Trinity Sunday - June 7, 2020

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June 7, 2020 10:00am

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Opening SONG

Let It Start In Me Bill and Gloria Gaither (Nate Leonard, Director of Music & the Arts and Larry Meyer, Trinity member)

There's a dawn arising on a brand new day There's a strong wind stirring 'cross the ancient graves, There's a voice that's calling 'will you be set free?', There's a change a coming, Let it start in me REFRAIN: Let it start in me, Let it start in me There's a change a coming, Let it start in me There's a fire that's burning sweeping 'cross this land, There's a heat consuming every evil plan There is gold emerging from refining flame, There's a diamond sparkling Where there once was shame There's a revolution cavaliering o'er the sea, We all know it's coming people must be free Feel the tides feel the tides a changing, Hear the waves roll in Let this revolution wash away our sin REFRAIN There's a storm a brewing , There's the sound of rain, When the thunder's rumbling 'cross the thirsty plain, Let the drought be over if we just believe that the rains are coming REFRAIN

Welcome

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

Opening Collect Celebrant: People: Celebrant:

Martin Luther King Jr.'s Prayer for the Church The Work of The People (TWOTP)

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.

Lord…We thank you for your church, founded upon your Word, that challenges us to do more than sing and pray, but go out and work as though the very answer to our prayers depended on us and not upon you. Help us to realize that humanity was created to shine like the stars and live on through all eternity. Keep us, we pray, in perfect peace. Help us to walk together, pray together, sing together, and live together until that day when all God’s children - Black, White, Red, Brown and Yellow - will rejoice in one common band of humanity in the reign of our Lord and of our God, we pray. Amen 2

FIRST Reading Reader:

Genesis 1: 1 – 2:4a A reading from Genesis

Read by Becky Koskinen

In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. And God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from the darkness. God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day.

And God said, “Let there be a dome in the midst of the waters, and let it separate the waters from the waters.” So God made the dome and separated the waters that were under the dome from the waters that were above the dome. And it was so. God called the dome Sky. And there was evening and there was morning, the second day.

And God said, “Let the waters under the sky be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear.” And it was so. God called the dry land Earth, and the waters that were gathered together he called Seas. And God saw that it was good. Then God said, “Let the earth put forth vegetation: plants yielding seed, and fruit trees of every kind on earth that bear fruit with the seed in it.” And it was so. The earth brought forth vegetation: plants yielding seed of every kind, and trees of every kind bearing fruit with the seed in it. And God saw that it was good. And there was evening and there was morning, the third day.

And God said, “Let there be lights in the dome of the sky to separate the day from the night; and let them be for signs and for seasons and for days and years, and let them be lights in the dome of the sky to give light upon the earth.” And it was so. God made the two great lights— the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night—and the stars. God set them in the dome of the sky to give light upon the earth, to rule over the day and over the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good. And there was evening and there was morning, the fourth day.

And God said, “Let the waters bring forth swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the dome of the sky.” So God created the great sea monsters and every living creature that moves, of every kind, with which the waters swarm, and every winged bird of every kind. And God saw that it was good. God blessed them, saying, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the waters in the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth.” And there was evening and there was morning, the fifth day.

And God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures of every kind: cattle and creeping things and wild animals of the earth of every kind.” And it was so. God made the wild animals of the earth of every kind, and the cattle of every kind, and everything that creeps upon the ground of every kind. And God saw that it was good.

Then God said, “Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness; and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the wild animals of the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps upon the earth.”

So God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.

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God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the air and over every living thing that moves upon the earth.” God said, “See, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit; you shall have them for food. And to every beast of the earth, and to every bird of the air, and to everything that creeps on the earth, everything that has the breath of life, I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so. God saw everything that he had made, and indeed, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.

Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all their multitude. And on the seventh day God finished the work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all the work that he had done. So God blessed the seventh day and hallowed it, because of it God rested from all the work that he had done in creation.

These are the generations of the heavens and the earth when they were created.

Reader: People:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

PSALm

Psalm 8

From Psalms for Praying

(Offered by Jobst Choral Scholars) The congregation is invited to sing the last two lines of every stanza (in bold); the notes provided follow the soprano part.

O Love, my / Beloved, How powerful is your Name in all the / earth!

You, whose glory is sung in / heaven By the angels and / saints.

Who with the / innocence And spontaneity of a / child, Confound those who are mighty and / proud, You comfort the unloving and / fearful.

When I look up at the heavens, at the work of Love’s cre- /ation, At the infinite variety of your / Plan, What is woman that You rejoice in / her, And man that You do delight in / him?

You have made us in your / image, You fill us with your / Love; You have made us co-creators of the / earth! guardians of the / planet!

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To care for all your / creatures, To tend the land, the sea, and the air we / breathe; All that You have / made, You have placed in our / hands.

O Love, my Be- / loved, How powerful is your Name in all the / earth!

