Monday, July 5, 2010

Seven Heavenly Weeks!

We've now held seven worship services at Anglican Church of the Trinity (three Eucharist and four Evening Prayer with Sermon and Music). Several old and new friends have preached, and we have a great lineup of preachers for the rest of the summer. We have started building a network of Anglican priests who can come to Celebrate Eucharist with us. Forty-nine individuals have worshiped with us at least once. We've been trying things, adjusting where needed, and praising God for His goodness.

We were welcomed into the Diocese of the Holy Spirit (of The Anglican Church in North America) in June; our Bishop is The Rt. Rev. John A.M. Guernsey. We are a member of The ACNA Midwest Deanery-in-Formation; our Dean is The Rev. Dr. George Byron Koch. Legal counsel is helping us finalize our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, which we plan to file this month.

Our leadership teams are starting to plan for worship and education (for all ages) for the fall. We can still use help on all of our teams (Liturgy. Preaching, Altar, Vestments, Music, Theology, Education, Childcare, Fellowship, Pastoral Care, Missions, Outreach, Communications, Technology, Finance, Administration). Don’t be shy – shoot me an email to volunteer!

Our main communication vehicle is our website (www.trinityminneapolis.org). I’ll be updating this blog less and less in the future, so please visit our website on a regular basis for the latest news. We’re also on Facebook (Anglican Church of the Trinity) and on Twitter (trinitympls).

I continue to send at-least-weekly news updates to those who have requested them; if you’re not on my distribution list, send me an email at MplsAnglican@aol.com.

Drop in to worship with us some Sunday! 5:30 p.m. at Aldrich Church, 3501 Aldrich Avenue South. And stay for refreshments and fellowship after the service. Hope to see you soon!