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February 16 was an historic day in this 155th year of God’s people called Trinity Church. The Church Conference convened that day in Fellow-

ship Hall at a quarter before 1 p.m. with singing and praying. Over 125 people – new and longtime members and several guests – were present with open minds and hearts to the Spirit and presentations.

Ryan Galanaugh and Kristi Kinnison presented two major mission tithe opportunities – one local (Metro CareRing’s Hunger Relief Center) and one global (Imagine No Malaria). Then, Trustees Chair Lynn Willcockson presented plans for renovation of the 30-year old Plaza Building. Other Trustees spoke and answered questions. A period of discussion, deliberation, and dis-cernment followed.

Following prayer, a written ballot, and spirited singing, the vote was announced: 109 Yes, 5 No, and 3 abstentions. The confer-ence approved by a margin of 95.6% of those voting for the church to “engage in a three-year, over-and-above giving campaign in the spring of 2014 to provide funding for the renovation of the Plaza Building, a mission tithe of

up to $100,000 each for the Hunger Relief Center of Metro CareRing in Denver and the Imag-ine No Malaria Campaign of The United Methodist Church, with a goal to raise $2.5 million for the estimated total costs…of the ren-ovation, furnishings, mission tithe, and associated expenses.”

One guest at the conference emailed me the next day, “Thank you for the opportunity to be present at Trinity yesterday. It’s obvious that God is at work through…your faith community.”

God, indeed, is at work among us for good. We have a great challenge and a great opportunity before us. We are blessed with a wonderful Campaign Leadership Team. Be present when they are introduced and dedicated on March 9 at 11:00. You will be hearing more details as we pray, plan, and prepare for the launch of the campaign immediately following Easter.

Thank you for your participation in the congregational surveys, information sessions, and Church Conference to help shape the discussion of the Plaza Building Initiative and refine the mission components which were first envi-sioned by church leaders over a year ago. I believe we will have a great campaign to the glory of God.

Here with you for life,

Pastor Mike

Moving Forward in Mission and Ministry

We offer a welcoming and transforming experience: the love of Jesus Christ.

VisionVisionVision

“Close Encounters” Lenten Messages Begin 

Senior Pastor Michael Dent launches a Lenten sermon series March 9 based on lec onary  readings from Ma hew and John. The series is en tled “Close Encounters with Christ” and  includes these  tles and texts: 

March 9  #1, “A Daring Devil Is Dismissed”      Ma hew 4:1‐11 

March 16  #2, “A Top Teacher Is Taught”       John 3:1‐17  

March 23  #3, “A Wounded Woman Is Won”      John 4:5‐30, 39‐42  

April 6  #4, “A Dead Man Walks”       John 11:1‐45 

April 13  #5, “Turmoil Takes the Town”       Ma hew 21:1‐11 

Rev. Jim Gulley, Hai  missionary and  earthquake survivor, will preach on our  

annual Mission Sunday, March 30.  

Features Inside this Issue … Adult Ministries ........................................ 9 Care Ministry ............................................ 6 Children’s News ..................................... 10 Contemplative Corner ........................... 11 Council Corner .......................................... 3 Family Ministries ..................................... 5 Lenten Activities ...................................... 4 Memorials & Honorariums .................... 11 Missions.................................................. 15 Music & Arts ............................................. 8 New Members ......................................... 14 Our Church Family .................................... 6 UMW News .............................................. 13 Youth Ministries ....................................... 5

The Trinity Pulpit

The March 2014The March 2014 Recognize a Trinity member with a career in show biz? See page 7.

The Chuck Cassey Singers from the Jimmy Dean Show, 1963

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In its first meeting after last month’s Church Confer-ence, the campaign steering team chose a meaningful theme for the effort to raise $2.5 million. The team unani-mously and enthusiastically chose We’re Here for Life. The team agreed on the theme as it:

— Builds on the 2009-2012 campaign theme, We’re Here for Good.

— Emphasizes the community dimension (“We”).

— Declares a focal point (“Here”).

— Celebrates the “Life” dimensions of the campaign:

The lives of children, youth, adults, and guests who are welcomed and served in the Plaza Build-ing six to seven days a week.

The lives of our local neighbors who will be fed, educated, and enriched through the Metro Care-Ring Hunger Relief Center.

The lives of global neighbors – primarily children and women – who will be saved through the Imagine No Malaria effort.

Here is a projected calendar of the We’re Here for Life campaign:

March Campaign preparations

March 9 Dedication of Steering Team

April Advance Gift Gatherings

April 27 Launch Sunday/Packet Distribution

May Mailings, Meetings, Messages

May 18 Celebration Sunday/Receive Commitments June 1 Three-year giving period begins

Capital Campaign Theme and Schedule Announced

Immediately following the congregation’s approval on Feb. 16 of a proposal to raise funds for the Plaza Building mission station renovation and two major offsite missions, a team of committed leaders met for the first time to organize and begin preparing for the campaign to begin in April.

The team will work with Generis consultant Gerald Farley to plan, prepare, and provide leadership for the campaign. Gerald worked with Trinity in two other highly successful “three-year, over-and-above” giving campaigns in the past dozen years. To meet Gerald and learn more about his firm and generosity focus, visit generis.com.

