Proper XVIII - September 8, 2019

Trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE  INCLUSIVE  CREATIVE  DOWNTOWN

Holy Eucharist: Rite II   

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Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost  Proper XVIII

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Welcome to Trinity Episcopal Church Good morning and “welcome home” to Trinity! Whether you are new to our community or have found yourself coming back again and again, we want you to know you are both welcome and wanted here among us. For some, church is as comfortable and familiar as a good pair of jeans, or like coming back to your childhood home (if it is one filled with good memories). For others, church might be like visiting a foreign country where you experience unfamiliar language or customs. And then, sadly, for some, church has become equated with feelings of hurt, shame or rejection. We get all of that and believe church can be different. We are a diverse community of seekers, believers, and doubters held together by the hope that together we are better, kinder, and more courageous when we stand side by side and face into the challenges of our lives and in the world together.

We challenge the practices of our tradition that have at times kept others out and instead embrace Jesus’ mandate to welcome all, no exceptions, as a core value. And, we get that if people are brave enough to walk through the doors of a big gothic-looking church in downtown Toledo we better be serious about being explicitly progressive, inclusive and creative in all we say and do.

We love our Episcopal tradition, AND we love people from all walks of life even more! It is our hope and prayer that together we will navigate our way through each gathering, worship service, opportunity to serve, class, meal and social time together with humility, grace and laughter all infused with radical hospitality.

So thank you for being here today; for trusting the yearning that brought you through those ancient doors.

May we all find our way into the heart of God’s love as we make room for each other at the Table of love set for us week after week.

Welcome Home!

May you never forget you are loved, Lisa Tucker-Gray

The Holy Eucharist SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

The Season after Pentecost is not actually a season with a single common focus, but is simply the weeks between the Day of Pentecost and the First Sunday of Advent. It is often called “Ordinary Time.” These weeks hold both the slower pace and peaceful quality of summer months and the quicker pace and flurry of activity in the early fall. These are our “ordinary” days, in which we live the Christian faith in our daily lives. During these weeks, as the liturgical scholar Leonel Mitchell puts it, we celebrate “the time in which we actually live — the period between the Pentecost and the Second Advent.” Two thousand years after the first Pentecost, the church still lives in this “in between” time before the fulfillment of time in Christ’s second coming. You might also hear these weeks called “the long, green season,” referring both to the green color of the vestments and altar hangings for these weeks as well as to the summertime of year in which many of the weeks fall in the northern hemisphere. After Pentecost we settle into the growing season, nourishing the seeds planted at Easter and putting down roots in our faith.

-From Daily Prayer for All Seasons 2

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liturgy of the word  Prelude

The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba

Gathering Song

O Bless the Lord, My Soul

G.F. Handel 1982 Hymnal #411

Welcome Collect of the day Celebrant: People: Celebrant:

( From Prayers for an Inclusive Church)

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.

Jealous God, you call us to hate the life that is an echo of death and a whisper of fear: give us the courage to pass through shadows and count the cost of a love beyond measure; through Jesus Christ, the one who is fully alive. Amen.

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(Please be seated for the Lessons.)

The First Lesson Reader:

Deuteronomy 30:15-20

A reading from Deuteronomy.

Moses said to all Israel the words which the Lord commanded him, "See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, death and adversity. If you obey the commandments of the LORD your God that I am commanding you today, by loving the LORD your God, walking in his ways, and observing his commandments, decrees, and ordinances, then you shall live and become numerous, and the LORD your God will bless you in the land that you are entering to possess. But if your heart turns away and you do not hear, but are led astray to bow down to other gods and serve them, I declare to you today that you shall perish; you shall not live long in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to enter and possess. I call heaven and earth to witness against you today that I have set before you, life and death, blessings and curses. Choose life so that you and your descendants may live, loving the LORD your God, obeying him, and holding fast to him; for that means life to you and length of days, so that you may live in the land that the LORD swore to give to your ancestors, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob."

Reader: People:

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People.

Thanks be to God.

