Trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE Inclusive
CREATIVE DOWNTOWN
Second Sunday in Lent Holy Eucharist
Trinity@316
March 13, 2022, 10:00AM
Welcome to Trinity Episcopal Church Good morning and “welcome home” to Trinity! Whether you are new to our community or have found yourself coming back again and again, we want you to know you are both welcome and wanted here among us. For some, church is as comfortable and familiar as a good pair of jeans, or like coming back to your childhood home (if it is one filled with good memories). For others, church might be like visiting a foreign country where you experience unfamiliar language or customs. And then, sadly, for some, church has become equated with feelings of hurt, shame or rejection. We get all of that and believe church can be different. We are a diverse community of seekers, believers, and doubters held together by the hope that together we are better, kinder, and more courageous when we stand side by side and face into the challenges of our lives and in the world together. We challenge the practices of our tradition that have at times kept others out and instead embrace Jesus’ mandate to welcome all, no exceptions, as a core value. And, we get that if people are brave enough to either walk through the doors of a big gothic-looking church in downtown Toledo, or tune in to Trinity@Home on line, we better be serious about being explicitly progressive, inclusive and creative in all we say and do. We love our Episcopal tradition, AND we love people from all walks of life even more! It is our hope and prayer that together we will navigate our way through each gathering, worship service, opportunity to serve, class, meal and social time together with humility, grace and laughter all infused with radical hospitality. So thank you for being here today; for trusting the yearning that brought you through those ancient doors. May we all find our way into the heart of God’s love as we make room for each other in this community and this world- we believe we are better and love more when diversity is celebrated and the bounds of God’s love are stretched wide. This bulletin is a guide to accompany you through the “liturgy”- meaning the “work of the people”- which is how our tradition approaches worship. It does indeed take a village bringing all of its gifts together to create our expression of gratitude and devotion week after week. Here is a quick little guide to help you follow along as we worship together: • • •
Italicized Print = singing Bold Print = everyone is invited to join in reciting a prayer/reading Bold & Italicized Print = everyone is invited to join in singing.
Welcome Home! May you never forget you are loved, Lisa The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray, Rector www.trinitytoledo.org 2
The Liturgy of the Word Prelude
Anything Worth Holding On To
Scott Alan
(Melissa Toth & Grace Mauk)
Welcome
A Penitential Order: Rite II Opening Statement Priest: People:
Blessed is the source of Love yearning for our healing and wholeness. God’s love endures forever.
Confession & Absolution
(from The Road We Make by Walking, Brian McLaren)
Priest:
Let us confess our sin against God and our neighbor.
People:
Gracious God, we have hurt other, and we have been hurt. We have presumed upon others, and we have been presumed upon. We have taken others for granted, and we have been taken for granted. We have dishonored others, and we have been dishonored. As we receive forgiveness today for our wrongs, may we also extend forgiveness to other who have wronged us. Have mercy upon us all. Amen.
Priest:
To all and to each where regret is real, The God of Love pronounces pardon and grants us all the right to begin again. Amen.
Kyrie
We Will Make No Peace with Oppression
Latifah Alattas, Liz Vice, & Paul Zach
We will make no peace, no peace, no peace with oppression. We will make no peace, no peace. We will make no peace, no peace, no peace with oppression. Those who live by the sword will die by the sword. We will stand against violence of every form. We will march in the streets, “No justice, no peace!,” Arm in arm with our neighbor til we all stand free. Almighty God, help us not to be afraid. Almighty, give us Your strength. 3
We will make no peace, no peace, no peace with oppression. We will make no peace, no peace. We will make no peace, no peace, no peace with oppression. We won’t turn away from pain of our brothers, cries of our sisters, grieving of our mothers. We won’t turn away from destructive politicians, Overflowing prisons, corruption in our systems. Almighty God, help us not to be afraid. Almighty, give us Your strength. Almighty God, help us not to be afraid. Almighty, give us Your strength. Almighty God, help us not to be afraid. Almighty, give us Your strength. Amen.
Collect of the Day Leader: People: Leader:
Prayers for an Inclusive Church
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray.
Brooding Spirit, beneath your wings there is creation and life: accompany us on the difficult path with the disappeared and the broken, the fearful and the vengeful, until we find the way to the city of our peace where we are accepted as we are; through the cross of Jesus Christ, our only Lord. Amen.
Psalm
Psalm 27
From Psalms for Praying
A single voice will chant the first half of each verse, and the congregation is invited to join in chanting the second half in bold.
