9:45 AMMORNING PRAYER, RITE II

Sunday, August 23The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

TRINITY CHURCH

IN THE CITY OF BOSTON

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Trinity Church in the City of Boston

206 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116617-536-0944 + trinitychurchboston.org

Reading The Yellow HouseTrinity will read 2019 National Book Award winner, The Yellow House, by Sarah Broom, in anticipation of our hosting its author for a Zoom reading and Q&A on Sunday, September 20.

See more details about The Yellow House and fall plans in the Trinity Voices section at the end of this document.

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Anytime Storytime with Trinity Church Boston

Grab the kids and join Director of Children’s Ministries Cathy Portlock Pacitto for Anytime Storytime with Trinity Church Boston. Cathy will share some favorite children’s books for the young — and the young at heart. Anytime Storytime is on

our YouTube channel so you can access whenever it is

most convenient, and new books will be added regularly. You can access Anytime Storytime by clicking here.

PARISH LIFE

Back-To-School Blessings & Cereal SocialsSun., 8/30, 11 am, on ZoomCereal Socials for Children and Youth to begin at 11:15 am

Join us for our annual Back-To-School Blessings! This year, we will gather live via our Community Hour Zoom — welcoming all students and teachers, their encouragers and fellow parishioners. We invite those readying for school to bring whatever they would like to have blessed: perhaps the traditional backpack or briefcase for those returning to their classrooms; or, maybe, Zooming in from that curated corner of their home where – and with what devices – they will engage in distance learning; or, for our youngest (or youngest at heart!) , a stuffed companion who promises inspiration for the academic year.

The short service of prayer and blessing will conclude before 11:15 am. Then, adults are welcome to stay on in the Zoom for our usual Community Hour programming. Children, Youth, and their parents will receive separate links for their own back-to-school, “Cereal Socials” (bring your Lucky Charms!) to reconnect before school begins.

FYI: Trinity’s Compline Service is back at 8:30 pm on weeknights

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GATHERINGWelcome

Prelude ‘Prelude in A Minor’Henry Vidaver (b. 2007)

Hymn 7 ‘Christ, whose glory fills the skies’

Sentences of Scripture

Today we continue with our “Favorite Hymns of Trinity Church” initiative. Each summer Sunday during Worship from Home, the hymns we sing have been submitted by parishioners as their “favorites.” To paraphrase John Wesley: “Sing with good courage and beware of singing as if you were half dead or half asleep – instead lift up your voice with strength! Have an eye to God in every word you sing, aiming at pleasing the Lord more than yourself or any other creature.”

Worship at Trinity

When the text of this worship booklet is in bold, it is spoken or sung by all.

Leaders of the service will also lead these bold responses for the benefit of those worshiping from home.

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Confession & AbsolutionLet us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. Most merciful God,we confess that we have sinned against youin thought, word, and deed,by what we have done,and by what we have left undone.We have not loved you with our whole heart;we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,have mercy on us and forgive us;that we may delight in your will,and walk in your ways,to the glory of your Name. Amen.

Almighty God have mercy on us,forgive us all our sins through our Lord Jesus Christ,strengthen us in all goodness,and by the power of the Holy Spiritkeep us in eternal life. Amen.

THE INVITATORY & PSALTERInvitatory

Lord, open our lips.And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia!

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Canticle ‘Venite’Jack Noble White (b. 1938)

Sung by all.

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Psalm 124If the Lord had not been on our side, * let Israel now say;If the Lord had not been on our side, * when enemies rose up against us;Then would they have swallowed us up alive * in their fierce anger toward us;Then would the waters have overwhelmed us * and the torrent gone over us;Then would the raging waters * have gone right over us.Blessed be the Lord! * he has not given us over to be a prey for their teeth.We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowler; * the snare is broken, and we have escaped.Our help is in the Name of the Lord, * the maker of heaven and earth.

THE LESSONSReading Exodus 1:8-2:10

Now a new king arose over Egypt, who did not know Joseph. He said to his people, “Look, the Israelite people are more numerous and more powerful than we. Come, let us deal shrewdly with them, or they will increase and, in the event of war, join our enemies and fight against us and escape from the land.” Therefore they set taskmasters over them to oppress them with forced labor. They built supply cities, Pithom and Rameses, for Pharaoh. But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and spread, so that the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites. The Egyptians became ruthless in imposing tasks on the Israelites, and made their lives bitter with hard service in mortar and brick and in every kind of field labor. They were ruthless in all the tasks that they imposed on them.

