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 Resource & Welcome Tables Visit our website at www.trinitysb.org today s lessons LESSONS: Bibles are available at the rear of the church. First Lesson: Malachi 4:1-2a Psalm 98 Second Lesson: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 The Holy Gospel: Luke 21:5-19 events at trinity See Back Page HYMNS PROCESSIONAL HYMN 9 OFFERTORY HYMN See Page 11 DISMISSAL HYMN 615 FLU SHOTS TODAY AFTER BOTH SERVICES See Page 2 YOUTH GROUP THANKSGIVING PARTY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 See Page 3 PLEDGE INGATHERING SUNDAY NOVEMBER 20 AT BOTH SERVICES THE TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST NOVEMBER 13, 2016 the week ahead Sunday, November 13 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 9:00 am Coffee Hour 9:00 am Flu Shots 9:00 am Church School 10:00 am Holy Eucharist 11:30 am Coffee Hour 11:30 am Flu Shots 11:30 am Healing Touch 4:45 pm 11th Step Centering Prayer Tuesday, November 15 5:30 pm Holy Eucharist Wednesday, November 16 Noon Base Community Thursday, November 17 12:15 pm Contemplative Practice 7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal Friday, November 18 9:00 am Healing Touch Saturday, November 19 1 pm Service of Confirmation 1 pm Faulding Hotel Thanksgiving Lunch Sunday, November 13 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 4:00 pm Youth Group Thanksgiving Party 4:45 pm 11th Step Centering Prayer FOR COUNTLESS GIFTS OF LOVE news and the sequence refrain during Stewardship season, see pages 6 and 7. NOVEMBER 20 PLEDGE INGATHERING SUNDAY Don t forget to bring your completed pledge card to our special Ingathering Service on Sunday, November 20. Great coffee hour after! Advent and Christmas schedule of events, Pages 8-10 Trinity Episcopal Church 1500 State Street Santa Barbara Ca 93101 805.965.7419 www.trinitysb.org 1
worship ministers 8am Holy Eucharist Presiding & Preaching: The Rev. Christine T. McSpadden, Rector Assisting: The Rev. John Larson Acolyte: Jane Hahn Reader: Nollie Lei Dawson Intecessor: Jane Hahn Lay Eucharistic Minister: Nollie Lei Dawson Ushers: John Draper, Ruben Gutierrez Altar Guild: Alva Gutierrez, Nollie Lei Dawson 10am Holy Eucharist Presiding & Preaching: The Rev. Christine T. McSpadden, Rector Assisting: The Rev. Helen Mountford Acolytes: Shea Goodner, Zoe Perez, Terre Sanitate, Sol Armbruster Prayer Ministers: Chris Boesch, Anna Kokotovic, Lynn Carlisle, Terry Walker Readers: Nels Henderson, Dodie Little Intecessor: Andrew Woods Lay Eucharistic Minister: Susannah Rake, Anne Roediger, Mandy Phillips, Ed Savage Ushers: Al Christ, Stephen Humphreys, Jim Terzian, Dell Barden Welcome Team: Anne Shaw, Carol Carpenter, Greg Hawkins, Marlene Carroll, Steve Kriz Hands & Heart: Stephanie Perez Altar Guild: Louise Fisher, Sarah McCarter, Jeannie Christenson Organist: Thomas Joyce Choir Director & Cantor: Grey Brothers Flower Guild: Allison Jaqua Weekly Office Volunteers: Jessie Breytspraak, Diana Buzerak, Mary Campbell, Jane Ellison, Betty Ferry, Andrea Fritzen, MK & Jim Micallef, Diana Thomas, The Altar Flowers are given today in celebration of Mary s birthday. ~Stephen and Nathan Gibson. Today s flowers are also given in celebration our 50th wedding anniversary ~Richard and Jane Ellison Thanks to everyone who contributed to Carren s gift. She was given a check for $3,355 from the congregation. FLU SHOTS TODAY! Flu shots will be offered by our gentle Parish Nurse, Jan Fadden, after the 8am service in the Library and after the 10am service in the Guild Hall. A $10 donation is requested. SHOWERS OF BLESSING VOLUNTEERS & DONATIONS NEEDED Trinity Church supports Showers of Blessing, providing showers, hygiene items, clean clothing and hot meals to the homeless in Santa Barbara, Goleta and Isla Vista. We are looking for volunteers to welcome our guests and help them check in. Donations of new socks, new underwear, new toilet articles, clothing and used but freshly laundered towels are needed. We also need volunteers to wash clothes. