A Place to Call HOME
Dear Friends,
This Spring, we asked for participation in a comprehensive parish-wide survey aimed at improving literally every aspect of Trinity life. The feedback you provided was incredible and subsequently, we’re embarking on several major changes. These include a plan to restructure our church management team and a plan to grow the endowment while at the same time right-sizing our budgets to reflect new financial realities. Our work isn’t over though – far from it. We’re preparing to organize focus groups to process much more of the robust feedback we received. Stay tuned for opportunities to participate!
After nearly two years of repair work, we enthusiastically return to our beloved Sanctuary on September 17 for a Grand Homecoming Celebration! Please come to celebrate, and reach out to your friends and family who may be out of the habit of coming to worship. Help to bring everyone back for one very special and inspirational day. We’re hopeful that once they come home, they’ll stay! The church has never looked so good!
Sincerely, Your Vestry
Sherman Boughton
Kirsten Breckinridge
Stephen Farnsworth
Bo Farrell
Nina Fitch
Will French
Marsden Moran
Gwathmey Gomila
Keith Jordan
Carrie Lewis
Anne Long
Suzanne Perlis
John Sinnott
Toto Robinson
Bryant York
George Young
A Place to Call HOME
By your presence you proclaim - I am Trinity.
Together, we support Christ’s mission in the world and create communities for belonging, learning, serving, rejoicing, and growing in faith - as family.
Come sit at God’s table, where ALL are welcome.
A Place to BELONG
MONTHLY FAMILY NIGHT (NEW!)
Let’s have some family fun time - together.
SEPTEMBER 22
OCTOBER 27
NOVEMBER 17
DECEMBER 6
Pizza on the Playground
Trunk-or-Treat and Costume Contest
Community & Compline at the Tree of Life
Feast of St. Nicholas and Spaghetti Supper
Contact: Ashley Bond at abond@trinitynola.com
TRINITY OUT AND ABOUT
Trinity Out and About gathers parishioners to get out and enjoy experiences in the city with one another.
SEPTEMBER 21
OCTOBER 17
NOVEMBER 10 Out & About: Thursdays at Twilight
Out & About: Besthoff Sculpture Garden Out & About: Lakefront Airport
Contact: Phyllis Hugg at pjhugg2017@gmail.com
ADVENT HOME EUCHARISTS
NOVEMBER 29 , DECEMBER 6, DECEMBER 13
Gather and worship with a small group of your church family around the coffee table. Hosts to be announced.
Contact: Rev. John Pitzer at jpitzer@trinitynola.com
LOCAL ICON PILGRIMAGE (NEW!)
JANUARY 13, NOLA & SURROUNDING AREA
Travel around the city to pray with a series of icons written by our very own Trinity member and iconographer, Raymond Calvert. Praying with icons is like looking into the window of heaven. Learn about the art of iconography and how to access this method of prayer in your daily life.
Contact: Rev. Annie Jung at ajung@trinitynola.com
CARNIVAL PARADE TAILGATE
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4
Everywhere else, it’s just Sunday! A family-friendly parade tailgate on the neutral ground side.
Contact: Ashley Eastham at aeastham@trinitynola.com
A Place to LEARN
KID CARE (NEW!)
Ashley Bond at abond@trinitynola.com In addition to Nursery Care, Big Kid Care is now available for parents attending Adult Formation classes from 9:00am-10:30am with prior reservation.
BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24, SUNDAYS AT 9:00AM BIG
Contact:
GODLY PLAY, (PK3-5TH)
BEGINS SEPTEMBER 3, SUNDAYS AT 10:30AM
A curriculum of spiritual practice exploring the mystery of God’s presence in our lives, built upon a Montessori foundation. Godly Play emphasizes the importance of process, openness, discovery, community, and relationships and models the worship life, stories, symbols, and rituals of our Christian faith.
Contact: Ashley Bond at abond@trinitynola.com
FAITH & FICTION
BEGINS SEPTEMBER 10, SUNDAYS AT 9:15AM
Facilitators choose mostly secular short stories to discuss from a Christian perspective, and consider how to live our lives in accord with the teachings of Jesus. “Drop-ins” are always welcome.
Contact: Merry Toups at merryparis@yahoo.com
AFRICAN BIBLE STUDY (NEW!)
BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24, SUNDAYS AT 9:15AM
This Bible Study method is rooted in an ancient method of praying the scriptures and will cover the the Sunday Gospel reading. “Drop-in” any Sunday.
Contact: Maria Elliott at melliott@trinitynola.com
FOUNDATIONS CLASS (NEW!)
BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24, SUNDAYS AT 9:15AM
Foundations is a 5-week class designed for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Christian faith and life, as well as adults considering Baptism, Confirmation, Reaffirmation, or Reception into The Episcopal Church.
Contact: Ashley Bond at abond@trinitynola.com
ENNEAGRAM WORKSHOP
FRI. NOVEMBER 3 - SAT. NOVEMBER 4
The Enneagram can show us how our emotional vices trap us into repeating behaviors that may no longer serve our spiritual growth and healthy relationships. This workshop will offer practices that can heighten awareness of these habits and reveal our capacity for compassion and grace.
