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Friday, February 4, 2022

LISA'S BLOG Aligning Ourselves Beloved Friends, Taped to the inside page of my monthly planner is a tattered piece of paper with these words from Methodist pastor Ted Loder: Empower me to be a bold participant, rather than a timid saint in waiting,in the difficult ordinariness of now; to exercise the authority of honesty;rather than to defer to power, […]

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SUNDAYS through February *10:00 Trinity@Home Online Worship. 2021 ANNUAL REPORT

February Coffee Hour During the month of February, we will offer a 30-minute online Coffee & Conversation on Zoom, immediately following our 10:00 online service.

STAY INFORMED Continuing Suspension of Trinity Inperson Worship through February Given the impact of the Omicron variant throughout the globe, the healthcare system, and specifically throughout

Ukulele Choir Returns Ukulele Choir is returning!! We will gather on Sundays: February 6th-27th at 1:00 pm on Zoom. Click within to sign up for the Zoom link. All skill levels welcome!

Lucas County, Trinity’s leadership has decided to extend the suspension of in-person (Trinity@316) worship through Sunday, February 27th. Please join us every Sunday morning at 10:00 on-line (via Facebook or trinitytoledo.org website) for Trinity@Home. All are welcome and wanted.

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Episcopal Identity and Meaning Convo Join us on Wednesday, February 9th from 7:00-8:30pm 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.” All are welcome and wanted!

Sacred Ground Info Session Join us on Saturday, February 12th from 9:00-10:00am for an Information Session as we prepare for our next round of Sacred Ground. Trinity members Ruth Foote and Becky Koskinen will lead this experience that extends beyond just a history lesson on racial inequities and social injustices. Come and be part as we learn more about how […]

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 different ways, we are introducing Trinity’s Daily Bread. […]

Jukebox Trinity Tune in and enjoy the musical offerings from our Trinity Choir, our section leaders and friends from far and wide! We're featuring music from our services Pre-COVID, our Evening Benedictions from Facebook, and music videos from our Online Worship Services. […]

Men’s Bible Study Men's Bible Study will meet Saturday, February 12th at 9:00am. We will gather in-person at Rick's City Diner (in the same plaza as Hobby Lobby). All men in the Trinity community and their guests are welcome!

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2022 Winter Convocation Trinity Discussion Group The Diocese of Ohio's Winter Convocation is quickly approaching. This year, we will engage a 20-Day evangelism challenge where you will receive daily reflection questions. Trinity member, Jolene Miller, will facilitate a Trinity Zoom Conversation, gathering on Wednesday, February 16th from 7:00-8:30pm, to reflect on the daily reflection questions. ALL are welcome to participate in this discussion group and in the Diocese of Ohio's convocation challenge. Registration for both of these opportunities is required.

TSN Vendor Lunch Team On the third Thursday

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of each month, Trinity prepares and delivers lunch to the vendors of our community partner, Toledo Streets Newspaper (TSN). Trinity will gather at 8:30am on Thursday, February 17th to pack lunches and we need YOUR help! Trinity will purchase the food but we will need 4-5 volunteers to help prepare lunches, and deliver them to the TSN offices. Click the image to join our team!!!

Trinity Book Club We are currently reading The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. Join us for our next Book Club gathering on Sunday, March 13th, 6:30-8:00pm via Zoom. Sign up on the website for the Zoom link!

Leadership Toledo's Restaurant Week Toledo: Feb. 28 - Mar. 6 Restaurant Week Toledo is an opportunity to enjoy delicious meals at special prices from dozens of the Glass City’s best locally owned restaurants while supporting Leadership Toledo’s tuition-free youth programs. It's simple: Just dine at one of the participating restaurants during RWT, and a portion of all proceeds will be donated to Leadership Toledo’s high-impact programs designed to cultivate and empower aspiring young leaders. Follow their Facebook Page for regular updates as we quickly approach this incredible community event!

