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e-Chimes: Weekly updates

November 10, 2009

Trinity Episcopal Church 125 East Broad St.

Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 221-5351

www.trinitycolumbus.org

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This Sunday’s Order of Service can be found online at: http://trinitycolumbus.org/Order%20of%20Service/Order%20-%20current.pdf

The November issue of the Chimes is also available online at: http://trinitycolumbus.org/Chimes/November%202009%20Chimes.pdf

BREAD Annual Assembly on November 16, 2009 at Rhema Christian Center at 2100 Agler Road in Columbus,

43224. Congregational representatives at the Team Assembly on October 29th selected three problems from which one will be selected on November 16th. Members of Trinity are encouraged to make their voices heard in the final problem selection for the coming year. Speak to Suzan Waller or the Rector for more details. The three selected last week are these:

• Youth

• Jobs and Training

• Crime and Violence

2010 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN Dear Fellow Trinity Parishioners:

The theme of the 2010 stewardship campaign for Trinity Episcopal Church is the Stewardship of Time, Talent and Treasure. As chairman of this campaign, I am asking you to share your treasure by pledging to Trinity. Pledging accounts for over half of the revenue in Trinity’s annual operating budget.

• Pledging is important for the support of the missions and ministries of Trinity Church.

• Pledging is important for the support of our life together as a house of worship. Pledging is important for the support of our individual spiritual journeys, through the gifts of the first fruits of our labors.

The stewardship of time, talent and treasure goes beyond financial support. It means that we use the multitude of gifts that God has given us for the glory of God’s kingdom. The following is a “real life” example of the stewardship of time, talent and treasure by people of Trinity Church.

In January 2009, the Rector, wardens, vestry and treasurer initiated a “Cost / Mission Analysis” to critically review all of Trinity’s operating expenses. The purpose of this review was to ensure that Trinity maximizes the mission value for every dollar of expenditure. Expenses had to meet the following tests:

• Why is the expenditure necessary?

• How does this expenditure fit into the mission of Trinity’s greater mission? Is the mission benefit maximized? If not, how can we improve it?

The result of this Cost / Mission Review is an estimated $31,300 in annual cost savings to the operating budget, or a 6.5% reduction from 2008 actual expenses. Trinity is adhering to the 2009 operating budget.

We have the following three opportunities to gather for fellowship and discuss how the gifts of time, talent and treasure are used in a variety of ways at Trinity Church. Please join us at any one of the following meetings.

Time, Talent and Treasure Meetings Date Time Location Saturday, Nov. 14th 10:00 am – 11:00 am German Village Community Haus, 588 S. Third St. 43215 Sunday, Nov. 15th 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Cup O’ Joe Coffee Shop, 2418 E. Main St., Bexley 43209 Wednesday, Nov. 18th 7:30 pm- 8:30 pm Brad & Kay Sturm, 1348 Clubview Blvd North, Worthington Hills 43235-1273

In closing, I am asking you to do the following:

• Give thanks for the gifts that you possess

• Attend one of the three scheduled meetings

• Make your pledge to Trinity Episcopal Church for 2010, either with the enclosed pledge card or on line at http://www.trinitycolumbus.org/Page681.htm. Yours in faith, Brad Sturm 2010 Stewardship Campaign Chairman

Following is an excerpt from Bishop Breidenthal’s address to the 135th convention of the Diocese of Southern Ohio., November 6, 2009. The full address and other convention information can be found at http://www.episcopal-dso.org/.

... after much prayer and consultation, I have decided that the time has come for Southern Ohio to adjust its policy regarding the blessing of same-sex unions. As you all know, in the forums that preceded my election as your diocesan bishop, I was very clear that I thought the church should bless the godly, faithful and life-long union of two persons of the same sex. Moreover, my views on this matter have been expressed in two published books. So my own views will not be a surprise to anyone. At the same time, as I also stated in the forums, I do not wish to act in isolation from the Episcopal Church. So since I became a bishop I have upheld the policy I inherited, which did not permit the blessing of same-sex unions under any circumstances. It is my view that the recent General Convention resolutions D025 and C056 have altered the terrain, by reasserting the possibility of godly unions between persons of the same sex, and by inviting bishops who have jurisdiction in states that have offered some form of civil union to gay and lesbian couples to exercise “pastoral generosity” in offering the church’s public ministrations to such couples. In so doing, the Episcopal Church has effectively acknowledged that the godly union of two persons of the same sex – by which I mean the union of two persons who have vowed lifelong fidelity to one another, and accept accountability to the faith community as a faithful household – can be blessed by the church. I am convinced that in fairness to our fellow Episcopalians who have entered into such unions or who desire to do so, we must move deliberately toward the implementation of a policy that will permit and govern the blessings of such unions in Southern Ohio. On this basis, I am lifting the prohibition on the blessing of same-sex unions in this diocese,

effective Easter 2010.

I am aware that there are some in this diocese who will be unhappy with this change in policy, and that there are clergy who cannot in good conscience officiate at such blessings. It is important to underscore that no priest within the Diocese will be under any obligation – now or at any time – to perform such blessings, and the position of those who wish not to perform any such blessings will be respected and honored. I wish to do whatever I can to allay any fears on this score.

Although it will take some time to work out all the details of this policy, here are a few parameters which I will

be imposing from the outset. No blessing of a same-sex union shall occur without my written permission. I will

consider each request individually and will require 60 days notice in each case. I expect that at least one of the

two persons seeking a blessing within this church will be a confirmed or received Episcopalian in good

standing, and that adequate counseling with the officiating priest (or an agreed-upon substitute) will be

required prior to the blessing. I acknowledge that these requirements may seem discriminatory to some. They

are however necessary at the present time, in order that I may exercise pastoral oversight as we venture into

this new territory for the diocese. Similarly, I will be expecting parish priests who wish to perform such

blessings to engage in significant conversation with the congregation or congregations they serve before they

move in this direction. In asking for this, I do not intend in any way to suggest that the appropriate exercise of

the priesthood is subject to any other oversight than that of the bishop’s, but to ensure this policy be a matter of

open conversation, and that all local voices be heard….