The following church and staff members have stepped up to offer their time, skill, and experience to lead the campaign to fund the Plaza Building Initiative and Mission Tithe this spring:

Campaign Co-Chairs: Don and Brenda Lewis, Jim and Scotty Wilkins

Campaign Director: Dave Licko

Campaign Events Director: Rhonda Wyche

Trinity Council Representative: Lynn Willcockson

Campaign Administrator: Juli Van Hooser

Communications Director: Erin Acheson

Communications Team: Lara Davies, Jim Utzinger

Worship Director: Judith Mitchell

Spiritual Formation Directors: Tim and Julie Mueller, Kyle and Andrea Evashevski

Prayer Directors: Nancy and Arlen McFaddin

Vision Leader: Pastor Michael Dent

The campaign team will be presented and dedicated in worship on Sunday, March 9, at the 11:00 service.

Mission Campaign Leadership at work

Wesleyan Breakfast Club Join the Wesleyan Breakfast Club at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 7

at Hot Cakes Restaurant, 1400 E. 18th Avenue. Diana Huerta and Gary Curtis will be speaking about Diana’s experience as a Delegate to the General Conference and how the General Conference fits in the overall structure of the United Methodist Church.

All are welcome!!

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By Lorraine Knitt Trinity Council

Chairperson

Council CornerCouncil Corner

Lent is the perfect time to reflect on our relationship with God. It is a dedicated part of the year designed to help us step back and focus on our spiritual life. Most people associate Lent with prayer and fasting. However, in our quick-paced world, that can be easier said than done. It’s often challenging to take the time needed for prayer and reflection.

Regardless of how much or little time you have this Lent, Trinity has several offerings to help you enhance and deepen your spiritual journey. Forty-eight different members contributed to our Lenten Devotional Book.

Trinity will have Lenten small groups, Contemplative Spirituality, special choir and organ offerings from our children and adults, as well as Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services. Careful planning has been put into each of these offerings, and they are sure to enrich this special time.

In closing, I thought I would share a reflection from pastor and author William A. Ward. May this reflection help bring the power of the positive into your Lenten journey, and may we all become better followers of our most beloved God.

Feast vs. Fast This Lent: • Fast from judging others; feast on the Christ dwelling in them. • Fast from emphasis on differences; feast on the unity of life. • Fast from apparent darkness; feast on the reality of light. • Fast from thoughts of illness; feast on the healing power of God. • Fast from words that pollute; feast on phrases that purify. • Fast from discontent; feast on gratitude. • Fast from anger; feast on patience. • Fast from pessimism; feast on optimism. • Fast from worry; feast on divine order. • Fast from complaining; feast on appreciation. • Fast from negatives; feast on affirmatives. • Fast from unrelenting pressures; feast on unceasing prayer. • Fast from hostility; feast on non-resistance. • Fast from bitterness; feast on forgiveness. • Fast from self-concern; feast on compassion for others. • Fast from personal anxiety; feast on eternal truth. • Fast from discouragements; feast on hope. • Fast from facts that depress; feast on verities that uplift. • Fast from lethargy; feast on enthusiasm. • Fast from thoughts that weaken; feast on promises that inspire. • Fast from shadows of sorrow; feast on the sunlight of serenity. • Fast from idle gossip; feast on purposeful silence. • Fast from problems that overwhelm; feast on prayer that undergirds.

— William Arthur Ward (American author, teacher and pastor, 1921-1994)

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The 2014 Lenten Devotional Book is Ready!

The 2014 Lenten Devotional Book will be available the week of Sunday, March 2. Please pick up your copy in the church office, Trinity Café, or in the Sanctuary after worship. To offset the cost of printing, a $5 donation is suggested.

This Trinity Devotional Book was written and produced entirely by our Trinity church family and includes truly amazing and thought-provoking reflections on the topic of HOLY QUESTIONS. Each devotion will add meaning to your Lenten Journey. Thank you to the fifty-one people who submitted devotions this year, including two children and five youth! And thanks to the editorial and production team of Susan Long, Lorraine Knitt and Jim Feickert for creating this meaningful Lenten resource. Please remember to thank those who contributed and share with them what their devotions meant to you.

Neighborhood Study Groups for Reflection and Fellowship Begin March 9

Beginning March 9, Trinity Adult Ministries Council will offer multiple neighborhood small groups through the six weeks of Lent. Each 90-minute gathering will include fellowship, food and conversation reflecting on the theme “Questions God Asks Us.” Sample questions include: What are you looking for? What are you doing here? Do you want to get well? (Resource book by Trevor Hudson, Questions God Asks Us, is available for purchase in Trinity Café or the church office.)

Register for a small group in your neighborhood by visiting the Adult Ministries table in Trinity Café Sunday mornings or by registering on the Trinity website: www.trinityumc.org

A special Meet and Greet is scheduled for Sunday, March 2, in Trinity Café from 12:15-12:45 p.m. to be introduced to other participants, as well as to receive specific directions to the home of the host.

Questions about the groups? Contact Rev. Linda C. Marshall, lmarshall@trinityumc.org.

