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exterior of Trinity Church May my gaze not soil the one it touches music of Lord's Prayer three stained glass windows Son-bearer participants in the interfaith service
Baptism of Liam Award Night at Trinity Blessing of the Motorcycles - 2012 the wedding party Our Lady of Sorrows

Trinity Church Welcomes All through its "Big Red Doors" with Tibetan prayer flags flying in the wind. It would be hard to find a more diverse group of believers, used-to-be believers, and sort-of believers. Many of us were born into other religions and denominations, and have found ourselves to be part of the inclusiveness of God's love.

Remembering Nelson Mandela

"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." — Nelson Mandela

For all the saints who went before us, who have spoken to our hearts, and touched us with your fire, we praise you O God.
For all the saints who live beside us, whose weaknesses and strengths are woven into our own, we praise you, O God.
For all the saints who live beyond us, who challenge us to change the world with them, we praise you O God.
Amen

Advent

Advent means arrival. Ever since human beings have looked up to the starry skies, they have longed for the arrival of a child to bring us a better future. All of us share this deep longing. The four weeks of Advent give it a Christian expression.

World AIDS Day / Gender Violence - December 1st

observed on 1 December every year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection.

AIDS has killed more than 25 million people between 1981 and 2007, and an estimated 33.2 million people worldwide live with HIV as of 2007, making it one of the most destructive epidemics in recorded history. Despite recent, improved access to antiretroviral treatment and care in many regions of the world, the AIDS epidemic claimed an estimated 2 million lives in 2007, of which about 270,000 were children.

Gender Violence

The definition of the term "domestic violence" varies, depending on the context in which it is used It may be defined differently in medical, legal, political or social contexts. The definitions have varied over time, and vary in different parts of the world. Traditionally, domestic violence was mostly associated with physical violence. For instance, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary definition, domestic violence is: "the inflicting of physical injury by one family or household member on another; also: a repeated / habitual pattern of such behavior." However, domestic violence today, as defined by international conventions and by governments, has a much broader definition, including sexual, psychological and economic abuse.

St. Nicholas - December 6th

The historical Saint Nicholas is commemorated and revered among Anglican, Catholic, Lutheran, and Orthodox Christians. In addition, some Baptist, Methodist,Presbyterian] and Reformed churches have been named in honor of Saint Nicholas. Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors, merchants, archers, thieves, children, pawnbrokers and students in various cities and countries around Europe.

Conception of Mary - December 8th

A feast of the Conception of the Most Holy and All Pure Mother of God was celebrated in Syria on 8 December perhaps as early as the 5th century. Also known as the Immaculate Conception. Note that the title of achrantos (spotless, immaculate, all-pure) refers to the holiness of Mary, not specifically to the holiness of her conception.

St. Lucy- December 13th

Lucy's feast comes during Advent. Her feast originally coincided with the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year before calendar reforms, so her feastday has become a festival of light. Lucy may also be seen as a figure of Illuminating Grace or Mercy or even Justice.

St. John of the Cross - December 14th

John of the Cross was a reformer of the Carmelite Order and is considered, along with Saint Teresa of Ávila, as a founder of the Discalced Carmelites. He is also known for his writings. Both his poetry and his studies on the growth of the soul are considered the summit of mystical Spanish literature and one of the peaks of all Spanish literature. He was born into a Jewish conversio family.

The Christmas Novena - December 16-24

The Christmas novena, as it is now known, begins on December 16, nine days before Christmas, and ends on Christmas Eve. A lovely Advent tradition and that hearts for the coming of Christ through the prophecies, psalms and Gospels.

Let us pray:

Winter Solstice- December 21st

The southern polar axis of the earth tilted towards the sun to mark the advent of winter and long starlit nights. Let us take our cue from the earth's orientation, as the world spirit prompts us to turn inwards away from extroverted activity, to search the mystical depths and find the heavenly star of Being within us.


The Liturgical Seasons

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** This prayer is offer for Victims of Violence throughout of the world. Victims of verbal, physical, emotional, of hunger and thirst,economic abuse,warfare, terrorist action, the death penalty, suicide, shootings, and other guise of violence. May their souls rest in peace and their families experience the Comfort of God. The Church bells will toll on Wednesdays @ 6:10pm.

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