November 2nd

All Saints Sunday

WELCOME AND LITURGY OF GATHERING

Leader: Reading of Psalm 119.137-144. This is the word of the Lord.

ALL: Thanks be to God.

Trinity is fostering a haven of belonging where wanderers and wonderers 

gather to discover and embody the love of Jesus in the world.

COMMUNAL SINGING

Be Thou My Vision

Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart;
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art;
Thou my best Thought, by day or by night,
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.

Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word;
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord;
Thou my great Father, I Thy true child;
Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.

Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise,
Thou mine inheritance, now and always:
Thou and Thou only, first in my heart,
High King of Heaven, my Treasure Thou art.

High King of Heaven, my victory won,
May I reach Heaven’s joys, O bright Heav’n’s Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all.

Way Maker

You are here, moving in our midst

We worship you, we worship you

You are here , working in this place

We worship you, we worship you

Way maker, miracle worker

Promise keeper, Light in the darkness

Our God, That is who you are

You are here, touching every heart

We worship you, we worship you

You are here, healing every heart

We worship you, we worship you

You are here, turning lives around

We worship you, we worship you

You are here, mending every heart

We worship you, we worship you

That is who You are

That is who You are

That is who You are

That is who You are

Even when we don't see it, you’re working

Even when we don’t feel it, you’re working

You never stop, you never stop working

You never stop, you never stop working

COMMUNITY CONFESSION

Leader: All of heaven and earth is yours, our God. The earth and all that is in it rests on your foundation. Your mighty works are all around us. Your righteousness, your justice and your steadfast love are revealed to us in your son, Jesus Christ. Your hand and arm are with us. Your presence with us, and your promise of faithfulness to us, are expressed in the work of the Holy Spirit. 

ALL: Therefore, we praise you, our Lord God of Hosts. We confess, though, that we often depart from you, our God.

Leader: We confess that we have not sung of your steadfast love, or proclaimed your faithfulness.

ALL: Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.

Leader: We confess that we have become alienated from our neighbors over our differences, 

even making false distinctions between us.

ALL: Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.

Leader: We confess that we have not always shared your good news and your justice with all people.

ALL: Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.

Leader: Hear then Christ’s word of grace to us: ‘Your sins are forgiven.’ 

ALL: Thanks be to God!

BLESSING AND PASSING THE PEACE 

Leader: The Lord be with you!

ALL: And also with you! 

During this time we greet one another, recognizing that we are all a part of the body, as PreK-5th grade children are led to their ministry space. Younger children and youth remain, and are welcome, in the Gathering. Materials for toddlers are available and we understand that their presence means they will be heard, no need to worry about their vocal contributions.

SERMON NOTES

Monster Petting Zoo: On Safari with God

Holy Ghost(s)

Isaiah 19

• What does the myth or monster in today’s text look like for you/us today?

• What is causing discomfort in this week/season? How might you/we make a home for it?

• How might the Spirit be inviting you/us to make friends with fear? What fears are being turned into wonder this week/season?

• Describe what you feel was previously inaccessible to you and explore how it may be becoming more accessible today.

• In what ways is God allowing you to move through or lean into something rather than “escape it”? 

• How are you engaging the mysterious/monstrous as a part of your spiritual life in this season? How is this helping you locate yourself in the larger trajectory of the story of God?

*Through small and large group conversations, we’ll be voicing what resonates with us and reflect that back to the group(s).

* Description Card

*For additional discussion prompts visit the series page here.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & LORD’S TABLE LITURGY

Leader: God you have been with us throughout the ages. You have bore witness to the ways in which the story of us – of all that has come into being – has been woven together piece by piece, life by life.

ALL: We recognize, today, that it is because of the saints who have gone before us, that we are. Those who have struggled for justice, who have given so that others may live more freely – we would not be, if not for them.

Leader: In remembrance and gratitude, we name the saints who hungered for righteousness and whose sacrifices have contributed to a more just society:

(community names individuals)

Leader: Because of those who have loved us – those who have nurtured us, embraced us, celebrated us, or supported us. We are because they were. In remembrance and gratitude, we name the saints who have shaped our lives and being.

(community names individuals)

Leader: We also hold in remembrance the ones whose lives were taken by injustice, the ones who never knew their own belovedness, the ones who passed on our faith, the ones who gave us art, gave us song, gave us poetry. We are because they were.

ALL: Like us, we know they were imperfect too. There is no life that is not messy and contradictory, often betraying the very justice and love we seek to embody. And yet, you, O God, promise that our labor to Love is never made in vain.

Leader: Help us to lean on the witness of those who have gone before us, drawing on the love, justice, community, and faith that weaves us together, generation after generation – past, present, and future.

ALL: With gratitude and in remembrance we pray, Amen.

Leader: Lord, as we remember Jesus’ stories of your realm, as we seek to care for him in our siblings, we seek to live that mystery we call faith:

ALL: Jesus died, so we might know your justice; Jesus was raised, so we might know your love; Jesus will come, so we will be gathered to you at last.

Leader: You have searched for us, Steadfast Love, and gathered us in the sacred space, where your Spirit is poured out upon the gifts of the bread and cup, and on your children gathered from every place where we strayed.

