Trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE ICLUSIVE
CREATIVE DOWNTOWN
Trinity Sunday
Morning Devotion
May 30, 2021
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
The Liturgy of the Word Prelude
Isfahan (Logan Maccariella, piano)
Welcome Opening Song
Billy Strayhorn & Duke Ellington The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray
Creator God of Many Names (Trinity Singers)
Jann Aldredge-Clanton & Larry Schultz
Creator God of Many Names; Creator God of many names, Give us your widest view We seek your Spirit none can tame, your visions bright and new. O Father-Mother, Friend to all, Sophia Ruah Guide, In many names you come and call, In many names abide. Creator God of many names, give us your loving care; we seek your fullest gifts to claim, New dreams with you to dare O Father-Mother, Friend to all, Sophia Ruah Guide, In many names you come and call, In many names abide. Creator God of many names, Give us your deepest grace; We seek you more than wealth or fame, your justice for each race. O Father-Mother, Friend to all, Sophia Ruah Guide, In many names you come and call, In many names abide.
Opening Statement & Collect of the Day Priest: People: Priest:
The Work of The People (TWOTP)
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray.
Blessed are those who live themselves fully, with no doubt or hesitation, who know their sacred purpose like a hunger, oak tree in her majesty, owl in her night knowing, stream in her quiet singing marigolds with faces of joy.
be truly, wholly, fully yourself, breaking open the sacred seed planted within. Cherish the badger who ambles across Earth, the raven painting the sky, the horse galloping over meadow, see how they spark your own longing to run or fly into the arms of yourself, to know your name, the one that has always been etched in your heart from the very first moment.
May the fireflies light your way in the darkness, may the morning glory spark gratitude for a new day, may the witness of feather and hoof, leaf and light, reveal to you what it means to
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FIRST READING Reader:
Isaiah 6:1-8 A reading from Isaiah.
Read by Jessi Rodriguez
In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lofty; and the hem of his robe filled the temple. Seraphs were in attendance above him; each had six wings: with two they covered their faces, and with two they covered their feet, and with two they flew. And one called to another and said: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory.” The pivots on the thresholds shook at the voices of those who called, and the house filled with smoke. And I said: “Woe is me! I am lost, for I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips; yet my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts!” Then one of the seraphs flew to me, holding a live coal that had been taken from the altar with a pair of tongs. The seraph touched my mouth with it and said: “Now that this has touched your lips, your guilt has departed and your sin is blotted out.” Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I; send me!”
Reader: People:
THE PSALM
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm 29
Psalms for Praying
Please join in singing the Refrain each time it is repeated; the verses text will be offered by the cantors.
REFRAIN
Verses: Give praise to the Beloved, O heavenly hosts, Sing of Love's glory and strength. Exalt the glory of Love's Name; Adore the Beloved in holy splendor. The voice of the Beloved is upon the waters; Love's voice echoes over the oceans and seas. The voice of Love is powerful, majestic is the heart of Love. REFRAIN Verses: The mercy of the Beloved breaks the bonds of oppression, shatters the chains of injustice. Love invites all to the dance of freedom, to sing the Beloved's song of truth. The voice of Love strikes with fire upon hearts of stone. The voice of Love uproots the thorns of fear, Love uproots fear in every open heart. The voice of Love is heard in every storm, and strips the ego bare; And in the heart's chapel, all cry, “Peace and Glory forever!” 4
REFRAIN Verses: The Beloved lives in our hearts; Love dwells with us forever, You who awaken to the Light of universal Oneness will know the blessed joy of serving in the great Work of Love. REFRAIN
SECOND READING Reader:
Romans 8:12-17 A reading from Romans.
Read by Eva Slawson
So then, brothers and sisters, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh-- for if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, "Abba! Father!" it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ-- if, in fact, we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him.
Reader: People:
Gradual
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Lord, Let My Heart Be Good Soil Handt Hanson (David Breen, Courtney Rahe, Kim Buehler, & Brian Buckner, piano)
Lord, let my heart be good soil, open to the seed of your Word. Lord, let my heart be good soil, where love can grow and peace is understood. When my heart is hard, break the stone away. When my heart is cold, warm it with the day. When my heart is lost, lead me on your way. Lord, let my heart, Lord, let my heart, Lord, let my heart be good soil. (repeat)
THE GOSPEL Priest: People:
John 3:1-17 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to John. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
There was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. He came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do apart from the presence of God.” Jesus answered him, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.” Nicodemus said to him, “How can anyone be born after having grown old? Can one enter a second time into the mother’s womb and be born?” Jesus answered, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not be astonished that I said to you, ‘You must be born from above.’ The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” 5
Nicodemus said to him, “How can these things be?” Jesus answered him, “Are you a teacher of Israel, and yet you do not understand these things? “Very truly, I tell you, we speak of what we know and testify to what we have seen; yet you do not receive our testimony. If I have told you about earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you about heavenly things? No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. “Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Priest: People:
The Gospel of Christ. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Sermon
Becky Roth Guest Preacher, Trinity Member
Affirmation of FAITH We are not alone, we live in God's world. We believe in God: who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit. We trust in God.
