FEBRUARY - MARCH 2018

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Pastor’s Greeting ........................................................ 4

Worship ....................................................................... 5

Lent .............................................................................. 6

Church Life ........................................................................

Hurricane Harvey Relief ...................................... 10

Communion Table ............................................ 12

Meet the Trustees .............................................. 12

Trinity Commons .............................................. 14

Exploring Trinity .............................................. 14

Appreciative Inquiry .............................................. 15

Ministries ...................................................................... ......

Music & Arts ........................................................ 16

Children’s Ministry ............................................. 20

Youth Ministry ................................................... 26

Care Ministry .................................................... 28

United Methodist Women ................................ 30

Contemplative Corner ...................................... 32

Upcoming Events ..................................................... 36

Contact ...................................................................... 40

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PASTOR’S GREETING \\

Dear Trinity Church Family,

Soon we begin our twelfth and final journey together to the cross. As we prepare to enter Lent in two weeks, I invite us to make this spiritual pilgrimage with intentionality. Never in 45 years of ministry do I recall Ash Wednesday and St. Valentine’s Day falling on the same day, nor April Fool’s Day and Easter Sunday coinciding on the calendar. These convergences of sacred and cultural events call us to reflect on how we will balance chocolate consumption and Christian conviction!

Seriously, the 40 days of Lent are a time of spiritual introspection, renewed commitment to worship, and journeying with Jesus to Easter. Our 2018 Lenten pilgrimage is 24 Hours That Changed the World, based on the book by best-selling author Adam Hamilton. He is the pastor of the 21,000-member United Methodist Church of the Resurrection. Adam will be present in print and/or video in a dozen or more groups meeting at the church and in homes across the Denver-area during Lent. Watch the weekly bulletin and email for sign-up information.

The themes of the small groups will coincide with and complement my messages on six of the seven Sundays during Lent. All of the texts come from the Gospel of Mark and chronicle the final 24 hours of Jesus’ earthly life in significant detail. Often omitted from the Sunday lectionary, these accounts draw us into the drama and trauma of our Lord’s last day. The titles and themes of each Lenten study and message are:

1. The Last Supper: A Meal for the Ages 2. The Garden of Gethsemane: Stay Awake 3. Condemned by the Righteous: Enough to Make a Grown Man Cry 4. Jesus, Barabbas and Pilate: Crowds, Choices, Consequences5. The Torture and Humiliation of the King: Silent Suffering Servant 6. The Crucifixion: Last Words from the Cross I encourage you to join Sharon and me in sharing the meaningful study of 24 Hours That Changed the World. It may well change your life. And for good.

Yours in Christ,

An Invitation to Lenten Devotion:From Valentine’s to April Fool’s Day!

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FEBRUARY 2018

February 4What’s So Great about Trinity? | Genesis 28:10-22

February 11What Happens to Me When I Die? | Romans 15:14-21

February 14, LentAsh Wednesday Worship with Belong Church

February 18, LentThe Last Supper: A Meal for the Ages | Mark 14:12, 22-25

February 25, LentThe Garden of Gethsemane: Stay Awake | Mark 14:32-50

MARCH 2018

March 4, LentCondemned by the Righteous: Enough to Make a Grown Man Cry | Mark 14:53, 55, 61-68, 70-72

11am Service: Premiere of commissioned work by Dr. John Leavitt, composer/conductor, with Chancel Choir, in celebration of Judith Mitchell’s 20 years of ministry at TUMC

March 11, LentJesus, Barabbas and Pilate: Crowds, Choices, Consequences | Mark 15:1-15

March 18, LentThe World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass with Chancel Choir, soloists and bluegrass musicians

March 25, LentThe Torture and Humiliation of the King: Silent Suffering Servant | Mark 15:15b-23

APRIL 2018

April 1, Easter The Resurrection: No Foolish Tale! | Luke 24:1-12, Colossians 3:1-4

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I n his collection of Bengali poems, Rabindranath Tagor writes about the “Unsong Song.” He expresses words of sorrow that the song he had intended to sing has remained unsung because he has spent his days “stringing and

unstringing” his instrument.

In reflecting upon Tagor’s poem, Joyce Rupp writes:

Whenever I read these lines a certain sadness enters my soul. I think of how busy my days and nights are, of how I cram my calendar and my life so full at times that my glimpses of God are like a rare and endangered species. I yearn to have the song of God sung in my soul but I, too, keep stringing and unstringing my instrument. I get so preoccupied with the details and pressure of my schedule, with the hurry and worry of life, that I miss the song of goodness that is waiting to be sung through me.

Lent is a period forty days from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday (or Easter Eve), not counting Sundays. It is a time to slow down and pay attention to the song God has placed on your heart.

You can do this in a number of ways:• End or begin each day with prayer; reflect upon God’s presence in your life.• Meditate quietly; focus on your breathing.• Listen to music; reflect upon your own song.• Write a song to God; a traditional hymn or a hip-hop poem.• Go for a walk; pray silently for your neighbors and our world

As you pay attention to the song God has placed on your heart, remember – God’s love needs an instrument to give it voice and resonance. A piano is just a row of keys until someone touches them into life. A saxophone is an odd looking contraption until someone blows the breath of improvisation into being. A violin remains a mute stringed instrument until someone picks it up and touches the strings with songs.

