First, thank-you to everyone who donated to our team “Trinity Bradford Cares” for the Coldest Night of the Year. As of February 28, the evening of the walk, we had raised $2745 and we know that additional donations have been made, bringing us closer to $2800. Our team this year was Bonnie Connolly, Ellen and Alice Cotton, Lynn Woods, Rev. Dana. 

With March and Lent, we have a new outreach focus. As previously shared in the weekly email, Bishop Andrew has announced a Lenten Appeal for Jamaican Relief and Reconstruction, with a matching challenge grant from FaithWorks, of up to $50,000 for every donation received by April 17 for “Jamaican Relief. We are asking that donations through the parish be received by Easter Sunday, April 5th, so that we can forward the money in time for the matching grant.

Bishop Andrew in a recent reflection said, “Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on Oct. 28, 2025, resulting in profound devastation. Fifty-four people lost their lives, 109 were injured, and widespread flash flooding destroyed critical infrastructure and threatened livestock. Most heartbreaking for the Church is the destruction of approximately half of the island’s houses of worship, leaving many communities without their spiritual homes at the very moment when faith, prayer and fellowship are most needed.”

All funds collected by the diocese will be forwarded to Alongside Hope for distribution through their established partnerships, so we know that the funds will be used by reputable partners who are already doing the important and long-term work of relief and reconstruction. 

Please consider making a donation to “Jamaican Relief” this Lent.