1 Trinity Episcopal Church • 1500 State Street • Santa Barbara Ca 93101 • 805.965.7419 • www.trinitysb.org

Parishnotes

W ELCOME TO ALL VISITORS! Trinity is a place where you will find open minds, open hearts and open doors. We believe that as people of God, we can all share in God's love; a love that is inclusive, ever abundant and meant to be expressed through our action in

the world. We are delighted to have you with us and hope you will come back often. If you would like to learn more about life here at Trinity please:

Parish Notes: These pages contain information about today’s worship and our upcoming meetings and events.

Open Communion: From whatever tradition you come and wherever you are in your journey of faith, you are welcome at our table. You will find simple directions on how to participate in the worship bulletin.

Gluten-Free wafers are available, just ask when the bread is presented to you.

Prayer Ministers are available during commu-nion at the 10am service. Proceed to the back of the church to receive prayer and laying on of hands. Children & Youth: Trinity offers religious formation for ages 3½ -12 through the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program. Children gather on Sundays starting at 9am in the church school behind the sanctuary. Trinity Youth Group includes all 7th-12th graders, and meets approximately twice each month, usually on Sunday afternoons. See Parish Notes for upcoming activities.

Children at Communion: Children are brought into the church during the Offertory Hymn to join us for Holy Communion. At this point, you are welcome to gather your children from the nursery to be with you.

Nursery & Toddler care is available 9:15-11am. (Ask an usher for directions).

Fill out a Welcome CardJoin us for coffee on the Labyrinth Plaza

Visit our Welcome TableVisit our website at www.trinitysb.org

events at trinity

ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS MARKETTODAY! 9am-12:30pm

THE GIVING TREE CONTINUES THROUGH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16

See Page 7

ADVENT SERIES CONTINUES TUESDAYS, DECEMBER 11 & 18 at 7pm

See Page 7

KIDS’ NIGHT IN/PARENTS’ NIGHT OUTFRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 at 5:30pm

See Page 7

TRINITY BACKSTAGE HOLIDAY SHOW SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 at 8pm

See Page 7

THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

DECEMBER 9, 2018

The Blessed to be a Blessing Pledge Campaign is a time set apart to affirm all the ways in which God’s blessings—the life force of creation itself—flow through our faith community. It is a time set apart to celebrate the blessings of Trinity and to commit to fully funding future blessings to come.

THANK YOU FOR YOURGENEROUS RESPONSE!

WE ARE INDEED BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING!

Pledges Received: $624,490192 Renewed Pledges 11 New Pledges 203 Total Pledges Received24 Children’s Candy Pledges Received, to be donated to PATH (People Assisting the Homeless)

PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW53% of all who have pledged so far have increased their pledge!

11 people pledged to Trinity for the first time!

THANK YOU!

Pledge Goal $732,500Pledged to Date $624,490Amount Left to Raise $108,010Percentage of Goal Met 85%

(Goal to be raised by 12/31/18)

Blessings,

Andria and Brian Bargiel Campaign Co-Chairs Claude Garciacelay Senior Warden

ADVENT & CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE

See Pages 7 & 8

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our mission

As God’s people, we will share the love of God in a way that nurtures body, mind and spirit. Demonstrating God’s love for the world, we will serve a diverse population and accept one another without reservations. By including all people as one family in worship and service to God, we are all empowered and inspired by

the Spirit to continue the work of Jesus Christ.

worship ministers take note

8am Holy EucharistPreaching: The Rev. Laurel Johnston, Associate RectorPresiding: The Rev. Elizabeth A. Molitors, Rector Reader: Bob BurtnessIntercessor: Diana BuzerakLay Eucharistic Minister: Michael Neal ArnoldAcolyte: Jane HahnUshers: Mark Benson, Sarah DegenAltar Guild: Nollie Lei DawsonAudio Guild: Michael Neal Arnold

