2016 ANNUAL REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS Adult Faith Formation...... 7 Alecia’s Angels/Friday Morning Bunch ...... 3 Altar Guild ...... 16 Altar Servers at the 8 am Service ...... 17 Associate Rector’s Report...... 4 Boy Scout Troop 206 ...... 39 Buildings & Grounds ...... 30 Child & Family Institute ...... 42 Church Suppers ...... 34 Deanery Commission ...... 6 Endowment Commission/Legacy Society ...... 23 Family Ministries ...... 6 Finance Commission ...... 24 Flower Guild ...... 15 Hospitality Commission...... 13 Lay Eucharistic Ministers at 10 am ...... 17 Lectors at the 10 am Service ...... 16 Morning Prayer Fridays at 7 am ...... 17 Music Department ...... 14 Outgoing Wardens’ Report ...... 8 Outreach Commission ...... 37 OWLS ...... 33 Parish Election Results ...... 5 Parish Nursing Ministry ...... 36 Prayer Circle Ministry...... 35 Prayer Leaders at 10 am ...... 19 Prayer Shawl Ministry ...... 35 Rector’s Report ...... 1 Stewardship Commission...... 22 The Three Year Plan ...... 10 Treasurer’s Report ...... 25 Trinity Memorial Garden ...... 44 Trinity Parish Vital Statistics for 2016 ...... 43 Trinity School ...... 40 Trinity Sound Crew...... 20 Trinity Supper Clubs ...... 21 Trinity Youth Program ...... 12 Ushers and Oblation Bearers ...... 18

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THE RECTOR’S REPORT FOR 2016 This past year has been one of continued growth and vitality in the life of our congregation. Over the course of the year, we have had visitors to our services almost every Sunday, and have added a number of new members and friends to the life of our congregation. Our worship attendance grew by ten percent in 2016 versus 2015, and our Christmas attendance grew for the fourth consecutive year. We ended the year with positive financial results, carrying a small surplus into 2017. Trinity is an extraordinary place filled with extraordinary people, all working together to serve God as best we can, and to make a difference in the world around us. I am both amazed and grateful every day for the ministry undertaken in this place, and by the many ways we extend our ministry out into the larger community through our outreach programs. Trinity has also become a beacon for a more generous proclamation of Christianity, as outlined in our vision of a community with a seeking soul, a heart for justice, and an open spirit. This year, we added a rainbow “God Welcomes All” banner to our corner as a visible sign of our commitment to this generous Christianity, and it has truly spoken to people. We have had new people come through our doors because of that visible proclamation. Throughout our community, Trinity is becoming more known as a place of welcome for all. You are all a part of that, not only as you witness to the life of our community in your own lives, but in the welcome you extend to those who come to our church looking for a spiritual home. The centerpiece of 2016 was perhaps our development of a new three-year plan. Not only is it important to know who we are, but it is also important to know where we are going. To develop our three year plan, we followed a process developed by Chris Ernst and approved by the Vestry, one that was intended to be ‘bottom-up”. We invited the congregation to participate in a “Planning Extravaganza” in April, and about 75 of you accepted that invitation. We populated five different working groups, who dreamed and visioned about many aspects of our life and ministry. Out of this process, smaller working groups and facilitators dedicated additional time to refining the results of the Extravaganza, which resulted in concrete plans being developed over a three-year time line in each area. As you will see elsewhere in this report, and hear at the annual meeting, the first year of that plan is unfolding very well, with nearly all of our new initiatives underway. This coming Spring, we will be beginning recruiting cycles for year two of our plan. Another major focus of 2016 was our desire to find an outreach ministry that would allow for a sustained engagement with a vulnerable population over time. We were looking for a “big idea” that would involve some risk-taking— something we were encouraged to do by our consultant in 2015 following our congregational survey. The big idea that presented itself was one that had come out of the first Hearts for Justice conference, organized by Rev. Elizabeth, and focusing on human trafficking. Many of our panel of speakers for that event had spoken of starting cafes that could provide employment and training for women who had been victims of human trafficking, and some people from Trinity and the wider community wondered if we might be able to do something like this. A faithful task force of people assembled to imagine how that might be possible, to answer basic questions, and to develop a possible plan. That plan was subsequently shared with the congregation, once the Vestry was satisfied that the plan was sufficiently “fleshed out”.

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After presenting the Café Plan to the congregation, we received a number of expressions of support and excitement about it. However, there was also a great deal of concern expressed about the viability and wisdom of the project. In the end, it felt like the idea was perhaps too big and too much of a risk to undertake. As a result, with the Vestry’s concurrence, I decided that we needed to step back from this specific plan, and take another look at the larger goals that the Café Plan was meant to serve. A Hearts for Justice Task Force is to be convened that will look at other possibilities for serving these larger goals. We are still looking for a big idea, but one that will better fit in with what feels appropriate to the majority of the congregation. All of this is part of our continuing effort to understand what justice ministry looks like for us at Trinity. I am grateful to Rev. Elizabeth and the members of the Café Team for their work, their energy, their vision, and their passion. Their work has helped us to dare to think bigger as a congregation, and I believe that this work will form the soil out of which something wonderful and transformative will emerge. This past year also saw progress made toward a new lighting design for the church. We have long been aware that the lighting in the church is inadequate, and that the fixtures are old and difficult to service. The Buildings and Grounds Commission, under the leadership of Ron Mancini and Haydi Sowerwine, worked with a lighting designer and contractor to produce a lighting design that was subsequently presented to the Vestry for review. The Vestry determined that it was necessary to obtain a second design for comparison of costs, and also asked that we try to find a lighting design that offered a different approach. Bob Cleveland and Jim Bramlett were added to a team that included Haydi and Ron to provide more help in this process. A second lighting designer was indeed found, and we are now in receipt of a second design whose approach is quite different from the first design. In February, 2017, we expect to obtain quotes from electrical contractors about the cost of implementing that design. Once we have those bids, we will be able to return to the Vestry to present the second design, and compare both it and the cost to the first design. My hope is that we will be able to reach a decision about moving forward by the summer, and, if all goes well, have new lighting installed in the church by Christmas. It was with both surprise and sadness that I received the news in late summer that the Rev. Mary Greene had accepted a new call to Grace Cathedral. While I rejoiced with her in that calling, I regretted that she had had only two years of ministry with us, and that both our Children and Family Ministries and Youth Ministries would be undergoing yet another transition. I am grateful for the work of our commissions for these ministry areas who met with Rev. Elizabeth and I to discern what we believed should come next. The clear, unanimous outcome of that discernment was that we should seek two lay professionals, one as our Associate for Children and Family Ministries and one as our Associate for Youth Ministries. It was felt that this was the best way to provide the greatest support for these areas that are so key to the continuing growth of the congregation. It was deeply gratifying to me that we ended up with a number of strong applicants for these positions, ending up with two finalists for the Children and Family Ministries position and three finalists for the youth position. With, once again, the help of the respective commissions, we extended calls to Elise Jones and Patrick Kangrga to join our staff. Elise began as our Associate for Children and Family Ministries on November 1, and Patrick joined us at the beginning of 2017. Both Elise and Patrick bring new energy and ideas, and I am so pleased that they have joined us in ministry.

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As I have begun my eighth year as rector of Trinity, and my 26th year of ordained ministry, I am, as always, deeply grateful to be in ministry with all of you. Thank you for your support and your commitment to this community and to our vision. You are a blessing to me, as I hope to be to you. Thanks be to God for the life and ministry of Trinity Church.

Faithfully,

The Rev. Matthew R. Dutton-Gillett, Rector

ALECIA’S ANGELS

THE FRIDAY MORNING BUNCH Greetings from the “Friday Morning Bunch”. We are a small congenial group of diverse folk which gathers together on Friday mornings in the Workroom of Montgomery House to collate the Sunday bulletin, Church mailings and any other similar work that Alecia has for us and enjoy occasional lunches. It is very pleasant and is nice to know that we are helping.

Our devoted regular Angel Jane Bernard has retired from this ministry. Many thanks for her faithfulness and dedication. Violet Lyon and Clarisa Odell continue to join in to help with mailings and other special service bulletins.

We’d love to have some extra angels help us out, especially during times when there are extra holiday bulletins and mailings.

Come join us anytime! We meet in the Montgomery House Workroom Fridays around 9:30 am.

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ASSOCIATE RECTOR’S REPORT The Rev. Elizabeth Riley Dear Trinity, This past year has been a full and vibrant one at Trinity. Our Sunday formation sessions during Lent were certainly a highlight for me. I offered a series of sessions on “Being Mortal” where we explored questions around end of life matters, and there were some beautiful conversations not just about how to die well but also, ultimately, how to live well. It was great to see a small group form out of that conversation, and I am continually inspired by parishioners who step up to lead new initiatives and to give of their time and talents. While we have undergone many staffing changes at Trinity this year, it has been exciting to see our new team coming together. I am, as always, grateful to have the privilege to serve in ministry with you. NEWCOMER MINISTRY It seems that we have new visitors almost every Sunday at Trinity. I continue to be impressed by the warm greeting that the Trinity congregation extends to all who worship with us. Our young adult group continues to grow, as does almost every other demographic of our church life. As our extravaganza ministries unfold, so too will our intentional welcoming of visitors burgeon. Thank you for all that you do to welcome people into our community each and every Sunday. PASTORAL CARE & STEPHEN MINISTRY Our Stephen Ministers continue to be vital to our pastoral care ministry at Trinity. Many Stephen Ministers have been engaging in weekly one-on-one caregiving sessions for over a year now. They also provide Eucharist visits and support our healing bench, which is open during communion at the 10 am service. Our other pastoral programs continue to serve the Trinity community thanks to our many lay volunteers. Eucharistic Visitors, Prayer Circle, and Prayer Shawl ministries are all organized by our pastoral care team: Violet Lyon, Sally Mancini, and MaryAnn Sableman. I am incredibly grateful for their service and leadership. WOMEN OF TRINITY In 2016 we had the third Women of Trinity retreat, this time at a new location, San Damiano Retreat Center in Danville. We are continuing the yearly retreat in 2017 with a trip to Bishop’s Ranch. Our women’s ministry provides an important opportunity for women in our community to come together for community. This is lived out through the retreat, small groups, dinners, and walking group. These gatherings all happen thanks to the many wonderful women in our community, and I am grateful for all that they offer to Trinity. CATHERINE’S CENTER For over three years we have continued to provide holiday meals and gifts, as well as financial support, to Catherine’s Center, making it an integral part of our Outreach ministry. The women of Catherine’s Center continue to occasionally worship with us, and we are always exploring new ways to partner with them. If you are interested in being a part of our ministry with Catherine’s Center, please let me know!

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HEARTS FOR JUSTICE In 2016 we held our third Hearts for Justice event. This year’s conference focused on addiction and recovery. We welcomed The Rt. Rev. Chilton Knudsen, and Fr. Tom Weston as our two distinguished speakers. It was a wonderful morning, with many people from outside the Trinity community in attendance. Bishop Chilton joined us for Sunday morning services, as well, for a Recovery Eucharist. The entire weekend was a wonderful way to continue to explore how we can serve those in recovery and how we can care for ourselves. A big thank you also to all the volunteers who made Hearts for Justice happen. We had numerous volunteers who planned and staffed the events—from greeters to hospitality to audio/technical support. Thank you for making this event happen! Stay tuned for a date for Hearts for Justice 2017 which will focus on the topic of mental illness.

