Hello, we would like to introduce ourselves . . .
We are a people gathered to take seriously our common commitment to Jesus Christ and to live out our discipleship joyfully in a community of people we call Trinity Episcopal Church.
When you join us for worship, you will be greeted and given a bulletin that will help guide you through the order of the service. Services start at 10:00am on Sundays. Service of Holy Eucharist typically lasts about an hour. Service of Morning Prayer is usually half an hour.
After service, please join us for refreshments and fellowship downstairs in Morrill Hall. A chairlift is available if needed.
We would love to welcome you, wherever you are in life.
If you would like more information about Trinity or how to join or get involved please see a church member or send an email to secretary@trinityware.org.
Message from the Senior Warden
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
Some years ago, when attending a Province I conference, I heard the story of a little girl named Eleanor, baptized around age 5, who took to heart what the priest said: “sealed with the Holy Spirit and marked as Christ’s own forever”. She asked many in attendance at the social hour “Can you still see the cross on my forehead?” I sometimes think about that question. Is the cross on my forehead still there?
Baptized when we are very young is the choice of parents to commit to raise us in faith. They bring us to church services and teach us the prayers. Later, we may attend church school and even a youth program where available. All of this early Christian education comes because we are being led in that way by folks who care about us. Then we get ‘older’ and we can decide for ourselves to make this commitment to faith, to step forward and say that their promises are now our own.
The sacrament of Confirmation deepens our baptismal grace, again sealing us with the Holy Spirit, and empowers us to live as active, courageous witnesses for Christ. Confirmation builds directly upon what began at Baptism. If baptism plants the seed of divine life, Confirmation helps that seed grow into full bloom. We will have the opportunity when the Bishop visits in November to bear witness to two young ladies who have made this commitment. I ask for your prayers for Elizabeth and Annabelle as we begin class this Sunday.
Heavenly Father, pour out your Holy Spirit upon these young ladies as they begin their journey of preparation for Confirmation. Open their hearts to receive your truth, and bless them with the wisdom to know you more deeply each day. Guide their steps and strengthen their desire to be courageous witnesses of your love. Amen.