10am Holy EucharistPreaching: The Rev. Laurel Johnston, Associate RectorPresiding: The Rev. Elizabeth A. Molitors, Rector Acolytes: Zoe Thomas, Zoe Perez, Terre Sanitate, Madeline RogersPrayer Ministers: Dodie Little, Georgia Noble, Terry Walker, Nina ZimmerReaders: Clark Roof, Anne RoedgierIntercessor: Maddie ThomasLay Eucharistic Ministers: Michael Kramer, Fawzia Talbert, Anna Kokotovic, Susannah RakeUshers: Michael Dean, Dell Barden, Stephen Humphreys, Jeffrey KrutzschWelcome Team: Carol Carpenter, Inez Christensen, Robert Mann, Marlene Carroll, Drew HunterAltar Guild: Louise Fisher, Sarah McCarter, Jeannie ChristensenAudio Guild: Kate Wallace Flower Guild: Jane & Rob ForsythOrganist: Thomas JoyceChoir Director: Grey BrothersCantors: Grey Brothers, Andria Bargiel, Brian BargielCatechists: Carrrie Brothers, Amy Mathews, Mary Gibson, Betty Wenzel, Vanessa Woods, Anna Campbell, Anne Porter, Stacey Gannon, Robert Price, Deborah YoungdahlOffice Volunteers: Jessie Breytspraak, Michael Dean, Sarah Dobbs, Jane Ellison, Betty Ferry, Andrea Fritzen, MK & Jim Micallef, Kristi Wallace, Nina Zimmer

the week ahead

Sunday, December 98:00am Holy Eucharist9:00am Coffee Hour9:00am Church School9:00am Parish Nurse9:00am Alternative Christmas Market10:00am Holy Eucharist11:30am Coffee Hour11:30am Parish Nurse & Healing Touch11:30am Alternative Christmas Market4:45pm 11th Step Centering PrayerTuesday, December 117:00pm Advent Series - #2 of 3Wednesday, December 12Noon Base Community5:30pm Parish Council MeetingThursday, December 1310:30am Women’s Circle7:30pm Choir PracticeFriday, December 145:30pm Kids’ Night In/Parents’ Night

OutSaturday, December 158:00pm Trinity Backstage Holiday

ShowSunday, December 168:00am Holy Eucharist9:00am Coffee Hour9:00am Church School10:00am Holy Eucharist11:30am Coffee Hour11:30am Children’s Nativity Rehearsal4:45pm 11th Step Centering Prayer

PARISH NURSE & HEALING TOUCH TODAY. Jan Fadden, our Parish Nurse, will be available following the 8am and 10am services. Healing Touch ministers will be in the Chapel following the 10am service.

2019 BUDGET FORUM RECAPAre you asking yourself why we need to raise an additional $100,000 in pledge income for 2019?Your vestry answers why.

2019 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS$23,131 in additional expenses (a 3% increase from our 2018 budget)Here’s how that breaks down:$18,902 of the additional expenses (or 82% of this increase) is in just three areas:1. Assistant Sexton on Sunday $3,4582. Worship and Music $6,706Second of 3-year step increases in salary for our Ministers of Music and additional funding for organ and piano tuning/maintenance3. Contract Services $8,738primarily due to landscape maintenance being moved from capital project funding into our annual operating budget

The remaining $4,229 consists of overall increased costs of doing business, including a modest cost of living increase (2%) for staff.

SO WHY DO WE NEED AN ADDITIONAL $96,666 IN INCOME?The fact is that we have had a structural deficit in our budgets for the past several years. The Vestry has budgeted annually for a full time Rector and Associate Rector at appropriate salary and benefits levels. However, over the past three years, we have not had to actually pay full annual salaries and benefits to our clergy and, until recently, the Associate Rector’s salary was below diocesan standards for a church of our size. We have finished the past two years in theblack (barely) only because we have had substantial “savings” in clergy salaries and benefits. With the extension of Laurel’s contract as our Associate Rector and the arrival of Elizabeth as our full-time Rector with attendant benefits for both, we will need to bridge a $73,535 structural deficit in addition to the $23,131 in increased expenses for 2019.

Claude Garciacelay, Senior WardenMichael Dean, TreasurerJean Davis, Vestry Member

PLEDGE ENVELOPES ARE HERE!If you signed up for pledge envelopes , you may pick them up at the Welcome Table or in the office during business hours. If you would like to have pledge envelopes and you are not on the list, please sign up at the Welcome Table or contact the office.

