A MONTHLY PUBLICATION WITH ALL THE HAPPENINGS AT HOLY TRINITY
Growing up in the country, I came to really enjoy the outdoors. I loved being able to explore and discover new rocks to climb, new trails to follow and new vistas to see. As...
When I became the Senior Pastor at Holy Trinity, my letter of call included a section where it said I would be eligible for a sabbatical after seven years. January of this year marked...
Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, but those who drink of the water that I will give them will never be thirsty. The water that I will give will become...
Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have the habit of doing. Rather, let us encourage each other all the more as you see the Day approaching.Hebrews 10:25The writer of Hebrews knew how...
If you were to choose a song that would represent your hopes for the New Year what might it be? Would you choose a marching tune a band might play in order to give...
If you have been at worship—in person or online—during the last couple of weeks, you may have heard it mentioned that we started the season of Advent earlier this year. Instead of just four...
THEA BOOK CIRCLE April 25 We will discuss: The Library Book by Susan Orlean Monday, April 25, 2022 at 7:00 PM Meet in the church library Susan Orlean re-opens the unsolved mystery of the most catastrophic library fire in American history, and delivers a dazzling homage to a beloved institution – our libraries. On the morning of April 29, 1986, a fire alarm sounded in the Los Angeles Public Library. Raging through the stacks, the fire reached 2000 degrees and burned for more than seven hours. It was the largest library fire in the history of the United States: it destroyed four hundred thousand books and damaged seven hundred thousand more, and shut the library down for seven years. The mystery remains: did someone purposefully set fire to the library—and if so, who? Weaving her life-long love of books and reading with the fascinating history of libraries and the sometimes-eccentric characters who run them, award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author Orlean presents a mesmerizing and uniquely compelling story. With her signature wit, insight, compassion and talent for deep research, she investigates the legendary Los Angeles Public Library fire to showcase the larger, crucial role that libraries play in our lives, and reveals how these buildings provide much more than just books and are needed now more than ever.
BLESSING OF THE BIKES2:00pm – 4:00 pm KIDS: Decorate your bike for a special prize! All ages: Bring your bike to be blessed, but even if you don't bring your bike, come to help raise money for our sister church in El Salvador. Eat Pupusas, hang out, play games, enter the raffles. Want to help? Need volunteer hours?
DISCUSSION GROUP ON FAITH AND ABORTIONMay 17, 2022, 7:00pm – May 18, 2022, 8:00pmTake meeting notesStart a new document to capture notesDescription:DISCUSSION GROUP ON FAITH AND ABORTION via ZoomTuesday, May 17 from 7:00pm -8:00pmWith news on the possibility of Roe vs. Wade being overturned flooding our airwaves, the topic of abortion is once again one of national debate. Many people have strong opinions on the issue and a variety of life experiences or beliefs that shape their feelings. What might our faith say about this subject? I would like to invite anyone who is interested in having a discussion on this topic to join me on Zoom Tuesday evening May 17 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. This is a time not to argue or try to convince each other who is right or wrong, but rather it is a time to listen to one another, to feel like we can safely share opinions, feelings, or stories in a respectful environment, and discern together how our faith mightcall us to respond to such national news. Below is a statement from our presiding Bishop from 2019 on the topic of abortion and our church’s social statement. This statement is not meant to be a doctrine, but a source of guidance as Lutherans wrestle with this issue. It will also help guide our discussion. https://www.elca.org/News-and-Events/7976https://www.elca.org/faith/faith-and-society/social-statements/abortion
All are welcome. We will gathervirtually on Zoom to pray, learn, and meet with California’s legislators.
JOIN IN LUTHERAN LOBBY DAY! Be an advocate with us as we respond to our baptismal calling as Lutherans to strive for justice and peace in all the earth. All are welcome. We will gather virtually on Zoom to pray, learn, and meet with California’s legislators. Even if you cannot make the entire event, you can still sign up for part of it.
May Devotional Bible Study: Across the GenerationsOur Women's May Bible Study will meet in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, May 28 at 2:00. This month our study is focused on stories from both Gather authors and our own stories --"stories of those who've reached out across barriers of age, race and ability to bring people together and share hospitality. You'll be asked to consider your own story and the places God has led you. In doing so, you might also be surprised by the power of relationship and hospitality to inspire change." (Gather p. 22) If you are unable to join us on Saturday, you may join the Synod Zoom study on Monday, May 23 at 7:00. Email Karil Drake at karildrake@yahoo.com if you would like the link to the study. Dixie Hanson
May Devotional Bible Study: Across the GenerationsOur Women's May Bible Study will meet in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, May 28 at 2:00. This month our study is focused on stories from both Gather authors and our own stories --"stories of those who've reached out across barriers of age, race and ability to bring people together and share hospitality. You'll be asked to consider your own story and the places God has led you. In doing so, you might also be surprised by the power of relationship and hospitality to inspire change." (Gather p. 22) If you are unable to join us on Saturday, you may join the synod Zoom study on Monday, May 23 at 7:00. Email Karil Drake at karildrake@yahoo.com if you would like the link to the study. Dixie Hanson
There will be no Bible Study on May 31 after Memorial Day weekend. The class will resume on June 7 led by our summer ministry assistant, Vicar Amanda, who will be leading an exploration of the Book of Acts.
VIKING DOG BOOTHThe Scandinavian Festival of Thousand Oaks, sponsored by the Scandinavian American Cultural and Historical Foundation (SACHF) with support from California Lutheran University will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2022 - Sunday, June 5, 2022. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will host the Viking Dog Booth. Karl Shafer, Darin Erickson, and Krister Swanson are on the Viking Dog Committee. Church volunteers are needed to work the booth. Go online and sign-up to volunteer using “Sign-up Genius” or use the sign-up sheets in the narthex.Use this link to sign-up to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f4aa4ad2fa6f94-viking
VIKING DOG BOOTHThe Scandinavian Festival of Thousand Oaks, sponsored by the Scandinavian American Cultural and Historical Foundation (SACHF) with support from California Lutheran University will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2022 - Sunday, June 5, 2022. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will host the Viking Dog Booth. Karl Shafer, Darin Erickson, and Krister Swanson are on the Viking Dog Committee. Church volunteers are needed to work the booth. Go online and sign-up to volunteer using “Sign-up Genius” or use the sign-up sheets in the narthex.Use this link to sign-up to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f4aa4ad2fa6f94-viking
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