Trinity Tidings | September 18th Edition
Sunday Worship
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Last Sunday. . .
Last Sunday, Pastor Molly Haggerty of Common Ground Recovery Community reminded us that everyone is recovering from something — and that coming together to really hear each other is exactly the kind of reconciliation Christ invites us into. You can listen to the whole sermon here.
This Sunday. . .
Pastor Hans preaches about the laborers in the vineyard, and about why the generosity of God so often lands on faithful people as an insult. But if fairness were the gospel, every one of us would go home with empty hands… The Trinity Choir returns to lead worship, singing Thomas Attwood’s Teach Me, O Lord, a staple of the English choral repertoire, and Dr. Wentz opens the service with Chopin’s Prélude and sends us out with Debussy’s Minstrels. Worship begins at 10:00 a.m. in the All Saints Room.
Brian Giebler Voice Recital
This Sunday, September 20th at 4:00 PM
The Fall Festival of the Arts presents tenor Brian Giebler in recital on Sunday, September 20th at 4:00 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 435 Court Street. Described by The New York Times as having a “lovely tone and deep expressivity,” Giebler is one of the most sought-after voices of his generation, and he is joined at the piano by Steven McGhee.
The recital is part of RMF100: Concerts for a Century, marking the 100th anniversary of the Reading Musical Foundation. Tickets are here.
Through Our Own Eyes
Opening Reception
Friday, September 25th at 6:00 PM
The Fall Festival also opens Through Our Own Eyes next Friday, a photography show drawn from the collections of four world travelers — Trinity’s own Pastor Emeritus, Pastor Opalinski, along with Megan and Kristen Opalinski, and Dr. Thomas Souders. The opening reception is Friday, September 25th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, and a gallery talk follows on Tuesday, September 30th at 7:00 p.m., where you can meet the photographers and hear the stories behind the pictures.
Ghost Talk with Charlie Adams
Saturday, October 10th
"Many secrets and stories dwell within and around Trinity Lutheran Church. Join author and storyteller Charles J. Adams III at 7:13 p.m. on October 10 to explore those tales not often told…"
Charlie Adams — the Berks County author and broadcaster who has spent decades collecting the region’s ghost stories — comes to Trinity for an evening of them in the All Saints Room. The evening is open to the public and parking is in Trinity’s lot. Tickets are $5, and seating is limited.
CROP Hunger Walk
Trinity is walking again in the Reading Berks CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, October 11th at Gring’s Mill, and this year the team goal is $751 — one dollar for every year since the congregation began meeting in 1751. Walk with us, or support the team, here.
Trinity Transporters
“Let all that you do be done in love” — 1 Corinthians 16:14
As we walk with and pray for our members in their lives, we are starting a new ministry providing the gift of transportation. Trinity Transporters is a new subcommittee created under our Trinity Care and Concern Committee. The purpose of this ministry is to provide transportation for those who are in need if they have a doctor appointment, outpatient surgery, or other appointments and they do not have a way to reach their destination or return home.
We are looking for those who might be willing to give an hour or two to transport those in need. If so, please contact Deaconess Deborah, Donna Osborne, or Beth Welz — or call the church office at 610-374-4861.
This ministry begins this month, and if you do require assistance, please contact one of the three listed above, and we will get you set up with a driver. Be assured, this will be very confidential.
Please consider being a part of this much-needed and vital ministry.
Thank you so much,
Trinity’s Care and Concern Committee
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 Wilson senior and a member of our 275th Anniversary Committee. We will mark many of these events in the week they happened!
The Bodo Otto monument in our Courtyard.
Trinity Becomes a Field Hospital (1777)
On September 11, 1777, after the Battle of Brandywine, wounded American soldiers were brought to Reading, and Trinity became a makeshift hospital under Dr. Bodo Otto’s direction. British soldiers, historians note, were treated at the same time next door at the Quaker church.
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 are open to the community from 1-5 p.m. We are inviting you to help us help others in the midst of recovery. Volunteers are needed for setup and to help with activities such as board games, chess, and art projects. 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.
