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As of May 1, Gayle Glanville joined the staff of Trinity Cathedral as Director of Stewardship & Development.
Gayle brings to the Cathedral nearly two decades of experience in fundraising and development, primarily in the academic setting, including long-term roles at Ohio State and the College of Wooster. [Read more...]
This month, we are launching a new congregational care ministry called Trinity Neighbors. Trinity’s congregation is large and geographically spread-out, but there are clusters of members in many communities. Trinity Neighbors are congregation members who live in your neighborhood, who will help keep the other nearby members in touch with each other, and with the Cathedral. [Read more...]
The Greater Cleveland Congregations health care team has decided to move forward with a plan to organize three Medicaid expansion canvasses in target neighborhoods to generate publicity and support for extending health care coverage in Ohio. We have developed an expertise in going door-to-door though the CMSD levy campaign, and it’s time to exercise that muscle for the 600,000 Ohioans who could gain access to life-saving health coverage! [Read more...]
Fifth graders from Trinity’s neighboring K-8 elementary school, Marion-Sterling achieved “gold” status during the May 11 semi-finals of the Annual Colors of the Rainbow Ballroom Dancing competitions as part of the Dancing Classrooms program. [Read more...]
Since we celebrated Mother’s Day this month, the Monday, May 20 (6:30 p.m.) Sacred Space meeting will focus on the feminine aspect of God and Margaret McConnell will lead the session. Bring a poem, reading, piece of art or something from nature that reflects the feminine aspect of God for you. Also, think of one woman–well-known, little known, or virtually unknown–whose memory you wish to celebrate. For more information, contact Charlotte Nichols or Adrienne Clements.
Submitted by Patricia Roberts, Senior Warden
The Cathedral held its annual meeting on May 5th. The business put forth before the congregation included elections to both Cathedral Council and Vestry. Re-elected to Vestry were Melody Hart, Allison Hauserman and Amy-Ryder Wentz. Jim Burger was elected to his first vestry term. Charlotte Nichols was re-elected to Cathedral Council; newly elected Council members are Lawrence Edem, Andrea McCreary and Karla Rivers. Jon Benedict and Sally Winter were elected to the Nominating Committee. Jane Freeman was elected delegate to Diocesan Convention, and Debbie Hunter will serve as her alternate. [Read more...]
Daughters of the King meets Sunday, May 19 following the 11:15 a.m. service. Special guest is Charlotte Nichols who will discuss mandalas and using them as part of our prayer life. Feel free to bring lunch. Questions about DOK? Contact co-chairs Debbie Hunter (hunterd16@netzero.net) or Marilyn McDonald (msmcdonald7@gmail.com).
This past March 13 Cleveland delegates traveled to El Salvador to participate in the first-ever LGBT conference in the Central American country. Those delegates will hold a panel discussion at St. John’s Episcopal Church (2600 Church Ave., Cleveland) on Wednesday, June 19 at 7 p.m. The Episcopal Church in El Salvador has been integral in the acceptance of LGBT persons into faith communities. All are welcome to attend. RSVP to Alex Barton, abarton@dohio.org.
All of our Children and Youth Ministries (Chapel Chat, Youth Choir, Sunday School, and Youth Group) have been cancelled for Sunday, May 19 so that Trinity members and friends of all ages can participate in cheering on the Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon runners during the 10:10 a.m. program hour, so please join in! We are asking that all children age 12 and younger be accompanied by an adult at all times throughout the event.
Children and youth (grades 3-12) are invited to find out more about Camp Cedar Hills, a residential summer camp owned by the Diocese of Ohio, located in Lake County, about 35 minutes from downtown Cleveland. One-week camps are offered, blending recreational and educational activities; four mini camps (3 days) [Read more...]
St. John’s Episcopal Church in Ohio City wants to start the spring season off right with a beautiful garden but needs help. If you have any old garden tools, potting soil, pots, etc. please contact Alex Barton (abarton@dohio.org).
Trinity is seeking the names of high school and college graduates in our congregation, to recognize on Sunday, June 9. Please forward graduates’ names and their institutions to Ginger Bitikofer (gbitikofer@dohio.org or 216-774-0407).
The Greater Cleveland Congregations core team will hold its first monthly meeting on Sunday, May 5 at 12:30 p.m. Meetings will be held the first Sunday of the month following the 11:15 service. Order lunch from Cafe Ah-Roma if you like. Meetings will last no longer than one hour and will be a time to discuss several ongoing issues, including Medicaid expansion.
Newcomers and new members are invited to join Canon Will Mebane to “chat” with him on two Wednesday evenings this month, May 15 and May 22, at 7:30 p.m. Find out more about Trinity’s history, mission and vision, worship, education and pastoral care. Want to know more about how to get involved, how to become a member, and “what’s a verger, anyway?” You bring the questions and we’ll bring the coffee. No reservations needed, but if you need more information, contact Ginger Bitikofer, gbitikofer@dohio.org, 216-774-0407.
On May 12 Trinity will once again participate in The Episcopal Church’s United Thank Offering (UTO) campaign. There will be an information table in the Promenade on Sundays. Bring your blue box or envelope with you to church on Sunday, May 12 and place it in the offering plate. [Read more...]
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