Weekly Update: 24-29 August 2021

THIS WEEK:

All Zoom links FOUND HERE.

Tuesday @ Noon: Lunchtime Lectio via Zoom (from the Gospel of John)

Wednesday @ 7 AM: Morning Prayer via Zoom

Thursday @ 9 AM: Women's Bible Study in the Adult Classroom at the Church (all women welcome)

Friday @ 7 AM: Men's Friday Morning Breakfast and Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall at the Church (all men welcome)

Friday @ Noon: Lunchtime Lectio via Zoom (from the Gospel of John)

Sunday @ 10 AM: Sunday Communion Service on site and via Zoom - Pastor Matt Traylor will be preaching.

NEWS YA GOTTA HAVE!

Here are several important news snippets you won't want to miss:

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Calling all Ladies.

The Women's Bible Study, which meets on Thursday mornings at 9 AM at the Church, will begin a new study on September 9. The ladies will be going through N.T. Wright's "The New Testament You Never Knew" video series. Study guides can be ordered online at Amazon or at most Christian book stores. This is a great discipleship opportunity in a setting of caring and committed women. Please consider joining them!

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Church softball anyone?

Dust off your mitt and come play in the IAC vs HTAC picnic softball game. Everyone -- high school age and older, men and women, of all experience levels -- is encouraged to participate. Contact the Church Office at office@holytrinityanglicanchurch.org to sign up… and bring your own mitt!
Please also contact the Church Office is you have any of the following that we can borrow:

• line chalking machine

• set of baseball bases

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Church Membership Class!

We are hosting a church membership class on Sunday, September 26 from 1-3 PM. The Membership Class reviews the theology and history of Holy Trinity and of Anglicanism in general. This is a comprehensive class on our collective and foundational beliefs, and it offers a look into what membership at HTAC is all about.

This is an excellent class for learning more about HTAC and is highly recommended for anyone wanting a deeper understanding of our church. It is also a required experience for those wanting to become members of HTAC and qualify for voting in the annual meeting in January.

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Life Groups!

We are actively in the process of pulling together life groups for launch in September. If you are not already a member of a life group, please reach out to Pastor Chris Stroup or to the Church Office to get your name on the list for forming groups. Stay tuned for more information on our life groups in the coming days. Don't miss out on this rewarding, fulfilling part of the community experience in the Body of Christ.

Thursday Spotlight: 12 August 2021

WANNA PLAY??

The littlest of the littles are such an essential part of our Holy Trinity family and community. As a result, we continue to work toward the opening of our Holy Trinity nursery, hopefully no later than Sunday, September 12. To make that happen, here's what we are praying for:

PAID NURSERY STAFF - TWO PERSONS

• We are looking to hire 2 paid individuals who would anchor our nursery staff. With two paid workers, they would be able to alternate Sundays, working from 8:15 AM until 12:15 PM alongside our nursery volunteers to care for children, ages infant to 4 years old. If we have only 1 paid worker, he or she would work every Sunday.

• We will pay minimum wage for 4 hours per Sunday. There are opportunities to be paid for additional hours during special events and special services where nursery care is offered.

• The nursery employees will need to pass a background check and take an online course on Sexual Abuse Awareness.

NURSERY VOLUNTEERS - EIGHT PERSONS

• We are praying for 8 volunteers to commit to work alongside the paid nursery staff. With 8 volunteers, we will be able to ask each volunteer to staff the nursery one Sunday per month.

• The two volunteers working on any given Sunday will each work one of the services plus one-half of the time between the services.

• Volunteers will need to pass a background check and take an online course on Sexual Abuse Awareness.

If you know anyone who might be interested in the paid nursery positions, please ask them to contact the Church Office.

If you are interested in volunteering to help in the nursery, please also contact the Church Office.

Opening the nursery is dependent on having an adequate staff (both paid and volunteers) in place. At present, we have two volunteers who have committed to help. We need more.

As always, if you have questions, please reach out to the Church Office.

Weekly Update: 10-15 August 2021

THIS WEEK:

All Zoom links FOUND HERE.

Tuesday @ Noon: Lunchtime Lectio via Zoom (from the Gospel of John)

Wednesday @ 7 AM: Morning Prayer via Zoom

Thursday @ 9 AM: Women's Bible Study in the Adult Classroom at the Church (all women welcome)

Friday @ 7 AM: Men's Friday Morning Breakfast and Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall at the Church (all men welcome)

Friday @ Noon: Lunchtime Lectio via Zoom (from the Gospel of John)

Sunday @ 10 AM: Sunday Communion Service on site and via Zoom - Pastor Chris Stroup will be preaching.