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of homeless persons. Sign up at the Welcome Table or contact Trinity s Justice & Outreach Council Co-Chair, Craig Moore at 805-680-1228 or cdowdmoore@ gmail.com. Would you like to share in our children s spiritual growth? Join us in the church school! After just one hour of training, you will be well equipped to join our children as they meet God in the atria on Sundays, a spiritually enlightening and fulfilling experience for children and adults alike (and it s fun, too!). Atrium volunteers usually spend 1-2 Sundays a month with our children, rejoining the sanctuary service during the Offertory. Unsure about missing some sermons? We can always use more hands in our Atrium Guild, an on-your-own-time opportunity to support our children by helping to maintain our church school materials and space. Contact: Emily Brothers, fill-in Coordinator of Children s Ministries, at ebrothers@trinityofsb.org or (805) 403-6423. take note WARMING CENTER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Trinity Church is part of the interfaith community which opens its doors to the unsheltered during the cold and rainy months from November-March. We will be scheduled for about five weeks during those months and open when it rains or becomes too cold. Trinity volunteers help prepare and serve the dinner which includes a hot main dish, salad, bread and dessert, and also make PB&J for breakfast. The guests sleep in the Parish and Guild Halls which are staffed by the Warming Center program. If you can be part of this year s Warming Center team, please sign up at the Welcome Table or contact the church office at 965-7419 or office@trinitysb.org. WARMING CENTER CASSEROLES NEEDED! Trinity is collecting frozen casseroles in anticipation of the Winter Warming Center opening soon. 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. Welcome to Betty Wenzel, parishioner since 2002, who will be working as a temporary contractor assisting Christine with organizational and administrative duties. Betty can be reached at 805-729- 8374 or bettyswenzel@gmail.com. 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
take note SERVICE OF CONFIRMATION Next Saturday, November 19, 1pm Join us at Trinity for a service of Confirmation next Saturday. Bishop Diane Bruce will be visiting, and members from Trinity and St. Michael s will be confirmed. A reception will follow. HAWC Tidbit #6 FoodBank of Santa Barbara County is a member of Feeding America with a Food Action Plan that targets areas of concern. In Santa Barbara, the Healthy Community Pantry, a FoodBank project, is held at Harding School from 3 to 5 on the first Tuesday of each month. Trinity HAWC volunteers are there to help out. Join HAWC! It s a great opportunity to learn more about Santa Barbara s neighborhoods and be of help. For more information visit www.sbcfoodaction.org DOES YOUR LAST NAME START WITH S THROUGH Z? You are invited to bring something tasty to share at coffee hour. Please see the sign up sheet at coffee hour on Sunday. We all enjoy a little something and a chat with friends after church. A warm thank you to all who have kept us fed at coffee hour. 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, Patty & Ace Morton, Jennifer Williams, Karen Stableford, Rick Oxford. Sophie, Jasmine, Lisa McConnell, Betty Kiszka, 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. 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, Thomas Richert, 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 965 7419 or email 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 13 18 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 work with materials related to the different colors used in church during different seasons and with geography materials for the Land of Israel. Level II will work with geography materials showing the cities in Israel during Jesus time, work on their projects for the Alternative Christmas Market, and reflect on portions of the Lord s Prayer. Level III will work with the time line depicting important events in the history of the Hebrew people of Israel. TRINITY YOUTH GROUP (7TH 12TH GRADES) Next Meeting: Nov 20 at 5pm, Thanksgiving Party! Enjoy each other s company as we give thanks for all God s gifts and prepare for the Alternative Christmas Market. Help choose how we will seek donations for Episcopal Relief and Development, and put your creative talents to good use as we redecorate the poster board! The Gibson s have graciously offered to host this event, so please reach out to Libby or a mentor for location details. Upcoming: Dec 4 after 8am and 10am services, Alternative Christmas Market! Help us raise donations for Episcopal Relief and Development at the Youth Group table after the 8am and 10am services. We ll need table coverage during both markets so pick a shift (or two!) and show off your creative and persuasive salesmanship. The youth to raise the most number of donations may get a prize for being the top salesperson. Questions or comments? Ask Libby (lyardi@trinitysb.org). 3
