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This Week at Trinity 12/27/16
December 27, 2016
Wednesday at Trinity Cathedral:
Schedule:
Eucharist with Healing at 5:05 p.m.
No classes, choirs, or regular dinner. Instead...
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral's Madrigal Feaste
On Wednesday, December 28 at 6:00 p.m. in Morrison Hall, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral will present a traditional celebration of the Yule Tide Season. This fundraiser for the Music Department will entertain and delight with acting, music, and a delicious dinner. Fully costumed and presented in the Medieval Castle of Morrison Hall, you will be wined and dined as guests of the King and Queen.
The traditional dinner will feature roasted pig (pork loin), root vegetables, wassail, and tipsy pudding. Limited seating available.
The Madrigal Feaste will also include a mini-auction. Items include:
- A private concert. You and 20 of your invited guests will be entertained by Arkansas Symphony Concertmaster Kiril Laskarov in an intimate concert entitled "Russian Winter Nights". The Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto which will be performed this winter by Mr. Laskarov with symphony orchestras throughout the country will be available for a preview performance for your invited audience, using a beautiful piano accompaniment in place of the orchestra. Mr. Laskarov will begin with a pre-concert lecture, taking the audience through intimate information about this exquisite concerto. The concert will include a vodka/caviar reception. The “Russian Winter Night” concert is available for January 21, 2017 for the private audience of the winning bidder, hosted at the home of Jane Wilson. $5000 value. Opening bid $500.
- Four Waterford Crystal wine glasses. $700 value. Opening bid $150.
- One and one half hours of silver polishing by the premier Silver Polisher Rees Roberts. Opening bid $50.
- A Spring Garden Brunch for 12. $1500 value. Opening bid $500.
- $1000 in catering from Scott Johnson Catering. Opening bid $300.
- An "International Tea Time" basket, including Twinings tea, a certificate for Greek baklava, and a handmade Italian leather journal. $300 value. Opening bid $50.
- One week at Hacienda del Mar Los Cabos. You choose the week in 2017 (excludes last 2 weeks of the year) based on availability. Contact Annie Burton at Trinity for help in booking. Airfare and transportation not included. Housed within sophisticated villas, amidst the splendor of our gorgeously manicured gardens, the 272 suites and rooms here at the oceanfront Hacienda del Mar Los Cabos set the stage for truly exceptional vacations. Choose between impeccably appointed studio, one-, two-, or three-bedroom suites, each boasting clean, bold colors and hacienda-style accents like tiled floors. Enjoy a long soak in your private Jacuzzi, prepare a meal in your kitchenette or kitchen, or simply enjoy the stunning views from your terrace or balcony – all of our villas look out onto the resort garden, the adjoining golf course, or the Mar de Cortez. $3,000 value. Opening bid $500.
Parish Offices will be closed Friday, December 30 and Monday, January 2.
This Week at Trinity 12/20/16
December 20, 2016
Wednesday at Trinity Cathedral:
Schedule:
Cherub Choir at 4:30 p.m.
Eucharist with Healing at 5:05 p.m.
Dinner 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Tower Bell Ringers at 6:00 p.m.
Seraphim Choir at 6:15 p.m.
Classes for all ages at 6:15 p.m.
Class Descriptions:
- Embracing the Prophets (Conference Room): Who were the Prophets? Were they ancient meddlers who enjoyed prognosticating about future events? Were they social activists crying out for reform? Or, were they messengers from God, standing in judgment over the political and religious leaders of the times? To find the answers, join a study by Dr. Walter Brueggemann, facilitated by George Harper.
- Advent in the Home (Baker Parlor): Christmas has increasingly become a holiday cut off from its purpose of celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. It is, therefore, important for us to recapture the season of Advent as a time for preparing for Christmas. Advent comes from the Latin word adventus, meaning “coming.” Advent begins the church year, starting four Sundays before Christmas. The season of Advent has been set aside as a time of preparation for Christmas since at least the last half of the 6th century. Advent is a time for self-examination and asking for forgiveness as the church is preparing for Christ’s Second Coming even as it prepares for Christmas. Join Susan Allen as she presents some different and meaningful ways to bring Advent into your home this year.
- Crafty for Christmas (Staff Lounge): Love this time of year but feel like you never have time to do all those fun and creative Christmas ideas you found on Pinterest? Just show up and we will create some holiday crafts to make all your friends think you are the next Martha Stewart. Led by Annie Burton. For ages 12 - 122.
Click here to sign up for classes.
For more information on class offerings and their locations, please visit the Formation section on our website.