RE-START of the ACOLYTE MINISTRY

In preparation for the movement back to two Sunday services, we are re-energizing our Acolyte Team. Since it has been nearly two years since we've had Acolytes serving during services, we have decided to begin this process again from scratch.

Acolytes assist the Pastors and Deacons in conducting our Anglican worship services. This includes lighting and extinguishing candles, carrying the cross, presenting the cross during the Gospel reading, helping the Deacon prepare the table for communion, etc. We have a book that explains the history of Acolytes, their responsibilities, and the specific things they do during a worship service. Though Acolytes tend to be younger people in the congregation, there is nothing preventing adults from serving in this capacity. In fact, we encourage all children older than 10 years and any adult who would like to serve to consider being an acolyte. As we rebuild our team in the coming weeks, we will have training sessions prior to September 12.

Please let Deacon Mark, or myself know if you would like to serve as an Acolyte at either the early or late service starting in September. We look forward to having you be part of this historical and spiritual church role.

OPEN HOUSE FOR HTAC FAMILIES

Pastor Chris and Amy Stroup will be hosting an open house on Saturday, August 14 from 4 to 6 PM for Holy Trinity families with children.

The purpose of the open house is to give our families the opportunity to meet our new Family Discipleship Minister, Matt Traylor and his wife, Kati, and their kids, Faith and Riley. Pastor Matt T will be sharing plans for the Children's ministry at HTAC in the fall.

This will be a great setting in which to meet and get to know some of the other families from our church. We'll also have a signup sheet for those of you who might be interested in having a longer conversation with the Traylors over dinner.

More details will be coming in the next week or so. Stay tuned!

If you have questions in the meantime, please contact the Church Office.

Thursday Spotlight: 5 August 2021

SUNDAY SERVICE SCHEDULE FOR FALL 2021

Drum roll please. . !

Here's what your clergy and staff and leadership team are planning for the Fall 2021 kickoff of services at Holy Trinity Anglican Church:

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES

• Beginning on Sunday, September 12, we will have 2 services on Sunday morning. The early service will begin at 8:30 AM and will be a "classic" Anglican service. The second service will begin at 10:45 AM and will be somewhat more "modern" in feel and in music, but still unmistakably Anglican.

PRESCHOOL THRU 6TH GRADE - DISCIPLESHIP (TCT)

• Children's TCT classes will be held between the services, from approximately 9:55 to 10:35 AM.

SUNDAY NURSERY

• The nursery will be available and staffed (God willing) for both services and for the "between services" time.

ADULT SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP

• Adults will have an open fellowship time between the services with coffee, tea and finger foods. We hope to share the load of providing food for the fellowship time by assigning 4 or 5 different families to provide food each week. We anticipate that this "hybrid potluck" model will ask that a particular family help with the food only once a quarter or so.

FIRST FRIDAYS

• We will offer a new "First Friday" evening service on the first Friday of every month. The form and format of these evening services will vary, but all will be designed to offer an opportunity for deep and contemplative connection with our Lord and Savior Jesus.

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL DISCIPLESHIP

• Middle School and High School discipleship will continue to be offered through the MS Boys, MS Girls and HS youth groups on a weekly schedule set by the groups and their leaders.

ADULT DISCIPLESHIP

• Adult discipleship will be offered through a variety of contexts, including Life Groups, Men's Groups and Ladies Groups, Bible studies, and special topical classes, offered both in person and across Zoom.

Details are still being worked out, and there are many of them. Stay tuned for ongoing reports of our progress.

You can find a helpful graphic, showing the major parts and pieces of the new plan, at THIS LINK.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Expanding to two services will mean we need volunteers to help make all of this happen. Your small clergy and staff team cannot do it all. We will be reaching out to the existing team leaders (such as the Music Team and the Altar Guild) to recruit folks to help with all the parts and pieces that are required to pull off these services. Please consider helping!

Of particular importance is the nursery. If you are willing and able to help with the staffing of the nursery, please let us know right away.

As always, if you have questions or comments, please reach out to the Church Office. We are very exciting to see what God will do, as we move into this new season.

Weekly Update: 3-8 August 2021

THIS WEEK:

All Zoom links FOUND HERE.

Tuesday @ Noon: Lunchtime Lectio via Zoom (from the Gospel of John)

Wednesday @ 7 AM: Morning Prayer via Zoom

Thursday @ 9 AM: Women's Bible Study in the Adult Classroom at the Church (all women welcome)

Friday @ 7 AM: Men's Friday Morning Breakfast and Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall at the Church (all men welcome)

Friday @ Noon: Lunchtime Lectio via Zoom (from the Gospel of John)

Sunday @ 10 AM: Sunday Communion Service on site and via Zoom - Pastor Matt will be preaching.

