Trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE
Inclusive
CREATIVE DOWNTOWN
Second Sunday in Lent
Trinity@Home
March 13, 2022, 9:00AM
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
Anyone Can Whistle
Stephen Sondheim
(Brian Buckner)
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 (Trinity Singers)
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
(Cont.)
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:
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray.
Gathering her Brood (by Phuc Luu)
The Work of the People
In a land where prophets are killed. Where God is crucified over and over again. Where people abandon each other for the sake of ideas. Making enemies of sisters and brothers. Fighting wars because of fear. Because of figments of our imagination. The war of terror within us. Tearing at the bonds that join us, God is still with us among us – Emanuel. Who is with the demonized and disenfranchised. The outcasts and other. To bring them together. As a mother hen. Desiring to gather her brood. To keep them safe from foxes. Who seek to kill, steal, and destroy. Holding them close. Into her chest If we chose to listen to her heart. And be comforted by the warmth of her wings. If we choose the care. That promises to never leave us. Never to abandon us to ourselves. God abiding in love and loyalty. God ever present.
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? 4
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. 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! 5
The Lesson Reader:
Philippians 3:17-4:1 A reading from Philippians.
Read by Jolene Miller
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:
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
People:
Gradual
Waiting on the World to Change
John Mayer
(Michael Barlos & Trinity Singers)
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
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
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Affirmation of Faith
from the New Zealand Prayer Book Led by Lindsey Melden
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.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Led by Jason Rahe
During this season we will sing and speak our petitions of prayer.
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. 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)
REFRAIN God of healing hear the cry of those who yearn for healing; physicaland spiritual hurting, weakened and depressed. (Pause) God of mercy hear the cry of those who yearn for mercy; convicted, inneed 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.
THE PEACE Deacon: People:
The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. 7
Announcements Offertory Invitation Go to our Giving page. www.trinitytoledo.org/online-giving/, choose GIVE NOW and Sunday, March 13. You can also text the word “Give” to 419-OMG-LOVE (419-6645683) to make your weekly offering.
Offertory
Take Me to the Alley
Gregory Porter
(Kim Buehler, Bradley Baker & Brian Buckner)
Lord’s Prayer
Traditional, spoken Led by Ray Levey
The congregation is invited to join. 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.
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 (Trinity Singers)
Dismissal Deacon: People:
Go in peace to serve our loving, liberating, life-giving God. Thanks be to God.
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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: Dayspring of Life. The Work of the People. Permission granted by purchase of subscription through The Work of the People: https://www.theworkofthepeople.com. 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 Lord’s Prayer: Traditional, spoken. 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
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Trinity Pages Announcements TODAY, 3/13, 6:30pm, Trinity Book Club - We are currently reading The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles! Join us for our next Book Club gathering on Sunday, March 13th, 6:30-8:00pm via Zoom. 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 4-5 volunteers to help assemble the lunches and deliver them to the Toledo Streets Office. There is still space on our vendor lunch team – sign up on our website!!! 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!
Trinity Prayer List Please remember those who have asked for our prayers: 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.
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March Birthdays & Anniversaries 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.
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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
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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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