March 5, Ash Wednesday, at Trinity

7:30-9 a.m. Prayer, Contemplation, Imposition of Ashes in the Sanctuary

11:45 a.m. to Prayer, Contemplation, 12:15 p.m. Imposition of Ashes in Stiles Chapel

6:30-7:15 p.m. Traditional Ash Wednesday Worship Service in the Sanctuary – Jasper Peters preaching

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March will be a busy time for Family Ministries. Please make a special note of how the month will look:

HOMEBUILDERS CLASS

Sunday, March 2 – Final week of series on TRANSITIONS

Sunday, March 9 – Begin Lenten Study using book Questions God Asks Us (available for purchase in class and in the church office)

Weekend of March 14-16 – FAMILY CAMP

Sundays, March 23 through April 13 – Lenten Study

HOMEBUILDERS On Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m.

in rooms 8 and 11 in the Atrium, a group of between 30 and 40 partnered and single parents meets in

Homebuilders class to enjoy a time of fellowship and teaching. Although we sometimes address parent-related topics, we spend the majority of our time studying the Bible, discussing spiritually related books and issues, and simply enjoying the company of other parents.

FAMILY CAMP

Our third annual Family Camp for parent/grandparents with kids is scheduled for the weekend of March 14-16 at John Wesley Ranch nestled on the back of Pikes Peak and just outside the town of Divide, Colo-rado. Throughout the weekend, we Trinity families will embark on cele-brating the family as a team, encour-aging family gathering around the din-ner table as Jesus modeled, preparing food and cleaning up together and

enjoying the snow, wood burning fire-place, tubing hill and God’s creation.

Cost for the weekend is $85. Schol-arships are always available. Register on the Trinity web site at www.trinityumc.org. Questions or con-cerns? Please contact Kathy Gibb or Wayne Brown at kgibb@trinityumc.org or wbrown@trinityumc.org.

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS (W.E.B.) During the various children and

youth music programs, parents meet in the north parlor around 5:45 p.m. for what we call our informal W.E.B. (Wednesday Evenings at the Beach) gathering. Discussions are wide-ranging and tend to be more personal in nature – often focusing on that week’s particular challenges in parent-ing. Bring a dinner with you if you like.

Family MinistriesFamily Ministries

Youth Sunday School Senior High Youth meet in Room 1-12 from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Confirmation (Middle High Sunday School), for all middle school youth and any high school youth who have not been confirmed, meets in the Youth Room (1-3) from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Ichthus…Youth group for grades 6-12 meets the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month!

Middle and Senior High Youth meet together at Trinity from 12:30-2:30 p.m. for lunch, games, devotions, music and awesome group-building time. This is a great time for all the youth to get to know one another and grow together on their faith journey. We meet March 9 for regular Ichthus. March 23 is our pool party, so please plan to meet in the Youth Room at 12:15 p.m., and we will return to Trinity at 3:30 p.m. Please bring $5 for pizza.

Summer 2013 - Denver Dive Denver Dive Middle High Mission is July 7-9, 2014. This is a mission experience for youth

currently in grades 6 and 7. Youth will have hands-on opportunities to reach out to their neighbors here in Denver. We will volunteer at the Olin Hotel, Project Angel Heart, Metro CareRing and more. Registrations are due March 23. (Early Bird is due March 16.)

If you have any questions about Youth Ministries at Trinity, please call Cami or Emma at 303-839-1493 Ext. 32.

Youth MinistriesYouth Ministries

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We celebrate the lives of several Trinity members: Ellie Lindecrantz entered eternal life on Jan. 31, and we remember in prayer her husband Lee “Lindy”; Merlyn Gilbert entered eternal life on Feb. 8, and we remember in prayer his wife Joan and daughters Joy McMullan and Kim Nohava; and Vivian Vernon entered eternal life on Feb. 13. We remember Lauretta Lundquist in the death of her uncle, and Julie Mueller and family in the death of her brother. We celebrate the birth of Matthew Alexander to Mark and Lesly Ely on Feb. 1. Our Family Serving Overseas

Please update your church family on your loved ones! Have any of those listed below returned home? How are you and your family faring? Please send any updates to Lee Anderson at the contact information listed below.

We keep in our prayers these brave men and women serving overseas in the Armed Forces, and their families: Family of Trinity Members

Major Bradley Matthew May, U.S. Navy, son of Tom and Carolyn May

Petty Officer 2nd Class Wes Cody, U.S. Navy, son-in-law of Clark & Ann Rheem

PFC Krystal Wright, U.S. Army, niece of Darlene & John Medlin

Lt. Daniel Ford, U.S. Navy, son of Michael and Joanne Ford

2Lt Tristan Felchlin, grandson of Joan & Jack Leimkuhler

Sgt. Preston Linger, U.S. Army, son of Kathy and Dan Linger If you would like to have a family member placed on our prayer chain and listed in the monthly Vision, or if you have any updates on these loved ones listed here, please contact Lee Anderson at 303-839-1493 x11 or landerson@trinityumc.org.

