anna * If you have any corrections to your name, please contact the office. Kriz, Steve & Laura Imazu Krutzsch, Jeffrey & Susan Kugler, Larry & Marianne Laraway, Julia & Peter Larsen, Paul & Kim Larson, John & Barbara Little, Dodie Malvinni, David & Valerie Mann, Robert Marshall, Laurinda Marshall, Robyn Marsi, Irene Marvin, Margaret Mathews, Joe & Amy Matthews, Lydia McNeel, Mac & Doug Moore McSpadden, Family Mealy, John Meyer, Kathy Micallef, Jim & MK Mitchel, Hank & Mari Monk, Robert Moore, Craig & Chris Moriarty, Pandra Mountford, Helen Noble, Alice Noble, Georgia Ohl-Trlica, Jacque Parker, Caroline Parker, Sage Pennino, Frank & Ron Squire Perez, Stephanie & Bob Phillips, Mandy & Jeff Porter, Anne & Regina Rodriguez Price, Patsy & Robert Pulver, Simone Raimer, Joyce Rake, Susannah Reifel, Elizabeth Rennie, Roberta Richard, Bob & Jackie Rick, Bruce & Evelyn Ringquist, Laura Roediger, Anne Rogers, Phila Roof, Clark & Terry Sahyun, Irene & Mel Salcido, Mary Jane Sanitate, Terre & Frank Sassaman, Marlene Savage, Ed & Eve Scharlemann, Martin & Barbara Wagner Schatz, Iva Schmid, Elizabeth & Thomas Secunda, Gladys Segna, Cami Renewed Pledges 189 Goal 258 Percent of Goal 73% New Pledges 25 Goal 12 Percent of Goal 208% Total Amount Pledged $555,443 Goal $711,908 Percent of Goal 78% We apologize if you haven t received a pledge packet. You can pick one up at the Welcome Table or go online, trinitysb.org. Selzler, Robin & Joe Shaw, Anne Siegel, Andy & Sharon Siegel, The Rev. Martha Simmons, Marcella & Tom Singleton, Stephen & Christopher Teasley Skiold, Marilyn MacKenzie Smitheram, Lou & Gus Pravia Solin, Loren & Linda Sprague, Jamie & Jarrod Squier, Mid & Carol Sterne, The Rev. Colleen & Jim Stevens, George Stevens, The Rev. Art & The Rev. Judith Stiehl, Linda Stivers, Mike, Michelle & family Stout, Mark & Brian Meeder Stuck, Norma & Glenn Sweda, Betsy Talbert, Fawzia Talbert, Farina Terzian, Jim & Carrie Thomas, Bill & Diana Thomas, Mitchell & Sarah Thompson, Beth Thornton, Beth Torres, Judith Travis, Charles & Alice Tully, William & Jane Urschel, Paula Van Mullem, Justin & Rachel Walker, Terry Wallace, Kristi Wallace, Kate Ward, Robert & Nina Warner, Bill & Elizabeth MacArthur Webb, Don & Sally Wenzel, Pete & Betty Wiggins, Phylene Wooden, Andrew & Molly Woods, James & Vanessa Wyatt, Eleanor Wylie, Dennis & Mary Ellen Wyman, Dave & Diane Young, Cheri Zimmer, Charles & Nina Zimmerman, Don & Siu Zuber, Alison Children & Youth Pledgers Olivia Bargiel Ruby Bargiel Sky Beard_Armbruster Sol Beard-Armbruster Minnie Brenninkmeyer Clare Carey-Pisani Emilia Carey-Pisani Catalina Carey-Pisani Sofia De La Cruz Shea Gannon Angus Goodner Hannah Henderson Joey Malvinni Sofia Malvinni Evan Perez Zoe Perez Pierce Phillips Abby Selzler Zhengli Sieh Gabrielle Terzian Zoe Thomas Ethan Van Mullem Noah Van Mullem Grace Wenzel Kate Wenzel Andrew Woods Chris Woods 5

6 advent & christmas ADVENT BOOKLETS BY THE REV. CHRISTINE MCSPADDEN AVAILABLE AT THE WELCOME TABLE After many months of searching for our new rector we are so pleased that our wait is over, just in time for the Advent season. As it turns out, Christine McSpadden, Trinity s new rector, has just published a brand new Advent daily reflection booklet that she titled, What AreYou Waiting For? We hope you will embark on this seasonal journey by reflecting on these daily meditations to bring a richer quality and depth to your understanding and perception of waiting as a lively and life-giving facet of faith. What AreYou Waiting For? booklets at Trinity are sold out, but can be purchased at The second book recommendation is Richard Rohr s The Divine Dance: The Trinity and Your Transformation. The book will be available to purchase at the Welcome Table, and we will be drawing from the book for our Advent Series. Drawing from Scripture, theology, and the deepest insights of mystics, philosophers and sages throughout history, Fr. Rohr presents a compelling alternative to aloof and fairytale versions of God: One God, belovedly in communion, as All-Vulnerable, All-Embracing, and All-Given to you and me. The Divine Dance makes