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HIGHLIGHTS LOOKING AHEAD OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE HOURS & INFORMATION Sunday Services at Trinity Welcome to Trinity Church Nominations of Parish Leaders Due Tues., Jan. 16 ART Winter Book Club & Performance Event We invite you to share your God-given gifts with the parish, the city, and beyond, by Whether you have worshiped here for years or are visiting our participating in one of Trinity’s many ministries. You may find that lives—including 7:45 am Simple, quiet Holy Eucharist Book Discussion: Sun., 1/28, 12:15-2 pm, Ferris Library Episcopal Church for the first time, we are glad you are with us. In preparation for the Trinity Church Annual Meeting scheduled for March 18, your own—will be changed for the better. For a full list and calendar of opportunities, 9 am Community Holy Eucharist with youth Choristers & Choir We invite all to enter fully into worship and to explore the variety 2018, the Nominating Committee is accepting applications for the following: Clerk This winter our Anti-Racism Team is reading Citizen: An American Lyric, by poet please visit trinitychurchboston.org/serve 11:15 am Traditional Morning Prayer with Choir; Holy Eucharist first Sundays of learning, small group, and service opportunities that are part and three other members of the Vestry; one delegate and one alternate delegate to Claudia Rankine. The group will also has the opportunity to participate in Citizen 6 pm Come as you are Holy Eucharist; with Choir of our life together. To learn more, visit trinitychurchboston.org Pine Street Inn Feeding Team Tues., 1/16, 4:30 pm, 444 Harrison Ave., Boston 7:15 pm Sacred Silence: Contemplative Prayer Diocesan Convention; two delegates to the Boston Harbor Deanery; and a delegate Read, a project through ArtsEmerson that includes a public dialogue featuring and click on New to Trinity, or contact Mark Kharas, 8 pm Compline: Choral music, candlelight, plainsong, silence, peace to Episcopal City Mission. Claudia Rankine and an opportunity to attend the world premiere of Rankine’s new Join us on the third Tuesday of each month to serve dinner at the Women’s Inn and the at [email protected], 617-536-0944 x360. Interested? Submission forms and an overview of the responsibilities and qualifica- play, The White Card. To RSVP or for more info, contact Stephanie Bode Ward at Men’s Inn. Contact Matthew VanWinkle, [email protected], 617-304-0627 Weekday Services at Trinity tions sought for each position are available online at bit.ly/ParishLeadersSought [email protected] or 617-524-5515. and in the Parish House reception area. All submissions must be received by the Rosie’s Place Weds., 1/24, 4 pm, 889 Harrison Ave., Boston 5:45 pm Weds. Choral Evensong with the Trinity Choristers committee no later than Tues., Jan. 16 to be considered. Explore with Dialogue Arts Project 12:10 pm Thurs. Midday Eucharist with Healing in the Chapel Sun., Jan. 14, 2018 Second Sunday after the Epiphany Join our team to prepare and serve an evening meal at Rosie’s Place, a shelter for Tues., 1/30, 7-8:30 pm, Church Questions? Contact Scott McIntyre, [email protected]. p women and their children. RSVP to Joan Horgan, [email protected] Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of Join us for an energizing evening of poetry performance from the artists of the the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Global Engagement Forum: How Trinity is Showing Up in the World Church (last admittance 15 minutes before closing) See page 2 for details 2 for page See Dialogue Arts Project and members of the Trinity community. Speaking to personal Sun. 7:30 am-8 pm • Tues. through Sat. 10 am-5 pm • Closed Mon. Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may See page 2 for details 2 for page See Sun., 1/21, 10:15-11:15 am, Forum storytelling, exchange across difference, and joyful collaboration, DAP offers an arts- STAY IN THE KNOW be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Join us for a panel and brief Q & A about how Trinity is showing up in the world. based entryway into critical discourse around identity. Free and open to all. Contact Church Open for Touring TRINITYCHURCHBOSTON.ORG/CALENDAR Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and Sun., 1/21, 10:15 am, Angel Room Angel 1/21, 10:15 am, Sun., Simone John, [email protected] Winter Weather Sun. 12:15-4:30 pm • Tues. through Sat. 10 am-4:30 pm • Closed Mon. First, we’ll learn about best practices for authentic engagement in global volunteer- reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen. ing. Then we’ll hear from Trinity community members involved with the Global En- Forum: Faith, Action and Witness of Teresa of Avila Advisories—Stay Safe! Parish House gagement Task Force, Episcopal Relief and Development, and the Taizé Pilgrimage. Sun. 7:30 am-8 pm • Mon., Fri. & Sat. 8:30 am-5 pm • Tues., Weds. & Thurs. 8:30 am-9 pm 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20) Sun., 1/28, 10:15 am, Forum It is rare for Trinity Church to close, but 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