The psalm

Psalm 139:1-6,13-18 ( From Psalms for Praying) This season we will chant the psalm (refrain and verses) together. The refrain will be repeated as noted throughout and the tone for the verses is listed below.

(REFRAIN)

(TONE)

REFRAIN

O my Beloved, You have searched me and known me!* You know when I sit down and when I rise up You discern my innermost thoughts.* You find me on the journey and guide my steps; You know my strengths and my weaknesses.* Even before words rise up in prayer, Lo, You have already heard my heart call.* You encompass me with love where'er I go, and your strength is my shield.

REFRAIN

Such sensitivity is too wonderful for me;* it is high; boundless gratitude is my soul's res-ponse.

O that You would vanquish my fears, Be-loved;* O that ignorance and suffering would depart from me.

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My ego separates me from true a-bandonment,* to surrendering myself into your Hands!

Yet are these not the very thorns that focus my thoughts u-pon You? Will I always need reminders to turn my face to You? REFRAIN

I yearn to come to You in love, to learn of your mercy and wisdom!* Search me, O my Beloved, and know my heart!

Try me and discern my thoughts!* Help me to face the darkness within me; enlighten me, that I might radiate your Love and Light!

REFRAIN

The second Lesson Reader:

Philemon 1-21

A reading from Philemon.

Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and co-worker, to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

When I remember you in my prayers, I always thank my God because I hear of your love for all the saints and your faith toward the Lord Jesus. I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective when you perceive all the good that we may do for Christ. I have indeed received much joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, my brother.

For this reason, though I am bold enough in Christ to command you to do your duty, yet I would rather appeal to you on the basis of love-- and I, Paul, do this as an old man, and now also as a prisoner of Christ Jesus. I am appealing to you for my child, Onesimus, whose father I have become during my imprisonment. Formerly he was useless to you, but now he is indeed useful both to you and to me. I am sending him, that is, my own heart, back to you. I wanted to keep him with me, so that he might be of service to me in your place during my imprisonment for the gospel; but I preferred to do nothing without your consent, in order that your good deed might be voluntary and not something forced.

Perhaps this is the reason he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back forever, no longer as a slave but more than a slave, a beloved brother-- especially to me but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.

So if you consider me your partner, welcome him as you would welcome me. If he has wronged you in any way, or owes you anything, charge that to my account. I, Paul, am writing this with my own hand: I will repay it. I say nothing about your owing me even your own self. Yes, brother, let me have this benefit from you in the Lord!

Refresh my heart in Christ. Confident of your obedience, I am writing to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say.

Reader: People:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God. 5

Gradual

Step By Step

(Please stand as you are able.)

Augsburg Disk, Worship and Praise

The Gospel Officiant: People:

Luke 14:25-33 The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Now large crowds were traveling with Jesus; and he turned and said to them, "Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even life itself, cannot be my disciple.

Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not first sit down and estimate the cost, to see whether he has enough to complete it? Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who see it will begin to ridicule him, saying, `This fellow began to build and was not able to finish.' Or what king, going out to wage war against another king, will not sit down first and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to oppose the one who comes against him with twenty thousand? If he cannot, then, while the other is still far away, he sends a delegation and asks for the terms of peace. So therefore, none of you can become my disciple if you do not give up all your possessions."

Officiant: People:

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

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Affirmation of Faith

(Please stand as you are able.)

from Shore to Shore

We believe in God, the creator of all life and beauty, who blesses our journey.

We believe in Jesus Christ, who lived as a friend and savior to all he met as he traveled, and who ate and laughed, wept and celebrated with them in love.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, who rides on the gentle breeze, who strengthens our bindings, and who offers hope eternal.

We believe in the church, which stands open to all travelers, and bears witness to the everlasting love of God. Amen.

The Prayers of the People Intercessor: People: Intercessor:

People: Intercessor: People: Intercessor: People: Intercessor:

People: Intercessor:

People:

Women’s Uncommon Prayer

Open our lips, O Spirit, that we may proclaim your benevolent truth and call for justice in our communities, in our congregations, and in the world.

Spirit, open our lips.

