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WHAT’S THE BUZZ? HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING!
March 21, 2021, – Fifth Sunday in Lent
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Message from grandbaby Wrigley, a Berna
Rebecca: doodle. Brian and Carol
Sarah had the said their niece just got a
Sunday school class new puppy too, that they
give a mini talent show this named Archie. Ping is
morning and we heard a using some of his time to
lovely piano piece by watch some favorite TV
Trinity and watched a shows and Catherine said
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contemporary dance by she has started knitting.
TR Virtual Coffee
Shae. Alex played again. Elisabeth joined us
Session.
“Amazing Grace” on his from her treadmill and said
I know many of us
saxophone, and Steve her medical practice has a
are feeling over-
demonstrated how to play a steady stream of patents, so
zoomed at the moment, so I
didgeridoo, a wind she is also keeping busy. I
really appreciate when you
instrument from Australia. look forward to seeing
can find a few minutes to
What a terrific talent show! everyone again next Sunday
pop in and say hello.
for more chat.
Suzanne starts a new job
On Friday we showed the
tomorrow at the hospital
church to another Our HTR Virtual Coffee
and we all wish her well
interested group, so I thank Hour, takes place every
and know she will do a
everyone for keeping HTR Sunday, at 11:00 a.m. via
terrific job. Paul said he is
in their daily prayers. God Zoom. The link is sent to all
working some crazy hours
is listening! parishioners on Friday’s
lately so really looks
and is also noted on the
forward to his morning
And a big thank you to church website. If you
quiet time with his favorite
Alex, Cathy, and Paul for would like to bookmark it
book. Today he discovered
reading this morning and to the link is:
his cat also has an appetite
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We hope you can join us as Sunday we will provide
it is a great way to stay And some ideas of what our
connected! children can do to
“Anyone who does not recognize this important
believe in miracles is not a time in the church
realist.” … Audrey Hepburn calendar. The next set of
ideas are:
-Visit an art gallery or
museum online.
-Write down your worries
and bring them to God in
prayer.
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-Read a book.
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-Pray for one another.
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the Prayers of the
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People, are emailed to
Continued: Not to be
our parishioners every
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left out, we have
Sunday morning. Today’s hurches Beyond included some
sermon is from Rev. Borders: The ideas for ‘what to give up’
Rebecca and Prayers of the leaders of the and alternatively, ‘what
People are courtesy of Evangelical Lutheran you can take on’. Some
Grant Kvemshagen. Church in America (ELCA), ideas for the upcoming
The Episcopal Church of the week are:
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USA, the Anglican Church of
his Week’s Bible Canada and the Evangelical What to give up:
Quote –- “So do not Lutheran Church in Canada -Give up fast food
fear, for I am with have prepared a statement -Give up purchasing single
you; do not be for the International Day use plastics – the
dismayed, for I am your God. for the Elimination of environment will thank you.
I will strengthen you and Racial Discrimination on
help you; I will uphold you March 21, 2021. Due to the What to take on:
with my righteous right importance of this issue, we -Do 3 random acts of
hand.” … Isaiah 41:10 have included the kindness each day
statement later on in this
newsletter, along with a (For more Kids and Adult
number of links to various Lent ideas please view our
pieces of background earlier newsletters found
information for those who on the HTR web page).
would like to explore this
topic in more detail.
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ent for Kids -
nspirational
Continued: For Lent,
Thoughts:
you can either give
“The greatest discovery
something up, or
of my generation is that
take something on. For our
a human being can alter
Lenten period we are going
their life by altering their
to provide some ideas for
attitudes of mind.” …
taking something on. Each
William James
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ction for this week Zoom. If you would like
of Lent: your children to take part, If asked, the passcode is
Hannah Steele in please let Sarah Alexander 903477
‘Living His Story’ know so she can arrange to
suggests that there are four deliver the necessary The link to the service is
big questions which every materials to you. also included on the
culture must address. These We are also including, opening page of our
are: ‘who are we?’; ‘what courtesy of the Diocese of website.
is wrong?’; ‘what’s the Chelmsford, an additional
solution?’ and ‘what’s the series of activities for Please note the Virtual
future?’ By listening for the younger and older Worship Service and our
echoes of those questions in children. Please see the Virtual Coffee Hour each
our own culture, and the end of the newsletter to have their own unique
ways in which culture tries view the material you will Zoom links.
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to address them, we can need as well as the lesson.
find creative ways to share estry –
the story of God which Steve Johnson
connect with people. Rector’s Warden
Carol Graham –
This week, think about a People’s Warden
book or a film or a TV Vince Tejada - Treasurer
program that you have Sarah Alexander – Music
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engaged with recently. How Director
does it try to address these TR Online
Members-at-large: Maureen
four big questions? How Worship:
Bantle; Grant Kvemshagen;
would you answer them? We have moved to
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online worship
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(Suggestion taken from the services using ZOOM. The
link to the services, as lergy:
Church of England).
well as the Worship Rev. Rebecca Harris
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pcoming for next Bulleting is distributed Priest-in-Charge
Sunday, March 28. each Friday, along with the rebecca.harris@telus.net
2021 (The Sunday HTR Virtual Coffee Hour Ph: 780-431-1817
of the Passion: link. You do not
Palm Sunday). Preaching: need to have ZOOM on your Rev. Dr. Elisabeth
Rev. Rebecca computer to be able to view Thompson – Honorary
Prayers of the People: the service. Assistant
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Bonnie Tejada.
