Trinity Outlook Spring 2015

Trinity O U T LO O K Quarterly Journal of Trinity Episcopal Church | Indianapolis, Indiana

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Quarterly journal focused on the people of Trinity Church who are called to live into their mission to accept, nourish, and send all to do God's work.

Facebook: TrinityChurchIndy Facebook: MusicTrinityChurchIndy Instagram: TrinityChurchIndy Twitter: TrinityCh_Indy (317) 926-1346 | trinitychurchindy.org Editor Director of Communications, Tracey E Lemon tlemon@trinitychurchindy.org Clergy Interim Rector, The Rev'd LaRae Rutenbar lrutenbar@trinitychurchindy.org Senior Associate Rector, The Rev'd Karen L. King kking@trinitychurchindy.org Interim Associate for Christian Ed, The Rev'd Bob Dekker bdekker@trinitychurchindy.org

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Curate (June 1, 2015), The Rev'd Lea Colvill lcolvill@trinitychurchindy.org Deacon, The Rev'd Mary Bargiel mbargiel@trinitychurchindy.org Staff Director of Music, Dr. Michael Messina mmessina@trinitychurchindy.org Assistant Organist, Nicholas Quardokus Youth & Parish Life Coordinator, Missy Roetter mroetter@trinitychurchindy.org Parish Administrator, Kevin Deprey kdeprey@trinitychurchindy.org Financial Administrator, Albie Marco amarco@trinitychurchindy.org Parish Secretary, Amy Joss ajoss@trinitychurchindy.org Director of Facilities, Dirk Edwards dedwards@trinitychurchindy.org Maintenance / Housekeeping Rita Earls, Chris Johnson, Jason King 2015 Vestry Jeff Brinkmann, Senior Warden; Gloria Gangwer, Junior Warden; Jay Simmons, Treasurer; Kate Howe, Clerk; Susan McMahon; Ron Newlin; Patty Prosser, Keenan Buoy; Bill Coleman; Christy Jacobi; Corky Plews; Steven Stolen; Jodi Ammons; John Bridge; Patty Gotway; Leigh Anne Naas; Abby Vincent, members.

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elcome to the new Trinity Outlook, a quarterly journal focused on the people of Trinity Church who are called to live into their mission to accept, nourish, and send all to do God's work.

This inaugural issue of the newly formatted Trinity newsletter focuses on transition. In 2014 Trinity said good-bye to a rector in May, and welcomed an interim rector in August. In the past year, there have been changes in program staff members, new members elected to the vesty, and a Rector Search Committee has formed.

To be fair, as a living, breathing organization, Trinity is always in transition: people arrive and people leave; programs are started and others end; and the surroundings change with fresh updates and new construction on the campus.

During this time, when Trinity is between rectors, everything can feel like transition with a capital "T." And with good reason, there's a lot going on. New outreach programs are launching, clergy staff is growing, the stewardship committee is calling for "Trinity Stewards" all the seasons of the year, and Trinity is already in stage two of a rector search.

In the meantime, congregational life continues as plans are being finalized for teens leaving on a Rome Pilgrimage in June and choir members prepare for a pilgrimage to England in July.

Indeed there is transition in all seasons of life at Trinity, perhaps more so now, and Spring has sprung with much momentum. ~ Tracey E. Lemon, Editor

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Walking the Way with Trinity Stewards

a letter from the Interim Rector

During this time of transition, we are tasked with evaluating goals, expectations, and challenges for the parish. As you might imagine, and this is true for any church where I have served, we strive to instill healthy, abundant member giving.

For Trinity, this becomes a conversation on how we continue to benefit from, and build upon, the benefaction of Eli Lilly.

While this benefaction is a significant amount of money, it is just one source of income that supports the type of growing program ministries (music, outreach, education, and liturgy) thriving at Trinity, including the administration of a large campus that supports the church and St. Richard's Episcopal School. To sustain momentum of vital and enriching ministry programming, I encourage Trinity members to reflect upon the spirit of Eli Lilly's generosity and consider your role as a Trinity Steward.