instagram.com/TrinityChurchBoston in times of extreme weather like we saw in Bible Study Groups Beginning Soon; Sign Up Now! Learn about the inspiring life of St. Teresa of Avila from Prof. Stephanie Paulsell of John 1:43-51 SUNDAYS, JANUARY 14 & 21, 2018 JANUARY SUNDAYS, Sun., 1/28-Sun., 3/18 early January, we will cancel or postpone Harvard Divinity School. How did Teresa live into her faith in her own 16th centu- programming and close our buildings for Senior StaffThe Rev. William W. Rich, Interim Rector • The Rev. Rainey G. Dankel, The next round of parishioner-led small group Bible Studies run the weeks of Jan- ry culture and community? And what can we apply to our own lives today? Part of the safety of parishioners, visitors and staff. Associate Rector • The Rev. Patrick C. Ward, Associate Rector • The Rev. Rita T. Powell, Third Sunday after the Epiphany Associate Rector • Adam Dawkins, Director of Stewardship • Patricia Hurley, Director of Sun., Jan. 21, 2018 uary 28 – March 18. These groups offer parishioners an opportunity to delve more our guest speaker series, “12 Lives: Faith, Action and Witness.” For the full schedule When this happens, we do our best to Communications • Karen Jarret, Director of Facilities • Cathy Portlock Pacitto, Director of deeply into Scripture, studying the Lectionary readings in advance of the following of 12 Lives speakers, visit bit.ly/12LivesForums Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus communicate any weather or emergency Children’s Ministries • Richard Webster, Director of Music • Sarah Wilcox, Senior Parish Sunday’s service, while forming deeper bonds of community. Groups meet during Missed an earlier Forum? Check out the videos closing as soon as a decision is made. If you Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, p Administrator • Louise Burnham Packard, Executive Director of the Trinity Boston Founda- that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous the week both during the day and evenings, at Trinity and at parishioner’s homes. on our Going Deeper blog at bit.ly/GoingDeeperBlog have any question if Trinity is open, you can tion • Each can be reached at bit.ly/TrinityStaff Follow us on Instagram: us on Instagram: Follow To inquire about what groups have openings and sign up, e-mail Kristen Filipic find out in any of these many ways: works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for Join us for this introduction to Trinity. Compass is an opportunity Compass about the to ask questions Trinity. to Join us for this introduction life. in our common involved and learnto get how meet fellow parishioners, Parish, Kharas, Mark contact all newcomer questions, For x360 617-536-0944 [email protected], • 1/21, 10:15-11:15 am, Forum Sun., • & Church 1/26, 6-9 pm, Undercoft Fri., Parish Update

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Hymn in Procession Jan. 14 Hymn 371 Thou, whose almighty word Jan. 21 Hymn 408 Sing praise to God who reigns above Opening Acclamation & Collect for Purity Remain standing. Blessed be the one Holy and ever-living God. And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

Gloria BCP p. 356. 9 am Sung by the choir. 6 pm S-273 front section of The Hymnal 1982. Collect of the Day

Reading Please be seated. Psalm Spoken by all. Jan. 14 Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 BCP p. 794 Jan. 21 Psalm 62:6-14 BCP p. 669.

Gradual Hymn Jan. 14 Hymn 312 Strengthen for service, Lord Jan. 21 Hymn 661 They cast their nets in Galilee

Gospel of Christ Remain standing. Sermon The Nicene Creed BCP p. 358. Please stand. Prayers of the People BCP p. 388, Form IV. The call and response are Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer. Confession & Absolution BCP p. 360. The Peace Children return to the service. Announcements HOLY COMMUNION

Offertory The offering received during the anthem is our opportunity to give of ourselves to the glory of God. It supports our parish ministries and service to the community. See pages 5& 6 for anthem text. Jan. 14 9 am Thou wilt keep him S.S. Wesley 6 pm Hymn 126 The people who in darkness walked Jan. 21 9 am O Jesu Christ, mein Lebens Licht J.S. Bach 6 pm Hymn 550 Jesus calls us o’er the tumult

1 • Holy Eucharist • 9 am & 6 pm Preaching Jan. 14: The Rev. William W. Rich 9 am & 6 pm Jan 21: The Rev. Patrick C. Ward Found on p. 355 of the Book of Common Prayer (BCP).

Presentation Hymn At 9 am. To God the Father, heavenly Light, to Christ, revealed in earthly night, to God the Holy Ghost we raise our equal and unceasing praise.

The Great Thanksgiving Prayer B, BCP p.367. The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise.

Sanctus 9 am Sung by the choir. 6 pm S-130 front section of The Hymnal 1982.

The Lord’s Prayer Spoken by all. BCP p. 364.

Agnus Dei Sung by the choir at 9 am. Sung by all at 6 pm. See S-164, front section of The Hymnal 1982. Schubert O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, grant us thy peace. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, grant us thy peace. All people, regardless of faith, tradition, or age, are welcome to receive Communion at Trinity Church. If you wish to receive a blessing instead, please come to the altar rail and cross your arms over your chest. Gluten-free wafers are available; simply ask the priest at the altar rail. At 9 am, Com- munion is at the left of the pulpit for those with ambulatory difficulty—or we can come to you. Please make yourself known to an usher. Please take any valuables with you when you leave your seat.

