Cherry Blossom Breast Cancer Foundation Screening Event

The Novant Health UVA Health System mobile mammography unit is coming to Trinity Episcopal Church in April in association with the Cherry Blossom Breast Cancer Foundation! The elegant, self-contained coach offers on-site breast cancer screenings, a highly qualified all female staff and a private dressing room. The mobile unit offers a one-stop screening performed in a comfortable and convenient environment, and it reduces time away from the office for personal appointments.

Saturday, May 21
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Trinity Episcopal Church
9108 John S. Mosby Highway
Upperville, VA 20184

Women are eligible if they:
• Are over the age of 40.
• Have not had a mammogram in the last 12 months.
• Have no existing lumps or breast pain.
• Have seen a physician in the last 24 months.

Please call the church for appointment availability at 540-592-3343 and register at 703-369-8073, option 3.

Holy Week and Easter at Trinity

Please join us at Trinity Episcopal Church as we journey through Holy Week and make our way to the glory of Easter Sunday. We will have a combination of in-person and virtual services for you to attend.

Palm Sunday
March 28, 10am in the Bishop’s Garden

Holy Week M-W
March 29-31, Noon in the Courtyard

Maundy Thursday
April 1, Noon in the Courtyard
7pm National Cathedral Virtual Service
Watch National Cathedral Service Here

Good Friday
April 2, Noon in the Courtyard
Virtual Service, on demand

Holy Saturday
April 3, Prayer Vigil in Sanctuary, all day

Easter Sunday
6:30am Sunrise Service in the Outdoor Sanctuary
Virtual Service, on demand
10am Service in the Courtyard followed by Easter Egg Hunt

Morning Worship - In Person Outdoors

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We are excited to be able to come together for Holy Eucharist - an outside worship on Sundays, in-person, and with safety protocols in place. Join us Sundays at 9:00 am in the Bishop’s Garden where we will have a service of the Holy Eucharist.

Please Follow Guidelines for Attending In-Person Worship

In an effort to maintain a safe place of worship, please follow the guidelines below and call the church office to let us know you are planning on attending. The Bishop is very clear on the criteria to allow this gathering. Please dress casually and warm, we will have heaters spread throughout. Everyone MUST wear a mask, NO EXCEPTIONS.

1. We will provide one way in and one way out of the worship space.

2. We will have printed bulletins to hand out and ask that you take them home to read and dispose of them at home.

3. We ask you to bring your own masks, hand sanitizers, chairs or blankets for worship services (we will have a few masks and a hand sanitizer station available)

4. We MUST practice social distancing, please stay in your "worship pods".

5. We encourage you to use the restrooms at home and only use the bathroom in Cox Hall for emergencies.

6. We will not pass a plate during the service but we will provide a basket at the entrance and exit for your gifts and pledge offerings. You can also give easily touch-free online or via text.

7. Finally we ask that you do not linger for fellowship and leave the church grounds immediately after the service.

We can make this work but we need everyone to do their part.

Please join us! We can’t wait to see you all!

Ash Wednesday Services

When:
Wednesday February 17
Time:
6am Online Service (available for replay)
1pm Courtyard Service

We will be doing a virtual Ash Wednesday service that will go live at 6am (so that you can listen anytime on Ash Wednesday). This will be posted to our Facebook page, our website, and also to our YouTube channel. If you are on our email list, you'll get a reminder sent straight to your inbox.

***UPDATE*** We are now cleared to have in-person worship again! This means we'll be having a full service in our courtyard for Ash Wednesday which will begin at 12pm (noon). If you are able, we hope to see you there. The Bishop is very clear on the criteria to allow this gathering. Please dress casually and warm, we will have heaters spread throughout. Everyone MUST wear a mask, NO EXCEPTIONS.

Our Bishop has asked that we not impose ashes this year but has said that you are free to impose ashes on yourself. With that said I will have ashes from last year’s palms blessed and ready for you to pick up next Wednesday February 10. They will be in a box just in front of the church office.