The king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, one of whom was named Shiphrah and the other Puah, “When you act as midwives to the Hebrew women, and see them on the birthstool, if it is a boy, kill him; but if it is a girl, she shall live.” But the midwives feared God; they did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but they let the boys live. So the king of Egypt summoned the midwives and said to them, “Why have you done this, and allowed the boys to live?” The midwives said to Pharaoh, “Because the Hebrew women are not like the Egyptian women; for they are vigorous and give birth before the midwife comes to them.” So God dealt well with the midwives; and the people multiplied and became very strong. And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families. Then Pharaoh commanded all his people, “Every boy that is born to the Hebrews you shall throw into the Nile, but you shall let every girl live.”

Now a man from the house of Levi went and married a Levite woman. The woman conceived and bore a son; and when she saw that he was a fine baby, she hid him three months. When she could hide him no longer she got a papyrus basket for him, and plastered it with bitumen and pitch; she put the child in it and placed it among the reeds on the bank of the river. His sister stood at a distance, to see what would happen to him.

We will pray the psalm in unison.

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The daughter of Pharaoh came down to bathe at the river, while her attendants walked beside the river. She saw the basket among the reeds and sent her maid to bring it. When she opened it, she saw the child. He was crying, and she took pity on him, “This must be one of the Hebrews’ children,” she said. Then his sister said to Pharaoh’s daughter, “Shall I go and get you a nurse from the Hebrew women to nurse the child for you?” Pharaoh’s daughter said to her, “Yes.” So the girl went and called the child’s mother. Pharaoh’s daughter said to her, “Take this child and nurse it for me, and I will give you your wages.” So the woman took the child and nursed it. When the child grew up, she brought him to Pharaoh’s daughter, and she took him as her son. She named him Moses, “because,” she said, “I drew him out of the water.”

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Hymn 49 ‘Come, let us with our Lord arise’

Reading Matthew 16:13-20When Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” Then he sternly ordered the disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Messiah.The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Our second ‘canticle’ today is a hymn, sung to Walter Pelz’ tune Meadville. A canticle is a scriptural text, set to music, often associated with Morning Prayer (Venite, Jubilate Deo, Te Deum) and Evening Prayer (Magnificat, Nunc Dimittis). This glorious Charles Wesley hymn of praise, based on Psalm 118: 24, Romans 6 and Colossians 3, reminds us that Sunday is a day to celebrate both the Creation and Christ’s Resurrection.

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Hymn 558 ‘Faith of our fathers!’

The Apostles’ CreedI believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

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THE PRAYERSThe Lord be with you. And also with you.Let us pray.

The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

Prayers of the PeopleFor peace, for courage, and for your presence, we pray to you, Lord God:For all people in their daily life and work;For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.For our local communities, the nation, and the world;For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.For those who live in danger, sorrow, or fear;For all who labor to end tyranny, bigotry, and violence.For the just and proper use of your creation;For those who suffer for the sake of our comfort.For the peace and unity of the Church of God;For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.For the ministries of all the baptized;For all who serve God in the Church.

Title: Christ, whose glory fills the skies, H 7. Words: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Music: Ratisbon, melody from Geystliche gesangk Buchleyn, 1524; adapt. att. William Henry Havergal (1793-1870); harm. William Henry Havergal (1793-1870), alt. All Rights Reserved. Used by permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net # A-711378 • Title: Venite S 35. Music: Jack Noble White (b. 1938) Used by permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net # A-711378 • Title: Come, let us with our Lord arise, H 49. Words: Charles Wesley (1707-1788)Music: Meadville, Walter Pelz (b. 1926); adapt. W. Thomas Jones (b. 1956) All Rights Reserved. Used by permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net # A-711378 • Title: Faith of our fathers! H 558. Words: Frederick William Faber (1814-1863), alt. Music: St. Catherine, Henri Frédéric Hemy (1818-1888); adapt. and arr. James G. Walton (1821-1905) All Rights Reserved. Used by permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net # A-711378 • Title: What wondrous love is this H 439. Words: American folk hymn, ca. 1835 Music: Wondrous Love, from The Southern Harmony, 1835; alt. acc. Carlton R. Young, (b. 1926) All Rights Reserved. Used by permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net # A-711378 Title: From all who dwell below the skies, H 380. Words: Isaac Watts (1674-1748), para. of Psalm 117. St. 3, Thomas Ken (1637-1711) Music: Old 100th, melody from Pseaumes octante trois de David, 1551, alt.; harm. after Louis Bourgeois (1510?-1561?) All Rights Reserved. Used by permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net # A-711378• Title: All creatures of our God and King, H 400. Words: St. Francis of Assisi (1882-1226); tr. William H. Draper (1855-1933), alt. Music: Lasst uns erfreuen, melody from Auserlesene Catholische Geistiche Kirchengeseng, 123; adapt. and harm. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) All Rights Reserved. Used by permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net # A-711378

