Trinity Cares Reflection and Action: Racial Justice & Education Group
Second Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30pm, via Zoom
In response to racial violence and turmoil in summer 2020, Trinity Cares members gathered to share their stories, reflect together, and discuss ways to take action together for social justice.
The Education group meets for reflection, sharing and to explore ways to make a positive impact on racial injustice in the area of child and adult education. We will review resources, plan projects and search for ways to support existing work.
Prison Ministry
Trinity’s parishioner-led Prison Ministry advocates for social justice reform of prisons and incarceration and supports fair reentry processes and opportunities for those returning home. We engage in direct communication to uplift the spirits of those incarcerated, letting them know they have a loving community in our ministry and are not forgotten. All are welcome to join our monthly meetings, hear from speakers on social justice and criminal justice reform topics, and learn about opportunities to get involved with our work.
Upcoming Meetings:
- April 4: How can architectural design of prisons prioritize the humanity of those imprisoned? At this month’s Prison Ministry meeting, hear from DLRGroup architects Andre Voss and Marayca Lopez, Escaping Time exhibit curator Jay Darden, and artist and Trinity congregation member Karen Thomas about how intentional design processes can facilitate positive mental health and rehabilitation outcomes.
Environmental Justice Ministry Group
Second Monday of every month, 6pm, Online
The Environmental Justice ministry group examines and acts around the most pressing problems of climate change and environmental justice, through the lens of faith.
Monday, May 13: Stories on the Land — The History and Preservation of a Black-Owned Beach
This is the second in a two-part series, Stories on the Land. On March 11, Cassandra Carmichael, Executive Director of the National Religious Partnership for the Environment, introduced us to the relationship between story-telling and African American history to public lands. In November 2023 the NRPE conducted interviews and a roundtable of Black clergy to discuss new National Monument designations and other land protections that chronicle Black history. At this month’s meeting, Vincent O. Leggett, founder and president of Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation, will speak about the effort to protect historic Carr’s Beach in Maryland.
Through the Jim Crow era, Carr's Beach was one of only seven beaches ever listed in the Green Book, the preeminent guide for African American travelers. In its heyday, the Black-owned beach resort encompassed 180 bayfront acres. In 2022 the last 5-acre patch of what was Carr’s Beach was purchased by the city of Annapolis for preservation with exhibits to tell the story of the people of Carr’s Beach.
Sacred Ground
Created by The Episcopal Church, Sacred Ground is a film- and readings-based dialogue series on race, grounded in faith. In a small group, we will engage a curriculum that walks through chapters of America’s history of race and racism, weaving in threads of family story, economic class, and political and regional identity.
Reach out to Ruth Frey to learn more about future Sacred Ground cohorts. Note that in-person attendance at Trinity Commons will be required at select sessions.
Trinity Knitters
Third Sunday of every month at Trinity Commons, 12:30–2:30pm
Third Monday of every month online, 6:30–7:30pm
Are you an experienced knitter, new to the craft, or somewhere in between? Trinity Knitters welcomes you to gather online and knit or crochet together, discuss projects, share advice, and enjoy each other’s company. Open to all.