SECOND READING Reader:

2 Corinthians 13:11-13 A reading from Second Corinthians

Read by Gerry Wilson

Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Put things in order, listen to my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.

Reader: People:

Gradual

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

As the Deer

Martin J. Nystrom

(Ashley Kelly, guest musician)

As the deer panteth for the water, so my soul longeth after thee.

You alone are my heart’s desire, and I long to worship thee.

You alone are my strength my shield. To you alone may my spirit yield.

You alone are my heart’s desire, and I long to worship thee.

You’re my friend and you are my brother even though you are a King. I love you more than any other, so much more than anything.

You alone are my strength my shield. To you alone may my spirit yield.

You alone are my heart’s desire, and I long to worship thee.

THE GOSPEL Celebrant: People:

Matthew 28: 16-20 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you, Lord Christ.

The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Celebrant: People:

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

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Sermon

Becky Roth, Trinity Member Licensed Lay Preacher

An Affirmation of Faith

The Iona Abbey Book of Worship Led by Sue Smitley Please join the leader in sharing the words of this Affirmation of Faith

We believe that God is present in the darkness before dawn; in the waiting and uncertainty where fear and courage join hands, conflict and caring link arms, and the sun rises over barbed wire.

We believe in a with-us God who sits down in our midst to share our humanity.

We affirm a faith that takes us beyond the safe place:

into action, into vulnerability and into the streets.

We commit ourselves to work for change and put ourselves on the line; to bear responsibility, take risks, live powerfully and face humiliation; to stand with those on the edge; to choose life and be used by the Spirit for God's new community of hope.

Amen.

The Prayers of the People Intercessor: People: Intercessor: People: Intercessor: People: Intercessor: People: Intercessor: People:

Led by Becky Randall & Karen Keune Based on liturgy designed by the Iona Community & Eggs & Ashes Please join us in sharing the response written in bold.

Spirit of fire, inflame in us a passion for justice and equality: That we may know the cleansing of our prejudices and fears and proclaim your freedom boldly, caressing your Earth with humility.

Spirit of compassion, infuse us with your longings for wholeness and deep joy: That we may reach out to those who are hurting and alienated, enfolding one another with your love and tenderness.

Spirit of wisdom, be within us in our journeying, gently guiding us along living, giving paths: That we may be led towards transformation and new beginnings in our world.

Spirit of gentleness, touch us anew, releasing in us all that we are afraid of in this uncertain time: That we may know your acceptance of us, and freely accept and embrace others.

Spirit of power, hold us in our powerlessness:

That we may know your strength and become a voice for the voiceless, healing for

the wounded and empowerment for the weak, and lost, and confused.

Intercessor: People:

Spirit of judgement, be tender with us and show us your mercy: That we may humbly learn of you and not be afraid to be your prophets in the world.

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Intercessor: People: Intercessor: People:

Spirit of comfort, draw near to us in all grief, confusion and pain; in your graciousness, bring hope, consolation and renewal, That many may look inside and out and discover you in the midst.

Spirit of dance, be our playfulness and source of deep joy, That we may leap and laugh and enter moments of new life as we work to breathe deeply again. Give us confidence in life and assurance in death. In God’s many names we pray, AMEN.

Closing Collect: (offered by Presiding Bishop, Michael Curry) God of all power and love, we give thanks for your unfailing presence and the hope you provide in times of uncertainty and loss. Send your Holy Spirit to enkindle in us your holy fire.

Revive us to live as Christ’s body in the world: a people who pray, worship, learn, break bread, share life, heal neighbors, bear good news, seek justice, rest and grow in the Spirit. Wherever and however we gather, unite us in common prayer and send us in common mission, that we and the whole creation might be restored and renewed, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Confession of Sin & Absolution

Celtic tradition from Iona Community

Leader: People:

Let us confess our sins.

To you Lord, all hearts are open, no secrets are hidden.

Forgive our secret sins; Forgive our habitual sins; Forgive our unnoticed sins; Our sins against ourselves, Our sins against others, Our sins against you.

Lord, let our memory provide no shelter for bitterness against another.

Lord, let our minds provide no foothold for prejudice against another.

Lord, let our hearts provide no harbor for hatred of another.

Lord, let our attitudes be no associate in the condemnation of another.

Lord, let our tongues be no accomplice in the judgment of another.

Leader:

Almighty God, who forgives all who truly repent, have mercy on us.

Pardon and deliver us from all our sins, confirm and strengthen us is all goodness, and keep us in life eternal. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

The Peace Celebrant: People:

The Peace of the Lord be always with you.

And also with you.