Love is my light and my salvation, whom shall / I fear? Love is the strength of my life, Of whom shall I / be afraid? When fears assail me, rising us to accuse me, Each one in turn shall be seen in / Love’s light. Though a multitude of demons rise up within me, my heart / shall not fear. Though doubts and guilt do battle, yet shall I remain / confident. 4
One thing have I asked of Love, that I shall ev / er seek: That I might dwell in the Heart of Love all the days of my life, To behold the Beauty of my Beloved, and to / know Love’s Plan. For I shall hide in Love’s heart, in the day of trouble, As in a tent in the desert, Away from the noise of / my fears. And I shall rise above my struggles, my pain, Shouting blessings of gratitude in Love’s Heart And singing melodies of praise to / my Beloved. Hear, O my Beloved, when I cry aloud, be gracious and answer me! You have said, “Seek / my face.” My heart responds, “Your face, my Beloved, do I seek; hide not your / face from me.”
Do not turn from me, You who have been my refuge. Enfold me in your strong arms, O / Blessed One. Though my father and mother may not understand me, You, my Beloved, know / me and love me. Teach me to be love, as You are Love; Lead me through / each fear; Hold my hand as I walk through valleys of doubt each day, That I may / know your peace.
I believe that I shall know the Realm of Heaven, of Love, here / on Earth! Wait for the Beloved, be strong with courage of the heart; Yes! Wait for the Beloved / of your heart!
The Lesson Reader:
Philippians 3:17-4:1 A reading from Philippians.
Brothers and sisters, join in imitating me, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us. For many live as enemies of the cross of Christ; I have often told you of them, and now I tell you even with tears. Their end is destruction; their god is the belly; and their glory is in their shame; their minds are set on earthly things. But our citizenship is in heaven, and it is from there that we are expecting a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. He will transform the body of our humiliation that it may be conformed to the body of his glory, by the power that also enables him to make all things subject to himself. Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.
Reader: People:
Gradual
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Waiting on the World to Change We keep on waiting (waiting), Waiting on the world to change We keep on waiting (waiting), Waiting on the world to change It's hard to be persistent, We're standing at a distance So we keep on waiting (waiting), Waiting on the world to change 5
John Mayer
THE GOSPEL Deacon: People:
Luke 13:31-35 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Luke. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Some Pharisees came and said to Jesus, "Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you." He said to them, "Go and tell that fox for me, 'Listen, I am casting out demons and performing cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I finish my work. Yet today, tomorrow, and the next day I must be on my way, because it is impossible for a prophet to be killed outside of Jerusalem.' Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! See, your house is left to you. And I tell you, you will not see me until the time comes when you say, 'Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.'"
Deacon: People:
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Sermon
The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray
Affirmation of Faith
from the New Zealand Prayer Book
You, O God, are supreme and holy. You create our world and give us life. Your purpose overarches everything we do. You have always been with us. You are God. You, O God, are infinitely generous, good beyond all measure. You came to us before we came to you. You have revealed and proved your love for us in Jesus Christ, who lived and died and rose again. You are with us now. You are God. You, O God, are Holy Spirit You empower us to be your gospel in the world. You reconcile and heal; you overcome death. You are our God. We worship you. Amen.
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Prayers of the People
Led by Trinity Choir
During this season we will sing and speak our petitions of prayer. REFRAIN
Intercessor: God of justice hear the cry of those who yearn for justice around the world; the persecuted and oppressed, the exploited and the ill-treated. God of love hear the cry of those who yearn for love; fractured families, broken homes neglected, unwanted, alone. REFRAIN God of peace hear the cry of those who yearn for peace; in battle zones and broken states, those who are frightened, fearful and anxious. (Pause) God of healing hear the cry of those who yearn for healing; physical and spiritual hurting, weakened and depressed. (Pause) REFRAIN God of mercy hear the cry of those who yearn for mercy; convicted, in need of your Grace, contrite, humble, bowed down. (Pause) May we know the peace of God the love of God the justice of God the healing and mercy of God this day and all days. Amen. REFRAIN (repeat)
THE PEACE Deacon: People:
The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.
Announcements Offertory Invitation To give online, visit www.trinitytoledo.org/online-giving/, choose GIVE NOW and Sunday, March 13. You can also text the word “Give” to 419-OMG-LOVE (419-664-5683) to make your weekly offering. This season we will not “pass the plate” at the time of the offertory; offerings can be deposited in our Giving Box stationed at the back of the sanctuary.