Music During Communion See pages 5 & 6 for anthem text. Jan. 14 9 am O nata lux Tallis 6 pm Precious Lord arr. Ringwald All services Hymn 706 In your mercy, Lord, you called me Jan. 21 9 am Great Lord of lords Wood 6 pm Lord, for thy tender mercies’ sake Farrant All services Hymn 321 My God, thy table is now spread

Postcommunion Prayer BCP p. 366. Please stand.

Blessing Remain standing. Hymn in Procession Jan. 14 Hymn 599 Lift every voice and sing Jan. 21 Hymn 530 Spread, O spread, thou mighty word Dismissal Postlude

The altar flowers on January 14 are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Lieutenant Warren Winslow, U.S.N.R. and Dr. & Mrs. Henry Freeman Allen.

The preacher may be greeted at the Clarendon Street door after the service. A free tour meets in front of the Eagle Lectern immediately following the 11:15 am service. 9 am & 6 pm • Holy Eucharist • 2 Morning Prayer 11:15 am & Sermon Found on p. 40 of the Book of Common Prayer (BCP). Prelude

Hymn in Procession Stand and sing for all hymns. Jan. 14 Hymn 371 Thou, whose almighty word Jan. 21 Hymn 408 Sing praise and glory to God Opening Sentences

Confession & Absolution BCP p. 41.

The Invitatory & Psalter Sung by the choir. Robert Lehman (b. 1961) O Lord, open thou our lips. And our mouth shall show forth thy praise. O God make speed to save us. O Lord make haste to help us. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia.

S-214 Front section of The Hymnal 1982. Ray Francis Brown (1897-1965) Be seated.

Psalm Spoken by all. Jan. 14 Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 BCP p. 794 Jan. 21 Psalm 62:6-14 BCP p. 669.

Reading

Anthem Jan. 14 Precious Lord arr. Ringwald Jan. 21 This little light of mine arr. Hogan Reading

Hymn Children gather beneath the pulpit to leave for the Children’s Homily. Jan. 14 Hymn 126 The people who in darkness walked Jan. 21 Hymn 538 God of mercy, God of grace

The Apostles’ Creed BCP p. 53

The altar flowers on January 14 are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Lieutenant Warren Winslow, U.S.N.R. and Dr. & Mrs. Henry Freeman Allen.

The preacher may be greeted at the Clarendon Street door after the service. + A free tour meets in front of the Eagle Lectern immediately following the 11:15 am service. 3 • Morning Prayer• 11:15 am Preaching Jan. 14: The Rev. William W. Rich 11:15 am Jan 21: The Rev. Patrick C. Ward Found on p. 40 of the Book of Common Prayer (BCP).

The Prayers

Preces Sung by the choir. Lehman Praise ye the Lord: The Lord’s name be praised. The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us.

The Lord’s Prayer Spoken by all. BCP p. 54.

Suffrages Sung by the choir. Lehman O Lord, show thy mercy upon us: And grant us thy salvation. O Lord, save the State: And mercifully hear us when we call upon thee. Endue thy ministers with righteousness: And make thy chosen people joyful. O Lord, save thy people: And bless thine inheritance. Give peace in our time, O Lord: Because there is none other that fighteth for us, but only thou, O God. O God, make clean our hearts within us: And take not thy holy Spirit from us. Amen.

Collect and Intercessions

The General Thanksgiving Spoken by all. BCP p. 58. The Peace Announcements Sermon Hymn Jan. 14 Hymn 312 Strengthen for service, Lord Jan. 21 Hymn 661 They cast their nets in Galilee Sermon

Offertory Anthem Children return to the service. Jan. 14 Thou wilt keep him H. Sumsion Jan. 21 I was glad L. Sowerby

Presentation Hymn To God the Father, heavenly Light, to Christ, revealed in earthly night, to God the Holy Ghost we raise our equal and unceasing praise.

Blessing Hymn in Procession Jan. 14 Hymn 599 Lift every voice and sing Jan. 21 Hymn 530 Spread, O spread, thou mighty word Dismissal Postlude

The altar flowers on January 14 are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Lieutenant Warren Winslow, U.S.N.R. and Dr. & Mrs. Henry Freeman Allen.