Peace,

The Rev. Elizabeth Riley, Associate Rector

PARISH ELECTION RESULTS

Election held on Sunday, December 4, 2016

VESTRY 3 year term, Class of 2019: Allison Burzio-Aagaard, DeeDee Dickey, Josie Gaillard, and Nydia MacGregor

2017 DEANERY DELEGATES Dick Babb, Sally Freyberg, David Hohl Jane Phillips, and Kent Smith

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FAMILY MINISTRIES Trinity Church continues to welcome and draw families together and to encourage healthy Christian formation in an open and loving community that listens and responds to each other and aspires to hear that still quiet voice of the divine. Our report reflects this openness and its consequent joys. Under the direction of Associate Rector for Youth and Family Ministries, the Rev. Mary Greene, and Associate for Children and Family Ministries, Elise Jones, our programs are made possible by the support of our entire community and our heritage as a place of vibrant family ministries as well as the effective and dedicated leadership of our clergy and lay leaders. Special recognition is due to Cathy Sage for her deep dedication to our Godly Play program and to our Family Ministries Commission: Cathy Sage, Josie Gaillard, Dan Cooper, Craig Perlov, Ann Diederich and Fiona Walker. We have also been blessed to have a dedicated team of teachers and greeters for Godly Play and Explorers including: Cathy Sage, Josie Gaillard, Erika Girvin, Maria Smith, Robert Sage, Elizabeth Gheleta, Susan Bryan, Julie Cooper, Ann Diederich, Eric Jones, and Steve Andrew. Our Sunday morning programming consists of Pre-K through third grade participation in Godly Play and our fourth and fifth graders in Explorers. Our Summer School curriculum invited parishioners to share their talents with our children and was well received. The Parish Retreat in October provided formation opportunities for children and families. Pastoral care has provided support and spiritual direction for parents. Conversation with parents, children, teachers, and the larger community through the Planning Extravaganza and individual meetings encouraged the Family Commission and Parish Staff to set goals for 2017, to plan more social events for the different members of our community as well as to identify and implement new ways to involve children and families in community outreach programs. This report reflects our progress in each of these goals. Outcomes in social events and outreach goals have been positive. There were two social events planned for the summer and fall: a pool party and a Halloween party. Both were well attended by a variety of families (newcomers and regulars) and allowed time for families to connect outside of Sunday morning programming. The children and families participated in several outreach projects: the Easter Basket Build, Catherine’s Center cookie baking and Christmas card project and Braid Mission Christmas Card project. Families with children of all ages participated in the Easter Basket Build led by Holly Tambling. During the Christmas season our children created personalized cards for Braid Mission as well as made Christmas cards and baked gingerbread cookies for Catherine’s Center. As a result of these activities, our children have grown in their understanding of God, our community and the Episcopal Church, and are excited for future events and outreach projects. Going forward we plan to continue building and enhancing our Christian formation programming by continuing to offer outreach and social events as well as offering a new Sunday morning faith formation schedule, parenting classes and playgroups. Our dedication to Godly Play and Explorers will grow in teacher development and recruitment and increased communication to parents about our lesson content. Respectfully submitted, Elise Jones, Associate for Children and Family Ministries

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ADULT FAITH FORMATION In the first half of 2016, the Rector’s Class continued to focus on the manuscript that I had written during my Summer 2015 Sabbatical. We completed the class, and the manuscript, in the Spring of the year. I am grateful to everyone who participated in that class, and for the valuable feedback it generated. Now, I just have to find the time to rewrite! This past Lent, we tried something new to try to engage more of the congregation in faith formation. Rather than follow a traditional pattern of having a Lenten offering on a weeknight, we decided to do our Lenten Series on the last four Sundays of Lent, following the 10 am service. We had a quick lunch, and then adults had two options to choose from. One, led by Rev. Elizabeth, on the book, Being Mortal, and the other, led by me, on creating a Rule of Life, using an approach developed by the Episcopal religious order, the Society of St. John the Evangelist. We also had offerings for children. The Lenten Series was a great success, involving between 75 and 80 people each Sunday. There was a great deal of positive feedback. The approach also provided a manageable path of engagement in faith formation for parents of younger children, who have difficulty taking advantage of faith formation opportunities offered at other times. Following the success of the Lenten Series, we decided to build a few Formation Sundays into our calendar throughout the year, beginning in the Fall of 2016. As an outgrowth of the 2016 Planning Extravaganza, we chose the theme of Episcopal 101 for our 2016-2017 Formation Sundays. We had two Formation Sundays in September focusing on the development of the Anglican Tradition; a November Formation Sunday focusing on the seasons of the church year, particularly Advent, with an Advent Wreath-making workshop; and two Formation Sundays in December, both focused on the relationship between faith and science in the Anglican tradition, and featuring guest speakers, the Very Rev. Dr. Mark Richardson, Dean of the Church Divinity School of the Pacific (CDSP) in Berkeley, and the Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts-Schori, former Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church. All these Sundays had great attendance on par with the Lenten Series. We have additional Formation Sundays scheduled in the Spring of 2017 during Lent, focused on the Prayer Book. One will be led the Rev. Dr. Ruth Meyers, Liturgics Professor at CDSP. We will also be inviting people into a book study during Lent. We are also aware that parishioners have taken initiative to form book groups and bible study groups on their own, meeting in people’s homes. These are in addition to some small groups that were formed in 2015 and again in early 2016. We encourage all of these efforts to bring people together in small groups that are self-directed, and stand ready to support and facilitate those efforts as people express their desire for them. The Rector’s Class resumed in the Fall of 2016, focusing on Christian mystics and mysticism as our theme for 2016-2017. We have continued our Contemplative Chapel offering on Tuesday evenings at 8:15. The Wednesday Centering Prayer Group disbanded in 2016. There is also a small group that meets on Friday mornings at 7:00 am for Morning Prayer. Faithfully, The Rev. Matthew Dutton-Gillett

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OUTGOING WARDENS’ REPORT The Vestry is the governing board for Trinity Church. Among other duties, it approves and manages the financial life of the church, makes major decisions about the facilities, and works closely with the Rector to support and grow the ministry and vision of the congregation. The Vestry consists of 12 members; 4 elected from the parish annually for a term of three years. Trinity’s vestry members for 2016 were as follows: rd nd st CLASS OF 2016 [3 year] CLASS OF 2017 [2 year] CLASS OF 2018 [1 year] Chris Ernst Jim Bramlett Elaine Hammond Becca Pecore Bob Cleveland(Jr. Warden) James Vaughn Kent Smith (Sr. Warden) Ann Diederich MaryAnn Sableman Margie Stehle Anita Seipp Robert Sage

In 2017, the Vestry will be joined by the Class of 2019: Allison Burzio-Aagaard, Dee Dee Dickey, Josie Gaillard, Nydia MacGregor. The Rector serves as the President of the Vestry and chairs the monthly meetings. As she has for many years, Elaine Johnson does an excellent job as the non-voting clerk, helping to record both the results and the spirit of the discussions. Elaine has agreed to serve as secretary again for 2017.

2016 HIGHLIGHTS Much of the focus in 2016 was supporting and strengthening the five priorities that emerged from the parish wide assessment and subsequent discernment across our Community. Some of this year’s supporting highlights: EXTRAVAGANZA: In April, we held a very well attended Trinity-wide workshop. Advertised as the “Extravaganza”—its purpose was to conduct interactive breakout sessions around the five key “pillars” identified as the foundation for our three-year plan: Spiritual Discovery, Children, Youth & Families, and Outreach, supported by Broadening Engagement and Growing the Congregation. Within this workshop, groups representing each pillar or “theme” were selected and upon receiving comprehensive congregation feedback, they were tasked with developing viable action plans for rollout, focusing on Year One. From May through July, these groups met and consulted with Vestry regularly. The final plan recommendations were presented by the Group leaders and approved in August by the Vestry. Much appreciation goes out to everyone involved with this 3-year plan development, conversation and eventual roll out. To successfully implement these action plans will require the active support and energy of the Trinity community. As such, there is an ongoing “recruitment” drive led by the Rev. Elizabeth to engage volunteers to insure successful implementation of the Year One activities. CAFÉ PROPOSAL: After much discussion and consultation, the Vestry decided to change the direction on the proposed Cafe development. While the intent of the project, in partnership with

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Catherine’s Center, had merit and value, it is clear that it was not viable on a number of fronts. We are much appreciative of the comprehensive feedback that we received (both pro and con) and are thankful for the dedicated engagement within our congregation. It is clear that there is broad support for the goals that the Cafe proposal meant to serve (in particular, supporting women coming out of incarceration and enhancing Trinity’s visibility within the broader Peninsula community). However, given the major concerns and questions especially around financial viability and the commitment required for success, we will be taking a step back. A new task force has been formed to look at other ideas for meeting the original goals as laid out during this process. Once this group has flushed out some viable options, they will be presented to the congregation for further feedback and discussion . We will then be able to better determine where our energy and resources are best served.

LIGHTING PROJECT: In conjunction with the Building and Grounds Commission, the Vestry has been working to gather proposals for upgrading the lights in the main church building. The existing lighting is very difficult to maintain and not energy efficient. The current lighting is also not bright enough during night services for those with reduced vision. In early 2016 the Building and Grounds Commission presented a comprehensive proposal for upgrading the Sanctuary lights. As this represents a major project, the Vestry decided to seek an additional proposal and formed a small committee to work with Buildings and Grounds on soliciting an additional bid. A talented pair of commercial lighting designers was selected to assist in the design for the second proposal. They have performed a comprehensive analysis of the current lighting, including building a detailed 3-D model of the sanctuary. We are currently soliciting bids from electricians for the installation costs associated with the second proposal. Once those bids have been completed the Vestry will make a decision between all the proposals and we anticipate installation this year.

YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY CHANGES: We were truly blessed to have had the Rev. Mary Greene as Associate Rector in charge of Youth and Family Ministries. Her contributions to the Trinity family and its life have been numerous and she will be missed dearly as she embarks on her next adventure. Upon Mary’s departure on October 1st, it was determined the best course of action was to create two separate lay staff positions— one for Youth Ministries and one for Children and Family Ministries. This role separation will be most beneficial in providing critical guidance and continuity as we continue to grow and prosper in the future. Elise Jones is the new Associate for Children and Family Ministries and is already making great strides in setting and implementing plans for the new year. Our new Associate for Youth Ministries, Patrick Kangrga, has settled in after his relocation from New York and the kids are very excited about the journey ahead. Congratulations to both Elise and Patrick. Based on results, in 2017 the Vestry will be helping to shape the Year 2 and Year 3 plan activities. Our 3-year plan [see next page] dovetails well with our 2017 stewardship campaign around “Abundant Life” and all that Trinity offers to us and each other. One aspect of our

9 - TRINITY PARISH ANNUAL REPORT 2016 spiritual abundance is our beautiful space here in Menlo Park. The new year will bring an intensive conversation around the purpose, feasibility and mission for a Capital Campaign. We thank all Vestry members for their commitment and discerning service to the parish. We especially thank the class that is completing their term, and welcome the incoming class. The combination of experience, skills, new ideas, and enthusiasm that each class brings to the Vestry keeps the parish a vibrant and healthy organization. We also thank the Rev. Matthew, our Rector, for his inspiring and strong leadership. The Trinity community continues to be very strong, which is clearly reflected in the positive tone of the Vestry discussions, meetings and actions each month. Respectfully submitted, Kent Smith, Senior Warden Bob Cleveland, Junior Warden

“EXTRAVAGANZA”

THE THREE YEAR PLAN

In Lent of 2015, the people of Trinity participated in a survey of the congregation to assess how we were doing and to identify those areas of our life and ministry that people were most interested in strengthening. The results of that survey indicated a strong congregation with high levels of both satisfaction and energy; in particular, five areas surfaced which we particularly wanted to strengthen: Outreach; Children, Youth, and Family Ministries; Spiritual Discovery (Adult F2ormation); Broadening Parishioner Engagement; and Growing the Congregation. In April of 2016, Trinity held a “Planning Extravaganza” that invited people to brainstorm ideas that would strengthen our life in each of these five areas. After that, teams of volunteers from each of the brainstorming groups continued to meet to finalize the results of the brainstorming sessions, focusing on the top five ideas that attracted the most support during those sessions. The Trinity staff and Vestry consolidated these brainstorms into a three year plan. The areas of outreach, spiritual discovery, and children and family ministries have new initiatives that are spread out over the next three years. Broadening Engagement and Growing the Congregation also have new initiatives but are somewhat outside of the three year plan, as their new initiatives did not need to be staggered in the same way as others.

