A friendly, welcoming, and informal gathering, as we walk with our Lord through the Holy season of Lent. Please come!
To all the fine folks interested in the Episcopal Church,
I have been working hard on our Episcopal 101 classes for this year. Just a few reminders regarding the class:
-If you would like to become an official member of the Episcopal Church, you need to enroll for the class and stick with it until the end. Talk to our Office Managers if you still need to sign up.
-Even though the class is mainly for people who want to be either confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church, the class is open to everyone who wants to brush up on the Episcopalianism. Here is the sign up form.
-The class will be offered mostly online. On the 15 th of each month, a new class will be made available. Both church offices will send a link out so that people can easily access these classes.
-Those participating in Episcopal 101 will have a month to watch each video session after they are released. There will also be some follow up questions tagged at the end of each video. People will need to either submit an email or hand-written response to Fr TJ. By the 15 th of the following month.
-On January 15 th , two videos will come out. The first video will be an introductory explanation video. The second will be our first class. It is called, Anglican Anthropology: Image-Bearers of the Triune God.
-We will also gather in-person twice this year to discuss everything we have learned so far. Our first gathering will probably be in May (Fr TJ will keep you posted).
Thank you,
Fr TJ
Announcing our Capital Campaign!
Greetings everyone,
We are pleased to announce that we will be moving forward with our capital campaign. Let me offer a simple reminder of the steps we have taken so far.
Several months ago, a capital campaign discernment committee met with Canon Leannah to discuss the possibility of us doing a capital campaign here. He suggested that we hire a consultant, and he specifically recommended the James Company. He had utilized their services in the past and saw great results. The vestry agreed that this would be a good thing to explore, and we decided to hire the James Company to help us conduct a feasibility study.
At that point, our Senior Warden hosted a few town hall meetings and we sent out surveys to the whole congregation. The goal was to ascertain whether or not it would be feasible for our congregation to move forward with such a project at this time.
We are sharing the results of that study with you now. You will find that the James Company has given us a big green light to move forward with our capital campaign. The original discernment committee and the vestry both voted unanimously to move forward as well. You will hear more about the capital campaign in the coming weeks and months and how you can get involved.
For now, please take the time to read through the document the James Company has presented to us. Also, let us take a moment to celebrate. Not only are we being given the opportunity to be more intentional with our stewardship of this property and land under our care, but we can also dream big as we invest in the future of Trinity Episcopal Church.
Christ in our midst!
Fr TJ
Calling all students in grades 6-12, young adults ages 18-23, and adult leader-types ages 24+ from the Diocese of Wisconsin! Join us July 19-26, 2025 for EpiscoWisco Love Journey!
What is EpiscoWisco Love Journey? We are embarking on a sort of pilgrimage, or “love journey”, through the five regions of DIOWIS to serve, learn, worship, play, connect, and be in fellowship with fellow Episcopalians to witness the abundance of God’s mercy and delight within our own communities. This unique, one-of-a-kind opportunity will allow people from around the state of all ages to participate, though we do have to have some limits within our crew on the road.
While more specific details will be announced in the coming months as we confirm partners, projects, and host sites, you can learn more about the trip itself, why we’re doing it (and why now), check a draft itinerary & route, and save your spot! The deadline to register for the Caravan/Road Trip Crew is Monday, May 5, 2025.
Questions? Contact our Trip Leads, Erin “Ernie” Wolf and Aran Walter | www.episcowisco.camp/lovejourney
We hope to see y’all on the road this summer!
GIFTS started at Trinity and over the years grew to a point where they have a beautiful setting for unhoused males. Trinity serves the ministry throughout the year but for two weeks, twice per year, we partner with First Lutheran church in a joint ministry of service.
A favorite tradition during Janesville Jolly Jingle, and at the right price - FREE!
The food and drink are delicious and made with love. We offer a variety of soups with varying dietary options (while they last.) Our warm and inviting Parish Hall is decked out for fun.
Ortmayer Hall is located on the corner of East Court Street and Atwood Avenue. An accessible entrance with elevator is located on the side of the building on Atwood Ave - clearly marked.
Happy people from the wider community have been making this stop a tradition for years. The Trolley will stop (you have to ask), so don’t worry about weather or Court St. Hill. If you’re driving, parking is available in the Atwood Avenue parking lot.
Yum! Yum! Yum!
Thank you to everyone who donated gifts for Jail Chaplaincy. Rev. Meg Trimm blessed the gifts on Sunday, November 24, 2024.