During this Lenten season, reflect upon where you are called to be an instrument of God’s love in the world. Then open your lives to allow the melody of God to take shape and reverberate through your very being.

Contributed by Dr. Donna Dempewolf, Executive Pastor

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LENTEN WORSHIP SERVICES

Ash Wednesday, February 14, 6pmOn Ash Wednesday, we gather to sing, reflect on biblical texts, hear a special message and receive ashes in preparation for spiritual growth this Lenten season. We will have a joint-service, in collaboration with Belong.

Palm Sunday, March 25, 8:15 & 11amChildren are invited to join the Palm Parade at either worship service on Palm Sunday. Meet in the back of the Sanctuary before the start of the services to joyfully wave the palm branches. Additionally, the Singing Quakers from Friends University will visit Trinity to sing for both worship services. Under the direction of Dr. Mark Bartel, this choir continues a tradition of collegiate choral excellence extending over 90 years.

Maundy Thursday, March 29, 6pmOn Maundy Thursday, we remember the love of Jesus, gathered at table with his friends. We receive from Christ the bread of life and the cup of blessing, along with the challenge of the new commandment, “Love one another.”

Good Friday, March 30, NoonOn Good Friday, we reflect on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. We gather to hear the crucifixion narrative as told in the gospels, sing hymns and pray.

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LENTEN BIBLE STUDIES

The Power of Story in the Crucifixion, February 18 & 25, 9:30-10:30amwith Rev. Lee Anderson-Harris

Have you ever wondered why the crucifixion narrative is different in each of the gospels? Perhaps each author wanted to tell the story in a certain way. Join Rev. Lee Anderson-Harris to explore these narratives and the power of story in this crucial event in our history. As we reflect on Jesus’ suffering and death during Lent, a closer look at these stories can bring new light to what his death means to Christians.

The study will be divided into two parts, meeting at Trinity from 9:30-10:30am:

• February 18 - Part I• February 25 - Part II

24 Hours that Changed the World, February 14 - March 31

Lenten small groups will gather weekly to study and discuss 24 Hours That Changed the World by Adam Hamilton. Chapter by chapter, this intimate look into the final day of Jesus’ life will explore the theological significance of events such as the Last Supper, the Garden of Gethsemane, and the Crucifixion. By diving into Jesus’ passion, for those whom he was close to and for all of humanity, we are invited to reflect upon how this one day in Jesus’ life holds rich significance and implications for our own lives today.

For a list of group facilitators and locations, please contact Pastor Tom Owens. Look for sign-up sheets in fellowship hall to find a group to join in your area.

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CHURCH LIFE \\

Trinity’s Early Response Team (ERT) members, in conjunction with ERT members from the Rocky Mountain Conference and other Denver Metro churches joined forces to assist relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane

Harvey in South Texas. The Denver team helped two homeowners clean and secure their homes, which were located on the west side of the hurricane, from further damage. Thankfully, these homes did not experience the level of destruction that occurred in other areas of Texas.

The two homeowners the team helped differed from one another. The first appeared to be very resolute and had a definite recovery plan. The second was owned by a husband and wife, in which the wife broke down during our walk through saying she felt alone and forsaken, signs of psychological disaster trauma. She told Pastor Lynn, one of the team members, that she had relatives living in the area but not a single one had contacted her to check on her wellbeing or offer assistance. Pastor Lynn told the woman the team would take the place of her relatives and help her and her family clean the house so they could begin the recovery process, which was instrumental in helping the wife get through her trauma.

We felt really good about the work we had done during those four days. We felt as if we had sufficiently helped the first homeowner on her way to restoring her property. There were some concerns, however, whether the second family would take advantage of the cleaning and disinfecting that had been done to help restore their house.

Pastor Lynn also provided the Denver team with much needed spiritual support. She commented on how the mission was brought together by divine providence, especially since many of the members just met for the first time. Together we seemed to have a God given talent that was important to the team’s overall success, such as Jim Dillon, a roofing contractor, and Bart Glathar, a talented equipment manager. Also, Buddy Villines provided his pickup truck to transport materials which did not fit into the teams rented van.

Overall the deployment was a successful experience. Even though the mission was physically and emotionally draining for all concerned, dealing with insects, mold and 90-degree temperatures in very high humidity, it was also extraordinarily rewarding.

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Members included: Bart Glathar, Penny Koke, Dorothy Stranberg and Bob Dorroh from Trinity. Also Pastor Lynn Miller Jackson from Scott UMC, Brenda Bronson from Green Mountain UMC, Cathy Petry from Littleton UMC and Jim Dillon from Washington Park UMC, Lisa White from San Angelo, Texas and Buddy Villines from Little Rock, Arkansas.

Contributed by Bob Dorroh

The team: (Back Row) Dorothy Stranberg, Cathy Petry, Bart Glathar, Jim Dillon, Buddy Villines, and Rev. Lynn Miller Jackson. (Front Row) Penny Koke, Bob Dorroh, and Lisa White (Brenda Bronson was not present for this photo.)

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The front of the Trinity Sanctuary has its own trinity of symbolism. In the center is the brass pulpit given by Dr. Buchtel and on either side symbols of the sacraments; to the left is the baptismal font and to the right the communion table.

The communion table is made of oak and was a gift from Mrs. Humphrey B. Chamberlin as a memorial to her mother.