september financials Sep 2016 Actual Budget Income $47,579 $54,264 Expense $52,674 $58,711 Year-to-Date Income $498,739 $560,063 Expense $526,213 $542,580 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 September 2016 Pledge goal: $2,300,000 Actual pledges: $2,160,273 Income to date: $2,158,109 Expenses to date: $2,103,320 Balance of current funds: $54,788 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. Two Contemplative Prayer Times: 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 (883-8105) or Judy Stevens (698-9309). A second opportunity is every Thursday, 12:15-12:45pm in the chancel. 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 684 8536 or fawzia.talbert@gmail.com or Don Zimmerman 964-5753. 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 968-4084. 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, 280-2504 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, 964-5807, normaestuck@gmail.com. Pastoral Emergency Contact Number: In case of a pastoral or medical EMERGEN- CY outside of regular office hours please call 726 1255. 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, 636-2559 parish council Administration & Inclusion: Anne Shaw, 448-4606, anne.shaw09@gmail.com Children & Youth Council: Vanessa Woods, 637-0201, nessawoods@gmail.com and Susan Krutzsch 569-5012, krutzsch.s@gmail.com Adult Formation: Jean Alexander, adultformation@trinitysb.org Hospitality: Julia Laraway, 682-6926, a1fyr516@aol. com and Jamie Sprague, 276-2485, jamielynnsprague@gmail.com Justice & Outreach: Craig Moore, 680-1228, cdowdmoore@gmail.com and Laurinda Marshall, 685-5586, laurindax@yahoo.com Worship: David Gartrell, 698-0086, gartrell@ucsb.edu and Dodie Little, 963-8656, dodielittle@gmail.com vestry Anne Porter, Senior Warden,anneporter@cox.net 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
PFLAG MEETING Monday, November 14, 7pm Bisexuality and Beyond with Tania Israel Tania, a Professor in the department of Counseling, Clinical and School Psychology at UCSB, will view with us her TED talk and then answer questions. Meeting Location: First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu Street. Email: pflagsantabarbara@gmail.com. AVE MARIA, Wednesday, November 16, 7:30pm at Trinity The concert with UCSB Chamber Choir and Women s Chorus is directed by Trinity s Choir Director, Grey Brothers. Trinity s organist, Thomas Joyce will be featured. Tickets prices are $15, $10 for students, $5 for UCSB students and free for children under 12. Tickets are available at the door. ATTENTION FANS OF ROB BELL! Rob is presenting an all-day event in Hollywood on Saturday, November 19, called The How to Be Here Experience. You may check it out using this link: https://robbell.com/portfolio/the-howto-be-here-experience/ You will see that the cost is $100 per person. If you are interested, please let Mark Benson know by emailing him at: markb1351@gmail.com. (That way, it may be possible to car-pool.) COMMUNITY INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE Tuesday, November 22, 7pm The Rev. Julia Hamilton, Senior Minister at the Unitarian Church will be the guest speaker at this annual event to be held at the First United Methodist Church. 305 E. Anapamu. The service will feature the SB Interfaith Choral and a light reception will follow. community CELEBRATE 25 YEARS OF SARAH HOUSE DECEMBER 3rd!!! Please join us on Saturday, December 3, 2016, 6-10 pm, at the Historic Carrillo Ballroom, 100 E. Carrillo St., as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Sarah House. Hosted by Linda Lorenzen Hughes, daughter of founder Sarah Shoresman, and Rob Pearson, ED of the City Housing Authority, this event promises an evening of good fun, dancing, delicious cuisine, cocktails/local wines, and live and silent auction treasures. Invitations are available at the Welcome Table. For more information, please contact marisa@sarahhousesb.org or Jean Davis at jeanlangedavis@gmail.com. 