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YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

OUTREACH • Support Redwood • Explore Interfaith • Support the Refugee Family House Peace with a Muslim Crisis • Jail Ministry Congregation • Discerning our Heart • Hearts for Justice for Justice Task Force 2017: Mental Illness

CHILDREN, YOUTH, • Quarterly Social • Parenting Course • Summer Camp/VBS & FAMILIES Events • Family Mission Trip • Quarterly Service Events

SPIRITUAL • Formation: Episcopal • Formation: Interfaith • Formation: TBD DISCOVERY 101 • Local Pilgrimage • International • Spiritual Practices Pilgrimage

BROADENING • Create a Volunteer Database ENGAGEMENT • Create a Photo Directory • Establish a New Member Dinner • Establish Volunteer Recognition Opportunities

GROWING THE • Create a Welcome Wagon Team CONGREGATION • Create a Public Relations Team • Commit in new ways to inclusivity and diversity

In the Fall of 2016, recruitment began for various parts of Year One, with plans to begin recruitment for the remaining Year One areas in early 2017. As we’ve emphasized through this process, each new ministry is an invitation: those that attract support will move forward, but there may be some that don’t attract sufficient energy to be implemented. It has been encouraging to see interest in every area, and we hope to see continued interest in our Year One ministries as recruitment continues.

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TRINITY YOUTH PROGRAM In 2016, the youth of Trinity continued developing relationships, expanding programming, deepening our spiritual growth, and contributing to this community, the larger church and world. In the Spring of 2016, the youth helped to support another successful Spaghetti Dinner BINGO Night fundraiser to raise monies for the Youth Mission Trip in the summer. The event was a success, and we are grateful for those adults who helped organize, the Kitchen Crew for making the delicious meal, and to everyone in the congregation who supported the youth by turning out for the dinner. This year, the Youth Mission Trip occurred a little closer to home, with about 15 youth traveling to the Los Angeles area. During seven days away, the youth worked in farm-to-fork gardens, kitchens and food distribution centers coordinated by the Episcopal Church around Los Angeles and explored why food justice matters to us as Christians. They also had plenty of fun. The youth were hosted at St. Michael and All Angels in Corona Del Mar. They spent time at Seeds for Hope in downtown LA (a ministry of the Episcopal cathedral) and at St. John’s Food Pantry. They also had a half-day visit to Homeboy and Homegirl Industries, founded by the Jesuit priest, Fr. Gregory Boyle, and detailed in his book, Tattoos on the Heart. They also enjoyed an afternoon and evening at Universal Studios, Hollywood, and an evening tour and dinner at the Getty Center. We are deeply grateful to Meg Rorden and Ross Smith, who accompanied the youth on their trip, along with the Rev. Mary Greene, who oversaw the organization. In August 2016, the Rev. Mary Greene announced that she had accepted a call to Grace Cathedral, a place she had long dreamed of serving. As she prepared to transition to Grace, she worked hard to help us put in place the necessary pieces to ensure a smooth transition. She had a couple of youth group meetings in the Fall with the youth before she left, and Rev. Matthew had meetings with the parents and Youth Commission to help us discern next steps. Rev. Matthew, Rev. Elizabeth, and Meg Rorden all made sure that youth group continued to meet as the search for a new Associate for Youth Ministries moved forward. Ron Mancini, Tim Heaton, and Alexandra Xu also helped with youth group meetings, along with Elise Jones. By mid-October, we had identified three strong finalists as the result of a national search. The Youth Commission, along with youth parent Christy Heaton, invested 7 hours on a Saturday afternoon and evening interviewing the three finalists with Rev. Matthew. As a result of that process, Patrick Kangrga was called as our new youth minister, and joined us on January 3, 2017. Our youth program continues to be strong. We have 15 to 25 youth in junior and senior high who come together week by week for food, fellowship, fun, and faith formation, and we look forward to continued strength and growth under Patrick’s leadership. This summer’s Youth Mission Trip will be headed to Washington, DC, and we thank the congregation in advance for their support. In closing, special thanks are owed to Meg Rorden, who meets every week with the youth as an additional adult presence. But she is much more than simply a presence— she is truly someone who is deeply engaged with the life of our youth. Ross Smith has also given much time to meeting regularly with the youth as a leader and mentor. We are grateful to them both. Respectfully Submitted, The Rev. Matthew Dutton-Gillett

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HOSPITALITY COMMISSION

Trinity’s Hospitality Commission provides refreshments after each service on Sunday mornings. Fifteen volunteers comprising four teams donate their time and energy setting up, cleaning up and serving mouthwatering treats to our parishioners once every four weeks.

We serve coffee and tea makings plus delicious pastries/desserts/fruit along with lemonade and Goldfish for the kids. We just completed our fourteenth full year of service and we look forward to a successful fifteenth year. Thanks to everyone who serves on this commission. We want to thank Laurie Hunter, Misty Mazzara, and Robert Wendin who have served as Substitutes and have retired from this ministry— we thank them for their years of dedication to this ministry.

This commission is always looking for additional members. If you are searching for a way to serve at Trinity, we encourage you to consider Hospitality. It is a great way to meet new people and help provide an environment that enhances the feeling of community at Trinity. If you have an interest in serving this important ministry, please contact Alecia McDowell in the Church Office at 326-2083.

Our current teams are: Team 1 Boy Scout Troop 206 & Mike O’Connor (8 am service) Rhonda & Howard Smith (10 am service) Katie Behroozi (Snacks) Team 2 John Crevelt (8 am service) Jean Lum Hoy (10 am service) Cheryl MacGregor (Snacks) Team 3 Sally Freyberg (8 am Service) Jason, Michelle, and Seb Koglin (10 am service and Snacks) Team 4 Bob & Gerry Kirchgatter (8am service) Rusty Gaillard (10 am Service) Victoria Tregoning (Snacks) Substitutes: Barbara Newton, Nancy Ryde

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MUSIC AT TRINITY IN 2016 The music ministry at Trinity supports the worship of the Trinity community through the spiritual offering of vocal and instrumental music. We are blessed with a number of volunteers who sing, play handbells and other instruments as they generously share their time and talent to enrich our worship. The TRINITY CHOIR sings at the 10:00 am service (all but one Sunday a month) from September through Trinity Sunday. Twenty-two members of the congregation volunteer their time and voices; supplemented by four paid singers. We sing a wide range of music ranging from early chant to contemporary anthems. The choir rehearses on Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm and on Sunday mornings at 9:00 am in the Music Room. Everyone is invited to sing in the choir—church membership is not required. In 2017, our handbell choir, known as the TRINITY RINGERS, is proud to embark on its 20th year of ringing at Trinity. The group, under the direction of Rick Hoffmeister for the last 7 years, consists of volunteers—some who are relatively new to ringing and some who have been with the group since the beginning. The Trinity Ringers typically play once a month from September through May. They play a variety of music arranged for handbells, and they often join forces with the choir and other musicians in hymns, anthems, and processionals.. The Ringers traditionally play at the 6 pm Christmas Eve service and the Easter services, and they perform in our May Festival of Music, which started as an annual handbell concert and has developed into a concert with offerings by the entire Trinity Music Department. The Ringers rehearse on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary. New ringers are always welcome and no previous experience is necessary. The Ringers are famous for their conviviality and their chocolate breaks! Trinity’s CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP (OMG) under the direction of Ron Mancini and THE BLUEGRASS BAND, under the direction of Nat Lewis, provide musical support for our alternative music Sunday worship which is generally held on the last Sunday of the month. The groups rehearse in the Church for an hour before the 10:00 am service on the last Sunday of the month and are happy to welcome new members. Trinity’s children’s choir THE SINGING SAINTS, under the direction of Elise Jones, is a training choir for the youth at Trinity. The children learn the musical tradition of the Episcopal Church and join in our worship by offering music at several services during the year, including morning services, the Christmas Pageant and the annual Festival of Music service held in May. It is our hope to have members of the children’s choir move on to one of our adult music groups. Highlights of our music ministry in 2016 include the glorious music for our Easter services, our annual All Saints Service, in which the choir and soloists were in superb form, the Advent Service of Lessons and Carols, and our beautiful Christmas Eve services - which included the adult choir, bells and string trio. As we move forward into 2017 we will seek to engage more members of the congregation in singing or playing in one of our ensembles. We are deeply grateful to all who give their time and talent to make music at Trinity possible. Our singers, ringers, and instrumentalists make a substantial commitment both in rehearsing and offering their music on Sundays. Their contributions are an extremely important component to our worship experience. We would like to thank the Vestry for their leadership this past year. We are also grateful to our talented music staff: Rick Hoffmeister, Bell Choir Director; Ron Mancini, OMG Director; Nat Lewis, Bluegrass Director; Elise Jones, The Singing Saints Director. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. Ron Valentino, Director of Music

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FLOWER GUILD

MISSION To enhance the worship experience and spaces (Church, Chapel and Memorial Garden) through floral arrangements, plants, and ecclesiastical and seasonal decorations. SERVICE: Generally a two-member team will share the weekly duties. Including the trip to purchase floral material from Mountain View wholesaler California Flower Shippers, preparation, arranging, and clean up can take 2½ - 4 hours. The chapel customarily is graced with a basket of orchids maintained by the Flower Guild. Occasionally, Flower Guild members, as requested, will create arrangements for memorial services that will also remain for that Sunday’s services. During the Lenten and Advent seasons—ten weeks total—there are no altar flowers, instead only greens.

