Trinity@316 Fifth Sunday of Easter - May 15, 2022

Trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE  INCLUSIVE 

CREATIVE  DOWNTOWN

The Fifth Sunday of Easter holy Eucharist

Trinity@316 

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May 15, 2022

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10:00am

 The Liturgy of the Word  Prelude

Like a River Glorious James Mountain/G.F. Handel with Handel’s “The Harmonious Blacksmith” (Grace Mauk) Arr. Marilynn Ham

Welcome

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

Opening Hymn

Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life

The Hymnal 1982 #487

Opening Statement Priest: People:

Alleluia! Christ is risen!

They are risen indeed! Alleluia!

Collect of the Day

Prayers for an Inclusive Church

Priest: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Priest: Let us pray. Eternal God, from whose gentle hands none can snatch us away: give us faith to believe that we are known and loved with a passion strong enough to bring the whole world back to you; through Jesus Christ, who is one with the source of life. Amen.

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The FIRST READING Reader:

Acts 11:1-18

A reading from the book of Acts.

Now the apostles and the believers who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also accepted the word of God. So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him, saying, "Why did you go to uncircumcised men and eat with them?" Then Peter began to explain it to them, step by step, saying, "I was in the city of Joppa praying, and in a trance I saw a vision.

There was something like a large sheet coming down from heaven, being lowered by its four corners; and it came close to me. As I looked at it closely I saw four-footed animals, beasts of prey, reptiles, and birds of the air. I also heard a voice saying to me, `Get up, Peter; kill and eat.' But I replied, `By no means, Lord; for nothing profane or unclean has ever entered my mouth.' But a second time the voice answered from heaven, `What God has made clean, you must not call profane.' This happened three times; then everything was pulled up again to heaven. At that very moment three men, sent to me from Caesarea, arrived at the house where we were. The Spirit told me to go with them and not to make a distinction between them and us. These six brothers also accompanied me, and we entered the man's house. He told us how he had seen the angel standing in his house and saying, `Send to Joppa and bring Simon, who is called Peter; he will give you a message by which you and your entire household will be saved.' And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them just as it had upon us at the beginning. And I remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said, `John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.' If then God gave them the same gift that he gave us when we believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could hinder God?" When they heard this, they were silenced. And they praised God, saying, "Then God has given even to the Gentiles the repentance that leads to life."

Reader: People:

The Psalm

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Psalm 148

Psalms for Praying

Please join in singing the Refrain each time it is repeated; the verses will be offered by the cantors.

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REFRAIN Praise the Blessed One! Give praise from the heavens, and from the ends of the earth! Give praise all you angels, angels of earth and of heaven! Give praise, sun and moon, give praise, all you shining stars! Give praise, all universes, the whole cosmos of Creation!

Praise the Blessed One! For through Love all was created And firmly fixed for ever and ever; Yes, the pattern of creation was established. Give praise to the Beloved, all the earth, all that swim in the deep, And all the winged ones in the air!

REFRAIN Give praise all mountains and hills, all trees and all minerals! Give praise all four-legged and all the creep on the ground! Leaders of the nations and all peoples, young and old, Give praise! United together in all your diversity, that peace and harmony might flourish on earth!

Let all people praise the Beloved, who is exalted in heaven and on earth; whose glory is above heaven and earth. For all are called to be friends, companions to the true Friend, giving their lives joyfully as co-creators and people of peace! Praises be to the Blessed One, the very Breath of our breath, the very Heart of our heart.

REFRAIN

The SECOND READING Reader:

Revelation 21:1-6

A reading from the Book of Revelation.

I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "See, the home of God is among mortals.

He will dwell with them as their God; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them; he will wipe every tear from their eyes.

Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away."

And the one who was seated on the throne said, "See, I am making all things new." Also he said, "Write this, for these words are trustworthy and true." Then he said to me, "It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from the spring of the water of life."

Reader: People:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

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Gradual

Over My Head

arr. Adam & Matt Podd

Over my head I hear music in the air (repeat x3) There music be a joy somewhere Over my head I hear singing everywhere (repeat x3) There music be a joy somewhere Over my head I hear music in the air Over my head I hear singing everywhere Over my head I hear music in the air There must be a joy, there must be a joy, there must be a joy somewhere!

The Gospel Deacon: People:

John 13:31-35 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to John.

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

At the last supper, when Judas had gone out, Jesus said, "Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. If God has been glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself and will glorify him at once. Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me; and as I said to the Jews so now I say to you, 'Where I am going, you cannot come.' I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."

