Angel Tree 2023

The Angel Tree project is happening again this year.  The Tree will be up in the Narthex on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. We have requests this year to help 160 people with gifts from the three agencies listed below.  Many want gift cards but there will be some gifts for children.  All gifts will need to be at church by Sunday, Dec. 10th.  More specific directions will be by the tree and in future Epistles.

Housing Initiatives of Princeton – this program, which was started by Trinity Church, provides transitional housing for 24 months coupled with supportive services.  They also provide temporary rental assistance to enable low-income families to retain existing housing or acquire affordable housing.

Urban Promise of Trenton - their mission is to equip Trenton’s children and young adults with the skills necessary for academic achievement, life management, spiritual growth and Christian leadership.  We have supported this agency since their inception 11 years ago with the Turkey Trot, summer day camp, and of course the Angel Tree.
Arm in Arm – is another agency started by Trinity church in the 1980’s. We will support the All Kids Thrive program of 15 youth and the Housing Stability  program of 23 families.

New Nursery Attendant

Hi there! My name is Grace Francque (pronounced “Frank-ee”), and I’m thrilled to be the new nursery attendant here at Trinity! A little background on me: I’m a student at Princeton Theological Seminary. Come May 2024, I’ll have a Masters in Theological Studies with a Specialization in Practical Theology and a Concentration in Education and Formation (if you think that’s a mouthful, try fitting it on a resume!). Before PTS, I was a student at the University of St. Thomas (MN) – Roll Toms! – where I got a Bachelor’s in Business Management with a minor in Theology and the Common Good. Outside of my educational experience, I’ve worked in dozens of fields from retail to accounting to clergy; I think of myself as a Jack-of-All-Trades, but I have the most fun and the most experience working in childcare! I’m excited to bring my decade’s worth of involvement in youth education and formation to Trinity, and I’m looking forward to meeting the children and families of this beautiful congregation. I’ll be up in the nursery on Sundays from 9am-12pm; I welcome you to stop on by, even just to say hi!

St. Nick’s Wrap

WHAT A SUCCESS!

The congregation's response to the St. Nicholas Bazaar Bake Sale and Cookie Walk was wonderful to behold!  As those of you who attended the Bazaar and bought cookies and baked goods can attest, the quality of the offerings by a number of excellent parish chefs was extraordinary!

Thanks to the following wonderful workers: Ann Zultner, Anne Steinhorn, Pegi Stengel, Eric Brown, Liz King, Allan King, Helen King, Rob Fraser, Liddy Fraser, Connie Escher, Helen Hannan, Elizabeth Richards, Glyn Richards, Rhys Richards, John Hannan, Bill Lashbrook, Helene Davis, Amy Greenwood, Bonnie Bivins, Alison Roth, Carter Cunningham, Mary Hulme, Cheryl Eng, Gina Kornfeind, and a cast (of hundreds?) of cookie bakers! And let’s not forget Dr. Margaret Harper’s contribution of cookies inspired by Hildegard of Bingen. “Cookies of Joy” and were they good - none left!  And, Dr. Kara Slade’s hard work dismantling old candles paid off in a collection of lovely votive candles.

BUT, there are wreaths and boxwood trees still to buy. Don’t miss out! Stop by and pick one up. Leave a check at the Reception Desk or Venmo with the memo line denoting what you bought.

P.S.  If I left anyone out in giving thanks, forgive me, your contribution is valued. 

Turkey Trot

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.

Call to Prayer

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,

Flower Arranging Workshop

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

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