Trinity OUTLOOK Summer 2018

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Summer 2018

Trinity Episcopal Church Magazine | Indianapolis, Indiana

EVANGELISM TEAMS ALL-PARISH RETREAT CENTENNIAL PILGRIMAGES LEGACY OF PARTNERSHIPS

When love is the way, there's plenty good room - plenty good room - for all of God's children.

"Because when love is the way, we actually treat each other, well... like we are actually family.

When love is the way, we know that God is the source of us all, and we are brothers and sisters, children of God.

My brothers and sisters, that's a new heaven, a new earth, a new world, a new human family.

Periodical focused on the people of Trinity Episcopal Church who are called to live into their mission to accept, nourish, and send all as disciples into the world.

Facebook: TrinityChurchIndy Facebook: MusicTrinityChurchIndy Instagram: TrinityChurchIndy Twitter: TrinityCh_Indy (317) 926-1346 | trinitychurchindy.org Editor Tracey E. Lemon, Director of Communications tlemon@trinitychurchindy.org Clergy The Rev'd Julia E. Whitworth, Rector jwhitworth@trinitychurchindy.org The Rev'd Dr. Benjamin Anthony, Associate Rector and St. Richard's Chaplain, banthony@trinitychurchindy.org

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Celebrating a Legacy of Outreach Partnerships

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Partner Spotlight: Horizons at St. Richard's

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Evangelism Team Forming at Trinity

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Parish Retreat in Pictures

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Staff News

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Centennial Year Pilgrimages

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Upcoming at Trinity & the diocese

Staff Rita Earls, Housekeeping Dirk Edwards, Director of Facilities Chris Johnson, Maintenance Assistant Lucas Fletcher, Assistant Organist Albie Marco, Director of Finance and Administration Dr. Michael Messina, Director of Music Julie O'Mara, Administrative Assistant Missy Roetter, Youth & Parish Life Coordinator Kathleen Strickland, Director Children and Family Ministry Tammy Teague, Housekeeping

Summer Office hours (June 8 - August 10) Monday - Thursday: 9AM - 4PM Friday: 9AM - Noon

Waycross at Trinity. See page 11 for details.

COVER PHOTO: Photo by Syd Sujuaan on Unsplash.com.

COVER: Excerpt from the Presiding Bishop's sermon at the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on May 19, 2018 and titled, the Power of Love.

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At Trinity, worship and parish life blends our love and respect for ancient and beautiful liturgical traditions with our desire to put faith into action. You’ll find spiritual nourishment through Anglican worship, learning opportunities for all ages, and ever-expanding outreach and justice advocacy ministries.

We actively collaborate with city and neighborhood organizations and sustain our vital campus partnerships while creating new initiatives that respond to critical social needs.

With imagination, joy, and faithful purpose, we live into our call to accept, nourish, and send disciples into the world.

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In April 2017, Trinity entered its 100th year as a vital, vibrant presence at 33rd and Meridian. With this issue, we begin a season of celebrating our history and looking towards the future.

Mark your calendars for May 3rd and 4th 2019 when we will host a weekend of events. Friday evening will be a Centennial Gala followed by a Celebration eucharist on Saturday.

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When Presiding Bishop Michael Curry preached at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the evangelism movement in the Episcopal Church rocketed world-wide, from the Presiding Bishop's presence on social media to his opening Britain's Got Talent finale with a special blessing, everyone is talking about the sermon entitled the Power of Love.

Trinity invites you to embrace the moment as well. We're well on our way to forming a new Trinity Evangelism Team and we want to hear from you. Join us: invite others into our community; venture outside our walls as Trinity ambassadors; welcome newcomers to our worship; or just encourage friends and family to try out our summer garden service.

Always, we are grateful for your presence at Trinity. Have a safe, fun summer. See you in church and out in the world. ~ Tracey E. Lemon, Editor

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CELEBRATING A Legacy of Outreach Partnerships Trinity Episcopal Church has a strong legacy of incubating nonprofits and partnering with diverse service organizations.