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 687-4073 (Saturday coordinator) Teresa Pietsch 570-0542 (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 963 8543 Harding School Helpers Trinity volunteers provide either classroom or after school homework. We always welcome classroom helpers for pre-school to fifth grade and homework volunteers Mon.-Thurs. 4:15-5:15 p.m. Contact: Susan Krutzsch, 805-569- 5012, krutzsch.s@gmail.com or Anne Porter, anneporter@cox.net or 963-8543. episcopal campus ministry st. michaels in IV $3,500 CHALLENGE GRANT (by November 24) One generous family has offered a $3,500 Challenge Grant. That means we have until Thanksgiving to raise $3,500, and the family will match the money we raise. In other words, any gift you give in addition to your normal pledging to St. Mike s from now until Thanksgiving will be doubled. We honor belonging at all levels. Any gift is really important at this difficult time of year. Please pitch in and help us meet this goal! You can donate online as well as checks or cash. In the upper left corner of the website, click the donate button to send your donation through PayPal. All donations are tax deductible. CLIMATE CHANGE FILM SCREENING Sunday, November 13, 6:30pm On Sunday, November 13, St. Michael s will screen Before the Flood, a film featuring Leonardo DiCaprio in which he investigates current responses to climate change and possible ways forward. Join us as we consider how to face the most pressing moral and spiritual crisis of our times. COMPLINE (Every Sunday at 9pm) Every Sunday evening, there is a beautiful service at St. Mike s called Compline. This service comes from the monastic tradition of completing the day with a final session of communal prayer. UCSB student a cappella group The InterVals sing this ancient music amidst a candlelit sanctuary. The service lasts approximately 20 minutes. Light snack to follow the service. Treat yourself to this restorative practice, and start your week out right! 5
with countless gifts of love STEWARDSHIP: Sharing our Stories and Blessings - Diana Thomas When I was a little girl, I LOVED having those little pledge envelopes where I would put some coins in the envelope and drop it in the plate. It gave me an incredible sense of completion.. and I got to do it each week. But as an adult, I made other decisions about pledging. Before coming to Trinity almost 12 years ago, my husband, Bill and I attended a local evangelical church for 20 years and NEVER pledged. Yet, during our first Trinity Pledge Drive, I knew we would pledge here. The question is WHY? Why had we not pledged at our church of 20 years; and why do we pledge at Trinity now? In our previous church, we heard the plea for money often. I suppose, after a while, you just hear the words, but aren t really listening. These words talked about tithing.you know.giving 10% of your earnings to the church. Well.I knew we weren t doing that, but we were giving what we felt we could, and we did it consistently, even though we didn t officially pledge. Then an interesting thing happened to me. My friend and I went to a Women of Faith Gathering in San Diego. In those days I went to many Evangelical Events where we sang, raised our hands, praised God and prayed over one another and prayed over the world. The San Diego Sports Arena was filled to capacity when we sat down in a distant row in the balcony. A woman sat down next to me.a stranger to me and turned to me and said You need to tithe to your church. Seriously, those were the first words out of her mouth when she turned to me. She continued to tell me that I need to tithe 10% of my gross income. I must have looked like a deer caught in head lights.i know that I stopped breathing for a second or two. But she continued: Well she said you can start the plan by paying all your bills first, then paying 10% of what s left. After a while, she continued, you can move up to paying 10% of your net income before you pay your