January 2016 A Newsletter of Trinity On The Hill, Episcopal Church :: Los Alamos, NM

Trinity Tidings

In the life of our church:

P. 2 :: Sr . Warden’s Offer ing

P. 3 :: Annual Meeting Agenda

P. 4 :: 2016 Vestry Candidates

P. 5 :: ToTH on Chr istmas Eve

P. 6 :: Eastern Spir ituality

P. 7:: New Adult Ed Course

P. 8, 9 :: My Annual Mtg notes

P.10 :: January Server Schedule

P.11 :: January Calendar

Sunday Worship Schedule:

8:00a Rite I (Spoken)

10:30a Rite II (Choral Eucharist)

6:00p Choral Evensong (3rd

Sunday of the month)

8:00p Compline, every Sunday

~ Come Worship With Us! ~

www.latoth.org

505-662-5107

The Rector Speaks:

Epiphany greetings! We are basking in the light of Christ’s revelation

to the Nations, and what a glorious light it is! In some ways, it is fitting

that our Annual Meeting takes place during the Season after Epiphany,

for the meeting is an opportunity to shed light on all that God has done

in our common life at Trinity on the Hill.

One of the gems in our Prayer Book is The Catechism, a wonderful re-

source for education about the ministry of all baptized Christians. It

offers this statement, among others, about the ministry of the laity:

“The ministry of lay persons is…to take their place in the life, worship,

and governance of the Church.” The Annual Meeting is a rich oppor-

tunity for you to take your place in the governance of our parish, and is

an important opportunity to make your voice heard in our common life.

Please make it a point to be present at our Annual Meeting on January

24th, immediately following our 10:30 service. May the light of Christ

shine upon you in these coming weeks. See you at the Annual Meeting!

Peace,

Chris+

Father Chris’ latest sermon can be read on his blog :

www.whereisthefountain.com/2015.

You can access his other sermons there as well.

January is a time of beginnings – a new page on a new calendar, a new set of resolutions, a new hope in

the future. At Trinity on the Hill, we are writing a new chapter in our life in Christ, a chapter in which

each of us will play a part. How will our story turn out? It is up to you and me.

Another term for “Church” is “Body of Christ.” Each of us was created in God’s image and, bound by

love of God and of one another, we become something greater than the sum of our individual persons. It

is a wonderful feeling, but it is not without some strings attached.

When we were baptized, we were accepted into a loving family. Those around us pledged to take spiritual

care of us, to help us to find our place in God’s kingdom. Today, as full fledged members of the Church,

we welcome others into Christ’s Body, taking responsibility for them just as our predecessors did for us.

How do we carry out this responsibility? By being active members of the church family, by treating it

with the same care that we treat our immediate family. If you did nothing to help around the house, would

you expect to enjoy the love and fellowship of your family members? Of course not – more likely there

would be a sharp rebuke for laziness. In return for your love, your care, your work, you receive love in

return. More than that, you have the opportunity to show your love for others. That is a gift in itself.

Our church family is no different. Each of us is richer for the time and treasure that we contribute to

spreading God’s word. It is an investment with astonishing returns. Rather than wonder how we might fit

the church into our busy schedules, we should be thinking of what we

might eagerly volunteer to do. What is more important than your

soul? At the end of a long life (hopefully), how will you explain that

you “did not have time” to participate in the life of the church? If you

are shy about volunteering, make up your mind today – right now – to

be an active part of Trinity on the Hill. Call the office at 662-5107 or

stop by to ask how you can help. Make coffee, shovel snow, help with

audits, join a ministry, help the Altar Guild prepare Christ’s table,

there is much to be done.

It’s a new year and a new page has been turned in our lives. What will

each of us write on that page?

Steve Younger

Senior Warden

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SENIOR WARDEN’S OFFERING

SOUPER BOWL 2016 COMING UP — FEBRUARY 7

TOTH's Outreach Ministry will again have the Soup Pot out for donations to LA Cares. Please mark your calendars

and come prepared to drop in some cash (even a dollar counts!), along with your non-perishable foods that day!!

Use the TOTH website to get to MyTOTH where you can find your parish directory, correct your

directory listing, and view giving statements: www.latoth.org

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Annual Parish Meeting Agenda 12:15 pm

Sunday, January 24, 2016

Blessing

Buffet Potluck Lunch

12:15pm Call to Order/Prayer – Fr. Christopher Adams

12:20 - 12:40pm Housekeeping Items

Appointment of Parliamentarian and Clerk – Sr. Warden Steve Younger

Minutes of the Annual Meeting of January 25, 2015, for acceptance as printed

Appoint readers of the minutes of this meeting (for acceptance next year)

Approval of the Agenda

Appointment of Tellers & Youth Pages– Senior Warden

12:40 - 12:50pm Nominations – Sr. Warden Steve Younger

12:50 - 1:00pm Balloting / Elections

Vestry: 4 for 3-year terms; 1 youth for a 1-year term

Nomination of Candidates:

(1) by the Nominating Committee

(2) Self-nominations

(3) Nominations from the floor

Diocesan Convention: one delegate (3-year term) & 1 alternate delegate

Nomination of Candidates:

