Trinity@316 - Christ the King Sunday - Nov. 21, 2021

Trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE  Inclusive 

CREATIVE  DOWNTOWN

Christ the King Sunday Last Sunday After Pentecost

Baptism of Madigan Fry

Trinity@316 

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November 21, 2021

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11:00am

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 either walk through the doors of a big gothic-looking church in downtown Toledo, or tune in to Trinity@Home on line, 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 in this community and this world- we believe we are better and love more when diversity is celebrated and the bounds of God’s love are stretched wide.

This bulletin is a guide to accompany you through the “liturgy”- meaning the “work of the people”- which is how our tradition approaches worship. It does indeed take a village bringing all of its gifts together to create our expression of gratitude and devotion week after week.

Here is a quick little guide to help you follow along as we worship together: • • •

Italicized Print = singing Bold Print = everyone is invited to join in reciting a prayer/reading Bold & Italicized Print = everyone is invited to join in singing.

Welcome Home!

May you never forget you are loved, Lisa The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray, Rector www.trinitytoledo.org

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 The Liturgy of the Word  Prelude

Somebody Bigger than You and I (Bradley Baker & Grace Mauk, piano)

Welcome Opening Song

Johnny Lange, Hy Heath & Sonny Burke

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

All Are Welcome

(Please stand as you are able)

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Marty Haugen

Collect of the Day Leader: People: Leader:

Prayers for an Inclusive Church

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.

You who are, who were, who are to come, before whose judgement all fades away that is not love: save us from the violence that seeks to claim our hearts so we might hear a different voice and belong to you in truth, through Jesus Christ, the wounded king of all.

Amen.

The Reading Reader:

Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 A reading from Daniel.

As I watched, thrones were set in place, and an Ancient One took his throne, his clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames, and its wheels were burning fire. A stream of fire issued and flowed out from his presence. A thousand thousands served him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood attending him. The court sat in judgment, and the books were opened.

As I watched in the night visions, I saw one like a human being coming with the clouds of heaven. And he came to the Ancient One and was presented before him. To him was given dominion and glory and kingship, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not pass away, and his kingship is one that shall never be destroyed.

Reader: People:

Gradual

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Lead Me, Lord

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LEVAS #251

THE GOSPEL

John 18:33-37

Deacon: People:

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to John.

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus answered, “Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?” Pilate replied, “I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you done?” Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here.” Pilate asked him, “So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth.

Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.”

Deacon: People:

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

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THE BAPTISM Madigan Nicole Fry

THE PRESENTATION AND EXAMINATION Book of Common Prayer #301 (The family, candidate, and Godparents will now stand.)

The Priest says: The candidate for Holy Baptism will now be presented.

Madigan is presented by parents and Godparents: We present Madigan Nicole Fry to receive the sacrament of baptism.

The Priest asks parents and Godparents: Will you be responsible for seeing that she is brought up in the Christian faith and life?

Parents and Godparents: I will, with God’s help.

Priest: Will you by your prayers and witness help her to grow into the full expression of who she is made in the image of God? Parents and Godparents: I will, with God’s help.

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Then the Priest asks the following questions of the parents & godparents on behalf of the child.

Question: Answer: Question:

Do you renounce the forces of evil in this world and all the spiritual forces that reject God’s goodness and love?

I renounce them.

Answer:

Do you renounce the systems of oppression in this world which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God? I renounce them.

Question: Answer:

Do you renounce all desires that draw you from the love of God? I renounce them.

Question: Answer:

Do you turn to Jesus Christ and the Way of love he invites us to live?

I do.

Question: Answer:

Do you put your trust in his grace and love?

I do.

Question: Answer:

Do you promise to follow this Way of Love?

I do.

The Priest addresses the congregation, saying: Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support Madigan in her life in Christ?

People: We will.

(The congregation is invited to stand.)

RENEWAL OF BAPTISMAL VOW Book of Common Prayer pg. 304 Priest: Let us join together and renew our own baptismal covenant.

Do you believe in God the Father?

People: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

Priest: People:

Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.

He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.

He descended to the dead.

On the third day he rose again.

He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

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Priest: People:

Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

Priest:

Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?

I will, with God’s help.

People: Priest: People: Priest: People: Priest: People: Priest: People:

Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?

I will, with God’s help.

Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?

I will, with God’s help.

Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?

I will, with God’s help.

Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?

I will, with God’s help.

PRAYERS FOR THE CANDIDATE

Book of Common Prayer #305

Priest:

And now let us pray for the candidate for baptism.

Leader:

Deliver her O Lord, from the way of sin and death.

Lord, hear our prayer.