JOINT SERVICE & PICNIC WITH IAC

We are looking forward to the joint service and shared picnic with our brothers and sisters at International Anglican Church (IAC) on Sunday, September 5 at Bear Creek Regional Park in Colorado Springs.

We are asking for RSVPs for this event, so we can plan the seating, the food and beverages, and the activities. Please provide your RSVP using this online form:

https://htac.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/42/responses/new

or you can email your RSVP to the Holy Trinity Church Office. The online form will also give you the opportunity to sign up to bring food to the potluck picnic lunch and to help with setup and cleanup for the event.

If you have questions in the meantime, please contact the Church Office or reach out to Wendy Oliver, who is coordinating the Holy Trinity side of the preparations.

OPEN HOUSE FOR HTAC FAMILIES

Pastor Chris and Amy Stroup will be hosting an open house on Saturday, August 14 from 4 to 6 PM for Holy Trinity families with children.

The purpose of the open house is to give our families the opportunity to meet our new Family Discipleship Minister, Matt Traylor and his wife, Kati, and their kids, Faith and Riley. Pastor Matt T will be sharing plans for the Children's ministry at HTAC in the fall.

This will be a great setting in which to meet and get to know some of the other families from our church. We'll also have a signup sheet for those of you who might be interested in having a longer conversation with the Traylors over dinner.

More details will be coming in the next week or so. Stay tuned!

If you have questions in the meantime, please contact the Church Office.

Thursday Spotlight: 29 July 2021

BACKPACKS FOR KIDS!!

The 2021 Backpack Bash, coordinated by the community support organization, COSILOVEYOU, for Colorado Springs school children, is coming up to its distribution events on the next two Saturdays, July 31 and August 7.

There remains a lot of work to do between now and the end of the campaign, and we want to be part of the effort to make this community support event a resounding success.

COSILOVEYOU needs volunteers, especially next week, to help stuff backpacks with all of the school supplies donated by people across the region. They have preparation events on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week (August 2, 3 and 4). Pastor Matt, Deacon Mark and Leadership Team member, Tom Zepf, are signed up to stuff backpacks on Tuesday, the 3rd, in the morning.

Volunteer spots are still available on these additional dates: 28 on Monday morning, 26 on Monday afternoon, 20 on Wednesday morrning and 15 on Wednesday afternoon. In addition, there are 20 openings on Saturday morning (Aug 7) to help with distribution of the backpacks at the Hillside Community Center.

We would love to see a huge response from the Holy Trinity family to fill these needed volunteer slots and to help bring the Backpack Bash across the finish line!

You will find the full list of event dates and times and the available openings for volunteers on this web page: https://volunteer.cosiloveyou.com/communityservice.

Please go to the website and click on one of the project events that works for your schedule and sign up!

Let's make this a joint effort from Holy Trinity to the community we so love and support. If you have any questions or need more information, please reach out to the Church Office.

Weekly Update: 27 July - 1 August 2021

THIS WEEK:

All Zoom links FOUND HERE.

Tuesday @ Noon: Lunchtime Lectio via Zoom (from the Gospel of John)

Wednesday @ 7 AM: Morning Prayer via Zoom

Thursday @ 9 AM: Women's Bible Study in the Adult Classroom at the Church (all women welcome)

Friday @ 7 AM: Men's Friday Morning Breakfast and Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall at the Church (all men welcome)

Friday @ Noon: Lunchtime Lectio via Zoom (from the Gospel of John)

Sunday @ 10 AM: Sunday Communion Service on site and via Zoom - Pastor Matt will be preaching.

COMING IN THE WEEKS AHEAD:

Joint Service and Picnic with International Anglican Church (IAC) - Sunday, September 5 at Bear Creek Regional Park: This is an open service and social event for the two congregations to celebrate and kick off the joint church plant project.

2021 ANSELM SOCIETY IMAGINATION REDEEMED CONFERENCE

Tickets for the Anselm Society’s Imagination Redeemed Conference went ON SALE on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. MDT!

Imagine it: Back together again, sharing stories! Sunlight in ancient windows, the smell of old stones, majestic mountains, the vibrant Colorado Springs culture and culinary scene — and those spontaneous conversations with people who understand you (“You too? I thought I was the only one!”).

