Dear Beloved of Trinity Church,

This past Sunday, we had an inspiring Adult Forum where we engaged openly and honestly in conversation about the current complexities of the world in which we live. This dialogue was prompted by the recent violence in Gaza, serving as another painful reminder that war and violence have sadly been recurring themes in our shared human history - the ongoing Ukraine and Russia crisis is yet another graphic example of our inability to coexist peacefully. And still, many other regions around the globe have violence and atrocities just as painful and horrific but often do not make international headlines. So, where do we go from here? What do we do? What does it do to our souls? 

It's entirely understandable that people grow tired of hearing well-intentioned promises of prayer. As Christians, however, prayer is a cornerstone of our faith. Prayer informs us, shapes us, and sustains us as we strive to embody the enduring hope of Christ that is in us. 

Therefore, prayer is exactly what I'm asking all of us to do. I'm asking everyone in the parish to intentionally offer the Prayer for the Human Family each day for the foreseeable future. May its words shape, inform, and challenge us as we find our way forward with the fervent hope that one glorious day, its words and intention will be realized. 

Prayer for the Human Family

O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus your Son: Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and peoples may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Forward in Faith!

Peace and blessings to all,

Many thanks to all our Clergy, Parishioners, volunteers and friends for making our sale a huge success. It was an exciting three days last weekend of steady sales flow in all our departments.  We were fortunate with good weather and great spirit. Over 650 people came through our  Church doors and sales exceeded 18% over last years’ sales total for a Grand total $33,000.00! All proceeds will go to our Outreach beneficiaries. It is heartwarming to know that The Trinity Rummage Sales is a big contributor to our Community- both near and far.

With appreciation and gratitude, 

The Rummage Committee

Trinity offers services during the week as well! If you would like to participate in the liturgical life of Trinity outside of Sundays, please consider attending one of the following services.

Tuesdays

12 noon | Holy Communion Rite I

SAID SERVICE with TRADITIONAL LANGUAGE & RECEPTION of  COMMUNION (NO LIVESTREAM)

Wednesdays

5:30pm | Holy Communion Rite II

SAID SERVICE with CONTEMPORARY LANGUAGE & RECEPTION of  COMMUNION (NO LIVESTREAM)

Every Monday – Friday

7:45am | Morning Prayer

5pm | Evening Prayer

JOIN MORNING & EVENING PRAYER
IN-PERSON or on ZOOM

Halloween is for "crafts"! The 20's-30's fellowship will meet at Trinity at 6 PM on Sunday, October 29th for Halloween "Craft" Night. Bring your favorite craft beverage - beer, root beer, ginger ale, etc. - and we will share pizza around the fire pit and in Pierce-Bishop Hall. We'll have some pumpkins to carve if you want to participate.

Please RSVP using this Google form so we know how much food and how many pumpkins to get:

https://forms.gle/1FSXHpHp4RR94tTS6

Are you new to Trinity Church, or wondering how to make Trinity a part of your life in a different way? Join us at a forum for Newcomers on Sunday, October 29, at 9:30 AM in Pierce-Bishop Hall. Come meet new friends and find out more about our parish family. This is a great way for new parishioners from the past year or two to meet vestry members, clergy and fellow newcomers while enjoying bagels and coffee. 

Trinity Church in Princeton is hosting a flower arranging workshop on Saturday, November 4. This is an exciting opportunity for all the members of Diocesan Altar Guilds who work with flowers - and those who want to work with flowers at their church).

Details: 
Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Trinity Church.
Time: 10 AM to 3 PM 
Cost: $10.00 per person for the flowers you can take home!
Lunch will be provided
Please bring a small container in which to arrange.

Topics include dramatic but traditional arrangement, dramatic and  “WOW” arrangement, arranging for small spaces, followed by making your own arrangement with help and advice. 

The schedule may change slightly, but please let us know you are coming!  The flower and lunch order will be firm on October 30th, as we need to plan flower quantities and lunch. 

RSVP to Sylvia Temmer  sbjornberg77@icloud.com, or 609-647-7144

Are you interested in Confirmation or Reception into the Episcopal Church? Just want to learn more about our faith? Join Kara for Episcopal 101, Sundays in November at 1 PM in the Thomas Room. We'll start Sunday, November 5. Contact Kara at sladek@trinityprinceton.org if you'd like to sign up - or just come for the first session.

Sunday, November 5 at 5:00 p.m.

The combined choirs of Trinity Church present Maurice Duruflé's transcendent Requiem in memory of those we love and have lost. Join us for an evening of exquisite music experienced within the timeless beauty of the Anglican liturgical tradition.

This service is offered in loving memory of Rev. Dr. Sonia Waters.

The 2023 Turkey Trot is approaching! On November 23, Trinity’s biggest fundraising event will take place once again. Some quick facts:

Over 2500 Participants

The largest annual run/race located in Princeton.

100% of Proceeds to Local Charities

The Turkey Trot is an all-volunteer charity fundraiser, with extremely low overhead. Last year, partner charities received over $65,000.

This event could not happen without the support of our wonderful volunteers. Interested in volunteering? Please use this form: https://tinyurl.com/TTVolunteer2023

For more information about the Turkey Trot, visit https://www.trinityturkeytrot.org.

So much is happening at Trinity Church these days!  It's a great time for an experienced Communications professional to join Trinity's staff as our next Communications Director.  This is a part-time position (25 hours per week).  A detailed job description can be found at http://www.trinityprinceton.org/employment.   Please forward it to any people you know who might be interested.  Candidates should send their resume to communicationsearch@trinityprinceton.org.  The search committee for this position, which consists of Tom Scott, Nithila Peter, Annie Bryson, Emily Pruszinski and Phil Unetic, will begin reviewing resumes in several weeks. 

Trinity’s Love Our Neighbors Committee is focusing on ways in which parishioners can become more directly involved in our outreach efforts. Some of the regular programs we currently offer include the Angel Tree at Christmas, Habitat for Humanity work days, and volunteering for the Arm in Arm food pantry, among others. 

At the beginning of this school year, we sponsored a program to provide backpacks filled to the brim with school supplies for 100 elementary through high school age students identified by our outreach partner, HomeFront. The backpacks, which included canvas lunch boxes, were purchased with our Outreach budget, with supplies donated by nearly 40 parishioners.

We want to thank our donors for their generosity, including Betsy Ashton, Mary Bremer, Dulcie Bull, Matthew Dodd-Nickles, Lynda Dodd, Connie Esher, Steve Evans, Martin Geiger, Dan & Nell Haughton, Terri Hermann, Lucia Huebner, Deborah Jordan, Joyce Kelleher, Mary Ann Keyes, Allan King, Karen Leckey, Dirk Maney, Thalia Mingo, Dorothy Morin, Costa Papastephanou, Leslie Jennings Rowley, Tom & Melissa Scott, Tara Sikma, Jennifer Stone, Phillip Unetic, Ann Zultner, and many other donors who gave anonymously.

Trinity’s Outreach is enabling 100 students in our community to start their school year off right, and that’s just one more way we can “Love Our Neighbors.”