SIGN UP TO DONATE ALTAR FLOWERS IN 2019Give in remembrance, in celebration, in honor of, or just in gratitude. Altar flowers are a wonderful way to mark an occasion. Each Sunday sign up is $60. The chart is on the Labyrinth Plaza after the services. The flower donations cover the cost of the flowers and if we do not have a donor, we will use an artificial arrangement.

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TRINITY GARDEN GUILD The Trinity Children’s Garden has come such a long way in the last few months! The Level 3 children just had the first harvest of sugar snap peas they planted! We are also growing carrots and radishes right now. Soon there will be brussels sprouts and cabbage! The children are enjoying their garden time and have been making amazing observations about the garden and its connection to our church community, as well as the bigger impact of growing food on the larger world. If you would like to get involved with our Garden Guild, contact Dorothy Poley, dorothy@creations4children.com.

Baptism, a principal sacrament of the church, is a joyous public service of initiation. The gathered community takes vows to support the newly baptized, celebrates with and welcomes them. At Trinity we baptize people of any age within regular worship services. Our next baptism is:• Sunday, January 13The Baptism Prep Class will be on Saturday, December 15 from 9-11am. For information contact: Laurel Johnston, ljohnston@trinitysb.org.

CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYERWe will be taking a hiatus until after the first of the year. Join us at the Advent series, “The Body’s Role in Spiritual Transformation,” Tuesdays, December 11 and 18 at 7-8pm in the Chancel.

While Elizabeth Hess is in the HospitalVanessa Woods Will Oversee AdventChildren and Youth ActivitiesAs we continue to pray for the restoration of health for Elizabeth Hess, the Children and Youth Ministry Team will be overseeing church school and will carry out the many CYC activities planned for Advent and Christmas. We extend our deepest thanks to the entire CYC team and to the following people serving as “point people” for the following activities:

Youth Group - Vanessa WoodsKids Night In - Mary Gibson and Robin Selzler Christmas Pageant - Dorothy Poley

Vanessa Woods can be reached at nessawoods@gmail.com or by cell at (805) 637-0201 (Texting is the best way to reach Vanessa).In expectant hope for Elizabeth and for the CYC team, thank you for your support.

In Christ’s Peace,Stephanie Perez and Mary Gibson Co-Chairs, Children and YouthElizabeth Molitors Rector

Update about Elizabeth HessPlease continue to keep Elizabeth and her family in your prayers as Elizabeth remains at Cottage Hospital in a medically induced coma following two serious brain surgeries. Elizabeth is being well cared for by the expert medical team at the hospital. As the church receives updates about changes in Elizabeth’s condition, we will share them with you. Kevin and Liam Hess, along with Elizabeth’s father, Paul Delaney, deeply appreciate your prayers and concern. For more frequent updates on Elizabeth’s progress, visit: caringbridge.org/visit/elizabethhess

CONTACT:Nursery/Toddler care, Church School ages 3–12 and Youth ages 13–18Vanessa Woods, nessawoods@gmail.com

TODAY IN THE CHURCH SCHOOL Children at Trinity meet most Sundays for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program (CGS). Since each Level of the program covers a range of ages, often several lessons are offered each Sunday, with most children taking part in only one. Today Level I will work with materials that tell the story of the Angel Gabriel’s announcement to Mary about Jesus’ birth, and reflect on the prophet Isaiah’s words about a mother who will bear an amazing child. Level II will participate in the Alternative Christmas Market. Level III will complete their preparations and help host the Alternative Christmas Market.

children and youth

YOUTH GROUP!Christmas Party: Sunday, December 23, 4-7pm at the home of Vanessa and Jim Woods.

MEET ELIZABETH ONE ON ONE!Visit the Welcome Table if you would like to sign up to meet with Elizabeth Molitors. Don’t worry — if the dates fill up, there will be more opportunites!

