Orange has always been one of my favorite colors. I’ve always favored the energy it brings and it reminds me of the sweet first bite of a clementine. I’ll be wearing this beautiful color this weekend not just because of its vibrant message, but also because it is the chosen color of the #wearorange movement. June 4th, this Sunday, is part of National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend, and I stand with my siblings here at Trinity united in the call to end gun violence.
To show our support, this weekend Trinity invites everyone to #wearorange to our service this Sunday, June 4th, as we lift-up gun violence survivors and mourn the loss of others in our community. Trinity’s service this weekend is carefully crafted, working to unite both the celebration of the Holy Trinity and Gun Violence Awareness Day. Sounds like a tall order, but with Deacon Meribah preaching, we’re in good hands.
Trinity is also hosting Actor’s Collaborative Toledo, one of our Building partners, for their remounting of the play “On the Exhale” by Mark Zimmerman. Below is an excerpt from their press release with information to see this piece.
“On the Exhale is a carefully wrought study of a mother undone by loss. The play approaches the subject of American gun violence from a startlingly original perspective. There will be a talk back after this 60-minute performance with the director, cast, members of the community who are fighting gun violence in our community or have been affected by gun violence… The performance is Sunday, June 4, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. in the main sanctuary at Trinity Episcopal Church. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.act419.org or at the door beginning one hour before the performance. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to a local organization fighting gun violence in our community. Tickets are $15.00 for General Admission, $10.00 for Seniors and College or High School Students (16+).”
Come be with us this Sunday, as we work together to figure out what our voice for justice sounds like, and how to determine our path forward.
See you then,
Chelsie