You simply must not miss it. But to make sure you’re one of the 200 lucky participants for the September 24-25, 2021, conference, you need to purchase your tickets soon. In all past years, we SOLD OUT weeks before the event. Because the number of participants is set by the venue, when the tickets are gone, they’re gone!

This year's conference theme is Finding Your Place in the Great Story.

We can’t wait to share more with about breakout sessions, the Thursday family event, the Friday evening meet-ups, the Offering of Beauty, bonus options, and the conference art gallery, all designed to help us understand God's Great Story; the Great Stories; and our own story.
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All so-far-revealed details can be found at THIS LINK.

Thursday Spotlight: 22 July 2021

THE SOUNDS OF MUSIC!!

We are hosting our 4-day music camp for kids, grades 1 to 5, NEXT WEEK: July 26 through July 29 at Holy Trinity!

The kids will have fun musical activities: learning skills in rhythm, melody, and note reading; playing on bells, and singing. They'll also get to enjoy a short live performance each day by a local musician.

The children will finish the week, ready to sing a worship song during the service at Holy Trinity on Sunday, August 1.

If you haven't already done so, parents, please sign your children up for spots at the camp. There is no cost for the camp. You can register by emailing or calling the Church Office.

Weekly Update: 20-25 July 2021

THIS WEEK:

All Zoom links FOUND HERE.

Tuesday @ Noon: Lunchtime Lectio via Zoom (from the Gospel of John)

Wednesday @ 7 AM: Morning Prayer via Zoom

Thursday @ 9 AM: Women's Bible Study in the Adult Classroom at the Church (all women welcome)

Thursday @ 7 PM: Open Hymn Sing at HTAC (see details below)

Friday @ 7 AM: Men's Friday Morning Breakfast and Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall at the Church (all men welcome)

Friday @ Noon: Lunchtime Lectio via Zoom (from the Gospel of John)

Sunday @ 10 AM: Sunday Communion Service on site and via Zoom - Pastor Matt will be preaching.

COMING IN THE WEEKS AHEAD:

Trinity Sunrise Music Camp for Children - Monday through Thursday (July 26-29) from 9 - 11:30 AM at Holy Trinity Anglican Church: If you have questions or would like to attend, please contact the Church Office or Terri Moon.

Joint Service and Picnic with International Anglican Church (IAC) - Sunday, September 5 at Bear Creek Regional Park: This is an open service and social event for the two congregations to celebrate and kick off the joint church plant project.

LET US SING!!!

This Thursday evening, July 22nd, at 7 PM, we are going to have a fun, easy-going musical gathering at Holy Trinity. Everyone is invited to attend.

We're going to come together to sing, simply for the joy of it!

This is not a choir rehearsal. It's not a structured event. We’re going to sing some hymns and read through some music and enjoy doing some 4-part harmony to exercise our voices, our minds, and our hearts of worship.

There are no expectations, and we're not asking for any commitments. . .to the choir or otherwise.

So please join us in a wonderful evening of voices lifted up in praise and worship to our amazing God.

If you have any questions, or if you need additional information, please contact the Holy Trinity Office at (719) 505-8021, or at office@holytrinityanglicanchurch.org. You can also contact Terri Moon, who is coordinating this event.

Thursday Spotlight: 15 July 2021

SAVE THE DATE: PICNIC WITH IAC!!

We are looking forward to a joint service and a shared picnic with our brothers and sisters at International Anglican Church (IAC) on Sunday, September 5 at Bear Creek Regional Park in Colorado Springs.

The planning for this event is now in high gear.

Be on the lookout for an email calling for RSVP responses (so we can get a good headcount for seating and for food).

Be also on the lookout for our call for volunteers to help with setup, activities coordination and cleanup.

If you have questions in the meantime, please contact the Church Office or reach out to Wendy Oliver, who is coordinating the Holy Trinity side of the preparations.

Backpack Bash 2021

Thank you to everyone who participated in the backpack drive for COSILoveU.

This major community effort is still underway and will be rolling through a lot of additional preparations, as we approach the beginning of the school year.

There will be additional calls for volunteers to help with assembly of the backpacks and distribution to school children around the City. Please be praying about how you or your family might contribute time and labor to bring this project over the finish line.

Weekly Update: 13-18 July 2021

THIS WEEK:

All Zoom links FOUND HERE.

Tuesday @ Noon: Lunchtime Lectio via Zoom (from the Gospel of John)

Wednesday @ 7 AM: Morning Prayer via Zoom

Friday @ Noon: Lunchtime Lectio via Zoom (from the Gospel of John)

Sunday @ 10 AM: Sunday Communion Service on site and via Zoom - Pastor Chris Stroup will be preaching.