The Rocky Mountain Christian Advocate for December 27, 1888, reported that the communion table and accompanying sterling silver communion set were purchased for $700.00.

As can be seen in the lower photo, the table is finely carved. Inlaid on the front is the quotation from Luke 22, “THIS DO IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME.”

Humphrey Chamberlin was born in England in 1847 and with his family emigrated to New York in the 1850’s. In 1871 he married Alice Packard of Rome, New York. In 1880 they moved to Denver for his health. Along with his brothers and brother-in-law they built a real estate empire and became quite wealthy. Humphrey and Alice were among the primary contributors to the building of Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church.

In 1893 when the silver panic struck Colorado the Chamberlin companies lost most of their value, and Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlin returned to England to rebuild their lives. The Chamberlin family never returned to Denver, but their contributions live on in Trinity and Denver.

More biographical information is available at https://www.denverastro.org/dfiles/chambio.pdf

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CHURCH LIFE \\

Laura Igo has been a part of the Trinity community for ten years. She is an active member of Trinity’s Young Adult group, and has previously served on Trinity’s Staff Parish Relations Committee and the Vision 2020 Team.

She works as an architect, specializing in the design of senior living facilities. Along with her husband, Jason, and one-year-old daughter, Elinor, she enjoys hiking in the mountains and spending time with friends and family.

Contributed by Dave Sanger

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On Wednesday January 24 our community celebrated through fellowship, community service and live music at our first

gathering of Trinity Commons. There was great energy in Fellowship Hall from 5:30 – 6:45pm, as folks of all ages enjoyed beautiful music from Jenny LaJoye, packed rice and beans for the MetroCaring food pantry, and shared laughter around an amazing meal provided by the Fellowship Committee. While Trinity Commons happens periodically throughout the year, food and fellowship is shared every Wednesday Night from 5:30 – 6:45pm in the Fellowship Hall. Please join us on Wednesdays when you can and help us celebrate our wonderful Trinity community!

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Interested in Membership at Trinity or simply in learning more about this historic church and the Methodist Faith? If so, then please join in

our first Exploring Trinity series of 2018! The four course series runs February 25 through March 11 and is facilitated by Pastor of Discipleship, Tom Owens. During this three week period, the course will cover topics such as Trinity’s history, Methodist Theology, and the significance of small groups. In addition, the group will explore their Spiritual Gifts and ways to use them as a blessing in their community.

Class Schedule:• Sunday February 25, 9:30–10:30am, Family

Room (Level 1)• Wednesday February 28 5:30pm, Community Meal 6–7pm Heritage Room (Level 3)• Sunday March 4, 9:30–10:30am, Family

Room (Level 1)• Sunday March 11, 12:30–1:30pm, Heritage

Room (Level 2)

Contact Pastor Tom Owens for more information about the content of the classes or with any questions or comments.

Contributed by Tom Owens

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Pictured: (Left) Trinity Commons attendees pack rice and beans for our local ministry partner, MetroCaring. (Right) Congregation members participate in the Appreciative Inquiry Reveal.

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A special “thank you” to all who participated in the “Appreciative Inquiry Reveal” on January 21, and to all who were interviewed! Together we reflected on our most life-giving experiences at Trinity, along with our

hopes and dreams for the future.

Trinity Council will be reflecting more on the interviews in the months ahead. On a 50,000 foot-level, these themes emerged among all questions, indicating our hopes to remain a vibrant, intergenerational church in downtown Denver.

• Appreciation of children and youth activities• Value of small groups• Participation in and enjoyment of music• Involvement in and support of missions, especially local missions• Dynamic worship, both preaching and music

I appreciate the energy and involvement of the facilitators. One wrote, “All of our interviews were such productive and genuine conversations and we know something amazing will come of hundreds of similar discussions at our church.” Another added, “I thought it was interesting today to see and hear the shared themes in the responses. I had not expected to see so much agreement. Participating in this has really helped me to gain a better understanding of Trinity and of my own reasons for being at Trinity.”

Lastly, Brian Lee, our Lay Leader, is compiling the facilitator’s newsprint reports. Once completed, we’ll be able to reflect further on the narratives and stories shared by the facilitators.

Contributed by Dr. Donna Dempewolf

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MUSIC & ARTS \\

Judith Mitchell has served as Trinity’s Director of Music & Arts for 20 years! In celebration of this milestone, the Chancel Choir and Music & Arts Ministry have commissioned a choral piece from composer John Leavitt titled, Will

There Really Be a Morning? The text comes from a poem by Emily Dickinson. Dr. Leavitt will be at Trinity on Sunday, March 4 to conduct the Chancel Choir in the premiere performance of this work during the 11am worship service. The choir will also premiere his new arrangement of the beloved hymn For the Beauty of the Earth. A short reception for Judith will follow the service. We hope that you will join us for this joyous occasion!

We hope you will greet Judith and then attend the presentation by Carlotta Walls Lanier, recounting her experience as one of the Little Rock Nine Students.

Contributed by Kathy Ives

Celebrate20 Yearsof Ministry

Pictured: Judith Mitchell with composer, John Leavitt.

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The Colorado Repertory Singers, a non-profit community choir from Broomfield directed by Dr. Kyle Fleming, will present Dan Forrest’s Requiem for the Living at Trinity on Friday, March 16 at 7:30pm. This

is another opportunity to experience the traditional mass in an exciting, new contemporary musical setting. Forrest’s writing brings moments of passionate drama, haunting introspection and tender comfort to this ancient sacred text.