The preacher may be greeted at the Clarendon Street door after the service. + A free tour meets in front of the Eagle Lectern immediately following the 11:15 am service. 11:15 am • Morning Prayer •4 Music in the Liturgy

Prelude Jan. 14 Am Adagio in E Frank Bridge (1879-1941) pm Amazing Grace John Newton (1725-1807) Sung by the Hallelu Singers at 6 pm. Jan. 21 Prelude and Fugue in E Minor Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Anthem Thou wilt keep him Samuel Sebastian Wesley (1810-1876) Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, Herbert Sumsion (1899-1995) Whose mind is stayed on Thee. The darkness is no darkness with Thee, But the night is as clear as the day. The darkness and the light to Thee are both alike. God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all. O let my soul live, and it shall praise Thee. For Thine is the kingdom, the power , and the glory, For evermore. Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on Thee. Isaiah 26: 3

Anthem O nata lux Thomas Tallis (c. 1505-1585) O nata lux de lumine O born light of light, Jesu redemptor saeculi, Jesus Redeemer of the world, dignare clemens supplicum mercifully deem worthy and accept laudes preces quae sumere. the praises and prayers Qui carne quondam contegi of your supplicants. dignatus es pro perditis. Thou who once deigned Nos membra confer effici, to be clothed in flesh tui beati corporis. for the sake of the lost ones: Grant us to be made members of your holy body.

Anthem Precious Lord arr. Roy Ringwald (1910-1995) Precious Lord, take my hand, Precious Lord, take my hand, Bring me home through the night, Take thy child unto thee, Through the dark, through the storm, With my dream of a world To thy light. That is free; I have been to the mount, For that day when all flesh I have seen the Promised Land: Joins the glory thou has planned, Precious Lord, take my hand. Precious Lord, take my hand. Precious Lord, take my hand, Joyce Merman Bring thy child home at last, Where the strife and the pain All are past: I have dreamed a great dream That thy love shall rule our land: Precious Lord, take my hand.

5 • Music in the Liturgy • 9 am, 11:15 am & 6 pm Trinity Choristers & Schola o The Trinity Choir Colin Lynch, Associate Director of Music Richard Webster, Director of Music

Anthem O Jesu Christ, mein Lebens Licht J. S. Bach O Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht, Mein Hort, mein Trost, mein Zuversicht, Auf Erden bin ich nur ein Gast Und drückt mich sehr der Sünden Last. Lord Jesus Christ, my life and light, My strength, my stay, my daystar bright, On earth I am only a guest, By all my grievous sin oppressed. Martin Behm (d. 1622)

Anthem Great Lord of lords Charles Wood (1886-1926) Great Lord of Lords, supreme immortal King, O give us grace to sing Thy praise, which makes earth, air and heaven to ring. O Word of God, from ages unbegun, the Father’s only Son, with Him in power, in substance Thou art one. O Holy Ghost, whose care doth all embrace, O Holy Ghost, Thy watch is o’er our race, Thou source of life, Thou spring of peace and grace. One living Trinity, one unseen Light, all, all is thine, Thy light beholds alike the bounds of depth and height. Amen. Words by H.R. Bramley

Anthem Lord, for thy tender mercy’s sake Richard Farrant (c. 1525-1580) Lord, for thy tender mercy’s sake, lay not our sins to our charge, but forgive that is past, and give us grace to amend our sinful lives: to decline from sin and incline to virtue, that we may walk in a perfect heart before thee now and evermore. Amen.

Anthem This little light of mine Spiritual, arr. Moses Hogan (1957-2003) This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine, All through the night, I’m gonna let it shine, My God gave it to me, Oh children, I’m gonna let it shine, Hallelujah, children, Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Anthem I was glad Leo Sowerby (1895-1968) The text is that of Psalm 122. Postlude Jan. 14 Am Allegro Marziale Bridge pm Prelude on the Spiritual O Fix Me J. Roland Braithwaite (b. 1927) Jan. 21 Fanfare Ned Rorem (b. 1923)

On Sun., Jan. 14, at 6 pm, we welcome Heinrich Christensen, Music Director at King’s Chapel, as our guest organist.