bills; and your goal will be to pay 10% of your gross income. I think I just sat there numbly nodding my head while looking at her and smiling. Luckily, the program started and my focus turned away from her. But.and I am not making this up.at every break and intermission she reminded me that I need to tithe. I remind you that I had never seen this woman before this event. When you are an Evangelical Christian you take this kind of encounter seriously. Was this an Angel of God coming to set my life on the right path? If I didn t tithe, was I going to end up in Hell? So the minute I got home, I told Bill what had happened and asked him what he thought about it. Bill, being less melodramatic than I am, considered for a moment or two then calmly but authoritatively said: We are definitely not going to hell and we are, quite frankly, doing the best we can with what we ve got. So that was the end of that discussion. But then we came to Trinity. Something happened here for us. Here, we found ourselves feeling connected to God, and to those around us in the pews and in the pulpit. And THAT was when we knew we would pledge at Trinity. And the thing about Trinity.we are not asked to give specific amounts or percentages of our income..we are merely asked to pray about it, examine our priorities, and give as generously as we are able. No guilt-trip.just give what you are able. In the 12 years we have been at Trinity, Bill and I have pledged every year. And here is what is important: every single year we re-examine our cirucumstances. We do our best to keep increasing our pledge but sometimes, we simply can t do it and there have been a few years when we actually had to decrease the amount of our pledge. But, here s THE most important thing--- regardless of the amount, EVERY YEAR WE PLEDGE---it is a statement that we belong to this church community, and we want this church and its activities to flourish and grow. And we want to be connected to all of it. In my first year of teaching (over 44 years ago), I was encouraged to join a teachers union. Not knowing which one to join, I asked one of the well-respected teachers of the school which of the unions would give me the most benefits and perks. Well.he gave me an answer that went to my core and that I have lived by ever since. He said.it is not about the benefits or the perks that you receive but instead, you need to carefully examine the core values and intentions and methods of anything that you join. Look at what each group stands for. Find the one that best reflects who you are and join it.. the one that reflects who you are and join it. In Trinity, Bill and I have found a church that best reflects who we are. And that is why we pledge. 6
with countless gifts of love SEQUENCE STEWARDSHIP PRAYER Gracious God, giver of life and source of our freedom, yours is the earth in its fullness; the world and those who dwell in it. From you, we receive all that we have, all that we are, and all that we shall be. You entrust us with your abundance. Help us to use your gifts wisely, and to teach us to share with others as generously as you share your love with us. May our stewardship bear witness to the love of Jesus in our lives, with you and the Holy Spirit. Amen THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS MADE A PLEDGE FOR 2017 AS OF NOVEMBER 7 Ayres, Jane D. Azar, Jack & Layla Barnhouse, Mary Alice Bartz, Susie & Jarry Beasley, William Bengtson, Vern Bennett, John & Joan E. Black, Lin Breytspraak, Jessie Christensen, Inez Christensen, Jeannie Claydon-Carlander, Karen and Kent Clegg, Douglas Davis, Jean Lange Davis, John & Padric Dean, Michael & Kathryn Dobbs, Sarah Fenstermaker, Sarah Fisher, Art & Louise French, Barbara Fritzen, Andrea Galloway, Don & Kris Garciacelay, Claude Genzmer, Cyndie Goodner, Laurie & Doug Green, Christine Greinke, Gary & Julie Guthrie, Robert & Lilian Hannum, Susie Hollister, Edith Hornby, Geoff & Debbie Molnar Humphreys, Stephen Jaqua, Ann & David Griffin Kellogg, Molly Kokotovic, Anna Kugler, Larry & Marianne Laraway, Julia & Peter Mann, Robert Marsi, Irene McSpadden, Family Mitchel, Hank & Mari Monk, Robert Moore, Craig & Chris Noble, Alice Ohl-Trlica, Jacque Phillips, Mandy & Jeff Porter, Anne & Regina Rodriguez Raimer, Joyce