Sunday @ 11:30 AM: Newcomers Lunch with Pastor Matt - details below.

Newcomers Lunch with Pastor Matt

You are invited to join us for our Newcomers/Visitors lunch on Sunday, July 18, at 11:30 am. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall at the church after the service.

If you are a visitor, a new (or relatively new) attender, or anyone who wants a chance to talk with Pastor Matt and other leaders, this is a great opportunity to hear about who we are and what we do at Holy Trinity! Lunch is provided, and the format is all Q&A.

If you'd like to come to the Newcomers Lunch, please let the church office know by email or telephone.

Your RSVP will allow us to make sure we have lunch for everyone.

PLEASE HELP: We need a few adults or older teens to help watch the children of families who wish to attend the Newcomers Lunch. If you would be willing to watch some of the little ones in the Nursery or be a playground monitor for the older children, please contact the Church Office.

If you have any questions, or if you need additional information, please contact the Holy Trinity Office at (719) 505-80212, or you can email to office@holytrinityanglicanchurch.org.

Weekly Update: 6-11 July 2021

THIS WEEK:

All Zoom links FOUND HERE.

Tuesday @ Noon: Lunchtime Lectio via Zoom (from the Gospel of John)

Wednesday @ 7 AM: Morning Prayer via Zoom

Friday @ Noon: Lunchtime Lectio via Zoom (from the Gospel of John)

Friday @ 2 PM: Memorial Service for Jain Paauw (see details below)

Sunday @ 10 AM: Sunday Communion Service on site and via Zoom - David Galvan from Life Network will be preaching.

Memorial Service for Jain Paauw

The memorial service for Jain Paauw will be held on Friday, July 9 at 2 PM at Covenant Presbyterian Church. The address for Covenant Presbyterian is 2845 Parliament Drive, Colorado Springs 80920.

Immediately following the service, there will be a reception/gathering for all in attendance. This is an event shared between the Covenant Pres and Holy Trinity communities, and we are all invited to be a part of providing the food for the event.

Food can be dropped off at Covenant Pres on Friday from noon-1:00. The coordinators are asking for finger foods, such as cookies, crackers with meat and cheese, individually wrapped bags of chips, quick breads, and similar fare.

If you have any questions, or if you need additional information, please contact the Holy Trinity Office at (719) 505-80212, or you can email to office@holytrinityanglicanchurch.org.

Some Changes to Sunday Communion

You will see some changes to our Communion process this coming Sunday - changes that will have the Communion portion of the service looking a bit more like it did before COVID.

First, we will have Chalice Bearers in place once again. After you receive the Host (wafer) at the Altar, you'll be able to step to one of the Chalice Bearer to dip the wafer into the wine. The Chalice Bearer will speak the words of distribution for the wine.

For receiving the Host, you can either allow the Pastor or Deacon to place a wafer into your cupped hands, or you can take a wafer yourself out of one of the bowls sitting on the Altar.

Holy Communion is meant to reflect a shared, communal meal - like the meal shared between Jesus and His disciples at the Last Supper. Having participants from the congregation, in the role of Chalice Bearers, brings a sweet element to our shared experience at the Table with Jesus.

If you are interested in being a Chalice Bearer (which can be a powerful, moving experience), reach out to Mark in the Church Office. We are building a new roster of volunteers who would like to serve in the Holy Eucharist in this way.

Thursday Spotlight: 1 July 2021

SPECIAL MESSAGE ON SUNDAY, JULY 11

We are very excited to have David Galvan from Life Network delivering the sermon on Sunday, July 11.

David will be speaking on the topic of mental illness, suicide and faith. David summarizes his message as follows:

Those living with mental illness, thoughts of suicide, and thoughts of hurting people need to know that they are not alone, and we are here for them. We can be those who will hear their story, love them just as much after they tell it, and journey with them towards hope.

This is a very special opportunity for our Church family to hear directly from an outstanding and experienced speaker, sharing his thoughts and experiences in an arena that affects every one of us. Please don't miss this important message of encouragement and hope.

Who is David Galvan?

David Galvan is the director of Education for a Lifetime, an outreach of Life Network. He has been teaching, training, and facilitating conversations with students about healthy relationships since 2010.

David has been in 24 High School campuses in El Paso County and has personally spoken to over 25,000 students. For the past 4 years, he has been working with suicide prevention and awareness with students and faith communities, helping to reduce the stigma around mental health and encouraging students to know they are needed, loved, and valued.