The church sustains vital campus partnerships while creating new initiatives that respond to critical social needs.

In 1960, Trinity opened St. Richard's Episcopal School as a parish school and community outreach. It was the first racially integrated independent school in Indianapolis and is the first and only Episcopal day school in the state, teaching children from pre-K through grade 8. St. Richard’s was modeled after British day schools, with emphasis on high academic expectations, inclusive faith, and respectful student demeanor.

Governance changes in 1998 made St. Richard’s a partner with, rather than a subsidiary of, Trinity. Though they are governed separately, the two institutions maintain a jointly-owned campus and a close working relationship, including a chaplain, supplied through Trinity. Trinity has representation on the St. Richard’s board of directors.

The Trinity Outreach Center (TOC), located at 3323 N. Meridiand, and dedicated on October 18, 2009, has been the home to multiple service organizations and non-profits. Currently the residents are the Trinity Sunday Dinner, the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic, Mid-North Food Pantry, and St. Nicholas Early Learning, Inc. In October 2017, the Trinity Sunday Dinner celebrated 10 years. The first meal was served on Sunday, October 21, 2007 in the Fortune Room, Trinity's parish hall. Less than a year later, the feeding ministry moved into the newly renovated Trinity Outreach Center. Since that October and ten years later, and with the support of over 90+ members of Trinity, nearly 50,000 people have received a hot, delicious, and nutritious meal from this ministry.

Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic is a faith-based, non-profit corporation offering legal representation and preventive law education to low income families, including im-

migrant families. Birthed for the purpose of serving the poor as a means of demonstrating the love of Christ, they go the extra mile for clients and seek to be known as a place of refuge and hope for those who are downtrodden and disadvantaged.

The Mid-North Food Pantry (MNFP) is a charitable, non-profit agency supported by the member churches of the Mid-North Church Council, including Trinity, which pledge monetary support and collect food to stock its shelves. From its humble beginnings in a basement closet of a neighborhood church, and now housed at the Trinity Outreach Center, the MNFP has become the second largest food pantry in Marion County after St. Vincent de Paul.

Project Home Indy (PHI) entered into partnership with Trinity Episcopal Church in 2008. Starting in 2004, four Indianapolis volunteers began exploring a sustainable model for a holistic residential program that would serve the at-risk population of homeless teen mothers and their children. The founders met twice a month for several years, conducted an extensive needs assessment, drafted a strategic plan, developed a board model, and interviewed numerous providers and other non-profits. In the fall of 2011, PHI was dedicated and opened.

The vision for St. Nicholas Early Learning, Inc. first emerged when a Trinity Episcopal Church parishioner and a Mapleton-Fall Creek resident began discussing the great need for a high-quality, affordable, mixed income childcare for infants and toddlers in the Trinity neighborhood. On January 4, 2016 the first official St. Nicholas Board of Directors was elected. St. Nicholas Early Learning, Inc. was incorporated and became its own 501(c)3 in June 2016. St. Nicholas Early Learning, Inc. began operation in September 2016.

Trinity Choir singing at the dedication for the Trinity Outreach Center, October 18, 2009

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: HORIZONS AT ST. RICHARD'S IS GOING PLACES THIS SUMMER! "Horizons thrives with the help of strong partnerships and advocates in the community. We are so thankful for Trinity’s support of our program, and would love to take you on a thank you tour or talk with you about how you can help make a difference in the lives of our students." - - Shanna Martin, Executive Director Horizons students visit Helmer Scientific Laboratory

Each summer Horizons serves 150 students from low-income families, Pre-K – 8th grade, who attend local IPS and public charter schools. All of the grades for 2018 are full with waiting lists, a testament to its sucess, with 80% return students.

A tenet of Horizons is kids learn best when learning is fun - which is why the program offers opportunities for students to experience the world around them in new and exciting ways. Thanks to the support of so many from Trinity and the St. Richard’s community, enough money was raised to purchase a new and larger bus to take students on more learning adventures this summer.