DIOCESE OF OHIO Winter Convocation - The 20-Day Evangelism Challenge EPISCOPAL NEWS SERVICE Canadian hospital chaplains describe the ‘new world’ of pandemic grief 02/03/2022 14:48 [Anglican Journal (Anglican Church of Canada)] A pair of Anglican and Lutheran hospital chaplains say the pandemic has meant a “new world” of exhaustion for them — but also life-giving […]

In New Orleans, St. Anna’s works with youth to eliminate the culture of violence 02/03/2022 13:51 [Episcopal News Service] St. Anna’s Episcopal Church in New Orleans is surrounded by a city that for years has had a high murder rate. In 2021, according to a report […]

Episcopal team to launch virtual reality church services in metaverse, all avatars welcome 02/02/2022 14:51 [Episcopal News Service] Your Zoom church? It’s so 2020. This year, Episcopal liturgies are about to enter the metaverse. The metaverse is the term increasingly applied to experiences in virtual […]

Proposal would give Anglican Communion greater voice in choice of future archbishops of Canterbury

Join us for two Zoom meetings, February 7 & 27 from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Along with daily questions arriving every day of the journey. There is no charge, but preregistration is required. Please try to register each participant separately to help us prepare and to make sure everyone is able to receive the daily Questions. Each workshop will last no longer than one hour and fifteen minutes. More information is available on the diocesan website.

Summer Camp at Bellwether Farm Join friends for the best week of the summer! Bellwether Farm is a working farm with fields, forests, and facilities sure to transform lives. Our traditional overnight summer camp lets children immerse themselves in fun, engaging activities which seek to teach healthy social, nutritional, and environmental practices, while providing a safe context in which to encounter God's beautiful creation. Campers will have an opportunity to learn about organic gardening, animal care, and creative cooking. They will also participate in traditional camp activities including swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, fishing, campfires, and field games. The Bellwether Farm staff is invested in the life of every camper, seeking to inspire future generations to become passionate leaders in the world around them. Registration is now available!

Listening Sessions with the Bishop Search Committee The listening process will provide an important opportunity for every member of the diocese to share in

02/02/2022 14:11 [Anglican Communion News Service] The Church of England’s Archbishops’ Council has launched a consultation on a proposal to change the makeup of the body that nominates future archbishops of Canterbury. […]

the Search Committee’s work. We invite all lay and clergy members of the Diocese of Ohio to gather as the body of Christ, bonded by our Baptismal Covenant, and eager to develop further our prayer for the next Bishop of Ohio. Starting in February, sessions will be offered virtually and in person throughout the Diocese. Participants will have an opportunity to respond to open-ended questions provided in advance for prayerful consideration. These questions will solicit your ideas and thoughts to inform the Search Committee’s review of applications and interview of candidates. All comments will be treated with care and consideration. Please register for the listening session that you would like to attend. Please register no later than 24 hours before the session you are attending.

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Friday, February 11, 2022

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LISA'S BLOG Celebrating Absalom Jones Beloved Friends- Sunday we will celebrate the Feast Day of Absalom Jones. Absalom Jones was born enslaved to Abraham Wynkoop a wealthy Anglican planter in 1746 in Delaware. He would go on to be an abolitionist and clergyman who, due to his passion for the gospel and courage to speak truth to power, become a […]

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SUNDAYS through February *10:00 Trinity@Home Online Worship. STAY INFORMED Continuing Suspension of Trinity Inperson Worship through February Given the impact of the Omicron variant throughout the globe, the healthcare system, and specifically throughout Lucas County, Trinity’s leadership has decided to extend the suspension of in-person (Trinity@316) worship through Sunday, February 27th. Please join us every Sunday morning at 10:00 on-line (via Facebook or trinitytoledo.org website) for Trinity@Home. All are welcome and wanted.

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 different ways, we are introducing Trinity’s Daily

their guests are welcome!

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Bread. […]

Through the end of February, Trinity@Home online worship will premiere at 10:00am every Sunday morning. Tune in on our website, Facebook page or YouTube Channel. All Trinity@316 In-Person services are suspended at this time.

February Coffee Hour During the month of February, we will offer a 30-minute online Coffee & Conversation on Zoom, immediately following our 10:00 online service.

SERMONS

Ukulele Choir Ukulele Choir is back!! We will gather each Sunday in February (6th-27th) at 1:00 pm on Zoom. Sign up on our Sign Up Genius for the Zoom link. All skill levels welcome!

COMMUNITY PARTNER NEWS

2022 Winter Convocation Trinity Discussion Group The Diocese of Ohio's Winter Convocation is underway. This year, we are engaging a 20Day evangelism challenge where you will receive daily reflection questions. Trinity member, Jolene Miller, will facilitate a Trinity Zoom Conversation, gathering on Wednesday, February 16th from 7:00-8:30pm, to reflect on the daily reflection questions. ALL are welcome to participate in this discussion group and in the Diocese of Ohio's convocation challenge. Registration for both of these opportunities is required.