LOOK FOR TRINITY ON FACEBOOK AT: Trinity Episcopal Church Santa Barbara

AND INSTAGRAM: trinity_santa_barbara

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take note

Abby Selzler Catalina Carey-Pisani Christopher YoungdahlClare Carey-Pisani Eliza Selzler Elliott Cantu Evan Perez Ford Gannon Gwyneth Thomas

Children & Youth Pledgers

We apologize if you haven’t received a pledge packet. You can pick one up at the Welcome Table or go online, trinitysb.org.

If you have any corrections to your name, please contact the office.

thank you to all who have shared their blessings

Hannah Nizet Ian Price Jason Kent Johnny Kent Liam Hess Lily Nizet Maddie Thomas Mateo Carey-Pisani Max Brenninkmeyer

Minnie Brenninkmeyer Nick Price Nina Dinescu Olivia Bargiel Ruby Bargiel Shea Gannon William Gartrell Zoe Perez

Names continued on next page.

campus ministry at UCSB

St. Michael’s University Church, also known as St. Mike’s, uniquely combines a parish church and the Episcopal campus ministry in Isla Vista. Trinity parishioners have an open invitation to visit on Sunday mornings at 10:30 for a community eucharist with lively music provided by talented students and community members. St. Mike’s is located at 6586 Picasso Road, next to Hillel. For more information, visit the website at saintmikesucsb.org.

On Sunday, December 9 at 7:30pm, St. Mike’s will host the annual Interparish Lessons and Carols service, which features a choir made up of Trinity, All Saints and St. Mike’s singers, and led by Temmo Korisheli.

community

PFLAG MEETING Monday, December 10, 7pmAn Extra Helping of Support for the Holiday: How LGBTQ Families Can Thrive During the HolidaysLocation: First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu Street.Email: pflagsantabarbara@gmail.com. Website: pflagsantabarbara.org

Interfaith Vigil to Honor Victims of Gun ViolenceSunday, December 9, 5:30-6:30pmUnitarian Society, 1535 Santa Barbara St.

DRIVERS LISTOS UPDATENEW HOTLINE: 805-965-8840. Our vecinos (neighbors) can call DRIVERS LISTOS when they need a ride. We still need volunteers, not only to drive but for other jobs. Join us: our work is very necessary AND very rewarding. For information and to volunteer, call/email Molly Kellogg, 805-886-4655, or molly@foodhuntermark.com.

FLOWERS ENJOYED? MISSING VASESIf you took one of the table arrangements from our recent receptions home to enjoy, PLEASE RETURN THE VASE to the office.

HAWCs ARE GRATEFULThe parishioners who have shaped our Hunger Advocacy Working Committee’s collaboration with the Foodbank over the past four years have sustained and inspired us. The Healthy Community Pantry at Harding Elementary School would not have been established without you! If you missed the JOC Forum on Nov. 18, there’s a smoothie recipe with the history of our work on the back that is at the Welcome Table for you. Our last Trinity presence serving up smoothies at the Pantry will be Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 4-6 p.m. You’re welcome to visit.

DECEMBER DIOCESAN CONVENTIONAt the 123rd meeting of Diocesan Convention, held at the Ontario Convention Center on November 30 and December 1, elections to some 15 diocesan offices — carried out this year for the first time by electronic voting — were completed. Congratulations Michael and Gary!

Director, Corporation of the Diocese (clergy) - The Rev. Michael CorriganMember, Standing Committee (clergy) -The Rev. Canon Gary R. Hall, four-year term

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thank you to all who have shared their blessingsKokotovic, AnnaKramer, MichaelKriz, Steve & Laura ImazuKrutzsch, Jeffrey & SusanKugler, Larry & MarianneLaraway, Julia & PeterLarsen, Paul & KimLarson, John & BarbaraLittle, DodieLynn, Nancy & JimMann, RobertMarshall, LaurindaMathews, Joe & AmyMatthews, LydiaMcCarter, SarahMcNeel, Mac & Doug MooreMealy, HenryMealy, JohnMeans, Teresa & JayMicallef, Jim & MKMitchel, The Rev. Hank & MariMolitors, The Rev. ElizabethMonk, RobertMoriarty, MelissaMoriarty, PandraMountford, HelenNaples, Teresa & TimNizet, Aliza & AlexNoble, AliceNoble, GeorgiaPennino, FrankPerez, Stephanie & BobPhillips, Mandy & JeffPlummer, RJ & BeverlyPorter, Anne & Regina RodriguezPrice, Patsy & RobertRake, SusannahReifel, ElizabethRingquist, LauraRoberts, CarolynRoberts, SarahRoediger, AnneRogers, Kathleen & MadelineRogers, PhilaRoof, ClarkRorty, Max & Kate McDonaldSahyun, Irene & MelSalcido, Mary JaneSalmey, Joseph A. Sanitate, Terre & FrankSassaman, Marlene