Our Church FamilyOur Church Family

Living with Loss In today’s busy world, where it is often difficult to talk about grief and

loss, many wonder where to turn for support, or how to help a hurting friend when you just don’t know what to say. Living with Loss is a workshop for grievers and supporters alike. Participants will learn about the grieving process and gain tools to manage their own grief or to support someone else as they journey through their grief process, and are invited…but not required…to share their personal experiences. Workshop leader Bonnie Bingham, Chair of Trinity’s Bereavement Ministry, helps create a safe and supportive environment where participants can be part of a community of those traveling a similar journey.

There is no fee to attend, but registration is requested. Childcare is available upon request. Light lunch is provided. When: Saturday, March 15, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Where: Trinity Conference Room Contact: Lee Anderson at landerson@trinityumc.org or 303-839-1493 ext. 11;

please register to ensure your space.

Care MinistryCare Ministry

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If you missed the Intervals of Joy class on Feb. 2, you missed hear-ing Tom Kampman talk about his fascinating career in vocal music. Interspersed with playing a few cuts from his record collection, and circulating many photos, he led us through one era after an-other of his life. It was a real treat to hear his work and listen to his show biz memories.

Tom broke into professional show business in 1956 by singing in the chorus of summer stock theaters in Indian-apolis and, in 1957-58, singing with the St. Louis Muni-cipal Opera. He was working on his Masters in voice at Indiana University. The biggest headliner star was Bob Hope, who reprised his role in the musical “Roberta.”

Next he moved to New York City and joined the “National Chorus of America,” an ensemble of 50 that toured the country with high-quality classical and Ameri-can folk music. Unfortunately it lasted only one season.

The next phase of his career was with Fred Waring’s Pennsylvanians. It was the late 50s, and Tom’s first tour was a ten-week, coast-to-coast trip ending in Las Vegas. At one time, the Pennsylvanians sang at the White House for Pres. Eisenhower, who was honoring Sean O’Kelley, president of Ireland. A second gig for Eisenhower was for Nikita Khrushchev and a group of Communist leaders. They performed in the East Room, and Tom felt honored to be part of singing for such important world figures.

Tom’s time with the Pennsylvanians ended when he successfully auditioned for the Ray Charles Singers on the Perry Como Show [Note: No relation to Ray Charles of “Georgia on My Mind” fame.] A group of 12 men and eight women, they performed by themselves but usually backed up the great velvet-voiced Perry. If you remember the “Kraft Music Hall,” Tom’s chorus was able to perform with Bing Crosby, Betty Grable, Anne Bancroft, Dennis Weaver, George Burns, and Jimmy Durante, among others. The Como schedule allowed Tom to back up other stars in recording sessions, plus on other TV shows, such as Bobby Darin and Kate Smith.

There was time for classical work, too, with the Schola Cantorum, a professional chorus that worked with the New York Philharmonic when Leonard Bernstein was the conductor. Whenever a classical chorus was needed, Schola got the call.

After three years with Perry Como, Tom joined two others to make a jazz trio named “The Group.” They played in night clubs, including the famous Birdland in New York City. They sang on the Johnny Carson Show, and Johnny liked their sound so much, he asked them

back several times. Tom has kept a personal letter of thanks from Johnny in his memorabilia. Johnny even wrote the liner notes for the trio’s second album. The trio sang on the Shari Lewis Show and performed in a Phyllis Diller special. All this time, they were recording albums. They were three juvenile delinquents in “Ten Girls Ago,” with Buster Keaton [an all-out idol of Tom’s], Bert Lahr, and Dion of the Belmonts.

When rock and roll, The Beatles, and folk music made

work hard to find for a jazz trio, Tom began to work with the Jimmy Dean Show, singing with the Chuck Cassey Singers. Now he learned to like country music! Tom also ran Jimmy’s music publishing business and directed his eight-man back-up group called “The Cimarron Singers.”

In 1968, Tom and Willa with their three children, a parakeet, and a dachshund moved to Denver, where Tom worked as music director, singer, arranger, and composer at Carousel Productions in Edgewater. He also directed and sang lead in a male quartet at Olinger Funeral Home, performing in about 5,000 services over eight years. The Kampmans came to Trinity in 1969.

What a bundle of talent we have singing tenor in our Chancel Choir every Sunday morning. Tom, we appreciate you and the many compositions you have prepared for our services. Your career has been terrific! Keep on composing and keep on singing! — Carol Feickert

[Note: Intervals of Joy class is open to everyone. The list of presenters is printed in the Vision each month. Come and meet these fascinating people in our midst!]

Tom Kampman Reflects on His Life in Show BusinessTom Kampman Reflects on His Life in Show Business

“The Group” on the set of a movie “Ten Girls Ago” with Buster  Keaton, Eddy Foy  Jr., and Bert Lahr. Tom stands on the right. 

Tom at the podium on Feb. 2. 

“The Group,” Tom’s jazz trio. Tom is on  the right. 

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Henri Pourtau Recital On Sunday, March 2 at 2 p.m., organist Henri Pourtau, Director of Music at the Notre Dame de Bon Voyage Church in Cannes, France, will present an organ recital in memory of his student, Vicki Bartel. Vicki conducted choirs and served as organist and accompanist for several Denver churches and choral

groups, including Parker United Methodist Church, St. Andrew United Methodist Church, the Littleton Chorale and the Cherry Creek Chorale. She also sang in the Trinity United Methodist Church Choir.