TSN Vendor Lunch Team On the third Thursday of each month, Trinity prepares and delivers lunch to the vendors of our community partner, Toledo Streets Newspaper (TSN). Trinity will gather at 8:30am on Thursday, February 17th to pack lunches and we need YOUR help! Trinity will purchase the food but we will need 4-5 volunteers to help prepare lunches, and deliver them to

the TSN offices. Click the image to join our team!!!

themselves in fun, engaging activities which seek to teach healthy social, nutritional, and environmental practices, while providing a safe context in which to encounter God's beautiful creation. Campers will have an opportunity to learn about organic gardening, animal care, and creative cooking. They will also participate in traditional camp activities including swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, fishing, campfires, and field games. The Bellwether Farm staff is invested in the life of every camper, seeking to inspire future generations to become passionate leaders in the world around them. Registration is now available!

Listening Sessions with the Bishop Search Committee CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH Toledo Black History Month Celebration with the Premier of ‘LEGACY: The Hague Family Writing Black History Today’ This February, the City of Toledo celebrates Black History Month with the premier of ‘LEGACY: The Hague Family, Writing Black History Today,’ the first video in a weekly series that takes a look at the legacies and achievements of City of Toledo employees. The first video was released on Monday, February 7, 2022.

National Geographic Dives Into the Untold History of the Transatlantic Slave Trade with New Podcast, Into the Depths, Launching Jan. 27 Join National Geographic Explorer Tara Roberts on a historic journey as she documents some of the thousand slave ships that wrecked in the Atlantic Ocean during the transatlantic slave trade and follows a group of Black divers who are dedicated to finding and helping document the wrecks.

The listening process will provide an important opportunity for every member of the diocese to share in the Search Committee’s work. We invite all lay and clergy members of the Diocese of Ohio to gather as the body of Christ, bonded by our Baptismal Covenant, and eager to develop further our prayer for the next Bishop of Ohio. Starting in February, sessions will be offered virtually and in person throughout the Diocese. These questions will solicit your ideas and thoughts to inform the Search Committee’s review of applications and interview of candidates. All comments will be treated with care and consideration. Please register for the listening session that you would like to attend. Please register no later than 24 hours before the session you are attending.

Winter Convocation - The 20-Day Evangelism Challenge Join us for the second Zoom meeting on Sunday, February 27 from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Along with daily questions arriving every day of the journey. There is no charge, but preregistration is required. Please try to register each participant separately to help us prepare and to make sure everyone is able to receive the daily Questions. More information is available on the diocesan website. A recording of the February 7 meeting is available.

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Friday, February 18, 2022

LISA'S BLOG Made for Goodness Beloved Friends- In less than two weeks we will begin another season of Lent. Lent has been described as a 40-day wilderness journey in which we are invited to engage in the serious spiritual practices of fasting, almsgiving and prayer. It is also a church season that so well matches the season we find when […]

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SUNDAYS through February *10:00 Trinity@Home Online Worship. STAY INFORMED

February Coffee Hour During the month of February, we will offer a 30minute online Coffee & Conversation on Zoom, immediately following our 10:00 online service.

Continuing Suspension of Trinity Inperson Worship through February Ukulele Choir

Given the impact of the Omicron variant throughout the globe, the healthcare system, and specifically throughout Lucas County, Trinity’s leadership has decided to extend the suspension of in-person (Trinity@316) worship through

Join us for Ukulele Choir!!! We will gather each Sunday in February (6th-27th) at 1:00 pm on Zoom. Sign up on our Sign Up Genius for the Zoom link. All skill levels welcome!

Sunday, February 27th. Please join us every Sunday morning at 10:00 on-line (via Facebook or trinitytoledo.org website) for Trinity@Home. All are welcome and wanted.

Lenten Services and Special Offerings Please explore all the Lenten experiences we are excited to offer this year including... Bread. […]

Seeing is Believing: Exploring perception and prayer with photography Each Saturday during this Lenten season, we invite you to incorporate photography into your daily prayer practice. Emily & Sheila will offer tools for mindful photography, cultivating awareness and compassion through the lens of a camera, and how to incorporate the art of prayer into your photography. Join us with your camera, some curiosity, and an open heart! We are offering this opportunity in 2 ways, online or in-person, so sign up for the class that best fits you!