Choral musicians from Rock Canyon High School will be collaborating with CRS on this stirring performance in the magnificent setting of our beautiful sanctuary. You will also see some familiar faces from Trinity in the CRS choir!

Contributed by Kathy Ives

Please visit the CRS website to purchase tickets: www.coloradorepertorysingers.org

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The Holy Mass has been the inspiration for some of the most beautiful music ever written. Celebrated composers like Mozart, Bach, Brahms and Fauré have written Masses that are still performed to this day. In the modern era,

Leonard Bernstein, John Rutter and Dave Brubeck have composed Requiem Masses that have paired contemporary musical styles with the traditional text. More recently, composer Carol Barnett has set the traditional text to a bluegrass accompaniment.

The Chancel Choir is delighted to bring this unique and beautiful union of seemingly disparate musical traditions to Trinity on Sunday, March 18 for both worship services.

Of the work, the composer writes:

To bring the solemnity of the classical-based Mass together with the down-home sparkle of bluegrass – now there’s an assignment. My highest hope is that listeners coming from one tradition – classical or bluegrass – and perhaps dubious about the other, might discover something new and wonderful in the combination, as I have. Composing the music for “The World Beloved” has given me the chance to write cheery sacred music – all too rare in a medium rife with staid and even lugubrious settings. It’s brought me back to memories of music heard while visiting my grandparents: country music with a church flavor that told stories and came out of a scratchy old record player. Grandma would not have allowed dancing, but under the table I tapped my toes.

The choir is eager to offer this musical gift as a beautiful and meaningful part of your Lenten worship. Please be sure to join us for the pre-concert lecture in the sanctuary at 9:30am that day, which will be presented by musicologist and Trinity member Dr. Trudi Wright.

Contributed by Kathy Ives

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRY \\

Your child is invited to Trinity’s 2018 Bible Retreat which is taking place on the second weekend of February. This special weekend has been planned just for your child! We will focus on teaching your child how to

navigate the Bible and its many books, themes, and messages. The children will learn how to use the Bible as a resource and how to have fun digging deeper into God’s Word on their own. God’s book is a treasure and a gift to us. It is our joy to learn what God has to teach us through the Bible. This is an exciting and important event for your child!

The Bible Retreat will begin at 6pm on Friday, February 9, with dinner, games, and educational sessions. Children will spend the night under the supervision of teachers and other qualified volunteers. On Saturday, February 10, the fun will continue until the lunch hour. A festive lunch with children and their families beginning at 11am will conclude the day.

Your child will return to Trinity the morning of February 11 to celebrate their learning and to receive a Bible during the 11am worship service. All 3rd, 4th and 5th graders are welcome to attend this fun-filled retreat whether they are getting to know the Bible for the first time or if they are continuing to learn about the Bible they received last year. Children will connect with old friends and make new friends at this fun Bible Retreat!

Contributed by Allison Watkins

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Forty-six children participated in A Christmas Pageant at Birthday for Jesus on December 10. Children could choose from the many characters in the Christmas story from animals to angels. Some had speaking parts and

others had walk-on parts. Directors Karen Schaffer, Carrie Nicholas and Trudi Wright worked with the children ages one through 5th grade during Sunday school, practicing speaking parts and memorizing the classic hymn, Away in the Manger. On December 10, they presented their play following a delicious pasta lunch prepared by the Fellowship Committee. The party ended with singing Happy Birthday and enjoying cupcakes.

Four of Trinity’s families portrayed the Holy Family for our Christmas Eve Services. Jason and BillieAnne Kennedy and baby Leland were the Holy Family for the Lessons & Carols service on December 18. On Christmas Eve, the families were Brent and Christine Case with big brother Kellen and baby Everett, Enzio and Casey Cassinis along with big sister Allie and baby twins Ashton and Benton, and Rory and Lauren Walter, along with big sister Britton and baby Beckett.

Trinity was visited by three wise men to help celebrate Epiphany on January 7. The kings dressed in beautiful costumes designed by Sunny Collins. The new costumes debuted last year and Sunny helped again this year getting the kings into costume. The kings processed in worship during the hymn We Three Kings and stayed for the Children’s message. They also visited Sunday School classes where the children were able to visit and ask questions about their journey.

During Sunday School, the children learned more about the history and meaning of the 12 Days of Christmas, Epiphany and the 3 Kings. Many thanks to Caleb Wright, Ato Hammond, Liveti Sivao, and John, Kurt and Tom Lausman for portraying the 3 wise men this year.

Contributed by Allison Watkins

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Holy Families for Christmas Eve Worship.

Cassinis Family: Enzio, Casey, Benton & Ashton Cassinis, big sister Allie not pictured (Top)

Case Family: Christine, Brent, Everett & Kellen Case (Center)

Walter Family: Lauren, Rory, Britton & Beckett Walter (Bottom)

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Trinity children participate in “The Christmas Story” at Birthday for Jesus.

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VBS REGISTRATION

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Register online or at the Children’s Check-In Desk

trinityumc.org/vbs

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Experience the ride of a lifetime with God at Rolling River Vacation Bible School! This white water rafting adventure includes exciting new music, amazing science, creative crafts, fun recreation, and memorable Bible

stories that will help children know God is always with them as they ride the rapids of life!