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Offertory
Take Me to the Alley
Gregory Porter
(Kim Buehler, Bradley Baker & Grace Mauk)
The Liturgy of the Table The Great Thanksgiving Celebrant: All: Celebrant: All: Celebrant: All:
A Wee Worship Book, Iona Community
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise.
We praise you, O God, whom eternity cannot contain, for coming to earth and entering time in Jesus. We praise you for his life which informs our living, for his compassion which changes our hearts, for his clear speaking which contradicts our harmless generalities, for his disturbing presence, his innocent suffering, his fearless dying, his rising to life breathing forgiveness and restoring us forever to you. For these gifts we praise and worship you. All that is spectacular, all that is plain have their origin in you. All that is lovely, all who are loving, point to you as their fulfillment. Therefore we gladly join our voices to the song of the Church on earth and in heaven:
Jesus was always the guest. In the homes of Peter and Jairus, Martha and Mary, Joanna and Susanna, he was always the guest. At the meal tables of the wealthy where he pled the case of the poor, he was always the guest. Upsetting polite company, befriending isolated people, welcoming the stranger, he was always the guest. 8
But here, at this table, he is the host. Those who wish to serve him must first be served by him. Those who want to follow him must first be fed by him. For this is the table where God intends us to be nourished. This is the time when Christ can make us new. So come, you who hunger and thirst for a deeper faith, for a better life, for a fairer world. Jesus Christ, who has sat at our tables, now invites us to be his guests. On their last night together, and as they were sitting at a meal, Jesus gave thanks, took a piece of bread and broke it. He gave it to the disciples saying, “This is my body. It is broken for you. Do this to remember me.” Later, after they had eaten, he took a cup of wine, gave thanks and said, “This cup is the new relationship with God made possible because of my death. Drink this all of you, to remember me.” So now we do as Jesus did. We offer this bread and this wine to each other, and proclaim the mystery of faith: Celebrant and People Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. We ask that these signs of your love be filled with the fullness of Jesus. Let that same love rest on us, converting us from the patterns of this passing world, until we conform to the shape of him whose food we now share. Amen. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray,
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The Fraction: Breaking of the Bread Celebrant: People: Celebrant:
Enriching Our Worship
We break this bread to share in the Body of Christ. We who are many are one body, for we all share in the one bread. The Gifts of God for the people of God; holy food for holy people.
Invitation to Communion Please be seated until you are invited to come forward to receive communion. Please let us know if you would like the bread brought to you.
Communion Hymns
The Post Communion Prayer
Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior
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As We Gather at Your Table
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(Please stand as you are able.)
Celebrant: Let us pray. Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, God, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and forever. Amen.
Blessing May our mouths speak of God’s goodness. May our arms hold those in need. May our feet walk towards justice. May our hearts trust their worth. May our souls dance in God’s grace. And may this be our rhythm—again and again and again, as we journey through Lent. May the rain fall off your shoulders when you’re caught in a storm. When the frost comes a callin’ may it find you safe and warm. May your place be set, and may your promises be kept. And may you never forget that you are loved.
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Sending Hymn
My Jesus, I Love Thee
Dismissal Deacon: People:
Go in peace to serve our loving, liberating, life-giving God. Thanks be to God.
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LEVAS# 89
Trinity’s Daily Bread- As a community of faith, we are called to love and be loved; to serve and be served, to give and to receive. In short, we don’t want anyone to “fall behind or drop out.” In this season of connecting in new ways, we are introducing Trinity’s Daily Bread. Please let us know if you need prayer, assistance or connection by filling out our Daily Bread form on our website, www.trinitytoledo.org!