Dean, Michael & KathrynDeCrow, MicheleDegen, SarahDelaney, PaulDobbs, SarahDraper, Dawn & JohnEllison, Dick & JaneEvans, Mary Ann & RobertFenger, EllenFenstermaker, SarahFerguson, Bill & Anita PerezFerry, Betty & SteveFisher, Art & LouiseForsyth, Jane & RobertFreitag, Marion & Jonathan JessupFulkerson, NormaGannon, John & StaceyGarciacelay, Claude & Joel Martins de SantanaGartrell, David & SusanGears, MaryGenis, Paul and MaryGibson, Stephen & MaryGibson, NathanGodfrey, Richard & KatherineGoodner, Laurie & DougGreen, ChristineGrimm, TomGunderson, Julie & PaulGuthrie, Robert & LilianHahn, Frances & RandallHahn, Jane & KenHall, Gary and KathyHawkins, Greg & RoslynHayes-Nadler, Julie & RellyHess, Kevin & Elizabeth Holley, LynnHollister, EdithHornby, Geoff & Debbie MolnarHorvath, BethHoward, Randy & AnneHowell, Barbara & JoeHromadka, William & DaleHumphreys, Stephen Hunter, DrewIsmond, MarkJaqua, Ann & David GriffinJohnston, LaurelKahler, Jerry & BethKain, Betsy & DavidKellogg, MollyKent, ArielleKenyon, GabyKnight, Nancy

Abram, Joseph A. Adams, SusanAh-Tye, Kirk & Deborah WellsAidnik, David & Catherine Jones-AidnikAlexander, JeanAllen, VerityAngulo, Teresa & TimArmbruster, Ralph & Meg BeardArnold, Michael NealAsman, Mark E. & William J. WoodAzar, Jack & LaylaBargiel, Andria & BrianBarnhouse, Mary AliceBartz, Susie & JarryBason, Carol & RobertBengtson, Vern & HannahBennett, Joan E. Benson, MarkBergquist, Jennifer & MichaelBlack, LinBoesch, ChristineBoyd, Judy & LanceBrenninkmeyer, Brian & Marisa DepalmaBreytspraak, Jessie Brothers, Grey & CarrieBrothers, Hannah RuthBrown, Megan & StewartBurtness, RobertBuzerak, DianaCampbell, John & AnnaCantu, Marc & KayeCapps, LoisCarey, MelindaCarey/Pisani, FamilyCarroll, MarleneCarty, LianaChrist, Al & ElaineChristensen, InezChristensen, JeannieClaydon, Karen & Kent CarlanderClegg, DouglasCoe, NancyBell & William BurkeCorrigan, Michael & TineCotton, JohnCox, FayeCrabtree, ChrisCrowe, AnneDavis, Jean LangeDawson, Gwen & RodgerDawson, Nollie Lei