As we get ready for Lent, let’s begin to prepare our hearts and minds for the season of "giving up". My prayer for you all is that you would find time to be still, quiet, and mindful as you invoke this prayer: Free me, Lord Jesus, from anything that obstructs my way to you. Clear away the clutter of petty grudges. Remove smudges of resentment and bitterness. Cleanse me of thoughts filled with anger, envy, or self-pity… Create space in my life for more kindness and less spitefulness, greater generosity, few self-centered needs, stronger compassion and weakened judgment of others… Enlarge my heart with a spirit of gratitude this Lent, so that I recognize the simple gifts that lay in abundance all around me…

- Rev. Jonathan Adams

Drive-In Worship

- Please note -
Drive In Worship for Sunday February 7, 2021 has been cancelled due to inclement weather. We’ll start up again next week on Sunday February 14!

As we continue to adapt to changing guidelines regarding in-person gatherings, we have some exciting news for worship options. Starting this week we will begin “drive-in church" (kind of like a drive-in movie, but better)!

When:
Sundays at 10am

Where:
Courtyard Parking Area

You will simply pull into the church parking lot facing the front garden, tune your radio station to FM 102.1 and enjoy the service from the warmth of your car. The musicians will be in the church singing our favorite hymns and anthems, and Rev. Jonathan will be standing out front leading the service just in front of the visitors parking spots and you will be singing and participating in the service from the warmth and safety of your car.

In order to follow along, we encourage you to download the worship booklet with liturgy and bring it with you. Feel free to print from home, or simply download to your mobile device to read on the go! If you forget your printed copy, not to worry. We’ll guide you along the way. You can find the weekly bulletin each week here: https://trinityupperville.org/worshipbooklet

It’s sure to be an uplifting experience to be able to gather together so bring a warm drink, a spirit to worship and a heart filled with hope.

Great Conjunction Gathering & Christmas Plan Updates

Trinity Family!

Tonight we have a very special opportunity to witness "The Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn"
https://www.nasa.gov/feature/the-great-conjunction-of-jupiter-and-saturn

If you would like to see it with your Trinity Family join me at 5 pm in the courtyard where we will have a special reading, a few songs by Bess Putnam (maybe a Carol or two or three), hot chocolate, cookies, and an unforgettable night of stargazing! Please plan to wear a mask!

CHRISTMAS EVE PLAN B!!!
Please keep an eye out on the weather and an email from me. If it looks as if the weather will be poor in the afternoon we will pull the pageant back along with the Eucharist service to an earlier time. I will send a special E-Genesis out Wednesday afternoon to confirm the time.

Hope to see you tonight!
Jonathan+

Joy of Giving Online Auction

JOY OF GIVING ONLINE AUCTION

Inspired by our new rector, we welcome Trinity Church’s first Joy of Giving Online Auction, accessible from the church website and running from December 13 to December 20, 2020. Proceeds to benefit local outreach projects in this year of exceptional need. 

The entirely virtual auction will feature many new wonderful items;

• Exquisite flower-shaped stud earrings in 14K white gold with pave diamond petals and turquoise centers

• Two-day stay at the five-star Inn at Perry Cabin on Maryland’s Eastern Shore including gift certificates for local restaurants in St. Michaels

• One-week stay at beachfront condo on Gasparilla Island, Boca Grande, Florida

• Many fun dinners and very special events hosted by parishioners

• Festive tabletop arrangements, wreathes, Christmas puddings and a wonderful doggie treats/toys basket, all crafted by parishioners

2020 is different in so many ways. We cannot hold the Christmas auction as we have traditionally, but we can provide a new online experience. You can take part in the Joy of Giving and support Trinity's varied outreach activities in the local community.

The auction can be accessed from any device (computer, Ipad, tablet, or smart phone). Once you get to the link you can browse the various items. The auction goes “live” at 12:00am December 13 and closes at 7:00pm on December 20. To bid and purchase items follow the prompts to sign in and provide credit card information. Further questions, call Laurie Volk or Betsy Crenshaw.

Christmas at Trinity 2020

As we continue to monitor the weather we have decided to switch up the Christmas Eve plans. The weather coming in is going to be nasty and rainy all day long so here is what we will do:

Christmas Eve 12/24/20 - The Holy Eucharist and Blessings will be distributed from 2-4pm in the church. Please don't all come at 2 but plan to space your selves out across the 2-hour window. We will have an Usher at the door giving you instructions on how to come in, receive, and exit.

