They committed themselves to the teaching of the apostles, the life together, the common meal, and the prayers. Acts 2:42 (MSG)
Our ancient sisters and brothers practiced a simple rhythm of life which enabled them to encourage one another in faith, hope and love. The dining table is a spacious place where spiritual friendships are formed, nurtured and life is shared in mutually comforting ways. Friendship is the way we concretely know presence, grow in compassion, offer ourselves for the sake of others, and to remind ourselves of our first and truest identity which is situated in Christ as beloved children of God.
One of the desires that emerged from our recent Focus Groups discernment process was for intimate community gatherings that would foster supportive spiritual friendships. Holy Trinity is experimenting with one way to develop that desire through a ministry called Sacred Suppers. Once a month intimate circles of people will gather in various homes around the county and share a simple meal. We’ll read a story of a saint – sometimes ancient and sometimes modern – and reflect on the character trait that saint exemplifies. The meals will be creatively shaped by a liturgy of communal prayers and conversations about our own lives.
DETAILS: A time of fellowship, food, and spiritual formation in the context of community.
Hosts will provide soup and participants are invited to bring appetizers, bread, salad, beverage or dessert. The suggested time frame is 6:30 – 8:30pm.
The companion booklet for each person is $5. Pick one up at the Welcome Table.
Each participant is encouraged to read in advance the brief material provided and be prepared to share the impact reading that story has in their life.
Sign-up In order to build community, participants are asked to make a quarterly commitment. There are 3 suppers, one per month, during a quarter.
Sign-ups will be on a first come basis on the patio after church or by contacting the church office. While some may wish to remain at the same host home for more than one quarter, some may choose to switch homes/days at the end of a quarter.
We will take a summer break and resume our suppers in the Fall.
Sunday, April 30, lunch after service Kristin Carmody’s Home
105 Morristown Lane, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. A novel about two sisters, set in WWII France. Although it is long, I found it to be very fast reading.
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Jesus’ core sense of himself, his grounding identity, was that he was participating in God’s unfolding story. For Jesus, that story came to its earthly climax in the events we now celebrate as Holy Week and Easter. These eight days from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday are our annual opportunity to place ourselves into the story of God. Join Holy Trinity as we journey, worship and celebrate through participation in the ancient spiritual practices of Holy Week and Easter.
Palm Sunday April 9 10 am Service
Children & Youth Ministries, Nursery Care provided
Maundy Thursday April 13 7 pm Service
Children & Nursery Care provided
Youth Ministry
Good Friday April 14 7 pm Service
Child & Nursery Care provided
Youth Ministry
Holy Saturday April 15 7 pm Service
Easter Sunday April 16 10 am Service
Children Ministries, Nursery Care provided
Youth with Families in service
Sacred Suppers
/in Upcoming Events /by holytrinityThey committed themselves to the teaching of the apostles, the life together, the common meal, and the prayers. Acts 2:42 (MSG)
Our ancient sisters and brothers practiced a simple rhythm of life which enabled them to encourage one another in faith, hope and love. The dining table is a spacious place where spiritual friendships are formed, nurtured and life is shared in mutually comforting ways. Friendship is the way we concretely know presence, grow in compassion, offer ourselves for the sake of others, and to remind ourselves of our first and truest identity which is situated in Christ as beloved children of God.
One of the desires that emerged from our recent Focus Groups discernment process was for intimate community gatherings that would foster supportive spiritual friendships. Holy Trinity is experimenting with one way to develop that desire through a ministry called Sacred Suppers. Once a month intimate circles of people will gather in various homes around the county and share a simple meal. We’ll read a story of a saint – sometimes ancient and sometimes modern – and reflect on the character trait that saint exemplifies. The meals will be creatively shaped by a liturgy of communal prayers and conversations about our own lives.
DETAILS:
A time of fellowship, food, and spiritual formation in the context of community.
Hosts will provide soup and participants are invited to bring appetizers, bread, salad, beverage or dessert. The suggested time frame is 6:30 – 8:30pm.
The companion booklet for each person is $5. Pick one up at the Welcome Table.
Each participant is encouraged to read in advance the brief material provided and be prepared to share the impact reading that story has in their life.
Sign-up
In order to build community, participants are asked to make a quarterly commitment. There are 3 suppers, one per month, during a quarter.
Sign-ups will be on a first come basis on the patio after church or by contacting the church office. While some may wish to remain at the same host home for more than one quarter, some may choose to switch homes/days at the end of a quarter.
We will take a summer break and resume our suppers in the Fall.
Contact
Bill Ditewig for more information.
bill@myholytrinitychurch.com
Women’s Book Club
/in Upcoming Events, Women's Book Club /by holytrinitySunday, April 30, lunch after service
Kristin Carmody’s Home
105 Morristown Lane, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. A novel about two sisters, set in WWII France. Although it is long, I found it to be very fast reading.
For more information contact Kristin Carmody at kristinc777@sbcglobal.net
Holy Week & Easter Services
/in Upcoming Events /by holytrinityJesus’ core sense of himself, his grounding identity, was that he was participating in God’s unfolding story. For Jesus, that story came to its earthly climax in the events we now celebrate as Holy Week and Easter. These eight days from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday are our annual opportunity to place ourselves into the story of God. Join Holy Trinity as we journey, worship and celebrate through participation in the ancient spiritual practices of Holy Week and Easter.
Palm Sunday April 9
10 am Service
Children & Youth Ministries, Nursery Care provided
Maundy Thursday April 13
7 pm Service
Children & Nursery Care provided
Youth Ministry
Good Friday April 14
7 pm Service
Child & Nursery Care provided
Youth Ministry
Holy Saturday April 15
7 pm Service
Easter Sunday April 16
10 am Service
Children Ministries, Nursery Care provided
Youth with Families in service