JP Newell's Rebirthing God: Christianity's Struggle for New Beginnings
Come to the Forum at 9:45am on Sunday, March 8th to discuss Chapters 3&4
1620 Gough STREET (AT Bush) SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109 — TEL. (415) 775-1117
THIS WEEK AT TRINITY†ST. PETER'S
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Trinity†St. Peter’s is a vibrant, welcoming, and diverse Christ-centered spiritual community drawn together by the power of the Holy Spirit and by our passion to serve. You are invited to join us as we seek an ever deeper connection to God, to creation, and to one another.
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Coffee Hour Ministry
Our move to the new space for coffee hour is an opportunity for newcomers to the ministry of hospitality at church to come forward. Do you like to bake? Or maybe you just have a Costco card and can bring in a wheel of Brie and some crackers? Please bring all food “ready to serve” as preparation and clean up facilities are limited. Please make yourself known to Eula Loftin who is graciously coordinating our coffee hour ministry.
Requests for New Nametags
To request a nametag, please use the sign up sheet hanging on the nametag rack or go to: https://trinity-stpeters.squarespace.com/connect/ There is room on the name tag for up to two extra lines of information, such as "Deacon", "Molly's Husband", or "Loves to Paint". Your safety and comfort are important to us. If you have concerns about our community life please contact Pastor Trish.
Trinity†St. Peter's Prayer List:
For Jane Luers; The Rev. Canon Stefani Schatz; Philip Etches; Helen Teekel; Michael Patterson; Dawson Webb and family; Brenda; The Rev. Katherine L. Ward; Lynn Shebonsky; The Rev. David Stickley; Marina Nichols and family; Darryl Wong-Sing; Jan Gustavson; Lewis Campbell; Andrew K.; Pavel Nosovitskiy; and for the repose of the soul of Charles Diers and comfort for Phil Diers.
We also pray for the parish of the Falkland Islands and its Bishop, The Right Reverend Nigel William Stock, for Marc our Bishop, for Patricia, Priest, and for all who minister in Christ, and for all the holy people of God.
T†SP “Open Cathedral” Hospitality
On the first Sunday of each odd numbered month, Trinity†St.Peter’s provides lunch for those who attend the Open Cathedral worship service at UN Plaza. We take the food and drinks down to UN Plaza before their 2:00 p.m. service, worship with the people there, and help serve the meal. Please join us for the food preparation, the worship service, or both!
Calendar
Jul 9 - 9:00am Celtic Contemplation Service
Proper 9 11:00am Choral Eucharist
Jul 16 - 9:00am Celtic Contemplation Service
Proper 10 11:00am Choral Eucharist
Jul 23 - 9:00am Celtic Contemplation Service
Proper 11 11:00am Choral Eucharist
Those in our Service this Morning:
Presider: The Rev. Patricia Cunningham
Organist/Choir Director: Robert Gurney
MC: Steven De Gracia
Lesson: Steven Roger
Epistle: George Teekell
Prayers: Sandy Kameron
Healing: Jimmy McConnell
Greeter: Church Wood
Usher: Terry Speiker, Bill Brumfield
Welcoming: a privilege and a dilemma
We at Trinity†St. Peterʼs are blessed with a long history of welcoming all into our community life. This includes those who are marginalized and, among them, those who struggle with severe mental illness. Sometimes being an inclusive, welcoming community can be complicated!
Compassion takes many forms, some of which are less obvious than what we all envision when we think of that word. Compassion also calls us to teach appropriate behavior and to set appropriate, consistent boundaries with persons whose behavior affects, either physically or emotionally, the safety of the community. The compassionate goal of setting those boundaries is to create the opportunity for a person to remain within the community while learning more appropriate behavior. There might be cases, however, in which the only appropriate response may be to ask that person to leave for the day.
You can help to create a safe environment for all by letting Pastor Trish or any vestry member know if you have been approached by a person whose behavior has felt inappropriate or has caused you to feel unsafe when we are together at church. You may be assured that, whenever possible, every effort will be made to create the opportunity for that person to remain among us through compassionate intervention.
Freedom House Shelter and Advocate Volunteer Training
Freedom House is a Bay Area nonprofit 501 (c)(3) with a mission to bring hope, restoration, and a new life to survivors of human trafficking by providing a safe home and long-term aftercare. Freedom House depends on the support of many compassionate volunteers. Get involved with the cause by applying for the next Freedom House volunteer training!
For Advocate Volunteers
Help raise awareness about the anti-trafficking movement and get the word out about Freedom House at different events. Attend the training: Sat, September 9th 2017
For Shelter Volunteers
Make a direct impact on the lives of Freedom House residents by spending quality time with them. Attend the trainings: You must attend ALL days of training
Sat Sept 9th 8:30am-5pm
Tues Sept 12th 5:50 pm-9pm
Sat Sept 16th 8:45am-5pm
Tue Sept 19th 5:50pm-9pm
Sat Sept 23rd 8:45am-5pm
Tue Sept 26th 5:50pm-9pm
Sat Sept 30th 8:45am-5pm
All trainings will be held at a facility in/near San Mateo County. Application process required, apply soon! For more information, please visit www.FreedomHouseSF.org
If you would like to apply for the training, please contact Tina at tina@freedomhousesf.org.
Coalition of Concerned Legal Professionals Event
The Coalition of Concerned Legal Professionals (CCLP) will be doing a forum event at 10:00 and during the 11:00 service on 7/16/17 regarding their work to aid tenants in public housing
Pictures from the joint service with St. Luke's on February 26, 2017:
