Weekly Update: August 1-6, 2023

Schedule for Sunday, August 6

Sunday Morning Services: This Sunday, Eric Chesney will be preaching.  

We will have services at our regular Sunday times - 8:30 AM and 10:45 AM. The nursery will be open and staffed for the second service. 

Our regular calendar of weekly events, as described AT THIS LINK, will be in place through the rest of the week.

Bread Bakers!

We need bakers for our weekly Communion bread.

Debbie Eastman has been steadfast in her weekly baking for many months, and she needs a break. She has an outstanding recipe that produces an ideal loaf for Sunday Communion.

We now need 3 or 4 bakers who can take on the shared task of producing the altar bread for our weekly services. If we can get several bakers involved, each will need to bake only once a month. 

Please consider joining our team for this very important task. If you are interested, reach out to Deacon Mark or connect with Debbie Eastman.

Anselm Conference - STORYMOOT

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

You have a story to tell. It’s the micro story of you within the macro story of God. Stories can get lost or forgotten in the rush and randomness of this secular age, but Storymoot can help you find yours. Because it’s also God’s story for you, it’s a story that needs to be told.

Featuring keynote speakers Amy Baik Lee and Matthew Clark, in-depth personal-focused breakouts, lots of time for conversation and processing, and the Anselm Society’s fabled hospitality, Storymoot is designed to be meaningful—and affordable—for YOU, both adults and teenagers.

We hope that Storymoot — with challenging speakers, stimulating interaction, heartfelt stories, hands-on workshops, and a soul-stirring closing concert — will also be a story worth telling. Registration is limited, so sign up today and your YouStory can include, “I was there at the first Storymoot!”

For more information, visit the Storymoot webpage at THIS LINK.

Thursday Spotlight: July 27, 2023

Single Service Sunday and potluck brunch - July 30

This Sunday, July 30th, is the fifth Sunday of the month; therefore, we will have a single service followed by a potluck brunch. The single service will begin at 9:30 AM. The HTAC nursery WILL be open for the single service. The potluck brunch will be held immediately following the service. Please bring a food item to share with our church family. Please also invite a friend or neighbor to come and join us for a time of fellowship and great food.

Tech Orientation on Sunday

On Sunday, immediately following the single service, our sound tech gurus, Marty Schulte and Michael Pollard, will do a 15 minute orientation for anyone interested in learning more about how we work the sound board and the PA system in the Church Sanctuary.

We need more volunteers to help with tech on Sunday mornings. It's not a difficult task, and really, it's not scary, once you get a little orientation to the equipment. Come and see for yourself!

There's no long-term commitment, if you join us Sunday for the orientation. We are especially inviting any youth who might be interested in helping with Sunday tech to join us after the service. 

Weekly Update: July 25, 2023

Schedule for Sunday, July 30

Sunday Morning Services: This Sunday, Eric Chesney will be preaching. 

This is the 5th Sunday of July, so we will have a single service @ 9:30 AM, followed by a potluck brunch. 

Our regular calendar of weekly events, as described AT THIS LINK, will be in place through the rest of the week.

Sunday Potluck Brunch

After our single service at 9:30 AM on Sunday, we will enjoy a potluck brunch and gathering in the Annex and Fellowship Hall. Please bring a breakfast/lunch food item to share at the gathering. And invite someone new to join us!!

Joint Service/Picnic with IAC

Can you believe it's almost time for the annual IAC/HTAC joint service and picnic?

The 2023 Joint Service and Picnic will happen on Sunday, September 3rd at Bear Creek Regional Park. The service will begin at 9:30 AM, followed by the picnic and a TON of fun activities.

 Planning has begun, and once again, we need your help to make this BIG event come together. First, we need to know who's coming, so we can make sure we have enough food. Second, we need volunteers to fill a variety of roles assigned to HTAC for this event. Last year, we had 20 volunteer slots to fill. This year will be about the same.

Please take a few moments to fill out the online RSVP and volunteer form at this link:

https://htac.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/46/responses/new

If you have any questions about the service or picnic, please reach out to Deacon Mark in the Church Office.

Thursday Spotlight: July 20, 2023

Pastor Al: Book Sale & Signing

Between services on Sunday (July 23), Pastor Al Janssen will be doing a book signing for his newly released work with Brother Andrew, entitled Fearless by Faith: How to Fight Today's Spiritual Battles. 

