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The Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost
November 16, 2025,
8 AM and 10 AM Worship
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A message from the Rector
As some of you may have heard already, Molly Chamberlain has stepped down as the Parish Administrator at Trinity. Today is her last day in the office.
Molly stepped into this role in a wild moment of transition at Trinity Church: during Holy Week, after the rector had left, and before the Interim Rector had started. With only the help of other incredible Trinity volunteers she dove right in, and has been serving us faithfully ever since. Molly is ready to turn her full attention to her family as they enter a period of transition, and we fully understand and support her decision to do so!
I feel so fortunate to have had these last few months with Molly as she helped me become accustomed to life in the Trinity office. We have shared many moments of laughter together, and she has offered me such sincere support. She didn't want a fuss, but I can't let this moment go by without acknowledging her good work. So Molly THANK YOU for caring for this church for the last 18 months, and for showing up so fully in this role despite all the twists and turns of your tenure. We are so grateful for you, and we look forward to seeing you from the pew on Sundays!
Alison Hosford, who occasionally joins us at Trinity with the choir, will be stepping in temporarily to fill the role of Parish Administrator through the new year, when we will have time to devote to filling the position more permanently.
With gratitude,
Meaghan
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To the Trinity Fellowship,
I wanted to take a moment to say thank you for the opportunity to learn how a Church works. It has been an honor to work with the dedicated members of Trinity. The volunteers and fellowships have been amazing. The clergy, vestry, executive committee and musicians welcomed me, guided me and have been very patient while I learned all things, Trinity Newport. I look forward to seeing Trinity grow and celebrate its historical 300th year milestone under Meaghan's pastoral guidance.
Gratefully Yours,
Molly Chamberlain
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In Memoriam: Dr. Odie William Hilton Jr.
Longtime and faithful parishioner of Trinity Church, Bill Hilton, died on Monday, November 10th. Please join us in prayer for his family and in thanksgiving for his wonderful life and the love he shared with our Trinity family and those around him. An excerpt from his obituary, reads: "Dr. Hilton’s life was guided by faith, perseverance, and a deep belief in the potential of every individual. Trinity Episcopal Church in Newport held a special place in his heart. He was deeply proud to serve as a member of the congregation and was honored as the first person of color to serve on the church’s vestry in its 300-year history."
Please join us in prayer for his family and in thanksgiving for his life of service to this church and to this community.
His funeral service will take place at Trinity Church on Saturday, November 15, at 10 a.m.
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Candlelight Concert of Remembrance
Saturday, November 15 at 4 p.m.
Come to St. George's School tomorrow afternoon to hear members of our choir perform with the Choir School of Newport County and the St. George's choir in this beautiful annual concert.
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Stewardship Season
The temperature has fallen, and the pumpkins are filling Queen Anne Square… that can only mean one thing: it’s Pledge Season!
We center our pledge drive this year on words that we sing every week as our offerings are brought to the altar: we “praise God from whom all blessings flow”. We believe that all we have and know and love are God-given gifts. Those gifts flow to and through us - like rain that waters the earth and collects into rivers that run to the sea, we are a part of the blessing that nourishes us, and all that we touch.
We’ve been much blessed this year - with a completed campus and a wonderful Rector. Now we need to work together to ensure that those blessings continue to flow beyond ourselves.
Thanks,
Terry
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Last Call for Entries!
The Craft Group has been meeting faithfully on Tuesday afternoons to ready their wares for the Silver Tea, but before you see this year’s creations, you still have the opportunity to bring home something special!
The crafters will welcome your donations for entries into a special drawing for this year’s Advent Calendar. This wooden calendar will be on display each coffee hour from now until November 16th, when the winner will be drawn during coffee hour. You need not be present to win!
The suggested donation is $5 per entry, or 3 entries for $10.00.
Of course, we thank you for your support! -The Silver Tea Crafters
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Trinity’s Annual Silver Tea is Around the Corner!
Our Christmas in Newport event, Trinity’s Annual Silver Tea, is just around the corner, December 6th, 1-4 PM in the Hawes Room. We are hoping that once again, you will be able to help us to ensure its success!
The craft group that has been meeting on Tuesday afternoons is finishing up, but will come together again on Tuesday, November 25th at 12:30 to finish polishing silver. Join us!
Should you have any crafts that you have completed at home, we ask that you bring them in by Thursday, December 4th. Homemade jellies and jams are also much appreciated.
There are now sign-up sheets located on the piano in Hawes Room. We are looking for contributions in the form of tea sandwiches, finger desserts and holiday cookies. Your help in this area is so crucial! Baked goods can be dropped off on Friday or Saturday, and sandwiches on Saturday morning.