Thursday at Christ Episcopal Church:
Annual St. Francis House Christmas Basket Delivery
On December 22, EYC will once again help in the delivery of the Christmas baskets to residents in low-income housing downtown. EYC parents and friends are welcome to help, but please, no one under age 12. Plan to meet in the gym at Christ Episcopal Church at 9:15 a.m. for coffee, donuts and games while we await our building’s turn. Everyone will be finished by noon. For questions or to sign up, please email Annie Burton at annie@trinitylittlerock.org.
Parish offices will be closed Friday, December 23 and Monday, December 26.
This Week at Trinity 12/13/16
December 13, 2016
Wednesday at Trinity Cathedral:
Schedule:
Cherub Choir at 4:30 p.m.
Eucharist with Healing at 5:05 p.m.
Dinner 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Tower Bell Ringers at 6:00 p.m.
Seraphim Choir at 6:15 p.m.
Classes for all ages at 6:15 p.m.
Class Descriptions:
- Embracing the Prophets (Conference Room): Who were the Prophets? Were they ancient meddlers who enjoyed prognosticating about future events? Were they social activists crying out for reform? Or, were they messengers from God, standing in judgment over the political and religious leaders of the times? To find the answers, join a study by Dr. Walter Brueggemann, facilitated by George Harper.
- Advent in the Home (Baker Parlor): Christmas has increasingly become a holiday cut off from its purpose of celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. It is, therefore, important for us to recapture the season of Advent as a time for preparing for Christmas. Advent comes from the Latin word adventus, meaning “coming.” Advent begins the church year, starting four Sundays before Christmas. The season of Advent has been set aside as a time of preparation for Christmas since at least the last half of the 6th century. Advent is a time for self-examination and asking for forgiveness as the church is preparing for Christ’s Second Coming even as it prepares for Christmas. Join Susan Allen as she presents some different and meaningful ways to bring Advent into your home this year.
- Crafty for Christmas (Staff Lounge): Love this time of year but feel like you never have time to do all those fun and creative Christmas ideas you found on Pinterest? Just show up and we will create some holiday crafts to make all your friends think you are the next Martha Stewart. Led by Annie Burton. For ages 12 - 122.
Click here to sign up for classes.
For more information on class offerings and their locations, please visit the Formation section on our website.
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry Visits Little Rock
December 08, 2016
Bishop Michael Curry
Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church
The Most Reverend Michael Bruce Curry was installed as the 27th Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church on November 1, 2015 and was elected and confirmed at the 78th General Convention of The Episcopal Church in Salt Lake City, UT, on June 27, 2015. He is the Chief Pastor and serves as president and CEO of the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society and chair of the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church. Presiding Bishop Curry has a national preaching and teaching ministry, having been featured on The Protestant Hour and as a frequent speaker at conferences around the country. He has authored numerous publications including columns for the Huffington Post and the Baltimore Times. His most recent book, Songs My Grandma Sang, was published in June 2015; Crazy Christians: A Call to Follow Jesus was his first book, in August 2013.
When: Monday, December 12, 2016 at 12:30 p.m.
Where: Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall
*Reserve your seats by emailing publicprograms@clintonschool.uasys.edu or calling (501) 683-5239.
Can't make it to the program? CLICK HERE to watch the live stream on Monday, December 12, 2016 at 12:30 p.m.
This Week at Trinity 12/6/16
December 06, 2016
Wednesday at Trinity Cathedral:
Schedule:
Cherub Choir at 4:30 p.m.
Eucharist with Healing at 5:05 p.m.
Dinner 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Tower Bell Ringers at 6:00 p.m.
Seraphim Choir at 6:15 p.m.
Classes for all ages at 6:15 p.m.
Class Descriptions:
- Embracing the Prophets (Conference Room): Who were the Prophets? Were they ancient meddlers who enjoyed prognosticating about future events? Were they social activists crying out for reform? Or, were they messengers from God, standing in judgment over the political and religious leaders of the times? To find the answers, join a study by Dr. Walter Brueggemann, facilitated by George Harper.
- Advent in the Home (Baker Parlor): Christmas has increasingly become a holiday cut off from its purpose of celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. It is, therefore, important for us to recapture the season of Advent as a time for preparing for Christmas. Advent comes from the Latin word adventus, meaning “coming.” Advent begins the church year, starting four Sundays before Christmas. The season of Advent has been set aside as a time of preparation for Christmas since at least the last half of the 6th century. Advent is a time for self-examination and asking for forgiveness as the church is preparing for Christ’s Second Coming even as it prepares for Christmas. Join Susan Allen as she presents some different and meaningful ways to bring Advent into your home this year.
- Crafty for Christmas (Staff Lounge): Love this time of year but feel like you never have time to do all those fun and creative Christmas ideas you found on Pinterest? Just show up and we will create some holiday crafts to make all your friends think you are the next Martha Stewart. Led by Annie Burton. For ages 12 - 122.