DONATIONS: Contributions to the Flower Guild budget are encouraged, and make up most of its annual budget. Donations are made in gratitude and thanksgiving, in remembrance and celebration of loved ones, and other special occasions. Donations for flowers are made through the church office to Flower Guild treasurer, Camille Tripp. Contributors’ names and thanksgivings are listed in each Sunday’s bulletin. If possible, altar flowers are removed, and taken to the nonprofit “Random Acts of Flowers,” where repurposed flowers are made into new arrangements and taken to convalescent homes and hospitals. Other weeks, small arrangements of altar flowers are given to Trinity newcomers to help them feel welcome. EASTER AND CHRISTMAS: In recent years, decoration of the church for festival days has become an uplifting community activity of Flower Guild members with other congregants. For Easter there are large floral arrangements on the altar; lilies comprise a magnificent arrangement for the baptismal font, The Flower Guild with other helping hands prepare cut flowers for the children’s flowering of the cross, and bedeck an additional six window boxes of potted spring flowers in the nave. Dozens of Easter lilies and other potted, blooming plants grace the memorial garden. After Easter Sunday services, window box contents and lilies are taken home by congregants for their spring gardens. Christmas altar arrangements remain in place through Epiphany. Christmas decoration, the greening of the church, begins following the last Advent Sunday 10:00 service, when congregants help hang banners (designed and made by the Flower Guild), living wreaths and garlands, place LED lights, and poinsettias. Many-hands-helping makes for light, joyful work. Flower Guild members create altar floral arrangements for Christmas, create small spray arrangements for the Christmas Eve pew candles, and place blooming plants in the Memorial Garden, and care-take through Epiphany. MEMBERSHIP: The Flower Guild would love additional members, men and women! No experience is required, and on-the-job training is provided. If you’re interested, please contact one of the Guild members. Our 2016 Guild members included: Susan Bryan, Carrol Cleveland, Kate Dutton-Gillett, Kathy Engelmann, Elaine Hammond, Elaine Johnson, Eleanor Laney, Jane Phillips, Haydi Sowerwine, Mary Sweeney, Mandi Toutsch, and Robin Whalen. The Flower Guild hosts an annual dinner and 2 meetings per year. Mary Sweeney, Coordinator

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ALTAR GUILD The Trinity Altar Guild [established in 1899] exists to assist the clergy and to help provide a meaningful worship experience for all members of our congregation. Our primary job is to set up for all church services, putting out the bread and wine, the candles, and the silver. We also put everything away afterwards, washing the silver pieces and laundering the linens. Our work helps to make the worship life of the Altar church possible. In addition, we consider ourselves a "small group," Guild and we really enjoy each other's company! We are divided into teams, and each team serves one Sunday per month. Current members are: (Team 1) Kitti Salera and Elizabeth Andersen (and her daughters); (Team 2) Camille Tripp and Debbie Smith; (Team 3) Marzette Woods, Anita Seipp, and Beth Leathers; (Team 4) Margie Stehle, Kim Mitchell, and Abby Heaton; and (Wednesday Healing Service and willing substitute) Violet Lyon. Many, many thanks to all who continue to serve so faithfully! Finally, we mourn the loss of two of our long-time members who died in 2016, Polly Fuller and Anita Douglas. Although they had retired from Altar Guild, they were still an important part of our lives. We hope that a few more people might join our teams this year. If this ministry interests you, please contact one of the clergy. We look forward to a happy and productive year! Margie Stehle

LECTORS AT THE 10 AM SERVICE Reading God’s Word to the congregation during worship is an ancient and sacred ministry, and a great privilege. Lay readers (Lectors) are interpreters in so far as assigned passages must be made understandable for the congregation listening. The Lectors themselves must have a good understanding of the scheduled readings and practice reading aloud with projection and enunciation. Breathing, punctuation and pause also play a crucial part in any interpretive reading. Many thanks to all the 2016 Lectors, including:

Steve Andrew Jay Dean Abby Heaton Maddy MacGegor Jane Phillips David Arscott John Donald Brian Leerthuber Jonathan MacQuitty Alden Pinkham Dick Babb Chris Ernst Gwilym Luff Hillary Martinez Peggy Shippen Alice Chernikoff Sally Freyberg Sherry Lund Gray Perrone Connor Stubbs Nancy Cole Elaine Hammond Violet Lyon Margaret Perrone Janis Wilcox Christiansen

All ages of youth and newcomers are encouraged to become lectors and give us the benefit of their voice and interpretation. Please contact me if you are interested in this ministry in 2017. Janis Wilcox Christiansen

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MORNING PRAYER, FRIDAYS AT 7 AM A service of Morning Prayer takes place weekly on Friday mornings at 7 am in the Trinity Chapel. This time of prayer and community provides a wonderful opportunity for beginning the day peacefully. We celebrate the saints’ days from “Lesser Feasts and Fasts,” so we learn interesting stories about some of the lesser-known heroes of our faith. We hope you will consider joining us in 2017. Margie Stehle

LAY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS AT 10 AM The Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEMs) are members of the congregation who administer the wine at the 8 am and 10 am Eucharist. Those serving in 2016 at the 10 am service were Alison Blank, Bruce Deal, Lisa Deal, Jay Dean, Lisa DewBerry, Bill Grove, Nancy Grove, Christy Heaton, Patrick Heaton, Violet Lyon, Sally Mancini, Robert Sage, Ross Smith, Debbie Smith, and Margie Stehle. We thank all of them for their service. This is definitely an area of ministry where we could use more people, and we currently have one or two who will be trained to be added to this ministry in 2017. It is one that is appropriate not only for adults, but also for older youth. We always look forward to welcoming new people into this ministry. Please speak to any member of the clergy if you think that you might be interested in joining this ministry of service. A thank you to Kitti Salera, who schedules our LEMs for the 8 am service, and whose report on their ministry will be found below. In the last quarter of 2016, Debbie Smith underwent surgery and remains in recovery. Our prayers are with her, and we look forward to her being able to join us as a LEM once again. ALTAR SERVERS AT THE 8 AM SERVICE The attendance at the 8 am service continues to grow!!! And the long-term parishioners have remained loyal to the service as well. The 8 am service is celebrated in the "Big Church" on the first Sunday of the month and in the Chapel on the following Sundays. Two roles played by our Servers: the Lectors, whose duties include reading the two lessons chosen for the Sunday, or those who read the Prayers of the People; the Lectors then collect and present the offering to the clergy. The LEMs, or Lay Eucharistic Ministers, who serve as Acolytes and Chalice Bearers, are very important members of our services as well. Each year we try to bring newer members into the "fold" by asking them to join our group of Servers. We have a team of three LEMs, including Rich Monroe, Molly Carroll, and Margie Stehle. Please speak to one of the Clergy if you would enjoy serving in this capacity. The team of Lectors includes Steve Andrew, Dick Babb, Janis Christiansen, Dorothy Lazier, Sally Freyberg, Esther Heslop, Violet Lyon, and Carol Park. Having these members of our 8 am service participate in these ways is a visible and outward sign that we are all ministers of Christ's Church, even without Ordination. These dedicated volunteers are a wonderful addition to our worship and we are very grateful for their services! If any of you would be willing to take on one of these roles, please let us know. We would LOVE to have you. You will enjoy the small, warm and welcoming environment of the 8 am service. Sincerely, Kitti Salera

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USHERS AND OBLATION BEARERS

CURRENT USHER AND OBLATOR TEAMS *Usher team captain Ushers: Larry Sweeney*, Ross Smith, Ian Wall, James Vaughn, Harry Hagey Oblators: John and Susanne Crevelt Ushers: David Tambling*, Tony Pecore, Greg Hall Oblators: Bill Coggshall and Janet Littlefield Ushers: Bill Odell*, Clarisa Odell, Moises Sabio, Robert Wendin Oblators: Allison Burzio-Aagaard and Brad Aagaard Ushers: Roy Stehle*, Jon MacQuitty, Tim Heaton Oblators: Larry and Mary Sweeney Ushers: Jim Kitch,* Dick Babb, Phil Mazzara, Sally Young Oblators: Cristina and Kent Smith Relief Ushers: Gabe Molitor, Sebastian Koglin Clarisa Odell and Larry Sweeney serve as co-chairs for the Usher/Oblator Teams, and continue to recruit ushers and oblators from the younger families in the congregation. Service as ushers and oblators brings a wonderful sense of unity and hope to our church life. If you are interested in serving, please contact Clarisa or Larry. Ushers perform an important welcoming and support ministry to the congregation and the clergy before, during and after the 10 am Sunday service. They are often the first people that parishioners meet as they enter the church to attend this service. A warm, friendly greeting, especially to newcomers and visitors, is therefore an important part of the usher’s duty. Offering assistance, answering questions and directing people to appropriate places (such as childcare and restrooms), directing people to available seating (if the church is crowded), as well as handing out service bulletins are all part of this welcoming ministry. Prior to the service, ushers set out the handicapped parking signs in front of the church entrance, retrieve service bulletins from the Sacristy, ring the church bell (at approximately 9:55 am) to indicate that the service is about to begin, and place the parishioner name-tag rack outside for convenient access. Ushers are also called upon to serve at special services such as Christmas Eve and Easter as well as weddings and memorial services as needed. In addition, ushers are responsible for a variety of duties during the service. They count and record the number of people in the congregation, they collect and present the offering, and coordinate the oblation bearers who carry the bread and wine up to the altar. During Communion, they assist parishioners up and down the stairs to and from the altar and verify that there are no major obstructions along the path that is used on each side of the steps by communicants returning to their pews following communion. They also alert clergy to communicants who require Communion to be brought to them in the pews. They open or close side windows in the church during the service to maintain a comfortable temperature. There can be additional duties that are unique to a given service such as handing out or collecting special items such as candles. Ushers are generally watchful of any parishioners who might require assistance or attention at any time during the service due to illness, handicap or other conditions

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Following the service, ushers gather up used service bulletins and programs left behind by the congregation. Pews are also checked so that hymnals and prayer books are neatly placed in their appropriate pew pockets. In the sacristy, unused and reclaimed programs/bulletins are recycled, and the offering is bagged and deposited into the church safe. The handicapped signs are brought in and stored. The nametag rack is brought back inside the church, and ushers turn off church lights and close and lock the church doors if there is no post-service activity inside. Staffing: Currently, we have nineteen regular ushers and two relief ushers. Twenty are needed to make up five teams of four, although we would prefer to have five on each team for a total of twenty five ushers in consideration of the fact that individual ushers often cannot attend their scheduled Sunday due to travel or other schedule conflicts. A designated captain heads each team and is responsible for seeing that team members and oblators are present to serve at the Sunday service for which they are scheduled. The ushers and oblators are scheduled on a master schedule prepared by the head ushers. The head ushers are also responsible for recruitment of ushers and oblators. With five regular usher teams, each team serves once every five weeks. Ushers report to their team captain just before the service for which they are scheduled. Those who cannot serve during their designated service notify their team captain in advance and find a substitute if needed. Two oblators are needed at each service to carry the offering of bread and wine to the altar ahead of the ushers at the beginning of the collection. Oblators sit in the pews until the Peace, during which they join the ushers at the back of the church. After delivering the bread and wine to the priest at the altar, they return to their pews. Oblators are usually couples, but sometimes a parent and child, or children. When Oblators cannot make their scheduled services due to schedule conflicts, they generally trade dates with other oblators and notify their team captains. We have ten oblators (2 on each usher team), but it would be nice to have 12, including 2 relief Oblators. If you are be willing to volunteer, please contact Clarisa or Larry. If we ask you to "volunteer," please say yes! PRAYER LEADERS AT 10 AM Trinity has begun a new ministry of Prayer Leaders for the 10 am service. This group of leaders serves on a rotating basis to lead the Prayers of the People for the 10 am service, using a microphone placed at the back of the church. Previously, Janis Christiansen was in charge of finding various people to do the Prayers of the People each Sunday. However, this was somewhat difficult, given Janis’s membership in the choir, which rehearses just before church begins, and given the fact that our congregation can be slow to arrive, meaning many are not yet present when we are ready to begin. This left Janis in a sometimes harried position, trying to find leaders for the Prayers of the People quickly. And since those prayer leaders were not using microphones, it could be difficult to hear what was being said. This new approach creates an advance schedule, so there’s no need to rush about on a Sunday morning, and also allows the prayers to be heard much more effectively. Our Prayer Leaders are: Elizabeth Anderson, Allison Burzio-Aagaard, David Cone, Anne Heaton Dunlap, Chris Ernst, Elaine Hammond, Patrick Heaton, Jonathan MacQuitty, Cathy Sage, Debbie Smith, Haydi Sowerwine, Sarah Ulansey-Tkach, and Perry Willig. We are always happy to welcome new people into this ministry. If you are interested, let me hear from you! Faithfully, The Rev. Matthew Dutton-Gillett