Savage, Ed & EveSecunda, GladysSchoeff, Marie & Dane GoodmanSelzler, Robin & JoeShaw, AnneSiegel, Andy & SharonSiegel, The Rev. MarthaSimmons, Marcella & TomSingleton, Stephen & Christopher TeasleySkiold, Marilyn MacKenzieSmith, Skip & Jane DiniSmitheram, Lou & Gus PraviaSolin, Loren & LindaSpears, Carol & MarkSquier, Mid & CarolSterne, The Rev. Colleen & JimStevens, The Rev. Art & The Rev. JudyStiehl, LindaStivers, Michelle & MichaelStout, Mark & Brian MeederStuck, Norma & GlennSweda, BetsyTalbert, Fawzia Talbert, FarinaThomas, Mitchell & SarahThompson, Beth Thompson, SteveThornton, BethUrschel, PaulaWagner, Barbara & Martin ScharlemannWalker, TerryWallace, KristiWallace, KateWard, Nina & BobWarner, William & Elizabeth MacArthur Webb, Don & SallyWenzel, Pete & BettyWiggins, PhyleneWilliams, Fred and ElizabethWillis-Conger, PhilWoodhouse, MichelleWoods, James & VanessaWyatt, EleanorWylie, Dennis & Mary EllenWyman, Dave & DianeYoung, CheriYoungdahl, DeborahZimmer, Charles & NinaZimmerman, Don & SiuZonka, M. Jane

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trinity contact list

staff The Rev. Elizabeth Molitors, Rectoremolitors@trinitysb.orgThe Rev. Laurel Johnston, Associate Rectorljohnston@trinitysb.orgThe Rev. Michael Corrigan, Pastoral Associatemcorrigan@trinitysb.org, 805-570-0866Katrina Perez, Administrative Assistantoffice@trinitysb.orgHannah Ruth Brothers, Administrative Assistantoffice@trinitysb.orgCami Segna, Business Managercsegna@trinitysb.orgBetty Wenzel, Program Assistantbwenzel@trinitysb.org Elizabeth Hess, Director of Children & Youth Minis-tries ehess@trinitysb.orgGrey Brothers, Minister of Choral & Congregational Music brothers@westmont.eduThomas Joyce, Minister of Keyboard Musictjoyce@trinitysb.orgMiguel Toscano, Sextonmtoscano@trinitysb.org Jan Fadden, Parish Nurse, 805-636-2559 parish councilAdministration & Inclusion: Anne Shaw, 805-448-4606, anne.shaw09@gmail.comChildren & Youth Council: Stephanie Perez, 805-886-8784, eyedocsteph47@gmail.com and Mary Gibson, 805-570-4165, sgibson_us@yahoo.comAdult Formation: Jean Alexander, adultformation@trinitysb.orgHospitality: Marisa Brenninkmeyer, 760-914-2501, marisa@brenninkmeyer.net and Jim Terzian, 408-739-3828, jimterzian@hotmail.comJustice & Outreach: Jennifer Bergquist, 805-886-6256, jenniferbergquist@gmail.com and Art Fisher, 805-684-9389, afisher100@yahoo.comWorship: David Gartrell, 805-698-0086,gartrell@ucsb.edu and Dodie Little, 805-963-8656, dodielittle@gmail.com

vestryClaude Garciacelay, Senior Warden, garciacel@aol.comPatsy Price, Junior Warden, pstadel@gmail.comMelinda Carey, Clerk, melindacarey@cox.netMichael Dean, Treasurer, mxdean47@yahoo.comKaye Cantu, kkomenda@cox.netElaine Christ, elaine.christ@agilent.comJean Davis, jeanlangedavis@gmail.comJohn Gannon, gannonsbhs@yahoo.comSteve Kriz, steve.kriz@ucsb.eduKate McDonald, namatakogari@gmail.comMandy Phillips, mandyphillips2@gmail.comKathleen Rogers, kathmade.rogers@gmail.com

trinity contact listoctober financials

Oct 2018 Actual BudgetIncome $107,052 $56,907Expense $59,502 $64,693Year-to-DateIncome $617,497 $595,667Expense $581,321 $646,916Trinity is grateful for each financial pledge and gift supporting our programs and ministries. Because our expenses are largely predictable and our income varies from month to month, staying as current as possible is a great help to us. If at any time your circumstances change, please notify Cami Segna, our parish Business Manager.For a full statement of our income and expenses, and vestry notes, see the bulletin board in the Parish Hall building for monthly updates.

pastoral carePastoral Care Emergencies: Contact Mi-chael Corrigan at 805-570-0866 or Eliza-beth Molitors at 847-727-0862.

Hospital Visitation: If you, or a member of the parish whom you know, is going into the hospital, please notify the office so a visit can be arranged.