This is not simply a money in / money out issue.

The issue of stewardship for one’s parish, and the ministry therein, is a deeply spiritual one.

Throughout scripture we are prodded, taught, and commissioned to give of our own resources to spread the Gospel of Christ throughout the world. In the Episcopal Church we are asked to make a commitment in order to plan for the future of our ministry.

We give not because others deserve our generosity. We give because we are Christians and understand that everything we have is a gift from our Lord. We actually provide for our family, have shelter, food on the table, and other things that are luxuries for others in our world.

Christ asks us to share what we have in order that none may go hungry, children and adults may be educated and taken care of in a dignified and caring manner, and that we may provide space for all of God’s people to pray, sing, praise, and refuel ourselves for ministry. Making a financial commitment comes with the whole package of being Christian and taking seriously our baptismal vows.

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Eli Lilly was an incredibly generous man who gave away a significant portion of his income. This gift was not given in order that other people would not have to give, but as a model of how others should give as well.

I am delighted to tell you that many of the members of Trinity have responded to the call of stewardship and have shared part of what they have been given with others, including to the ministry at Trinity.

We have much to do in order to get our house in order for the new thing that God is about to do and the new person that God will send to be among us as pastor and leader. I am thankful that we have (being the over-achievers that we tend to be) exceeded the expectation of the finance committee to fund the programs and other ministries of Trinity.

If you have not yet responded, I pray that you will consider your income, your time and what you might give back to the One who has given all to you. With prayer and action, you are a Trinty Steward.

The Rev'd LaRae Rutenbar, Interim Rector

2015 Pledge Update - Trinity exceeded goals Goal for 2015: $500,000 Amount Pledged to date: $511,150 Total Number of Pledges: 226 Percentage of Households: 69% Number who have increased pledges: 104 Number of new pledgers: 22

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This Spring and Summer: beautify your community and feed the hungry.

Many who plant gardens have started their season with buying seeds and preparing garden beds. Even those who live in apartments, can plant a small flower pot garden with flowers, herbs or some small fruit like cherry tomatoes.

A custom for generations in the faith community is to set aside 10% of garden flowers, fruits and vegetables for the poor and needy. Trinity invites those who can participate in gardening to think about doing the same.

Trinity Community Outreach Grants In 2014, Trinity Episcopal Church awarded five grants totaling $16,500 to nonprofit organizations that share a common mission and are in partnership with Trinity. Each organization delivers a report to Trinity to illustrate how the granted funds were used to enhance their mission of outreach. We are grateful for the good works of our outreach partners. Through mutual commitment we strive to enrich our communities and to live into Trinity’s mission to accept, nourish, and send all to do God’s work.

Upcoming Reports for 2015 • Habitat for Humanity was awarded $2,500 to provide affordable housing for residents in the Mapleton Fall Creek neighborhood. (see report on page 9) • Project Home Indy, Inc. was awarded $1,000 to provide alternative housing and educational opportunities for pregnant teenage girls in Indianapolis. (see report on page 10) • Second Helpings, Inc. was awarded $4,500 to support feeding ministries throughout Indianapolis, including Trinity’s Sunday Dinner (report forthcoming in the Fall Issue) • Mid-North Food Pantry was awarded $4,500 to support the general operations of the food pantry. (report forthcoming in the Winter issue) A report is not required for the $4,000 grant given to Global Missions Commission, which distributed the funds to the Diocese of Brasilia - $2,000 for education and health programs, and to Diocese of Bor for an agricultural project along the Nile River - $2,000. To learn more about these projects, visit indydio.org.

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Clergy News Transition brings new roles and new faces to Trinity

The Rev'd Karen L. King, Senior Associal Rector

With steadfast focus on caring for Trinity parishioners, outreach partners, and the community at large, The Rev'd Karen L. King began 2015 with a new title: Senior Associate Rector.