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TRINITY SOUND CREW

CURRENT SOUND CREW Regular: Larry Sweeney, Andrew Girvin, Tim Heaton, Eric Jones, Craig Perlov Alternates: Bob Cleveland, Ron Mancini The Trinity Sound Crew manages, operates and maintains the sound systems in the church and in Trinity Hall. A new digital mixer was installed in the Sanctuary in June of 2015 which enables the gains of all of the wireless and wired microphones, recorders, and speakers to be controlled wirelessly with an iPad from almost anywhere in the church building. We also have inputs for other sources (such as iPods and smart phones) so that recorded music can be played through the church sound system when desired for weddings and memorial services. Crew members make sure that the church sound system is turned on before the 10 am Sunday services;. they use the iPad to control the church sound system from their seats in the pews during the services, and turn off the sound system after the services. Our five regular Crew members are scheduled to serve on a five-week rotating basis. When unable to make their regularly scheduled Sundays, they trade with other Crew members. Our two alternate members can fill in as substitutes at 10 am services or serve at special events when their other church activities permit. The 10 am services are automatically recorded by the church sound system, and crew members subsequently edit the recordings, upload the sermons to the Trinity Website, and e-mail the anthem recordings to the music director. Crew members also set up and operate the church and Trinity Hall sound systems for special events such as weddings, memorial services, receptions, and conferences. We are always interested in ways to improve the capabilities, performance and operation of the sound systems. If you have Audio/Video expertise, or would like to learn about and get some AV experience, or would be willing to help out by operating the systems for services and events, we would be delighted to have you join the Crew. Please contact Larry Sweeney or any other Crew member if you are interested.

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TRINITY SUPPER CLUBS (2012-2016)

The Trinity Supper Clubs represent a way for adults to meet and get acquainted over potluck dinners in each other’s homes or apartments. Shortly after Jim and I started attending Trinity, we routinely signed up to be in a supper group and the people that we met through them made us decide to eventually become Trinity church members. We participated for several years and then there was a three-year hiatus (2009-11) as the former leaders, Gayle and JB Brahy, took a break. Not wanting this tradition to end, in 2012, Lisa DewBerry and I started organizing the groups again. Initially, there seemed to be a pent-up demand for the groups. Many new people had joined our church and the groups represented a way for long-term and new members to get acquainted. There was also more publicity with the church newsletter widely available and also a notice in the church bulletin. Lisa and I also stood outside services to recruit people. In 2012, forty-two people signed up. However, since then, we’ve seen declining participation numbers: in 2013, thirty-six people signed up; in 2014, thirty-two people signed up; in 2015, twenty-eight people signed up; and in 2016, only eighteen people signed up . The very low turnout for 2016 may be due to the online mostly sign up process, because some members are already in “private” supper groups with other members of the congregation, or because people feel that they’ve already gotten acquainted with enough with members of the congregation. Some people who sign up also cannot host a group, which puts an additional burden on those who can. As this new year starts, I thought it would be a good idea to survey parishioners regarding the Supper Club groups to see if a new format is needed or a new method of getting participation or possibly put the supper clubs on hold for a few years. If you have any suggestions, comments, etc., please let Lisa or me know what you think. Thanks, Lynne Bramlett

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STEWARDSHIP COMMISSION

MISSION: The Stewardship Commission seeks to encourage all members at Trinity to reflect on the full range of God’s gifts to each of us and to assume active roles as stewards of the resources with which God has entrusted us. The gifts we are called to acknowledge, nurture and use to God’s glory include everything from “individual” gifts (what we have and skills that we can share) to “universal” gifts (the Earth).

The 2016 Stewardship Commission included Chair Maggie Pringle, Leigh Flesher, Dorothy Lazier, Chris Ernst, Becca Pecore, the Rev. Elizabeth Riley, and the Rev. Matthew Dutton- Gillett. The theme of the 2017 Stewardship Campaign was “Abundant Life” from John 10:10 “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”

The Commission met regularly to plan and execute the 2017 Pledge Campaign, including educating the membership about the importance of stewardship, developing the mechanics of the campaign, and determining the method of gratefully acknowledging the gifts. The Commission decided to maintain the basic process that has been in place over the past few years, focusing on educating the membership about why there is a stewardship campaign and how it impacts our ability to maintain and grow the clergy and programs, and support a growing membership.

The pledge cards did include each member’s prior year’s pledge and what a 5% and 10% increase would be. This information has been found to be very helpful when members are considering an increase. To help members prayerfully consider their pledges, several members offered testimonials at the services.

In December, follow-up emails were sent to all members who had pledged for 2016, but not yet for 2017. The budget goal for 2017 is $750,000. At the end of the 2016 calendar year, $627,146 in pledges and gifts had been received. That includes 134 pledges received with an average amount of $4,680. There have been 62 pledge increases, 44 pledges remaining the same, and 14 new pledges. There were 8 cancellations or lost pledges.

In late January the Stewardship Commission will contact all of the members who had not yet made a 2017 pledge to encourage them to do so. They will then focus on thanking the membership and begin planning the 2018 campaign. The updated Stewardship numbers will be reported at the Annual Meeting.

The Trinity Community has generously shared their “Abundant Life” with one another in answer to the 2017 Pledge Campaign. For this we are most grateful as we serve God through our many ministries.

Respectfully submitted, Maggie Pringle

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ENDOWMENT COMMISSION/LEGACY SOCIETY

ENDOWMENT COMMISSION

The Endowment Commission for 2016 was comprised of five members: Howard Smith as the Chair, Tony Pecore as Treasurer, Amy Parigi, David Arscott and Eric Jones. Members serve 5- year terms and meet quarterly to review performance and make investment decisions. Tony Pecore will serve as Chair for 2017, and Anna White will begin her 5-year term, as Howard Smith completes his term. For 2017, Amy Parigi is unable to serve the last year of her term and John Savage has joined the Commission to complete her term. We thank Howard Smith and Amy Parigi for their service.

The Endowment Commission is tasked with two responsibilities. First, to manage Trinity’s Endowment in a manner consistent with the guidelines established in the Endowment bylaws. These guidelines call for a target mix of 60 percent stocks and 40 percent bonds, with flexibility around these targets. The second responsibility of the commission is to oversee the Legacy Society program.

Through a combination of gifts and investment returns, the Endowment grew from $2.496 million at the start of the year to $2.614 million at the end of the year. The total distribution to the Vestry during the year was $105,700. This annual distribution is calculated as 5% of the 5- year average Q2 Endowment balance. In addition to maintaining a balanced mix of assets as required by the Endowment bylaws, the commission also maintained approximately 5% of the endowment assets following the investment practices defined by the Resolution on Sustainable and Responsible Investing of the 164th Convention of the Diocese of California.

LEGACY SOCIETY

The Legacy Society program seeks to help parishioners consider the overall legacy they wish to leave behind, by seeking to live a holy life and finding the holy in others, as well as being responsible about having guardianship arrangements, medical directives, and a current will or living trust. All these steps will ensure their positive legacy for those left behind. In some cases, parishioners may also want to perpetuate future ministries of Trinity Church by either giving a gift to Trinity’s Endowment or by remembering Trinity in their estate plans.

Trinity’s Legacy Society is comprised of the group of over 60 families who have remembered our church in this way. In appreciation for their gifts or bequests, the Endowment Commission organizes special events for Legacy Society members to attend.

An event will take place later in 2017 for Legacy Society members and prospective members. For information on how you can join the Legacy Society, please contact Anna White [email protected].

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FINANCE COMMISSION

The mission of the Finance Commission is to assist the Vestry in being effective stewards of Trinity Church finances. Its primary activities are monitoring actual operating and financial results against budgets, and making recommendations to Vestry regarding operations, investments, capital expenditures, and uses of the Endowment draw.

The Finance Commission generally meets eight to ten times per year, and each of our members is engaged actively in the work of the Commission.

In addition to its primary duties, highlights of the Commission’s activities in 2016 included consultation with Treasurer, Rector, and Vestry on formulation of the 2017 budget.

Nancy Walsworth, who began her term as Treasurer in January of 2013, continued in that role in 2016. Nancy’s service as Treasurer is set to end in 2017, and we are currently moving toward the appointment of her successor. We are deeply grateful for her service. Robert Sage will continue as Assistant Treasurer.

Kim Edwards is our Church bookkeeper, and she works with the Treasurers to maintain the Church’s financial records and produce financial statements.

Our current Commission members include Jim Dehnert, Jeannie Thomas, Janet Littlefield, Tony Pecore, Robert Sage, Laurie Hunter, Eric Jones and Chuck Horstmann who joined in November 2016. Jim Bramlett was Vestry liaison.

Tony Pecore served as chair of the commission in 2016 and will continue as chair through 2017.

Finally, there are 13 parishioners, including several members of the Finance Commission, who count pledge income and other contributions each week. The Commission thanks Nancy Walsworth, who oversees this group, and the following members: Bruce Deal, Jim Dehnert, Laurie Hunter, Janet Littlefield, Mike O'Connor, MaryAnn Sabelman, David Tambling, Jeannie Thomas, Robert Wendin, Phil Mazzara, Eric Jones and Craig Perlov for their service during the year.

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TRINITY PARISH 2016 YEAR-END TREASURER’S REPORT

1. 2016 OPERATIONS: Trinity’s 2016 budget was projected as balanced, with about $898,000 in expenditures offset by equal income. That budget assumed that income and expenditures would both be increased by more than 10% from 2014, due in large part to the fact that we would now have three full-time clergy. Being able to rent out both Montgomery House apartments was a factor in making this possible, but pledges for 2015 also increased substantially. Actual income and expenses in 2016 were both above budget, with revenues exceeding budget by about $39K and expenses by $25K. The result is a projected surplus of about $14K. Pledge income for 2016 was about $734K, $11K above budget. All other revenue sources were on or above budget as well, except for the minor category of “Other” (which roughly translates to “anything that doesn’t fit in another category”). Both of the Montgomery House apartments were rented for the entire year. Plate Offerings were also significantly higher than expected, thanks to a spectacular December. The generosity of Trinity’s parishioners is amazing. On the expense side, much of the overage is due to the timing of Trinity School’s fourth-quarter contribution to building and grounds expenses (to be received in January). The other main variances were in Adult Education and Hospitality, and reflected the meals provided for Formation Sundays and Celebration Sunday. 2016 assets: Our total assets ended the year somewhat lower than in 2015. The fund detail in the 2016 balance sheet shows how these resources are allocated. Operating reserves increased due to the surplus; the reduction in total assets is mainly due to the amount of Prepaid Pledges received in late 2016 compared with the previous year. Operating reserves remain above the three-month minimum recommended by the Diocese.