Open our minds, O Creator, that we might dream a Church reconciled, a Church that knows your love so abundantly it bursts with a passion for ministry, a desire to give completely, and seeks only to give back.

Creator, open our minds.

Open our hearts, O Giver of Gifts, to be transformed by compassion, so we will serve others with humility, integrity and urgency as your servants.

Giver of Gifts, open our hearts.

Open our eyes, O Sanctifier of Life, to the hurts and needs of others. Teach us to see where our abilities and resources can be used for good.

Sanctifier of Life, open our eyes.

Open our hands, O Spirit, to be your instruments of witness. Help us work without caution, serve without recognition, and proclaim justice, love and kindness, in your name.

Spirit, open our hands.

Open our memories, O Redeemer of All, as we tenderly remember those who have asked for our prayers, including those on our Prayer List…and those we now name aloud and in our hearts…

Redeemer of All, open our memories.

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(Prayers continue…

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Celebrant:

God, your love is free, your compassion unconditional, and your mercy infinite. You shower upon us gifts abundant. Grant that we may know and trust these gifts discovering the joy they bring. In the name of the Risen Christ we pray. Amen.

The Confession of Sin & Absolution Celebrant:

Enriching Our Worship

Let us confess our sins to God.

(Silence may be kept.)

Celebrant and People: God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives.

We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created.

We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done and the evil done on our behalf.

Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen.

Celebrant:

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through the grace of Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life.

The Peace Celebrant: People:

The peace of the Risen Christ be always with you.

And also with you.

Liturgy of the Table

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Announcements & Offertory sentence Offertory

A Thousand Years (Theo Middleton, soloist)

The Great Thanksgiving Celebrant: People: Celebrant: People: Celebrant: People:

Christina Perry

Iona Abbey Worship

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.

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The Celebrant proceeds: We praise you, O God, whom eternity cannot contain, for coming to earth and entering time in Jesus. We praise you for his life which informs our living, for his compassion which changes our hearts, for his clear speaking which contradicts our harmless generalities, for his disturbing presence, his innocent suffering, his fearless dying, his rising to life breathing forgiveness and restoring us forever to you. For these gifts we praise and worship you.

All that is spectacular, all that is plain have their origin in you. All that is lovely, all who are loving, point to you as their fulfillment. Therefore we gladly join our voices to the song of the Church on earth and in heaven:

Sanctus

Holy, Holy, Holy

Grayson Warren Brown

Then the Celebrant continues: Jesus was always the guest. In the homes of Peter and Jairus, Martha and Mary, Joanna and Susanna, he was always the guest. At the meal tables of the wealthy where he pled the case of the poor, he was always the guest. Upsetting polite company, befriending isolated people, welcoming the stranger, he was always the guest.

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But here, at this table, he is the host. Those who wish to serve him must first be served by him. Those who want to follow him must first be fed by him.

For this is the table where God intends us to be nourished. This is the time when Christ can make us new. So come, you who hunger and thirst for a deeper faith, for a better life, for a fairer world. Jesus Christ, who has sat at our tables, now invites us to be guests at his.

On the night on which he was betrayed, and as they were sitting at a meal, Jesus gave thanks, took a piece of bread and broke it. He gave it to the disciples saying, “This I my body. It is broken for you. Do this to remember me.”

Later, after they had eaten, he took a cup of wine, gave thanks and said, “This cup is the new relationship with God made possible because of my death. Drink this all of you, to remember me.”

So now we do as Jesus did. We offer this bread and this wine, the produce of the earth and the fruit of human labor to you, O God. Therefore, we proclaim the mystery of faith: Celebrant and People:

We ask, merciful God, that you send, in kindness, your Holy Spirit to settle on this bread and wine and fill them with the fullness of Jesus. Let that same Spirit rest on us, converting us from the patterns of this passing world, until we conform to the shape of him whose food we now share.