On a county level, David is a part of the El Paso County Youth Suicide Prevention Workgroup and sits on their steering committee. He is a certified trainer in Youth Mental Health First Aid and has trained over 700 community members. He is dedicated to the mission of Education for a Lifetime -- that every student should have healthy, non-violent relationships, and have access to help and hope to live purposefully.

OTHER NEWS

The memorial service for Jain Paauw is scheduled for Friday, July 9 at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2845 Parliament Drive in Colorado Springs. The service time and other details are still being worked out with the family. We will share the specifics as soon as we have them. We continue to pray for Glenn and the family, that our loving and merciful God will give them comfort in this time of loss and grief.

Don Lash, the father of Stephanie Pollard, is showing some improvement in the hospital. The Pollard and Lash families are so grateful for the prayers and support. Let's keep Don and the family lifted up to the Lord. May God's mercy abound and may He bring Don through this health crisis to a full recovery.

Weekly Update: 29 June - 4 July 2021

THIS WEEK:

All Zoom links FOUND HERE.

Tuesday @ Noon: Lunchtime Lectio via Zoom (from the Gospel of John)

Wednesday @ 7 AM: Morning Prayer via Zoom

Friday @ Noon: Lunchtime Lectio via Zoom (from the Gospel of John)

Sunday @ 10 AM: Sunday Communion Service on site and via Zoom - Pastor Matt will be preaching.

Thank You for Your Support for the Walk for Life!

Dear Church, Thank you so much for supporting the Walk for Life - whether you walked, sponsored, or prayed. Look at what we accomplished together:

• $4,000 raised,

• 25 walkers (including children) at Memorial Park or in neighborhoods,

• 22 sponsor donations (individuals, couples, or families),

• countless prayers.

We are making a huge difference in our community!

Life Network works in Colorado Springs to support and protect the value of life. Walk for Life helps Life Network to continue offering these free services: pregnancy tests, pregnancy options counseling, STD testing and treatment, ultrasounds, baby clothing and furnishings, parenting education, childbirth and infant care classes, emergency baby supplies, maternity clothing, post-abortion recovery groups, education on sexual integrity and risk-avoidance, suicide prevention & awareness education for students. ($50 helps one mother and baby!) This year, Life Network surpassed their goal and can offer more than expected!

Thank you again,

Priscilla

Click HERE to see the Thank You video.

An Update on Missions and Outreach

Our own Treasurer, Ross Eastman, will be sharing a few words on Sunday about his experiences as a volunteer at Springs Rescue Mission in Colorado Springs.

Holy Trinity has been a financial supporter of Springs Rescue Mission for many years, as part of our Local Missions & Outreach ministries. Every quarter, Holy Trinity distributes 10% of the tithe funds received by the Church to ministries in the local area and abroad. We support organizations like Tri Lakes Cares, Mercy's Gate, Life Network, Greater Europe Missions, Christ Church Jerusalem, and Springs Rescue Mission.

But the funds we provide are only a part of the picture.

Our brothers and sisters also invest time and energy into these organizations, coming alongside to provide labor, expertise and encouragement. Whether it's Ryan Paradis leading the Giving Tree program every Christmas for Tri Lakes Cares, or Ashley Carlson coordinating the Operation Christmas Child effort, or Andrea Wilcox setting up the Compassion Sunday displays, or Priscilla Stata spearheading the Walk for Life, or Ross helping out at Springs Rescue Mission - those who get personally involved in the work of these ministries learn quickly that blessings abound when we give of our selves.

If you are interested in connecting with any of the ministry organizations we support, please contact the Church Office for more information.

Thursday Spotlight: 24 June 2021

 TWO IMPORTANT PIECES OF MUSIC NEWS!

First, we are hosting a 4-day music camp for kids, grades 1 to 5, on July 26 through July 29 at Holy Trinity.

Our own Terri Moon will be teaming up with Nate Voelker, the Music Director at Sunrise United Methodist Church and Director of Soli Deo Gloria Community Choir, to create a special week of musical adventures.

The kids will have fun musical activities: learning skills in rhythm, melody, and note reading; playing on bells, and singing. They'll also get to enjoy a short live performance each day by a local musician.

The children will finish the week, ready to sing a worship song during the service at Holy Trinity on Sunday, August 1. We’ll repeat the same camp at Sunrise United Methodist during August 2 - 5, and will sing the same song at Sunrise United Methodist Church on Sunday, August 8. Children are welcome to come to one week or both, if they like!

Parents, please sign your children up for spots at the camp as soon as possible. There is no cost for the camp. You can register your children at THIS LINK on the Holy Trinity CCB website.