Christmas Eve Virtual Service with music 12/24/20 - will go live at 5 pm. You will receive an email direct to your inbox at 5 pm (if you're on our list. DM us your email address if you'd like to be added). You can also find the service on our website, Facebook, and Youtube.

Trinity Kids Christmas Eve Service 12/24/20 - will also go live at 5 pm. You will receive an email direct to your inbox at 5 pm. You can also find the service on our website, Facebook, and Youtube.

First Sunday of Christmas 12/27/20 - We will celebrate the first Sunday of Christmas at 10 am with our Children's Christmas Pageant. If your children are in the performance (or would like to be) have them at the church no later than 9:30am so they can line up and be ready to go. We will also distribute Communion after the pageant at the front doors of the church (instruction given during the service).

I look forward to seeing you all at these different options! This may not be the Christmas Eve we wanted but it's certainly the one we need. I hope you all feel blessed by the offerings and know that I am praying for you tonight. If you need me don't hesitate to call or email me.

Grace, Peace, and Merry Christmas!
Jonathan

Live Zoom Adult Forum Class

For this week, I’ve got a surprise for everyone… We will be joining David Zahl LIVE at 10 AM for the last Holy Spirit class. You'll be able to join by following the link directly to this Zoom meeting, on Sunday the 29th. There will be a time for Q&A so get your questions ready… If you miss the 10 AM live class you will be able to watch it at a later time. Buckle up it’s going to be a Holy Spirit ride!

David is on staff at Christ Church Episcopal in Charlottesville you can read more about David by visiting: https://mbird.com/about/staff/

You can access the Zoom class at this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85902858563?pwd=T1Z3UVNiWWhYUXprYytmclgwZUM1dz09

Grace and peace!

Jonathan

Music Notes from Christian

For the first time ever, in the ninth month of a year that starts with 20, I will not publish on these pages a list of Trinity's choirs complete with dates and times that rehearsals will begin for the Fall. As the safety of singing in groups is still in serious question, our choirs for all ages will continue to be on hold indefinitely. As difficult as that is to put in print and as much as we all miss the connection of meeting in person, I will instead take this opportunity to recognize some of the ways that worshiping via recorded video services has provided new forms of connection that may not be immediately apparent, beginning with the notion that each week, with the click of a button (and the patience of Job while uploading) our clergy, musicians, lay readers, and video editors, all in different places, come together in a shared Google Drive folder labeled Trinity to create these video services.

In much the same way that I was initially resistant to cell phones, email, and self checkout at the grocery store (actually still not sold on that one), I have slowly found that the medium of video services does offer some inspiring possibilities not easily accomplished in live worship. For example, just this past Sunday, we were able to incorporate an image of the Apostle Peter from one of the stained glass windows into the video of an anthem about Peter. Similarly, being able to record children's sermons in different locations has opened up many options not possible in the basement of the church.

Yet another silver lining of video services has been the ability to see my colleagues at other churches in action. Both musicians and clergy rarely get the opportunity to attend worship at other churches but now, along with everyone else, we can watch any number of services in any number of places at any number of times. The connections are endless and also work both ways, increasing our own expo-sure. Several of our recorded musical selections have been viewed thousands of times, far more than we could ever hope for in person. I expect we have all had the experience and joy of being able to watch our extended family's and friend's churches, and have them see ours, to an extent never before possible.

Being witness to so many services has also given me a renewed appreciation for our beautiful Episcopal liturgy. Dating back to Thomas Cranmer's original Book of Common Prayer, the Roman Rite before that, and even the pre-Christian Jewish tradition, the interconnectedness of our common worship is much more apparent when we can so easily see it in action in so many different places. From the lips of a retired Bishop with a British accent to a new Rector with a southern one, the same reassuring words of our liturgy, with their ancient origins and order, are repeated in many more accents and languages around the world. Whether it be in the back yard or on the computer screen, our liturgy connects us to the countless generations of Christians who have come both before and after us and, in the present, helps bind us all together in the body of Christ.