From The United Church of Canada Led by Ruth Foote
We are called to be the Church: to celebrate God's presence, to live with respect in Creation, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to God. Amen.
The Prayers of the People Intercessor:
People:
Offered by Imani Driskell For the spirit of joy in this community of faith, that our Eastertide Alleluia “Big Love” will resound throughout the year in all we say and do as followers of Jesus. Speak now, O God: For your disciples are listening.
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Intercessor: People: Intercessor: People: Intercessor: People: Intercessor:
People: Intercessor: People: Intercessor:
People: Intercessor:
People:
For the spirit of peace in the world, that all peoples, especially nations in conflict, may live in harmony. Speak now, O God: For your disciples are listening. For the spirit of justice for the needy, the victims of war, prejudice, and crime be set free. Speak now, O God: For your disciples are listening. For the spirit of unity in our congregation and in the world, that our weaknesses make us strong and our differences make us rich. Speak now, O God: For your disciples are listening. For all those who have been baptized and those received as new members of Trinity over this past year, may they know of your love in their lives more and more each day. And for all of us in this congregation, that we may always be a people and a place where the radical, life-giving love of God is found and proclaimed. Speak now, O God: For your disciples are listening. For all those graduating this season, that their futures may be bright with the promise of your kinship here on earth. Speak now, O God: For your disciples are listening. For the spirit of hope in the future, as we work for racial justice and equity among all people may we do so with humility, courage and persistence leaning on the strength of a God who helps us live out our baptismal promises seeking Christ in all persons. Speak now, O God: For your disciples are listening. Good and gracious God, send forth your Spirit into our hearts. Wipe away the fear between nations, faiths, churches, and families. Tear down the walls that divide us and make us one through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Confession of Sin & Absolution
Enriching Our Worship
Leader:
Let us confess our sins to God.
People:
Creator God, long-suffering, full of grace and truth, you create us from nothing and give us life abundant. You give us new life in the water of baptism. You never turn your face from us, nor cast us aside. We confess we have turned against you and against our neighbor, in thought, word and deed. We have wounded your love and marred your image in us. Restore us for the sake of your Son, and bring us to heavenly joy, in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 7
Priest:
May the God of love bring you back to all that is good in you. May you be forgiven of all wrongdoing and welcome God’s grace anew in your life this day. May God’s assurance strengthen your resolve to begin again in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
THE PEACE Leader: People:
Offered by Becky Randall & Travis Walker The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.
Announcements & Congratulations graduates Katie Crawford Trevor Gill-Snow Sam Melden Taylor Tucker-Gray
Graduated from Toledo School for the Arts Graduated from Toledo School for the Arts Completed Masters of Liberal Studies at University of Toledo Graduated from The University of Michigan
Offertory Go to our Giving page. www.trinitytoledo.org/online-giving/, choose GIVE and Sunday, May 30. You can also text the word “Give” to 419-OMG-LOVE (419-664-5683) to make your weekly offering.
Offertory
God So Loved the World
John Stainer
(Trinity Singers)
Lord’s Prayer
The New Zealand Prayer Book Led by Kelly Termin
The congregation is invited to join.
Eternal Spirit, Earth-maker, Pain bearer, Life-giver, Source of all that is and that shall be, Father and Mother of us all, Loving God, in whom is heaven: The hallowing of your name echo through the universe! The way of your justice be followed by the peoples of the world! With the bread we need for today, feed us. In the hurts we absorb from one another, forgive us. Your heavenly will be done by all created beings! Your commonwealth of peace and freedom sustain our hope and come on earth! In times of temptation and test, strengthen us. From trials too great to endure, spare us. From the grip of all that is evil, free us. For you reign in the glory of the power that is love, now and forever. Amen. 8
Blessing
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.
