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Trinity Episcopal Church, 44 North Second Street, Ashland OR 97520 (541) 482-2656 FAX 482-1260 office@trinitychurchashland.org
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The Interim Rectors letter to the Trinitarians May 2011 Dear Friends in Christ, Alleluia! Christ is risen! is the opening acclamation of our worship for the Easter Season. And the response of the people is The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia! The tone is set from the opening acclamation--not only for our worship, but for our Life of Resurrection in Christ. This sounds like a good thing and something we all may say, but I am not sure that we live it fully or always recognize what it means for a believer of the One who was raised. Fr. Bert Anderson relates this New Life to our ministry of Stewardship in thinking that as stewards of Gods creation we greet each day as being rich with newness and possibilities. I kind of like that way of talking as we deal with the environmental issues that confront us in this 21st century. As a young boy in a family with two sisters I had certain chores that were mine and mine alone. One was taking out the trash. When we were all at home, our family of five had a full trash can in the kitchen every day. One big trash can full of everything no longer needed--wet stuff, the Sunday paper, cans that held the green beans from the night before and everything--some too gross to think about. It never crossed my mind that as an adult I would be separating the garbage into garbage, recycling, and even some things that could be reused before the trash was placed outside. I would never have thought that taking my reusable grocery bags would be part of weekly trips to the store. Life has changed. As a person of faith it is important to care for the world we live in and understand that there are limits to landfills and city dumps. We need to examine things carefully and reuse what we can before putting things in their final resting place. Large corporations are seeing this need, although I doubt if the bottom line of their choice is faith based, but who am I to say? Our world can be a better place if we all take seriously that we are cocreators with God in this place and this time. Does this not relate to love your neighbor as yourself? Maybe my neighbor is the next generation that will have to live with what I leave behind. Maybe my neighbors are those who live in the next state over and receive my throw away stuff in their landfills. Such is a whole new concept when we start thinking about the environment and the simple and complex picture. The season of Resurrection is a time for renewed thinking and doing when it comes to the environment. In one of my interim parishes the administrator proclaimed that the church didnt have to recycle--the local laws didnt require it. She also stated that her family didnt worry about that stuff at her home and didnt think we needed to at the church. The vestry disagreed and with some resistance we brought about a plan for recycling that we found out actually saved us money. In turn, the trash hauler gave us a credit that had been lost over many years. So whether or not there is financial gain in taking care of where and how we live, when we do, the Gospel is proclaimed and our neighbors are loved. May we proclaim the love God brings to the Easter Season and share it with all our neighbors. Peace, John Goddard Interim Rector
Your VESTRY
SENIOR WARDEN Mindy Ferris (2011)
Jeff LaLande
(2011)
Kathy Griffin
(2011)
Rhonda Loftis
(2011)
Jean McDonald
(2012)
Ward Wilson
(2012)
Vicki Gardner
(2012)
Greg Gonzalez
(2013)
Tom Harrington
(2013)
Carol Harvey
(2013)
VESTRY HIGHLIGHTS
April 20, 2011 Mindy announced that the Parish Profile has not only been approved by the Bishop but approved with kudos for an excellent job. The Parish Picnic, in celebration of Trinity Sunday, is June 19 this year. Organizers, chief cooks and bottle-washers for this festive event are Rhonda Loftis, Kathy Griffin, Mindy Ferris, Jeff LaLande, Tom Harrington, and Ward Wilson. For the 2011 Diocese Convention in October the Vestry approved the following delegates: Anne McCollom, Kathy Griffin, Carol Harvey, and James Johnson. Discussion took place regarding the need for a detailed building use policy as more outside groups request rental of Trinity buildings. Mindy will pursue legal advice through the Diocese before Vestry can make a decision. It was announced that the new Trinity website is set to be up and running by the Easter weekend and that the Parish Profile will be accessible at the website. Also, 2 bound copies of the Profile will be available in the Parish Library. Phyllis Reynolds, Clerk of Vestry
Donna Ritchie
(2013)
Your Vestry meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Parish Hall. Parish members are welcome to attend. Submit written proposals for Vestry action to the Rector or the Parish Clerk (Phyllis Reynolds) one week prior to the meeting.