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We will be putting together

100 Christmas bags for those that come to In the Garden. Please consider helping with this project; knit a scarf, purchase gloves, donate some personal items; toothpaste a brush, combs, Anti-bacterial hand gel, tissues etc. Just drop them off after church in the collection box in the Parish Office.

Save the dates to help decorate the church for Advent and

Christmas. Saturday, November 28—9:00 a.m.

Greening of the church Initial decorating of the Nave for Advent Sunday, December 20—Noon

Change from Advent to Christmas Come join members of Worship, Music & Arts who are re-envisioning the holiday decorations. All help is needed and appreciated.

The Columbus Women's ChorusThe Columbus Women's ChorusThe Columbus Women's ChorusThe Columbus Women's Chorus

will present their fall concert in Trinity Church

on Sunday November 22 at 4:00 pm. CWC celebrates its 20th birthday this year, and their concert at Trinity will feature some of the chorus's strongest and most uplifting songs from the last 20 years. All are welcome. Advance tickets are on sale at www.cwchorus.org, price $15/$12. Tickets will also be available at the door, but come early as there will be plenty of people attending. We will hope to see you there. Further information and inquiries www.cwchorus.org or telephone 614-878 3684.

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Trinity Church Calendar for the day-to-day schedule at Trinity please click on this link, or paste

this address into your browser window: http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=trinitycapitolsquare%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York

If you have any additions or changes to the calendar please email me. K-wines@trinitycolumbus.org

Your donation is needed for altar decoration memorials. Much thanks to Margie Kay for coordinating the altar decoration memorials. Margie is finding that many of the traditional memorial givers are no longer able to do so. Please consider contributing to this ministry. The cost for a weekly memorial is $50. Please contact Margie Kay at 876-6769 or Diane Donato in the Parish Office. D-donato@trinitycolumbus.org.

SERVING THIS SUNDAY, November 15, 2009 Presiding The Rev. Richard A. Burnett Preaching The Rev. M. Alton Plummer Assisting The Rev. Joan Grant Luke Fodor Eucharistic Ministers 8:00 a.m. David White 10:30 a.m. Jan Heston Lectors 8:00 a.m. Rich Crompton 10:30 a.m. Mark Lewis Acolyte 10:30 a.m. Cory Hoshor Director of Music/Liturgist Kevin N. Wines Tenor Soloist 10:30 a.m. Benjamin Bunsold Altar Guild 8:00 a.m. Susan & Rich Crompton 10:30 a.m. Lynn Giljahn Ushers 8:00 a.m. Jim & Ida Ginter 10:30 a.m. Brad Sturm & Chuck Gebhardt Coffee Hour Hosts 10:30 a.m. Mark & Jori McDevitt

SUNDAY’S READINGS (November 15)

24 PENTECOST (PROPER 28) 1 Samuel 1:4-20 ◊ Canticle: The Song of Hanna (1 Samuel 2:1-10)

Hebrews 10:11-25 ◊ Mark 13:1-8

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Questions or comments? E-mail us at k-wines@trinitycolumbus.org or call (614) 221-5351.

This Sunday we pray for all who are sick or suffering at this time, Darnell Stowers, Jennifer Hargett, Ginnie Davis, Courtney Ann Serrato, Molly Morris, Bob Milberry, Micaela Phillips, Dito Melvin, David Worley, Joanne Giroux, Frances Sanders, Rhonda Ray, Tim Coleman, Jana Nancarrow, Mary Brooks, Christopher Carlson, Rex Nash, John Carey, Betty Edmonston, Bob & Jodie Park, Barbara Cox, Frances Bennekemper, and others whom we name silently or aloud.

We pray for Jordan Sellman, Ted Abad, Cynthia Epler, Commander Scott Whaley, Specialist Michael A. Martin, Staff Sgt. Robert A Griffith Jr., Brian Smith and all who serve our country overseas and at home. We remember all who work for peace around the world, especially in Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, Israel and Gaza, Darfur-Sudan and Honduras.

Birthdays: Rob Reed, Connie Wilt, Katharine Burnett, Andrew Sapp, Cynthia Callaghan, Gayle Nash, Laurie Coffin, Nathaniel Sheppard

Memorials: The Altar Flowers are given today to the Glory of God and in Memory of Helen Harrod Kissane, Ray W. Kissane, and Richard Litter Kissane

PLEASE REMEMBER THOSE IN NEED: With the arrival of fall and cooler weather please don’t forget our neighbors who live on the street. New dry socks are essential this time of year. We have many weekday requests for men’s hats, gloves, socks and finger-friendly canned foods (pop-tops are best). All donations are greatly appreciated.

You and your friends are invited to:

The First Annual All Saints Episcopal Church Auction Evening Event Friday, Nov. 13, 2009

6:30 – 9:30 pm 5101 Johnstown Road, New Albany OH 43054, 614-855-8267

Beverages served Hors d’oeuvres

Donation at the door Silent & Live Auction: Sample Auction Items: 2 OSU Football tickets for the Iowa Game, 2 Blue Jacket Tickets, New Albany Country Club Golf Foursome, one-week vacation at FL condo, one-week vacation at MI vacation home, Monthly Bottle of Wine-Basket, Local restaurant Gift Certificates, Jewelry, tickets for the Columbus Jazz Orchestra and for the New Albany Symphony Orchestra; plus, so many more items!!!!