 Pastor Al has been preaching a series of sermons based on material from this book. In fact, his sermon this Sunday (the 23rd) will be about David and his choice to fight the giant Goliath. This lesson comes from the first chapter of Fearless by Faith.  

 The retail price for Fearless by Faith is $19.99, but Pastor Al will be selling the book on Sunday for $15. If you buy more than one copy, the cost will be $10 for each copy after your first. These books make great Christmas and birthday gifts (hint, hint). 

Note: We do not have credit card capability at the Church, so please plan to pay for the books by check or cash.

And please, join us in praying that God will use this important work from Pastor Al to touch the lives of people around the world and to equip the men and women of the Body of Christ in our spiritual battles.

Single Service Sunday - July 30

Next Sunday, July 30th, is the fifth Sunday of the month; therefore, we will have a single service followed by a potluck brunch. The single service will begin at 9:30 AM. The HTAC nursery WILL be open for the single service. The potluck brunch will be held immediately following the service. Please bring a food item to share with our church family. Please also invite a friend or neighbor to come and join us for a time of fellowship and great food.

Weekly Update: July 18-23, 2023

Schedule for Sunday, July 23

Sunday Morning Services: This Sunday, Pastor Al Janssen will be preaching. 

Our scheduled services will be at 8:30 AM and 10:45 AM. 

Our regular calendar of weekly events, as described AT THIS LINK, will be in place through the rest of the week.

Single Service & Potluck: July 30th

Next Sunday, July 30, is the fifth Sunday in July. As a result, we will have a single service at 9:30 AM, followed by a potluck brunch. Please bring a breakfast/lunch food item to share at the gathering. And invite someone new to join us!!

Thursday Spotlight: July 13, 2023

Lost & Found Cleanup

Our lost & found box at the Church is overflowing! We've got glasses and sunglasses, notepads and journals, Bibles and kids' books, earrings, watches and necklaces. Our kitchen counter space is cluttered with pans and dishes and storage containers that need to go home with their rightful owners.  It's quite the collection, indeed!

Everything is now set out, on and around a display table in the Fellowship Hall. 

When you come in on Sunday, please take a look and take home what belongs to you or your family. What's left behind after the weekend we'll dispose of or distribute as seems appropriate.

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This Sunday is the final day for bringing in backpacks for the 2023 Backpack Bash. Please bring a new backpack for a kid and hang it on the coat rack with the other donated backpacks. We'll be delivering the donations to the Backpack Bash distribution center on Monday.

Weekly Update: July 11-16, 2023

Schedule for Sunday, July 16

Sunday Morning Services: This Sunday, Pastor Matt Burnett will be preaching.  

Our scheduled services will be at 8:30 AM and 10:45 AM. 

Our regular calendar of weekly events, as described AT THIS LINK, will be in place through the rest of the week.

VBS Art & Music Camp Special Requests

Here's how you can support our children attending the HTAC Art & Music Camp in August.

We need donated supplies!!

The art activities for the camp will require some supplies that we're hoping the congregation can help with. If you have old greeting cards (birthday, Christmas, graduation, etc.), please bring them in. We're also needing beads and plant seeds. We'll have a box by the front door into which you can drop the items you bring for the campers.

We need volunteers!

The camp will happen each morning of the week of August 4th. For each morning, we need volunteers who can help in the following roles:

• registration / check-in table

• daily snack preparers and servers

• group leaders

• floaters / helpers where needed

 If you are available one or more of the mornings from August 4 to 11, please consider helping with the camp.

 If you have little ones between 5 and 10 years of age, please keep in mind that we have a limited number of spots available for the camp this summer. 

 If you are interested in having your children attend or are interested in volunteering to help, please connect with Terri Moon or Helen Horn, or call the Church Office (719-505-8021) or email the Office at office@holytrinityanglicanchurch.org. 

 We will need the names and ages of your children in order to add them to the registration roster.

FOOD TRUCK EVENT!

We have another Food Truck Event taking place on Friday (July 14) in the Holy Trinity parking lot. This is a great way to enjoy great food and meet some of our neighbors in the Gleneagle community. Please join us!! The food trucks arrive around 5 PM and will stay until 8 PM.

Weekly Update: July 5-9, 2023

Schedule for Sunday, July 9

Sunday Morning Services: This Sunday, Pastor Matt Burnett will be preaching. 

Our scheduled services will be at 8:30 AM and 10:45 AM. Children's Catechesis is on hiatus for the remainder of the summer. Classes will begin again in September.

