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✢ FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST ✢ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
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WEEK OF SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2026
✢ FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST ✢
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As I write this note on Thursday morning, I have just come from leading a prayer service for the new Ph.D. students at Princeton Seminary. One of the side effects of the terrible life decision I made to do a PhD not once, but twice, is that I am deeply formed by the academic calendar. This time of year fills me with energy, with hope, and with a sense of putting away the old and embracing the new. But I'm also reminded of something that my former colleague Lauren Winner once said: “What if our lives really were formed by the liturgical calendar as much as they are formed by the rhythms of the school calendar?” In an academic community - in a church within an academic community - it is a truly tenuous balance. We acknowledge the changes in work, in classes, and even in the energy level in town. We see friends return from vacations and return to church. It is a liturgical time, but that of a secular liturgy. But if we look at the liturgical days that surround this back-to-school time, we might just find a little inspiration from our own tradition. August 24th is the feast of Saint Bartholomew, an apostle that we don't know too much about - but we do know that he was one of the twelve, that he spread the word everywhere he went, and that he was martyred for his faith. St Bartholomew's Day is also a day of mourning and remembrance in the Reformed tradition. It’s the day on which the French Protestants (also known as Huguenots) were massacred in 1572 for their convictions. More than 10,000 Huguenots would be murdered over the course of the next two months throughout France. On St. Bartholomew’s Day on 1662, several thousand Puritan clergy including theologian Richard Baxter were ejected from the Church of England because of their refusal to conform to the Book of Common Prayer. As I think of the apostle Bartholomew, and also of the later events that took place on his feast day, I’m moved to ask myself, “What am I willing to do in order to stand up for what (and who) I believe in?” I’m moved to pray that God will give me the courage to always do what’s right – to do his will, not mine. The second feast day that comes around at this time of year is Holy Cross Day, on September 14. One of the Scripture lessons for this day is from Galatians 6: “May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is anything; but a new creation is everything! As for those who will follow this rule--peace be upon them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.” This, too, is a reminder to keep the first thing the first thing: what God has done for us in Jesus Christ, and who we are – a new creation in Christ! So while you might be packing a bag or briefcase full of new pencils, new notebooks, and new aspirations, I hope you will remember this: You are a new creation in Christ, and no achievement in this world can ever match it. Yours in Christ, and in Christ alone, |
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First Lesson: Exodus 3:1-15
Psalm: 26:1-8
Second Lesson: Romans 12:9-21
Gospel: Matthew 16:21-28 |
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Caution: Uptick in Phishing ScamsPlease be aware that there has been a prevalence of phishing scams pretending to be clergy or staff. Recently, there has been a rash of “spam” invitations purporting to be from Father Paul and Donte Milligan. Please make sure to confirm that the email address is coming from the correct @trinityprinceton.org email. We will never solicit or ask you to send money, valuables, or your personal information to an unknown source. If you’re not sure, you can always e-mail us to verify! |
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Rummage 51 Coming Soon!
“Thrifting at Trinity 51” will be on October 22, 23, and 24, 2026.
Your exquisite “no longer wanted” items will be welcomed on the drop off dates in the fall.
Volunteers and donations are needed! More info on drop off and work dates will be available soon.
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Updating Our Member Directory!Have you updated your directory information yet? Just go to members.instantchurchdirectory.com and log in with the e-mail address on file with Trinity. If you have any technical difficulties, please e-mail Alicia and she will be happy to assist you! |
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AUGUST 29: Trail Church (new date!)Join us at Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve on Saturday, August 29 at 9 AM for our next Trail Church gathering!
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SEPTEMBER 13: Homecoming Sunday and Picnic!Homecoming Sunday will be here before you know it! Join your Trinity Church family for a time of fellowship, food, and gratitude together right after the 10:30 service on Homecoming Sunday, September 13, as we kick off our program year. The Parish Life Committee needs our help to make the picnic happen! Sign up here to volunteer!
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SEPTEMBER 20: Acolyte Training!Are you an adult who would like to serve as an acolyte? Join Mother Kara right after the 10:30 service on Sunday, September 20 for Acolyte Training! You can e-mail Kara for more information.
