Trinity Creation Care Begins a New Year with New Energy
Join us this Sunday at 9:00 am in the Great Hall with guest speaker Esther Martinez, Emergency Operations Specialist for the Redlands Fire Department. She will cover disaster preparedness, training of staff and ushers and other laity, alert systems and other items. Her presence is in line with the Bishops Commission on Climate Care- resiliency portion.

HATS OFF TO OUR HABITAT RESTORATION TEAM
Trinity was well represented at the January Redlands Conservancy’s January trail restoration workday joining our creation care brothers and sisters from Holy Name of Jesus and their coordinator, Marilyn Kott on January 17.
The Christopherson family – Andrew, Lyndsey, Eleni, Jessica Grier, and Margaret Lesh cut brush and dug up wild mustard for two hours on a very warm day. The next opportunity to be part of this community effort will be Feb 21st with an earlier start proposed since we have had unusually warm weather.

AN INVITE TO NEW MEMBERS FOR OUR FORMIDABLE GROUP
There is always room at our very active table each Sunday at 9:00 am. Recently Hopi Reames invited community member Phil Courtney and his wife to join us, and they dove right in with lively additions to our discussion. Our attention over the next 5 months will be to define a Climate Resilience Checklist and Action Guide specifically for Trinity as well as begin a watershed study with guest providers.
Linda Apmadoc, Facilitator

CREATION CARE TIP OF THE MONTH
Lent is almost upon us, which is a good time to practice being more mindful in our decisions, whether it’s during a trip to the grocery, clothing, or hardware store. Before you make a purchase, pause and ask yourself these questions (depending on the item, of course!):
1. Do I really need this?
2. Can I make it myself?
3. Is there a healthier choice?
4. Can I just borrow it from someone?
5. Do I have to buy it brand new?
6. Can I buy it from a local grower or company?
7. Is there an option with less packaging?
Just the act of being mindful can bring about positive change, so be proud of yourself for just pausing to think!
~Karen Riesz