Trinity Topics July 3, 2026

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DEAR FRIENDS

Dear Friends,

At Trinity Episcopal Church, we are often reminded that beauty is not something we create so much as something we recognize—already present in the world, already shimmering in the lives of our neighbors, already waiting to be named and celebrated.

On July 10th, we invite you into that recognition with us at Beauty in Being: Glitter and Grace, a joyful celebration of Queer Arts held here at Trinity. This evening gathering will bring together music, visual arts and spoken word in a spirit of creativity, hospitality, and pride. It is an opportunity to honor the gifts of LGBTQ+ artists and to witness the ways art can speak truth, heal wounds, and make space for joy.

“Beauty in Being” is not just a title—it is a statement of belonging. In a world that often asks people to justify or diminish who they are, this event is an affirmation that being is enough. That grace is not earned. That glitter is holy in its own right.

We hope you will join us for an evening that is as thoughtful as it is festive, as reflective as it is celebratory. Come as you are, bring a friend, bring your curiosity, and bring your full self.

And yes—there will be doughnuts.

Why doughnuts? Let’s just say they are part of a larger story we’ll share on the night—one that connects community and the unexpected ways grace shows up in ordinary life. Sometimes grace arrives glazed, sometimes sprinkled, and sometimes in a box passed hand to hand.

So come. Come for the art, come for the joy, come for the laughter, come for the conversation, come for the doughnuts. Come to be reminded that the sacred is often found not apart from our humanity, but right in the middle of it.

We look forward to seeing you on July 10th for Beauty in Being: Glitter and Grace.

Remember that you are Beautiful, Worthy, Loved, and Enough!

Jeffrey Albright

SUMMER REFLECTION

How have you felt God’s grace and compassion?

Readings appointed for Sunday, July 5; use track 2

FIREWORKS

Join us on Saturday for fireworks! Bring your coolers, appetizers to share, and your friends! Doors open at 7pn and fireworks begin at 10pm. We will be watching the weather. If Toledo cancels the fireworks, we will also cancel. Keep an eye on our social media for updates!

PRIDE MEETINGS

PRIDE T-SHIRTS

1. Go to our website and precede to the giving page, or you can just click this link!

2. Under the “One-time” giving portion click the drop down that says “Fund” and you will see “Trinity Pride T-Shirt 2026 $20”, and click on it.

3. A “Size” box will show up, and in there you can put the sizes of shirts you want. IF YOU ARE ORDERING MORE THAN ONE SHIRT, PLACE THE ADDITIONAL SIZES IN THIS BOX.

4. Each shirt is $20, so if you are ordering two shirts, place “40” in the “Amount” box.

5. If you are ordering a zip up hoodie, click the “+ Add Donation” button, it will add another fund box.

6. Click the “Fund” drop down, and you will see “Trinity Pride Zip Up Hoodie $30”

7. Another “Size” box will appear, and like your t-shirt, just add the size you want. IF YOU ARE ORDERING MORE THAN ONE HOODIE, PLACE THE ADDITIONAL SIZES IN THIS BOX.

8. Each hoodie is $30, so if you are ordering two hoodies, place “60” in the “Amount” box.

9. Fill out your name and email, this will help us track who has ordered what, and how many, so that we can make sure your order goes through. By the time you are ready to check out, your page should look something like this:

Go through the payment as you would normally give online, you will receive an email verification of the purchase, and I will keep track of the orders to make sure all are submitted in time. Deadline to order is July 12th and they will be available to pick-up August 2nd at church. If you have any questions contact george@trinitytoledo.org

CONFIRMATION

There will be four meetings. Each will be after church on a Sunday, and each will not go over an hour. The sessions (planning around other things in my own and the church's calendar...) will be:

July 12: A brief history of the Anglican tradition and the Episcopal Church, including Episcopal structure and organization
August 2: An exploration of the Bible and its general sections
August 23: An exploration of the Book of Common Prayer
August 30: An exploration of a Sunday - a step-by-step walk-through of what we typically do on Sundays and why we do it.

TRINITY RESPONSE TEAM

YOUTH GROUP

Trinity Youth Outing - Parents, encourage your teen to bring a friend bowling on 7/9 at Incredibowl! Sign up here for the event. If you’re unsure about your kid making it, you can sign up the day of!

TRINITY FAMILY OUTING

BREAKFAST IN JUNE

We can always use help with our flagship ministry, Breakfast at Trinity. Whether you want to help with Sunday morning, dropping off some fruit, or even with the laundry you can sign up here. Or contact george@trinitytoledo.org

BETTER TOGETHER SHIRTS

If you plan on marching in the Pride Parade representing Trinity with Better Together, you are going to need a Better Together shirt. This year's shirt is pink! If you have a Better Together shirt from years past, you don't need to purchase a new one. The goal is to have a rainbow of people of faith marching down Adams Street. Shirts are $20 and can be purchased here: https://jupmode.chipply.com/FCUP26

TRINITY'S PRAYER LIST

Trinity continues to have an active prayer list. If you’d like prayers for yourself or for someone you know, you can request them by contacting the Trinity office (trinity@trinitytoledo.org or 419-243-1231). All prayer requests are shared only with a small intercessory prayer group who, along with parish clergy, offer recurring prayers for each request. When a request is received, it remains on the prayer list for four weeks before it’s taken off. Requests can always be renewed or submitted again; having an “expiration date” simply prevents the list from overflowing with prayer requests that are out of date.

TRINITY@HOME LIVE-STREAM

Here's a link to our livestream:

www.trinitytoledo.org/live

BUILDING PARTNER NEWS

Actors Collaborative Toledo Presents Lauren Gunderson's I and You

TOLEDO, Ohio – Actors Collaborative Toledo (ACT) invites audiences to experience the moving and thought-provoking play I and You by acclaimed playwright Lauren Gunderson. Directed by Barbara Barkan, the production will be performed in the Chapel Theatre at Trinity Episcopal Church, 316 Adams Street, in downtown Toledo.

Performances are scheduled for Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., with a Sunday matinee on July 26 at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets are available in advance at www.act419.org. Reduced pricing is available for students and seniors. Because seating in the Chapel Theatre is limited, advance ticket purchases are encouraged.