People: Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People:

Open her heart to your grace and truth.

Lord, hear our prayer.

Fill her with your holy and life-giving Spirit.

Lord, hear our prayer.

Keep her in the faith and communion of your holy Church.

Lord, hear our prayer.

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Leader: People:

Teach her to love others in the power of the Spirit.

Lord, hear our prayer.

Leader: People:

Send her into the world in witness to your love.

Lord, hear our prayer.

Leader: People:

Bring her to the fullness of your peace and glory.

Lord, hear our prayer.

The Priest says: Grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death of Jesus Christ your Son may live in the power of his resurrection and look for him to come again in glory; who lives and reigns now and forever. Amen.

THANKSGIVING OVER THE WATER The Priest pours the water into the baptismal font.

Priest: People: Priest: People:

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

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

We thank you, Almighty God, for the gift of water.

Over it the Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation. Through it you led the children of Israel out of their bondage in Egypt into the land of promise.

In it your Son Jesus received the baptism of John and was anointed by the Holy Spirit as the Messiah, the Christ, to lead us, through his death and resurrection, from the bondage of sin into everlasting life. We thank you, Father, for the water of Baptism. In it we are buried with Christ in his death. By it we share in his resurrection. Through it we are reborn by the Holy Spirit. Therefore in joyful obedience to your Son, we bring into his fellowship those who come to him in faith, baptizing them in the Name of the Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer.

At the following words, the Priest touches the water.

Now sanctify this water, we pray you, by the power of your Holy Spirit, that those who here are cleansed from sin and born again may continue for ever in the risen life of Jesus Christ our Savior. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

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THE BAPTISM Book of Common Prayer #307 The family (and Godparents) come to the font, presenting the candidate.

The candidate is presented to the Priest who pours water on the candidate saying: Madigan, I baptize you in the Name of the Creator, Redeemer & Sustainer Amen.

The Priest marks the forehead of the candidate with the sign of the cross using chrism oil saying: Madigan you are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ’s own for ever. Amen.

A baptism candle is then lit from the Paschal candle and handed to the Godparents.

Madigan, receive the light of Christ. Amen.

(Family is invited to return to their seats.)

Priest: Let us pray. Gracious God, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit you have bestowed upon this your child the gift of eternal love and have raised her to the new life of grace. Sustain her, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give her an inquiring mind and a discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, spirits to know and love you, and the gifts of joy and wonder in all your works. Amen.

Priest:

Let us welcome the newly baptized.

THE PEACE Deacon: People:

The Peace of the Lord be always with you.

And also with you.

Announcements Sharing our Trinity Story

The Rev. Dcn. Megan Allen

Prayer Over 2021 Pledge Commitments Gracious and loving God, Giver of all that is good, true, beautiful and life-giving: This year’s pledges and the hearts of the people who offer them do so embracing Radical Transformation as a way of living in the world. Each pledge represents one aspect of who and how we want to be as individuals and a community in the year ahead.

May these commitments grow us spiritually and keep us mindful of the work we are called to do as brothers, sisters and non-binary siblings in Christ, loving our neighbor as ourselves. May we see them as our offering to you, sacred and holy, yet earthy and filled with possibilities.

May we embrace radical transformation in the year to come, in such a way that all we do in ministry spills out into the streets as an expression of your love in and for the world.

Amen.

(Adapted from a prayer by, The Rt. Rev. Greg Rickels Diocese of Olympia) 9

Offertory INVITATION To give online, visit www.trinitytoledo.org/online-giving/, choose GIVE NOW and Sunday, November 21. You can also text the word “Give” to 419-OMG-LOVE (419-664-5683) to make your weekly offering.

This season we will not “pass the plate” at the time of the offertory; offerings can be deposited in our Giving Box stationed at the back of the sanctuary.

Offertory

You Will Be Found (Trinity Music Team)

Lord’s Prayer

from Dear Evan Hanson Pasek & Paul, arr. Mac Huff version by J. Manny Santiago

The congregation is invited to join.

Our Parent, who is among us, blessed be your Creation.

May your reign be a reality here on earth.

May we become more interested in building your kin-dom here and now than in waiting for it to come down from above.

Let us share our bread with those who hunger.

Let us learn to forgive as well as to receive forgiveness.

Help us through the time of temptation, delivering us from all evil.

For ours are the eternal blessings that you pour upon the earth. Amen.

Blessing

May the rain fall off your shoulders when you’re caught in a storm.

When the frost comes a callin’ may it find you safe and warm.

May your place be set, and may your promises be kept.

And may you never forget that you are loved.