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9 am, 11:15 am & 6 pm • Music in the Liturgy • 6 HIGHLIGHTS LOOKING AHEAD OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE HOURS & INFORMATION Sunday Services at Trinity Nominations of Parish Leaders Due Tues., Jan. 16 ART Winter Book Club & Performance Event We invite you to share your God-given gifts with the parish, the city, and beyond, by participating in one of Trinity’s many ministries. You may find that lives—including 7:45 am Simple, quiet Holy Eucharist Book Discussion: Sun., 1/28, 12:15-2 pm, Ferris Library In preparation for the Trinity Church Annual Meeting scheduled for March 18, your own—will be changed for the better. For a full list and calendar of opportunities, 9 am Community Holy Eucharist with youth Choristers & Choir 2018, the Nominating Committee is accepting applications for the following: Clerk This winter our Anti-Racism Team is reading Citizen: An American Lyric, by poet please visit trinitychurchboston.org/serve 11:15 am Traditional Morning Prayer with Choir; Holy Eucharist first Sundays and three other members of the Vestry; one delegate and one alternate delegate to Claudia Rankine. The group will also has the opportunity to participate in Citizen 6 pm Come as you are Holy Eucharist; with Choir Pine Street Inn Feeding Team Tues., 1/16, 4:30 pm, 444 Harrison Ave., Boston Diocesan Convention; two delegates to the Boston Harbor Deanery; and a delegate Read, a project through ArtsEmerson that includes a public dialogue featuring 7:15 pm Sacred Silence: Contemplative Prayer to Episcopal City Mission. Claudia Rankine and an opportunity to attend the world premiere of Rankine’s new Join us on the third Tuesday of each month to serve dinner at the Women’s Inn and the 8 pm Compline: Choral music, candlelight, plainsong, silence, peace Interested? Submission forms and an overview of the responsibilities and qualifica- play, The White Card. To RSVP or for more info, contact Stephanie Bode Ward at Men’s Inn. Contact Matthew VanWinkle, [email protected], 617-304-0627 Weekday Services at Trinity tions sought for each position are available online at bit.ly/ParishLeadersSought [email protected] or 617-524-5515. and in the Parish House reception area. All submissions must be received by the Rosie’s Place Weds., 1/24, 4 pm, 889 Harrison Ave., Boston 5:45 pm Weds. Choral Evensong with the Trinity Choristers committee no later than Tues., Jan. 16 to be considered. Explore with Dialogue Arts Project 12:10 pm Thurs. Midday Eucharist with Healing in the Chapel Join our team to prepare and serve an evening meal at Rosie’s Place, a shelter for Tues., 1/30, 7-8:30 pm, Church Questions? Contact Scott McIntyre, [email protected]. p women and their children. RSVP to Joan Horgan, [email protected] Join us for an energizing evening of poetry performance from the artists of the Global Engagement Forum: How Trinity is Showing Up in the World Church (last admittance 15 minutes before closing) See page 2 for details 2 for page See Dialogue Arts Project and members of the Trinity community. Speaking to personal Sun. 7:30 am-8 pm • Tues. through Sat. 10 am-5 pm • Closed Mon. See page 2 for details 2 for page See Sun., 1/21, 10:15-11:15 am, Forum storytelling, exchange across difference, and joyful collaboration, DAP offers an arts- STAY IN THE KNOW Join us for a panel and brief Q & A about how Trinity is showing up in the world. based entryway into critical discourse around identity. Free and open to all. Contact Church Open for Touring TRINITYCHURCHBOSTON.ORG/CALENDAR Sun., 1/21, 10:15 am, Angel Room Angel 1/21, 10:15 am, Sun., Sun. 12:15-4:30 pm • Tues. through Sat. 10 am-4:30 pm • Closed Mon. First, we’ll learn about best practices for authentic engagement in global volunteer- Simone John, [email protected] Winter Weather ing. Then we’ll hear from Trinity community members involved with the Global En- Forum: Faith, Action and Witness of Teresa of Avila Advisories—Stay Safe! Parish House gagement Task Force, Episcopal Relief and Development, and the Taizé Pilgrimage. Sun. 7:30 am-8 pm • Mon., Fri. & Sat. 8:30 am-5 pm • Tues., Weds. & Thurs. 8:30 am-9 pm Sun., 1/28, 10:15 am, Forum It is rare for Trinity Church to close, but

instagram.com/TrinityChurchBoston in times of extreme weather like we saw in Bible Study Groups Beginning Soon; Sign Up Now! Learn about the inspiring life of St. Teresa of Avila from Prof. Stephanie Paulsell of SUNDAYS, JANUARY 14 & 21, 2018 JANUARY SUNDAYS, is available for infants and pre-schoolers in the Nursery foris available infants and pre-schoolers Sun., 1/28-Sun., 3/18 early January, we will cancel or postpone Harvard Divinity School. How did Teresa live into her faith in her own 16th centu- programming and close our buildings for Senior StaffThe Rev. William W. Rich, Interim Rector • The Rev. Rainey G. Dankel, The next round of parishioner-led small group Bible Studies run the weeks of Jan- ry culture and community? And what can we apply to our own lives today? Part of the safety of parishioners, visitors and staff. Associate Rector • The Rev. Patrick C. Ward, Associate Rector • The Rev. Rita T. Powell, Associate Rector • Adam Dawkins, Director of Stewardship • Patricia Hurley, Director of uary 28 – March 18. These groups offer parishioners an opportunity to delve more our guest speaker series, “12 Lives: Faith, Action and Witness.” For the full schedule When this happens, we do our best to Communications • Karen Jarret, Director of Facilities • Cathy Portlock Pacitto, Director of deeply into Scripture, studying the Lectionary readings in advance of the following of 12 Lives speakers, visit bit.ly/12LivesForums communicate any weather or emergency Children’s Ministries • Richard Webster, Director of Music • Sarah Wilcox, Senior Parish Missed an earlier Forum? Check out the videos Sunday’s service, while forming deeper bonds of community. Groups meet during closing as soon as a decision is made. If you Administrator • Louise Burnham Packard, Executive Director of the Trinity Boston Founda- the week both during the day and evenings, at Trinity and at parishioner’s homes. p on our Going Deeper blog at bit.ly/GoingDeeperBlog in K–5th grades worship with their families; they before may leave Children worship in K–5th grades with their families; have any question if Trinity is open, you can tion • Each can be reached at bit.ly/TrinityStaff Follow us on Instagram: us on Instagram: Follow To inquire about what groups have openings and sign up, e-mail Kristen Filipic find out in any of these many ways: Join us for this introduction to Trinity. Compass is an opportunity Compass about the to ask questions Trinity. to Join us for this introduction life. in our common involved and learnto get how meet fellow parishioners, Parish, Kharas, Mark contact all newcomer questions, For x360 617-536-0944 [email protected], • 1/21, 10:15-11:15 am, Forum Sun., • & Church 1/26, 6-9 pm, Undercoft Fri., Parish Update