Each day of the week, we’ll get into our rafts on the river to explore another theme. On the river, they’ll find:• Adventure• Acceptance• Joy• Rest• Peace

Isaiah 43:2 is this summer’s VBS memory verse: “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.”

Here are the details:• Date: June 25-29, 2018• Time: 9:30am – 1:30pm• Ages: 4 years - 5th Grade (2017-2018 school year)• Cost: $50 per child • Before & After Care: $25.00 per week, per child

Children are invited back to Trinity for the VBS Sunday Celebration on July 1, 2018! VBS participants share stories and music with Trinity’s congregation during the 11am worship service.

Need more information or have questions about children’s events? Contact Allison Watkins, Director of Children’s Ministry, awatkins@trinityumc.org,(303) 839-1493 x22.

Contributed by Allison Watkins

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Winter Retreat

Youth in 6th-12th grades are invited to the Winter Retreat on March 2-4! Come hang out with your friends, ski or snowboard and grow in your faith on this awesome retreat! We will stay in Evergreen and spend Saturday at Loveland Ski Area. Early bird discount ends on January 28. All registrations are due February 4.

Denver Dive

Denver Dive Middle High Mission is July 10-12, 2018: This is a mission experience for youth currently in 6th & 7th grades. 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 Care Ring and more. Registrations are in a mailbox near you and available in the youth room. Early bird discount ends on February 25. Registration is due by March 11.

Contributed by Cami Twilling

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YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL

Join us for Sunday School from 9:30-10:30am in the Youth Room. Middle High Youth meet in room 116 and Senior High Youth meet in room 117. This is an awesome place just for you to come explore your faith, ask questions, be yourself and grow on your spiritual journey. All are welcome!

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP | February 25 & March 11

Middle schoolers are invited to Hang Time! We meet from 12:15-1:45pm in the Youth Room. We play great games, dig deeper into our faith and encourage one another, and have awesome group building time. Pizza lunch is provided. Our next Hang Time gatherings are February 25 and March 11. Watch for a special event coming March 25.

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP | February 25 & March 11

High schoolers are invited to Senior High Sunday Nights! We meet from 4:30-6:30pm in different youth’s homes for group building, deepening our spiritual journey, real discussions and dinner together. Everyone is welcome! We will meet on February 25 and March 11. Watch for a special event coming March 25.

Dear Friends of Trinity,

Thank you very much for donating hygiene items for the recent hurricane victims through UMCOR and my 8th Grade Community Project. With your help we collected the following items:

Thanks again- you will help a lot of people.

Zack Soroka

Thank YoufromZack Soroka

• 13 Hand towels• 77 Washcloths• 92 Toothbrushes • 13 Boxes of band-aids • 65 Bars of soap

• 89 Combs• 14 Nail files• 22 Nail clippers• 17 Boxes of gallon zip

lock bags

• 12 Toothpastes • 2 Cans of baby

formula • 4 Boot laces

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Care Ministry at Trinity includes ways to receive support and nurture and serve others in Christian love. These ministries are rooted in the belief that as a faith community, we are to care for one another, and that we

need one another in life’s ups and downs. In this way we practice Beloved Community.

Do you have the gift of listening and presence with others? Are you wondering how to share more compassion with a hurting world? Do you have ideas for new ways of being there for others in our community?

I welcome the opportunity to talk further with you about serving God by serving others in care and compassion. And, we all experience challenges and tough times in life, and we can find our way through with the help of God and others.

Trinity’s pastors and the Stephen Ministry team can provide a listening and caring presence as you navigate rough terrain. Ministries such as the Prayer Team, Prayer Quilts, visitation to our homebound members, and Health Ministry also provide support and nurture.

Whether you are seeking to give or receive care in 2018 (or both!), I hope that you will remember Care Ministry and not hesitate to reach out to me for further conversation. I can be reached at landerson@trinityumc.org or (303) 839-1493x11.

Contributed by Rev. Lee Anderson Harris

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We celebrate the life of Trinity member Ruby Carson, who entered eternal life on December 30.

We remember those in our church family who lost loved ones:

Gay Freeman in the death of her sister on December 12; Sharon & Geoff Morneau in the death of Sharon’s sister on December 19; Nita DiPierro in the death of her nephew January 1; Rev. Dr. Donna Dempewolf in the death of her mother January 5 and Darla Pelletier in the death of her mother January 17.

Our Family Serving Overseas

We keep in our prayers these brave men and women serving overseas in the armed forces, and their families:

Family of Trinity members: 2nd Lt. Sean Navin, US Army, son of Lindy & Larry Navin and brother of Genevieve Rohret-Navin; PFC Kyle McEvoy, US Army, grandson of Jan Clotfelter; Maj. Sonny Louie, US National Guard, cousin of Brian Lee; Andy Huber, US Air Force, nephew of Julie Gladney; Josh Hessek, US Army, grandson-in-law of Nancy & Arlen McFaddin; Adam Sack, US Navy, grandson of Mark & Kay Atwood; Major Bradley Matthew May, US Army, son of Tom and Carolyn May; Petty Officer 2nd Class Wes Cody, U.S. Navy, son-in-law of Clark & Ann Rheem; Lt. Daniel Ford, US Navy, son of Michael and Joanne Ford; Captain Tristan Felchlin, grandson of Joan & Jack Leimkuhler.