Plans include visits to Garfield Park Conservatory, Helmer Scientific Laboratory, 100 Acres, the Fall Creek Waterway, Marrott Park, Peace Learning Center, the Nature Conservancy, NIFS, Circle City Farms, and much more!

And for the first time, 8th grade graduates will go to Waycross Camp for what is hoped to become an annual camping trip.

Trinity Church contributes to Horizon financially as well as with program supplies. 2018 program dates are June 13th – July 19th.

Contact: 317-926-0425 or smartin@sresdragons.org.

EVANGELISM TEAM IS FORMING AT TRINITY! In the spirit of re-imagining evangelism, Trinity is forming an Evangelism Team. In April, a group of parishioners and Mother Julia attended the Evangelism Matters conference in Cleveland for those seeking to share, learn, and grow the Church’s capacity and passion for evangelism. Participants experienced inspiring panels and talks, a keynote from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, workshops, resources, and vibrant worship. Sessions can be viewed on the Evangelism Matters Youtube channel.

How do we invite others in? How do we venture out for service and in partnership? What small groups are forming to explore how faith and mission meet in the world?

If you're asking these questions or more, we want to hear from you. To get involved, sign up for the Evangelism with Integrity workshop on June 30. And/Or contact the Director of Communications with your questions and suggestions.

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EVANGELISM WITH INTEGRITY – LAY/CLERGY WORKSHOP St. Francis in the Fields, Zionsville (1525 Mulberry Street) register: indydio.org/event/

The Evangelism with Integrity initiative seeks to guide Episcopalians in reimagining evangelism as primarily a practice of building spiritual intimacy. Sharing the gospel comes out of sharing our lives, and the tools of spiritual intimacy—trust, vulnerability, invitation to depth—make possible an evangelism of authenticity, integrity, and joy. [in the heart of Indianapolis] 5

All-Parish Retreat

Group photo on last day

Friends enjoying a hike

Campfire and s'mores

Compline

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Social hour on the deck

A Grand Kick-off to our 100th Year!

The Trinity All-Parish Retreat (April 27 - 29) brought together 125+ parishioners to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Brown County and Waycross for worship, rest, friendship, s'mores, hikes, challenges, music, and more.

A great success, we are already planning the next one. Stay tuned!

Michael Messina leads music exercises

Ice breaker on Friday night

Rock climbing and zipline

Sunday Eucharist

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Staff News Welcome Albie Marco, Director of Finance & Administration "I am excited to be a part of making sure that Trinity is not only vibrant but also relevant, not only fiscally sound but also spiritually sound, not only a provider of social services and outreach but also a training ground for God’s servants." - Albie Marco Administrative Assistant, Julie O'Mara, to attend the MBA program at Vanderbilt On July 1, Julie O'Mara will be moving with her partner Ben and their dog Archer to Nashville, Tennessee where she will start her first-year as an MBA student at Vanderbilt University in the Owen Graduate School of Management. She was awarded the Forte Women's Scholarship.

Julie started working at Trinity as the Administrative Assistant in August of 2016, a part-time position shared with St. Nicholas Early Learning, LLC in the Trinity Outreach building. In August 2017, she joined Trinity fulltime. Julie's last day at Trinity is Friday, June 29.

Albie Marco, Finance Administrator at Trinity for the last thirteen years, accepted the renamed position of Director of Finance and Administration, and started on June 1, directly after Parish Administrator Kevin DePrey’s retirement on Thursday, May 31.

Albie joined Trinity’s staff in 2005, bringing years of experience working in church communities, particularly in the area of finance. He has worked as a bookkeeper of Whitewater Valley Presbytery (Indianapolis), financial consultant of North United Methodist Church (Indianapolis), and internal auditor of Silliman University Church (Dumaguete City, Philippines). Before his immigration to the United States, he practiced as a certified public accountant in Dumaguete City in the Philippines.

His education includes Bachelor of Laws (equivalent to J.D.), Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, and Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Management, all from Silliman University, Philippines.