Contact: Maria Elliott at melliott@trinitynola.com
A Place to SERVE
TRINITY LOAVES AND FISHES
TLF BAGGED LUNCHES (MON-FRI)
Gather at Trinity Church beginning at 8:00am. Volunteers make sandwiches and add items to bagged lunches, which are later delivered by volunteers to partner sites.
Contact: Aaron Taylor at ataylor@trinitynola.com
TLF HOT FOOD (THURS)
Gather at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, to prepare and serve 200 hot meals to the greater New Orleans area. Sign up to serve: bit.ly/serveTLF
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE FAIR (NEW!)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8 AT 12:00PM
Trinity’s Restorative Justice committee will host community organizations that support the needs of at-risk youth, young adults and their families in the city of New Orleans. Connect and learn about local volunteer opportunities.
Contact: Rev. Carol Spencer at cspencer@trinitynola.com
FALL RUMMAGE SALE (NEW SCHEDULE!)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13 - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15
Shop to give at the rummage sale! Clothes, housewares, jewelry, toys, books and more! Sale proceeds fund the WOTC’s grant program. Sale hours: Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm, Saturday 9:00am - 3:00pm, and Sunday 11:00am - 3:00pm. Volunteers are essential to sale setup and success. Sign up to serve.
Contact: Rose Wilson at drwilson74@gmail.com
SERVE IN WORSHIP
SUNDAYS 8:00AM, 10:30AM AND 6:00PM
There are many opportunities to serve within Trinity’s ministries of hospitality and liturgy support for all worship services (including readers, chalice bearers, vergers, acolytes, ushers, greeters and more.)
Contact: Kelly Williams at kwilliams@trinitynola.
REJOICE A Place to
CREATION CARE LITURGY (NEW!)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, ALL SERVICES
The Episcopal Church joins an international effort to celebrate the Season of Creation, (Sept. 1-Oct. 4) as a time for renewing, repairing, and restoring our relationship to God, one another, and all of creation. An effort for prayer and action.
Contact: Rev. Annie Jung at ajung@trinitynola.com
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, COLISEUM SQUARE PARK
Please bring your pet, leashed or caged, for a blessing following the prayers of St. Francis. Stay for “Yappy Hour” mingling and conversation.
Contact: Rev. John Pitzer at jpitzer@trinitynola.com
ALL SAINTS EVENSONG
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1
Sung by the Trinity Choir, an evening service of hymns, prayers, scripture and choral music in remembrance of those in our community who have gone on to the nearer presence of God.
Contact: Paul Weber at pweber@trinitynola.com
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS LITURGY
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 AT 5:00PM
The children will show us the way to Bethlehem. After this simple yet joyful service, gather in the circle drive to share holiday cheer, sip hot cocoa, and visit with Gumdrop, our beloved donkey who has carried Mary down the aisle for over 20 years.
Contact: Ashley Bond at abond@trinitynola.com
BAPTISM OF OUR LORD CELEBRATION
SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 10:30AM EUCHARIST
Remember the light of your baptism! All those who have been baptized in 2022-2023 are invited back for special recognition and to receive a baptismal candle.
Contact: Rev. Andrew Thayer at athayer@trinitynola.com
A Place to FIND SUPPORT
WALKING THE MOURNER’S PATH
AN EIGHT WEEK GRIEF SUPPORT PROGRAM
This Christ-centered program is designed to help participants navigate the stages of grief and honor their loved one in a guided small group setting. Offered bi-annually. Registration is required.
Contact:
Maria Elliott at melliott@trinitynola.com
12 STEPS ARE FOR EVERYONE
SUNDAYS AT 9:15AM
Participants discuss the effectiveness of the 12 steps of recovery as a process for spiritual growth.
Contact: Karen Taylor at taylorks@aol.com
HELPING HANDS MINISTRY
ORGANIZED BY THE WOMEN OF TRINITY CHURCH
Helping Hands reaches out with love to our church family during their most vulnerable times with a meal, assistance with errands, companionship and prayer. Reach out to serve others or request support.
Contact: Gwathmey Gomila at thegwath@gmail.com
EVENING PRAYER & HEALING
SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH, 6:00PM
An evening prayer service with anointing of oil. Come together to pray for healing for ourselves, our loved ones, our city, and our world, with a special monthly theme.
SEPTEMBER 12
OCTOBER 10
NOVEMBER 14
DECEMBER 12
Creation Care
Mental Health
Gratitude
Light in the Darkness
Contact: Maria Elliott at melliott@trinitynola.com
LAY EUCHARISTIC
VISITORS
Volunteers who bring communion and visit the sick, home bound, and hospital bound of our community.
Contact: The Rev. Annie Jung at ajung@trinitynola.com
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I say this frequently but as I reflect on the repair of the beautiful church building, I can’t help but think that the real resilience and beauty lies so much more in the family that gathers here.
Within the beautiful and historical spaces, resides a family who celebrates life together, shares with one another, occasionally mourns together, sings together, plays together, but most of all learns to strive to love our neighbor, do justice, and walk humbly with God.
I am honored and humbled to serve this amazing community of faith, hope, and love.
I look forward to being with you.
“The church works so much better as a family than an institution.”