accessible and practicable the Christian tradition s most surprising gift God as Community as Friendship.. as Dance. Contact: Judith Torres, jtorres@trinitysb.org ADVENT SERIES - BIRTHING THE CHRIST WITHIN Drawing on Christine McSpadden s meditations for Advent, What AreYou Waiting For? and Richard Rohr s The Divine Dance, we will explore three themes: Connecting with our divine inheritance Experiencing God s unconditional love Accepting our mandate to be the Christ in communion with each other and all creation We will meet three Sundays immediately after church, ending by 12:30pm. Consider the possibility that We Are the Ones We ve Been Waiting For as we keep leaning into community at Trinity: December 11 - in the Parish Hall December 18 - in the church school multipurpose room Both books are available at the Welcome Table, but no reading is required! THE GIVING TREE THROUGH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 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. The Trinity Giving Tree is in the Sanctuary. Simply pluck off an ornament to choose the size and gender of sweatshirt and socks you wish to give. Then, return your wrapped gift and place it under the Giving Tree. On December 18th 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 ORGAN SERIES SUNDAYS IN ADVENT 3:30pm December 11 & 18 Explore the new liturgical year in a series of afternoon concerts illustrating the diverse tonal landscape of Trinity s 4-manual pipe organ. Trinity s Minister of Keyboard Music, Thomas Joyce will present two more distinct programs of an hour and fifteen minutes in length, each featuring a guest musician. Running the gamut of Western music history, the audience will have the chance to absorb organ literature that is very old, quite new, and composed somewhere in the middle. For the final concert, Thomas will conclude the series with the concert premiere of his own newly composed Psalm 24 for solo organ, Lift up ye heads, O ye gates. In joyful and prayerful spirits, Advent and its preparation for Christmas will be intended as a meditative journey through the sacred mysteries of the season. Suggested donation of $10 for adults/$5 for children and youth. Free chocolate Advent calendars will be available at the console following each concert for children who would like to join in listening quietly to beautiful music at Trinity! 6

7 advent & christmas HELP DECORATE THE CHURCH FOR CHRISTMAS SUNDAY DECEMBER 18, Following the 10am service until 1pm Lunch will be served. 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 Second Phase: Saturday, December 24, 9am-Noon Adding the Flowers - For those who love to play with flowers. Sign Up at Welcome table or contact: Georgia Noble. CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE: CHILDREN S NATIVITY SATURDAY, 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: Sunday, Dec. 11, 11:30am - for children with speaking parts Sunday, Dec. 18, 11:30am - all participating children and youth, with lunch provided Wednesday, Dec. 21, 6-7:30pm - all participating children and youth Contact: ehess@trinitysb.org Advent 3 Sunday, December 11 - Saturday, December 17 Sunday, December 11 Children s Nativity Rehearsal following the 10am service all children and youth with speaking parts. Advent Series #2 following the 10am service in the Parish Hall Advent Organ Series #2 3:30pm Advent 4 Sunday, December 18 - Saturday, December 24 Sunday, December 18 Advent Series #3 following the 10am service Decorate the Church for Christmas following the 10am service until 1pm Christmas Eve Children s Nativity Rehearsal 11:30am For ALL participants. Lunch provided. Advent Organ Series #3 3:30pm Youth Group Christmas Party 4-7pm Wednesday, December 21 Children s Nativity Rehearsal 6pm-7:30pm ALL participating children and youth. Saturday, December 24, Christmas Eve Adding flowers to the church decorations - 9am-noon 4pm Family Service 9:30pm Carol Singing 10pm Festival Choral Eucharist (*with incense) Sunday, December 25 Christmas Day Sunday, December 25, Christmas Day 10am Christmas Day Holy Eucharist with Choir and Hymns 7