If you would like to have a family member placed on our prayer chain or if you have any updates on these loved ones listed here, please contact Lee Anderson at (303) 839-1493x11 or landerson@trinityumc.org.

Contributed by Rev. Lee Anderson Harris

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The combined Circle’s annual Christmas Party, hosted by Deborah Circle, was held December 11 in Fellowship Hall. Terrell Curtis from the Delores Project, a safe shelter for women and transgender individuals, presented

the program. A free will offering was taken for the Delores Project. Everyone enjoyed Christmas goodies and a “white elephant” gift exchange.

The Trinity United Methodist Women Leadership Team for 2018: Vivian Barfoot, Beth Campbell (Treasurer), Lois Cochran (Communications), Nan Chizmar, Nita DiPierro, Peggy Steen, Sandy Sunseri and Virginia Whiteside are in the process of planning programs and activities for this year. If you have ideas of something that you would like UMW to do this year, contact any one of the leadership team.

In the past year some of the projects and activities of TUMC were: hosted a viewing of the documentary “Keep a Light in Your Window” about “Daddy” Bruce Randolph, co-sponsored a Health Ministry program, read and shared Response Magazine (the official magazine of UMW), exceeded our Pledge to Mission and donated to the 5 channels of Mission giving, sent Gift to Mission cards to families of babies baptized, sponsored a school girl in Guatemala, gave a scholarship to an Iliff student, had a table at the “Taste of Trinity” and “Advent Festival”, provided receptions when asked, donated half of proceeds of one bake sale to Belong Church, donated school bags and dollars to UMCOR, some members attended Metropolitan District and Rocky Mountain Conference meetings, 5 members participated in the UMW Reading Program, Circle programs included information about “Days for Girls”, the Delores Project, and ideas from the official program book.

UMW Black History/Women’s History Month Program: Carlotta Walls Lanier will present a program about her experience as one of the Little Rock Nine students who integrated schools in Arkansas in 1961. The program will be held on Sunday March 4, 2018 in Fellowship Hall after church services. She will have a limited number of copies of her book, “A Mighty Long Way: My Journey to Justice in Little Rock” available for purchase, All Trinity members and guests are invited. Sponsored by Trinity United Methodist Women.

Contributed by Lois Cochran

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UMW CALENDAR

February 11Miriam Circle | Room 128, 12:15pm

February 13Book Circle | Bonnie Bingham’s Residence, 10am | Being Mortal by Atul Gawande, led by ML Coburn

February 14Deborah Circle | Perkins Restaurant, 1995 S. Colorado Blvd.

March 4Carlotta Walls Lanier Presentation | Fellowship Hall, 12:15pm

Carlotta Walls Lanier will present a program about her experience as one of the Little Rock Nine students who integrated schools in Arkansas in 1961.

March 11Miriam Circle | Room 128, 12:15pm

March 13Book Circle | Host TBD, 10am | Day After Night by Anita Diamant, led by Clare Whitney

March 14Deborah Circle | Perkins Restaurant, 1995 S. Colorado Blvd.

SAVE THE DATE

April 7Metropolitan District UMW “Spiritual Day Apart” | Mother Cabrini Shrine

April 27-29Rocky Mountain Conference UMW Spiritual Life Retreat | YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park, CO

Retreat Leader: Sally Vonner, Assistant General Secretary Membership and Leadership Development, UMW National Office

Pictured: UMW members decorate the Chrismon tree in the Chapel; UMW fun at the Christmas meeting; Terrell Curtis, speaker from the Delores Project

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CONTEMPLATIVE SPIRITUALITY \\

Join us April 13-15, 2018 for an experiential time of learning, prayer, and chant rooted in the Celtic vision with acclaimed Scottish

teacher, Rev. Dr. John Philip Newell at the beautiful Shambhala Mountain Center in Red Feather, Colorado.

This is the third annual gathering of the Colorado School of Celtic Consciousness (SCC) to nurture a community of shared vision and spiritual practice for transformation in our lives and world. Teachings will focus on the central themes of Celtic Spirituality, the sacredness of the earth and the human soul. Practices will concentrate on sustainable contemplative disciplines for individual wellbeing and collective healing.

Our daily schedule will consist of prayer at the beginning and ending of each day, presentations by John Philip Newell, along with meditative practices, silence, and sharing. Meals will be shared in common, and there will be free time to hike and rest. Additionally, there will be a party on the last evening to celebrate our time together. The Shambhala Mountain Center is a peaceful retreat nestled between breathtaking mountain views. The event will be held in the main lodge with plenty of space indoors and outdoors for quiet reflection and conversation. Space is limited so register soon!

Register online at: heartbeatjourney.org/events/school-of-celtic-consciousness-colorado-usa/

Contributed by Cami Twilling

School ofCelticConsciousness

We study the writings of John Philip Newell and hold questions together of creation and the world today.

SCC Book Study meets on the second Sunday of each month at Capital Tea from 6:30-8pm. Our book for February 11-March 11 is The Book of Creation by John Philip Newell.