Deacon: People:

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

Affirmation of FAITH

From Shore to Shore

The congregation is invited to join.

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.

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Prayers of the People Intercessor: People:

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Intercessor:

Gathered at the empty tomb, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation. God of Easter gladness, invigorate us with the good news of freedom to choosing a path of love and new life. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of Easter rebirth, renew creation with rain, warmth, wonder and a creator’s love. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of Easter everywhere, charge and challenge leaders of all nations to be servants and peacemakers. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of Easter joy, surprise, amaze, and comfort all who seek healing.

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of Easter people, hear the prayers of this community on this and every day. At this time, we invite your own prayers, silently or aloud. (silence) Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of Easter presence, protect those who serve and work in dangerous conditions at home and abroad. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of Easter promises, invite us into the hope and joy of eternal life. We celebrate the life and witness of all the saints you have called by name. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Into your hands, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through your risen Son, Jesus the Christ. Amen.

THE PEACE Deacon: People:

The peace of the Lord be always with you.

And also with you.

Announcements Offertory Invitation To give online, visit www.trinitytoledo.org/online-giving/, choose GIVE NOW and Sunday, May 15. You can also text the word “Give” to 419-OMG-LOVE (419-664-5683) to make your weekly offering.

Loose offerings can be deposited in our Giving Box stationed at the back of the sanctuary.

Offertory

Beautiful City (Trinity Music Team) 6

Stephen Schwartz from Godspell

 The Liturgy of the Table  The Great Thanksgiving Celebrant: All: Celebrant: All: Celebrant: All:

A Wee Worship Book, Iona Community

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 God thanks and praise.

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

Grayson Warren Brown

They

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 his guests.

On their last night together, 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 is 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 to each other, and proclaim the mystery of faith: Celebrant and People Christ has died.

Christ is risen.

Christ will come again.

We ask that these signs of your love be filled with the fullness of Jesus. Let that same love 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. Amen.

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray

New Zealand Prayerbook

Eternal Spirit, Earth-maker, Pain-bearer, Life-giver, Source of all that is and that shall be, Father and Mother of us all, Loving God, in whom is heaven: The hallowing of your name echo through the universe!

The way of your justice be followed by the peoples of the world!

Your heavenly will be done by all created beings!

Your commonwealth of peace and freedom sustain our hope and come on earth.

With the bread we need for today, feed us.

In the hurts we absorb from one another, forgive us.

In times of temptation and test, strengthen us.

From trials too great to endure, spare us.

From the grip of all that is evil, free us.

For you reign in the glory of the power that is love, now and forever. Amen.

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.

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Invitation to Communion Please be seated until you are invited to come forward to receive communion. Please let us know if you would like the bread brought to you or if you would like a gluten free option.

Communion Hymn

Where She Leads Me

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LEVAS #144

Communion Hymn

In the Lord I’ll Be Ever Thankful

The Post Communion Prayer

(Please stand as you are able.)

Taize #47

Celebrant: Let us pray.

Jesus, we have feasted on the bread of life. Together we have tasted the love of your kin-dom here on earth. In your risen power you have united us with all of those who have come before us, those gathered with us here, and with those yet to find their way to this table of love set and ready to welcome all. May the sense of a new heaven and a new earth strengthen and renew us today and in the days to come. Now send us out into the world to do the work you have given us to do in the name of our loving, liberating life-giving God. 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.

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Sending Hymn

Soon and Very Soon Soon and very soon, we are goin’ to see the King.

Soon and very soon we are goin’ to see the King Soon and very soon, we are goin’ to see the King.

Hallelujah, hallelujah, we’re goin’ to see the King.

No more cryin’ there, we are goin’ to see the King.

No more cryin’ there, we are goin’ to see the King.

No more cryin’ there, we are goin’ to see the King.

Hallelujah, hallelujah, we’re goin’ to see the King.

No more dyin’ there, we are goin’ to see the King.

No more dyin’ there, we are goin’ to see the King.

No more dyin’ there, we are goin’ to see the King.

Hallelujah, hallelujah, we’re going to see the King.

Soon and very soon, we are goin’ to see the King.

Soon and very soon we are goin’ to see the King Soon and very soon, we are goin’ to see the King.

Hallelujah, hallelujah, we’re goin’ to see the King.

Dismissal Deacon: People:

Alleluia! Alleluia! Let us go forth in the power of the Risen Christ!

Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia!