SUNDAY HIGHLIGHTS SUNDAY Compass Join Trinity? to New Forum Engagement Global Party Parish & Auction Silent Cabaret, Vestry Peter Lawrence (‘19), Senior Warden • Mark Morrow (‘21), Junior Warden • Geof- at [email protected] • trinitychurchboston.org homepage SEE ALL UPCOMING EVENTS AT AT EVENTS UPCOMING ALL SEE Sun., 2/4, 10:15 am & 7:15 pm, Forum frey Smith (‘20), Treasurer • Marva Nathan (‘18), Clerk • Thomas Claflin (‘19) • Ralph Cole

• Facebook.com/trinitychurchboston We Need Your Pledge for 2018! Join the Rev. Bill Rich, Pete Lawrence, and others to hear parish news about minis- (‘18) • Colin Diver (‘20) • Listo Fisher (‘19) • Pauline Haddad (‘20) • Mark A. King (‘20) • Lonsdale Koester (‘19) • Grace Lyons (‘18) • Patricia Lassiter (‘21) • Keith Morgan (‘18) • tries, budgets, and our Profile Committee. Hope to see you there! • instagram.com/trinitychurchboston Our deepest thanks to over 600 households so far who are making Trinity’s life James Morgan (‘21) • Jill S. Norton (‘21) • Each can be reached at bit.ly/TrinityVestry possible in 2018 with a financial commitment! We are now at almost $2.6M of • Listings on TV (Sundays only): our $3M goal. Vestry members are meeting about the 2018 budget on January Channels WBZ 4, WCVB 5, NBC 10 (WBTS) & WFXT 25 17. Will you commit today to supporting Trinity during 2018 so that our church NEW TO TRINITY? If the closing coincides with a major event (concert, special services, etc.), or Sunday can say yes to funding our ministries in 2018? To make your pledge today, visit Fast Ways to services, a special email notice will be sent to our entire emailing list as soon as possi- TrinityEvents is published biweekly. Events and times are subject to change. For the trinitychurchboston.org/2018-annual-pledge, stop by the Stewardship Table, or fill ble before the event. most up-to-date information, sign up for Trinity Community Update, our weekly email 1. Meet a clergyperson after the 9 & 11:15 am services Get Connected newsletter, at bit.ly/trinityemails out a pledge card in the pews or at the entrances to the church. Contact Director of in front of the Baptistry (front-right side of the church). To stay up-to-date with other Trinity happenings, please sign-up for our email list at Stewardship, Adam Dawkins, [email protected], 617-536-0944. 2. Stop by the Welcome Desk in the Narthex (by the 4 trinitychurchboston.org/emails, Like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and

facebook.com/TrinityChurchBoston facebook.com/TrinityChurchBoston front doors) on Sunday mornings. check our website for the latest info. Statement of Affirmation Trinity Church in the City of Boston is a congregation of Cabaret, Silent Auction & Parish Party TICKETS ON 3. Look for a Welcome Minister wearing a green button before or after any service. the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts and welcomes and honors everyone. In accor- Fri., 1/26, 6-9 pm, Undercoft & Church SALE NOW! 4. Join us for Simple Supper in the Commons after the 6 pm service. dance with our baptismal covenant, we affirm the inherent worth and dignity of every -per We look forward to getting to know you! son. We strive to include all persons without regard to sexual orientation, race, nationality, Join the Trinity family for an evening of fun and gender, family configuration, ethnic background, economic circumstances, difference in fellowship. The talented Trinity staff singers will lead us on an For all newcomer questions, contact Mark Kharas, ability, culture, or age. Our love and acceptance of each other embody our commitment to evening of Global Travels with music from Scotland, India, Iran, and many other [email protected], 617-536-0944 x360 unity with God and each other in Christ. Like us on Facebook: Like located on the second floor of the Parish House in Tapestry Hall. TapestryHall. House in Parish of the on the second floor located and return Homily at the Peace. the sermon for the Children’s Children’s Homily and Childcare offered Homily during 9 & 11:15 am services. Childcare Children’s countries. Downstairs, enjoy a festive cocktail party, and a Silent Auction, to ? benefit the choir’s 2019 England tour where they will serve as choir-in-residence

page 2. 2. on page See details . bit.ly/TrinityParishParty tickets: For at Salisbury and Wells Cathedrals. Do you have information for TrinityEvents, website, or other publications? Send your