Sending Hymn

Soon and Very Soon

Soon and very soon we are goin' to see the King (x3), Hallelujah, Hallelujah, we are goin' to see the King!

No more cryin' there we are goin' to see the King (x3), Hallelujah, Hallelujah, we are goin' to see the King!

No more dyin' there we are goin' to see the King (x3) Hallelujah, Hallelujah, we are goin' to see the King!

Soon and very soon we are goin' to see the King (x3) Hallelujah, Hallelujah, we are goin' to see the King!

Dismissal Deacon: People:

Let us go forth to love and serve the Lord.

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LEVAS II #14

Beloved Friends, Today, as we near the end of our 2021 Pledge Drive, I am thinking about “imaginal cells” as a powerful metaphor describing who we are called to be as a loving, liberating, life-giving community of faith.

Imaginal cells are the ones responsible for creating the incredible process of metamorphosis which occurs when a caterpillar changes into a butterfly. Initially, each of the imaginal cells operates as a single-cell organism – entirely independent of one another. And then, at a certain point something shifts, and they are no longer independent but interdependent, connecting with each other as they become the genetic directors of the metamorphosis of the caterpillar. In short, it is this connected power of these imaginal cells that create the miracle, the radical transformation of the caterpillar into a butterfly.

Over the past four weeks we have used the image of a butterfly and the words of “radical transformation” to invite our community into a season of reflection and then action in hopes of garnering pledges of support for the year to come.

We have heard- during both services- Trinity@Home and Trinity@316 (our in-person worship) powerful impact stories from our membership. And while each has been beautiful in its uniqueness they seem deeply connected not unlike imaginal cells.

Each of us has walked in through those red doors or tuned into Trinity@Home at some point looking for something. We come from all walks of life; some with church backgrounds, some without. Some with good religious experiences, some, not so much. And yet, just like the imaginal cells in a caterpillar at some point, for those of us who have found a spiritual homesomething has stirred inside us- moving us away from our individual selves and into deep and transformative connections with each other.

I once heard someone describe Trinity as the “church for people who thought they needed to give up on church.” I love that description. I think that is what Jesus wants of us the most- a community focused on creating a place of belonging and deep connection for all.

To do that work we need your imaginal cells to connect with all of our imaginal cells so that together, with God’s love, we can continue to be radically transformed, courageous, generous and joyful. If you have not already offered your pledge, your “yes”, your sign of support for who and how we strive to be in the world in the year to come, please consider doing that today!

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2022 (goals) 85

2022 (current) 47

167,950

202,244

206,266

127,168

2,950

2,624

2,560

2,427

2,765

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2018

2019

2020

2021

# of Pledges

61

53

64

Total $ Pledged

152,339

156,354

Average Pledge

2,497

New Pledges

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And may you never forget that you are loved,

Lisa

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Trinity’s Daily Bread- As a community of faith, we are called to love and be loved; to serve and be served, to give and to receive.

In short, we don’t want anyone to “fall behind or drop out.” In this season of connecting in new ways, we are introducing Trinity’s Daily Bread. Please let us know if you need prayer, assistance or connection by filling out our Daily Bread form on our website, www.trinitytoledo.org!

Trinity Episcopal Church Vestry Leadership Donna Steppe, Sr. Warden, Jeffrey Albright, Jr. Warden Leah Reed, Clerk, Gary Franklin, Treasurer Dennis Degnan, Becky Koskinen, Fritz Hany, Bob Meeker & Jamie Paul

Parish Staff The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray, Rector The Rev. Megan Allen, Transitional Deacon, Curate Heather Meyer, Director of Operations and Community Development Chelsie Cree, Choir Director Grace Mauk, Trinity@316 Accompanist, Brian Buckner, Trinity@Home Accompanist Lynzi Miller, Next To New Manager & Communications Coordinator ADDITIONAL RESOURCES & COPYRIGHT INFO: Collect of the Day from: Prayers for an Inclusive Church by Steven Shakespeare, 2009.

Readings and Gospel from: Revised Common Lectionary: lectionarypage.net, 2021.

Psalm: From Psalms for Praying © 2007 Nan C. Merrill. Reprinted with permission of the publisher Continuum International Publishing Group www.PsalmsForPraying.com.

Baptism, Renewal of Baptismal Vows, Prayers for the Candidate: from The Book of Common Prayer.

Lord’s Prayer: version by J. Manny Santiago Bulleting Image: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1371254; The image is released free of copyrights under Creative Commons CC0. We are permitted to download, modify, distribute, and use the image royalty free, even in commercial applications. Attribution is not required.

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.

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