Trinity Episcopal Church Vestry Leadership Donna Steppe, Sr. Warden, Jeffrey Albright, Jr. Warden Leah Reed, Clerk, Gary Franklin, Treasurer Dennis Degnan, Becky Koskinen, Fritz Hany, Karen Keune & Jamie Paul
Parish Staff The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray, Rector Heather Meyer, Director of Operations and Community Development Chelsie Cree, Director of Music & the Arts Grace Mauk, Trinity@316 Accompanist, Brian Buckner, Trinity@Home Accompanist Lynzi Miller, Communications Coordinator ADDITIONAL RESOURCES & COPYRIGHT INFO: Collect of the Day: Prayers for an Inclusive Church. Steven Shakespeare. Readings and Gospel from: Revised Common Lectionary: lectionarypage.net, 2021. Affirmation of Faith: from the New Zealand Prayer Book. Psalm: From Psalms for Praying by Nan Merrill. Prayers of the People: Refrain from Psalm 103, alt. Taize – GIA Publications. Confession & Absolution: from The Road We Make by Walking, Brian McLaren The Great Thanksgiving: A Wee Worship Book, Iona Community Lord’s Prayer: Traditional, spoken. Fraction: Enriching Our Worship All printed music from The Hymnal 1982, Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing, My Heart Sings Out, Wonder, Love, and Praise was used by permission through purchase of riteseries.org. All other printed music permission through purchase of CCLI Copyright license #20577215 Size B Streaming License #20577284 Size B Secular music permission through purchase of CCS WORSHIPcast Copyright license #13190 All printed music from Gather permission through purchase of onelicense.net License # A-700000
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH PROGRESSIVE INCLUSIVE CREATIVE
DOWNTOWN
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Communion Hymn
Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior
LEVAS #139
Communion Hymn
As We Gather at Your Table
Carl P. Daw, Jr.
Trinity Episcopal Church Progressive Inclusive Creative Downtown 316 Adams Street, Toledo, OH www.trinitytoledo.org
Trinity Pages Announcements TODAY, 3/13, 6:30pm, Trinity Book Club - We will meet this evening at 6:30pm on Zoom to discuss The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles! Sign up on the website for the Zoom link! Thursday, 3/17, 9:00am, Toledo Streets Vendor Lunch - Trinity will provide the meal for Toledo Street’s vendor lunch on Thursday, March 17th and we need YOUR help! Trinity will purchase the food but we need 4-6 volunteers to help assemble the lunches and deliver them to the Toledo Streets Office. Tuesday, 4/5, 7:00pm, Welcome to Trinity - Join us on first Tuesdays (March - June) from 7:00-8:00pm for a relaxed time of introductions, sharing stories and answering questions of what it means to be a part of the “Episcopal branch of the Jesus movement.” All are welcome and wanted!
Episcopal Relief & Development As we pray for an end to violence and for those fleeing Ukraine, please also pray for Episcopal Relief & Development and other ecumenical agencies working to respond to the current crisis. Specific needs will change as the crisis evolves. As of right now, there is a need for food, water and shelter. Please consider partnering with Episcopal Relief & Development in this response. Visit episcopalrelief.org/ukraine-crisis for more information.
Trinity Prayer List Please remember those who have asked for our prayers:
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Tishie Bozeman Caroline Kroeger The Johnson family Dennis Kanfield
Sheilah Wilson Tim Barr The Bowen family Bradley Baker
Ethel Perdeau The Webb family Carol Romstadt
To add your name or the name of someone you love on the Prayer List, please email lynzi@trinitytoledo.org.
March Birthdays ere
Birthdays
3/1 Ruth Miller 3/15 Emily Esch
3/6 Sam Melden 3/8 Jeff Habib 3/20 Jolene Miller 3/25 Jamie Paul
3/10 Pat Squire
To add your birthday or anniversary to our list, please email lynzi@trinitytoledo.org.
Lent 2022 …at a glance
Ash Wednesday, March 2nd
Sundays in Lent, March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, April 3rd
Saturdays, March 12th, 19th, 26th, April 2nd
First 3 Sundays in Lent, March 6th, 13th, 20th
Wednesdays, March 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
LENT MUSIC - SERIES -
SHE'S KING - GRACE MAUK
3/9 7:30
Our very own Grace Mauk in an intimate concert. Performing selections from her solo music, including singles "She's the King of the World" and "The Flower's Bloom for You." @sheskingmusic
HUMAN EXPERIENCES - WHO WE ARE
3/16 7:30
Composer Connor Gibbs and colleagues present an evening of new music. Truly a progressive and inclusive concert, composers of half the works presented are by women, LGBTQ+, and POC. www.connorgibbs.com
THE SCOT SYMPHONIC BAND
3/23 7:30
The College of Wooster presents a concert full of the finest in wind band literature from all historical periods. Featuring their Pipe Band and clad in kilts, this is the way to bring music back to the sanctuary. @scotband
BRADLEY BAKER IN CONCERT
3/30 7:30
Our very own Bradley Baker and Brian Buckner in an upclose and personal evening of song. With the voice of velvet, Bradley will share his life through music. Including spirituals, art songs, and original works.
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