Episcopal 101 Lisa will offer a 3 session introduction into the history, polity, liturgy, and theology of the Episcopal Church. Join us on Zoom the first 3 Sundays in Lent (March 6, 13, and 20) from 1:002:00pm. Whether you are new to Trinity or are just interested in learning more about what it means to be Episcopalian- know that you are welcome and wanted.

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Welcome to Trinity Join us on first Tuesdays (March - June) from 7:008:00pm 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.” All are welcome and wanted!

2022 Lenten Music Series Each Wednesday in Lent will feature a different musical artist. Performances take place at 7:30pm in our sanctuary. Free Admission.

COMMUNITY PARTNER NEWS

TSN Vendor Lunch Team On the third Thursday of each month, Trinity prepares and delivers lunch to the vendors of our community partner, Toledo Streets Newspaper (TSN). Trinity will gather at 8:30am on Thursday, March 17th to pack lunches and we need YOUR help! Trinity will purchase the food but we will need 4-5 volunteers to help prepare lunches, and deliver them to the TSN offices. Click the image to join our team!!!

CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH Celebrating Black Voices In The Episcopal Church Monday, February 28, 2022 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET In celebration of Black History Month, we invite you to join us for an honest conversation with five Black leaders who serve The Episcopal Church. Collectively, their service to the Church spans more than 150 years and each of them continues to serve in ways that make a difference. Hosted by the Church Pension Group’s (CPG) People of African Descent affinity group, we will explore the panel’s experiences and thoughts around Becoming Beloved Community; examine themes around social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion; and discuss the challenges and opportunities they see in a predominantly white Church. Register here!

Books & Resources Enfleshing Freedom: Body, Race, and Being (2010) Knowing Christ Crucified: The Witness of

Updates from Toledo Streets Newspaper Each year, Trinity partners with local organizations and social movements focused on working towards bettering our community. One of our 2022 community partners is Toledo Streets Newspaper (TSN). Toledo Streets was established to build a safe community that works to break the cycle of poverty and empower entrepreneurs. Here's some news from TSN: o Executive Director Arika Michaelis resigned in December 2021. o Jodi Jankowski, a social worker, has been hired, leading her first board meeting just a week after being hired. o Candace Bishop from the Toledo Lucas County Homelessness Board is their new Board Chair. o Ben Stalets, who was helping out in a part-time role as Office Manager has been promoted to a full-time position as Vendor Manager. The March issue of the paper will feature Jodi on the cover, so pick up a paper to find out more her transition into the role.

DIOCESE OF OHIO Summer Camp at Bellwether Farm Join friends for the best week of the summer! Bellwether Farm is a working farm with fields, forests, and facilities sure to transform lives. Our traditional overnight summer camp lets children immerse themselves in fun, engaging activities which seek to teach healthy social, nutritional, and environmental practices, while providing a safe context in which to

African American Religious Experience (2018) How To Be An Antiracist by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi

encounter God's beautiful creation. Campers will have an opportunity to learn about organic gardening, animal care, and creative cooking. They will also participate in traditional camp activities including swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, fishing, campfires, and field games. The Bellwether Farm staff is invested in the life of every camper, seeking to inspire future generations to become passionate leaders in the world around them. Registration is now available!

Church Life Profile Request

US Dept. of Health Black History Month Toolkit During the month of February, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) is celebrating the achievements of African Americans and honoring the significant role and impact they have made on all facets of life and society throughout U.S. history. OMH will partner with fellow Offices of Minority Health at HHS and healthcare professionals around the nation to highlight the impacts COVID-19 has on African Americans with underlining health issues such as uncontrolled hypertension. The focus will also be on preparing communities for the vaccine and promoting the continued practice of COVID-19 safety measures

Church Life features a profile section where three parishioners from throughout the Diocese share their journey with their faith/The Episcopal Church. These are very short (150-175 words) and include a headshot. If you would like to submit a profile for consideration, please send your submission and headshot to Jessica Rocha at jrocha@dohio.org.

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Friday, February 25, 2022

LISA'S BLOG Learning to See in New Ways Beloved FriendsSunday will mark two moments of mystery and grace in the life of our church calendar as we mark the end of our journey through the season of Epiphany and celebrate the wonder of the story of the Transfiguration. As we turn listen to the words of the gospel according to Luke, we […]

JOIN US! Worship This Sunday Through the end of February, Trinity@Home online worship will premiere at 10:00am every Sunday morning. Tune in on our website, Facebook page or YouTube Channel. Trinity@316 In-Person worship resumes Wednesday, March 2nd for our 7:00pm Ash Wednesday Service (in addition to our 7:00pm Trinity@Home online service). We will then move forward with a slightly new Sunday schedule: Trinity@Home Online Worship will premiere at 9:00am, and Trinity@316 In-Person Worship will gather in our Sanctuary at 10:00am.

