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Welcome to The Trinity e-Times.
A weekly publication of
Trinity Episcopal Church; Towson, MD. 
June 18, 2021

Sunday, June 20, 2021 - Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
The Rev. Dr. Henrietta (Rhetta) Wiley, Priest
 

Critical Race Theory & the Doctrine of Original Sin

For as all die in Adam, so all will be made alive in Christ.
                                       1 Corinthians 15:22

There has been a lot of kerfuffle about Critical Race theory of late, most of it unhelpful and much of it misleading. So on this anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre and Juneteenth, I thought I would take this moment to offer what I hope will be a helpful (thought surely imperfect) analogy for understanding Critical Race Theory. My proposal is that CRT explains racism in the United States in much the same way the doctrine of Original Sin explains the sinfulness of humanity: a structural brokenness—a brokenness that opens the door to evil—rooted in historical moments of ignorance and selfishness. 

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in peace,

Sunday Services Update and Links
 
Please use the following to connect:
  • Sunday Holy Eucharist 8am and 10am live inside and via You Tube Streaming(10am only): Link 
  • Registration is required for all in person participation at services Link 
  • Bulletin Download Link  (The weekly bulletin is available to be downloaded and printed on the Trinity website to allow you to follow along with the service.)

Sunday Hymns
  • Entrance Hymn - MHSO129 God of the sparrow God of the whale (Roeder), vv.1,2,3&6  Link
  • Gloria - S280 Glory to God (Powell) Link
  • Sequence Hymn -LEVAS79 Jesus, Lover of My Soul, split vv.1&3   Link      
  • Offertory Hymn -H379   God is Love, let heaven adore him (Abbot's Leigh)  Link  
  • Doxology - H380, v3 Link
  • Sanctus/Fraction -S124 Holy, holy, holy (Hurd) Link  S161 Lamb of God (Hurd) Link
  • Communion Hymn -  H325   Let us break bread together on our knees (Let Us Break
    Bread) Link  LEVAS 65 Bless The Lord, O My Soul Link
  • Closing Hymn - H565   He who would valiant be (Monk's Gate)  Link  

Blessing & Cupcake Reception For Trinity's Graduates - Sunday, June 20th

This Sunday, we will bless our high school and college graduates and send them out to their new endeavors. The blessing will occur during the 10 am Eucharist. An outdoor cupcake reception will follow. Please continue to keep the following graduates in your prayers: Graduating from High school - Izzy Grable, Tommy Hinson, and Nick Lewis. College graduates: Zenden Cole, Bridget Flynn, Tommy King, Hannah Preston and Annie Swindell.


Trinity's Summer of Love!

Did you miss last Sunday’s intergenerational gathering? It’s OK. Each Summer of Love offering is independent.  After the 10 a.m. indoor service this Sunday,  we will get together outdoors to celebrate the Trinity graduates and work together on an outreach project. This week’s theme is To the Neighbor: Love helps us be brave. Our community outreach will be writing a letter or decorating a Thank- you card to pandemic workers.  
 


Let Us Know What You Think!

As we begin to transition out of the pandemic we are looking for your input and ideas.  Please click on this Link to complete our congregational survey.

 


Independence Day Parade - Saturday, July 3rd

The Trinity community is delighted that the Towson parade passes by our properties on Allegheny Avenue.  Our tradition is to invite friends and neighbors to help ring the church bell one time for each year of U.S. independence.
 
As usual, Trinity youth will be parking cars in the Trinity lot ($5), and offering beverages to parade watchers - for a donation, of course. This fundraiser for the youth pilgrimage to Colorado is more profitable when parishioners are able to donate a 12 pack of soft drinks or water. Due to environmental concerns about plastic waste, we are asking for donations of water in cans or boxes. LaCroix and other brands of bubbly water are popular right now. Poland Spring also has still water in cans.  Our most requested parade drinks are water, canned lemonade or orange drinks, diet coke, and juice boxes. Please drop your donations off in the Narthex or outside Memorial Hall.


Join the Flower Guild

Do you have a desire to learn and a love for arranging natural beauty? Then consider the ministry of the Flower Guild and help beautify our worship space by creating floral arrangements. To learn more about this up-and-coming ministry, please contact Joanne Lindsay at 410-812-1915 or lindsay.joannec@gmail.com
 
Trinity Preschool Now Enrolling for Fall of 2021!