In July 2015, Karen will celebrate 13 years with Trinity. She has a deep knowledge of the parish, and with her passion for pastoral and outreach ministries, is a vital asset to the church.

As the Senior Associate Rector, she will take a much more prominent role in clergy leadership and will continue to build on her visionary contributions to outreach (see article page 10) and mentoring Trinity's newest clergy members, the Deacon who started earlier this year and the new Curate who will start in June.

Welcome Senior Associate Rector!

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The Rev'd Mary Bargiel, Deacon

Transition can occur from the pew to the altar. The title of deacon may be new, but she's been a parishioner for several years and regularly serves at the Sunday Dinner.

fession of sins, sets the table, assists the priests, and dismisses the congregation to go back out into the world as living, breathing people of God.

The Rev'd Mary Bargiel was ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons in January 2015 and joined Trinity as deacon soon after.

As a transitional deacon, Mary is called to the priesthood. In the Episcopal church there are two ordinations: first to the transitional diaconate and second to the priesthood. In this way, a priest will have served as a lay person, deacon, and priest. The combined knowledge of which assists in the process of working together in community and with one another.

The deacon acts as a conduit between the church and the world to bring the concerns of the people and community to the church, holding them up in prayer.

The deacon assists ministry through acts of mission/outreach, encouraging a community of believers to live into their baptismal covenant to truly care for the poor and struggling among us.

Liturgically, the deacon proclaims the good news of Jesus Christ, leads the congregation in the con-

Welcome Deacon!

“ Serving at Trinity is a dream come true. ” From Montana to Tennessee to Indiana, and a quick trip to Rome Italy, The Rev’d Deacon Lea Colvill will join Trinity as Curate June 1.

In her role as Curate, Lea will be dividing her time between Trinity and St. Richard’s Episcopal School, acting as the chaplain for St. Richard’s, filling in duties in Children’s ministry, and assisting Trinity clergy.

Her first responsibility will be to accompany the youth on their trip to Italy (June 4 - June 13, 2015).

Although Lea will not have any direct responsibility for youth, this time will allow her to get to know some families and begin to form good working relationships with staff and chaperones. This also meets the church policy that one member of the clergy accompany every pilgrimage/tour or church sponsored trip.

On May 9, 2015, The Rev. Deacon Lea Colvill graduated with a Master's Degree in Divinity from The School of Theology, at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. Plans for her ordination to the priesthood are being finalized.

Lea has a Master’s Degree in Education with an emphasis on Curriculum Development from the University of Montana. Prior to Seminary, she was the Cathedral Administrator and Youth Group Director at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Helena, Montana. As well, she taught Sunday school for eight years.

Lea and her husband, Kevin, are both natives of Montana where they grew up in Missoula. They both joined the Episcopal Church just prior to being married in 1993.

Trinity has a Curate!

A Curate is an assisting priest, newly out of Divinity School, who joins a congregation to be mentored and formed by the Rector, and in Trinity’s case, by a strong team of experienced clergy.

As a Master Bicycle Mechanic, Kevin has landed a job at the Bicycle Garage in Castleton and is looking forward to Indy’s trail system.

The whole family looks forward to learning and leading beside the good people of Trinity.

Serving at Trinity is a dream come true for Lea. By her own admisison, she has wanted to be a priest since she was a teenager. Her identity is grounded in her baptism, so calling her by her first name is just fine.

If you insist on the gift of a title, she says Mother Lea, Chaplain Lea, or Rev'd. Lea will do. However, unless you want to be humming ABBA tunes or the Star Wars theme, she encourages you to skip Mama Lea or Princess Lea. It is for your own good.

Please join Trinity in welcoming Lea and her family to the parish.

The Rev'd Lea Colvill and her daughter, Freya.

Lea and her family will move to Indianapolis in May. Her first official day at Trinity is June 1.