Mr. Pourtau will perform works by Johann Sebastian Bach, including Pièce d’Orgue in G, BWV 572, and Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele, BWV 654, as well as Louis Vierne’s 3rd Symphony. Judith Mitchell will also sing the soprano solos in two works by composer Ste-phen Nicolay, Lux aeterna and his world premiere set-ting of Ave Maria. The performance is free and contribu-tion opportunities to support pancreatic cancer research will be available. For more information, visit www.concertforvicki.com or www.trinityumc.org.

The Artist’s Way Trinity’s Music & Arts Ministry is pleased to offer the

third course in The Artist’s Way series, Finding Water, The Art of Perseverance by Julia Cameron. Based on Cameron’s philosophy that creativity is a divine and spiritual practice, the student of the techniques in her Artist’s Way books begins to see how creativity is inher-ent in all of us. Finding Water focuses on uncovering resources from within ourselves and in our circles of community that support, nurture and empower us at any stage of discovering, recovering or developing our creative calling. Facilitated by Linda Sperber, the 12-week course will be held Tuesday evenings from 6-8 p.m. beginning March 4. The cost of the course is $125. Contact Judith Mitchell to register or for more information at jmitchell@trinityumc.org. Trinity to Host Children’s Music Festival and Concert

On March 8, the choir from St. Elizabeth’s School in Denver, under the direction of Jackie Ives, will be joining Trinity’s Joyful Voices Primary and Intermediate Choirs and Genesis Ringers for Soaring in Song, a Children’s Music Festival and Concert. The day will in-clude a variety of music-making experiences – both choral and instrumental, opportunities for fellowship, and work with clinician Judith Mitchell to prepare combined pieces to be presented at an afternoon concert. Please join us for our free concert in Trinity’s

Sanctuary at 2 p.m. Treat yourself to the musical gifts and joyful spirits our children have to offer!

AGO Concert of Organ and Choral Music, March 29 & 30

Trinity’s Chancel Choir will be joining the choir from First Plymouth Congregational Church for a unique musical event – A Concert of Organ and Choral Music presented by the Denver Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. The free concert will be presented twice: first, at First Plymouth Congregational Church on Saturday, March 29 at 7 p.m.; and again at Trinity on Sunday, March 30 at 2 p.m. Judith Mitchell and Frank Perko will direct the mass choir in a program of glorious choral selections; and Ben Ehrlich, Norman Sutphin and Frank Perko will perform at the organ. Mark your calendars for this grand celebration of organ and choral music.

Music & ArtsMusic & Arts

Continued on page 9 

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Primetimers Tour the Denver Art Museum with Docent Rev. Darrell Mount

Primetimers (those retired or thinking about retirement) are invited to gather for lunch on Tuesday, March 11, fol-lowed by a complete tour of the Denver Art Museum, led by Rev. Darrell Mount at 1 p.m. Space is limited so contact Kay Norman, kayn1954@comcast.net or 720-353-4912 by March 4 to reserve your place on the tour. Cost is $6 per person plus no-host lunch at a nearby restaurant. The D.A.M. tour will include reflecting upon the current exhibition: Nature as Muse: Impressionist Landscapes. It features the impressionist masterworks that Denver-based philanthropist Frederic C. Hamilton, the mu-seum’s Chairman Emeritus, bequeathed in January 2014 from his private collection—the largest gift ever given to the museum. It displays the stunning work of nineteenth-century impressionist artists, including Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot, Camille Pissarro, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Alfred Sisley.

Trinity Quilters Trinity Quilters meet at 9 a.m. on the second

Saturday of the month at the church. We love to have new participants at our meetings. It is not necessary to be an experienced quilter, or even a new quilter to join in. For March, we will be working on confirmation squares, and

we will provide all the necessary materials and instruction to complete them. Plan on coming to our meetings for a morning of fun and fellowship!!

Spring Women’s Retreat at Four Mile Historic Park, April 26

Welcome to GRACE CAFÉ is the theme for the 2014 Spring Women’s Retreat on Saturday, April 26. Trinity women and friends are invited to enjoy the leadership of Rev. Nan Chizmar as she helps participants reflect upon and discover their hidden wholeness*. Registration opens late March. Questions? Contact Design Team members: Rev. Nan Chizmar, Claudia Jones, Kathy Price, Sherry Valentic, Susan Long, Nita diPierro or Rev. Linda Marshall.

*Grace Café is based upon the book Hidden Wholeness & Journey toward and Undivided Life by Parker Palmer.

Adult MinistriesAdult Ministries

Intervals of Joy Topics for March March brings our second community engagement

collaboration with Dr. Trudi Wright’s musical theater students from Regis University, as well as an opportu-nity to hear of the artistic journey of young organist and Trinity member, Bryan Dunnewald. Here is the line-up:

SESSION 10: Carousel – A Viewing (March 2 & 9) Before students from Dr. Trudi Wright’s American

Musical Theater class come to teach IOJ sessions on Rogers and Hammerstein’s beloved Carousel, join us for a screening! We will be viewing the 2013 staged version, which was featured on PBS. (One of Dr. Wright’s best friends was in the chorus AND this program was nominated for an Emmy!!) Popcorn, anyone?