Albie moved to the U.S. in 2003, shortly after marrying his college sweetheart, Aileen who works as the Rehabilitation Services Manager at Greenwood Meadows. Both of them were born and raised in the Philippines, and together they are parents to Aaron (13), Alben (11), Cheska (5) and AJ(3). The older three children are current students of St. Richard’s Episcopal School and AJ will begin attending in the Fall. Albie and his family are members of Southport Presbyterian Church. accept - nourish - send 8

"I’ve always imagined myself going to graduate school, and yet I didn't know which direction I would go.

At Trinity, I learned new financial and tracking systems and met so many people from different walks of life who shared their stories and inspired me. This experience plus being the Office Manager at St. Nicholas provided the impetus for me to consider a business degree.

Vanderbilt was the school that placed high value on students with diverse backgrounds, which I have with a double major in Vocal Performance and German from Butler.

Thank you Trinity and St. Nicholas for allowing me to grow into this community and discover my next path!"

- Julie O'Mara

Welcome Monica Beniste, new Administrative Assistant

Hello, friends and family from Trinity Church!

I am very excited to be joining your family on Monday, June 18!

My name is Monica Beniste and I am originally from Mexico; my family and I moved from Palm Beach County, Florida, last September when my husband, Jean was called to become the Canon for the Latino Ministry at Christ Church Cathedral. We have two daughters, Annelise and Solange, and three dogs, Sasha, Max, and Emma. We are just getting to know Indy and its beautiful places, so any suggestion will be welcome. If you have a chance, please stop by the office, I would love to get to know you all!

God’s peace, Monie

Monica Beniste joins Trinity on Monday, June 18 as Trinity's new Administrative Assistant. Monica has extensive experience in administration at Episcopal churches, including at Holy Redeemer Episcopal Church (Palm Springs, Florida), St. Alban's Episcopal Church (Annandale, Virginia), and Trinity Episcopal Cathedral (Miami, Florida). Bilingual in English and Spanish, she has a degree in Business Administration from the Universidad AnĂĄhuac de Xalapa, Mexico.

Monica is married to the Rev'd Canon Jean Beniste, a native of Jean Rabel, Haiti and Canon for Latino Ministry at Christ Church Cathedral. They have two daughters, Annelise and Solange, both students at St. Richard's.

Collect For Vocation in Daily Work Almighty God our heavenly Father, you declare your glory and show forth your handiwork in the heavens and in the earth: Deliver us in our various occupations from the service of self alone, that we may do the work you give us to do in truth and beauty and for the common good; for the sake of him who came among us as one who serves, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE: FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 4, 2019 Be part of a transformative journey of pilgrimage to biblical sites in Israel-Palestine.

As part of our Centennial celebration, Trinity invites you to a parish pilgrimage to the Holy Land. We have secured the services of Qumri Pilgrimages Ltd to lead us on an intimate spiritual journey. We will walk through the land where Jesus was born, lived, died, and was resurrected. This pilgrimage combines visits to the traditional Holy Land religious sites with opportunities to connect with local Christians through worship in their churches, visits with children enrolled in Christian Schools, and even breaking bread together for a meal in their homes.

Contact the office to express your interest and to find out more information: (317) 926-1346.

J2A YOUTH PILGRIMAGE: MAY 31 - JUNE 9, 2019 The J2A pilgrimage group will travel to Iona, Scotland in 2019 as a continuation, and high-point of, the youth's spiritual journeys towards adulthood and in a community of peers. The group of nine teens and five adults will spend four nights and five days on the island of Iona, part of the Inner Hebrides off the Ross of Mull on the western coast of Scotland. Known for Iona Abbey, there are multiple monastic buildings on the island. Iona Abbey which was founded by St. Columba in 563 was a center of Gaelic monasticism for three centuries. The trip ends with three days in Edinburgh, where the teens will explore the local castle and cathedrals and participate in mission work with the local Anglican church.