Sending Hymn
Here I Am Lord
Dan Schutte
(Trinity Singers)
I, the Lord of sea and sky I have heard my people cry All who dwell in dark and sin My hand will save
I will break their hearts of stone Give them hearts for love alone I will speak my word to them Whom shall I send?
I who made the stars of night I will make their darkness bright Who will bear my light to them Whom shall I send?
REFRAIN I, the Lord of wind and flame I will tend the poor and lame I will set a feast for them My hand will save Finest bread I will provide Till their hearts be satisfied I will give my life to them Whom shall I send? REFRAIN
REFRAIN: Here I am Lord, Is it I Lord? I have heard you calling in the night I will go Lord, if You lead me I will hold your people in my heart I, the Lord of snow and rain I have born my peoples pain I have wept for love of them, they turn away
Dismissal Leader: People:
Offered by Kyle & Hugh Grefe Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. 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, Roberta Durham, Jr. Warden Leah Reed, Clerk, Jeffrey Albright, Dennis Degnan, Becky Koskinen, Fritz Hany, Bob Meeker & Jamie Paul Gary Franklin, Treasurer
Parish Staff The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray, Rector Heather Meyer, Director of Operations and Community Development Chelsie Cree, Interim Choir Director Gabe Hagedorn, Interim Accompanist Lynzi Miller, Next To New Manager & Communications Coordinator Nick Zurawski, Sexton ADDITIONAL RESOURCES & COPYRIGHT INFO: Collect of the Day Used with subscription permission through The Work of the People, Liturgy Project www.theworkofthepeople.com. Readings and Gospel from: Revised Common Lectionary: lectionarypage.net, 2020 Psalm: Psalms for Praying: An Invitation for Wholeness, Nan Merrill, Continuum International Publishing, 2003. REFRAIN: Psalms for Every Season, Brazos Press, 2012. Affirmation of Faith: From The United Church of Canada. Lord’s Prayer: From The New Zealand Prayer Book. Bulletin Image: Image used from article: Is it Time to Stop Quoting John 3:16 for Outreach? By Ray Hollenbach -December 8, 2020. 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 You can find more information and ways to sign up for each of these formation & community engagement opportunities on our Trinity@Home website: www.trinitytoledo.org/trinity-at-home/. TODAY 5/30, 11:00am, Coffee Hour– You are invited to join us for a 30-minute virtual coffee and conversation following our 10:00 online worship service every Sunday. The Zoom MEETING ID is on our website and the PASSWORD will be shared by Lisa during service announcements each Sunday morning! Thursday, 6/3, 7:00pm, Megan’s Ordination – Trinity’s new curate, Megan Allen, will be ordained into the deaconate on Thursday, June 3rd at 7:00pm. The ordination will be live-streamed on the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio’s Facebook page. Sunday 6/12, 9:00am, Men’s Bible Study- Join us for our next Men’s Bible Study Zoom gathering on Saturday, May 8th at 9:00am. All men in the Trinity community and their guests are welcome to join. Register for this meeting on our website and we’ll send you the Zoom link! Sunday 6/13, 6:30pm, Trinity Book Club- Join us for our next Book Club gathering on June 13th, 6:308:00pm.We will be reading and discussing While Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams. All are welcome and wanted!
Please remember those who have asked for our prayers:
Pat Albright Judy Moon Regina Wes Paulin Sheilah Wilson Godwin Nosa Katie Justin Myers Lou Woellner
Bettye Jo Hansbarger Olivia Pat Squire Diane Suzanne Ronald B Mitchell Greg Bulach Nancy Owens & daughter Stan Johnson
John L., Gladys & Karen Johnson-Webb Carol Gray Andrea Parmer Tishie Bozeman Barb Scott Elisheva Rose-Boxer Chico Martinez Jo Stanovcak
To add your name or the name of someone you love on the Prayer List, please email lynzi@trinitytoledo.org.
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Birthdays 6/2 Leah Reed 6/7 Lyla Anderson 6/14 Kyle Grefe 6/29 Seth Crawford Anniversaries
5/31 Becky Roth 6/2 Becky Randall 6/11 Nick Zurawski 6/14 Melinda Fischer 6/29 Rachel Gagnon
5/31 Robert Elliot 6/7 Jeffrey Albright 6/7 Judy Stone-Gaynor 6/12 Marcia O’Connor 6/14 Shirley Fischer 6/28 Michael Lowery 6/28 Mary Toneff 6/30 Ayden Tennant 6/30 Lindsay Potts
6/14 Vickie and Kevin Kuhr 11 To add your birthday or anniversary to our list, please email lynzi@trinitytoledo.org.