SESSION 11: Bryan Dunnewald: Reflections of a Young Artist (March 16)

Bryan Dunnewald talks about his journey as an organist and where it is leading him. Also discussed will

be the process of composing. We will be performing one of his pieces in the future. Bryan is a sensitive and passionate artist, and it will be a great treat to be able to hear about his activities and also about his heart.

SESSION 12: Carousel – An In-depth Look (March 23, 30, April 6 & 13)

Over this four-week session, join small groups of teaching students from Regis as they lead us through lessons, discussions, and engaging activities about Rogers and Hammerstein’s Carousel. Connections between the music, script, history, culture, and spiritu-ality will be made. The more participation we can get from Trinity members, the richer the experience will be for this group of college learners. Please consider joining us for this important community engagement event!

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Save the date for: Vaca on Bible School  June 23 – 27, 2014 

9:30‐1 p.m. daily 

For children four years old through  those presently in fi h grade 

Trinity United Methodist Church invites all children ages four through having completed fifth grade to gear up at “Workshop of Wonders: Imagine and Build with God” Vacation Bible School. Children are invited to explore and experience how the ordinary becomes extraordinary with God!! The fun begins Monday, June 23, through Friday, June 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily.

Our adventure includes music that will “wow” your ears, interactive Bible stories, super science, cool crafts, learning about Habitat for Humanity, delicious snacks, great games and lunch. You can register on Trinity’s website starting March 5.

Cost for the week is $40. Scholarships are always available by contacting Kathy Gibb at kgibb@trinityumc.org or 303-839-1493 ext. 22.

Children’s NewsChildren’s News

Burrito Breakfast on March 16

The youth serve their famous burritos the third Sunday of each month in Trinity Café from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. to help raise funds for the 2014 summer mission trips here in Denver; to Pine Ridge, South Dakota; and to rural Guatemala. Come have breakfast with your Trinity friends and help make youth missions possible.

Thank you for your support!

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Contemplative CornerContemplative Corner

Memorials & Honorariums January 2013

Honorarium Gift made to Second Century Foundation for Shirley Ward as Trinity’s nominee for the Metropolitan District’s Quiet Disciple

Award by Marilyn and Rowlie Wimmer.

If you would like to make a memorial or designated gift, please contact

Fred Lyons at (303) 839-1493, x30.

Reflection on The Rule of St. Benedict

In the Preface of The Rule of St. Benedict in English, written by Rev. Timothy Fry O.S.B. of St. Benedict’s Abbey in Atchison, Kansas, he states, “St. Benedict wrote his Rule primarily for monks, but its sound principles for working together and living together have proved rele-vant to people of all classes of society through fifteen hundred years.”

St. Benedict (480-547 CE) founded a monastery about 80 miles south of Rome, and except for this fact and his book, little else is known about him. But by studying the Rule, Rev. Fry describes St. Benedict as a keen observer of human nature, a person who sought a spirit of willingness and sincerity, and also one that respected the freedom of people while showing a humane approach to personal relationships.

Even Pope St. Gregory the Great (Pope from 590-604 CE) depicted St. Benedict as “A man of God” and commended the Rule for, “its discretion and lucidity of style.” Those traits are the reason many people around the world try to incorporate those same rules into their lives today and why on Sunday mornings, in Stiles Chapel at Trinity United Methodist Church, The Rule of St. Benedict is studied in conjunction with The Rule of Benedict: A Spirituality for the 21st Century written by Joan Chittister; a source that helps us translate how the Rule can be applied to our everyday lives.

Few documents have the attributes that allow them to be used as references for making our lives a little better, nearly fifteen hundred years after their origin, and all written by a man who believed, “The love of Christ must come before all else.” — Joy Harvey

Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Chapel, we practice Centering Prayer each week, as well as other prayer practices such as Lectio Divina and contemplative journaling in the group setting. We are currently watching Richard Rohr on DVD, followed by reflection time.

Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the Chapel, we are learning from the Rule of Benedict and practicing the ancient prayer practice of Lectio Divina. This is a time of quiet prayer for those looking for peace and contemplation.

Contact Cami Twilling, ctwilling@trinityumc.org, or 303-839-1493 x32.

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Reflections on the Value of 9Health Fair

Chris was a 25 year-old recent college graduate starting a new career. Like many young people, she had a good job that did not provide health insurance. She had not seen a doctor for several years because she was never sick. However, her mother had been asking her repeatedly to attend 9Health Fair for the free pap exam. Chris finally relented and went to her neighborhood health fair where the exam was done by the volunteer Nurse Practitioner. A week later Chris received a phone call from a Registered Nurse at 9Health Fair who informed her that the lab results from her exam had been suspicious. The nurse helped Chris schedule further evaluation at a local clinic. She now receives follow-up exams every six months as part of a medical study. A potentially serious problem was identified, further evaluated, and is now under control because Chris took time to “Own Your Health” at 9Health Fair.

The 35th annual 9Health Fair season will be here soon, with over 60 sites in the metropolitan area. The goal is to promote health awareness and encourage individuals to assume responsibility for their own health. Take advantage of this opportunity! For information about the more than 20 free and low-cost medical screenings available, call 303-698-4455 or visit www.9healthfair.org

Don’t miss these downtown Denver fairs:

Friday, April 11, and Saturday, April 12, Pepsi Center (Express Fair), 7 – 11:30 a.m.