Announcements & Blessing of Our 2020 High School graduates Taylor Tennant Jackson W. Grefe

Graduated from Toledo Technology Academy Graduated from Whitmer High School

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Offertory A virtual offering plate, titled Sunday, June 7 Offering, has been created on our website’s Online Giving page. Through this online resource, you can make a regular Sunday offering or a pledge contribution. www.trinitytoledo.org/online-giving/

Offertory

In Bright Mansions (Jobst Choral Scholars)

Arr. Roland Carter

In bright mansions above Lord, I wan’ t’ live up yonder In bright mansions above…

My mother’s gone to glory I wan’ t’ go there too Lord, I wan’ t’ live up yonder In bright mansions above…

In my Father’s house are many mansions.

If it were not so, I would have told you…

Lord’s Prayer

Version by Parker Palmer The congregation is invited to join.

Heavenly Father, heavenly Mother, Holy and blessed is your true name.

We pray for your reign of peace to come, We pray that your good will be done, Let heaven and earth become one.

Give us this day the bread we need, Give it to those who have none.

Let forgiveness flow like a river between us,

Blessing

Led by Alice Todd From each one to each one.

Lead us to holy innocence Beyond the evil of our days — Come swiftly Mother, Father, come.

For yours is the power and the glory and the mercy: Forever your name is All in One. Amen.

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 Song

Be Still My Soul (Jobst Choral Scholars)

Dismissal Leader: People:

Jane Laurie Borthwick

Led by Ella Meyer & Roz Dougherty Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

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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, Roberta Durham, Jr. Warden Leah Reed, Clerk, Jane Bueche, Treasurer, Jeffrey Albright, Dennis Degnan, Fritz Hany, Bob Meeker & Jamie Paul

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 Additional Resources & Copyright Info:

Opening Collect: Martin Luther King Jr.'s Prayer for the Church used with subscription permission through The Work of the People, Liturgy Project) https://www.theworkofthepeople.com Readings and Gospel from: Revised Common Lectionary: lectionarypage.net, 2020.

Psalm: Psalms for Praying: An Invitation for Wholeness, Nan Merrill, Continuum International Publishing, 2003 Prayers of the People: Based on liturgy designed by the Iona Community & Eggs & Ashes.

An Affirmation of Faith from: the Iona Community - The Iona Abbey Book of Worship.

Absolution and Confession from: Enriching our Worship, Church Publishing Lord’s Prayer, transliteration by Parker Palmer Bulletin Image: Thanks to Belinda Fewings for sharing their work on Unsplash.

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 #11294600 All printed music from Gather permission through purchase of onelicense.net License # A-700000

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Trinity Sunday

June 7 2020

TODAY 6/7, 11:00am, Virtual Coffee Hour – We will offer a 30-minute virtual coffee hour following our 10:00 online worship service. You can find the Zoom connection information at www.trinitytoledo.org/virtual-coffeehour/.

Tuesday 6/9, 9:00pm, Evening Exhale - Join us Tuesday night at 9PM on Facebook for our final Evening Exhale, a time to relax our bodies and calm our spirits before bed. Choreographer, Dominic Glover from Modern Dance Co., will lead us in a series of stretches and holding poses that can be performed nightly before bed. You can access the video throughout the week on our website https://www.trinitytoledo.org/trinity-at-home/eveningexhale/.

Wednesday 6/10, 7:00pm, Lectio Divina – Each Wednesday evening from 7:00-8:00PM we will engage with the Scriptures, together reading a portion of the Gospel text for the upcoming Sunday and enjoy a time of reflection, sharing, silence, and prayer. You can find the Zoom dial-in information on our website www.trinitytoledo.org/lectio-divina/

Friday 6/12, 9:00pm, Compline – Every Friday evening we will round off our day and prepare for a quiet night with a Compline Zoom evening prayer. You can find the Zoom dial-in information on our website www.trinitytoledo.org/compline/. All are welcome and wanted.

Please remember those who have asked for our prayers:

Judy Moon Angel Tristan Kim Buehler Wagoner Family Alexis Bueche-Hall

Dianne Swartz Janet Charlotte Preston Tishie Bozeman Sarah

Tammy Brian Russell Rhonda & Wealthy Sheilah Wilson Carol Gray Betty Brenda JP Jackie, Beth & Greyden

Joy Dunn Jeff Habib Jack Marie

To add your name or the name of someone you love on the Prayer List, please email lynzi@trinitytoledo.org.

Birthdays

6/2 Becky Randall 6/7 Jeffrey Albright 6/12 Marcia O’Connor 6/28 Michael Lowrey 6/30 Lindsey Melden

Anniversaries

6/2 Leah Reed 6/7 Judy Stone-Gaynor 6/13 Sheryl Zeigler 6/28 Mary Toneff 6/30 Ayden Tennant

6/3 Grace Hirt 6/11 Nick Zurawski 6/14 Melinda Fischer 6/29 Rachel Gagnon

6/14 Kevin & 10 Vickie Kuhr To have your birthday or anniversary listed, please email the office: admin@trinitytoledo.org

6/5 Sue Szenderski 6/11 Keith Sparrow 6/14 Shirley Fisher 6/29 Seth Crawford