The Lord’s Prayer Celebrant and People:

And now, as Jesus taught us, we are bold to say: (Theo Middleton, soloist)

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A. Malotte

The Fraction: Breaking of the Bread Celebrant: People: Celebrant:

Enriching Our Worship

We break this bread to share in the Body of Christ We who are many are one body, for we all share in the one bread The Gifts of God for the people of God; holy food for holy people.

Invitation to Communion (Please be seated until you are invited to come forward to receive communion.)

We welcome ALL to come forward to receive Communion as a sign of God’s love in and for our lives.

To receive the bread (or gluten-free wafer), please put your hands together, palms up. To receive the non-alcoholic wine, you may either drink directly from the cup or dip the bread in the cup before eating. If you are unable to come forward and wish to have Communion brought to you, please inform a greeter.

Communion Hymn

Lord for Thy Tender Mercy’s Sake (Jobst Choral Scholars)

Communion Hymn

Blest Are They

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Thomas Tallis

Hymns for Worship

The Post Communion Prayer

(Please stand as you are able.)

Gracious God, lover of all, may we who have been your guests at this communion reveal your love to all the world.

May we be no longer your servants, but know your will and be your friends.

You give us your life, may we be worthy of it; you give us yourself, may we embody you. Amen.

Blessing Sending song

Lord Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing

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1982 Hymnal #344

Dismissal Celebrant: People:

Alleluia! Alleluia! Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia!

Please join us in the back immediately following the service for coffee and conversation.

Welcome back Jobst Choral Scholars We are delighted to welcome back the Jobst Choral Scholars this Sunday! Scholars you will recognize from last year include Chelsie Cree, Grace Hirt, and David Breen.

Kimberly Buehler, who served Trinity in the roll of Visiting Artist last year is returning as both a scholar and an instructor. We are thrilled to have her singing with the Jobst Scholars and offering her expertise to our Canterbury Choir and our Jobst Scholars.

Finally, two new faces include Gabriel Hagedorn and Spencer Wilhelm. Gabriel will be singing with the Choral Scholars, and will be bringing his keyboard talents to us on piano and organ. Having another keyboardist in house is such an asset to our program, and Trinity values all his talents!

While Spencer is an excellent vocalist and performer, he also brings his teaching expertise which will be offered to all Canterbury Choir members free of charge. He, Chelsie Cree, and Kim Buehler are happy to teach vocal lessons before and during our normal Canterbury Choir rehearsals, and will be invaluable in growing our vocal aptitude and capabilities as an ensemble and as solo singers.

Please, make welcome this remarkable group of musicians and join in our excitement for a wonderful year of musical programming and worship!

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Trinity

HOMECOMING Sunday, September 22, 2019 Trinity welcomes everyone to our inaugural Homecoming celebration, beginning with a continental breakfast at 9:00 and worship at 10:00, both in the Sanctuary.

We’ll move upstairs to My Brother’s Place for lunch, catered by Cynthia’s Catering. Following lunch, we’ll move back down to the Sanctuary for a community art project, created by Maura Amato-local artist, live music, and special guest speaker, Erin Wiley, LPCC. Come find your home at Trinity!

9:00-10:00 10:00-11:15 11:30-12:15 12:30-1:30 1:30-2:30

Continental Breakfast, Trinity Sanctuary Worship, Trinity Sanctuary Catered Lunch, My Brother’s Place Community Art Project, Trinity Sanctuary Live Music with the Amelia Airharts “Mental Health as Part of Our Spiritual Journey”, Guest Speaker: Erin Wiley, LPCC

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Come to church Sunday Evening!

Sunday, September 29, 2019 5:00-6:00 Over the years we have learned that Sunday morning is a nearly impossible time to get to church because of Race for the Cure. We have done different things that day including walking as a group, holding a prayer service out on the plaza and last year, we went and worshipped with another Episcopal Church. This year we are going to try something new. We will be gathering for an evening service and we hope you will join us.

We will be using Marty Haugen’s beautiful musical setting of Holden Evening Prayer for the first part of the service and then we will come to God’s table of Love set for us once again and share Communion with one another. It will be lovely to be in our worship space in the evening and we will light candles and sing together giving thanks for another week and for all those who participated earlier in the day for the Race for the Cure, all those we have lost, and all who have survived or struggling with a difficult diagnosis.