Friday, May 2, Trinity Church at Downtown YMCA, 7 a.m. – noon

Sunday, May 4, Colorado Convention Center, 7 a.m. – noon

One Great Hour of Sharing Offering - Mission Sunday, March 30

On March 30, Mission Sunday, Trinity joins United Methodists worldwide in receiving a special offering through One Great Hour of Sharing to support humanitarian aid through the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). Gifts to this offering underwrite UMCOR’s “costs of doing business.” That helps UMCOR keep its promise that 100 percent of every other gift you make to a specific UMCOR project can be spent on that project – not on home office costs.

UMCOR is a good steward of God’s gifts. Offering gifts over and above those used to cover administrative costs are channeled where they’re most needed. UMCOR’s specialized ministries – responding in disaster, fighting hunger, alleviating poverty, providing relief supplies around the world, and offering hospitality to immigrants and refugees – all assist the most vulnerable people whose need is greatest.

Your gifts mean that UMCOR is right there with hardworking families, people who are affected by storms or war, disaster or disease.

“The One Great Hour of Sharing offering on March 30 provides for those basic needs that make the rest of UMCOR’s work possible,” said the Rev. Sam W. Dixon, former Deputy General Secretary of UMCOR. “Without this offering so much of what UMCOR does to bring hope and healing to the world could not happen.”

The compassion of Jesus makes all things new. As Christians we’re called to do the same: to offer the hands, the heart and the hope of the church wherever people are suffering. Your gifts to the One Great Hour of Sharing, channeled through UMCOR, enable the church to answer that call.

As we approach this special offering please prayerfully consider making a generous gift to One Great Hour of Sharing.

See page 15 for more information on Mission Sunday.

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Trinity United Methodist WomenTrinity United Methodist Women

Remembering Vivian Trinity UMW members are deeply saddened

by the death of Vivian Vernon on Feb. 12. Vivian, a long-time member of UMW, was treasurer of the unit for many years and was instrumental in start-ing the annual Christmas tradition of tea at the Brown Palace. She sold grocery cards to benefit the missions of UMW and considered that her personal mission. Even after she was unable to attend meet-ings, she continued this project and, with the help of her son Keith, did so up to and including last month. Vivian and Keith were awarded UMW Special Mission Recognition pins for this project in 2012. A memorial service will be held Sunday, March 23, at 2 p.m. at Trinity UMC.

New Books in the UMW Library Five new books have been added to the UMW

Library, one for each of the five categories of the Reading Program. They are On This Spirit Walk by Henrietta Mann and Anita Phillips (Education for Mission); Women, Spirituality, and Transformative Leadership by Kathe Schaaf, Kay Lindahl, Kathleen S. Hurty and Guo Cheen (Leadership Development); Small Things with Great Love by Margot Starbuck (Nurturing for Community); Dear White America by Tim Wise (Social Action); and You’re Already Amazing by Holley Gerth (Spiritual Growth).

Meetings Calendar Trinity UMW Leadership Team will meet March 3

at 6 p.m. in the Conference Room. Any interested mem-ber may attend this meeting, during which most of the UMW business is done so that the UMW meetings may concentrate on program.

Miriam Circle will meet Monday, March 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room. The program will be “The UMW Reading Program” and may include some book reports.

Book Circle will meet Tuesday, March 11, at 10 a.m. at Adelaide Murray’s, 2500 Cherry Creek S. Dr. #519. The book to be discussed this month is The Queen Took The Train by William Kuhn.

Deborah Circle will meet Tuesday, March 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the South Parlor. Program to be announced.

Visitors are welcome at all UMW meetings.

Spiritual Growth Opportunities Metropolitan District UMW invite you to their

“Spiritual Day Apart” at Mother Cabrini Shrine, Saturday, March 29, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Retreat leader is Rev. Teresa Benedett-Farmer, spiritual director and retired United Methodist pastor. Cost is $5 registration fee; optional catered lunch is an additional $10. (You may bring a sack lunch.) Registra-tion forms are available near the UMW book library cart on Sundays and are due by March 15.

Registration forms are also available for the Rocky Mountain Conference UMW “Spiritual Life Retreat” and “Limitless Future” (for young women ages 12-30) at the YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park, May 2-4, 2014. The theme is “Nurturing the Sacred Center” led by Rev. Margaret Gillikin, First UMC in Salida, Colorado, and Rev. Stephanie Price, Hope UMC, Greenwood Village. “This spring, take time to nurture the sacred within you and the communities you are part of. Dive deep into these spiritual practices and dream together of how the wisdom of the past can lead us into the future with hope.”

Early registration is $50; after April 1, $65. Cost for room and meal accommodations vary depending on number in room and length of stay. Some scholarships are available.

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Luke and Julie Siekmeier have attended Trinity with their children for several years. Luke is a Graphic Designer with Staples and Julie is a Market Research Man‐ager for Kaiser. They join Trinity by letter of transfer from Sudbury UMC in Sudbury, Massachusetts.    

Welcome, New Members!Welcome, New Members!

