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DEAR FRIENDS

A bit of activism…

Dear friends,

This Sunday we will be offering the ability to participate in a bit of activism. During coffee hour, a table will be set up captained by our incredible tenor section leader, Steven Sloan. There, he will be accepting signatures against Ohio Senate Bill 1. SB1 goes after higher education, specifically attempting to ban diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in universities, which could lead to the elimination of DEI scholarships.

Over the past few years, we have been wading into the water of activism by advocating for the world we want, not the one we live in. Looking at our values as a progressive, inclusive, community of faith, it makes sense to use our voices to speak against a bill that will “stifle scientific discovery by driving away students, teachers, and staff” (ohsb1petition.com). The Ohio Capital Journal has a great article written in March of this year which you can read here (it is also where the image for this Dear Friends comes from).

We ought to have a say in how the future of our state teaches our kids, and cares for our teachers. I ask you to use your voice and sign the petition against SB1 this Sunday during coffee hour.

Grace and peace,
George Benson (he/him)
Director of Community Engagement

MASTERWORKS CHORALE OF TOLEDO PERFORMANCE


Saturday, June 14 at 7:30pm: Join Masterworks Chorale for an unforgettable evening of music, reflection, and renewal as they close their season with A Lasting Hope — a heartfelt celebration of resilience, unity, and the enduring power of song. Link to tickets here:  Masterworks Ticket Website


STAFF RETREAT


Tuesday, June 17 and Wednesday, June 18 the parish office will be closed as Trinity's staff gathers off site for two busy days of 2025-2026 calendar planning, deeper connections with each other and for our Trinity community. We ask that you hold us in prayer as we do this important work!


FLYDLPHN PERFORMANCE


Sunday, June 22 at 3pm (Pronounced ‘flydolphin”) We are thrilled to present this Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti based mixed chamber ensemble to Trinity on June 22 as part of our Music & Arts series. FLYDLPHN cultivates a distinctive panoramic soundscape making extensive use of electro-acoustic, multimedia, and improvised performance, building a community that empowers the sharing of art from early-career composers and underrepresented voices. FLYDLPHN is flutist Lexi Eubanks, clarinetist Oliver Bishop, bassoonist Bryce Richardson, bassist Emani Barber, and percussionists Olivia Cirisan and Ancel Fitzgerald Neeley. This event is free. Bring your friends!


SAVE THE DATE

BROADWAY CONCERT


BROADWAY CONCERT: JUNE 10 @ 7:00 pm Free admission and open to the public! Mark your calendars for the end of the choir season concert, featuring music from Broadway! The Trinity Choir is busy preparing to sing their faces off. We'll see you there! TUESDAY, JUNE 10 @ 7 PM.


NOON TIME WEDNESDAY SERVICE - HIATUS


Please note that our regular Noontime Wednesday services will be on hiatus during the summer months beginning June 18. We will resume in the fall. Thank you for understanding and we look forward to worshiping with you on Sundays and at all the special events this summer!


BUILDING PARTNERS NEWS


ACT is presenting the area premiere of Blood of the Lamb by acclaimed playwright Arlene Hutton, an urgent and riveting new play exploring the collision of personal autonomy and state control in a post-Roe America.


Set in a stark room at a Texas airport, Blood of the Lamb centers on Nessa, a pregnant woman detained under new reproductive laws. As she faces questioning and legal proceedings—represented not by her own advocate but by an attorney for her unborn fetus—the play unfolds as a chilling, Kafkaesque legal drama. Through sharp dialogue and escalating tension, Hutton examines the profound implications of legislation that prioritizes the rights of the unborn over the autonomy of the living. Blood of the Lamb is directed by Toledo theatre veteran Barbara Barkan and features Monica Hiris and Rin Moran.


Performances will run June 5-8, 2025, in Trinity's Chapel. June 5-7 at 8:00 p.m. and June 8 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets for Thursday, June 5 are $5.00. Tickets for the remaining performances are $10.00-$20.00. Available in advance at www.act419.org or at the door one hour before the curtain time.


WEAR ORANGE VIRTUAL BLOOD DRIVE (JUNE 1-15)


Gun shot victims are 5 times more likely to need a transfusion.

Gun shot victims require 10 times more blood than other trauma victims.


Moms Demand Action is sponsoring a virtual blood drive with the American Red Cross to help replace the blood needed by victims of gun violence. How does it work?

  1. Use this link to choose a blood bank near you. Blood Bank locations here
  2. Make an appointment to donate blood between June 1-15.
  3. Donate blood!

BOOK CLUB


My Friends by Fredrik Backman
"Fredrik Backman's signature charm, humor, and attention to the poignant details of everyday life are on full display in this funny, moving novel. His most heartfelt and personal tale yet, My Friends is a stunning testament to the transformative, timeless power of art and friendship." ~ goodreads  


Book Club will be taking a breather in June and July but that doesn't mean you can't be reading. Get this one on your summer reading list, and add August 24 at 6:30pm to your calendar. Happy reading!


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


Trinity@Home is now a live-stream of Trinity’s 10:00 am in-person service with an interactive chat.


www.trinitytoledo.org/live


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