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Collect of the DayGrant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

IntercessionsFor the special needs and concerns of this congregation …

Hear us, Lord;For your mercy is great.

We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life …

We will exalt you, O God our King;And praise your Name for ever and ever.

We pray for all who have died,that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom …

Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them;Who put their trust in you.

A Prayer for MissionAlmighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of your faithful people is governed and sanctif ied: Receive our supplications and prayers which we offer before you for all members of your holy Church and the world you have made, that in our many vocations and ministries we may truly and devoutly serve you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The PeaceThe peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.

Announcements

Hymn 439 ‘What wondrous love is this’

Collects are prayers that “collect” our intentions for any given occasion. In addition to the “Collect of the Day,” the Officiant will pray additional collects appropriate for this Sunday.

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Sermon The Rev. William W. Rich, Vicar

The Offertory

Anthem ‘How can I keep from singing?’Robert Lowry (1826–1899)arr. Sarah Quartel (b. 1982)

My life f lows on in endless song;Above earth’s lamentations,I hear the real, though far-off tuneThat hails a new creation.Through all the tumult and the strife,I hear its music ringingIt sounds an echo in my soulHow can I keep from singing?While though the tempest loudly roars,I hear the truth, it liveth.And though the darkness ‘round me close,Songs in the night it giveth.No storm can shake my inmost calm,While to that rock I’m clinging.Since Christ is lord of heaven and earthHow can I keep from singing?I lift my eyes, the cloud grows thinI see the blue above itAnd day by day this pathway smooths,Since f irst I learned to love it,The peace of Christ makes fresh my heartA fountain ever springingAll things are mine in love and joy - How can I keep from singing?

Text: Unattributed

Presentation Hymn

Blessing

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Today’s anthem, arranged by the prominent Canadian composer and choral educator Sarah Quartel, was a project of this past week’s Quarantine Quire Qamp, prepared by the Trinity Choristers under the leadership of staff singers Fausto Miro and Nora Burgard.

Hymn 400 ‘All creatures of our God and King’ vv. 1, 4-5, 7

The Dismissal and Concluding SentenceGo in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do inf initely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to God from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen.

Postlude ‘Night’Vidaver

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TrinityVoices

Dear Trinity Church and friends,

Grace and Peace and August – August! – greetings. This strangest of summers has rocketed (Zoomed?) by, and I hope this message f inds you and yours continuing to take care and stay well.

I write today with two hot topics: first, announcing that we as a parish will read 2019 National Book Award winner, The Yellow House, in anticipation of our hosting its author, Sarah M. Broom, for a Zoom reading and Q&A on Sunday, September 20; and, second, sharing the happy news that Karen Coleman and Paige Fisher have both agreed to our removing the “Interim” from their respective titles and continuing their service at Trinity Church. Thanks be to God for all of the above!

The Yellow House and “A Home For Faith” The Trinity virtual offices buzz with excitement for our approaching “Program Year,” which runs from the first Sunday after Labor Day, through early June (on or around Memorial Day weekend). Our launching theme – to be shared more in-depth in next Tuesday’s eBlast – will be “A Home For Faith,” teasing off of Sarah M. Broom’s, The Yellow House. Broom’s memoir tells the story of her family in New Orleans East, with Hurricane Katrina a looming inevitability. This year marks the fifteenth anniversary of that terrible storm, and we are honored to host Ms. Broom for a Zoom reading and follow-up Q&A on Sunday, September 20.