(1) by the Nominating Committee

(2) from the floor

1:00 - 1:10pm Filing of the Ministry reports – Sr. Warden Steve Younger

1:10 - 1:20pm Review of the 2015 Financials – Jeff Favorite

1:20 - 1:35pm Adoption of 2016 Budget – Jeff Favorite

1:35 - 1:40pm Announcement of Election results

1:40 - 1:50pm Search Committee Report

1:50 - 2:10pm Rector’s Report

2:10 - 2:20pm Wardens' Reports

Senior Warden’s Report – Steve Younger

Junior Warden’s Report – Mark Hartman

2:20 - 2:30pm Recognition of Outgoing Vestry, Delegates, Alternates

2:30pm Blessing – Fr. Chris Adams

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2016 Vestry Candidates

Linda Corliss

I have been a member of TOTH since I moved with my husband Stu, and my

sons to Los Alamos in 2007. My children and I have been welcomed into the

church and feel it is our spiritual home. While my boys have served over the

years as acolytes, I have served as a Sunday School teacher, worked for three

years on the Audit Committee, and most recently as an usher and reader at the

10:30 service. I welcome the opportunity to serve on the Vestry and help guide

our church under our new leadership.

Kandice Favorite

I have been a member of Trinity on the Hill for about 16 years. During

that time, I have led the young family ministry, taught Sunday School,

sung with Generations and the Chancel Choir, and served on the vestry. As

our parish faces into new adventures and challenges under the leadership of

our new rector, I want to serve on the vestry to help guide us through them in

the best way possible.

Mandie Gehring

When I moved to Los Alamos 2 1/2 years ago, I decided to attend a service at

TOTH because of the focus on community service evident on its website. I stayed

for the people and the worship. Although I was recently confirmed, my father is a

minister and I attended Christian churches my entire life. I currently serve as an

offering counter and have participated in a Trinity Builders mission. Professional-

ly, I am a staff physicist at LANL and a former president of the ~380 member

postdoctoral association. I am honored and grateful to have the opportunity to

serve on the vestry early in my Episcopalian life, and I hope to learn and grow as

I use my skills and experiences to serve my church and spiritual family.

4th nominee…

Nominations from the floor will be taken at the Annual Meeting… Think about serving!

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Trinity Tidings

A newsletter of Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church

The Rev. Christopher Adams, Rector,

cell phone: (252) 452-8540

The Rev. Alicia Pope

The Rev. Louise Weiss

3900 Trinity Dr., Los Alamos, New Mexico 87544

(505) 662-5107 FAX: 662-5498

Editor: TK Thompson (672-9498)

Calendars and schedules: Cynthia Biddlecomb and

Claire Singleton

Distribution: Cynthia Biddlecomb, Cathy Walters, Jane Sherwood,

Renee Roybal, T.K. Thompson and the Thursday Men's Fellowship

Trinity on the Hill’s Vision

We are called to be a Christ-centered community,

gathered in love and forgiveness, growing

in faith and sent forth to serve.

The February 2016 Issue

deadline is COB January 29th! Submit electronically to: tktincnm@msn.com

ToTH on Christmas Eve

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A New Adult Education Series Starting in January

Face to Face with God: The Incredible Richness of Eastern Spirituality

God became man so that man might become god. (St. Athanasius)

For two thousand years, the Orthodox Church has maintained that everyone can see the face of God, that

everyone is destined to be a saint. Our brothers and sisters in the Eastern Church call this theosis, the un-

ion of the person with God, and they consider it an eminently achievable and even necessary goal.

Starting in January, Steve Younger will lead a series of ten discussions on the spirituality of the Eastern

Orthodox Church. Together we will explore a wide range of topics in Orthodox thought that can bring

each of us closer to God. These include:

The Jesus Prayer: Ten words that change lives

To see the face of God – icons as windows into a deeper reality

The Eucharist as a direct encounter with Christ

Living the Bible with the first Christians

Total immersion in God: The experience of the Desert Fathers and Mothers

Practical instructions on finding God: Eastern mystics speak to us today

How Anglicans build on their Orthodox heritage

The series will include film clips, suggestions for further reading and, for those who may miss a Sunday,

handouts that summarize what was discussed.

There is great depth and beauty in Orthodox spirituality which is, after all, the foundation of our Anglican

tradition. Come and share in this exploration of our Orthodox heritage!

When and where: Every Sunday at 9:30, January 31- April 10 (except Easter), in Sherrill Hall.

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January Calendar of Events (details online at http://latoth.org/about-us/calendar/)

Check the website to see if a room is available or to see what is happening at TOTH.

Sunday, Jan. 17 — 6pm Evensong and Reception

Monday, Jan. 18 — Office Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Tuesday, Jan. 19 — 6pm Faith & Science video series, Kelly Hall

Sunday, Jan. 24 — 11:45a Annual Meeting, preceded by Potluck lunch (after 10:30 service)

Sunday, Jan. 31 — 8am to 12:30pm, Good Books on display in Kelly Hall

Regular weekly activities:

Sunday worship at 8am Rite I Eucharist, 9:30a Education Hour; 10:30am Rite II Eucharist;

8:00pm Compline; 5pm Youth groups (4th & 5th Sun.)

Tuesday: 6:30am Women Alive!

Wednesday: 8:30-12:00 Shop on the Corner open; 7:15pm Chancel Choir rehearsal

Thursday: 7am Men’s Fellowship; 10am Aspen Ridge and 10:30 Sombrillo Eucharist;

Noon Bible Study, Library

Friday: 7:30am Holy Eucharist; 5:00 Youth Choir and 5:45p Evensong Choir Rehearsals

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