The tea shop is closed to the public so we will have a quiet space for our time together each month. Questions? Contact: Angela Taylor at angiet615@gmail.com

Capital Tea1450 S. BroadwayDenver, CO 80210www.captea.com

Contributed by Cami Twilling

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Pictured: Rev. Dr. John Philip Newell

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You will find a quiet space where you can deepen your contemplative practice or learn for the first time what contemplative spirituality is, and the impact it can have on your life. We will practice Centering Prayer well as other prayer practices which invite us into a deeper place of listening for the ways in which God speaks within us. We will explore the labyrinth and reflect on the teaching of the ancient mystics and present day mystics. Please come as you are. All are welcome.

Sundays | 9:30-10:30am, Bride’s RoomEach class begins with time to settle in as peaceful music plays followed by meditative chants, the reading of scripture, a reflective reading and time of lectio divina. A wonderful way to begin your week. All are welcome in this quiet space.

Wednesdays | 7-8:30pm, Stiles ChapelYou will find a quiet space where you can deepen your contemplative practice or learn for the first time about contemplative spirituality, and the impact it can have on your life. We practice Centering Prayer, as well as other prayer practices, such as Lectio Divina. We explore mandalas and reflect on the teaching of ancient and present day mystics. In February our focus will be on the theme of Courage. In March our theme will be Transformation. Please come as you are. All are welcome.

Please contact Cami Twilling if you have any questions: (303) 839-1493 x32 or ctwilling@trinityumc.org

Pictured: Rev. Dr. John Philip Newell

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John Philip Newell writes in his book The Rebirthing of God: Christianity’s Struggle for New Beginnings, that the isle of Iona, like other sacred sites of pilgrimage and healing in the world, is like a living icon, “…through which we glimpse the Light that is present everywhere.”

On the first day of our Pilgrimage, John Philip led us to the north edge of Iona to a beautiful white sandy beach named “Traigh Bhan” or “White Strand of the Monks” (pictured right) and there he drew a mandala in the sand with four sections representing earth, water, air and fire. He then asked us to search for four stones that would illustrate our hopes for our nation, our community, our family and ourselves. After we had selected our stones, we formed a circle and took turns placing the stones in the mandala. Then, we took turns explaining our choice of stone and what our desires were for the future that it represented. It was one of many opportunities we would have throughout our pilgrimage to share and to be part of something very moving that brought us closer together.

Another such occasion was in St. Oran’s Chapel, located adjacent to the Iona Abbey and surrounded by a ninth-century cemetery where several Scottish Kings are buried. We gathered here every evening to meditate and sing chants. On a particular night, we ended our time of meditation by learning a Light ritual. We took turns leaning over a candle, cupping our hands to gather the light first to our eyes signifying seeing the Light in Others and then over our hearts so we might see the Light within Ourselves.

These were just two of the special moments during our Pilgrimage where we truly felt the sacredness of the isle of Iona.

Contributed by Joy Harvey

Pictured: Rev. Dr. John Philip Newell

LightThat Is PresentEverywhere

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SAVE THE DATE

Children’s Bible Retreat | February 9-10 All third, fourth and fifth graders are invited to Trinity’s 2018 Bible Retreat! This special weekend has been planned just for your child. We will focus on teaching your child how to navigate the Bible and its many books, themes and messages. The children will learn how to use the Bible as a resource and how to have fun digging deeper into God’s Word on their own. Contact Allison Watkins for more information.

Mardi Gras Party | February 10 | 5-8pmAll are invited to a pre-lenten Mardi Gras Celebration on Saturday, February 10 from 5-8p in Fellowship Hall hosted by the Fellowship Committee. RSVP with Darla Pelletier, dpelletier@trinityumc.org.

Ash Wednesday Worship with Belong | February 14 | 6-6:45pmOn Ash Wednesday, we gather to sing, reflect on biblical texts, hear a special message and receive ashes in preparation for spiritual growth this Lenten season. We will have a joint-service, in collaboration with Belong.

Group Bible Study: 24 Hours That Changed The World, by Adam Hamilton | Beginning February 14Lenten small groups will gather weekly to study and discuss 24 Hours That Changed the World by Adam Hamilton. Look for sign-up sheets in fellowship hall to find a group to join in your area.

Bible Study: The Power of Story in the Crucifixion | February 18 & 25 | 9:30-10:30amHave you ever wondered why the crucifixion narrative is different in each of the gospels? Perhaps each author wanted to tell the story in a certain way. Join Rev. Lee Anderson-Harris to explore these narratives and the power of story in this crucial event in our history. As we reflect on Jesus’ suffering and death during Lent, a closer look at these stories can bring new light to what his death means to Christians.

Youth Burrito Sundays | February 18 & March 18Trinity Youth serve their famous breakfast burritos in Trinity Cafe from 9am-12:30pm to raise funds for summer mission trips. There is no charge for breakfast, but donations are gratefully accepted.

ERT Breakfast | February 25Trinity’s Early Response Team will host it’s annual benefit breakfast on February 25 from 8-12:30pm. The menu will feature scrambled eggs, bacon, ERT muffins, fruit salad, oatmeal, coffee and hot chocolate. There may also be some additional special treats available. Your generous donation will help support the Team’s hands-on mission work assisting survivors secure their properties following a disaster.

Exploring Trinity | February 25-March 11 Interested in membership? Join the upcoming Exploring Trinity course! The four course series covers topics such as Trinity’s history, Methodist Theology, the significance of small groups. Contact Pastor Tom Owens with questions or for more information.

