Trinity Creation Care Begins a New Year with New Energy
Kaitlyn Haberlin will kick off The Climate Care Group’s 2026 Speaker forum Feb 22 at 9:05 am in the Great Hall. For this Sunday our series will merge with Adult Forum. We invite everyone at Trinity to hear what Redlands New Sustainability Coordinator has to share.
Kaitlyn grew up in the Inland Empire and is grateful to help serve this region. Previously she worked for the solid waste division of Santa Barbara County Public Works. Her love for trash and recycling has taught her so much about sustainability. She believes that Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling are the fundamentals of an environmentally conscious life and wants to bring these principles to her work as the Sustainability Coordinator of our city.
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet this vibrant young lady. She will be an inspiration for parishioners of all ages and a model for our more youthful people.
Because of time restraint, we WILL begin at exactly 9:05 am. Coffee and nibbles will be available in the Great Hall.
Looking ahead, our next speaker will be Kate Varley, Bishop’s Commission on Climate Care/Education division for the LA diocese, in March. This presentation will also serve as Adult Forum on the Sunday she speaks.
 

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