2. BUDGET FOR 2017 The Vestry has approved a budget for the coming year whose bottom line is a deficit of $15K, with about $927,000 in income and $941,000 in expense. Expenditures are budgeted at about 5% above the 2016 budget. While income is projected to increase by 3% from the prior year’s budget, it actually represents a slight reduction from 2016 actual income. This is largely because plate offerings, Christmas/Easter offerings, and prior year pledge payments were unusually robust in 2016, and are being projected somewhat more conservatively. The majority of Trinity’s expenses are always related to staff; compensation will make up over 60% of our total expense during the coming year. Vestry approved a 2.7% cost of living adjustment (COLA) for the staff in 2016, aligned with Diocesan guidelines. Mainly the increase in compensation results from having a Youth minister and a Family minister, where last year there was one clergy member filling both roles. The other major increase is in the assessment Trinity pays to the Diocese of California. We will discuss the 2017 budget at our Annual Meeting in January. Nancy Walsworth, Treasurer 25 - TRINITY PARISH ANNUAL REPORT 2016

3. TRINITY PARISH 2017 BUDGET Summary totals (Amounts in $)

Income or 2016 2017 Increase/ Expense Category Description Actuals Budget (Decrease) 2016-2017 Easter & Christmas Special Offering 16,010 10,000 (6,010) Income Income Current Yr Pledge/Grant Payments 733,835 750,090 16,255 categories Prior Year Pledge Payments 23367 13,000 (10,367 subject to Assessments Plate Offerings 55,157 41,000 (14,157) Endowment Draw 56,850 52,840 3,990 Other Income 1964 2,000 36 Rental Income 53,914 54,000 86

INCOME TOTAL 937,097 926,930 10,167)

Total Compensation 534,753 582,053 47,300 Expense Conferences Total 4,185 3,890 (295) Total Professional Development 10,220 2,200 (8,020) Total Programs 76,198 45,701 (30,497) Total Supplies and Related 37,529 32,896 (4,633) Total Facilities Expenses 51,900 46,880 (4,448) Total Purchased Services and Temporary Labor 51,328 45,050 24,182 Total Insurance, License, Assessments and Other 157,052 181,234 (2,815)

EXPENSE TOTAL 923,165 841,934 18,769

INCOME LESS EXPENSE 13,932 (15,004) (28,936)

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4. TRINITY PARISH 2016 INCOME STATEMENT BY TYPE OF EXPENSE

Summary totals (Amounts in $) as of December 31, 2016

Income or Full Year Full Year YTD Over Expense Category Description Actuals Budget (Under) Budget Easter & Christmas Special Offering 16,010 7,500 8,510 Income Income Current Yr Pledge/Grant Payments 733,835 723,951 9,884 categories Prior Year Pledge Payments 23,367 1,500 8,367 subject to Assessments Plate Offerings 55,157 41,000 14,157 Endowment Draw 52,850 52,850 - Other Income 1,964 4,000 (2,036) Rental Income 53,194 54,000 (86)

INCOME TOTAL 937,097 898,301 38,796

Total Compensation 534,753 541,943 (7,190) Expense Conferences Total 4,185 3,890 295 Total Professional Development 10,220 2,200 8,020 Total Programs 76,198 66,201 9,997 Total Supplies and Related 37,529 32,896 4,633 Total Facilities Expenses 22,727 44,574 (21,847) Total Purchased Services and Temporary Labor 51,328 45,050 6,278 Total Insurance, License, Assessments and Other 157,052 176,901 (7,967)

EXPENSE TOTAL 923,165 898301 24,864

INCOME LESS EXPENSE (13,932 - 13,932

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5. TRINITY PARISH 2016 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET Summary totals (Amounts in $) as of December 31, 2016: page 1 of 2

ASSET OR Account Class Account Name & Balance End of Balance End of Change SPECIAL FUND Description 2016 2015 during year ASSET 900 assets & Operating Cash Accounts 576,910 616,210 (39,300) Investments Other Cash Accounts 253,372 250,936 2,435

Farm Hill Condo 671,078 671,078 -

Payroll Clearing Account (14,444) (5,051) 606

Accounts Receivable - (12,326)

TOTAL 1,486,499 1,535,499 (48,584) ASSETS SPECIAL 200 Accrued Accrued Payables 578 2,125 (1,547) FUNDS Payables 500 Capital Room for the journey 199,671 199,671 - Improvements Capital Campaign excluding Outreach Room for the Journey - - - Outreach available funds Regular Capital Fund 150,748 150,902 (153)

Project Fund – Memorial - 170 (170) Garden Memorial Garden Fund 573 3,478 (2,905)

TOTAL CAPITAL 350,993 354,221 (3,228) IMPROVEMENTS 600 Ongoing Clergy Housing Fund 283,283 280,600 2,683 Funds Theological Education 9,572 9,572 - Youth Fund -2,529 - 2,529 Outreach 13,425 8,613 4,812 Other Ongoing Funds 39,575 42,618 (3,043) TOTAL 348,384 341,403 6,981 Ongoing Funds Continued on page 2

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2015 BALANCE SHEET: page 2 of 2

ASSET OR Account Class Account Name & Balance End of Balance End of Change Description 2016 2015 during year SPECIAL FUND

SPECIAL FUNDS 700 Trip Funds Mission Trip Funds (5,877) 2,893 (8,770) & Spec Projects Special Projects & 1,829 2,587 (4,416) Collections TOTAL Trips & Special Projects (7,706) 5,480 (13,186) 800 Reserves & Prepaid Pledges 114,444 167,264 (52,819) Miscellaneous Security Deposits 4,1345 4,165 180 Undesignated donations - - - Prior Years Operating 229,027 229,237 (211) Reserve (Equity) Long Term Liabilities 430,000 430,000 - Current Year Interest 2,918 1,378 1,541 Reserve Current Year Income less (13,931 (211) 14,142 Expense (Equity) Endowment Draw Reserves TOTAL Special Funds 794,665 831,833 (37,167)

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 1,486,914 1,535, 062 (48,147)

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BUILDINGS BUILDINGS & GROUNDS Buildings & Grounds Mission: To maintain & GROUNDS and preserve the Trinity campus and facilities—in a financially, environmentally and socially sustainable manner—as a useful and attractive facility to support the mission and ministries of Trinity Church.

COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Commission members are: Beth Janopaul, Haydi Sowerwine, Jane Phillips, Alison Blank, Ron Mancini (Chair), Bill Grove, John Cleveland and our newest member, Craig Perlov. Due to needed commitments of the vestry in 2016, the commission did not have an assigned vestry representative; the chair of the commission communicating directly with the rector, the wardens, and the Treasurer as needed to fill this need. If anyone has repair skills and is interested on helping out if needed without having to commit to commission membership and meetings, please contact one of the commission members! As commission membership continues to age each year, the desire to have younger members of the commission to carry on when the time comes is highly desired and needed. While maintaining and repairing the facility may not seem the most interesting commission compared to some others, it is highly necessary if we want to continue to have an inviting, well-cared-for and working facility for the many aspects of our spiritual life at Trinity. We once again need to acknowledge our ace handyman Fred Feldman, a man of many skills, who, with his helpers, completed both some major and minor repairs this past year, as well as a list of more minor items that the committee didn’t have time for. We also continued to use Salvador on a regular basis for less demanding tasks and have an electrician we can call for electrical tasks either beyond our skills or time limitations. All these “outside-the-commission” support are paid by the hour, so financially it is beneficial if we can complete some items with volunteer labor from within the commission or congregation. Again, if you think you would like to help us, even on a limited basis, please contact one of us or come to one of our meetings, usually on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7 pm in the Tierney Room (check the calendar in the weekly church bulletin which shows our meeting date in a given month on the Sunday before the meeting) 2016 OPERATING B&G BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS: Our budget for the year was $68.500 for the total of the 3 budgets that are the responsibility of B&G: (1) Maintenance - annually anticipated reoccurring contracts, monthly services, etc.; (2) Rectory - maintenance and repairs; and (3) Repairs-and-Improvements—a catch-all budget for all unanticipated repairs and improvements that occur during the year, including the Redwood City condo. In 2017, we expect a fourth new budget account specifically for the Redwood City Condo. We had a number of “major disasters” or unanticipated things happen this past year that required more normal yearly-expected expenditures in the Repairs and Improvements Budget. These larger repairs mostly focused on termite inspection and mitigation problems (Church and MH), roof repairs (TH, AH and MH), a water leak that led to a major Angus Hall elevator repair expenditure, and large number smaller repair items that came up during the year. We ended the year with a slight overrun of our total budget by approximately $1,000. For 2017, based on increases in some of

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2016 ACTIVITIES HIGHLIGHTS Major items of note: • Completed remediation of termite infestation noted during bi-annual pest inspection during the summer – remediation for dry wood termites in the attic area of the church over both the main sacristy and the priest’s sacristy, and subterranean termites in basement of Montgomery House. • Addressed cork oak tree root problem that was lifting pavers in the Tierney Room Patio and causing a hazard – Arborwell determined these were minor roots and could be cut away without affecting the tree…roots were removed and pavers re-installed. • Completed various roof repairs (mainly resealing of roof penetrations) on Trinity Hall, Angus Hall and Montgomery House to prevent water leaks. • Installed shades on windows of the TH Library to address late day sun into room, causing problems for people using the room in the latter part of the day, as well as providing privacy for the overnight Trinity Hosts during the Home and Hope period during the summer. • Installation of a Knox Box (special box the Fire Department can open that contains keys to the facility) on Trinity Hall in conjunction with the MP Fire Department to facilitate their access to

31 - TRINITY PARISH ANNUAL REPORT 2016 buildings if entering on the parking lot side of campus in the event of a fire. There was already one on the Laurel St side on Angus Hall. • Finally were able to identify an acceptable new contractor (Degree HVAC in Redwood City) for the annual maintenance contract for the air handler (Trinity Hall kitchen), HVAC equipment (Angus Hall), and residential type heating systems (Montgomery House and Rectory) to replace the previous contractor. • Due to the drought and requested water usage reduction, Jensen (our landscape services contractor) did a great job for another year of monitoring and adjusting the landscape irrigation system, as well as request to all uses on campus to watch water usage. As a result, we continue to use significantly less water than our allocation. • Refinished the wood floor in Angus Reception Room due to condition of wear and appearance. • Replaced all remaining battery operated smoke detectors on campus (Church and Montgomery House) with new 10-year battery life units to reduce maintenance issues of battery replacement annually. More Minor ongoing items As you know we have a lot of buildings to oversee, some old, some newer—picture your normal house maintenance on steroids. Demands on our time are for: furnace filter replacement, light timer resets for changes during the year, gutter cleaning, light bulb replacement, minor electrical issues like broken switches or motion sensor switches, minor painting touch ups, sticky doors that need trimming, minor water leaks, plumbing needs like clogged toilets, equipment maintenance, elevator maintenance, termite inspections, monitoring of leg caps for folding chairs so they don’t scratch the floors, kitchen equipment, HVAC issues, etc., etc., etc. We also respond to the Dutton-Gilletts regarding Rectory issues, as well as Redwood City condo issues from the Rileys.