Rake, Susannah Rennie, Roberta Richard, Bob & Jackie Roof, Clark & Terry Salcido, Mary Jane Sanitate, Terre & Frank Savage, Ed & Eve Schatz, Iva Segna, Cami Siegel, Andy & Sharon Singleton, Stephen & Christopher Teasley Skiold, Marilyn MacKenzie Sterne, The Rev. Colleen & Jim Stevens, George Stiehl, Linda Stuck, Norma & Glenn Talbert, Fawzia Talbert, Farina Thomas, Bill & Diana Van Mullem, Justin & Rachel Wallace, Kristi Wallace, Kate Wenzel, Pete & Betty Wooden, Andrew & Molly Wyatt, Eleanor Wyman, Dave & Diane Zimmerman, Don & Siu UPCOMING STEWARDSHIP EVENTS FOR YOUR CALENDAR: Sunday, November 20 is our traditional ingathering of pledges with a special coffee hour after both services. To learn more about the proposed budget increases that impact areas such as Youth Group, Parish Administration and Staff, please read the informative Vestry document that was presented at the forum on October 23, 2016, available online at Trinity s website and at the Welcome Table. Children & Youth Pledgers Catalina Carey-Pisani Clare Carey-Pisani Emilia Carey-Pisani * If you have any corrections to your name, please contact the office. Renewed Pledges 70 Goal 258 Percent of Goal 27% New Pledges 5 Goal 12 Percent of Goal 42% Total Amount Pledged $234,346 Goal $711,908 Percent of Goal 33% We apologize if you haven t received a pledge packet. You can pick one up at the Welcome Table or go online, trinitysb.org. 7
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 are available at the Welcome Table with a suggested donation of $5.00. 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 after church from 11:30-12:30pm. Consider the possibility that We Are the Ones We ve Been Waiting For as we keep leaning into community at Trinity: November 27 - in the Parish Hall 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! 8 THE GIVING TREE BEGINS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 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 gender of sweatshirt and socks you wish to give. Then, return your wrapped gift and place it under the Giving Tree. On December 20th 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 THREE SUNDAYS IN ADVENT 3:30pm December 4, 11 & 18 Explore the new liturgical year in a series of three afternoon concerts illustrating the diverse tonal landscape of Trinity s 4-manual pipe organ. Trinity s Minister of Keyboard Music, Thomas Joyce will present three 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!
advent & christmas ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS MARKET SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 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, so bring your checkbooks and your cash. 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 adults with disabilities in Santa Barbara County 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 ~ provides solar lights for the developing world 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. And don t forget your checks or cash. No credit cards accepted. KIDS NIGHT IN/PARENTS NIGHT OUT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 5:30pm-8pm Calling all kids! Come for a fun crafting night at church while your parents spend the evening out! On Friday, December 9, have your parents drop you off at church, where we will enjoy making Christmas crafts and watching the Charlie Brown Christmas special 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! 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 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 9
advent & christmas at trinity Advent 1 Sunday, November 27 - Saturday, December 3 Sunday, November 27 Advent Series #1 following the 10am service in the Parish Hall Giving Tree Begins (until December 18) Our annual sweatshirt and sock drive for PATH. Advent 2 Sunday, December 4 - Saturday, December 10 Sunday, December 4 Annual Alternative Christmas Market following 8am & 10am services You will have an opportunity to purchase alternative gifts from a wide variety of sources: Episcopal Relief and Development, Heifer Project, GAIA, Angels Bearing Gifts, Diocese of Jerusalem, Unite-to-Light, World Dance for Humanity and Kids Crafts created by our own Trinity children. Advent Organ Series #1 3:30pm Advent Lessons and Carols at St. Michael s in Isla Vista 7:30pm Friday, December 9 Kid Night In, Parents Night Out 5:30-8pm Parish Hall. Christmas crafts, games and snacks for kids. Saturday, December 10 Trinity Backstage 8pm Annual Holiday Benefit show for Trinity s Operating Budget, with Kate Wallace, Doug Clegg, Mitchell & Sarah Thomas, Grey Brothers, Bill Wood and other special guests. 