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Stepping Stones on the path to new ministry

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rinity is in stage two of a four-stage process as defined by the Congregational Transition Process supported by the Diocese of Indianapolis and the Canon for Transition Minsitries, The Rev. Canon Debra J. Kissinger. After successfully saying goodbye to the former rector and welcoming an interim rector in 2014, and in February of this year announcing the members of the Rector Search Committee, Trinity enters stage two: Parish Self Discernment.

Upcoming, and as part of this period of selfstudy, the Search Committee will meet with the parish for a Day of Discovery - Holy Conversations #3: The Path to Our New Rector.

Vital to how Trinity envisions its future, this meeting allows parishioners to dream and thoughfully consider what could be, in order to call who will be the next rector.

By focusing a conversation on the future, the Search Committee will gather descriptive stories that illustrate the essence of Trinity as they learn what the congregation hopes for in the skills and characteristics of the next rector.

Transition Stages with selected steps 1. Separation & Planning • Identify Transition Team • Say Good-Bye • Select Interim Minister • Choose a Search Committee 2. Parish Self Discernment • Discernment Retreat • Self-Study - Gather Info • Day of Discovery • Update Website, Brochures, Profile 3. Assessing & Discerning • Interview Prep & Practice • Receive Names & Discernment • Interviews & References • Discernment & Prayer 4. Call to New Ministry • Recommend Candidate to Vestry • Vestry Extends Call • Celebrate Interim Period and Search process • Celebrate New Ministry

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Meet the Rector Search Committee On Saturday, February 21, the vestry held a retreat with its newest members, and vetted applications to select the individuals who are now the members of the Trinity Rector Search Committee. The vestry was charged with creating a committee of individuals who each bring a distinct understanding and perspective of Trinity's value and mission and as a group can work together while engaging in the important process of finding and calling Trinity's next rector.

Cathy Bridge and Kathy Watson, Co-Chairs Deb Cooney Kate Howe Matthew Jennings Jim Knowles Tricia McMath

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Leigh Anne Naas Kim Purucker Todd Relue Jody Root Jeannice Shobe

Stage 2: Parish Self Discernment: revealing the essense of Trinity, on the path to a new rector and new ministry.

Describe a moment in your worshipping community’s recent ministry which you recognize as one of success and fulfillment.

Describe your liturgical style and practice for all types of worship services provided by your community.

How do you practice incorporating others in ministry?

As a worshipping community, how do you care for your spiritual, emotional and physical well-being?

How do you engage in pastoral care for those beyond your worshipping community?

Describe your worshipping community’s involvement in either the wider Church or geographical region.

Tell about a ministry that your worshipping community has initiated in the past five years. Who can be contacted about this?

How are you preparing yourselves for the Church of the future?

What is your practice of stewardship and how does it shape the life of your worshipping community?

What is your worshipping community’s experience of conflict? And how have you addressed it?

What is your experience leading/addressing change in the church? When has it gone well?

When has it gone poorly? And what did you learn?

Please provide words describing the gifts and skills essential to the future leaders of your worshipping community.

From the Office of Transition Ministry

HOW WOULD YOU ANSWER? Who are we? As a church? As a member of the community? As faithful servants on a journey?

Comments? Contact the Trinity Search Committee: SearchChairs@TrinityChurchIndy.org.

Day of Discovery for our parish!

Holy Conversations #3: The Path to Our New Rector Sunday, May 31 - One service at 9:15AM see back cover for details...

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New Outreach Initiative:

quality, affordable childcare program for infants and toddlers in our community.

Submitted by the Trinity Childcare Committee: Jane Stephenson- Chair, Kelly Bentley, Mariann Bernlohr, Bill Coleman, Melinda Schadler, Abby Vincent, Kay Whitaker and clergy representative- Rev Karen L. King.

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ow different would history and Christianity be if Jesus, knowing he was the anointed one, had not listened to God’s word?

Data from the United Way of Central Indiana states that Trinity Church is located in the “red zone” or geographic area with the highest need for childcare in Central Indiana.

What if, instead, Jesus hung out with the big guys in the Temple, became the chief rabbi, lived a comfortable and prosperous life, and just “looked the other way” to all the misery and inequity surrounding him?

