This Week at Trinity 12/6/16

Events

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.

Sunday at Trinity Cathedral:

Preaching this Sunday: The Rev. Steven Bonsey

Sunday Adult Formation:

  • The Dean's Class will be led by the Rev. Steven Bonsey. The topic is "An Introduction to Wisdom Christianity."
  • Living the Questions will discuss "Why is this Concept of God/Good-Evil in the Story of Abraham and Sarah?" in the Library/Lounge at 10:15 a.m.
  • Baptism Classes will be held on December 4, 11, 18 at 10:10 a.m. in the Baker Parlor. This series of classes is for parents and godparents preparing for the baptism of their child on January 8. Anyone else who is interested is welcome to attend and learn more about baptism.
  • The Bible Challenge meets at 10:15 a.m. in the conference room.  All are welcome and you need not have read prior weeks to attend and participate. This week's readings are Micah 7–Habakkuk 2, Psalm 123-128, and Mark 1-6.

You can find more on Adult Formation here.

Children's Formation meets at 10:10 a.m. for all ages.  It's never too late to join.  You can find more on Children's Formation here.

EYC:

  • Youth (Grades 6-12) will be participating in the Bethel AME Youth Service at 10:45 a.m. 

  • EYC will attend the Christmas Pageant at 3:45 p.m.

The Christmas Pageant:

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