Our regular calendar of weekly events, as described AT THIS LINK, will be in place through the rest of the week.

VBS Art & Music Camp is Coming!!

Holy Trinity's VBS/Arts Camp begins on August 7.

We are bringing back our third annual Art and Music Camp for kids ages 5 - 10! This year our Holy Trinity version of VBS begins on Monday, August 7 and runs through Friday, August 11. The camp will be held at Holy Trinity from 8:30 AM to Noon. Our theme this year is “The Story of God With Us” and will include Bible lessons with crafts and music that illuminate the story, HIS story.

We need volunteers!!

In order to make this camp work, we need volunteers to help with snacks, greeting and organizing the children, crafts and music activities, and storytelling. Older children who would like to volunteer would be very welcome.  Whether you can help only 1 day or all 5 days, your participation would be a tremendous encouragement. Please consider joining our team to serve our children. If you are interested, reach out to Helen Horn or Terri Moon.

Seats are limited!

We have a limited number of spot available for children in the camp this summer. If you are interested in having your children attend, please call the Church Office (719-505-8021) or email the Office at office@holytrinityanglicanchurch.org. We will need the names and ages of your children in order to add them to the registration roster.

2023 Backpack Bash

Holy Trinity is supporting the Backpack Bash, as we have over the past several years. The dropoff deadline for backpacks and school supplies is Sunday, July 16. You can drop off your items at the church on or before the 16th, and we have people who will take all of the items to one of the designated drop-off points in the City.

You can find the list of needed supplies at this link on the Backpack Bash website:

https://backpackbash.com/donate-items/.

Weekly Update: June 27 - July 2, 2023

Schedule for Sunday, July 2

This Sunday, Pastor Al Janssen will be preaching. Our scheduled services will be at 8:30 AM and 10:45 AM. Children's Catechesis is on hiatus for the remainder of the summer. Classes will begin again in September.

Our regular calendar of weekly events, as described AT THIS LINK, will be in place through the rest of the week.

2023 Backpack Bash is Here!

What is the Backpack Bash?

The Backpack Bash is an annual collaborative effort involving more than 70 local churches, businesses, nonprofits, and school and government partners to support thousands of families across El Paso County. Every student receives a free backpack with new school supplies, and families get to interact with all kinds of organizations built to support them year-round. With 7 locations across the Pikes Peak region, families are only a short drive from a one-stop-shop to get access to everything they need for a great school year.

Holy Trinity is supporting the Backpack Bash, as we have over the past several years. The dropoff deadline for backpacks and school supplies is Sunday, July 16. You can drop off your items at the church on or before the 16th, and we have people who will take all of the items to one of the designated drop-off points in the City. 

You can find the list of needed supplies at this link on the Backpack Bash website:

https://backpackbash.com/donate-items/

IAC's Annual Run with Rwanda

IAC's 16th Annual Run WITH Rwanda happens on Saturday, July 29.

Can you imagine "running alongside your brothers and sisters as they run at the exact same time, on the other side of the world!" What an opportunity! 

For a FREE T-shirt, select the $25 registration by July 5. Otherwise, the 5K and kids run are FREE. The fun begins at 8 am, July 29, at North Monument Valley Park. 

To register or donate click on the link below: https://springsiac.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1806404.

Thursday Spotlight: 22 June 2023

Soli Deo Gloria Choir Events

The Soli Deo Gloria Choir in Colorado Springs has offered free concerts featuring sacred music for nearly 50 years. Several members of our Holy Trinity family perform with the SDG choir.

2023 SOLI DEO GLORIA CHOIR SUMMER SING

SDG's Summer Sing is coming in July! For this particular event, SDG is inviting anyone interested to join in the singing. There will be one rehearsal on Saturday, July 22nd, and the Summer Sing will be held on Sunday, July 23rd. 

EVERYONE is invited to share together a Food Truck Picnic to include outdoor games for the whole family following the Summer Sing.  

Here are the details:

First Lutheran Church of Colorado Springs

1515 N Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

ONE REHEARSAL

9:00 - 1:00 Saturday July 22nd

ONE PERFORMANCE

4:00 (Doors open 3:30) Sunday July 23rd

FOOD TRUCK PICNIC w/ GAMES

5:30 Sunday July 23rd

SAVE THE DATE: 50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

In the fall of 1973, Judith and Ken Westcott established a non-auditioned community choir for the Annual Lutheran Reformation Service. The Westcotts invited various denominations in the Pike's Peak region to participate. That December, Soli Deo Gloria Choir performed the Christmas portion of Handel's Messiah. For the 50th Anniversary Celebration, SDG Choir will again offer the Christmas portion of the Messiah.