February Coffee Hour During the month of February, we will offer a 30-minute online Coffee & Conversation on Zoom, immediately following our 10:00 online service.

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SUNDAY February 27

*10:00am Trinity@Home Online Worship.

WEDNESDAY March 2

*11:30-1:00pm Ashes To-Go. *7:00pm Trinity@Home Online Worship. *7:00pm Trinity@316 In-Person Worship.

SUNDAYS in March

*9:00am Trinity@Home Online Worship. *10:00am Trinity@316 In-Person Worship. STAY INFORMED

Ukulele Choir Join us for Ukulele Choir!!! We will gather each Sunday in February (6th-27th) at 1:00 pm on Zoom. Sign up on our Sign Up Genius for the Zoom link. All skill levels welcome!

Lenten Services and Special Offerings Please explore all the Lenten experiences we are excited to offer this year including...

Continuing Suspension of Trinity Inperson Worship through February Given the impact of the Omicron variant throughout the globe, the healthcare system, and specifically throughout Lucas County, Trinity’s leadership has decided to extend the suspension of in-person (Trinity@316) worship through Sunday, February 27th. Please join us every Sunday morning at 10:00 on-line (via Facebook or trinitytoledo.org website) for Trinity@Home. All are welcome and wanted.

Episcopal 101 Lisa will offer a 3 session introduction into the history, polity,

liturgy, and theology of the Episcopal Church. Join us on Zoom the first 3 Sundays in Lent (March 6, 13, and 20) from 1:00-2:00pm. Whether you are new to Trinity or are just interested in learning more about what it means to be Episcopalianknow that you are welcome and wanted.

Welcome to Trinity Join us on first Tuesdays (March June) from 7:008:00pm 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.” All are welcome and wanted!

CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH

2022 Lenten Music Series Each Wednesday in Lent will feature a different musical artist. Performances take place at 7:30pm in our sanctuary. Free Admission.

TSN Vendor Lunch Team On the third Thursday of each month, Trinity prepares and delivers lunch to the vendors of our community partner, Toledo Streets Newspaper (TSN). Trinity will gather at 9:00am on Thursday, March 17th to pack lunches and we need YOUR help! Trinity will purchase the food but we will need 4-5 volunteers to help prepare lunches. At 10:00, we'll head over to the TSN offices to deliver the meal and spend some time with the vendors. Click the image to join our team!!!

SERMONS

Celebrating Black Voices In The Episcopal Church Monday, February 28, 2022 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET In celebration of Black History Month, we invite you to join us for an honest conversation with five Black leaders who serve The Episcopal Church. Collectively, their service to the Church spans more than 150 years and each of them continues to serve in ways that make a difference. Hosted by the Church Pension Group’s (CPG) People of African Descent affinity group, we will explore the panel’s experiences and thoughts around Becoming Beloved Community; examine themes around social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion; and discuss the challenges and opportunities they see in a predominantly white Church. Register here!

February is Black History Month The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society.

DIOCESE OF OHIO Summer Camp at Bellwether Farm

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Join friends for the best week of the summer! Bellwether Farm is a working farm with fields, forests, and facilities sure to transform lives. Our traditional overnight summer camp lets children immerse themselves in fun, engaging activities which seek to teach healthy social, nutritional, and environmental practices, while providing a safe context in which to encounter God's beautiful creation. Campers will have an opportunity to learn about organic gardening, animal care, and creative cooking. They will also participate in traditional camp activities including swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, fishing, campfires, and field games. The Bellwether Farm staff is invested in the life of every camper, seeking to inspire future generations to become passionate leaders in the world around them. Registration is now available!

Winter Convocation - The 20-Day Evangelism Challenge

Join us for the second Zoom meeting on Sunday, February 27 from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Along with daily questions arriving every day of the journey. There is no charge, but pre-registration is required. Please try to register each participant separately to help us prepare and to make sure everyone is able to receive the daily Questions. More information is available on the diocesan website. A recording of the February 7 meeting is available.

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