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 Youth Group Christmas Party 4-7pm 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 Wednesday, December 21 Children s Nativity Rehearsal 6pm-7:30pm ALL participating children and youth. Saturday, December 24, Christmas Eve 4pm Family Service 9:30pm Carol Singing 10pm Festival Choral Eucharist (*with incense) Sunday, December 25 Christmas Day Sunday, December 25, Christmas Day 8am Christmas Day Holy Eucharist 10am Christmas Day Holy Eucharist with Choir and Hymns 10
OFFERTORY HYMN Steal Away Refrain & b 4 j j j Steal? b 4 a J - way, steal a - way, steal a - way to Je - sus! J J & b j b j j Steal a way,? b - steal a - way home, I ain t got long to stay here. J J J &b j J j j J J? b 1 My 2 Green 3 My Lord, trees Lord, he are he calls ben calls - me, ding, me, he poor he calls sin calls j J - me by ners stand me by the a the j j J J thun - der; trem - bling; light - ning; &b j j U j j? b the trum-pet sounds with - in my soul; I ain t got long to stay here. J J u J n b b J Text: African-American spiritaul Tune: African-American spiritaul Irregular STEAL AWAY www.hymnary.org/text/my_lord_he_calls_me This hymn is in the public domain. You may freely use this score for personal and congregational worship. If you reproduce the score, please credit Hymnary.org as the source. 11
PSALM 98 REFRAIN Sing to the Lord a new song, for the Lord has done marvelous things. The right hand and the holy arm of the Lord have secured the victory. REFRAIN The Lord has made known this victory and has openly shown righteousness in the sight of the nations. The Lord remembers mercy and faithfulness to the house of Israel, and all the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God. REFRAIN Shout with joy to the Lord, all you lands; lift up your voice, rejoice, and sing. Sing to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and the voice of song. REFRAIN With trumpets and the sound of the horn shout with joy before the Sovereign, the Lord. Let the sea make a noise and all that is in it, the lands and those who dwell therein. REFRAIN Let the rivers clap their hands, and let the hills ring out with joy before the Lord, who is coming to judge the earth. In righteousness shall the Lord judge the world and the peoples with equity. REFRAIN OFFERTORY ANTHEM TEXT Lord, I keep so busy praisin my Jesus, Ain got time to die. Cause when I m healin de sick, I m praisin my Jesus, Ain got time to die. Cause it takes all o my time to praise my Jesus, all o my time to praise my Lord. If I don praise Him, de rocks gonter cry out, Glory an honor! Ain got time to die. Lord, I keep so busy werkin fer de Kingdom... Cause when I m feedin de po... Cause it takes all o my time Lord, I keep so busy servin my master... Cause when I m givin my all Cause it takes all o my time Now won t you git out o my way, lemme praise my Jesus? Git out o my way, lemme praise my Lord. If I don praise Him, de rocks gonter cry out, Glory an honor! Ain got time to die. (Hal Johnson) TODAY S MUSIC 8am & 10am Services PRELUDE Jesaia, dem Propheten, das geschah (Isaiah, mighty seer, in days of old) Friedrich Wilhelm Zachau (1663-1712) COMMUNION Consolation Carleton Inniss ( 1924-1999) POSTLUDE Gott sei gelobet und gebenedeit (O Lord, we praise thee) Heinrich Scheidemann (1595-1663) 10am Service Only OFFERTORY ANTHEM Ain t Got Time to Die Hall Johnson COMMUNION ANTHEM O Spirit, who from Jesus came Marguerite Havey COMMUNION ANTHEM TEXT O Spirit, who from Jesus came, The people of thy Church to bless, Our hearts adore thee, and proclaim The beauty of thy holiness. Upon thy faithful people shed Thy cooling peace, thy pardon kind, That we, by grace and mercy led, May serve thee with a quiet mind. With thee in calm, with thee in strife, We climb the path our Saviour trod, And build into our common life The true nobility of God. (John Wallace Suter, 1859-1942) 12