Homebound Visitation: If you, or a member of the parish whom you know, is homebound (long-term or short-term) and would like a visit or Communion brought to them, please contact the Pastoral Care Committee: Anne Roediger, roedigeranne@yahoo.com.

Healing Touch Prayer Ministry: If you, or someone you know, would like to receive a time of Healing Touch Prayer, please contact Nina Zimmer at 805-968-4084. Helping Hands: The purpose of Helping Hands is to provide short-term care and support for parishioners who need a little extra help due to illness or life circumstances. These volunteers do things like cook a meal, run an errand, or provide transportation. Helpers are put into a resource pool and called upon on an “as needed” basis. Mac McNeel, 805-280-2504

Prayer Shawl Ministry: Shawls are handmade by parishioners and blessed quarterly. If you or someone you know is in need of this prayer-filled comfort, please contact: Norma Stuck, 805-964-5807, normaestuck@gmail.com.

mid week worshipContemplative Prayer: A Trinity group practices various forms of Christian contemplative prayer monthly on the second Wednesday evening, 7-8pm, in the Fireside Room. For more information, talk with Art (883-8105) or Judy Stevens (698-9309).

Base Community Bible Study and Eucharist: Wednesdays, noon, in the Library. This group meets each week for Bible Study and reflects on the upcoming Sunday’s gospel lesson. It closes with an informal Eucharist.

prayers

Please remember these prayer requests during the Prayers of the

People and the week ahead.*Please Remember in Your Prayers: Anne and John Cotton, Anne French, Gladys Secunda, Don Zimmerman, Fawzia Talbert, Kathy, Nikki & Daniel Jennings, Judy Baskette, Vern & Hannah Bengtson, Tyler Gregory, Bill Beasley, Steven Hanlin, Karlie Guse, Eric Morton, The Stevens Family for Eden’s immigration hearing, Bob Ward, Judy Boyd, David Schulz, Raylene Albidrez, Quinn Sellars, Sharon and Owen, Craig L., Joe W., victims of the recent California wildfires, Elizabeth Hess and the Hess and Delaney families.Those with Long Term Illness: Margaret Marvin, Kathryn Dean, Christine Langenfeld, Miguel Mendez, Dorothy P, Christoper Dawson, Russell Cunningham, Marjory Smith, Shirley Burris, Roger West, Alex Cruz, Mark Frodesen, Andre, The Rev. Richard Graves, Travis Anderson, Quinn, Ruben Grant, Winston Filmer, Mary Pat Franco, Ana and Chris Mossaad, Shardul Panchal, Randy Howard, Judith Rose, Drew DeArmond, Nancy Campbell, Eric Morton, Lisa Skioldhanlin, Ben and Adele Peters, Loy Harris, Susan Malmgren, Rosemary L.For the departed: Brandy Nolan Chatman, Olof Skiold, Ken Williams, Rosemary Fox, Patricia Clancy, Genevieve Nauman, Maura Kennedy, Steven Siegel, Julie Gregory, Mary Ann Wells, Robert Strunk, Bob Guthrie, Marjorie.In the Armed Services: Craig and Catherine Christ, Grant Fish, Michael C. Fish, David Dees, Theresa Berry, Frederick Johnston, Nicole A. Dennis, Kyle Ray, John Whitney, Sean Dunbar, James Badgett, Nicholas Hoegh-Guldberg, Ryan Carey.Candidate for Holy Orders: Sarah Thomas.*Note: Names will be removed after 60 days. If you wish to have someone added, call the office at 965–7419 or email office@trinitysb.org. Please indicate which list: short-term, long-term or departed.