There is no doubt that a video service cannot replace the sense of family we have when worshiping together in person. But perhaps the immediate connections we are sacrificing are allowing for more far reaching ones. Just maybe, as Christians around the world attempt to squeeze the depth of our liturgy and the breadth of Jesus' love through the lens of a camera, it might give all of us the opportunity to see more clearly that our common prayer is far greater than our differences and that we can rejoice in the knowledge that our God is alive on Google Drive.

Christian

Sundays and Meetings

In all that we do, safety protocols will be of utmost concern. Please remember to wear your masks and maintain social distancing.

Our Sunday’s at Home on-line service will be posted by 6:00am every Sunday.

Sunday Morning Prayer continues at 9:00am in the Bishop’s Garden.

Committee meetings can now meet in person, and ZOOM is still an option for those who prefer it. Many of these committees are in need of volunteers. If you would like to help please contact Betsy at the church office 540-592-3343 or any of the following individuals.

Ushers: Jolly de Give 540-592-3889 jdegive@gmail.com
Readers: Joe Fluet - joefluet@icloud.com
Flowers: Gina Hammond - hammond.gina@gmail.com and Sandra Markus - sandramarkus1@aol.com
Healing Ministry: Ginny Fluet - vfluet@icloud.com
Altar Guild: Becky Hoecker - rehoecker@me.com

More volunteers will be needed once we resume full activities so stay tuned.

Slater Run Vineyards 4th Annual Crabfest

Rev. Jonathan Adams enjoying a delicious crab dinner!

Thank you Slater Run Vineyards for sponsoring the 4th annual CRABFEST to benefit the Churches of Upperville. It looks like our Rector was enjoying himself.

The Churches of Upperville Outreach Program (CUOP) distributes baskets of food (actually overflowing, large cardboard boxes) to families who need help that live in Upperville and the surrounding community or that have close ties to it. Baskets are distributed four times a year, at the three major winter/spring holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter) and around Valentine’s Day.

Members of CUOP meet to talk about the needs of families, discuss any changes in their situations, and identify any families that should be added to the program.

Piedmont Child Care Center (PCCC) Protocols

The Piedmont Child Care Center again reopened back in June, albeit, with some different rules. We are accepting applications for children from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. We do not allow any family members into the building. The children are met at the front door, their temperature is taken, their hands are washed and then they are escorted to their age appropriate classroom. 

They play, eat and sleep with the same group throughout the day. They don’t interact with other classrooms.  

We like to have the children in place by 9:00am, the front door is locked, until

pickup time 4:00pm to 6:00pm. The children must bring their own lunches and PCCC supplies prepackaged snacks and juice. It’s the same wonderful enriching place for children, just with a Covid-19 slant to it.  

We are also making available desks & internet for school agers - who can’t go to school and their parents are working. 

Do give us a call, 540 592-3908. Looking forward to seeing you at Piedmont.  

Vestry Nominees Class of 2023

Who is Eligible to Serve on the Vestry?

According to the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, Canon 11, Section 4: Only lay persons who are confirmed adult communicants in good standing of the church, as defined in General Convention Canon 1.17., shall be eligible for election as Vestry Members of such church. However, regardless of eligibility of a person for election, no person shall be elected at a duly convened congregational meeting to consecutive full terms on a congregation’s Vestry or Vestry Committee.

So what does this mean in plain English?
“Confirmed Adult Communicant in good standing” means the following:

• You are age 16 or older.

• You have been baptized and confirmed in the church, and we have your baptism and confirmation duly recorded.

• You are active in worship, and have received communion at least 3 times this year.

• You have been faithful in working, praying, and giving for the spread of the Kingdom of God (meaning you are active and intentional about your participation in the life of the church and are known to the treasurer of the church). Furthermore, this Canon states that you can only serve one consecutive full term (3 years) on the Vestry.

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Alix Coolidge
I was born and raised in North Carolina but the Middleburg area has been my home for over 23 years. I am a cradle Episcopalian, married to Richard. Our children Sam and Sophie were raised at Trinity Church. I have served on the Trinity Vestry, Stewardship, Altar and Flower Guilds, headed up Outreach and served twice on the Trinity Search/Discernment Committee.