Following the service, we will have a light reception to share some relaxed time together before making our ways home. Please mark your calendars and plan on joining us.

Sunday Servers on Sept. 29 5:00 Worship: Lectors: Jeff Albright & Hugh Grefe Chalice Guild: Scott Dibling Altar Guild: Scott Dibling Bread Baking: Taylor Tennant Greeters: Lucy Russell & Keith Sparrow 6:00 Hospitality: Elizabeth, Jolene & Donna 15

Trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE

INCLUSIVE CREATIVE DOWNTOWN

Vestry Leadership Alice Todd, Senior Warden, Darrell Cousino, Junior Warden Greg Shumaker, Trust Fund Liaison, Jane Bueche, Treasurer Roberta Durham, Clerk, Becky Roth, Administration Commission Chair Dennis Degnan, Property Commission Chair, Robert Meeker, Finance Commission Chair Jeffrey Albright, Donna Steppe, & Jamie Paul, Asst. Treasurer

Parish Staff The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray, Rector Nate Leonard, Director of Music & the Arts Heather Meyer, Director of Operations and Community Development Lynzi Miller, Next to New Manager & Communications Coordinator Nick Zurawski, Sexton Copyright Info: All printed music from The Hymnal 1982, Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing, My Heart Sings Out, Wonder, Love, and Praise was used by permission through purchase of riteseries.org.

All other printed music is used by permission through purchase of CCLI #11294600 All printed music from Gather was used by permission through purchase of onelicense.net License # A-700000 Fraction Reprinted under: OneLicense.net A703037 Text & music: John L. Bell A version of the Lord’s Prayer offered The New Zealand Prayer Book, from the Anglican Church in Aotearoa Fraction, Confession, & Absolution from Enriching Our Worship Affirmation from Shore to Shore Great Thanksgiving from: Iona Abbey Worship Prayers of the People a version from Women’s Uncommon Prayer pg.334 by Devon Anderson, 2000 Psalm from Psalms for Praying: An Invitation to Wholeness by Nan C. Merrill, 2007 Opening Collect from: Prayers for an Inclusive Church by Steven Shakespeare, 2009 Bulletin Image from: Josh Toupos, Cheap Grace or The Cost of Discipleship, https://amos37.com/cost/, 2013

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH PROGRESSIVE INCLUSIVE

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Proper XVIII September 8, 2019

Trinity Episcopal Church Progressive  Inclusive  Creative  Downtown 316 Adams Street, Toledo, OH  www.trinitytoledo.org

Trinity Pages Serving this week & Next: Sunday, September 8 9:00-9:45 Free Community Breakfast 10:00-11:15 Worship 11:15 Coffee & Conversation

My Brother’s Place Sanctuary back of Sanctuary

Monday, September 9 9:30-3:00 Next To New Shop Open

Lower-level

Tuesday, September 10 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 6:15-7:15 Admin Commission

Lower-level Walbridge Room

Wednesday, September 11 10:00-11:30 Staff Meeting 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 12:10-1:00 Midweek Eucharist

Staff Conference Rm Lower-level Chapel

Thursday, September 12 9:30-3:00 Next To New Shop Open 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 5:30-7:00 Finance Commission Mtg 7:00 Choir Rehearsal

Lower-level Lower-level Walbridge Room Choir Room

Friday, September 13 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 6:00-7:00 Food for Thought (PBJ Making)

Lower-level My Brother’s Place

Saturday, September 14 8:30-11:30 Next To New Fall-Switch 9:00-10:30 Men’s Bible Study

Trinity Offices Closed N2 Shop, Lower Level Rick's City Diner

Sunday, September 15 9:00-9:45 Free Community Breakfast 10:00-11:15 Worship 11:15 Coffee & Conversation

My Brother’s Place Sanctuary back of Sanctuary

9/7 Sheilah Wilson 9/25 Sue Smitley

Birthdays 9/18 Chelsea Schumacher 9/28 Mary Wabeke

9/21 Charles & Gail Abood

9/19 Kim Knuff 9/30 Brooke Aey

Anniversaries 9/28 Sue Smitley & Keith Sparrow

Every Sunday we come together to connect, grow and serve as we walk the way of love.