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THE GIVING TREE CONTINUES THROUGH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16Christmas is the wonderful time of year when we can celebrate what God has so generously provided us, and share it with less fortunate members of our community. Every year Trinity parishioners provide colorfully wrapped Christmas gifts for residents of PATH Santa Barbara (People Assisting the Homeless), and we know your generosity will shine again. On November 25, the Trinity Giving Tree will be in the sanctuary. Simply pluck off a gift tag to choose the size, then purchase a unisex warm item (such as a sweatshirt). Then, return your wrapped gift with the size taped to the front and place it under the Giving Tree. On December 16, Trinity elves will pick them up at noon and magically transport them in time to celebrate the holy birth of our Savior. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

ADVENT SERIES - THE BODY’S ROLE IN SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATIONContinues December 11 and 18 in the Chancel

Advent 2 - Tuesday, December 11, 7-8pm and Advent 3 - Tuesday, December 18, 7-8pmLed by The Rev. Laurel Johnston and Sarah Thomas, Candidate for Holy OrdersLaurel and Sarah will integrate the practice of focusing into a chant and meditation during the one hour service for week two and week three of the series.

TRINITY ANNUAL BACKSTAGE HOLIDAY SHOWSATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 8pm Join us for our well loved acoustic holiday concert in the round. Parishioners Kate Wallace and Doug Clegg will be joined by Trinity Choir Director Grey Brothers and fellow parishioners like Loren Solin, Sarah and Mitchell Thomas, and maybe a member or two of the Finlayson/Blondell family. Proceeds will go towards Trinity’s operating budget. For table reservations and tickets: 962-2970.

advent & christmas

KIDS’ NIGHT IN/PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 5:30pm-8pmCalling all kids! Come for a fun crafting night at church while your parents spend the evening out! On Friday, December 8, have your parents drop you off at church, where we will enjoy making Christmas crafts and watching “A Charlie Brown Christmas” while your parents head out for the evening. We will also have snacks and games available; eat dinner first or bring it with you. Childcare is provided from 5:30pm until 8pm by our nursery childcare providers. But if any parents or youth would like to stay and craft with the kids, we’d be happy to share the fun of the evening with you! Contact: Mary Gibson, sgibson_us@yahoo.com

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CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE: CHILDREN’S NATIVITY MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 4pmOur annual Christmas Eve service for children and families will take place at 4pm. This service is a wonderful event where our children tell us again the wondrous story of how Jesus’ light came into the world. In preparation for our Children’s Nativity, we will have three rehearsals: Sunday, Dec. 16, 11:30am - for children with speaking parts Wednesday, Dec. 19, 6-7:30pm - all participating children and youth Sunday, Dec. 23, 11:30am - all participating children and youth, with lunch providedContact: Dorothy Poley, dorothy@creations4children.com.

advent & christmas

HELP DECORATE THE CHURCH FOR CHRISTMAS SUNDAY DECEMBER 23, following the 10am service until noon

Coffee and snacks provided.Help in the transformation of our sanctuary into a magical space for our Christmas Eve and Christmas Day worship. There is a job for everyone; no experience necessary. You can stay for as little or as long as you are able. Sign up at the Welcome Table or contact Georgia Noble, gnoble@cox.net.

ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS MARKET TODAY, 9am to 12:30pmMake out your gift lists now for Trinity’s Alternative Christmas Market! You will have the opportunity to purchase gifts and make donations in honor of those special people in your life. The market will be open after each service. Tour the market, make your selections, and then bring your checkbooks and your cash to the Library to make your purchases. This Alternative Christmas Market will give you the opportunity to support one, several, or all of these participating programs: • Episcopal Relief & Development – alleviates hunger, promotes health and provides economic opportunities • Heifer International – provides living gifts in the form of livestock to families in need throughout the world• Angels Bearing Gifts – benefits adults with disabilities in Santa Barbara County • American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem – a beacon of hope, peace and reconciliation in the Holy

Land• Unite to Light – provides solar lights for the developing world• World Dance for Humanity – supports simple, sustainable projects in Rwanda• Kids’ Crafts – created by Trinity children; proceeds shared equally with above organizationsVisit their tables and learn more about what they do and how they are continuing God’s justice work in our world. For information contact Anne Shaw, anne.shaw09@gmail.com. Checks and cash are preferred, but credit cards are accepted!

CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICES• Monday, December 24, Christmas Eve 4pm Family Service (nursery care available for infants and toddlers) 9:30pm Carol Singing 10pm Festival Choral Eucharist (with incense; nursery care available)• Tuesday, December 25, Christmas Day 10am Christmas Day Holy Eucharist with Choir and Hymns