Trinity Events Tickets are available at three price points to make this event affordable to all events, listings, and plans to [email protected]. Deadlines are avail- while also covering costs. Get yours today at bit.ly/TrinityParishParty able at trinitychurchboston.org/publications Join the fun at the Cabaret, Silent Auction and Parish Party, on Fri., Jan. 26. 26. Jan. on Fri., Party, Silent Auction and Parish Join the fun at Cabaret, TRINITYEVENTS • 01/14 & 01/21 • 2 TRINITYEVENTS • 01/14 & 01/21 • 3 TRINITYEVENTS • 01/14 & 01/21 • 4 TRINITYEVENTS • 01/14 & 01/21 • 5 HIGHLIGHTS LOOKING AHEAD OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE HOURS & INFORMATION Sunday Services at Trinity Nominations of Parish Leaders Due Tues., Jan. 16 ART Winter Book Club & Performance Event We invite you to share your God-given gifts with the parish, the city, and beyond, by participating in one of Trinity’s many ministries. You may find that lives—including 7:45 am Simple, quiet Holy Eucharist Book Discussion: Sun., 1/28, 12:15-2 pm, Ferris Library In preparation for the Trinity Church Annual Meeting scheduled for March 18, your own—will be changed for the better. For a full list and calendar of opportunities, 9 am Community Holy Eucharist with youth Choristers & Choir 2018, the Nominating Committee is accepting applications for the following: Clerk This winter our Anti-Racism Team is reading Citizen: An American Lyric, by poet please visit trinitychurchboston.org/serve 11:15 am Traditional Morning Prayer with Choir; Holy Eucharist first Sundays and three other members of the Vestry; one delegate and one alternate delegate to Claudia Rankine. The group will also has the opportunity to participate in Citizen 6 pm Come as you are Holy Eucharist; with Choir Pine Street Inn Feeding Team Tues., 1/16, 4:30 pm, 444 Harrison Ave., Boston Diocesan Convention; two delegates to the Boston Harbor Deanery; and a delegate Read, a project through ArtsEmerson that includes a public dialogue featuring 7:15 pm Sacred Silence: Contemplative Prayer to Episcopal City Mission. Claudia Rankine and an opportunity to attend the world premiere of Rankine’s new Join us on the third Tuesday of each month to serve dinner at the Women’s Inn and the 8 pm Compline: Choral music, candlelight, plainsong, silence, peace Interested? Submission forms and an overview of the responsibilities and qualifica- play, The White Card. To RSVP or for more info, contact Stephanie Bode Ward at Men’s Inn. Contact Matthew VanWinkle, [email protected], 617-304-0627 Weekday Services at Trinity tions sought for each position are available online at bit.ly/ParishLeadersSought [email protected] or 617-524-5515. and in the Parish House reception area. All submissions must be received by the Rosie’s Place Weds., 1/24, 4 pm, 889 Harrison Ave., Boston 5:45 pm Weds. Choral Evensong with the Trinity Choristers committee no later than Tues., Jan. 16 to be considered. Explore with Dialogue Arts Project 12:10 pm Thurs. Midday Eucharist with Healing in the Chapel Join our team to prepare and serve an evening meal at Rosie’s Place, a shelter for Tues., 1/30, 7-8:30 pm, Church Questions? Contact Scott McIntyre, [email protected]. p women and their children. RSVP to Joan Horgan, [email protected] Join us for an energizing evening of poetry performance from the artists of the Global Engagement Forum: How Trinity is Showing Up in the World Church (last admittance 15 minutes before closing) See page 2 for details 2 for page See Dialogue Arts Project and members of the Trinity community. Speaking to personal Sun. 7:30 am-8 pm • Tues. through Sat. 10 am-5 pm • Closed Mon. See page 2 for details 2 for page See Sun., 1/21, 10:15-11:15 am, Forum storytelling, exchange across difference, and joyful collaboration, DAP offers an arts- STAY IN THE KNOW Join us for a panel and brief Q & A about how Trinity is showing up in the world. based entryway into critical discourse around identity. Free and open to all. Contact Church Open for Touring TRINITYCHURCHBOSTON.ORG/CALENDAR Sun., 1/21, 10:15 am, Angel Room Angel 1/21, 10:15 am, Sun., Sun. 12:15-4:30 pm • Tues. through Sat. 10 am-4:30 pm • Closed Mon. First, we’ll learn about best practices for authentic engagement in global volunteer- Simone John, [email protected] Winter Weather ing. Then we’ll hear from Trinity community members involved with the Global En- Forum: Faith, Action and Witness of Teresa of Avila Advisories—Stay Safe! Parish House gagement Task Force, Episcopal Relief and Development, and the Taizé Pilgrimage. Sun. 7:30 am-8 pm • Mon., Fri. & Sat. 8:30 am-5 pm • Tues., Weds. & Thurs. 8:30 am-9 pm Sun., 1/28, 10:15 am, Forum It is rare for Trinity Church to close, but