SDG Choir is inviting all singers of the Pike's Peak region to participate in singing Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus with Soli Deo Gloria Choir at their 50th Anniversary Celebration! A free score can be found at this link: https://bit.ly/3ChcSKM. Learning tracks can be found on Youtube.com by searching “Hallelujah Chorus” followed by your voice part. 

50th anniversary venue: First United Methodist Church Colorado Springs

Date and time: 3:00 pm Saturday December 16th, 2023

Other News of Note

Job Posting: We will be posting the job announcement this week for the new Associate Pastor position. The posting documents will be available on the HTAC website at THIS LINK, and we'll be posting the position on the ACNA job board. 

Children's Sunday Catechesis: We will have our final Children's Catechesis class this Sunday (6/25) during the second service. The older class (level 2 - ages 7-11) will not meet. Only the younger class (level 1 - ages 4-6) will meet this Sunday. Regular classes will resume for both levels after the summer.

Weekly Update: 20-25 June 2023

Schedule for Sunday, June 25

This Sunday, Pastor Al Janssen will be preaching.  Our scheduled services will be at 8:30 AM and 10:45 AM. Children's Catechesis will happen during the second service, and this Sunday will be our last for Children's Catechesis for the remainder of the summer. Classes will begin again in September.

Our regular calendar of weekly events, as described AT THIS LINK, will be in place through the rest of the week.

Caleb Paul Weber has arrived!

Kelsie and Paul (and Rylynn) Weber are delighted to announce the arrival of Caleb, their new baby boy! Caleb was born on June 16 at 9:52 AM. Momma and baby are doing well, but we don't have any of the size/weight details yet.

Please remember that we have a MealTrain available to support the family during these days of recovery. The  MealTrain was set up by members of the family, but we are also invited to participate! You can find the MealTrain site at this URL: https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/2nkkvq.

REMINDER ABOUT NEWCOMERS LUNCH ON SUNDAY

Pastor Matt Burnett will host a Newcomers Lunch at Holy Trinity this Sunday, June 25, from 12:15 to 2 PM in the Fellowship Hall. If you are a visitor, new attender, or anyone who wants a chance to visit with Pastor Matt and other clergy, staff, and leaders to learn about Holy Trinity, please join us! We will provide lunch!

If you would like to attend, please contact Deacon Mark in the Church Office by phone (719-505-8021) or by email (mark@holytrinityanglicanchurch.org), so we can order lunch for you.

VBS Is Coming!

If you've been wondering about VBS at Holy Trinity for this summer, we are just a day or two away from locking down the dates and making the announcement. We're looking at the end of July or early August for a 4-day VBS camp here at the Church with a music theme similar to the camp we had last year. Stay tuned! We should have details for you very soon.

Weekly Update: 13-18 June 2023

Schedule for Sunday, June 18

This Sunday, Pastor Matt Burnett will be preaching. 

Our scheduled services will be at 8:30 AM and 10:45 AM. Children's Catechesis will happen during the second service, this Sunday and next Sunday (6/25). After the 25th, we'll take a break from Sunday Children's Catechesis for the remainder of the summer. Classes will begin again in September.

Our regular calendar of weekly events, as described AT THIS LINK, will be in place through the rest of the week.

Other Important Happenings

Reminder: MealTrain for the Webers

Kelsie and Paul Weber are getting ready to welcome their second baby. A MealTrain has been created to help with meals during Kelsie's recovery. This MealTrain was set up by members of the family, but Paul and Kelsie's Holy Trinity family is also invited to participate! You can find the MealTrain site at this URL: https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/2nkkvq.

JUNE 25 @ 12:15 PM: HTAC NEWCOMERS LUNCH

Pastor Matt Burnett will host a Newcomers Lunch at Holy Trinity on Sunday, June 25 from 12:15 to 2 PM in the Fellowship Hall. If you are a visitor, new attender, or anyone who wants a chance to visit with Pastor Matt and other clergy, staff, and leaders to learn about Holy Trinity, our Newcomers Lunches are a great way to do it! If you would like to attend, please contact Deacon Mark in the Church Office.