For us, Jesus chose to walk with his people. He preached God’s word and advocated for those marginalized by society: the poor, the oppressed, women, and children. Jesus did not “look the other way” to live a comfortable life. Without question, as Christians we believe Jesus to be the greatest leader and change agent of all time.

While progress has been made, great inequalities continue to exist in our society today. Close to our Trinity neighborhood, Trinity Episcopal Church is located in one of the six highest crime areas in Central Indiana as identified by the IMPD. Some explanations are poverty, increased drug trafficking, and persistent institutionalized racism.

As Trinity parishioners and Christians we make choices everyday whether to “look the other way” or to do something, anything, to address the needs in our community. Trinity can be very proud of the outreach programs we have initiated and sustained during the last twelve and a half years. However, a vital program is missing: quality, affordable childcare for our youngest children. While recent interest and legislation have resulted in a growing number of preschool programs for three to five year olds, programs for infants and toddlers are rare and almost non-existent.

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Trinity welcomes children of all ages in its midst. The Trinity Childcare Committee extends that vision, beyond the church and into the community.

sity Infant Brain Research Institute have found that only 25% of the human brain is wired at birth, only 75% wired by year one, and 90% by year three. So, literally, a child’s early environment and experiences are forming the brain.

Lastly, a recent study from Teachers College at Columbia University emphasizes the importance of providing economically and racially diverse environments for even our youngest children. This is the mission statement of the Trinity Childcare Committee --“To provide high quality, affordable, mixed income childcare for infants and toddlers in the broader Trinity community to

ensure access and opportunity to learning and services that will empower youth and families to develop successful and productive lives”.

As Christians, we will not “look the other way” and we will address the critical need for equitable and quality learning experiences for ALL God’s children.

Please join us on Sunday, June 14, after the 10:15 worship service, to learn how Trinity Episcopal Church can initiate and sustain a quality, affordable, mixed income childcare program for infants and toddlers in our community.

Trinity’s vision for outreach: to build and enhance connections with God, with one another, and with communities around and beyond us.

TRINITY OUTREACH GRANTS: MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY

Report submitted by Ted Mosey, Director of Development, Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity

In partnership with Mapleton-Fall Creek local churches and businesses, Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity rehabbed a home at 31st Street and Park Avenue for the Cole Family. As part of the Habitat program, Chakirah Cole completed the homeownership program and worked hands-on to rehab her home. After moving in, Chakirah will assume an affordable 0%-interest mortgage.

Thanks to Trinity Episcopal for partnering on the Cole Family home to support the Habitat mission of bringing people together to put God’s love into action: to build homes, community, and hope.

Chakirah’s home will serve as a reminder of the power of transformation.

368 volunteers invested 1,972 hours to make the Cole Family home possible. The house was completely gutted to ensure the framing and structure were stable and all new electrical and plumbing were installed in the process.

The home renovations were extensive. In many ways the project exemplifies the bigger lesson of how investments from a community can bring renewal, hope and transformation among people, neighborhoods, and the world.

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Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity is an ecumenical Christian ministry that envisions Greater Indianapolis as a place where every resident has access to quality and affordable homeownership opportunities. GIHH wants to see vibrant neighborhoods where engaged homeowners participate in building safe and healthy communities.

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TRINITY OUTREACH GRANTS: MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY

Project Home Indy strong mothers, strong children -- for generations Report submitted by Lakshmi Hasanadka, Executive Director, Project Home Indy

Trinity Community Outreach Grant supports goals During the grant period, PHI also saw increased involvement with alumnae from our residential program. PHI works to remain in contact with our young moms after they leave our program so we can continue to offer support and services to them. Continued involvement helps ensure that our young moms remember the lessons they learned at PHI and encourages them to stay on the right track. PHI plans to improve and expand its alumnae program in the next three to five years.