instagram.com/TrinityChurchBoston in times of extreme weather like we saw in Bible Study Groups Beginning Soon; Sign Up Now! Learn about the inspiring life of St. Teresa of Avila from Prof. Stephanie Paulsell of SUNDAYS, JANUARY 14 & 21, 2018 JANUARY SUNDAYS, Sun., 1/28-Sun., 3/18 early January, we will cancel or postpone Harvard Divinity School. How did Teresa live into her faith in her own 16th centu- programming and close our buildings for Senior StaffThe Rev. William W. Rich, Interim Rector • The Rev. Rainey G. Dankel, The next round of parishioner-led small group Bible Studies run the weeks of Jan- ry culture and community? And what can we apply to our own lives today? Part of the safety of parishioners, visitors and staff. Associate Rector • The Rev. Patrick C. Ward, Associate Rector • The Rev. Rita T. Powell, Associate Rector • Adam Dawkins, Director of Stewardship • Patricia Hurley, Director of uary 28 – March 18. These groups offer parishioners an opportunity to delve more our guest speaker series, “12 Lives: Faith, Action and Witness.” For the full schedule When this happens, we do our best to Communications • Karen Jarret, Director of Facilities • Cathy Portlock Pacitto, Director of deeply into Scripture, studying the Lectionary readings in advance of the following of 12 Lives speakers, visit bit.ly/12LivesForums communicate any weather or emergency Children’s Ministries • Richard Webster, Director of Music • Sarah Wilcox, Senior Parish Missed an earlier Forum? Check out the videos Sunday’s service, while forming deeper bonds of community. Groups meet during p closing as soon as a decision is made. If you Administrator • Louise Burnham Packard, Executive Director of the Trinity Boston Founda- the week both during the day and evenings, at Trinity and at parishioner’s homes. on our Going Deeper blog at bit.ly/GoingDeeperBlog have any question if Trinity is open, you can tion • Each can be reached at bit.ly/TrinityStaff Follow us on Instagram: us on Instagram: Follow To inquire about what groups have openings and sign up, e-mail Kristen Filipic find out in any of these many ways: Join us for this introduction to Trinity. Compass is an opportunity Compass about the to ask questions Trinity. to Join us for this introduction life. in our common involved and learnto get how meet fellow parishioners, Parish, Kharas, Mark contact all newcomer questions, For x360 617-536-0944 [email protected], • 1/21, 10:15-11:15 am, Forum Sun., • & Church 1/26, 6-9 pm, Undercoft Fri., Parish Update

SUNDAY HIGHLIGHTS SUNDAY Compass Join Trinity? to New Forum Engagement Global Party Parish & Auction Silent Cabaret, Vestry Peter Lawrence (‘19), Senior Warden • Mark Morrow (‘21), Junior Warden • Geof- at [email protected] • trinitychurchboston.org homepage SEE ALL UPCOMING EVENTS AT AT EVENTS UPCOMING ALL SEE Sun., 2/4, 10:15 am & 7:15 pm, Forum frey Smith (‘20), Treasurer • Marva Nathan (‘18), Clerk • Thomas Claflin (‘19) • Ralph Cole

facebook.com/TrinityChurchBoston facebook.com/TrinityChurchBoston front doors) on Sunday mornings. check our website for the latest info. Statement of Affirmation Trinity Church in the City of Boston is a congregation of Cabaret, Silent Auction & Parish Party TICKETS ON 3. Look for a Welcome Minister wearing a green button before or after any service. the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts and welcomes and honors everyone. In accor- Fri., 1/26, 6-9 pm, Undercoft & Church SALE NOW! 4. Join us for Simple Supper in the Commons after the 6 pm service. dance with our baptismal covenant, we affirm the inherent worth and dignity of every -per We look forward to getting to know you! son. We strive to include all persons without regard to sexual orientation, race, nationality, Join the Trinity family for an evening of fun and gender, family configuration, ethnic background, economic circumstances, difference in fellowship. The talented Trinity staff singers will lead us on an For all newcomer questions, contact Mark Kharas, ability, culture, or age. Our love and acceptance of each other embody our commitment to evening of Global Travels with music from Scotland, India, Iran, and many other [email protected], 617-536-0944 x360 unity with God and each other in Christ. Like us on Facebook: Like Children’s Homily and Childcare offered Homily during 9 & 11:15 am services. in the Nursery Childcare for is available infants and pre-schoolers Children’s they before may leave Children worship in K–5th grades with their families; TapestryHall. House in Parish of the on the second floor located and return Homily at the Peace. the sermon for the Children’s countries. Downstairs, enjoy a festive cocktail party, and a Silent Auction, to ? benefit the choir’s 2019 England tour where they will serve as choir-in-residence page 2. 2. on page See details . bit.ly/TrinityParishParty tickets: For at Salisbury and Wells Cathedrals. Do you have information for TrinityEvents, website, or other publications? Send your