REPEATING THE CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

We have two special and important needs for volunteers to support the Holy Trinity community. Please prayerfully consider whether God is calling you to step up to fill one of these service needs.

FACILITIES TEAm

Dick Battersby is the current leader of our Facilities Team. Dick is looking for an individual who would be willing to be trained to take over this leadership role. Dick is not looking to leave in the near future, but we are realizing that he won't be here forever, and the knowledge transfer that needs to happen will take some time. This is an essential role for the Church, and prudence dictates that we start now to train someone to step into his role. If you are interested, please reach out to Dick or to Deacon Mark in the Church Office.

TECH TEAM

Our Tech Team leader, Marty Schulte, is recruiting for a few new team members to be trained to staff the two tech positions on Sunday mornings. These positions involve running the Zoom sessions and slides on Sunday morning, and handling the sound board for the services. We will provide lots of training for these roles. If you are interested, please reach out to Marty or to Deacon Mark in the Church Office.

Weekly Update: 6-11 June 2023

Schedule for Sunday, June 11

Sunday Morning Services: This Sunday, Pastor Matt Traylor will be preaching, his final Sunday at Holy Trinity. 

Our scheduled services will be at 8:30 AM and 10:45 AM. We will have a very special fellowship time between services, as we honor and celebrate the Traylor Family -- Matt, Kati, Faith, Riley and Renee.

Our regular calendar of weekly events, as described AT THIS LINK, will be in place through the rest of the week.

Other Important Happenings

MealTrain for the Webers

Kelsie and Paul Weber are getting ready to welcome their second baby. A MealTrain has been created to help with meals during Kelsie's recovery. This MealTrain was set up by members of the family, but Paul and Kelsie's Holy Trinity family is also invited to participate! You can find the MealTrain site at this URL: https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/2nkkvq.

FRIDAY, JUNE 9 @ 5 PM: THE FOOD TRUCKS RETURN

We will have another Food Truck Event on Friday evening, June 9, from 5 to 8 PM. The first event was such a great success that we agreed to have the food trucks visit us monthly through the summer. This event on the 9th will be another fantastic opportunity to get to know our neighbors and to introduce them to HTAC hospitality. The Church building will be open, and if this second event is anything like the first, we can expect a LOT of visitors and many good conversations about Holy Trinity and our church family. Please be a part of this wonderful outreach opportunity!

JUNE 25 @ 12:15 PM: HTAC NEWCOMERS LUNCH

Pastor Matt Burnett will host a Newcomers Lunch at Holy Trinity on Sunday, June 25 from 12:15 to 2 PM in the Fellowship Hall. If you are a visitor, new attender, or anyone who wants a chance to visit with Pastor Matt and other clergy, staff, and leaders to learn about Holy Trinity, our Newcomers Lunches are a great way to do it! If you would like to attend, please contact Deacon Mark in the Church Office.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We have two special opportunities for ongoing service to the Holy Trinity community. Please prayerfully consider whether God is calling you to step up to fill one of these service needs.

FACILITIES TEAM

Dick Battersby is the current leader of our Facilities Team. Dick is looking for an individual who would be willing to be trained to take over this leadership role. Dick is not looking to leave in the near future, but we are realizing that he won't be here forever, and the knowledge transfer that needs to happen will take some time. This is an essential role for the Church, and prudence dictates that we start now to train someone to step into his role. If you are interested, please reach out to Dick or to Deacon Mark in the Church Office.

TECH TEAM

Our Tech Team leader, Marty Schulte, is recruiting for a few new team members to be trained to staff the two tech positions on Sunday mornings. These positions involve running the Zoom sessions and slides on Sunday morning, and handling the sound board for the services. We will provide lots of training for these roles. If you are interested, please reach out to Marty or to Deacon Mark in the Church Office.

Thursday Spotlight: 1 June 2023

Traylor Family Celebration

Help us say "Good-bye" on June 11 to Pastor Matt, Kati, Faith, Riley and Renee!

Between services on Sunday, June 11, we will have a very special gathering to honor and celebrate the Traylor family. We want to thank Pastor Matt and Kati for all they have done to bless the Holy Trinity family over the past two years and to send them with many hugs and prayers (and tears) on their next ministry adventure to serve at Christ Church in Midland, Texas. 

Sunday, the 11th, will be Pastor Matt's final Sunday of service at Holy Trinity. You don't want to miss this opportunity to honor and love on the Traylor family before they head south.