And we are especially in search of fresh cut greens from parishioner’s yards! Please let us know if you can help in this way. We can cut or pickup!
Finally, and most importantly, if you do nothing else, plan to visit Trinity on December 6th!
Chris Pimentel
Deb Lengyel
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Men's Coats needed at Seamen's Church Institute:
Seamen's serves a Thanksgiving Dinner each year and offers coats, hats, gloves and scarves to their guests.
This year they have a particular need for men's coats sized L and XL. If you have a coat this size that you can donate please bring it to church and hang it on the rack in Honeyman Hall or drop it by Seamen's weekdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
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Save the Date!
The Celebration of New Ministry for the Rev. Canon Meaghan Kelly Brower will take place on the Epiphany, Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
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Guided Tour of Belcourt by Harle Tinney
Sunday, November 16, 4:00PM
Belcourt Castle, 657 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI
You are invited to join Harle Tinney on a tour of Belcourt (formerly Belcourt Castle) where Harle lived for many years. Belcourt was built by the Belmont Family, who had many connections to Trinity Church. Oliver Hazard Perry Belmont (1891-1894) is the younger son of August Belmont, memorialized in the marble plaque prominent in the Glenn Family Center. Space is limited to 30 people. To sign up, click here. If you have questions, contact Harle.
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Trinity Church Reading Group:
Monday, November 17, at 5:00 p.m. The Book: The Sunday Philosophy Club: An Isabel Dalhousie Mystery, Book 1, by Alexander McCall Smith. Mr. Smith is the author of the very successful and delightful Ladies Detective Agency series. The Sunday Philosophy Club series features Isabel Dalhousie, a philosopher by training and an amateur sleuth.
In this first book of the series, Isabel is attending a concert in Edinburgh, when she witnesses a young man fall from the balcony above. She wonders was this an accident or was there foul play. And so the tale begins, as she and her cohorts proceed to solve the mystery.
Please contact Anne Glenn if interested.
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Sunday November 16
8 a.m.& 10 a.m.: Worship
9 a.m. Bible Study - Glenn Family Center
9:00 a.m. - 10 a.m.: Teen Program in the Glenn Family Center
10 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.: Sunday School in the Glenn Family Center
Monday, November 17
3:40 p.m. Choir School of Newport Practice in the Glenn Family Center
Tuesday, November 18
12:30 p.m. Silver Tea Crafters, Hawes Room
Wednesday, November 19
12 p.m. Healing Service in the Church
12 p.m. Men's Bible Study
Thursday, November 20
7 p.m. Choir Rehearsal, Hawes Room
Sunday, November 23
8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Worship
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Teen Program in the Glenn Family Center
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
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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 November2025, the TLC coordinator is Kay Winston Click on her name and you can write her an email.
Message from TLC: "The purpose of human life is to serve others; to show compassion and the will to help others."- Dr. Albert Schweitzer
Prayer Shawl 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.
Silver Tea Crafters
Plans are in the works for Trinity's Silver Tea. Many items to be sold at the Silver Tea are handcrafted by a volunteer group. This craft group will meet on Tuesdays, in the Hawes room, 12:30PM, on a weekly basis until the first weekend of December, when we host the Silver Tea. All creative skill levels are welcomed. For questions or more information please email Chris Pimentel or Deb Lengyel.
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.
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To Altar Flowers this week are given in loving memory of Dr. Odie William Hilton Jr. by his family.
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We give thanks this month for the November birthdays of
Tatiana Schweibenz, Stephen Rous, Boe Bardenheier, Susan Bernard, Pamela Fisher, Ryan Anderson, Norris Commodore, James Patterson, Miriam Smith, Madeline Carr, Evan Sargent, Peter Chabot, Richard Alexander, Raymond Viera, Debbie Bartlett, Nikita Viera, Fran Kretzschmar, Karina Valencia, Naima Viera, and Mary Johnstone
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Worship Participants
Preacher: The Rev. Canon Meaghan Kelly Brower
Celebrant: The Rev. Noël Robinson
Co-Music Director & Organist: L. Frederick Jodry
The Trinity Choir
Acolyte & Crucifer: 8:00 Larry Pulice; 10:00AM Brad Carter
Lector & Intercessor: 8:00AM George Ellis; 10:00AM Norey Cullen
Ushers: Phillip Wilson, Candy Gilmartin and John Gilmartin
Altar Society: Miriam Smith, Bev Lobecker, Debbie Barlett,
Donna Ellis, and Heather Ogletree
Coffee Hour: Chris Pimentel and Mary Sinnott
A/V: Dan Cordeiro
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Trinity Church
1 Queen Anne Sq.
Newport, RI 02840
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