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The Trinity Church e-Tower
for the
Second Sunday after the Epiphany
January 18, 2026
8 AM and 10 AM Worship
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A message from the Rector
Exactly two hours before the start of our Celebration of New Ministry on January 6th, Peter Berton (Director of the Choir School of Newport County, pictured here) arrived on the property with an Epiphany star. Fred and I had hoped to hang a star in the opening where our organ once resided, and somehow Peter procured one and got to Trinity with just enough time to climb a ladder and hang it before the service began.
The star will remain in its spot in the choir loft until the end of our Epiphany season (Feb 15th) so there will be ample opportunity to see it when you come to church. Be sure to look up and back when you come into the building. The star reminds us of the Magi following its light to the Christ child, but it also represents Christ’s light in and throughout our lives, especially in our darkest moments.
There is plenty of darkness lately: literally, in the night that falls before the clock strikes 5pm, and figuratively, as we continue to navigate a world that is so often full of fear, grief, and despair. Our modern media is fueled by that darkness, so if we aren’t careful we can easily become overwhelmed.
Epiphany reminds us that the light of Christ is constant, and the darkness cannot overcome it. The word means “to reveal”, and I know that if we pay attention, we will see God revealed all around us: in nature, in worship, in song, in prayer, in twinkling stars, in laughter, in shared meals, and in good friends -who arrive just on time to deliver unexpected joys.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, look for the light. I know you will find it. I have certainly seen the light of Christ in each of you!
With gratitude,
Meaghan
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Stewardship Season
A special thank you to everyone who has made a pledge towards our ministry for 2026. We are so grateful for your commitment to Trinity! If you believe you have made a pledge but don't see your name on this list, please contact Alison at the parish office. A pledge can be made at anytime, so your participation is still welcome!
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Terry Abbott
Richard and Pam Alexander
Mr. Lockett Ford Ballard, Jr.
Scott and Debbie Bartlett
Joan Bartram
Dolores Bauer
Tricia and Peter Baylor
Bradford and Marie Beebe
Alan and Susan Bernard
Nancy Bills
Patricia Blakeley and Richard Oppel
Helen Brennan
Meaghan and Jonathan Brower
James and Elaine Burress
David and Mary Bush-Brown
Jason and D'Arcy Carr
Mary Jo Carr
Brad Carter
John and Sara Cassis
Molly and Douglas Chamberlain
Caroline and Peter Clark
Jeffrey Clark
Elaine Clement and Eugene Martin
Norris and Terry Commodore
Dan Cordeiro
Karen Corr
Robert and Didi Cowley
Norey Cullen
Alexandra and Simon Day
Rosaline and George Day
Michael and Heather dePinho
Mary dePinho
Kimberly Matheson Doherty
Andrea Dwyer
George and Donna Ellis
Dwight and Vicki Escalera
Robert and Nancy Evans
Kristen Fagan and Joseph Palumbo
Antonia Farzan and Christopher Parmenter
Mohamad and Dorienne Farzan
Philip and Cissie Ferzoco
Ray and Pamela Fisher
John and Candy Gilmartin
Tom Glassie
Larry and Anne Glenn
Fredrick Green
John Hattendorf
Thomas Hodgkins and Kaity Ryan
David and June House
Morgan Huntley
George and Geer Isdale
L. Fredrick Jodry
Charlotte Johnson
Mary B. and Robert Johnstone
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William Karner
Alda Louise Kaye
John Kazanjian III
Powel and Sahira Kazanjian
Jeanne Kelley
Martha Klebart
Dennis and Fran Kretzschmar
Frank Leith and Carole Kenny
Patrick and Debby Lengyel
Anne Livingston
Phoebe Livingston and Sergio Lopez-Ruiz
Bob and Bev Lobecker
Kathryn Longo
Emily Lyons
William Mayer
Rufus and Polly Meadows
Susan Millis
Jeff and Melissa Moniz
Meryl and Jeff Moore
Nancy and David Murray
Chris and Diane Myers
Karen Nash
Heather Ogletree and Ned Breen
Cynthia O'Malley
Stephen and Carol Parfet
Jim and Ellen Patterson
Chris and Chrissy Pimental
Larry Pulice
Janie Raffa
Ted and Jane Roach
Peter and Kim Robey
David Robinson
Mark Robinson
Noël Robinson
Peter and Meredith Rugg
Turner Scott and Kathy Pratt
Lesley Seaforth
Wilma Simpson
James and Mary Sinnott
Emily and Christopher Skeehan
Diana Slocum
John and Kate Smith
Robert Smith
Ann Souder
Susan and Edward Staats
Norman MacLoed and Elizabeth Stevens
Maggie Thomas
Harle Tinney
Lisa Trainor
Kimberly Tuite
Jesse and Nicole Tumblin
Karina and Nikita Valencia
Kathleen and William Wallace
Philip Wilson
Jeremy and Amy Wintersteen
| | | Special Winter Program Offerings | | |
Winter Blessings
Wednesdays at 4pm
Beginning January 28
Come to the Glenn Family Center on Wednesday evenings for one hour to reflect about the blessings of winter. We will use poems, pictures and stories - including your own. Led by Kim Robey, former officer for Women's Ministry at the Episcopal Church Center.