Important Scheduling Notes!

Rescheduled! Membership Discovery Class

The Membership Discovery Class planned for this Sunday, June 4, has been rescheduled to a September date. We did not have enough interest for the class this weekend, so we decided to postpone. If you are interested in attending the class in the fall, please connect with Deacon Mark.

Newcomers Lunch - 25 June @ 12:15 PM

If you are a visitor, new attender, or anyone who wants a chance to visit with Pastor Matt and other clergy, staff, and leaders to learn about Holy Trinity, please join us for our next Newcomers Lunch on Sunday, June 25 at 12:15 PM (immediately following the second Sunday service). The Newcomers Lunch is relaxed and informal.  Over lunch, the conversation is Q&A-driven, and we talk and answer questions to give you an opportunity to learn more about who we are and what we do here at Holy Trinity. If you'd like to attend, please connect with Deacon Mark, so we can get you on the list for a lunch order.

Weekly Update: 30 May - 4 June 2023

Schedule for Trinity Sunday - June 4

This Sunday is Trinity Sunday. Pastor Matt Burnett will be preaching.  

Our scheduled services will be at 8:30 AM and 10:45 AM. We will have our regular fellowship time between services.

Our regular calendar of weekly events, as described AT THIS LINK, will be in place through the rest of the week.

Other Happenings On The Calendar

JUNE 3: WALK FOR LIFE

The 2023 Walk for Life, sponsored by Life Network, will be held this coming Saturday, June 3rd, at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs. You can sign up for the Walk for Life under our Holy Trinity team at the Walk for Life website (www.walkforlife.com).

JUNE 4 @ 2 PM: MEMBERSHIP EXPLORATION CLASS

Pastor Matt Burnett will host a Membership Exploration Class at Holy Trinity on Sunday, June 4 from 2 to 5 PM in the Fellowship Hall. This class reviews the theology and history of Holy Trinity and of Anglicanism in general. Whether you are seeking membership or not, this is an excellent context 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 to qualify for voting in the annual meeting in January. If you would like to attend, please contact Deacon Mark in the Church Office.

JUNE 9 @ 5 PM: THE FOOD TRUCKS RETURN

We will have another Food Truck Event on Friday evening, June 9, from 5 to 8 PM. The first event was such a great success that we agreed to have the food trucks visit us monthly through the summer. This event on the 9th will be another fantastic opportunity to get to know our neighbors and to introduce them to HTAC hospitality. The Church building will be open, and if this second event is anything like the first, we can expect a LOT of visitors and many good conversations about Holy Trinity and our church family. Please be a part of this wonderful outreach opportunity!

JUNE 25 @ 12:15 PM: HTAC NEWCOMERS LUNCH

Pastor Matt Burnett will host a Newcomers Lunch at Holy Trinity on Sunday, June 25 from 12:15 to 2 PM in the Fellowship Hall. If you are a visitor, new attender, or anyone who wants a chance to visit with Pastor Matt and other clergy, staff, and leaders to learn about Holy Trinity, our Newcomers Lunches are a great way to do it! If you would like to attend, please contact Deacon Mark in the Church Office.

SAD NEWS: JIM MAURY'S PASSINg 

We received word last week that Jim Maury passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 25.  He was surrounded by his children and will be deeply missed. Jim was a long-time presence here at Holy Trinity and was known and loved by many in the Holy Trinity family.

Jim's family is planning to have a service in mid-July at Summit Glenn, and they have asked Pastor Matt to lead the service.  We will pass along details when they are available.

Thursday Spotlight: 25 May 2023

Confirmations on Pentecost Sunday

Join us for a very special Sunday!

Bishop Ken Ross will be visiting Holy Trinity on Pentecost Sunday, May 28, at both services. Bishop Ken will preach and will preside over the confirmations of nine individuals on Sunday morning.

Our special reading of the Pentecost story from Chapter 2 of the Book of Acts will include readings in Czech, Italian, French, Spanish, Norwegian, Greek and Kinyarwandan. It's a great experience; don't miss it.

"Get to know us" Opportunities

Membership Discovery Class - 4 June @ 2 PM

Consider attending our Membership Discovery Class on June 4 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 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. Whether you are seeking membership or not, 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.

