
…a time to tear, and a time to sew
Ecclesiastes 3:7a
Quiltmaking
In the summer of 2015, the Rev. Carol Burnside, priest and quiltmaker, prayerfully took to her sewing machine. Like many of us, Carol was grieved by news of widespread violence against African Americans by white Americans. This was a time when the media assaulted us with one horror story after another, too often with graphic footage and little context. That was the summer I stopped writing sermon manuscripts because I threw out three of them in one week trying to respond to the deluge.
Carol used her art to process her grief and transform a useless sense of guilt into a profoundly useful meditation on responsibility, repentance, repair, and reconciliation. The initial result was a series of quilts titled A Race against Race. A race is a part of a sewing machine, an urgent pursuit of a goal, and—as applied to human beings—a construct to separate us from one another. Carol says, “My quilts are a race, with my sewing machine race, to fight against race to save lives.”
In contrast, Carol’s second series, Baltimore African American Episcopal Church Firsts, is a celebration of black Baltimoreans who broke barriers and blessed us with their ministry. Brilliant colors depict our bishop the Rt. Rev. Eugene Sutton, our presiding bishop the Most Rev. Bishop Curry, the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray, and others. These quilts are full of faith, hope, joy, and the power of these gifts to overcome injustice.
Trinity will exhibit selections from both series during the month of October in conjunction with the Unity Fellowship Movement National Convocation meeting here October 5-8. We will open the showing on Friday, September 29, with a service of Evensong at 6pm, followed by a reception and chance to explore the quilts and talk with Rev. Burnside about her work. Our Evensong setting, composed by Carl MaultsBy, is lively, accessible, and singable. Please be a part of it.
A quilt is a lovely metaphor for what is emerging here in Trinity’s church. The members of Unity and Trinity all look different, live differently, and worship differently. We are a wide range of ages, backgrounds, and political views. Together, however, we are creating something holy: a glowing, multicolored quilt offering warmth, hope, and the love of Christ.
In peace,
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Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, we invite you to make a deeper connection with God at Trinity Episcopal Church. Experience the spirit of love and acceptance as we share our gifts in this Christ-centered community.
Worship Schedule
Sunday Morning
8:00 AM – Eucharist
9:10m – Adult formation
10:15 AM – Eucharist and live streamed via YouTube
4:00 PM – Evening Prayer w/Holy Communion followed by Fellowship & Formation for Children & Parents. this includes a simple supper.
Wednesday Evening Prayer
Wednesday Night Live Evening Prayer with Sykes & Wiley. Find the dynamic duo live at 6pm on YouTube @ Trinity Church Towson
Thursday Bible Study
Brown Bag Bible Study, Thursdays from 11-12pm on Zoom. Grab a sandwich and your Bible to join in a discussion of weekly lectionary readings. The meeting information is available on our website or by contacting the office. See the weekly Trinity E-times for the Zoom Link.
Small Groups on ZOOM
During the Summer our Small Groups are taking a break. They will return in the fall.
New to Trinity
Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, we invite you to make a deeper connection with God at Trinity Episcopal Church. Experience the spirit of love and acceptance as we share our gifts in this Christ-centered community.
Worship Schedule
Sunday Morning
8:00 AM – Eucharist
9:10m – Adult formation
10:15 AM – Eucharist and live streamed via YouTube
4:00 PM – Evening Prayer w/Holy Communion followed by Fellowship & Formation for Children & Parents. this includes a simple supper.
Wednesday Evening Prayer
Wednesday Night Live Evening Prayer with Sykes & Wiley. Find the dynamic duo live at 6pm on YouTube @ Trinity Church Towson
Thursday Bible Study
Brown Bag Bible Study, Thursdays from 11-12pm on Zoom. Grab a sandwich and your Bible to join in a discussion of weekly lectionary readings. The meeting information is available on our website or by contacting the office. See the weekly Trinity E-times for the Zoom Link.
Small Groups on ZOOM
During the Summer our Small Groups are taking a break. They will return in the fall.
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New to Trinity
Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, we invite you to make a deeper connection with God at Trinity Episcopal Church. Experience the spirit of love and acceptance as we share our gifts in this Christ-centered community.
Worship Schedule
Sunday Morning
8:00 AM – Eucharist
9:00 AM – Sunday School – Youth Groups – Adult Forums
10:00 AM – Eucharist
5:00 PM – Eucharist
Wednesday
12:15 PM – Mid-Day Prayer
Mission Prayer
Dear God, guide us at Trinity Episcopal Church to be an inclusive and caring Christ-centered community nurtured by our worship and tradition. We ask you to strengthen and guide us as we live out our mission to welcome and celebrate the diversity of all people through spiritual education, growth in faith and service in Christ’s Name. Amen.
New to Trinity
Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, we invite you to make a deeper connection with God at Trinity Episcopal Church. Experience the spirit of love and acceptance as we share our gifts in this Christ-centered community.
Worship Schedule
Sunday Morning
8:00 AM – Eucharist
9:00 AM – Sunday School – Youth Groups – Adult Forums
10:00 AM – Eucharist
5:00 PM – Eucharist
Wednesday
12:15 PM – Mid-Day Prayer
Mission Prayer
Dear God, guide us at Trinity Episcopal Church to be an inclusive and caring Christ-centered community nurtured by our worship and tradition. We ask you to strengthen and guide us as we live out our mission to welcome and celebrate the diversity of all people through spiritual education, growth in faith and service in Christ’s Name. Amen.