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LEVAS #14

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, Karen Keune & Jamie Paul

Parish Staff The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray, Rector Heather Meyer, Director of Operations and Community Development Chelsie Cree, Director of Music and The Arts Grace Mauk, Trinity@316 Accompanist, Brian Buckner, Trinity@Home Accompanist Lynzi Miller, Communications Coordinator ADDITIONAL RESOURCES & COPYRIGHT INFO: Collect of the Day: Prayers for an Inclusive Church, Steven Shakespeare.

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

Psalm: Psalms for Praying, Nan Merrill.

The Great Thanksgiving: A Wee Worship Book, Iona Community.

Lord’s Prayer: New Zealand Prayerbook.

Bulletin Image: Photo shared by The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray.

Fraction, Breaking of the Bread: Enriching Our Worship.

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 permission through purchase of CCLI Copyright license #20577215 Size B Streaming License #20577284 Size B Secular music permission through purchase of CCS WORSHIPcast Copyright license #13190 All printed music from Gather permission through purchase of onelicense.net License # A-700000

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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. Email Lisa at lisa@trinitytoledo.org or visit our website (www.trinitytoledo.org) to sign up to serve as a Worship Leader.

Please remember those who have asked for our prayers:

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Sheilah Wilson Helen Paolucci Charlotte Riley Valerie Norris Dave Newcomb

Dennis Kanfield Sean Beonka Fizer, Josiah Tate & Kamyia Bob Bishop

Please remember those who have recently died: Jana Marie Bishop Kyle Beroske To add your name or the name of someone you love on the Prayer List, please email trinity@trinitytoledo.org.

Birthdays 5/3 Karen Johnson-Webb 5/5 Lois Nelson 5/19 Ella Meyer 5/24 Doug Johnson 5/28 Jeanne Coleman Anniversaries

5/4 Toni Kelly 5/6 Amy Saylor 5/20 Norah Melden 5/24 Sherre Smith 5/31 Becky Roth

5/5 Becky Koskinen 5/19 Heather Meyer 5/21 Reuben Bueche 5/25 Laurie Atwood

5/28 Amy Saylor & Dennis Degnan To add your birthday or anniversary to our list, please email trinity@trinitytoledo.org.

Wednesday, 5/18, 5:00pm, COVID Bell Tolling - We will join Trinity Cathedral and other parishes in the Diocese of Ohio as we mark the 1 million U.S. lives lost to COVID-19, by tolling our bell 1,000 times, once for every thousand lives lost. Weather permitting, we will livestream this solemn remembrance on our Facebook page. Priest Lisa will offer prayers during the tolling. We invite you to come spend time in community with us.

Sunday, 5/22, 6:30pm, Trinity Book Club - Trinity’s Book Club will gather next Sunday, May 22nd at 6:30pm to discuss Honor by Thrity Umrigar. Our gathering will be hybrid style, gathering both in-person and on Zoom! We hope you consider picking up a copy of the book and joining us!!! Visit our website (www.trinitytoledo.org) to sign up!!!

Tuesday, 5/24, 10:00am, Trinity Food Pantry - Trinity Episcopal Church has partnered with Food For Thought to offer a monthly food pantry! Spread the word and come down to Trinity (316 Adams Street) on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 10:00-12:00pm! If you are interested in volunteering at a pantry, please contact Heather Meyer (heather@trinitytoledo.org) in the office.

Sunday, 6/5, All-Parish Game Day – Immediately following Trinity@316 worship on June 5th, head upstairs to My Brother’s Place for our All-Parish Game Day! Bring your favorite board game or come enjoy the games that will be available! We’ll share in a potluck style meal – food sign-up sheets will be in the back of the sanctuary for the next few Sundays, see Kim Henkel or Bradley Baker to sign up!

Tuesday, 6/7, 7:00pm, Welcome to Trinity – Join us on June 7th at 7:00pm for a relaxed time of introductions, sharing stories and answering questions of what it means to be a part of the “Episcopal branch of the Jesus movement.” Register on our website. This evening is open to all and especially for those new to Trinity and interested in finding out more about our ministry and exploring what it might mean to join.

Thursday, 6/16, 9:00am, TSN Vendor Lunch Team – Consider signing up for our June Toledo Street’s Vendor Lunch Team!! Trinity will provide the meal for Toledo Street’s vendors on Thursday, June 16th and we need YOUR help! We will purchase the food but we need 4-5 volunteers to help prepare the meal and deliver it to the Toledo Streets Office. There is still space on our vendor lunch team – sign up on our website!!!