Introducing our new Presiding Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe

Yesterday, the House of Bishops meeting at General Convention elected the Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe, Bishop of Northwest Pennsylvania and Western New York, to serve as the  28th Presiding Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church. Presiding Bishop-Elect Rowe will be seated at the Washington National Cathedral on November 2. 

You can read more information about him here:

https://livingchurch.org/news/news-episcopal-church/sean-w-rowe-elected-as-28th-presiding-bishop/

On a more personal note, I’m particularly excited because he’s the first Presiding Bishop from my generation - he’s only 49 years old. Bishop Rowe is known as a steady bishop with expertise in fixing broken church structures. He isn’t a larger-than-life presence like Presiding Bishop Curry, but I think his expertise in administration makes him the right choice for our particular moment as a Church. He’s a theological moderate, and I wouldn’t expect him to make any shocking statements to either the left or the right. His election on the first ballot was overwhelming, which shows that the bishops who know him best thought he was the man for the moment. 

Here’s a fun church fact. For most of the Episcopal Church’s history, the Presiding Bishop wasn’t a national figure; it wasn’t even a separate job. The democratizing impulse of the Revolutionary War period very intentionally moved away from archbishops as much as it rejected kings. The Presiding Bishop was the senior bishop in the Church who presided at General Convention and participated in the consecrations of other bishops - and that was it. In the 20th century, with the advent of radio, television, and faster travel, the Presiding Bishop became a spokesman for the Episcopal Church on the national and global stage. In addition, as the Anglican Communion took on structural shape in the 20th century, the Presiding Bishop was called upon to represent us at meetings of Archbishops and Presiding Bishops from other countries. 

I ask you to join me in praying for Presiding Bishop-Elect Rowe and his family, and in giving thanks for the ministry of Presiding Bishop Curry and his wife Sharon.

Yours in Christ,

Kara 

Help our Partner St. Michael’s Church

Help our partner St. Michael’s Church in Trenton with their Fundraising Reception, Saturday June 29, 2024 

St. Michael's, Trenton is running a pair of urgent fundraising receptions, Sat. June 29th, from 1pm-5pm, and Sat. October 12th from 3-6pm. This winter our cast iron boiler sprung a leak-- and the upgrade to 21st century HVAC will will be costly. We are raising funds to demonstrate our fundraising capacity to cover their matching requirements for a matching grant from the National Fund for Sacred Spaces. To help us along the way, become part of the newly-formed "Friends of Old St. Michael's" by clicking on the following link and SUPPORT  ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH .  We'll put your name on our list for "free" entry to the June 29th reception, where you'll get to hear what's planned for the October fundraiser, as well as several new Broadway numbers from the St. Michael's Players radio-podcast, "Kovacs' Cafe in the Upper Room @ St.Michaels.”

No Cemetery Memorial Day Prayer Service

Due to the transition at All Saints’ Church, there will be no Memorial Day prayer service this year at the cemetery.

We pray for all those who have given their lives in the service of this nation.

O Judge of the nations, we remember before you with grateful hearts the men and women of our country who in the day of decision ventured much for the liberties we now enjoy. Grant that we may not rest until all the people of this land share the benefits of true freedom and gladly accept its disciplines. This we ask in the Name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Pentecost Panini Party

What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the word “Pentecost”? For some people, it’s the sending of the Holy Spirit to the Church. For others, it’s sandwiches! The 20’s-30’s Fellowship will have a Pentecost Panini Party on Saturday, May 25th at 6 PM in Pierce-Bishop Hall. We’ll provide the ingredients and panini presses, you bring yourself and any beverages you’d like to share. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/fUPoG4gxKdp5zwHz8.

In Gratitude for Connor and Emily

Dear Friends of Trinity Church,

Trinity is blessed with an amazing, gifted staff. They make the administrative life of the church happen, they care for our building, and they develop and implement programming for our parish. On Sunday, June 2, we will say farewell to two staff members who have been faithful and stalwart members of our staff through challenging times. 

Emily Pruszinski led our family ministries through the challenges of COVID, caring for our families through online activities and re-invigoring our youth group even as they met on Zoom in the height of the pandemic. She also has been a key part of our Vacation Bible School program that we share with other churches. Connor Fluharty led Trinity’s music program through one of the most difficult situations possible. He stepped in to provide steady leadership when it was needed the most, and for that we will always be grateful. 

We would like to acknowledge their faithful service with a special monetary gift. If you would like to contribute, you may send a check marked “Connor and Emily” to Lily at the parish office, or donate online at trinityprinceton.org/giving. If you give online, make sure to include the purpose of your gift in the appropriate box on the form. Please send in your gifts by Wednesday, May 29. 

We hope you will join us at church to thank them in person on June 2, which will also be Choir Sunday and our Parish Picnic. See you then! 

Yours faithfully in Christ,

Kara Slade                                             David Schneider
Associate Rector                                     Senior Warden

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