For more info, contact Missy Roetter: mroetter@trinitychurchindy.org.

CHOIR PILGRIMAGE: JULY 4-15, 2019 The Choir and Choristers will again make a pilgrimage to England, where they will serve as choir-in-residence for a week at the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity in Ely. AND. . . prior to their week in Ely, they will sing the Saturday evening Mass at the cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris and the Sunday morning Eucharist at the American Cathedral in Paris!

This is a tremendous privilege for our choir, and a marvelous opportunity for us to connect with our Anglican theological, architectural, and musical heritage. It's a lot of fun and a LOT of work. While they are in residence, singers rehearse and lead worship for about 4 hours each day. They return better singers and a better choir!

For more info, contact Dr. Michael Messina: mmessina@trinitychurchindy.org

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UPCOMING Eucharist in the (Lemler) Garden | June 3 - August 12 at 9AM Our summer worship in the garden returned on June 3 and goes through August 12 and occurs between the 8am and 10:00am services. The Eucharist in the Garden is a family-friendly, informal Rite II service open to all .

EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY | Fall Enrollment from June 14 - July 31 Education for Ministry (EFM) is a unique four year distance learning certificate program in theological education from the University of the South School of Theology. Based on small group study and practice , this international program has assisted more ten 80,000 persons in discovering and nurturing their call to Christian service.

EFM helps participants explore in depth the Christian Tradition and bring it into conversation with their world through study, reflection and conversation.

If interested please contact: Sara Bean, sehb69@yahoo.com

WAYCROSS AT TRINITY: CAMP-INSPIRED EUCHARIST & COOKOUT | SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 From 5-8PM at Trinity. Worship, food,song, & fellowship across the diocese in summer camp style. Come in your favorite tie-dye for this special Eucharist with musicians and your favorite camp worship songs. Enjoy a cookout and more with Waycross Camp and Conference Center alumni from Indianapolis and beyond. This annual Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis event will be held at Trinity this year and is great fun for “campers” of all ages.

Please bring a side dish or dessert to share if you are able.

BACKPACK BLESSING | SUNDAY, AUGUST 19 AT THE 10AM SERVICE School may have started but it's never too late to bless all those students returning to, or starting school.

Students of all ages are welcome to bring their backpack for a blessing.

BISHOP VISIT | SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Bishop Jennifer will visit Trinity on Sunday, September 23. This is a special day in the life of the church, which includes a Rite of Reception for all those interested in being recieved into the Episcopal Church. To be received means you have been baptized in another denomination, and you want to be received by the bishop into the Episcopal Church. Stay tuned for details or call the office for more information.

CITY-WIDE TAIZÉ SERVICE | SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 AT 5PM North United Methodist Church, 3808 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208.

Taizé worship involves sung and chanted prayers, meditation, periods of silence, liturgical readings, and icons as practiced at Taizé, a monastic community located in France and founded in the 1940s. Internationally recognized, the community and its worship have an ecumenical focus on being a sign of reconciliation between separated peoples. Church Sponsors: Central Christian Church, Cumberland First Baptist Church, North United Methodist Church, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, and Trinity Episcopal Church.

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3243 N Meridian Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46208-4677 T: (317) 926-1346 F: (317) 921-3364 Our Mission As a worshiping community of diverse Christians, we accept, nourish, and send all to do God’s work.

Our Vision To build and enhance connections with God, with one another, and with communities around and beyond us; to be an urban center of Christian ministry sought after by anyone on a quest for a deepened relationship with God.

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SAVE THE DATES: FRIDAY, MAY 3 AND SATURDAY, MAY 4 2019 Friday, May 3: Centennial Gala We will celebrate Trinity's 100th year with a grand gala. Plans are underway to honor 100 years of nourishing our faith and serving others at 33rd & Meridian. Stay tuned and mark your calendar.

Saturday, May 4: Centennial Liturgy & Reception We will come together to worship and give thanks with a Centennial service, followed by a festive reception. We expect to be joined by many who will return to celebrate with us.

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