I am a full time mom and sell Real Estate locally when I have time, as well as serving as President of the Middleburg Library Board. I love my church and my church family and am humbled to be asked to run for Vestry. It will be an honor to continue to serve Trinity as we move forward into a new chapter with Jonathan at the helm. I am excited for our future!

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Daniel Leger
Daniel lives and resides in The Plains, Virginia with his twin daughters, Emerson & Finley, who attend eighth grade at Powhatan School. He has been an active parishioner at Trinity since shortly after moving to the region from New York 7 years ago. Daniel makes his career in the asset management business where he works as a Managing Director for MGG Investment Group, a private lending firm based in New York. Prior to joining MGG, Daniel worked at Akre Capital Management in Middleburg, Virginia beginning in 2013. Daniel received his doctorate in political philosophy and international relations from The University of Notre Dame in Indiana and his BA from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada.

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Laurie Volk
I am honored to be considered for the vestry of Trinity Church. I have been a member of Trinity for over thirty years and attend the eight o’clock service. Over the years I have been involved with various Church activities. Most recently, I was the 2020 Stable Tour Chairman, the first year the Stable Tour was to be cancelled because of a pandemic. Last spring I completed the four-year Education for Ministry (EfM) program at Emmanuel Church, Middleburg. I also was a member of the recent Discernment Committee and am delighted that Jonathan Adams and his family have joined us at Trinity.

If elected, I will have the time and energy to devote to vestry duties. Professionally, I am winding down my private law practice devoted to international horse sports. My 24-year old daughter, Letitia, was home for the Covid-19 quarantine period, but now is off to work with Teach For America in Las Vegas so my nest is empty again. Outside of church, I serve on the board of an organization devoted to the protection of open space land and the environment and provide pro bono legal services with a non-profit, Kids in Need of Defense.

Because I have been a member of Trinity for many years, I believe I have a good sense of who we are as a Church family. After working with the Discernment Committee to analyze the results from the parish survey, I developed an understanding of what our church wants and needs today. This is a critical time for Trinity and I would like to be a part of welcoming our new rector, assisting with the transition and helping our Church set a course for the future.

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Ed Moore
I’m delighted to be asked to serve on Trinity’s vestry. I look forward to working with other members to meet the many new challenges of today as well as supporting our new minister as he and his family begin making Trinity their home.

I have been an active member and volunteer at Trinity for over 23 years. During my time here, I’ve enjoyed teaching Sunday School and volunteering with many children related activities, including renovating the nursery when our children were younger. I was even a guitar player in our own Trinity Rock Band! Having previously served on the vestry, I understand the many jobs and challenges that are required. Professionally, I work as a content analyst for SAGE Publishing in DC., previously from the city but from home for now.

My wife (Margaret) and I were both born and raised in the Mississippi Delta and have made Upperville our home since 1997. Our two sons, Charles (now 23) and Robbie (21), have been baptized and confirmed at Trinity as well as participated as acolytes, and in the Sunday School and Youth Group.

I look forward to serving and can’t wait to see where Trinity’s next chapter takes us.

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Richard McPherson Retiring

Perhaps it is divine providence, or maybe just dumb luck, but sometimes you are just in the right place at the right time. And so it was in the Fall of 2013 when Trinity Church found itself in need of a new organist on somewhat short notice. There was no need for extended study or a lengthy search process because the best organist in the area just happened to be immediately available and was willing to come here. We hired Dr. Richard Mcpherson on the spot as the interim with the understanding that if all went well, of which there were no doubts, he would move into the permanent position. This was not a typical way of filling such a position but all involved were completely comfortable with it because of who it was. Richard was widely known in the community, was a friend of Trinity church having played here for special events, and we all knew that of all the organists in the area, available or not, he was quite simply and undeniably, the best.