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Last Sunday for Summer Choir!All are welcome to join us, no experience necessary. Simply be at Ivy Hall by 9 am on Sunday for rehearsal for the 10 am service. We will sing simple anthems, so it's a great opportunity to get your voice in shape! |
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Mark Your Calendars!Dear friends, As we approach the start of the program year, we have programs starting and programs continuing. Pub Theology will continue on Monday nights, and if you haven’t tried it I encourage you to do so! Morning and Evening Prayer will return in person in the Michael Chapel and on Zoom on September 8 (the day after Labor Day). Morning Prayer is at 7:45 AM and Evening Prayer at 5 PM. Again if you haven’t tried it, give it a go. You may just find that it changes your relationship with God. Finally, I’m pleased to present out Adult Forum calendar through Advent. I have heard from folks that they would like that schedule in advance in order to plan to come, so here it is. We have a number of exciting guest speakers planned, as well as sessions on engaging with prayer and the Bible at home – for families of all sizes and ages. It’s included below, but you can also pick up a hard copy in the Narthex. Formation This WeekSaturday, August 29 at 9:00 AM: Trail Church at Mountain Lakes Preserve (note the rescheduled date due to weather) Monday, August 31 at 7:30 PM: Pub Theology at Yankee Doodle Tap Room Monday through Friday at 7:45 AM: Morning Prayer Rite II, the Zoom Daily Office link is here
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Try Our Sermon PodcastTrinity Church has a sermon podcast! We tried this briefly just after COVID, but the technology wasn’t quite there yet. We’re now able to provide a podcast feed of our sermons on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify, with both video and audio available on YouTube. Click, like, and subscribe! Education for Ministry (EfM)Do you have questions about your faith? Do you wish for a community of like-minded seekers? Do you want to integrate what you read in the Bible with your daily life? Then EfM is for you! Want to know more? Call Julia Garry at 609-902-1388 or email her at jspenick@aol.com.
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Please keep the following individuals in your prayers: Joshua Alexander, Dan Van Abs, Alexey Aulov, Barbara, Susan Barry, Zoe Beaton, Vanessa Belhomme, Gloria Bellamy, Cynthia Bellamy, Pamela Brecknell, Wesley Brown, Helen Burke, Jennifer Burke, Brian Burleson, Bill Causey, Jessica Connor, Peggy Crawford, Kevin F. Cunningham, Chip Dongara, Daryll Eatmon, Gus Escher, Abigail Evans, Wendy Evans, Sue & Steve Frank, Amy G., Sebastian Godinez, Pat Grabiec, Jackie Greggs, John Hannan, William Hannan, John Havener, Ellen Jane, Anne Jarmon, Deborah Jordan, Joyce Kelleher, Patricia Killian, Kristen Lees and Family, Alexandre Lewkowicz, Noelle Lewkowicz, Philippe Lewkowicz, Cecil Marshall, Makenna Mattesi, Lucy and Megan, Edwin Metcalf, Nancy Metcalf, Clive Muncaster, Dulcie Muncaster, Joan Nester, Ross Parker, Bob Pietrucha, Lisa Witt Pinair, Elizabeth Read, Carol Reynolds, Samantha Seto, Randy States, Jody Stebbins, Mike Stebbins, Jim Stepleton, Isaiah Stevens, Gary Sykes, Ward Tomlinson, Marue Walitzer, Aaron Ward, Sue White, Dawn Young, Nancy, and Joshua. Please pray for the souls of the recently deceased:
Robert Crafford, Ruth B. Ekstrom, Jack Kenerson, Yook Jin Louie, Dianne Senko, George Webb Individuals will remain on the prayer list for one month, unless we are otherwise notified. ➨ If you want to add someone to the list, please email Annie Bryson at brysona@trinityprinceton.org. RECOVERY MEETINGS: Looking for recovery meetings? See our list of recurring meetings here. ZOOM EVENTS: Join all Zoom meetings, unless otherwise advertised, at ZOOM.US/J/2859819016 [By phone: 1 646 558 8656 Meeting ID: 285 981 9016 Password: 1979]. ABOUT US: Trinity Church ➨ Est’d 1833 ➨ An Episcopal Church in the Diocese of New Jersey ➨ 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08540 ➨ (609) 924-2277 ➨ The Rev. Paul Jeanes III, Rector; The Rev. Cn. Dr. Kara N. Slade, CGS Associate Rector; The Rev. Cn. Steve Connor, Associate Rector ➨ Website: trinityprinceton.org “We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional and that through Christ, God has called us to love one another as God loves us. We welcome all people of every gender, race, age, culture, ethnic background, sexual orientation, economic circumstance, family configuration, or difference of ability. We celebrate the worth, dignity, and gifts of every person as a child of God.” Please know that we are here for you, to support you and pray for you however best we can. Feel free to reach out to the clergy.
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