The Eighth Sunday After Pentecost, August 3, 2025, 8 AM and 10 AM Worship | | |
A Message from the Rector
It is my first official day as your rector, and I am delighted to be here! I was busy in the month of July traveling and connecting with family and friends, but you have never been far from my mind and heart, so I am relieved to finally begin this ministry with you.
I know that July was busy for the church as well, with so many people working with care and intention to keep everything moving during this “in between” time. I am so impressed by the way this community has listened for God and had the courage to act on what was heard, even amid constant changes. I’m humbled and grateful that part of that listening led to me coming to serve you as priest.
I am looking forward to our worship together on Sunday. Thank you to all who are helping make Sunday morning special and welcoming for me. I am eager to meet those of you I don’t already know, and to reconnect with those of you I do know. Most of all, I can’t wait to join my voice with your voices as we sing and pray to God together, giving thanks, gathering at the table, and being renewed in the work we have been given to do.
With gratitude,
Meaghan
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Endings are also beginnings
We are coming to the end of one part of Trinity’s journey as people of a loving God, and beginning another chapter as we welcome The Reverend Meaghan Kelly Brower as Rector.
Everywhere I go folks are excited for us, and for Meaghan, as we start this part of our journey together. I hope that you will welcome her as you have welcomed me, and find ways to help Trinity become what is next for us – with God’s help. And please remember that, even as we prepare to celebrate 300 years of this building being a beacon of God’s light in the world, the building is not the church – we are the church. God’s people gathered to worship and love each other and love the beautiful part of the world we are in.
Another beginning will be the start of the year for Education for Ministry (EfM). It is a four year program based on Scripture, History of the Church, and our role as followers of Jesus. We meet Tuesday evenings, during the school year, at St. Columba’s in Middletown, and there is room for a few more participants. Please look it up on line – Click on Sewanee.edu EfM and find all the information you will need. And please ask me about it if you are interested.
Blessings, The Reverend Noël Robinson (July 25, 2025)
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A Special Coffee Hour to Welcome
The Rev. Meaghan Kelly Brower
After 10:00AM Sunday Service, 8/3/2025 ~ 11:30AM
Please join us in fellowship to welcome The Rev. Meaghan Kelly Brower
back to Trinity Church.
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New Building Update
We are still awaiting for the Certificate of Occupancy. Once received, the transition to the new building will move forward. Until then, all Parish Administrative operations will remain in Honyman. Thank you for your understanding and patience. - Molly Chamberlain, Parish Administrator.
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Church Tower Repair
This is a reminder that Haynes / de Boer Architecture+Preservation will be installing scaffolding around the tower at Trinity starting July 30th. They will be working on the tower from 7am until about 4pm through the month of October. They will be:
1. Complete exterior repair, restoration, and painting of the tower and west elevation of the church, including:
a. Regilding weathervane, clock face, etc.
b. Carpentry repairs
c. Replacement of pine clapboards with cedar to match.
d. Bird netting to replace existing damaged netting.
e. Full access scaffolding from the ground to top of steeple.
2. Slate roof, gutter, and flashing repairs.
3. Spot repointing and masonry repairs at tower steps and foundation.
The tower doors will not be available during the week while the work is being performed. Tour visitors to enter via the Spring St door.
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Parking at Mary Street Lot
Parking in Newport is premium at this time of year. Please remember to use your Trinity Parking Pass for Sunday Morning Services or you will receive a ticket ($60). If you need a new one, please go to www.trinitynewport.org/parking-pass-download, print it out at home and place on your dashboard, Sunday mornings.
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The History and the Future of the
Trinity Church Organ
A presentation by Frederick Jodry
Honyman Hall, Trinity Church
Sunday August 10, 5 pm
with wine and cheese
An Organ Study Committee was formed in the summer of 2024, to explore the question of what would it take to build a new Organ for Trinity - in conjunction with the 300th Anniversary of our building in 2026. After consulting five prominent builders, we have signed a design contract with the Fisk Organ Co of Gloucester MA, and we would like to share our ideas for the future of Music at Trinity with the Congregation and the Community.
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Trinity Fellowship Groups on Summer Break:
- Sunday School will return after Labor Day Weekend. Enjoy your Summer!
- Prayer Shawl Group will return September 11, 2025
- Trinity Choir will return for 10 a.m. Sunday services after Labor Day. However, Rehearsals may start earlier.
- Trinity Church Reading Group will reconvene after Labor Day. Summer reading: "Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory’s Power To Hold On To What Matters", by Charan Ranganath and/or "The British Are Coming", by Rick Atkinson.
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Community Meal Needs Volunteers
Would you like to see an amazing Summer-time Newport community service? Do you want an opportunity to work with fun good-hearted people and 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.
- D'arcy Carr.
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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 August 2025, the TLC coordinator is Diane Myers. Click on her name and you can write her an email.
Message from TLC: "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." - Mahatma Ghandi
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The Trinity Altar Society is happy to assist you in providing flowers as a beautiful symbol of what we offer to God in our worship. Whether to honor a loved one’s memory, to celebrate a special occasion, or simply in thanksgiving, it only takes a phone call or an e-mail to Chris Pimentel, cap5182@cox.net
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Tower Lighting
The historic spire of Trinity Church is lit nightly. When you contribute to the cost of lighting, you may memorialize a person who has passed or give thanks for an event, like an anniversary or birthday. The traditional offering is $50, but please give as the Spirit moves! Contact Molly Chamberlain, Parishadmin@trinitynewport.org to make arrangements.
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Worship Participants
Preacher: The Rev. Meaghan Kelly Brower
Celebrant: The Rev. Noël Robinson
Co-Music Director & Organist: Michael Bahmann
Trinity Choir
Acolyte & Crucifer: 8:00AM Donna Ellis; 10:00AM Phoebe Livingston
Lector & Intercessor: 8:00AM George Ellis; 10:00AM Diane Myers
Ushers: Richard Alexander, Alan Bernard, Karina Valencia
Altar Society: Mary Sinnott, Jeanne Kelley, Helen Brennan, Candy Gilmartin,
Nancy Murray and Brad Carter
A/V: Ben Sargeant
Coffee Hour: Alexandra Day
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Trinity Church
1 Queen Anne Sq.
Newport, RI 02840
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