Newcomers Lunch - 25 June @ 12:15 PM

If you are a visitor, new attender, or anyone who wants a chance to visit with Pastor Matt and other clergy, staff, and leaders to learn about Holy Trinity, please join us for our next Newcomers Lunch on Sunday, June 25 at 12:15 PM (immediately following the second Sunday service). The Newcomers Lunch is relaxed and informal.  Over lunch, the conversation is Q&A-driven, and we talk and answer questions to give you an opportunity to learn more about who we are and what we do here at Holy Trinity. If you'd like to attend, please connect with Deacon Mark, so we can get you on the list for a lunch order.

Weekly Update: 23-28 May 2023

Schedule for Pentecost Sunday - May 28

Sunday Morning Services: This Sunday is Pentecost Sunday. It is also the Sunday for our annual visit from Bishop Ken Ross. We will have Confirmations during both services, and Bishop Ken will be preaching. 

Our scheduled services this Sunday will be at 8:30 AM and 10:45 AM. We will have the opportunity to connect with Bishop Ken during the fellowship time between services.

Our regular calendar of weekly events, as described AT THIS LINK, will be in place through the rest of the week.

Other Happenings On The Calendar

JUNE 3: WALK FOR LIFE

The 2023 Walk for Life, sponsored by Life Network, will be held on Saturday, June 3rd, at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs. You can sign up for the Walk for Life under our Holy Trinity team at the Walk for Life website (www.walkforlife.com).

JUNE 4 @ 2 PM: MEMBERSHIP EXPLORATION CLASS

Pastor Matt Burnett will host a Membership Exploration Class at Holy Trinity on Sunday, June 4 from 2 to 5 PM in the Fellowship Hall. This class reviews the theology and history of Holy Trinity and of Anglicanism in general. Whether you are seeking membership or not, this is an excellent context 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 to qualify for voting in the annual meeting in January. If you would like to attend, please contact Deacon Mark in the Church Office.

JUNE 9 @ 5 PM: THE FOOD TRUCKS RETURN

We will have another Food Truck Event on Friday evening, June 9, from 5 to 8 PM. The first event was such a great success that we agreed to have the food trucks visit us monthly through the summer. This event on the 9th will be another fantastic opportunity to get to know our neighbors and to introduce them to HTAC hospitality. The Church building will be open, and if this second event is anything like the first, we can expect a LOT of visitors and many good conversations about Holy Trinity and our church family. Please be a part of this wonderful outreach opportunity!

JUNE 25 @ 12:15 PM: HTAC NEWCOMERS LUNCH

Pastor Matt Burnett will host a Newcomers Lunch at Holy Trinity on Sunday, June 25 from 12:15 to 2 PM in the Fellowship Hall. If you are a visitor, new attender, or anyone who wants a chance to visit with Pastor Matt and other clergy, staff, and leaders to learn about Holy Trinity, our Newcomers Lunches are a great way to do it! If you would like to attend, please contact Deacon Mark in the Church Office.

Thursday Spotlight: 18 May 2023

Readers Needed for Pentecost

Special Reading of the Pentecost Story

It is a tradition at Holy Trinity to have a special reading of the story of Pentecost from the Book of Acts at each of our services on Pentecost Sunday.

Our special reading calls on the congregation to experience voices in as many different languages as we can gather, proclaiming the arrival and manifestation of the Holy Spirit through the speaking "in other tongues" as described in Acts, Chapter 2. 

In years past, we have had readers in French, Greek, German, Spanish, Czech, Afrikaans, Chinese. . .such a variety.

Currently, we have only 2 languages covered (3 if we include English). If you are one who can read and speak a language other than English, would you be a part of our Pentecost reading?

Please reach out to Deacon Mark in the Church Office, so we can add you to the list of readers. We will need readers for both services on Pentecost Sunday, so please let Deacon Mark know which service (both would be ideal) you are available and which language you would like to read.

Concert Opportunities This WeekenD

MAY 19 and MAY 20 SOLI DEO GLORIA CHOIR CONCERTS 

The Soli Deo Gloria community choir is holding a pair of concerts on Friday, May 19 @ 7 PM and Saturday, May 20 @ 2 PM at First Lutheran Church. These performances of "Ain't No Grave"  will feature the Schubert Mass in G and other great classic and modern works. The fantastic talents of two young trumpet players who are receiving scholarships from SDG Choir will also be featured. Seating is limited for each performance, so get there early to receive your free ticket at the door. More information is available on the SDG website: https://solideogloriacs.org/. 

