TRINITY OUTREACH MINISTRIES
Outreach Commission
Charyl Cathey and Priscilla Cowell, co-chairs; Deb Federici (Easter Dinner); Marilynn Gordon (Honduras scholarships); Chris Hardman (Honduras Mission Trip and Thanksgiving Dinner); Greg Harris (Chaplain); Preston Holt (Adopt-a-High Rise); Fred Jeibmann (Pantry and Wednesday Community Meals and Northwest Portland Ministries); Mark Reber (SeniorConnect); Bill Rector (Sisters of the Road); Beth Sorensen (Advocacy); Ginny Utti (Transition Project Dinners); Michael Davis (Thanksgiving Dinner)
Calendar
February 6 - Transition Projects Dinner at 5 PM - Bud Clark Commons
February 12 - Valentine's Day Fundraiser:Purchase Your Sweetheart a Gift and Support Food Ministries-Trinity Food Pantry Bakers and Chocolatiers will sell Valentine's treats after the 8 and 10 a.m. services
February 14 - Outreach Commission Meeting
February 23 - Transition Projects Dinner at 5 PM - Bud Clark Commons
MARCH IS OUTREACH MONTH
March 3 - Sauce Off
March 5 - TPI
March 11 - Honduras Team Meeting
March 13 - Outreach Commission Meeting
March 17 - St Patrick's Day Dinner at Williams Plaza
March 22 - TPI Dinner
What's New
We Are Going to Honduras!
Twenty-seven Trinitarians (17 youth, 10 adults) will travel to Honduras from June 17 - 27. We will be working with the village of Zompopero build a water system as the first part of a three project to create sanitary living conditions. More information and applications are at the information center. For adults interested in going, there will be an informational meeting on February 5 at 11:30 in the St. Lucy Room. We hope you will consdier this very special way of being the hands and feet of Jesus in our world! APPLICATIONS CAN BE FOUND ON THE INFORMATION WALL OUTSIDE KEMPTON HALL AND ARE DUE FEBRUARY 19!!!!
TPI Blanket Drive
Thank you for your generosity during the January Coat and Blanket Drive. We filled several barrels full of items to keep our homeless friends warm!
Middle School Students
SPARKS: Summer Service in the City returns July 23 - August 3, 2012! Please save the dates. More information will be available soon.
Valentine's Day Fund Raiser: Purchase your sweetheart a gift and help support Trinity Food Ministries
Sunday, Feb 12, Trinity Food Pantry Bakers and Chocolatiers will sell Valentine's treats to support our food ministries. Come and shop after 8am and 10am services. Treats are artfully packaged and ready for gift giving. Do your shopping on Sunday and avoid the Valentine's Day rush!
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers Needed for Trinity Food Pantry
Serve groceries at the door to our hungry neighbors, M-F mornings 11-1, Saturdays 10-12. Teens welcome to volunteer. Contact Lydia Hoover to volunteer. lydiajanehoover@yahoo.com
Advocacy
Outreach Advocacy Tip
With so many requests for donations for Haiti and Japan, you may have an organization or cause in mind that you would like to support but are uncertain what impact your donation will have and may be concerned about how your funds will be used. The resources below will help you make informed choices.
Never make contributions under pressure and always feel free to report suspicious behavior to the State Attorney General - If you have questions or concerns about a charity or solicitation, please call the Charitable Activities Section at (971) 673-1880 or report a concern online (see below).
State of Oregon Department of Justice
http://www.doj.state.or.us/help/explain_charity_is_legitimate.shtml
You can also review many charities as to their activities and overhead costs at www.charitynavigator.org
Some tips for giving
· DO NOT GIVE CASH!
· Say no to pressure.
· Don't send contributions with a "runner," by wire or with an overnight parcel pick-up service.
· Don't give to unregistered charities. Before donating, call the Attorney General's office and check the group's registration.
· Promises of guaranteed sweepstakes winnings in exchange for a contribution should raise a "red flag." Reputable charities don't use such devices to lure you into giving.
For a full brochure of information about making wise donation decisions provided by the State of Oregon http://www.doj.state.or.us/charigroup/pdf/wise.pdf
Our Ministries
Adopt a High-Rise
St. Patrick’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Halloween, and Christmas
Williams Plaza, 2041 NW Everett Street, Portland
Host social events for multi-handicapped and elderly residents at Williams Plaza, a Housing Authority of Portland high-rise near Trinity, and help overcome isolation through companionship and community.
