Dear Beloved of Trinity Church,

In 1972 Johnny Nash recorded the hit song “I can see clearly now, the rain is gone.” It’s light and joyful melody, wonderfully invites your body to sway and puts a smile on your face. I was reminded of this song while reading Passions of the Soul by Rowan Williams.  He writes that “our habitual mental and spiritual condition is one in which we quite simply don’t see clearly.” He continues on to say, “We don’t know things as we ought to know them; we don’t see them as we ought to see them.” Our brokenness - our sin - distorts our vision and understanding.  We struggle to see the truth of things as they really are, whether good or bad, beautiful or painful.

To help us see more clearly, Williams draws on the wisdom of Evagrius of Pontus, a 4th-century monastic theologian. Evagrius described three ways of seeing: the angelic way, the human way, and the diabolic way.

• The angelic way is to see reality as it truly is “as things emerge from the hand of God.”

• The diabolic way sees the world through the lens of self-interest and consumerism, where everything is reduced to its usefulness to us: “What can you do for me?”

• The human way wavers between the two, struggling to see clearly but often sliding back into ego-driven perception, “stuffing the world into the bag of the self.”

Knowing this, we strive to see the world the angelic way. This does not mean wearing rose-colored glasses or pretending things are better than they are. Rather, it means seeing the world truthfully—through the redemptive lens of God’s love and grace. It means recognizing both the pain and brokenness of life and the beauty and possibility that can and will be in and through the love of God.

And one day, one glorious day, it really will be a bright, bright, bright, bright sunshiny day—for all of creation.

Peace and Blessings,

We are thrilled to invite you to two special upcoming events as we launch God of Grace and Glory—a bold and prayerful comprehensive campaign for the future of our beloved church.

Please RSVP and join us: RSVP here:

• All Parish Pizza and Beverages on the Lawn
  Sunday, June 8 from 5-7 pm at Trinity Church
  Join fellow parishioners for an evening of fellowship, refreshments, and conversation as we share the vision and priorities of the campaign. This general campaign gathering is open to all members of the parish and will offer a welcoming space to learn more, ask questions, and get involved.

Please RSVP by our deadline: June 9th

The Ellsworth and Rowley Families invite you for an evening celebrating the role of music in our worship and community life. Your attendance means so much to our community, Trinity Church, and the Music Program Choir.

 YOU are invited!

Please RSVP and join us: RSVP here:

• Music Program Wine and Cheese
  Wednesday, June 11 from 5-7 pm at The Nassau Club
  This special event is for those who sing in the choir or who are passionate about supporting Trinity’s beloved music program. Hosted with the support of Music Director Dr. Margaret Harper, the evening will celebrate the role of music in our worship and community life – and explore how the campaign will help sustain it well into the future.

• We are thrilled to invite you to our event : “Music Program: Wine and Cheese” as we launch God of Grace and Glory—a bold and prayerful comprehensive campaign for the future of our beloved church.

  THE NASSAU CLUB DIRECTIONS

  Please RSVP by our deadline: June 9th

Calling all tenors! Trinity's adult choir is in need of a couple volunteer tenors. If this might be you, please reach out to our Director of Music Meg Harper at harperm@trinityprinceton.org!

Road Trip! On the Go with God: Vacation Bible School 2025!

Dates: June 23-27, 2025, 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Road Trip! VBS is based on Joshua 1:9, "The Lord your God is with you wherever you go." This verse reminds us that God's presence is always near, no matter where the journey of life takes us. Road Trip! invites us on an exciting journey as we discover new places, new friends, and ways that we can discover God's goodness and presence everywhere. 

Road Trip! is set out on the open road in an imagination-powered vehicle which will take Travelers on amazing adventures to exciting destinations. During each session, Travelers will learn that God is with them in whatever situation they face. With the help of great stories from the Navigators' Guide (the Bible), Travelers will explore timeless Bible stories that show how people from the Old and New Testaments journeyed with God through many locations and situations and found strength in God's presence wherever they went. 

Road Trip! VBS stations include Bible Stories, Music, Crafts, Recreational Games, and Science. Snack will be provided. 

Registration is open to children in grades prek-6. To register, please complete this form: HERE

We need many volunteers to make this happen! We will need volunteers to sign up as both Station Leaders and Group Leaders. Teens are welcome and encouraged to volunteer as Group Leaders. To volunteer, please use this form: HERE

If you have any questions, please email Annie Bryson (brysona@trinityprinceton.org).