ALL: You feed us on the broken bread so, that strengthened we would go to care for the hungry and needy, to welcome the stranger and straggler, to bring healing to the hurting. You offer the cup of grace so, nourished with your love, we would go to offer the parched your living waters, to visit those held captive by fear, to offer a warm heart to the lonely.

Leader: The table of the Lord is open to all who seek to follow Jesus.

*communion elements are gluten free, not allergen free

RESPONSE & OFFERING OF WORSHIP                                                                                                                                    

The Offering Basket 

Prayer requests may be posted in the Zoom chat (Zoom participants) or written and placed in the offering basket.

Lift You High

(Verse)

Come, let us sing to the Lord

Come, let us bow down before Him

His banner is love over us

His mercies are new every morning

I'll sing (oh, whoa-oh, whoa, oh-oh)

(oh, whoa-oh, whoa, oh-oh)

(Chorus)

So, we lift You high

Forever lift You high

High within our hearts

High within our minds

Jesus, You alone

Our Rock, our Cornerstone

High within our hearts

High within our minds

(Bridge)

Oh, I won't let the rocks

Cry out in my place

We return the breath

You gave with our praise

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Upcoming Community Conversations and corresponding surveys. The Leadership Team would like to check-in to gain a better pulse on the health of our faith community as we pursue our common mission and live into our vision. As we consider who we are continually becoming as a faith community, we want to posture ourselves with curiosity, assessing if what we do and how we function are aligned with what is needed in the season ahead. What a joy it is to be in this position and we are honored to engage and open up the conversation with everyone! In order to pace ourselves, facilitate, and prepare for upcoming Community Conversations (September 28th, October 12th, and November 9th), three separate (and shorter) surveys will be sent. Please check your email inboxes for those surveys. If you are not receiving emails or have questions, please email contact@indytrinity.org. 

Equity Funds. Rolling submissions for 2025 Equity Funds will be accepted in phases: through May 4th (past) and now again through November 2nd. This form is to be used to submit proposals and taken to the remaining Community Conversation on November 9th where equity funds will be communally discerned. After that conversation, more solidified proposals (discerned through the larger group conversation) will then be taken to the Leadership Team for final disbursement requests. We ask that you use this form to prepare for presenting at a Community Conversation or if you are unable to attend the Equity Funds conversation the proposal will be taken to the group in your absence. Please refer to your emails for additional information. If you didn’t receive an email and would like to be on the list, please send an email to contact@indytrinity.org.

THE BENEDICTION

Leader: We are not sent from here to simply rejoin the ordinary patterns of the world. 

ALL: The task of radical love calls us to a different way.

Leader: As prophets break silences that oppress,

righteous anger cracks open holy possibilities,

and saints who went before us cry out from the past,

ALL: let us go and declare the nearness of the Kindom,

and offer ourselves faithfully to the labors of liberation.

(Some liturgies adapted from lectionaryliturgies.blogspot.com and enfleshed.com)

Remain in the Gathering space for general connection and prayer.

GATHERING RESOURCES AND INFORMATION

Land Acknowledgement. We acknowledge that the land on which we gather for worship was stolen from Native peoples, who were driven out of the area and of their native lands by genocide, force (through broken treaties and laws imposed upon their nation), and systematic disposession.  The Myaamiaki, Kaskaskia, and Kickapoo peoples* and their sovereign Nations have cared for, and are deeply a part of, this land - past, present, and future. (ref: Repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery, Trinity Church)

Gathering Hosting Schedule. As an act of service and care, please join staff, leaders, and others from your parish in hosting Sunday Gatherings. These are great times to connect and welcome others to converse while serving as well. Arrival at 9:45am is great, 9:30am is super helpful for assisting with audio equipment and/or indoor set up. Cleaning up on the back end should only take 10-15 minutes. The hosting checklist is in the Trinity office. Thank you!

November

2nd: Fishers

9th: Broad Ripple

16th: North/Carmel

23rd: Midtown/Downtown

30th/Brunch + First Sunday of Advent: Fishers

December

7th: Broad Ripple

14th: North/Carmel

21st: Midtown/Downtown

24th/Christmas Eve: Leadership Team

28th: No Gathering

Guide and Service Dog Training. As we welcome Guide/Service Dogs at Gatherings, please familiarize yourself with resources under on these two websites https://www.guidedogs.com/resources/blindness-and-guide-dog-etiquette and https://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/best-practices-when-around-a-service-dog/  and discuss main points with those in your household. If you or anyone in your household has severe allergies or any fear of dogs, etc. please contact us (contact@indytrinity.org) so we can do our best to keep Gathering spaces welcoming for all. 

Health Guidelines. Gatherings can look differently according to the needs of our leaders and community if health concerns take effect. We ask that everyone remain flexible if and/or when this is the case. If a Gathering is going to be virtual, we will send an email by 8am on Sunday, or earlier. If you are experiencing fever, coughs, or other clear signs of illness, please remain home and join the Gathering via Zoom. If your symptoms are not highly contagious or you are unsure about exposing others, please wear a mask. Specifically, if you have been exposed to or have symptoms of Covid-19 or the Flu, you can follow the guidelines from the CDC to determine what are your best precautions to take.