Respectively Submitted,

Buildings & Grounds Commission

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Older The "OLDER, WISER LAITY IN SERVICE" [OWLS] of Trinity Church meet at noon on Fridays about 8 times a year. Our mission is Wiser to provide interesting speakers, a hot luncheon meal, and fellowship. Laity O in Service This year average attendance each meeting was 30-35, which has been a great feat for our commission! In 2016, we continued to invite fellow parishioners to participate as speakers, as well as friends in the community. We received very positive feedback from the OWLS participants for providing interesting presentations each month on topics that appealed to the group! We felt very pleased to see so many people coming to the luncheons and talks. Finding speakers that bring in a big crowd each month is still a goal. Again this year we cut back our events, eliminating June, July, September, and December. Having fewer luncheons may have been the reason our numbers continue to increase on the months we had a speaker. Our food expenses (through Lutticken’s caterers) were closer to $300-$350/month due to a larger attendance; a third to a half of the cost is covered by voluntary donations on the day of the luncheons. We also pay to have the tables and chairs set up and taken down to simplify set up and spare the commission from heavy lifting. In January we had our second Movie Matinee program, providing sandwiches, chips, and desserts for the attendees. We showed “McFarland, USA” and everyone thoroughly enjoyed this very moving film together. In February our first program featured Jack Trollman showing his slides about the installation of Christian radio stations in post-Communist Estonia. For March, Sally Mancini spoke about Stephen Ministry and the important one-on-one spiritual and pastoral support the group gives to parishioners who have a need for their help. In April, the Rev. Elizabeth did a follow-up small group discussion on her Lenten series “Being Mortal”—based on Atul Gawande’s best selling and inspirational book. May was our last meeting before our summer hiatus. After lunch we moved to the church where Music Director Ron Valentino accompanied the choir’s bass section leader/soloist Brian Leerthuber in a program of baritone songs from opera and Broadway. August was our annual picnic with 50 people attending this year in the Trinity courtyard. Luttickens provided delicious BBQ fare, with our commission serving up make-your-own sundaes for dessert. For our entertainment pleasure, our own Alecia McDowell and her husband Nate were DJs extraordinaire on the Montgomery House porch, playing songs we all enjoyed. We skipped September, but in October Ron Mancini showed slides and talked about his role with NASA and experiments in space. November ended the OWLS calendar year with Roy and Margie Stehle showing a Power Point presentation on their exciting trip to Greenland! Our commission has shrunk to four members. We work hard, share the responsibilities and enjoy the bond we have formed after ten years together! We have switched to all compostable paper plates, cups, and “silverware” so our time hand-washing dishes and utensils for 35-40 people has been cut back! We welcome anyone who is interested in joining the commission. As for 2017, we showed the movie “Race” in January, in February Rhonda Smith will tell us about her refugee work in Macedonia, In March Linda Umbach will address her own kidney transplant for National Kidney Month, May will feature Ron Valentino and a duet of arias. There’s no meeting in April as the 2nd Tuesday is Good Friday. Respectfully submitted, Gary Dunker

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r hu ch C CHURCH SUPPERS

S UPPERS To encourage and enhance the "community" aspect of our Trinity community, church-wide dinners were officially re-established in 2015! For many years we enjoyed"THIRD SUNDAY SUPPERS" put on by a close-knit team of organizers and kitchen crew called the "Holy Hosts". Members Bob and Carrol Cleveland, having fond memories of these past meal-oriented gatherings, decided to bring back the church suppers eliciting a very welcomed response from the church through strong attendance God walks (ranging from 80 to 150). Bob graciously offered his passion among the pots and expertise for delicious meal preparation for large groups, and pans and the congregation has given nothing but kudos for his amazing contribution. The menu, while always centered on a cuisine type/theme, offered variety including spicy, meaty, vegetarian, gluten-free as well as a simpler child-friendly fare. A light dessert was provided and beverages include coffee, tea, lemonade, and wine. In 2016 we started after-church lunches as part of our Lenten series of faith formation sessions which were very well attended so it has been decided to continue with that format for 2017. In 2016 the meals started in January with Chicken Marsala and ended in December with Tri-Tip Steak & Spiral Ham. Along the way we enjoyed “Make Your Own Sandwiches”, Pancakes & Sausages, a Chili Dinner, Spaghetti & Garlic Bread, Hamburgers & Hotdogs and lots of delicious soups & vegetables! The "Kitchen Crew" meets biannually to plan the menus for the upcoming meals; sets up, decorates cooks, cleans, and has a great time. To support the preparation and serving, some purchases were made for the kitchen including a BBQ Grill, various useful kitchen items and small appliances. The following are the planned meals for 2017: JANUARY - Annual Meeting, FEBRUARY - Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, MARCH - Lenten Programs, APRIL - Youth Group Bingo Brunch Fundraiser, SEPTEMBER - Celebration Sunday and Formation Class, OCTOBER - Formation Class and Halloween Party, DECEMBER - Christmas Lunch with Advent Wreath Making. A big thank you goes to all who participate in and contribute to these fantastic gatherings; especially to those parishioners who stay to put away the tables and chairs. Other than Chef Bob, the team that brings this together has eased into preferred/flexible roles. The 'Kitchen Crew" includes: Bob the Chef, Alecia McDowell and Michelle Koglin as coordinators, Greg Hall, Jason Koglin and son Seb, Violet Lyon, Quinn Maloney, Tony Pecore, Craig Perlov and daughter Deanna, Carole Press our Gluten-Free Expert (who moved to Ireland last Summer), John Scott and son Galen, Dave Tambling, and Victoria Tregoning. In 2016 we added Linda Umbach and occasional help from Philip Whalen and in 2017 Dan Diederich joined the Crew! If you would like to be a part of this great crew please call Alecia in the Church Office.

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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets twice a month for fellowship while we crochet, knit or sew prayer shawls. Each member of the ministry works on their own project, making a warm shawl to give comfort to those who may be undergoing a difficult time in their life, or celebrating a marriage or the birth of a child.

The shawls are created with love and prayers, and each is blessed by the clergy before it is given to the recipient. We want them to know that they are loved by the Trinity community. Each shawl is labeled with “Hand Made with Love for You, From Trinity”.

During this past year we gave approximately 10 shawls. We have a dozen in store to use as needed. We currently have 16 members, and always welcome more. We meet the first Friday and third Thursday of the month from 11 am to 12:30 pm in the library. You do not need to attend all meetings, or stay for the full time. Please come as you are able. Our members have a lot of experience and can help you get started. If unable to attend at those times, you may still participate by making a shawl at home. If you are interested please contact Alison Blank or any member of the clergy. If you know of anyone in need of a Prayer Shawl (we have shawls for men and women) please let a clergy member know. Respectfully submitted, Alison Blank PRAYER CIRCLE MINISTRY The Trinity Prayer Circle is dedicated to praying for anyone in need at any time. We pray for the sick, the injured, the terminally ill, for surgery, for those who are depressed, for safety during travel, for jobs, for pets and for any other need. We also keep in mind the families of and those who love the people for whom we pray. Prayers are usually offered for four weeks unless the need continues. The names of those needing prayers are listed in the weekly bulletin to allow the whole community to offer prayers for those in need. We also publish a contact name, telephone number and e-mail in the bulletin to make it easy to request prayers. This year we have also added Soul Food Ministries to the Prayer Circle in order to make sure that we are aware of all the prayer needs within the Trinity family. Current members of the Prayer Circle are: MaryAnn Sabelman (chair), Rev. Elizabeth Riley, Susan Bryan, JB and Gayle Brahy, Lisa Dewberry, Violet Lyon, Jeff Postlewaite, Sally Mancini, Rev. Frannie Hall Kieschnick, Margie Stehle, Elaine Johnson, John and Lucy Strandberg, and Rev. Matthew Dutton-Gillett. As chair of the group I also meet quarterly with Rev. Elizabeth and other lay persons involved in pastoral care and visitation in order to share information to best serve the needs of the parish. In 2017 we will to continue supporting the prayer needs in our community and beyond. The Prayer Circle would welcome more parishioners to serve in this important ministry. If you are interested, please contact me by e-mail [email protected] or by phone (650) 322-2455. MaryAnn Sabelman, Chair

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PARISH NURSING MINISTRY

The Parish Nursing Ministry is one aspect of Pastoral Care, and involves keeping the congregation healthy in mind, body, and spirit. The mission of the Parish Nurse is to promote and proclaim Christ’s healing presence in the lives of this family of believers. During the past year, in my role as Parish Nurse and Lay Eucharistic Minister, I visited many parishioners personally at home, in hospital, and by telephone, with get-well cards and notes that conveyed the concerns of the parish, and good wishes for their health and recovery. Many with personal concerns are encouraged, prayed with and for. Parishioners who are in other locations are visited occasionally and arrangements are made for them to have regular visits and celebration of the Eucharist. The Parish Nurse is available to all parishioners who need assistance in finding care givers, scheduling home visits, blood pressure checks or any other need within the scope of practice—even just offering a listening ear. The service is ongoing and a phone call is all that’s needed directly (650-328-2472) or through the Church Office or the Rector, even if you just need a listening ear. The Parish Nurse has completed training as a Stephen Minister, increasing the scope of services offered. I am also a licensed Lay Eucharistic Minister and bring Holy Communion to shut-ins as requested and assigned by the Rector. Thanks to parishioners who have engaged the services of the Parish Nurse this past year. Check out the Health posting in Tierney Room for interesting and educational health tips. Share them with friends and neighbors as you see fit; the information is beneficial to all. Violet A. Lyon, RN, Trinity Parish Nurse

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OUTREACH COMMISSION

OUTREACH MISSION The mission of Trinity Outreach is to provide ministry to the hungry, the homeless, and the disadvantaged, to serve as a catalyst to turn intent into action, to rally parishioners’ time and direct talent and resources, and to reflect godliness in all that we do, both locally and globally. Through Outreach, Trinity Church was able to fund more than $20,000 in programs to serve the local community and international organizations in 2016. The work of Outreach could not be accomplished without the generosity and participation of our parishioners and their families, and we thank you for your continued support of our mission.

REBUILDING TOGETHER Trinity Outreach again partnered with Rebuilding Together to participate in National Rebuilding Day on April 25. Rebuilding Together is a national non-profit that rehabilitates homes for low- income families. This year Trinity partnered with two other Episcopal churches (Epiphany in San Carlos and Christ Church in Los Altos). More than 20 Trinity volunteers plus many volunteers from the other churches helped one of our local neighbors by spending the day painting, cleaning, and making general improvements to the home. It was an overall success and we will be participating again in the event in 2017.

REDWOOD FAMILY HOUSE – Backpack Drive This year Trinity collected backpacks and school supplies for Redwood Family House, a shelter operated by LifeMoves (formerly InnVision Shelter Network) that provides transitional housing for homeless families. Redwood Family House is located in Redwood City and houses up to 9 families with approximately 20 children. The drive was very successful and we delivered 20 backpacks full of supplies just in time for the first week of school.

REDWOOD FAMILY HOUSE – Work Day Trinity sponsored a work day at Redwood Family House to help maintain and improve this transitional shelter operated by LifeMoves. In addition to basic housing, the shelter offers many services to the families; including case management, job and housing search assistance, personal financial management, children’s services, mental health support, life skills education, and direct client assistance. Our goal for the day was to tackle pressing maintenance tasks and improve the general appearance and utility of the children’s playground area. The work included painting the walkway railings, refurbishing the sandbox, and weeding and general cleanup of the playground.

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Approximately 25 individuals and families participated in this project, which was truly appreciated by the staff and residents at Redwood Family House.

GAIA ( Global AIDS Interfaith Alliance) SUPPORT Trinity Outreach contributed $5,000 to GAIA to help sponsor the village of Magombo in Malawi, Africa. GAIA is a non-profit organization that provides basic health services, targeting prevention, care, and support in communities affected by HIV, AIDS in Africa. GAIA works in Malawi, in Sub-Saharan Africa, at the epicenter of the HIV/AIDS crisis.