This is the online PDF version of The Trinitarian. Personal contact information has been edited out of this version. If you have any questions or need to contact someone in regards to an article, please call the Parish CHURCH REGISTER Baptisms Alex James Johnston Loki Alexander Foust Deaths Ray Childers Gerry Bowlus May light perpetual shine upon them. 6
Bert andersons New play Additional drivers needed for food and friends
For years many Trinitarians have delivered meals to those who need our assistance. Their devotion to this important Outreach project is much appreciated, but we are always looking for additional drivers. This program is provided to those who are 60 years and over and homebound. Most clients have a long-time need for the meals but some are recuperating from a hospital stay or a bout of bad health and require the service for a few weeks. The hot meals are picked up at the Senior Center near Walker School and delivered by volunteer drivers from Trinity on Monday mornings from 10:30-12 throughout the year. The signup schedule is posted in the Parish hall next to the Library door and drivers are needed for June through December. Speak to those who have been driving and discover how easy and rewarding it is to provide this service to our community. Contact Stewart and Anne McCollom or Maggie and Tim McCartney if you have any questions. Thank you! We have among us among our retired priests an accomplished playwright. Heres the story: Justin went to his Bible Church on Sunday mornings. At night he and his friend Nathan set fire to churches. The story of his arrest a year ago was the inspiration for Mr. Brightside and the Bonfire Nights, a new play written by Trinitys Rev. Bert Anderson. The more I researched the story, the more I saw parallels within my own life, Bert says. I was a good boy and a Boy Scout. I was the rector of a church that burned. Later I counseled boys in residential treatment and remember one young man who set fires. More personally, both Jason and I were taken from our mothers care at a critical age. The play, while fictional, tries to understand the reason young men like Justin commit horrific crimes, he said. The performance is directed by Janet Rodkey. Actors include Jon Cypher of Broadway and Hill Street Blues fame. Four students from SOUs Theatre Arts Department play leading roles. The performance is sponsored by Mediation Works, Southern Oregons Community Dispute Resolution Center. Performances are May 9 and 11, 8:00 pm, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Tickets are $15 at Paddington Station and Grocery Outlet in Medford. Part of the proceeds will go to Mediation Works. For more information see the poster in the Parish Hall.
Letter of thanks My dear sisters and brothers, I wish to thank you for all of the heartfelt and financial support I have received from you since my car accident last October 12th. I feel I would not have had the strength to carry on without the love and care of my church family. I continue to recover physically and financially but God is gracious and good, and has walked and sat beside me on this difficult journey. You will always have my thanks and I wish you all well on your journey as you seek a new rector. I have endured far too much change and emotional and physical upheaval too quickly since the accident and will not be journeying with you in your search. Trinity will always be my church home and I will return from time to time to see all of you, and hopefully rejoin you after your search is complete. For now and in the future, you will always have my heartfelt thanks and prayers. Love, Catherine Windsor
Diaper Drive
Food bank volunteers tell us that some of the most soughtafter items are diapers. We're all so used to donating food, we tend to forget that babies are people too and they have specific needs not often met by the giving community. So, we thought Mother's Day would be a terrific occasion to have a diaper drive. Mothers...babies...diapers...right? The needs are very specific. They must be disposable diapers (yes........cloth ones are more economical and better for the environment but it's against the law for cloth diapers to be washed at a laundromat...who knew?). All sizes are welcome, from new-born to toddler "Pull-ups" but the most requested are the size 4. Disposable diapers are not cheap (up to $10 per pack, depending on size), so you may want to go in with someone else and share the cost. We are told that Shop'n'Kart has the best price locally. There's also a need for baby wipes so that would be another option for you. So, on Mother's Day, May 8th, bring your diaper donations (no need to wrap them) to church and we'll see if we can't ensure those baby bottoms are kept clean and dry. Trinity parishioners always answer the call, no matter what is requested, and we thank you for everything you do for those less fortunate. The Outreach Ministries Committee
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Trinity Episcopal Church, 44 North Second Street, Ashland OR 97520 publishes The Trinitarian monthly. James Johnson and Ann Magill, Editors. Submit articles to office@trinitychurchashland.org at the church office by the 20th of the month. For more information, visit Trinity Episcopal Churchs website at www.trinitychurchashland.org.
Trinity worship
Sunday Mornings 8:00 AM, Holy Eucharist, Rite II 10:00 AM, Holy Eucharist, Rite II 10:00 - 11:30 AM, Infant care 5:00 PM Evening Prayer (Sunday, May 1 only)
To be the Episcopal presence in Ashland, welcoming all who seek Christ in a parish family, where all of Gods children can find, celebrate, and grow in Gods grace.
Trinity Office Hours Monday Thursday, 8:30a 3:00p Friday 8:30a 12:30p (541) 482-2656
CONTENTS
Search Team Report ................ Front Interim Rectors Letter ...............p. 2 Stewardship ................................p. 3 Forums ,Choir Cabaret ...............p. 4 Wardens and Vestry ...................p. 5 Worship Team, Registry.............p. 6
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Interim Rector Office Hours Monday Thursday, 9:00a 4:00p Wednesday, May 4 Thursday May 26