Youth Winter Retreat | March 2-4 Youth in 6th-12th grades are invited to the Winter Retreat on March 2-4! Come hang out with your friends, ski or snowboard and grow in your faith on this awesome retreat! We will stay in Evergreen and spend Saturday at Loveland Ski Area. Early bird discount ends on January 28. All registrations are due February 4.

Celebrate 20 Years of Ministry | March 4 | 11am Worship ServiceDr. Leavitt will be at Trinity on Sunday, March 4 to conduct the Chancel Choir in the premiere performance of his work, Will There Really Be a Morning? at the 11am worship service. The choral piece was commissioned in celebration of Judith Mitchell’s 20 years of ministry at Trinity.

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SAVE THE DATE

Carlotta Walls Lanier Presentation | March 4 | 12:15pmTrinity UMW will host a Black History & Women’s History Month Program in the Fellowship Hall on March 4. Carlotta Walls Lanier will present a program about her experience as one of the Little Rock Nine students who integrated schools in Arkansas in 1961.

Easter Lilies | March 11-March 26Join in decorating the Sanctuary on Easter Sunday with lilies in memory or in honor of loved ones. Lilies are $10 each and can be purchased with an Easter Lily envelope in the Sanctuary or through the church office. Lilies must be purchased by March 26 in order to have the honorarium printed in the Easter Sunday bulletin.

The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass | March 18 | 8:15 & 11amThe Chancel Choir is delighted to bring this unique and beautiful union of seemingly disparate musical traditions to Trinity on Sunday, March 18 for both worship services. Please be sure to join us for the pre-concert lecture in the sanctuary at 9:30am that day, which will be presented by musicologist Dr. Trudi Wright.

Colorado Repertory Singers in Concert | March 16 The Colorado Repertory Singers, a community choir from Broomfield, will present Dan Forrest’s Requiem for the Living at Trinity on Friday, March 16 at 7:30pm. Visit coloradorepertorysingers.org for more information and to purchase tickets.

Colorado Mormon Chorale in Concert | March 17The Colorado Mormon Chorale will present Lamb of God at Trinity on Saturday, March 17 at 7:30pm. For more information, visit coloradomormonchorale.org.

Palm Sunday, with special music by the Singing Quakers | March 25 | 8:15 & 11amChildren are invited to join the Palm Parade at either worship service on Palm Sunday. Meet in the back of the Sanctuary before the start of the services to joyfully wave the palm branches.

Additionally, the Singing Quakers from Friends University will visit Trinity to sing for both worship services. Under the direction of Dr. Mark Bartel, this choir continues a tradition of collegiate choral excellence extending over 90 years.

Maundy Thursday | March 29 | 6pmOn Maundy Thursday, we remember the love of Jesus, gathered at table with his friends. We receive from Christ the bread of life and the cup of blessing, along with the challenge of the new commandment, “Love one another.”

Good Friday | March 30 | NoonOn Good Friday, we reflect on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. We gather to hear the crucifixion narrative as told in the gospels, sing hymns and pray.

LOOKING AHEAD: APRIL 2018• Easter Sunday | April 1, 9 & 11am | Details at trinityumc.org/easter

• Celebration of Ministry at Trinity, Dr. Dent’s Retirement Sunday | April 22 | Further details coming soon!

• Canceled: Beloved Community Garden Party and Concert | April 29

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EASTER SUNDAYAPRIL 1, 2018

Worship Services 9 & 11am

Children’s Easter Eggstravaganza

Pancake Breakfastin Trinity Cafe

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Church Office HoursMonday–Thursday, 8:30am to 4:30pm Friday, 8:30am to 3pm

Phone: 303-839-1493Fax: 303-839-1901Email: info@trinityumc.org

TRINITY STAFF

Dr. Michael D. DentSenior Pastormdent@trinityumc.org

Dr. Donna Dempewolf Executive Pastorddempewolf@trinityumc.org

Rev. Lee Anderson-HarrisMinister of Carelanderson@trinityumc.org

Tom OwensPastor of Discipleship & Outreachtowens@trinityumc.org

Judith MitchellDirector of Music and Artsjmitchell@trinityumc.org

Allison WatkinsChildren’s Ministry Directorawatkins@trinityumc.org

Gillian FordCommunications Directorgford@trinityumc.org

Laura WinbergFinance Directorlwinberg@trinityumc.org

Julie GladneyOffice Administratorjgladney@trinityumc.org

Sharon ScheminskeWedding Directorsscheminske@trinityumc.org

Kathy IvesMusic Assistantmassistants@trinityumc.org

Lou SeminMusic Assistantmassistants@trinityumc.org

Cami TwillingDirector of Youth Ministries and Contemplative Spiritualityctwilling@trinityumc.org

Amanda HeerenYouth Ministries Assistantyouthassistants@trinityumc.org

Rod RodriguezBuilding Operations Manager

Manuel De LeonBuilding Operations

Francisco AcostaBuilding Operations

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The Vine is a bi-monthly publication ofTrinity United Methodist Church

Denver, CO

© 2018 All Rights Reserved

Printed copies of the Vine are available at the Church Office.

2018 Publication Dates:February 1, 2018

April 2, 2018June 1, 2018

August 1, 2018October 1, 2018

December 3, 2018

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