SATURDAY, MAY 20 @ 7 PM: BELL CHOIR BENEFIT CONCERT

Our HTAC Concordia Ringers bell choir will host a benefit concert on Saturday, May 20, at 7 PM in the Holy Trinity Sanctuary. The concert and reception will be a fundraiser to benefit Redeemed Seasons Ministries, the ministry formed by Mark and Christy Summers.

Weekly Update: 16-21 May 2023

Service Schedule for This Sunday - May 21

Sunday Morning Services: This is the Sunday After Ascension Day. 

We will have our regular service schedule this Sunday: 8:30 AM and 10:45 AM services. Pastor Chris Stroup will be preaching at both services this Sunday.

Our regular calendar of weekly events, as described AT THIS LINK, will be in place through the rest of the week.

Special Readings for Pentecost

It is a tradition at Holy Trinity to have a special reading of the story of Pentecost from the Book of Acts at each of our services on Pentecost Sunday.

Our special reading calls on the congregation to experience voices in as many different languages as we can gather, recreating the "speaking in other tongues" experience of the disciples as described in Acts, Chapter 2. 

In years past, we have had readers in French, Greek, German, Spanish, Czech, Afrikaans, Chinese. . .such a variety.

If you are one who can read and speak a language other than English, would you be a part of our Pentecost reading?

Please reach out to Deacon Mark in the Church Office, so we can add you to the list of readers. We will need readers for both services on Pentecost Sunday, so please let Deacon Mark know which service (both would be ideal) you are available and which language you would like to read.

Other Happenings On The Calendar

SATURDAY, MAY 20 @ 7 PM: BELL CHOIR BENEFIT CONCERT

Our HTAC Concordia Ringers bell choir will host a benefit concert on Saturday, May 20, at 7 PM in the Holy Trinity Sanctuary. The concert and reception will be a fundraiser to benefit Redeemed Seasons Ministries, the ministry formed by Mark and Christy Summers.

MAY 19 and MAY 20 SOLI DEO GLORIA CHOIR CONCERTS

The Soli Deo Gloria community choir is holding a pair of concerts on Friday, May 19 @ 7 PM and Saturday, May 20 @ 2 PM at First Lutheran Church. These performances of "Ain't No Grave"  will feature the Schubert Mass in G and other great classic and modern works. The fantastic talents of two young trumpet players who are receiving scholarships from SDG Choir will also be featured. Seating is limited for each performance, so get there early to receive your free ticket at the door. More information is available on the SDG website: https://solideogloriacs.org/. 

MAY 28: BISHOP KEN AND CONFIRMATIONS

Bishop Ken will be visiting Holy Trinity on Sunday, May 28. He will preach and preside over confirmations at both services that morning.

JUNE 3: WALK FOR LIFE

The 2023 Walk for Life, sponsored by Life Network, will be held on Saturday, June 3rd, at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs. You can sign up for the Walk for Life under our Holy Trinity team at the Walk for Life website (www.walkforlife.com).

Thursday Spotlight: 11 May 2023

HTAC Concordia Ringers Concert

The HTAC Concordia Ringers will hold a free benefit concert on Saturday, May 20th @ 7 PM in the Holy Trinity Sanctuary. Please come! 

The Ringers have been supporting music and worship at Holy Trinity since 2013. They are presenting this concert to benefit Redeemed Seasons Ministries, a local care and healing ministry founded by Mark and Christy Summers. 

The Concordia Ringers hope this event will begin a tradition of benefit concerts, as they continue to seek ways to minister through their special collaborative art form.

Redeemed Seasons provides Biblical care, support and discipleship to men and women who struggle with brokenness in their sexuality, ministering in particular to those with unwanted same-sex attraction, gender confusion, addiction to sexually explicit content, and marital dysfunction.

This evening concert is a special opportunity for all of us to support our bell choir ensemble and to encourage and support a ministry, Redeemed Seasons, that is so very needed in our current culture and times.  

Life Network and the Walk for Life

Rich Bennett, the Executive Director and CEO of Life Network, will be visiting Holy Trinity on Sunday, May 14. Between the Sunday services, Rich will brief the congregation on the ministry work of Life Network and will talk about the importance of the Walk for Life, scheduled for June 3.

Life Network has been a ministry partner of Holy Trinity for many years. We support Life Network financially and participate annually in the Walk for Life.

You can find much information about the Walk for Life at the display table in the Fellowship Hall, and we encourage you to sign up to participate in the Walk this year as part of the Holy Trinity team.