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, April 8: The Crisis of Stuff — Immediate Solutions to Circularity
Consumers are buying more clothes than ever — and using them less before discarding them. Do you ever wonder where yesterday’s fashions or slightly used clothes go when they are tossed aside? Liz Alessi will talk about how the fashion industry can foster more sustainable practices up and down the supply chain, including material choices to keep designs in circulation longer and reduce carbon footprint. She will also address ways that we as consumers can reuse, recycle, or down-cycle the stuff in our closets.
Liz Alessi has over 20 years’ experience as a supply chain executive in the fashion industry, and has recently started her own consulting firm advising brands on environmentally preferred design choices, new materials and product development through disruptive supply chain models, focusing on circularity and sustainability.
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.