Richard McPherson, Organist mcpherre@comcast.net

For the past seven years Trinity Church has not only been blessed with Richard's immense skill but also his thorough humility. Week in and week out Richard has quietly prepared and presented concert quality music for Sunday services, weddings and funerals, and major church festivals. His voluntaries are thoughtfully chosen to fit with the themes of the day, his leadership of congregational singing is inspiring, and his accompaniments of often difficult choral anthems are always perfection. Along the way he is completely reliable and conscientious, a team player, supportive of the total ministry of the church, modest beyond measure, and just an all around wonderfully nice guy with a great spirit.

Back in January Richard told me it was time for him to retire. He and Michael had bought a house in Rehobeth Beach and were planning to split their time between there and Winchester which would not allow for his continued commitment to the church. Just as we were beginning to make plans for both his departure and replacement, the lock-down started bringing things to a standstill. As things started to open up in May we were far behind being prepared for his intended last Sunday of June 7. With his usual grace and dedication, Richard has agreed to continue through as much of the summer as we need. Plans are again underway for his replacement but, most unfortunately, current circumstances will not allow for the kind of send off Richard deserves. Of course, Richard, with his usual modesty is happy to go without fanfare, but since most of us will likely not see him in person, I hope we might all take a few minutes to send him a note of appreciation.

For the last seven years it has been the greatest honor and privilege to work with Richard and share in his tremendous artistry. He has been an inspiring collaborator, trusted colleague, and dear friend. Richard, we will miss you greatly and wish you the very best in your well deserved retirement.

Thank you ,with all our hearts, for your years of dedicated service to Trinity Church.

Piedmont Child Care Center (PCCC) Updates

As of June 8th, 2020, the Piedmont Child Care Center is open again. Albeit, with some different rules, we are accepting applications for children from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. We do not allow any family members into the building The children are met at the front door, their temperature is taken, their hands are washed and then they are escorted to their age appropriate classroom. They play, eat and sleep with the same group throughout the day. They don’t interact with other classrooms.

We like to have the children in place by 9:00am, the front door is locked, until pickup time 4:00pm to 6:00pm. The children must bring their own lunches and PCCC supplies prepackaged snacks and juice. When Gov. Northam opens the state to Phase 3, we will be able to have more children per classroom. It’s the same wonderful enriching place for children, just with a Covid-19 slant to it.

Do give us a call, 540 592-3908. Looking forward to seeing you at Piedmont.

Drive By Welcome Parade

On June 28th a Drive-By Welcome Parade was held for Jonathan and his family. Drivers met at the Upperville Farm and Feed and drove through the overflow parking lot to greet the Adams family. They were thrilled and truly felt loved. Thanks to Martha Williamson, our Parish Life Chair, for making this happen in a safe, social distancing manner.

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Join Our EfM (Education for Ministry) Class

Want to dig deeper into the Christian faith, study the Bible with greater intellectual integrity, learn more about church history, theological ideas and, most importantly, connect your faith (and doubts) more strongly to your own life experiences? Then consider enrolling in Education for the Ministry – or “EfM. EfM is a unique four-year distance learning certificate pro-gram in theological education based upon small-group study and practice. EfM helps the faithful encounter the breadth and depth of the Christian tradition and brings it into conversation with their experiences of the world as they study, worship, and engage in theological re-flection together.

The class convenes once a week on Tuesdays from mid-September through May for 3 hours (11AM—2PM) at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Middleburg. Studies include

Year 1 - the Hebrew Testament,
Year 2 - the Christian Testament
Year 3 - Church History
Year 4 -Theology and Christian Spirituality

The class includes students in all four years and does require weekly personal study. Created by Sewanee Seminary and administered locally via the Diocese of Virginia, the tuition is $375 per year and scholarships are available. You only need to commit to one year at a time.

Feel free to contact EfM Mentor Gina Hammond (540-655-5744) or graduates Sandra Markus (540-878-5577). Laurie Volk (540-539-1734), Jolly de Give (540-592-3889), Melissa Neal (540-255-8596), or Joe Fluet (540-496-8999 for more information and their personal experiences with the program.

Outreach Updates

Trying times indeed, with an un-certain duration - especially inso-far as a return to jobs and normalcy. Trinity Outreach has managed to keep the faith and show our love for the community through a strategic alliance with Mobile Hope - where a growing movement is showing great promise in our local area.