Click here to sign up for classes.
For more information on class offerings and their locations, please visit the Formation section on our website.
Saturday at Trinity:
Advent Quiet Day, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Little Rock
Step out of the frantic holiday bustle for a quiet morning of guided prayer and reflection at the Cathedral. This is an opportunity to learn spiritual practices that can fuel our spirits throughout the year.
Our leader, the Rev. Steven Bonsey of Cambridge, Massachusetts, is the Co-founder and Director of Contemplative Training for the Leadership Development Institute of Boston, supporting especially the spiritual practices of Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina and Sacred Chant. He has trained in the Advanced Wisdom School with Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, as well as with Ward Bauman at the House of Prayer. He served previously as the Canon Pastor at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Boston.
Steve is husband to Elisabeth (“Sam”) Keller, who grew up at Trinity and who is sister to the Dean. He will also preach and lead the Dean’s Class on December 11.
Christmas Pageant Dress Rehearsal this Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in the Cathedral.
Young Adult Ministry Christmas Party hosted by Katie and Brad Spain.
Saint Nicholas Day
November 30, 2016
Each year Saint Francis House prepares gifts for over 600 people living in high-rise public housing in Little Rock and North Little Rock. This year as part of Saint Nicholas Day on December 4, Trinity is asking that you bring three to four items, placed in a small Christmas bag, to one of the services. The children will be asked to help bring your gifts to the front of the church to be blessed.
Items requested include:
- Scarves
- Warm gloves
- Small umbrellas
- Box of tissues
- Hard candy
- Cups with lids
- Hand sanitizer
- Hand lotion
- Soaps
- Lap throws
- Small writing pads and pens
- Small packages of cookies/crackers
Thank you for your kindness and generosity.
The Matthew 25 Committee
This Week at Trinity 11/29/16
November 29, 2016
Wednesday at Trinity Cathedral:
Schedule:
Cherub Choir at 4:30 p.m.
Eucharist with Healing at 5:05 p.m.
Dinner 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Tower Bell Ringers at 6:00 p.m.
Seraphim Choir at 6:15 p.m.
Classes for all ages at 6:15 p.m.
Class Descriptions:
- Embracing the Prophets (Conference Room): Who were the Prophets? Were they ancient meddlers who enjoyed prognosticating about future events? Were they social activists crying out for reform? Or, were they messengers from God, standing in judgment over the political and religious leaders of the times? To find the answers, join a study by Dr. Walter Brueggemann, facilitated by George Harper.
- "Try and make me!": Raising a Strong-Willed Child (Baker Parlor): Learn how to set limits, reduce power struggles, and understand your strong-willed child in this 4-week class. Parents will learn to recognize what triggers misbehavior and how to foster a relationship that will make their child more compliant. Facilitated by Beth McAlpine, Parent Educator at the Centers for Youth & Families. Cost: $40 per family – cash or check payment due on the first night of class.
Click here to sign up for December classes.
For more information on class offerings and their locations, please visit the Formation section on our website.
This Week at Trinity 11/15/16
November 15, 2016
Wednesday at Trinity Cathedral:
Schedule:
Cherub Choir at 4:30 p.m.
Eucharist with Healing at 5:05 p.m.
Dinner 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Tower Bell Ringers at 6:00 p.m.
Seraphim Choir at 6:15 p.m.
Classes for all ages at 6:15 p.m.
Class Descriptions:
- Embracing the Prophets (Conference Room): Who were the Prophets? Were they ancient meddlers who enjoyed prognosticating about future events? Were they social activists crying out for reform? Or, were they messengers from God, standing in judgment over the political and religious leaders of the times? To find the answers, join a study by Dr. Walter Brueggemann, facilitated by George Harper.
- "Try and make me!": Raising a Strong-Willed Child (Baker Parlor): Learn how to set limits, reduce power struggles, and understand your strong-willed child in this 4-week class. Parents will learn to recognize what triggers misbehavior and how to foster a relationship that will make their child more compliant. Facilitated by Beth McAlpine, Parent Educator at the Centers for Youth & Families. Cost: $40 per family – cash or check payment due on the first night of class.
Click here to sign up for a class.
For more information on class offerings and their locations, please visit the Formation section on our website.
Thursday at Trinity Cathedral
Trinity Chamber Music Series: The Lysander Trio
Thursday, November 17, 7:30 p.m.
The final fall concert will be presented by the Little Rock Chamber Music Society. An accomplished chamber music group from New York City, The Lysander Piano Trio has been praised by the Strad for its “incredible ensemble, passionate playing, articulate and imaginative ideas, and wide palette of colors.”
Concert tickets are $25 for open seating (students K-College get in free) and will be available at the door or through the Little Rock Chamber Music Society.