You can also register by emailing or calling the Church Office. 

Second, we are re-launching the Holy Trinity choir, now that COVID restrictions have been lifted.

Terri Moon is actively recruiting "singers for the band" (aka choir members) and is putting together an amazing plan for building momentum for the choir over the next few months. If you are interested in joining the choir (or even just talking about joining the choir), please reach out to Terri Moon.

Stay tuned on Sunday, when Terri will be making a special announcement at the Sunday Service regarding both of these musical opportunities.

A Couple of Additional Reminders!

 We are hosting a memorial service for Pat Krekorian, who passed away on January 10, 2021. The service will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 1 PM at Holy Trinity.

We are honoring and celebrating Roy and Eleanor Parnell at a special reception after Church on Sunday, June 27. Please join us in saying "Thank You!" to Roy and Eleanor for all the years they served brunch to the congregation in our hospitality time between services.

Weekly Update: 22-27 June 2021

THIS WEEK:

All Zoom links FOUND HERE.

Tuesday @ Noon: Lunchtime Lectio via Zoom (from the Gospel of John)

Wednesday @ 7 AM: Morning Prayer via Zoom

Friday @ Noon: Lunchtime Lectio via Zoom (from the Gospel of John)

Sunday @ 10 AM: Sunday Communion Service on site and via Zoom - Pastor Matt will be preaching.

Trinity Sunrise Music Camp:

July 26-29 We have a fabulous musical opportunity for kids, grades 1 to 5!!

Our own Terri Moon will be teaming up with Nate Voelker, the Music Director at Sunrise United Methodist Church and Director of Soli Deo Gloria Community Choir, to create a special week of musical adventures for children in grades 1-5. The Trinity Sunrise Music Camp will be held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church on July 26 - 29 (Monday through Thursday) from 9:00 - 11:30 AM each day.

We’ll have fun musical activities to learn skills in rhythm, melody, note reading, playing on bells and singing. In addition, each day we'll be listening to a short live performance by a local musician. At the end of the week, we will have become a “choir” that will sing a worship song during the service at Holy Trinity on Sunday, August 1.

We’ll repeat the same camp at Sunrise United Methodist during August 2 - 5, and will sing the same song at Sunrise United Methodist Church on Sunday, August 8. Children are welcome to come to one week or both, if they like!

In order to gauge the level of interest and plan accordingly, we are asking parents to sign their children up for spots at the camp as soon as possible. You can register your children for the camp at THIS LINK on the Holy Trinity CCB website. You can also register by emailing or calling the Church Office.

Who DOESN'T need a little bit of mid-week fellowship?!

Bring some light and some depth to your days-between-Sundays in one of our weekly Bible study and fellowship groups.

The Women's Bible Study Group meets on Thursday mornings at the Church from 9 to 10:30 AM. Newcomers are welcome at any time. Group members share their lives, pray, and discuss and study Scripture together. If you are interested in joining or have questions about the group, please contact Stephanie Pollard at (719) 559-1197, or email her at stephaniepollard@juno.com.

The Friday Morning Men's Group meets for food and fellowship on Friday mornings at the Church from 7 to 8:30 AM. The men share the Word and their lives with a view towards building friendships and living Godly lives. They pray for one another and discuss how to live the Christian life in the midst of all that swirls around us. If you are interested in joining or have questions about the group, please contact the Church Office.

Thursday Spotlight: 17 June 2021

Pat Krekorian Memorial Service

We are hosting a memorial service for Pat Krekorian, who passed away on January 10, 2021. The service will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 1 PM at Holy Trinity.

Pat and her husband, Ed, were long-time members of Holy Trinity. The Krekorian family would be honored to have the Holy Trinity family attend the service. Pat's daughter, Nancy, writes, "She loved this church and the people who make it special."

If you need more information about the service, please contact the Church Office at 719-505-8021.

JOINT SERVICE/PICNIC WITH IAC AT BEAR CREEK PARK

We have begun planning for a joint Sunday service and picnic with International Anglican Church (IAC) to be held on Sunday, September 5 at the Bear Creek Pavilions at Bear Creek Regional Park.

This event will be a big kick-off for our joint church planting network and effort. We'll have a combined service, followed by a picnic. Our Church Plant Apprentice, Eric Chesney, and his family will be present for the event.

We need a volunteer to take the lead with planning and coordinating Holy Trinity's contributions to and participation in this event. IAC has assigned a point person from their end; we need one from our end.

If you are willing to serve as the HTAC Coordinator for this great get-together, please contact Mark in the Church Office at 719-505-8021 or email him at office@holytrinityanglicanchurch.org.

Special Celebration on June 27

We are holding a special "Thank You" celebration for Roy and Eleanor Parnell after Church on Sunday, June 27.

We want to recognize them and thank them for all the years they blessed our Church Family with food and hospitality between services on Sunday mornings. We'll have cake and punch and lots of love and hugs for our beloved Roy and Eleanor. Please join us.

If you would like to help with the putting together of this event, please contact Debbie Eastman or reach out to the Church Office.

Weekly Update: 15-20 June 2021

THIS WEEK:

All Zoom links FOUND HERE.

Tuesday @ Noon: Lunchtime Lectio via Zoom (from the Gospel of John)

Wednesday @ 7 AM: Morning Prayer via Zoom

Friday @ Noon: Lunchtime Lectio via Zoom (from the Gospel of John)

Sunday @ 10 AM: Sunday Communion Service on site and via Zoom - Pastor Al Janssen will be preaching.

Compassion Sunday @ Holy Trinity - June 20

Come check out the Compassion International information display in the Holy Trinity Fellowship Hall! There are photos for several of the children needing sponsorship, and everything you need to get signed up. We'll have a video presentation during the Sunday service to provide more information on the work that Compassion does around the world and how you can help.

Thursday Spotlight: 10 June 2021

YARD CLEANUP DAY

Please join us on Saturday morning, June 12, at 9 AM at the Church for a short work party to trim bushes and pull weeds and rake pine needs and otherwise spruce up the grounds around the Church building.

We'll have plenty of food to snack on and beverages to drink. Many hands will make light work of the tasks we need to finish on Saturday. We're not expecting the work to take more than an hour or two. . .we want to finish before it gets too hot.

If you have questions or need any additional information about our plans for Saturday, please reach out to the Church Office by phone (719-505-8021) or by email (office@holytrinityanglicanchurch.org).

COMPASSION SUNDAY - JUNE 20

We are celebrating and presenting Compassion Sunday next week, on June 20.

This is a big deal - recognizing the amazing work that Compassion International does, opening our hearts to the needs of children around the world, and encouraging one another to participate in the ministry of love and hope and care that Compassion offers.

Be sure to join us on Sunday, June 20, at our regular worship time to hear more about Compassion Sunday and to join us in celebrating and supporting this ministry.

If you have questions, please contact the Church Office or reach out to our Compassion Sunday coordinator, Andrea Wilcox.

Free Child's Car Seat

We have a child's car seat that has been generously donated to the Church. It is available to a family who needs one. The seat is Cosco brand, and it's designed for a small child, less than 40 inches tall and 40 pounds in weight.

If you are interested and could use this seat for one of your children (or grandchildren), please contact the Church Office by phone (719-505-8021) or email (office@holytrinityanglicachurch.org).

Weekly Update: 8-13 June 2021

THIS WEEK:

All Zoom links FOUND HERE.

Tuesday @ Noon: Lunchtime Lectio via Zoom (from the Gospel of John)

Wednesday @ 7 AM: Morning Prayer via Zoom

Friday @ Noon: Lunchtime Lectio via Zoom (from the Gospel of John)

Sunday @ 10 AM: Sunday Communion Service on site and via Zoom - Pastor Chris will be preaching.

Sunday @ 11:30 AM: Planning and coordination meeting in the Fellowship Hall for the restart of Friday Evening Services in the Fall (see details below)

We're Building a Team for Fridays in the Fall!

Come join us at 11:30 AM on Sunday, June 13, for an informational and organizational meeting regarding the weekly Friday Evening Communion service scheduled to return in the Fall.

The test run of 6 Friday evening services in April and May was well received and well attended. We are very excited at the prospect of restarting this new weekly service in September!

We have identified several important elements that must be in place for the new service to be sustainable over more than just a couple of months:

• We need a couple of volunteers for the music team to sing and play instruments.

• We need a group of volunteers willing to serve on the tech desk (sound and slides), on the Altar Guild (service setup and cleanup), and as readers of Scripture and other parts of the liturgy.

• Ideally, we need volunteers who can staff the nursery, so we can adequately support families with small children.

The meeting on Sunday, the 13th, will offer an opportunity to talk about these needs, to explore options and suggestions for meeting these needs, and to answer questions about the current plans for the Friday services.

If you are interested in attending the coming Friday services, or if you are willing to be a part of the team that will support the services, please plan to come to the Sunday meeting. We anticipate the conversation will take less than an hour.

If you have questions in the meantime, please reach out to Pastor Chris or to the Church Office.