Trinity Church ABBS Weekend Retreat

206 Clarendon Street,Boston MA 02116

18 March, 2023

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We welcome you to attend any and all portions of the weekend! As you are able, please register for all of the sessions you plan to attend. Day-of registration, on Sat. 3/18 or Sun. 3/19 is also welcome, however, registration numbers will help the “2023 ABBS Team” prepare Trinity community space, food ordering, and other logistics. Thank you! Trinity Church welcomes parishioners, family, friends, and all interested in these important topics and this timely retreat in community. Trinity will welcome Dr. Kent A. McConnell, History Chair at Phillips Exeter Academy. Drawing on Romans 5:12-19, the events will explore the Intersection of Climate, Race and Justice. Outline of Weekend Timing and Events Saturday, March 18 9:15 - 10:00 AM PLEASE ENTER THROUGH THE PARISH HOUSE – 206 Clarendon Street, Boston. - Grab & go light breakfast in the Commons 10:00 AM - Lunchtime - Lecture: Dr. Kent A. McConnell, History Chair at Phillips Exeter Academy. “Resonances between the United States’ post-Civil War period and the current season of our national life.” Following Dr. McConnell‘s lecture … o Small group discussions & report-backs o Lunch will be served, whilst encouraging ongoing discussions. Sunday, March 19 8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist - Dr. McConnell will preach the sermon. 9:00 AM - Coffee and Community Hour - Dr. McConnell will greet the parish. 10:00 AM - Holy Eucharist - Dr. McConnell will preach the sermon. 11:15 AM – 12 NOON - Dr. McConnell will deliver his lecture in the Church, proposing racism as the United States’ original sin and reflecting on the difficulties forgiving such a sin. BREAK 3:00 PM - Community gathering for coffee, cake, and cookies 3:45 PM - Moderated conversation in the Forum, including small group discussions 5:00 PM - Holy Eucharist - Dr. McConnell will preach the sermon.