Trinity Church: A Legacy of Leadership
Last night at Trinity featured the latest celebration in honor of our 150th anniversary as a parish. The evening began with a beautiful service of Evensong featuring the choirs of Trinity Church and the preces and responses composed by our own Bert Landman. At a special moment during the service, 6 choristers (several others were out sick) received new ribbons, symbolizing level of accomplishment in musical learning and skill. The ribbons are work as part of the choristers' vestments and reflect accomplishment according to the standards of the Royal School of Church Music, Voice for Life curriculum which is utilized by the Choir School of Hartford. Congratulations to these choristers!
Immediately following Evensong, we shared fellowship and a bountiful pot-luck supper hosted by Penny Pearson and our 150th anniversary committee. Ham, a number of tasty and nutritious salads, fried chicken, Jamaican beef patties, and yummy desserts were among the selections -- everyone ate well and there was food to spare.
The program for the evening was provided by guest speaker Bill Faude, formerly of the Old State House, Mark Twain Memorial, and the Connecticut Historical Society. Bill brought history to life through the eyes of the founding members of Trinity, who were not only visionaries for the parish but for the City of Hartford as well. With established roots in Hartford society and commerce, these individuals were able to effect lasting change in the city. Their legacy to Trinity is our commitment to make a difference in our church and in our community.
Early 21st century Hartford is a very different place from the Hartford of 1859, but the opportunities and the challenges remain. Through it all are the transcendent values that fueled the founders' vision for this congregation and that remain alive today. Bill's challenge to us as a congregation is how to celebrate those values as we build upon that early vision for Trinity Episcopal Church and our city.
Have a blessed day! Your brother in Christ, Don+
Immediately following Evensong, we shared fellowship and a bountiful pot-luck supper hosted by Penny Pearson and our 150th anniversary committee. Ham, a number of tasty and nutritious salads, fried chicken, Jamaican beef patties, and yummy desserts were among the selections -- everyone ate well and there was food to spare.
The program for the evening was provided by guest speaker Bill Faude, formerly of the Old State House, Mark Twain Memorial, and the Connecticut Historical Society. Bill brought history to life through the eyes of the founding members of Trinity, who were not only visionaries for the parish but for the City of Hartford as well. With established roots in Hartford society and commerce, these individuals were able to effect lasting change in the city. Their legacy to Trinity is our commitment to make a difference in our church and in our community.
Early 21st century Hartford is a very different place from the Hartford of 1859, but the opportunities and the challenges remain. Through it all are the transcendent values that fueled the founders' vision for this congregation and that remain alive today. Bill's challenge to us as a congregation is how to celebrate those values as we build upon that early vision for Trinity Episcopal Church and our city.
Have a blessed day! Your brother in Christ, Don+
posted by Don+ @ 10:22 PM
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