Free Concert on Good Friday:
Bach's The Passion According to Saint John

Trinity Boston Preservation Trust presents Johann Sebastian Bach’s The Passion According to Saint John as a part of its Music for All public concert series. The concert will be held on Good Friday afternoon, March 21, 5:30 pm, at Trinity Church in Copley Square, and will feature the Trinity Choir and Orchestra, conducted by Michael Kleinschmidt, Director of Music.

Soloists include Rockland Osgood, Evangelist (Tenor); Chad Flynn, Jesus (Bass); Dana Whiteside, Pilate (Bass); Charlotte Dobbs (Soprano); Margaret Lias (Alto); and Kyle W. Masterson (Tenor).

The concert is free to all, with a suggested donation of $10.

Trinity Education for Excellence Program (TEEP)
Stewing About Climate Change

On March 3, nine youth from the TEEP and Trinity communities became part of a living art installment, Six Artists Respond to Climate Change, at the Mills Gallery in the South End. They gathered around a One Legged Table, created by sculptor Mags Harries, to discuss issues related to climate change and ideas about how to take action. Chefs at the Haley House Café provided a simple yet delicious meal of fresh bread and hearty stew.

The nine students, together with four adults from the TEEP and Trinity communities, discussed the art exhibit and their own reflections on climate change. This led to a conversation about what youth in general can do to address the issue and specifically what youth at TEEP and Trinity can do to address global warming. One idea included measuring Trinity’s water and carbon footprints (by looking at monthly water and energy bills) and brainstorming ways to reduce both. This group plans to meet again to follow up on their ideas.

The One Legged Table is made from 13 different household tables, each from a different Boston neighborhood, and each with its own history gatherings and conversations.  The table is a metaphor for bringing people from different perspectives together for discussion.  For more information about the exhibit, visit: www.bcaonline.org.

Trinity Boston Counseling Center (TBCC)
Roundtable for Juvenile Justice

On Thursday, February 28, nineteen committed leaders from non-profit and government agencies gathered at Trinity for a roundtable discussion about how best to support court-involved youth. The participants included four current Trinity Boston Foundation partners — MA Department of Youth Services, Roxbury Youthworks, HUMAN, and Hull Lifesaving Museum’s Maritime Apprentice Program. We also welcomed organizations with whom we would like to partner in the future — Justice Resource Institute, Citizens for Juvenile Justice, Doc Wayne Athletic League, Judge Baker Children’s Center and Generation Excel at Bethel AME.

Participants identified three key issues of concern: (1) increased access to mental health care, (2) the need to inspire youth to participate in making a plan for their future and helping them to achieve it, and (3) the need for consistent mentors from throughout the community. The conversation will continue, focusing on pilot initiatives for youth re-entering the community after time in secure facilities.

If you would like to learn more, contact Emily Martin at emartin@trinityinspires.org or (617) 536-0944, ext. 354.

Our 2007 Annual Report is published! Download a copy here. (PDF)

Special thanks to our TEEP Strategic Planning Committee, which has done superb work over the past 6 months:
Marty Cowden, Co-Chair
Megan Zug, Co-Chair
Laura Gonzalez
Erica Moen
Jean Krasnow
Bill Steul

Watch the website in upcoming months for their final report…

Don’t forget our Bostonians for Youth dinner on April 15. Email Emily Martin for ticket info.

Make a gift here.

Bach's St. John Passion
Good Friday, March 21, 5:30 pm
Free to all: Suggested Donation: $10

Bostonians for Youth
Tuesday, April 15, 6:30 pm
Artists for Humanity Epicenter, 100 West Second St., Boston
Be part of a community that is passionate about Boston’s youth! We invite you to attend our first annual dinner in support of our flagship programs and in celebration of our growing network of partners across the city. For ticket information, contact Emily Martin at emartin@trinityinspires.org or (617) 536-0944, ext. 354.

TEEP Open House
Wednesday, April 2, from 4:45-5:45 pm at Trinity Church
See the After-School Program in Action!
Come visit 17 middle school students from around the Boston area and speak with their high school mentors over a cup of coffee. All site visitors are invited to join the students and staff for dinner at 6pm. To RSVP or obtain more information, contact Emily Martin at emartin@trinityinspires.org or (617) 536-0944, ext. 354.

Please watch www.trinityinspires.org for updates to these and other events.