Project Home Indy is more than four walls

Project Home Indy (PHI) is more than four walls of a home, it provides programs and services to help young moms achieve self-sufficiency. PHI leverages partnerships with more than 20 state agencies and nonprofit organizations, along with best practice models, to provide intensive supportive services for five families for up to 18 months.

first six months Project Home indy is grateful to have been selected as a 2014 Trinity Episcopal Church grant recipient.

During the first six months of the grant period, PHI has used the grant money for general operating expenses, which include its efforts to provide alternative housing and educational opportunities for homeless pregnant and parenting teen moms.

Unlike maternity home models which are more traditional, PHI structures program opportunities based upon a person-centered case management framework.

With extensive experience in case management for at-risk populations of women and children, the PHI staff works with each teen to determine the services needed to foster individual and family success. Services include: access to healthcare (prenatal, mental health, and family counseling), life skills training (economic literacy / budgeting, parenting, health/nutrition, interpersonal skills, family planning and pregnancy prevention), educational support, and job readiness.

The service offerings at Project Home Indy supports its goals.

• + increase completion of high school or equivalent • + increase enrollment in technical / post-secondary education • + increase employment opportunities • + increase healthy parenting / life skills • + increase access to pediatric and maternal health care • + prevent repeat teen pregnancy • + transition successfully to inde pendent living

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Outreach Partner with Trinity, Project Home Indy serves up to five teen mothers and their children on the path to self-sufficiency. The program aims to break the cycle of poverty by providing support to young mothers, and by helping them develop the skills to live independently.

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CONTINUING EDUCATION Seek to Learn

June 15-18 Mother LaRae will attend the Interim Ministry Network Conference. This conference is necessary for all interims who wish to continue to serve effectively in the Church as interim rectors and deans. There are two plenary sessions.

August 3-5, 2015 Deacon Lea Colvill and Mother Karen L. King will be at The University of the South for a series on Engaging Faith Communities in Disasters: Religious Literacy & Competency for Emergency Professionals and Volunteer Disaster Chaplaincy Training.

The first one, Reimagining Faith Formation for the 21st Century, will be given by John Roberto of Life Long Faith Associates. He is editor of the journal Lifelong Faith, and works as a consultant to churches and national organizations. He teaches courses and conducts workshops in faith formation, and has authored books and program manuals in faith formation.

The Beecken Center of the School of Theology at the University of the South, in partnership with the National Disaster Interfaiths Network (NDIN), offers this chaplain training.

The other plenary speaker will be Dr. Hannah Harvey, a nationally-known professional storyteller and distinguished teacher. She serves as the lay leader of a large United Methodist church where she is a regular speaker for adults and youth.

For churches in the midst of transitions, storytelling provides a map to navigate change and can motivate congregants as they move towards a new vision. There is a reason why we remember stories, and stories are crucial to congregations undergoing periods of transition.

Participants who complete this certification can volunteer as a chaplain in their own diocese or faith community, or with NDIN and its national partners.

This will also include an overview of why and how to engage faith communities during disasters and public health emergencies.

The course also offers tools (tip sheets and a field guide set) and foundational skills to competently engage religious leaders and congregations in the field. The modules demonstrate how diverse religious and cultural practice increases partner capabilities and builds whole community resilience.

Also, Mother LaRae will attend workshops entitled: The Impact of Addictive Patterns on Intentional Interims, Connect to Money During the Interim Time, and Purposeful Life which Emerges Beyond Loss, Mourning and Grief.

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Do you have a chorister in your family? Trinity is looking for choristers for the fall season...if you have a child, age 8 (third grade) or older, who would like to sing, contact Director of Music, Michael Messina.

No previous musical experience is required. Choristers learn singing and basic musical skills, receive faith formation, and have the opportunity to travel with the choir to neighboring parishes and far away cathedrals.

MUSIC AT TRINITY Friday, May 22 | Meridian Song Project 7:30PM Meridian Song Project: Steven Stolen’s 4th annual Nostalgia concert, joined by special guest, Sarah Grain, singer/songwriter, and with Doug Sauter on guitar and Michael Messina on piano.

