TRINITY WORSHIP IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Come celebrate with us in-person every Sunday at 8am and 10:30am (with livestream) or online on this page or our YouTube channel!
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BULLETIN
PRAYER LIST
Submit your prayer request to add someone to Trinity's parish prayer list. You'll have options for including the person in our weekly PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE, and/or on our Trinity Parish PRAYER CHAIN.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Your offering by credit card, bank withdrawal, or check is essential as we continue serving people in body, mind, and spirit during these challenging times.
Want to contribute via text? Simply text MYTPC $25 (or any chosen amount) to the phone number 73256. You’ll receive a text message in response with your next steps.
Dear Family of God,
Generosity is a journey. It’s a practice that we learn and nurture within our hearts. It isn’t in our nature to give away what we have worked hard to acquire or to donate our precious time without compensation. It takes something as radical as Love to inspire us to share our time, talent, and treasure with others. This is a journey we make together, a Walk in Love.
As we have lived with the Gospel of St. Mark this year we have been brought into a world turned radically upside down. The laws and customs that had been in place for centuries are challenged. Power and dominion are questioned. A culture hemmed in from all sides by oppression and subjection desperately seeks a way forward.
As it turns out, it is not clever politics or force that cause changes in society, but the simplest concept of Love. Jesus prompts a revolution of thought and heart by daring to reach out to the outcast and teach others to do the same. He walks in love with the marginalized, the poor, and the sick, and He brings us along with him on his journey.
The most miraculous gift of Love is that it was there within us all along; all we had to do was find it, tap into it, and begin growing it. And look what happened? We learned to share, to give, to volunteer, to accompany others, to feed, to pray, to visit, to strive for change. This year in our fall stewardship program, we are raising up stories of how we Walk in Love with each other in our congregation. I invite you to share your stories of inspiration and connection with one other. I invite you to Walk in Love.
Yours, in faith,
the Rev. Sabeth Fitzgibbons, 12th Rector
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Seeking Part-Time Organist
Trinity Parish Church seeks a part-time organist for Sunday worship and other seasonal services, and choir practice on Thursday evenings. The organist will prepare anthems for services, accompany the chosen hymns for congregational singing, and provide preludes, postludes, and musical interludes to enhance worship. Skills for musical improvisation, and familiarity with Episcopal worship are desirable. The position is 0.25 FTE, $20,800 annually and includes 4 weeks paid vacation and no additional benefits. Send cover letter and resume to Rev’d Sabeth Fitzgibbons sabeth@trinityseattle.org and Markdavin Obenza markdavin@trinityseattle.org. See additional details here.
Coffee Hour
After Sunday services! Please join us in the Parish Hall (across the courtyard) for coffee and conversation.
TANBIR AA Meeting
Thursdays at 8:00PM in the Trinity Library
The Trans And Non-Binary In Recovery AA group is an open meeting every Thursday at 8:00PM.
Sponsor Sunday Flowers?
Did you know that you can sponsor Sunday flowers for worship? It’s a lovely way to honor Moms, Grads, Dads, PRIDE, Juneteenth, Pentecost, Trinity Sunday, or any other special date that is meaningful to you. Suggested donation $30-50/week, and may be made through the usual avenues (indicate Flowers). Contact Marilyn Scott-Knutson to sign up for a specific date and to let her know your flower preferences and dedication message.
Assisted Listening (Additional Amplification) Now Available During Services:
To use your existing hearing accessories, connect to our Welcome_Trinity WiFi network on your phone, download the ListenWiFi app on your phone, and then scan the venue to find our ALS Trinity stream. We also have listening devices available to borrow.
Women in Black Silent Vigils
Whenever the Medical Examiner's Office reports a homeless person has died outside, in public, or by violence in King County, WHEEL (Women's Housing Equality and Enhancement League) mobilizes their silent witnessing vigil: Women in Black (WIB). As of September, 217 human beings have died outside and/or by violence already in 2024. The next vigil, to remember by name those who died in October will be held in mid-November. Vigils are typically held from Noon to 1:00pm on the steps of Seattle City Hall at 4th & James.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Click here for the full calendar of events.
December 2024
Bookmarks!
Sunday, December 1, at 12:15PM in the Trinity Library
Bookmarks! is currently reading The Poisonwood Bible, by Barbara Kingsolver for their December (12/1) and January (1/5) meetings. The book is set in Africa in the 1950’s-1960’s. How do we as people of faith interact with others? We’ll discuss parts 1-3 of the book in December. All are invited to join in the conversation whether you’ve read the book or not.
Advent Sundays (12/1 – 12/22 at 8:00AM & 10:30AM)
Trinity welcomes people from all backgrounds and beliefs to worship that includes Holy Communion. 8:00AM service is spoken, no music. 10:30AM service features instrumental music, singing, and Trinity Choir (livestreamed). All are welcome to join coffee and conversation after the service.
Compline with Trinity Choir (Thursday 12/5 at 8:15PM to 8:45PM)
This brief sung service led by the Trinity Choir on 1st Thursdays, provides a beautiful contemplative experience perfect for the Advent season. After a holiday break, Compline returns 2/6, 3/6, 4/3.
Community Lunch (Sunday 12/15 at 11:45AM)
Every 3rd Sunday of the month we host a FREE hot meal for our community and neighbors. All hungry humans are invited to eat!
Christmas Flower Dedications - Print Deadline (Tuesday 12/17 at 9:00AM)
Honor someone special by sponsoring Christmas flowers and greens. Contributions of any amount are welcome. Give online by selecting "Flowers Donations" from the fund list: https://onrealm.org/TrinitySeattle/-/form/give/now. Give by check to "Trinity Parish Church" with "Christmas Flowers" in the memo line. Dedication messages can be sent to office@trinityseattle.org by 12/17 at 9AM. Donations accepted at all times.
Blue Christmas (Friday 12/20 at 7:00PM)
Some years we struggle to find hope and joy at Christmas time. God’s Word comes to shine light into our darkness. Join us on the longest night of the year. Come to a quiet space to breathe deeply, to rest in Scripture, music, and Holy Communion. Know someone else who may be struggling this season? Let them know we hold a place for them here - our doors are open to all. (in person only)
Decorating the Church for Christmas (Monday 12/23 at 11:00AM to 1:00PM)
Join in the decorating party as we help get the church ready for Christmas.
Christmas for All Ages (Tuesday 12/24 at 3:00PM)
Favorite carols, the Christmas story, and Holy Eucharist – all in an hour.
Carol Prelude (Tuesday 12/24 at 9:00PM)
The Trinity Choir leads a concert/singalong before the 9:30 Christmas Eve service.
Traditional Christmas Eve Service (Tuesday 12/24 at 9:30PM)
Candles, carols, Trinity Choir, and Holy Eucharist
Christmas Day (Wednesday 12/25 at 10:30AM)
Holy Eucharist with Christmas hymns
ONE Service for the First Sunday after Christmas (Sunday 12/29 at 10:30AM)
We gather as one worshiping community on the First Sunday after Christmas. The 8:00AM service resumes its normal schedule the following week.
January 2025
Ungreening the Church (1/5 after the 10:30AM Service)
On the 12th Day of Christmas, we invite many hands to help as we take down the Christmas greens, trees, and other Christmas decorations after the service.