To ready for that event, we will host an intergenerational discussion of the text on the evening of September 13, at 7 p.m. via Zoom. This will launch the return of our weekly Sunday-evening adult formation programming. In the week that follows – Monday, September 14 - Saturday, September 19 – we will host as many as 25 smaller-cohort book discussions. Some of these discussions will occur in extant groups, from the Investment Committee or our Bible Studies. Staff members will host other small-groups (of 8ish people) organized around different “aff inity-readings” (eg, race, the environment, parenthood, place, etc.) , as well as broader, more general approaches to the text.

Importantly, we hope that our parish will approach The Yellow House as companions of one another and of Broom’s story, and not as either literary or topical “experts.” That is, we intend to build community with this book. With this as our aim, realize that Broom’s powerful recollection will encounter all of us differently: for some, her experience as a Black woman enduring racism will be deeply personal – even painful. For others, the settings of New Orleans and the Deep South will seem a world away, its unfamiliar map keeping us at arms’ length from her experiences.

As we share this diversity of readings and hear from the author herself, let us make generous, loving room for one another. I pray that all of us will find connection – with Broom, with God, and with each other – as we meaningfully engage this moving story. To buy the book, Ms. Broom’s publisher asked that we commend the parish here to support small/independent bookstores.

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE RECTOR

Trinity Church in the City of Boston

206 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116617-536-0944 + trinitychurchboston.org

The Rev. Paige Fisher, Associate Priest for Community Life & The Rev. Dr. Karen Coleman, Assisting Priest These two faithful priests have been great gifts to our parish, before and since the pandemic’s arrival. As announced last September, Karen and Paige committed to “Interim” assignments for the 2019-2020 Program Year – little could they have imagined what they signed up to share with us! Yet, how they have met these twelve months’ opportunities and challenges. With thanks to God and their goodwill, they have now agreed to continue in their respective roles for the year to come – and I hope for many more after that.

Partnering with Patrick in his role as Senior Associate for Program, Paige’s ministry will continue to include approximately three Sundays each month, with two half-days “in the office” each week. She will serve as an advocate, encourager, and leader of Christian community in all we do, as well as a vital contributor to the idea incubator of our Program Staff.

Partnering with Bill in his role as Vicar, Karen’s ministry will include approximately two Sunday each month. Keeping her eye and heart for the 6 p.m. congregation – even in these stay-at-home days when we are worshiping as one – she will serve as a regular part of our adult Formation, as well as an important member of our clergy team.

Please read on a short word from Karen, and then from Paige, and please join me in sharing enthusiasm for their continuing ministry among us.

Godspeed,

The Rev. Morgan S. Allen, Rector

From Karen•Greetings Trinity! It has been a new and exciting way of being church over the past couple of months. For me, it has been wonderful to meet new people in online forums, community time, coffee gatherings, and, most recently, at Camp Trinity. During camp I had my husband take a picture of me outside our home wearing my Camp Trinity t-shirt. A friend of mine remarked about my giant smile when I posted the picture on Facebook, saying “wow, where was the camp?”

I was recently at the church to pick up my Prayer Book, and I was taken in by that Trinity Church smell of the wood and imagined all of you in the pews, the choir in the choir stalls, helping the altar guild set up (my inner church nerd is pleased), the lay eucharistic ministers, the ushers in the narthex and my fellow clergy. I am looking forward to our continuing to be together both online and when it is safe in person.

From Paige•Greetings Trinity! It has been a whirlwind year being back at Trinity with my time looking quite different than the position Morgan and I discussed last September. In the course of one week I hung up my apron from the breakfast gatherings and began to hone my non-existent Zoom skills. I feel so lucky to have been in the midst of this vibrant community as we have all sought to support and love one another through these incredibly difficult few months. From donning a favorite hat for Compline to being swept away by a perfectly threaded anthem across multiple screens, the humor and abiding faith of Trinity in this virtual era has been an inspiration. Whether we are gathered in the hallowed walls of Trinity Church on Copley Square or greeting one another across our respective Zoom squares, I can’t think of a church I am more excited to serve. I look forward to our continued ministry together in the days ahead.