Email Kim or text her at 631-896-1460 if you are interested (even if this time slot doesn't work for you!).
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Spiritual Finances
Through interactive presentations, classes, and coaching, Certified Spiritual Finance Teacher Kerry Cudmore and co-teacher Diane Myers will facilitate an in person and zoom audio course aimed at helping people create a healthy relationship with money that is fully aligned with their values. The class has a value of $350 but is offered with a Full Scholarship for every 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 on Audio Zoom. You can find out more information and register for the class 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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Registration Opens for Summer Camp at ECC on Wednesday, Jan. 21st
The Episcopal Conference Center (ECC) is our diocesan wide summer camp located in Pascoag, Rhode Island. Offering sessions for the whole family, ECC is a beautiful ministry combining fellowship and spiritual growth. There will be information in the tower room on Sunday or you can visit the website here for more information. Registration for summer camp opens Wednesday, January 21. Trinity is happy to help off-set the costs of any children or teens from the parish who want to attend camp. Please see Meaghan for more information about camp!
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Celebrating Trinity's Tricentennial Year
This year our church building is 300 years old—forever linked to being fifty years older than the founding of the nation—it clearly calls for celebration! A half-century ago, in 1976, during America’s Bicentennial—Trinity and Newport celebrated in style—with special events, solemn and festive worship services, Tall Ships, a Royal Visit and dedication of Queen Anne Square, welcoming dignitaries (including President Ford) and a summer filled with civic pride, patriotism and prayerfulness.
The Trinity300 Committee has been at work, for two years, preparing to honor our history, our treasures, our traditions, our campus and our landmark sanctuary—and share it all with Newport and our many expected visitors.
We will be offering a wide-range of programming—primarily through the summer months—that may be enjoyed by the parishioner, resident and visitor alike. While several aspects are being finalized and subject to adjustment, please view the exciting schedule of events we have in store. We will be updating our community with additional developments and adjustments, as they happen, and look forward to enjoying a year of celebration with all of you.
We invite you to consider volunteering and/or assisting our efforts financially to defray the costs of these events (honoraria, receptions, musicians, printing, mailings, etc.), as these expenses are not part of our yearly operating budget. If you would like to participate, please consider “$300 for 300” or any amount that may be appropriate for you. A donation link is available on our website, or you can send a check to the church with "Trinity 300" in the memo line.
Thank you and Happy 300!
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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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The Tower will be lit on
January 22th
in memory of her
Beloved Husband John B. Lawton
on the 71st anniversary
of their marriage
by his wife Beverly J. Lawton
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Sunday, January 18
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
Tuesday, January 20
5:00pm Vestry Meeting
Wednesday, January 14
12 p.m.- Healing Service
12 p.m.- Men's Group
Thursday, January 15
7 p.m.- Trinity Choir Practice
Sunday, January 18
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
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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 November 2025, the TLC coordinator is Cissie Ferzoco 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 January birthdays of Maxton Moniz, Margot Green, Stan Brown, Patricia Fernandez, Anita Beaumont, Candy Gilmartin Molly Chamberlain, Helenmary Lauth, Fred Jodry, Dan Cordeiro, Debby Lengyel, Donna Ellis, Lily Berton, Cynthia O’Malley, Teryn Weintz, and Kaitlyn Lengyel. | | |
Worship Participants
Sunday, December 21st
Rector: 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 Brad Carter
Lector & Intercessor: 8:00 am Wayne Porter; 10:00 am Diane Myers
Ushers: Phil Wilson, Brad Beebe, Robert Smith
Altar Society: Miriam Smith, Bev Lobecker, Debbie Bartlett, Donna Ellis,
Heather Ogletree
Coffee Hour: Christine Ayers
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