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The Trinity Church e-Tower
for the
The Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
February 8, 2026
8 AM and 10 AM Worship
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Message from the Rector:
For almost five years I've had this photo hanging in my office. The young woman featured here was the head counselor one summer at the Episcopal Conference Center summer camp, a job that was often difficult and thankless. Emily was wonderful at managing the stressors of the job, and one day she took a break from her work to enjoy these bubbles. Someone captured this lovely moment in a photo. I have kept it close - a reminder of the importance of joy in all we do.
This Sunday in church we will hear one of my favorite readings from the gospel of Matthew: A portion of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount where Jesus says "You are the light of the world! You are the salt of the earth! But no one puts their light under a bushel but on a lampstand so all can see."
I have always loved the idea of letting our light shine so that others might give glory to God when they see it, but sometimes there's a little pressure around what that light might be. Do we have to have special skills? Keen intelligence? A series of unique talents? What if we don't have any light??
This photo of Emily reminds me that we can share our light simply by allowing ourselves to be fully present in each moment in front of us. We don't need to complicate this: we can simply accept God's invitation to joy and wonder and experience it fully - enough so that those around us can see it too.
So please - let your light shine!
Meaghan
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A note from the Treasurer:
Yearly giving statements for 2025 were issued last week,
primarily via email. If you would prefer a paper statement,
please contact Elaine Burress, the treasurer, at projectmanager@trinitynewport.org
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Spiritual Finances
Spiritual Finance teachers Kerry Cudmore and Diane Myers will teach an interactive Class Series devoted to helping people create a healthy relationship with money that is fully aligned with their values. The Class Series has a value of $300, but will be offered at no-cost-to-participant.
The classes will take place from 1-3pm on the following dates: Feb 15, March 8 and March 22 in person at Trinity Church in the Glenn Family Center and March 1 and March 15 via Zoom audio. You can find out more information and register for the class series here *make sure you look for the class at Trinity Church as there are other offerings available on this site. If you have any further questions or to RSVP please call (401) 924-5531 or email Diane.
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LENTEN PROGRAM
We are not morose!:
Holy conversations about death and dying
On Wednesdays in Lent, join us for a simple meal of soup and salad and a program where we enter holy conversations about death and dying. This program is NOT intended to be full of gloom, but will instead invite us to consider what our tradition teaches about what happens when we die, what we hope for in a good death, what we hope our own end of life might look like, and what has helped inform and comfort us as we have considered death.
The meal will begin at 5:30pm in the Hawes Room, and the program will run from 6-7pm. Children are welcome at the meal and childcare will be provided in the Glenn Family Center during the program.
The program will run on the following dates:
Feb 25
March 4
March 11
March 18
March 25
Please RSVP if you plan to attend so we can be sure to provide enough food!
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We continue collections for Lucy's Hearth, this week. Lucy's Hearth is a 24-hour emergency and transitional shelter in Newport County serving children and their families who are experiencing homelessness. We have supported Lucy's Hearth many times through our Pumpkin Patch, and they have a list of food needs that are tailored to families in particular. If you can bring any of the items from this list to church with you in the coming weeks, we will be sure to deliver the food to Lucy's Hearth. If you have questions about this effort, please email Diane Myers.
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Music at Trinity
This Sunday!
The Newport String Project will perform on Febraury 8th at 3 pm in Honyman Hall in part of the Music at Trinity Series.
This program will feature the project’s resident ensemble, the Newport String Quartet, performing works by Mozart, Jimenez, Washington and Roustom.
This colorful program is a musical celebration of childhood, playfulness and memory. Inspired by the Jamestown Arts Center’s upcoming exhibit “Picturing Play”, the Newport String Quartet will perform an eclectic set of works that draw inspiration from children’s folk songs from Mexico, Haiti, Afghanistan, Mali, Syria and Ghana. Closer to home, Shelley Washington’s evocative Middleground depicts her memories of travelling cross country with family gathering memories of cycling, fireworks and ice-cream. The quartet will also perform Mozart’s beloved String Quartet in B-flat “The Hunt” which brims with optimism and delight. This heartwarming afternoon of chamber music is not to be missed.
Tickets available here.
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The Tower was lit on February 3, 2026
in loving memory of Dr. Clay Alexander (Feb 3, 1935-Jan 15, 2026)
by his sister, Janet Alexander Pell, and niece Dr. Tripler Pell
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Sunday, February 8
8 a.m. and 10 a.m. - Worship
9:00 a.m. - Bible Study in the Glenn Family Center
10 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. - Sunday School in the Glenn Family Center
3 p.m. - Music at Trinity
Tuesday, February 10
5:00pm - Vestry Meeting
Wednesday, February 11
12 p.m.- Healing Service
12 p.m.- Men's Group
Thursday, February 12
1 p.m. - Prayer Shawl Group
7 p.m.- Trinity Choir Practice
Sunday, February 15
8 a.m. and 10 a.m. - Worship
9 a.m. - Bible Study in the Glenn Family Center
10 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. - Sunday School in the Glenn Family Center
1 p.m.- Spiritual Finance Class Series
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Trinity Loves and Cares
Trinity Loves and Cares is a ministry of pastoral care of praying for and providing support to members of Trinity Church for February 2026, the TLC coordinator is
Kay Winston Click on her name and you can write her an email.
Prayer Shawl Group
This group meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month in the Hawes Room. All those who crochet or knit, experienced or inexperienced are welcomed to join. Please contact Pam Alexander for more information.
Community Meal
Join an amazing Newport community service and work with fun good-hearted people. You will go home knowing you made a difference in a person’s day. Please consider volunteering at the Community Meals, the 1st, 4th and 5th Monday of the month. You can sign up here:
Community Meal Calendar Sign Up.
Men's Bible Study Group
Wednesdays, 12 noon. Please Contact John Gilmartin if you are interested in Joining this special group who often meet by Zoom.
| | | | We give thanks this month for the February birthdays of Diane Myers, Bob Lobecker, Grant Ducharme, Isla Palumbo, Jasmine Giesler, Chris Pimentel, Addie Rucker, Juniper Baker, Margot Rous, Brad Carter, Jeremy Wintersteen, Jr., Douglas Chamberlain, Michael Bahmann, Karl Weintz, Andy Green, and Melissa Danks. | | |
Worship Participants
Sunday, December 21st
Preacher & Celebrant: The Rev. Canon Meaghan Kelly Brower
Co-Music Director & Organist: Fredrick Jodry
Musicians: The Trinity Choir
Acolyte & Crucifer: 8:00 am Larry Pulice; 10:00 am Terry Commodore
Lector & Intercessor: 8:00 am Mary dePinho; 10:00 am Cheryl Hatch
Ushers: James Patterson, Ellen Patterson, Tricia Baylor
Altar Society: Mary de Pinho, Ellen Patterson, Chris Pimentel, Tricia Baylor,
Anne Glenn
Coffee Hour: Geer Isdale & Kim Doherty
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