Trinity Tidings | August 7th Edition
Sunday Worship
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Last Week. . .
We released a new Music from Trinity production, and it features two of our own. Baritone Jonathan Mortensen — a member of the Trinity Lutheran Choir who also sings with the Grammy-winning Philadelphia Symphonic Choir — performs Gerald Finzi’s “Before and After Summer,” with Dr. Wentz at the piano.
It is a beautiful, unhurried meditation on memory, nature, and the passage of time, set to the poetry of Thomas Hardy. Take a listen this week, and pass it along to someone who would love it.
This Sunday. . .
Pastor Hans returns to the pulpit with a psalm, a medieval poem, and four sisters arguing over whether the dead can be saved. Psalm 85 says the argument is over — and gives us a word to listen for while we wait on the news.
Clothing Drive for Common Ground
Common Ground needs our help. Through our partnership with the Refresh Berks shower trailer, about 17 men and women each week are stepping out clean and looking for something clean to put on. Right now, that's where we come in.
We're collecting clothing for men and women of all kinds: pants, shorts, T-shirts, long-sleeve shirts, jackets, socks, and dark underwear, along with shoes, tennis shoes especially. New or gently used, every piece helps someone feel a little more ready to face the day.
Donations can be dropped off at the Trinity or Atonement church offices, Monday through Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thank you for helping us clothe our neighbors with dignity.
Covenant Cup Golf Event
Sunday, September 27th
Join us Sunday, September 27th for the second annual Covenant Cup, a friendly golf outing with Christ Episcopal Church at Heidelberg Country Club, benefiting Habitat for Humanity's mission to build affordable housing in Reading and Berks County.
The 1:00 p.m. shotgun start includes longest drive and closest-to-the-pin contests, capped off by a celebratory banquet buffet at 5:30 p.m. — registration is $125 per player ($500 per foursome) or $35 for the buffet alone, with sponsorships available and a September 15th deadline to register.
A Moment in Trinity’s History
To celebrate Trinity’s 275th anniversary, we are featuring a historical event each week, curated by Danielle Smith, a rising Wilson senior and a member of our 275th Anniversary Committee. We will mark many of these events on the week they happened!
Photo courtesy of A History of Trinity Lutheran Church written by Brian K. Trupp.
A Stone Schoolhouse Rises (1765)
Trinity erected a large stone schoolhouse, located opposite the log church. It was one-story with a high doubled pitched roof. There was a long hall that extended through the center of the building, enabling the schoolmaster and his family to live on one side of the hall, and schoolrooms on the other. Lessons there were taught in German. The building served as Trinity’s schoolhouse and schoolmaster/organist residence for many years to come.
Did You Catch This Week’s Renovation Video?
New renovation videos are posted on Fridays and do not always get featured in the weekly email. All of the renovation videos have been added to a playlist on YouTube that you can access here.
Common Ground Recovery Community
Looking For a Few Volunteers
Every Monday we will open to the community from 1-5 pm We are inviting you to help us help others in the midst of recovery. The volunteer needs are set up, assisting with activities such as board games, chess, art projects, etc. If you have a skill like yoga, budgeting, art, bible conversation leader, or faith conversations, we would love you to help us lead! Click here to sign up.