As a ministry of Trinity Episcopal Church, the preschool nurtures each child’s individual gifts from God to develop socially and cognitively at their own natural pace. We offer programs for ages two through five focusing on creativity, active learning, collaboration, critical thinking, and cognitive development. For information or a tour, call 410-823-3589 or email tressaandrews123@gmail.com
 

Stay Connected!
While we are all still working together to overcome this health threat, several opportunities exist for you to stay connected to the Church and to the Trinity community.  If there is anything you need, please reach out to Rhetta or the church office. 

Sunday
  • Sunday Worship from the Trinity for those not participating in-person 10am Holy Eucharist from Trinity will also be live-streamed on YouTube. Please note that Zoom will not be available for these services.  The weekly bulletin is available to be downloaded and printed on the Trinity website to allow you to follow along with the service.  
    • YouTube live-stream and future viewing at this Link 
    • Bulletin Download Link
Wednesday
  • Evening Prayer with Sykes & Wiley live at 6pm on YouTube
Thursday
  • Bible Study 12pm - Brown Bag Bible Study -  Grab a sandwich and your Bible to join in a discussion of weekly lectionary readings.
    • Zoom Bible study Link 
    • This study will follow the lectionary which can be found at this Link

Stewardship
We would like to thank everyone who has continued to fulfill their pledges during this uncertain time.  Your generosity and selflessness have helped us to continue to serve our community in love and faith.  Please continue to fulfill your pledges as you are able by one of the following methods.
  • Mail checks to
    Trinity Episcopal Church
    120 Allegheny Ave
    Towson, MD 21204
  • Set up automatic payments through your bank’s online Bill Pay function.  You may need to call your bank for assistance with this.
  • Use our online donation system click here   Please note that this system takes a fee from your donation.
  • Give through the Diocesan website: click here
If you find that you are not able to meet your pledge for some reason, please let us know so we can plan accordingly.
 

Surprise Shop News!
 
Shop Hours 10am - 4pm Mon-Sat
 
The Surprise Shop continues to be open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm, but will only be taking Donations on Wednesdays and Fridays via back porch drop off in good weather. Space and volunteer shortages have mandated we do this. 
- IMPORTANT NOTE - 
Please consider volunteering at the Surprise Shop! 
There are several openings. PLEASE inquire with Erin at (410) 828-9343 for more details.

 
Trinity Episcopal Church
Faith + Community + Action
120 Allegheny Avenue
Towson, Maryland 21204
410.823.3588
office@TrinityChurchTowson.org
www.TrinityChurchTowson.org


This Coming
Week at

Trinity Church

6/20 - Sunday
Graduate Sunday
8a,  Trinity Holy Eucharist  (Registration required)
10a, Trinity Holy Eucharist in Church (Registration required) and via YouTube followed by Outdoor Cupcake Reception

11a, Summer of Love Camp
8p, AA Meeting


6/21 - Monday
9a-2p, Office Open
6:30p, T'ai Chi Intermediate Class


6/22 - Tuesday
9a-2p, Office Open

6/23 - Wednesday
8a, Bible Study
9a-2p, Office Open
6p, Evening Prayer with Liz Masterson

 
6/24 - Thursday
9a-2p, Office Open
12p, Brown Bag Bible Study
7p, Choir Practice


6/25 - Friday
9a-2p, Office Closed

6/26 - Saturday
10a-4p, Surprise Shop Open

6/27 - Sunday
8a,  Trinity Holy Eucharist  (Registration required)
10a, Trinity Holy Eucharist in Church (Registration required) and via YouTube 

11a, Summer of Love Camp
8p, AA Meeting

 
Helpful Links!
Sunday's Readings
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Church Calendar
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Weekly Prayer List

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Pastoral Emergencies
Contact The Rev. Rhetta Wiley at 443-470-5539

Pastoral Notice Policy
For prayer requests, please complete a Prayer Card located in the church pews or at the back of the church.  You may place it in the offering plate, give it to an usher, or call Joanie Smith-Miller, at 410-456-6512. Names will remain on our announced services prayer list for four weeks unless otherwise requested.

If you would like to receive a pastoral call or Eucharistic Minister,
 please call the church office, 410.823.3588.
 
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