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Gaines House Christmas Lunch
January 15, 2024
Members of Trinity’s Matthew 25 committee and the Gaines House Board, served Christmas Eve lunch to the residents of Gaines House. The delicious food was prepared by Edwards. The tables were festively set and the flowers arrangements, provided by Sandra Cook, were a beautiful complement. The 17 ladies enjoyed a hearty meal and left with a gift bag full of beauty items. Those helping serve were Galina Krupitsky and Julie Hart, board members. Deb Sanderson, Dan and Sandra Cook, Mary Wilson and Ellon Cockrell, Matthew 25 members. This is the second year for us to serve this lunch and it is so appreciated. Thanks to all who support Matthew 25 and its outreach programs.
2024 Vestry Elections
January 10, 2024
Voting for Vestry Nominees
The Annual Meeting for Trinity Episcopal Cathedral will open on Sunday, January 21 during the 8 a.m. service. The nominees for Vestry will be introduced at this and all subsequent services. Nominations will be taken from the floor at the 8 a.m. service only.
Voting will begin after this service and continue through the 4 p.m. Choral Evensong service. To make the voting accessible to all who are elligible, we will have an electronic voting option on January 21. You will receive a link to vote through REALM.
Those eligible to vote are as follows according to Canon 24, Section 4:
“All worshipers of not less than 16 years of age, being communicants in good standing and regular contributors of record, or members of family groups which are regular contributors of record, for the support of the parish, and who shall have been canonically connected with the parish for thirty days prior to the date on which the parish meeting is held. This provision as to financial support shall not apply to those communicants who are unable to contribute. Those voters so qualified and being present at the parish meeting shall constitute a quorum.”
The Annual Meeting will continue with business and reports and lunch Sunday, January 28 following the 10:30 a.m. service. If a run-off vote is needed, it will happen at this time.
Silent Movie Night in the Cathderal
October 10, 2023
Buster Keaton's "The Navigator"
Friday, October 27 from 7 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of classic film and music with Buster Keaton's comic masterpiece, The Navigator, with improvised organ accompaniment by master improviser Jason Roberts.
Tickets are $15 at the door or can be purchased in advance here.
Community Garden Volunteer Day
October 09, 2023
Working with the Arkansas Hunger Alliance, Trinity has secured a grant from Love, Tito's, the philanthropic arm of Tito's Vodka, to build a community garden on the property we own at 1605 Broadway St. The first of two work days to develop the site will be on October 27. Where we will be:
- Installing landscaping fabric
- Building raised beds and compost bins
- Spreading gravel and compost
- Hooking up irrigation
- Filling beds with compost
- Hooking up soaker hoses
- Building perimeter fence and installing gate
- General clean up and clearing
Lunch will be provided. All are welcome. Sign up to volunteer here.
Connor Lidell Voice Recital
October 02, 2023
Friday, October 13, 2023 at 7:00 pm
Accompanied on piano by Assistant Music Director, Celina Kobetitsch
Award-winning baritone Connor Lidell is in demand as both a performer and teacher. As a performer, Connor regularly performs opera, musical theater, and in recital. As a teacher, he serves as Assistant Adjunct Professor of Voice at the University of Texas, Arlington and maintains a private voice studio with students across the country.
Connor conducts the Trinity Choir Sunday, October 15, 2023 at the 10:30 am Choral Eucharist and 4:00 pm Choral Evensong.
Cathedral Seeks New Parish Administrator
October 01, 2023
Arkansas Peace Week Event
August 28, 2023
Courageous Conversations: A Workshop on Civil Discourse
September 21, 2023
Trinity Cathedral, Morrison Hall
5:30 -6:30 p.m.
An introductory workshop to teach skills that foster understanding, seek common ground, and rebuild and respect. Based on principles of Braver Angels, a non-profit citizens’ organization that works to depolarize communities. We try to understand others’ points of view, even if we don’t agree, by learning to listen to each others’ values and intentions.
Lisa McNeir, moderator and Co-Alliance Chair for Braver Angels Arkansas.
Church Security Workshop
August 08, 2023
Safety & Security Planning 101
- Our call to do this work, fear of a mass shooting, and the most likely emergency scenarios we should be prepared to handle.
- How being safe and welcoming is not only possible but mutually benefits the other.
- A step-by-step process for completing a plan that is practical and financially feasible.
- An overview of the federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program for places of worship.
- This session will include at least 2 table talk sessions in which participants will discuss a topic then share their insight with the larger group.
- Conclude with Q&A.
CRASE Presentation
Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events course was developed as part of the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training for law enforcement officers to take into their communities. Its primary goal is to provide guidance and strategies for surviving a mass shooting attack. Supporting content includes a general profile of attackers, case studies of actual events, including shootings at houses of worship, and the importance of creating a culture of safety where everyone plays a part in keeping our communities safe.
Register Here
About Jeanie Garrett
Jeanie Garrett has been leading safety and security teams in houses of worship since 2018. She began this work at St. David's, Austin where she was the Director of Communications for 10 years. Jeanie built her consulting business, Grace Communications & Consulting, LLC, on the core belief that effective and strategic communication is vital when implementing safety policies and procedures. Jeanie guides churches on how to strike the important yet practical and faithful balance of being prepared for emergencies while also ensuring a place of worship is welcoming to all who enter. Author of the book, Open Arms, Safe Communities: The Theology of Church Security, Jeanie approaches safety and security planning with experience, institutional knowledge, and awareness that every place of worship has its own unique challenges.