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The Trinity Church e-Tower
for the
Second Sunday of Lent
March 1, 2026
8 AM and 10 AM Worship
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Message from the Rector:
Wow - what a week!
I don't know about you, but I'm becoming a little weary of living through "historic" events. Yet here we are, still digging our way out of unprecedented snowfall in Newport!
The snow has caused us to make changes this week. We were not able to begin our Lenten program, as I had hoped. Please see below for the new plan - 3 classes instead of 5 starting in two weeks. We also scheduled a funeral for Chris Pimental, then realized another day for snow removal was in order.
I imagine that parking might be a little difficult this weekend, but I hope - especially for Chris' funeral - you will try to make your way to Trinity. You might carpool or walk if possible! The Mary St. lot, as of this writing, has been partially plowed, but the spaces for cars is still limited or piled with snow. We are hoping that the warm temperatures in the coming days will help the cause!
I will be out of the office this week, attending the Episcopal Parish Network conference in Charlotte, North Carolina. Noel will be available for pastoral emergencies, and Ali will be in the office for practical matters. I hope to return from the conference with new tools and information that can inform our ministry together!
With gratitude,
Meaghan
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LENTEN PROGRAM
Holy conversations about death and dying
The historic blizzard of 2026 interrupted our Lenten program, so we will be adjusting the format and dates slightly.
We will now hold 3 sessions, on the following Wednesdays:
March 11
March 18
March 25
The meal will begin at 5:30pm in the Hawes Room, and the program will run a little longer than originally scheduled from 6-7:30 pm.
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:
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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George T. Downing Statue
set to be unveiled February 28th
The model of the first statue in Newport to a person of color, George T. Downing, will be unveiled at an oyster reception and presentation at the Newport Art Museum from 6-9pm February 28, a Black History Month fundraiser event hosted by Rhode Island Slave History Medallions. The statue will be placed at the corner of Pelham and Bellevue Avenue in Touro Park.
Robb Dimmick of Stages of Freedom will speak about the importance of recognizing Mr. Downing, a civil rights leader who fought to combat racial discrimination. Sculptor, Vinnie Bagwell, will talk about her process in creating the model. Tickets are available at RISHM.org or at the door.
Contact Margaret Baker with any questions: 401-339-2209
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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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As we celebrate Trinity's tricentennial year, we plan to offer a monthly reflection on some part of our history. Thanks to Jeffrey Clark and
Dr. John Hattendorf for the content.
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Our Legacy: A Royal Replica
The Royal Arms of Queen Anne, currently hanging in the Hawes Room of Honyman Hall, is a replica of the one that proudly hung in Trinity’s first church and in our current church building from the time of its construction in 1726 until 1779, in the midst of Revolution. It was lost over time. A replica was commissioned in 1928 as the final touch to the church’s interior renovation, begun in its bicentenary year. It was affixed above the altar over the Ten Commandments in 1930 just as it had been 150 years earlier. Patriotic sentiment, however, forced its removal in 1931.
It was attempted again in 1956 when it was found in the cellar after an extensive search—crated and dusty! It was placed over the altar to commemorate the dedication of Honyman Hall that year and, again, facing strong and vocal opposition, was moved to its current location where it has been for the last 70 years.
Queen Anne used the motto “Semper Eadem” (“Always the Same”)—which is creatively included on the lower ribbon of the replica—was originally the personal motto of Elizabeth I as an attempt to project and convey stability, steadfastness and unchangeable principles.
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Sunday, March 1
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
Monday, March 2
5pm - Community Meal
Wednesday, March 4
12 p.m.- Healing Service
12 p.m.- Men's Group
Thursday, March 5
7 p.m.- Trinity Choir Practice
Sunday, March 8
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
4 p.m. - Lenten Evensong
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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, March 1st
Preacher & Celebrant: The Rev. Canon Meaghan Kelly Brower
Co-Music Director & Organist: Michael Bahmann
Musicians: The Trinity Choir
Acolyte & Crucifer: 8:00 am Larry Pulice; 10:00 am Terry Commodore
Lector & Intercessor: 8:00 am Wayne Porter; 10:00 am Ann Souder
Ushers: Richard Alexander, Larry Pulice, Harle Tinney
Altar Society: Lisa Trainor, Pam Alexander, Terry Commodore, Peggy Hersam
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