To access the service, hurch details: Holy
Readings – simply click on the link on Trinity Riverbend
Sunday (the service starts 1428- 156 St. NW
Liturgy of the Palms and at 10:00 a.m.). If you Edmonton, AB
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recording of the service
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This is done shortly after
the live service ends).
Churches Beyond Borders – Statement for the International Day
for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
In Advent 2020, Churches Beyond Borders expressed a commitment to dismantling racism,
combating white supremacy and actively seeking opportunities to engage more deeply on
these important issues. In this season of Lent, we continue our journey as we join together
in observing the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This is an
annual day of recommitment in remembrance of the day police in Sharpeville, South Africa,
opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid “pass laws”
in 1960. Recognizing that the March 21 International Day for the Elimination of Racial
Discrimination is a calling to be lived out every day, we offer this reflection as
encouragement to continue the journey with renewed determination.
I have observed the misery of my people who are in Egypt; I have heard their cry on account of
their taskmasters. Indeed, I know their sufferings, and I have come down to deliver them
(Exodus 3:7-8a, NRSV)
How do we lament the sin of racism?
Racism and xenophobia have a painful, violent, deadly history that traverses all borders.
The institutional church shares in the complicity of the legacies of the Doctrine of Discovery
colonization, forced removal and genocide of Indigenous people, the enslavement of
African and Indigenous Peoples and injustices perpetrated against all people of color. The
sin of racism is structural, institutional, interpersonal and internalized. It lives in
communities inside and outside the church; it continues to inflict harm on a daily basis and
generate new history. How do we repent of all of this?
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At the burning bush, Moses hears God say, “I have heard the cries of my people.” We who
follow the God of Freedom must also hear the cries of God’s people, of each other, and
especially those among us who live under the constant threat and violence of racism and
white supremacy. For those of us who have the privilege of closing ourselves off, we need
to open ourselves to feel the painful truths of the sins of racism and white supremacy in our
hearts and bodies and minds and souls. We must create spaces and structures that
welcome and include the voices of those most directly impacted by the sins of racism. This
message is being shared during the season of Lent, a period of self-examination, reflection,
and making amends. We need to lament, repent and be transformed.
Moses is told to take off his sandals. We need to lament in worship: to remove our shoes, to
stand in humility, to feel the ashes on our foreheads, to be honest in the presence of God
about our sins and shortcomings. Holy Ground is a gift that supports lamentation,
repentance, transformation and discernment.
Moses is sent to work for the freedom of people. Oppression is not inevitable or
insurmountable. Things can change. Challenging racism and white supremacy calls each of
us to deep and honest consideration of perceptions, biases, behaviors and systemic
patterns. We echo the United Nations call to take the strongest possible stand against
racism, discrimination and intolerance of every kind, to spread the word to fight racism and
to take stock of the state of human rights and hate speech today and reflect on how each of
us can stand up for rights. In lamentation and repentance, we hear God’s call to act for the
dismantling of racism.
Moses admits his own fears and reluctance. God directs Moses to connect with his siblings.
God provides Miriam and Aaron to make up for Moses’ weaknesses and to enhance his
strengths. The journey is long and the work is hard, crossing many difficult borders in our
lives, communities, and our churches. We give thanks for the gift of community on this
journey and in this work.
We invite you to join us in prayer:
God of Holy Ground, move us to lament and repent. Open our hearts, bodies, minds and
souls to the cries of your people. Transform us by your presence. Drive us into action for
the dismantling of racism in relationships, communities and societies. Bless us with
companions who support us, challenge us and help us keeping going. We pray for the
Elimination of Racial Discrimination. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
We commend to you these resources for further reflection and discernment:
Suggested action from the United Nations High Commission for Human Rights to
#FightRacism
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Explanation of the Declaration of the ELCA to People of African Descent
“Doctrine of Discovery: Stolen lands, Strong Hearts” is a film about a devastating decision,
made over 500 years ago, which continues to profoundly impact Indigenous and Settler
people worldwide.
Call to Racial Reconciliation: “Litany of Repentance” and “Commissioning for the Ministry
of Justice and Reconciliation” from the “10th Anniversary Celebration of Full
Communion” between the Episcopal Church and the Northern and Southern Provinces of
the Moravian Church
Sacred Teachings Podcast: Indigenous Elders all across Turtle Island share teachings,
languages, traditions and stories of the Ancestors.
The Ecumenical Conversation on the International Decade for People of African
Descent Recordings of November 26, 2020 online event and companion study guide.
“With Love Before Us, We Are Walking” recording of Gospel Jam 7 (February 13, 2021)
with Archbishop Mark MacDonald and special guest Bishop Michael Curry
ELCA Anti-Racism Pledge – Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Report for [The Episcopal Church] House of Bishops from its Theology Committee: White
Supremacy, the Beloved Community, and Learning to Listen
Anglican Church of Canada House of Bishop’s Statement on Confronting Racism
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Pastoral Letter regarding the ongoing sin of
Racism.
In Christ – Shalom,
National Bishop Susan C. Johnson
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Archbishop and Primate Linda Nicholls
Anglican Church of Canada
Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry
The Episcopal Church
Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
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