Ministries - Reaching Out

Antiracism Workshops
For those who take the General Convention resolution calling for regular Anti-Racism training seriously, these workshops are full of resources and exercises that can be helpful to all who wish to improve skills at hospitality, and inclusiveness. This Workshop is Required for All of our Church Leaders: Vestry, church school teachers, clergy, and committee leaders.
http://www.nvdiocese.org/RESOURCES/ANTI-RACISMTRAIN/AntiRacsmNo05.jpg
Episcopal Relief and Development - ERD provides emergency assistance in times of disaster; rebuilds devastated communities and offers long-term program development solutions to fight poverty - http://www.er-d.org/

Gulf Coast Hurricanes/Earthquake
To make a contribution to help people affected by Hurricane Katrina/earthquake, please donate to the fund by credit card at http://www.er-d.org or by calling 1-800-334-7626, ext. 5129. Gifts an be mailed to: Episopal Relief and Development, PO Box 12043, Newark, NJ 07102

Tsunami Disaster
The Nevada Diocese has just posted a page with links to responses the Church is making and that individuals can make to this disaster. Bishop Katharine has a statement there as well.
http://www.nvdiocese.org/_NEW/SoAsia.html

Tsunami Disaster Assistance
Episcopal Relief and Development is providing initial emergency assistance to vulnerable children and families following the recent earthquake and tsunamis in South Asia. Their website address is
http://www.er-d.org

Baby Bundles - C lothing and bedding items for newborns are presented to needy mothers at area hospitals. Whether you enjoy knitting or would just like to make a donation, new mothers in our community who need our assistance will thank you.

Family Promise - A program providing housing and meal hospitality for one week to families who are looking for work and a permanent place to live. Volunteers serve as overnight hosts, prepare and serve meals to our guests. Trinity is one of many area host churches.

Flowers - Following the last Sunday service, flowers are taken from the altar to persons in the hospital or care centers. Volunteers perform this rewarding ministry on a monthly basis. Flowers may be donated by anyone wishing to remember special family events or departed persons. Names of those remembered are printed in our weekly bulletins and included in our public prayers.

Prayer Chain - Persons who offer prayer support to anyone requesting it through a telephone network. Simply leave your name and a brief message with the parish office. Confidentiality is honored. Persons seeking special prayers on Sundays may go into the Bishop Lewis Chapel, following reception of communion, where someone will pray with them.

Quiet Committee - A group of members who help others in special times of need, i.e., illness, death od of a family member, trip to the doctor, market, meals, or even a ride to a church service.

Sack Lunches - These are emergency lunches given to the homeless. We need both donations and volunteers. Members volunteer to shop, put together the lunches, and/or come down to the church to hand them out a few days a week. T he lunches consist of a container of juice, a can of Vienna sausages, a fruit cup, a pudding cup, a package of cheese and crackers, and a granola bar.