CATHERINE’S CENTER Outreach continued the congregation’s support of Catherine’s Center which provides housing for up to one year to formerly imprisoned women who are on their way to regaining self-sufficiency. Trinity provided recipes and the raw ingredients for Thanksgiving dinner so the residents could prepare the meal themselves. This supports the Center’s goal of fostering team work and community for its residents. The response from the congregation was again incredible. As we did last year, we followed the Thanksgiving project with similar support for Christmas dinner and also provided gifts for all the residents. Our support and partnership with Catherine’s Center would not be possible without the leadership of the Rev Elizabeth Riley.

THE OUTREACH COMMISSION: The 2016 Commission included co-chairs Robert Wendin and John Crevelt, Jim Bramlett,and Barbara Newton, In addition, the Reverends Matthew, Elizabeth and Skip Bushee regularly attended Outreach meetings to offer their insights and guidance. If you would like to be a part of the Outreach Commission or have suggestions for projects for 2017, please contact any of the commission members or join us at one of our meetings:

Sunday, February 12 (after the 10 am service in the Library) for a discussion of Rebuilding Together and the Easter Basket Build.

Sunday, May 7 (after the 10 am service in the Library) for a discussion of Home and Hope (and maybe a quick check-in regarding the backpack drive)

Sunday, July 23rd (after the 10 am service in the Library) for a discussion on the backpack drive and a possible fall work day at Redwood Family House.

In October (TBD): we will be discussing Thanksgiving and Christmas Outreach.

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BOY SCOUT TROOP 206

MISSION: By the outreach ministry of sponsoring Troop 206, Trinity makes available a venerated, century-old youth program to boys from Redwood City to Menlo Park. Across the world, Scouting provides challenging outdoor experiences, leadership development, and community service opportunities

Trinity’s association with Troop 206 began in the 1960s and was formalized in a charter agreement in the mid-1990s. Under this agreement, Trinity Parish “owns” the troop and all its assets and is responsible for recruiting and vetting its leaders. Additionally, Trinity provides regular meeting space and Courts of Honor are often held in the Church and Parish Hall. The ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST, the Troop’s only fundraiser, has been held at Trinity for many years. The Troop is entirely self-supporting financially. Many of the Troop’s 187 Eagle Scouts have come from Trinity families over the years.

Currently there are 40 youths, ranging in age from 11 to 18, are registered in the Troop. In addition, there are 17 registered and trained adult volunteers, many of them Troop parents, some with over 20 years of service to the Troop.

This year 5 young men in the troop earned the Eagle Scout rank The unit meets three times monthly in Trinity Hall and holds quarterly Courts of Honor (awards ceremonies), and service events on the Trinity campus as well as monthly adult leader meetings.

In a typical year, the Troop contributes over 100 hours of service to Trinity, and Trinity parishioners have generously supported Scout fundraising efforts on the campus and in the community. The Troop is very pleased to be included in the 8 am hospitality service rotation.

In November the Troop used Trinity as the base for both phases of the Scouting for Food drive where we collected 2,756 pounds of food.

For more information on Scouting and Troop 206 go to: http://www.bsa206.org

Tim Heaton Charter Organization Representative

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TRINITY SCHOOL MISSION & BACKGROUND Trinity gives each child a voice. We guide children to self-discovery. We celebrate the child’s growth in critical thinking, character development and social responsibility. Trinity School encourages preschool to fifth grade children from all backgrounds to love learning. We foster rigorous academics grounded in child-centered content. Trinity upholds the values and traditions of the Episcopal Church and honors the role of the family in educating children. The legacy of a Trinity education is a curious mind and a discerning heart.

Trinity School, in its 56th year, serves 126 students with 102 at the St. Bede’s campus for Kindergarten - Grade 5 and 24 preschool students in the Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten at Trinity Church.

The School attracts students from Menlo Park, Atherton, Portola Valley, and Redwood City. The School’s cultural and economic diversity reflects that of its surrounding neighborhoods. Approximately 41% of the student body is composed of children of color. Nearly 12% identify their families with the Episcopal Church. Fifteen percent of families receive nearly full or partial financial aid.

Trinity School is accredited by the following organizations: California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS), Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

2016 ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS Among Trinity School’s many activities over the course of 2016, the following are key highlights:

1. Program: The school consolidated the four-year old preschool class with that of the program for young fives, formerly Junior Kindergarten. The Trinity Church campus now serves Preschool for 3’s and young 4’s as well as what is now called Transitional Kindergarten, for all children who will attend Kindergarten in the following year.

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2. Facilities: The School and St. Bede’s Church and Trinity Church continue to collaborate closely on facility needs. Together with St. Bede’s, the office/library building doors were replaced and those bathrooms refurbished. The school installed a sports court on the lower basketball court. At the Trinity Church campus the school significantly upgraded the playground.

3. Professional Development: The School continued its innovative 2-week summer program for teachers, which included in-depth planning and teacher training/exploration with technology. Teachers also completed independent study programs based on areas of interest to enhance teaching and learning. A focus for professional development this year is on project-based and problem-based learning in a differentiated classroom environment.

4. Community: The School modeled and taught inclusion for all community members to respectfully engage with our differences. The Student Teacher Leadership Team, in its 16th year, shaped the way young people engage with service learning. Reduce, reuse, and recycle were Professional Development: The School continued its innovative 2-week summer program for teachers, which included in-depth planning and teacher training/exploration with technology. Teachers also completed independent study programs based on areas of interest to enhance teaching and learning.

2017 GOALS Maximize enrollment on both campuses: 32 preschool students at Trinity Church and 136 students at St. Bede’s.

Trinity School continues to provide an exceptional educational experience by building a safe, inclusive, and empathic community. The value-based curriculum addresses both the academic and the spiritual needs of children from the Mid-Peninsula. The School enjoys exceptional support from its talented chaplain team who lend not only personal guidance but also faith in our vital mission. As ever, we embrace the coming year and celebrate the healthy relationships the School enjoys with both Churches.

Please tell a friend about Trinity School: http://www.trinity-mp.org

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CHILD and FAMILY INSTITUTE Mission Statement The Child and Family Institute creates and conducts family wellness programs, which nurture the growth of strong, loving, communicating families in a playful, nondenominational, spiritual setting. The Institute has successfully developed a number of unique programs and is replicating them in diverse communities throughout the United States.

2016 This past June, our Director and Co-Founder, Kris Goodrich, retired after 30 years. Her retirement party, on May 22, was truly a family celebration; with children singing, heart wands flying, a sending forth ritual, and blessings and stories of gratitude, from current Meadow Makers and their families, to Associates, and founding families such as Shirley and Harry Hagey, also Trinity Parish Members, and their children and grandchildren. Kris and Josetta (beloved and departed Co-Founder) set out to create our beautiful and innovative Institute where the heart of each program is the child’s learning experience— always in the context that includes the family. We will always continue their legacy. While Kris moved back home to Canby, Oregon, we’ve been blessed with her frequent visits and assistance leading our Annual Star Retreat this past December. This year’s board, led by President, Jim Kitch, and Trinity Parish Member, welcomed a new Director, Brooke Larkins. Brooke, a certified Life-Cycle Celebrant, has deep roots at CFI, having taken part in our programs with her own children, participated ever since as an Associate, led our Mother-Child Tea program, planned our special events, and oversaw our new program design, was a natural choice to follow Kris. Her loyalty and heart work, together with our wonderful teachers and staff, will ensure our programs grow the mission started so long ago. Ruth Schooler, a Trinity Parish member, also retired from our board after 30 years. We have missed her insightful and quiet leadership but have been lucky to have her stop in from time to time to catch up. On October 1st, we celebrated our Founders Day with a family event called “Family Time!” This event honored both Kris and Josetta and was an opportunity to come together to celebrate our family values and to set time aside to have fun together! In the fall, the Institute launched three new programs that are going strong; “Change Makers,” a middle school (5th through 8th graders) service learning program dedicated to encouraging middle schoolers and their mothers to give from the inside out by identifying their own unique gifts that can help to change the world . Learning about the various needs of the community and working together through different service projects has brought middle schoolers and moms closer together, enhancing their communication and relationship. “Grandma’s in the Meadow” is designed to give Grandmas and their grandchildren (Age 12 months to age 4) the invaluable gift of uninterrupted time together. The ritual of coming to the Meadow provides memorable experiences that foster their special and unique relationship with their grandchild and provided a wonderful circle of support and friendship with other Grandma’s. We love seeing Marty Arscott, a CFI Associate and Trinity Parish member, taking part in our new program with her

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TRINITY PARISH ANNUAL REPORT 2016 granddaughter, Waverly. We have a morning Class and an afternoon class. They meet on the first and third Monday of the month. In “After School in the Meadow,” parent and child spend quality one-on-one time together in an environment created just for them. An afternoon snack, a playful game outside, a variety of creative cooking activities or special craft projects are followed by a relaxing mindfulness exercise and group blessing. This program meets twice a month and has become a wonderful new favorite! We launched a new website (cfamily.org), this year that we are very proud of. It reflects the warmth and joy of our community, highlights our family programs, provides clarity of program philosophy and of our overarching mission, and has been a wonderful resource enabling families to navigate with ease the information they seek and choose from our menu of unique family programs and opportunities. In 2017, we look forward to creating more outreach opportunities, placing a stronger emphasis on marketing our World Peace Village, and enjoying our current programs and wonderful families. We are so blessed to share in our partnership with all of you in the Trinity Church community. Thank you!

Brooke Larkins, Director, Child and Family Institute

TRINITY PARISH 2016 VITAL STATISTICS BAPTISMS We welcome into the household of God these Christians who were baptized in 2016: Eleanor Corbet Riley, Sarah Anthony Tkach, Elizabeth Chandler Sickel, Violet Paige Huffman, Carla Jennifer Senders Nowell, Orion Christopher Blue-Smith, Alexandra Grace Long, Waverly Taylor Arscott, Dylan Alexander Freyberg Blackburn. MARRIAGES We give thanks that the following couples have entered into the covenant of marriage at Trinity Church in 2016 and we pray that they grow together in love and peace with each other and with God: Monique Rochelle Smith & Daniel Gagnon Rosanna Michelle Tursi & Lauren Marie Padilla BURIALS We pray that the souls of these faithful departed Christians may rest in peace: Lillian Grace Tiernan, Madge McEldowney Whiting Jordan, Robert Leroy Harp, Mary [Polly] Bryan Fuller, James G. Seebold, Anita Hedberg Douglas, Judith Marjorie Delsman Robinson.

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TRINITY MEMORIAL GARDEN “Rest Eternal Grant Unto Them, O Lord, And Let Light Perpetual Shine Upon Them” The Trinity Memorial Garden was established as a place to bury the ashes and memorialize the names of parish members and their families, who have finished their lives on earth. It was extensively remodeled and improved in 2015. We honor and remember those departed in this place of tranquility, beauty and contemplation. For further information please contact the Rector.

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2016 CLERGY AND STAFF

The Rev. Matthew R. Dutton-Gillett Rector

The Rev. Elizabeth Riley Associate Rector

The Rev. Mary Greene Associate Rector for Youth and Family Ministries until 1 October 2016

Ron Valentino Director of Music

Rick Hoffmeister Director. Bell Choir

Ron Mancini Director, Contemporary Music Group

Nat Lewis Director, Bluegrass MusicGroup

Elise Jones Associate for Children and Family Ministries As of 1 November 2016 Director, Singing Saints Children’s Choir

Alecia McDowell Office Manager

Kim Edwards Bookkeeper

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TRINITY CHURCH An Episcopal Community in Menlo Park

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