COVID-19 and the economic turn-down has hit vulnerable families extremely hard and continues to do so. Mobile Hope has responded by delivering food and vital supplies to families affected by job loss, poverty, food insecurity, health issues, limited language proficiency, and lack of transportation. Trinity Upperville provided a leased refrigerated truck for 3 months to Mobile Hope to expand their ability to deliver fresh, perishable food to those with food insecurities through their outreach program; Listen For The Honk.

To date, Mobile Hope has served 67,393 family members with over 36,000 food bags. The Reefer Truck Rental is helping the cause directly and with positive impact, but we only were able to sign up for a 3 month lease. There is much more to do here.

As a further tie to an end-to-end temporary stop-gap for those in need of quality sustenance, JK Community Farm will distribute fresh produce at the Mobile Hope, Sterling bus stops , on July 8,2020. JK, as food producers, will continue to explore options for an on-going partnership with Mobile Hope facilitated by Trinity Outreach. The need is great and expected to increase in the coming months. Mobile Hope is expanding its service and Trinity is looking at ways to directly help those closest to our parish, but for now the over-whelming need is Eastern Loudoun and Fairfax Counties. We (Mobile Hope /JK /Trinity) are looking at opportunities in Warrenton and Front Royal to provide the Outreach that we are obligated to deliver.

I encourage you to come out to Sterling (Eldon N of Dulles Tollway) on one of the Listen for The Honk Stops and see for yourself how important this is.

We are all in this together.
God's Grace, Jennifer Moore, Outreach Chair

Dear Trinity Family...

Dear Trinity Family,

Wow, it feels good to finally say that! I am so glad to be here in person in the great state of Virginia as the Rector of Trinity Upperville. Your kindness and hospitality in the midst of the Coronavirus has been beautiful. I would like to say thank you to the many of you who have provided meals, wine and cheese, cards, emails, calls and especially the Gow’s who opened up their guest house for us while we were moving in. We have been blown away… the parade last Sunday was over the top!!! WOW thank you to all who pulled that together. When we left, my son said, “Dad, I think these people like you”. Indeed that is true.

As we enter this new relationship with one another, I want you to know that first and foremost I am your priest… I am here for you and my phone is always available to you. I want to walk with you in the good and the bad, the celebrations and the heartaches, the joys and the trials. That is my calling and commitment to you.

Second, I want you to know that I’m here to be your pastor. I’m here to preach the good news of Jesus every week. I’m here to offer a time of confession and absolution, and I’m here to put the bread in your hand and the wine to your lips. I will be faithful to that calling, and I will remind you that you are loved, forgiven and in the family of God, not because I say so but because Jesus says so. You might wonder why the gospel every week (A.K.A the good news)… Martin Luther was once asked that question by a class of seminarians and he said, “I preach the gospel to you every week because you forget it every week”. We humans tend to think the gospel is the thing that gets us into heaven and that is true, but it’s also the thing that keeps us in His grace. Tim Keller once said, “The gospel is not the ABC’s of our faith but the A-Z’s of the faith”! It’s the beginning, the middle and the end! And so, you will hear the “good news” proclaimed week in and week out.

Finally I’m here to be your Shepherd. I’m here to listen to God and lead the congregation spiritually toward Him. This means I will spend a lot of time praying and reading the scripture. In my prayer time, I will be praying for you so please keep me up to date on how I can pray for you. Trinity is a wonderful place and we have so much potential. I truly do believe the best years are ahead! We will get through this season of Pandemic, and we will come together soon.

In fact, I have asked the re-opening committee, with advisement from the worship committee to roll up their sleeves and get us back together ASAP! This means we may have to add a new service so that we all can come together. In so doing, I want to ask that you begin to pray for the committee, that they would have wisdom as they advise me in making the best decisions we can for the community. It may also mean we will have to be creative in how we meet, which may mean we need to adjust the budget. Your faithfulness in giving allows us to move in that direction without budgetary restraints. So let me thank you in advance for praying, being creative, and giving not to me, not to Trinity, but to GOD.

I can’t wait to meet you FACE-TO-FACE! This will happen soon. Until then…
Grace and Peace to you
JA+
The Rev. Jonathan V. Adams