Contact: Preston Holt, (503) 350–0504, owlinv@gmail.com
Advocacy
Use your voice as a citizen and person of faith to advocate for public policies that reduce hunger and poverty. Join the Episcopal Public Policy Network online at episcopalchurch.org/eppn. Contact: Beth Sorensen, rvrotters@comcast.net
Easter Community Dinner
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Meal starts at noon, shifts vary
Kempton Hall
Prepare and serve Easter dinner for our neighbors who might otherwise eat alone or go without.
Contacts: Deb Federici, (503) 282-7875, debfederici@comcast.net; Carol Dahl, (503) 896-0253, seedoll@comcast.net; Barbara Smith, (503) 703-4766, bjsmith813@comcast.net
Food Pantry
Monday through Friday
11:00am – 1:00pm
Saturday, 10:00am –noon and at other times for specific tasks
Offer hospitality and emergency food to guests seeking assistance.
On Wednesdays, prepare and serve hot lunch to our guests.
Contacts: Fred Jeibmann, (503) 653-7907, frjeibmann@comcast.net or Lydia Hoover, 503-752-2367, lydiajanehoover@yahoo.com
Heidi Rose for Wednesday lunches, (503) 281–7599, rosefamily@gmail.com
Northwest Portland Ministries
Various times available
Volunteer with this interfaith association of churches and synagogues in Northwest Portland to provide transportation for seniors and people with disabilities, friendly visits with low-income neighbors, and other important services, such as the emergency food program, the Food for Kids backpack program, and the Loaves & Fishes meal site in NW Portland.
Contact: Kelly Caldwell, NWPM Volunteer Manager, (503) 221–1224, kelly@nwpm.org
Oregon Faith Roundtable against Hunger (OFRAH)
Second Wednesdays
9:30 – 11:30am
Locations announced by email
Gather with parishioners and leaders from Portland-area congregations and community organizations and work together to eliminate hunger and its root causes and to create community food security for all. For more information, visit ofrah.org.
Contact: Charyl Cathey, (503) 478-1210, outreach@trinity-episcopal.org or Beth Sorensen, rvrotters@comcast.net
Outreach Ministries Commission
Second Tuesdays
6:30 – 8:30pm
Representatives from each Trinity outreach ministry gather for theological reflection, ministry coordination, planning, and support.
Contacts: Priscilla Cowell, (503) 478-1210, outreach@trinity-episcopal.org or Charyl Cathey, (503) 478-1210, outreach@trinity-episcopal.org
Project Global Village, Honduras
Support Trinity’s partnership with Project Global Village (paghonduras.org) by sponsoring a scholarship for a high school student in Honduras or by participating in a summer work team in a rural Honduran village.
Contact: Marilynn Gordon for scholarships, (360) 576–9190, marilynngordon@comcast.net
Chris Hardman for mission trips, (503) 348–0614, crhardman@crhardman.com
SeniorConnect
Help connect seniors age 55 and above to community and resources. Help administer housing, emergency assistance and eyeglasses vouchers on Wednesdays, 11am to 1pm, Kempton Hall.
Contact: Mark Reber, (503) 284–2916, mark@rebers.com
Sisters of the Road Meal Coupon Sales
2nd and 4th Sundays
Chapel Narthex after the 8 o’clock Eucharist
Kempton Hall after the 10 o’clock Eucharist
Help sell Sisters of the Road Café meal vouchers for the Trinity Food Pantry or for parishioners to give directly to people in need.
Contact: Bill Rector, (503) 246–3944, bill.a.rector@gmail.com
Thanksgiving Community Dinner
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Meal at noon, volunteer shifts vary
Kempton Hall
Prepare and serve Thanksgiving dinner for our neighbors who might otherwise eat alone or go without.
Contact: Chris Maloney, (503) 713–8798, maloneycm@gmail.com or Michael Davis, leoaugustus@yahoo.com
Transition Projects Dinners
First Mondays and Fourth Thursdays, 5:00 – 7:00pm
Prepare and serve dinner to people at Trinity and deliver it to people transitioning from homelessness to housing at the Transition Projects Bud Clark Commons in Old Town and at Jean’s Place.
Contacts: Buzz Braley for fourth Thursdays, (503) 223-1435, buzzbraley@aol.com or Ginny Utti for first Mondays, (503) 844–4121, ginnyutti@comcast.net