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Click here to download the Trinity Trumpet Trinity Companion in PDF format.It’s keen to be green—and Holy Trinity Parish is green! This edition of the Trinity Trumpet takes a closer look at Green Ministry—in the words of the team that leads us.
The Rev. Woody Bartlett writes about God leading us to a more caring and responsible treatment of our world. Bill Clark suggests steps that each of us can take to make our homes more earth-friendly. And members of the Green Team describe their experience of Green Ministry. Read, think and enjoy.
In the coming weeks, you will have other opportunities to reflect upon your connectedness with our world. On October 9, I invite you to bring your animal companion (dogs, cats, birds, fish) or any representation of Creation (pictures, stuffed toys, plants) to the 10:30 a.m. service. Worship that day will give us a chance to see what it is like to share our space with the rest of creation.
On three Tuesday nights this fall, our Green Ministry Team is helping to sponsor a study series titled “From Faucet to Font: Water in Georgia”. The study will be right here at Holy Trinity, October 18, 25, and November 1. Look for Gil Rogers and Randy Booker, two of our own, to speak in October.
Use this material and the events planned to reflect upon your connection with creation.
Joan Pritcher
Rector in the Interim
Greening from the Inside Out
I have always had an interest in building things, from tree houses, forts and dog houses for childhood friends to houses and larger structures in my profession as an architect today. I have always had a love of nature as well, beginning with my youth in the foothills of the mountains of East Tennessee, where a short hike or bike ride from my neighborhood took me to forests and rivers far removed from suburban development. It’s easy to understand my love of earth stewardship and how this was instilled in me at an early age. Read more…
Creation Theology
The Rev. Woody Bartlett, founding director of Georgia Interfaith Power and Light, finds his motivation for green projects in his faith. Read more…
In Our Own Words: Green Ministry
Recently The Rev. Joan Pritcher spoke to members of our Green Ministry Team about their experience in Green Ministry. What follows are their responses. Read more…
A Year of Drought
In October, the Green Team of Holy Trinity is co-sponsoring with Earth Covenant Ministries of the Atlanta Presbytery a series on water, “From Faucet to Font: Water in Georgia.” Between now and then, we will try to give some background information so that our discussions can be as productive as possible. Read more…
Garden Gifts
It was a hot, dry summer in Decatur, but Holy Trinity’s team of “Lay Weeders” coaxed a decent harvest of organic beans, peppers, squash, cucumbers, eggplant and herbs from three plots at the Decatur High School Community Garden, and the tomatoes are still going strong. Read more…
A Timbered Choir
Our front lawn is a mixture of grass and weeds. We fought the weeds hard for a couple of years, but lately have mostly accepted them as part of the landscape. Gretchen and I take turns doing the mowing and I can’t say we fight over it, but the truth is, it’s something we both enjoy. Read more…