It takes many hands and hearts, and all are invited to get involved as soon as possible in ways that help grow your faith.

TODAY (9/8)

Next Week (9/15)

10:00 Reader Guild: Roberta Durham Bob Meeker Gary Franklin

10:00 Reader Guild: Elizabeth Cousino Nancy Colpaert Darrell Cousino

Chalice Guild: Scott Dibling Wayne North

Chalice Guild: Marcia O’Connor Jason Rahe

Altar Guild: Jamie Paul

Altar Guild: Sue Smitley

Bread Guild: Becky Roth

Bread Guild: Lucy Russell

Greeter Guild: Jeffrey Albright Paula Mayes

Greeter Guild: Bob Meeker TBD

Hospitality Guild: 9a Kim, Nancy, & Mike B. 11:15a Amy Burris

Hospitality Guild: 9a Fritz, Susan, Becky and Kelly 11:15a Lucy Russell

We in invite you to begin your Sunday worship with us at 9:00 upstairs in My Brother’s Place each week, as we gather to serve and share a meal with each other and members of the community. Eucharist will begin at 10:00 downstairs in the Sanctuary.

Toledo Streets Newspaper is one of Trinity’s current ministry partners, with whom we want to build a strong, long-term relationship. Here’s an introduction to the organization. In the next few weeks we’ll feature profiles of a few of the TSN vendors that you might see on the street or at Sunday morning breakfast.

On the face of it, TSN appears to simply be poor people selling newspapers, but it’s really so much more than that. It’s a small nonprofit with the huge vision of inspiring hope, fostering community, and cultivating change. It’s dedicated to putting resources (income, relationships, connection to social services, work/life skills, and hope) into the hands of Toledoans struggling with poverty.

Anyone is welcome to become a TSN vendor. Vendors set their own goals, selling locations and hours, while abiding by a code of conduct. They purchase copies of the monthly newspaper for 25¢ each, offer them to the public for a suggested minimum $1 donation, and keep the difference.

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Vendors receive income, training, and the sense of dignity, confidence and connection that can develop with their customers. They attend a weekly meeting over a shared meal where they’re treated with warmth and respect and experience genuine community with other vendors.

Customers receive a way to reach out with their dollars to help a homeless person directly and, over time, form a caring relationship.

People living on the margins receive opportunities for self-expression by offering articles and artwork for publication in the paper.

The community receives firsthand guidance in understanding the challenges faced by Toledoans on the lowest rung of the economic ladder.

TSN measures its success by the number of vendors who become financially independent and no longer need to peddle newspapers for income.

TSN relies on ad sales, fundraising events, grants and sponsors to fund the cost of producing the newspaper, which costs more than what the vendors pay for it. Trinity is proud to be a sponsoring partner of TSN. It’s work of community-building is a valuable ministry from which we can learn. If you have ideas about developing stronger ties between Trinity and TSN, talk with Amy Saylor or Becky Roth.

Becky Roth, Trinity Member

TODAY Sunday 9/8, 11:15 – Coffee & Conversation - Please join us for refreshments and fellowship following service in the back of the Sanctuary. All are welcome and wanted!

Saturday, 9/14, 9:00 Men’s Bible Study – Join Men’s Bible Study on Saturday at 9:00 for their monthly gathering to discuss the gospel. They meet on the second Saturday of each month at Rick’s City Diner, 5333 Monroe St. in west Toledo. This Bible study is open to all men of the Trinity community and their guests.

There are many times when it would be appropriate to reach out to Lisa including: -You or your loved one has been hospitalized -You or your loved one would like time to talk confidentially -You have a question about baptism, marriage, confirmation or membership -You would like to explore different ways of getting involved in our community -You would like to schedule coffee or a meal Lisa is available by phone or email and will respond as able; at lisa@trinitytoledo.org or by cell at (734)834-0132.

