Sunday- September 23, 2018
Weaving the Beloved Community
"What does God require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" — Micah 6:8
What does it mean to be a steward of Trinity Church of Austin?
In Jesus' time, the steward was the manager of the household. The steward was not the owner of the assets, but a responsible administrator of the owner's property. I believe we are all stewards of some possessions and influence. For instance, we either take care of the earth or we pollute the earth. The question is: "What kind of stewards are we?"
A starting place is the recognition that God has invited us to be responsible for our lives and resources. We are not likely to manage well unless we acknowledge that we are managers. We are not likely to exercise good stewardship unless we recognize that we are stewards.
Imagine Jesus standing before you and saying, "Take thou authority to be a steward." Then explore what that will mean in your daily life.
I believe that each of us are stewards called to weave the beloved community and we get to do that through the life and ministry of Trinity. Together, we will weave the fabric of making us into a beloved community of trust, vitality, vision, and authenticity. During the month of September, we will explore what it means to be stewards of Trinity—it’s mission and ministries.
See you Sunday,
Sid
September 9th Weaving the Beloved Community - Time
September 16th Weaving the Beloved Community – Talents
September 23rd Weaving the Beloved Community – Treasure
September 29th Weaving the Beloved Community – Commitment Sunday
Sermon: " Weaving the Beloved Community - Treasure”
Sid Hall
Sunday Schedule
9:00 am - Imprints: Contemplative celebration
10:00 am - Adult Sunday School classes & Children's Community Hour
11:00 am - Weave: Blended Celebration
Readings: Mark 12:38 – 13:2
David R. Woolley–“Dr. Wool,” in an article entitled “Who Was Jesus, Really?”
Special Offering : iACT
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If you have an announcement you would like included in the weekly email please email Devon by 9am on Thursday morning. devon@trinitychurchofaustin.org
COTS for Parents will be meeting this Sunday, September 23rd at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Hall. Childcare will be provided.
All parents and guardians please join us this Sunday to hear Shelley tell us about the childcare program at Trinity. She'll introduce us to the wonderful childcare staff, and talk through their vision for the program, safety policies, what they do and why they do it. This is a great way to connect and learn more. Hope to see you there!
PAULA STONE WILLIAMS COMES TO AUSTIN
Sunday, September 30th, 2018 and Monday, October 1st, 2018
https://youtu.be/lrYx7HaUlMY
www.paulastonewilliams.com
To get more information and to Register for this exciting event please use the Facebook link below
https://www.facebook.com/events/316494142268159/
Trinity games night will be at Mike and Joanne's house on Friday, Oct 5th from 7:00 - 10:00.
Bring games you want to play, snacks and drinks if you like. Some will be provided.
All ages are welcome. The main games are oriented to teens/adults,
but younger children can find activities. There is no supervised child care.
This is the address of their house:
3002 Savoy Pl.
Austin 78757.
From 2222 (or Koenig Lane) if you're coming from I 35 take 2222 west to Shoal Creek.
If you're coming from Mopac take 2222 E to Shoal Creek. Turn north onto Shoal Creek and follow it about a mile. Once you cross the bridge that goes over the creek, take an immediate left on the first street which is Treadwell. Go two blocks and turn right onto Savoy Place . Our House is on the right side of the cul-de-sac, a one story gray brick house.
Call 705-4905 if you get lost.
Austin Sanctuary Network
Austin Sanctuary Network needs volunteers for its Accompaniment Program, a process of going with immigrants to San Antonio for transportation and/or emotional support while they endure ankle monitor check-ins at for-profit, prison industry sites and ICE court events. The presence of privileged allies is helpful. Contact Peggy (morton.peg@gmail.com) to participate.
Please sign and share the updated (9.20.18) petition that seeks prosecutorial discretion for Alirio, Hilda and Ivan. It urges Congresspersons Joaquin Castro and Will Hurd to use their position and power to persuade Immigration and Customs Enforcement to exercise prosecutorial discretion for stays of removal for our friends in sanctuary. Here is the link to the updated petition.
Wellsprings of Wisdom (WOW) Classes have begun.
We currently have spots available for
" The Theology We Sing"
Register today!
This fall session of WOW features two wonderful classes - "9 Phases of Cultivating and Mastering Qi"- a Qigong taught by Julie Balderrama, and "The Theology We Sing" taught by Trinity staff.
DATE CORRECTION --- Sessions begin September 19th and go through October 24th
For more information and to register, click here --- http://bit.ly/wowclassesfall2018
Beyond Patriarchy Workshop - Saturday, September 29th
Join us for this unique workshop led by Joyce Marshal and Pat Webb. Our day will contain brief probing spins on five traits of the architecture of patriarchy, followed by innovative exercises that serve as antidotes to the external and internally habituated oppressions of the patriarchal system. We also have conversations about how we have personally experienced the different aspects of patriarchy and how we have seen them acted out in the world.
This retreat is from 9:00am - 7:30pm - your registration fee includes lunch, dinner, and snacks.
$60 to attend
For more information and to register, click here --- http://bit.ly/beyondpatriarchy
God in transition: A day of faith formation
Rev. M Barclay, Director of enfleshed
Sat, November 10, 2018
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM CST
First United Methodist Church Austin
1201 Lavaca Street
Austin, TX 78701
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-in-transition-a-day-of-faith-formation-tickets-49695570790?utm_source=enfleshed&utm_campaign=6037481726-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_12_14_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5ea1879870-6037481726-32600375&mc_cid=6037481726&mc_eid=1e39a61ff1
Social Justice Sunday School
It is beginning to feel like autumn! This Sunday at 10am in the social justice Sunday school we will be discussing actions Trinity can take to help reverse racism. All hopes and ideas will be considered.
On September 23rd we will plan our upcoming classes. We invite all ideas, suggestions and resources (written, human and media). We hope to see you this Sunday!
Please pray for all those touched by the various hurricanes and other tropical storms.
Prayer Requests
Please hold all these in our community in your prayers
Ed Rader
Kathleen Strong
Barbara Lightheart
Will Sloan-Kavanaugh
Cy Albertson
If you would like to have a prayer request or joy listed in the announcement please email Devon at
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