Paige and Phil Szajnuk (left) join by letter of transfer; Phil transfers from Country Club UMC in Kansas City, Missouri; and Paige, from Blue Valley Baptist Church in Overland Park, Kansas. Phil is a  retired Choral Music Director and Paige is a Clinical Laboratory  Scientist for Quest Diagnostics. Both sing in the Chancel Choir.   

Del and Paula Pakiser (right) learned about Trinity through joining the Music Program. Del is a native of Denver and joins by profession of faith. Paula has been in Denver for fifty years and joins by letter of transfer from Crossroads Church. Both are retired. Paula is interested in Missions and United Methodist Women. 

Kristi Kinnison joins by letter of transfer from Wheat Ridge UMC. Kristi is the Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain United Meth‐odist Foundation. The Rocky Mountain United Methodist Foundation supports churches, agencies, and individuals in their efforts to be faithful stewards of their financial resources. She and her daughter Sarah have been part 

of our congregation for some time. Sarah is part of the current confirmation class. 

Amy and Brian Miller join Trinity by profession of faith. Brian is a Denver native and was baptized here with his brother and cousin in the mid 1980s. Brian is the retail coordinator for Coors and CO. Amy grew up in South Dakota and moved here in 2008. She is the Care Consultation Manager of the Alzhei‐mer’s Association. Brian and Amy join by profession of faith. 

Allan and Suzana Talusan have  been attending Trinity for many years.  Allan was born in Manila and grew up 

in New York City. He is creative  director at the Denver Post. Suzana  

is a Denver native and business analyst at Sprint. Their daughter Kalista is also in the current confirmation class. 

Both Suzana and Allan join by  profession of faith.  

Tyler and Ricci McManaman discovered Trinity  while driving by. When they got home, they looked  

up the church online. Ricci grew up in Norman, Oklahoma and is the Program Coordinator at Children’s Hospital. 

Tyler is Project Manager and Estimator at Saunders Construction. In our class they shared the story of the renewal of their faith. Their son Declan was born 

in June. Several months later they learned that he would need neuro‐

surgery. Facing this critical event they called on friends to come and pray with them. More than 30 shared a time of prayer together with Ricci and Tyler and Declan. This crisis spurred them to find a community of faith where they and Declan could find spiritual support and could build their faith together. Both Ricci and Tyler join by 

profession of faith.  

Nataly Mordy would like to be involved in Trinity in the areas of Bible Study, community service, and Fellowship events. She is a Project Manager for Oppen‐heimer Funds. Nataly joins by profession of faith. 

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Annual Mission Fair Trinity’s Outreach Mission Committee has

planned a morning of inspiration and information on Mission Sunday, March 30. A Mission Fair will be held in Trinity Café from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The goal of the fair is to introduce you to the many outreach programs available at Trinity.

Trinity’s Mission Outreach opportunities will be featured throughout fellowship hall. You are invited to pick up the new Local and Global Mission Outreach Catalogue and a floor plan showing the location of each of the missions. We encourage you to explore the booths and learn more about the outreach opportunities offered.

As Trinity members, we are committed to providing our prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness. Thank you for your discipleship. We hope that this informational and inspirational event will engage us all in a vision of mission.

Trinity Mission CommitteeTrinity Mission Committee

Rev. Jim Gulley Preaches on Mission Sunday, March 30 On January 12, 2010, when the earthquake hit, Jim was trapped along with five colleagues in the lobby of the Hotel Montana in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The earthquake killed at least 218,000 people and left 1.5 million homeless.

An ordained United Methodist minister and agricultural devel-opment specialist, Jim Gulley has been a missionary, pastor, teacher, trainer, program manager and evaluator within church, government and non-government organizations. Jim currently serves as a consultant on agriculture and community development

with the United Methodist Committee on Relief and General Board of Global Ministries in Cambodia and Haiti.

Rev. Jim Gulley and his wife frequently worship with us at Trinity. He will return to our pulpit Sunday, March 30, to bring a message of hope and outreach through mission ministry.

Sunday Schedule: Informal Worship

8:15 a.m. (Sanctuary)

Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. (Sanctuary)

Sunday School for adults and

children at 9:30 a.m.

Church Office Hours: Monday-Friday

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone: 303/839-1493 Fax: 303/839-1901

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1820 Broadway Denver, CO 80202

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THE STAFF OF TRINITY UMC

Senior Pastor Dr. Michael D. Dent

Minister of Discipleship Rev. Miriam Slejko

Minister of Nurture Rev. Linda Marshall

Director of Music and Arts Judith Mitchell

Director of Adult and Family Formation

Wayne Brown

Care Coordinator Lee Anderson

Director of Youth Ministries and

Contemplative Spirituality Cami Twilling

Director of Children’s Ministries

Kathy Gibb

Church Administrator Angie Cummins

Director of Communications Erin Acheson

Discipleship Assistant and Front Office Administrator

Jill Rampacek

Administrative Assistant to the Senior Pastor Juli Van Hooser

Finance Administrator Fred Lyons

Wedding Coordinator Laini Tompkins

Trinity Young Adults Jasper Peters

James E. Barnes Iliff Intern Dan Krause

Ministry Giving

Ministry Investments