Sunday 9/15, 11:15, Worship Leader Introduction & Orientation If you have ever wondered why we do what we do in worship and/or are interested in becoming a part of our diverse worship leader team, please plan on joining us for a short conversation following worship this Sunday. Currently serving ushers, readers, & chalice bearers are all encouraged to attend. New members are encouraged to come!

Sunday 9/22, 9:00-2:30, Trinity Homecoming – Trinity welcomes everyone to our inaugural Homecoming celebration, with worship beginning at 9am with a continental breakfast and Eucharist at 10:00, both in the Sanctuary. The day will include community art, our blessing of Homeless Jesus, a catered lunch, live music, and special guest speaker, Erin Wiley, LPCC. Come find your home at Trinity!

Friday 9/27, 7:00, PB& J and Cabaret – Join us at Trinity Episcopal Church for a FREE show beginning at 7pm. In collaboration with THE Modern Dance Co. and our ministry partner, Food For Thought, this cabaret will highlight THE Company artists and vocal performers and collect donations of peanut butter or jelly for FFT’s Friday night sack-lunch making events!

Saturday 9/28, 8:00pm & Sunday, 9/29, 3:00pm, ACT’s Escaped Alone - Trinity’s building partner, Actors Collaborative Toledo, is presenting Escaped Alone in the Chapel on Sept. 28 at 8:00pm and Sept. 29 at 3:00pm . The show will be directed by Trinity’s own Jeffrey Albright; tickets can be purchased at act419.org.

Sunday 9/29, 5:00pm, Holden Evening Prayer - Trinity will hold our Holden Evening Prayer service at 5:00 on September 29, as Sunday morning accessibility to our building will be vastly limited with Toledo’s Race for the Cure events happening. We will still be serving our 9:00 community breakfast! You can find event information about Race for the Cure at http://www.infokomen.org/site.

Are you as big of a fan of Trinity’s Choir as we are???

We are so excited to welcome our beloved Canterbury Choir back to worship service on Sunday, September 15! Our choir strives to create significant, deep, and lasting spiritual relationships by breaching cultural, monetary, and gender identity barriers through all musical and artistic expressions. Our Canterbury Choir leads the music during the worship service on Sunday mornings.

Rehearsals are Thursdays at 7:00 in the Choir Room! All are invited to join!

During the months of September, October and November members of Trinity are invited to attend one of the 9 “Shining Our Light” Gatherings. The gatherings will be hosted by the members of the Annual Giving Team and will be designed for fellowship and conversation as we get to know each better, share our stories, and hear from one another how being a part of Trinity helps all of us shine the light of God’s love out into the world. Our actual Giving Campaign will not start until November, but these conversations, like everything we do, will be grounded in the belief that building up the Kinship of God is always the place from which we begin. And what better way than to spend some time sharing and hearing about how God is showing up in our lives.

Visit www.trinitytoledo.org to sign up for one of our “Shining Our Light” Gatherings.

September

October

November

Sept. 23 6:00

Oct. 7 6:00

Nov. 4 6:00

Sept. 24 6:00

Oct. 10 6:00

Nov. 13 6:00

Sept. 26 6:30

Oct. 24 6:30

Nov. 14 6:30

with the Hanys

with the Aboods with the Grefes

with the Hanys

with the Aboods

with the Grefes

with the Hanys

with the Aboods with the Grefes

Please remember those who have asked for our prayers: Sheilah Wilson Sandy Spang Stella Hallem Claire Wilson-Opfermann Susan Doyle O’Connor Dominic Shamas Gladys Johnson John L Johnson Tanya Webb Michelle Black Stephanie Dennis Joni Zechman Rose Smith Veronica Moss Ethel Mathey Heather Meyer Don Albright Sr. Tishie Bozeman Terry Kahler To have your name or the name of someone you love on the Prayer List, sign the prayer book at the Prayer Station.

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Welcome Flowers provided by: Schramm’s Flowers 3205 W. Central Ave. 419-535-0065