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The Trinity Church e-Tower
for the
Third Sunday of Easter
April 19, 2026
8 AM and 10 AM Worship
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Message from the Rector:
Last Sunday morning after a beautiful baptism at the 10am service and then a truly special "Silver Sunday" presentation by Mary Sinnott and Spencer Gordon, I walked out the church doors to the view shown in this picture. Fred Jodry's car trunk was open in its space, and he was making his way down the walkway to tend to our plants and flowers.
While I was able to capture this particular photo, I know there are countless moments with countless other people just like this that I'm not there to witness. One of the things I am always struck by at Trinity Church is how many members of this community quietly work behind the scenes to care for our church, her members, and our property. Our organist-turned-landscaper is only one example. So many of you tend to this place as if it is your own - and it is humbling and inspiring to work alongside you in your efforts.
This special springtime moment serves a dual purpose for me this week, because it is a happy reminder of the beauty of God's creation and our responsibility to care for it. On Sunday we will welcome The Rev. Norman MacLoed as our preacher. Norman lives in Newport and often joins us in worship from the pews. In his retirement he serves as Co-Chair of the Creation Care Ministry of the Diocese. While serving parishes in New England over 30 years he has worked on environmental ministry projects. I am always grateful to Norman for the ways that he uses his voice to advocate for the earth and all her inhabitants, and to remind us that part of loving and serving God means loving and tending to God's creation.
We will also be joined on Sunday by the Choir School of Newport County who will add beauty and wonder to our worship with their voices. It will be a wonderful morning indeed - Alleluia!
With gratitude,
Meaghan
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Organ Presentation:
Sunday, April 26, 11:15am
The image you see here is a miniature model of Trinity Church with our new organ imagined in place. Making this model is part of the intricate process that CB Fisk, Inc. engages in when they are designing and building a new organ!
Join us after church on Sunday, April 26 at 11:15am to see this model and hear from Charles Nazarian, the architectural designer who works for Fisk and created this model. Tours of the organ loft and an explanation of the next steps of our organ project will also be part of the program.
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Honyman Hall Work Continues
Work has started on the exterior renovation of Honyman Hall! Please be aware that equipment is set up around the building, and some work vehicles and trailers will be parked on our property in the coming weeks. Parking will be even more limited than usual, so please park on surrounding streets or in the Mary St. Lot. We are so eager to have this building painted and restored, and we are grateful to the generous donors who have made this project possible!
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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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Friday, April 17
Vestry Retreat begins
Saturday, April 18
Vestry retreat continues at Seamen's Church Institute
Sunday, April 19
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
Wednesday, April 21
12 p.m.- Healing Service
12 p.m.- Men's Group
Thursday, April 22
1 p.m. Prayer Shawl Group
7 p.m.- Trinity Choir Practice
Sunday, April 26
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
11:30am: Special Organ Presentation, Glenn Family Center
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Sunday School Corner
Take a look ahead at what conversations will be had in
Sunday School this Sunday.
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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 April 2026, the TLC coordinator is
Pam Alexander 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 April birthdays of Joe Palumbo, Cissie Ferzoco, Robert Howe, Colton Howe, Robert Smith (Bob), Molly Chamberlain, Owen Palumbo, Scott Bartlett, Robert Hyde, Morrison Wintersteen, Jaxson de Pinho, Fredrick Green, Carol Parfet, Ann Souder, John Oppel, Jeremy Wintersteen, Jane Burrows, Pam Giroux, Alexa Collins, Avery Collins, Jack Matheson-Bradley, and Helen Glover. | | |
Worship Participants
Sunday, April 19th
Preacher: The Rev. Norman MacLeod
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 a.m. Brad Carter
Lector & Intercessor: 8:00 am Mary de Pinho; 10:00 am Harle Tinney
Ushers: Larry Pulice, Tricia Baylor, Harle Tinney
Altar Society:Miriam Smith, Bev Lobecker, Debbie Bartlett,
Donna Ellis, Heather Ogletree
Coffee Hour: Alexandra Day
Tour Guide: Harle Tinney
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