Wednesday, June 24 | Choral Evensong @ 6PM Sunday, June 28 | Choral Evensong @ 3PM Wednesday, July 1 | Choral Evensong @ 6PM Wednesday, July 8 | Choral Evensong @ 6PM

When the Director of Music isn't climbing the Trinity Tower to take pictures, he's scaling new heights with concert tours. This summer, he will play a concert at the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris, France, on Saturday, August 8, 2015. This concert is part of Recitals on the great organ on Saturday night, a series founded over 35 years ago by Pierre Cochereau, and has welcomed nearly two thousand organists from five continents and millions of listeners. Trinity requests a panorama of Paris, please.

Holy Conversations #3: the Path to Our New Rector | Sunday, May 31 The Trinity Search Committee is hosting this third Holy Conversation event.

There will be one service at 9:15AM, followed by Trinity Picnic (brunch) and conversations about the future of Trinity. During Holy Conversations, there will be activities for kids, including Alligatro Aaron and his many animals.

Commissioning Rome Pilgrims | Sunday, May 31 Trinity teens voyage to Rome this summer on pilgrimage. The congregation will send the teens with prayers and blessings during a pilgrimage commissioning at the 10:15AM service on Sunday, May 31.

Habitat for Humanity Build Day | Saturday, June 6 Trinity Episcopal Church and Indy Habitat for Humanity are partnering to make a difference in the Mapleton Fall Creek neighborhood. They are looking for 12 volunteers to help install the siding of the home and other various construction projects. No experience is needed, just an open heart and willingness to learn. For more information contact the church office.

Eucharist in the Garden | June 7 - August 30 Our summer worship in the garden returns on June 7 and goes through August 30, and occurs between the 8am and 10:15am services. The Eucharist in the (Lemler) Garden is an informal Rite II service at 9:15am .

Rome Pilgrimage | Thursday, June 4 - Saturday, June 13 On Thursday, June 4, the teens and their leaders leave for Rome from Trinity's North Parking Lot at 9:30AM. The group returns on Saturday, June 13.

Choir Pilgrimage Farewell Sunday | Sunday, July 12 On Sunday, July 12, there will be three services to hear the Trinity Choir before they depart on Pilgrimage to England: 9:15AM, 10:15AM, 3PM. Choir Pilgrimage to England | July 15 - 27 Members of the choir will sing in residence at Norwich and Lincoln cathedrals and visit the four parish churches which served as architectural models for our own church building.

Upcoming maintenance projects around Trinity Campus • Remove fencing, small trees, St. Edwards deck and shed, and relocate perimeter ornamental fence on sidewalk that borders the NE corner • Reconfigure South Parking Lots to better accommodate St. Richard's drop-off and pick-up, including adding/changing parking lights, and relocation of the dumpster area • Remove chain link fence section on North side of Alley Garage • Renovate / Remodel St. Richard's Dragon Café • Install occupancy sensing light controls in church restrooms • Replace all shield lights in church sanctuary with LED lights • General exterior caulking • Facility door maintenance

3243 N Meridian Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46208-4677 T: (317) 926-1346 F: (317) 921-3364 Our Mission As a worshiping community of diverse Christians, we accept, nourish, and send all to do God’s work.

Our Vision To build and enhance connections with God, with one another, and with communities around and beyond us; to be an urban center of Christian ministry sought after by anyone on a quest for a deepened relationship with God.

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Holy Conversations #3: The Path to Our New Rector Sunday, May 31 - One service at 9:15AM

Do not miss this Day of Discovery for our parish!

Trinity Sunday, May 31 | Annual Picnic (Brunch) | One Service at 9:15AM. The conversation needs your voice to discern Trinity's future and to set the priorities for the call for a new rector.

Childcare will be provided, including fun outdoor activities.

We will end no later than 12:45 pm.

We hope to see you there as we begin to look towards the future, with your input!

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