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Introduction
Rev Sydney Maitland
I hope that the music, readings and reflection in this shared Liturgy of the Word will have a feel of Sunday worship together at All Saints, even if we can’t be together in person or join in the Eucharist. We thank the many people who have contributed to the resources here. In turn I would ask you to share the page with colleagues, friends and loved ones who may be missing the beauty of worship and the nearness of God in these difficult times.
This Trinity Sunday is a day for reflecting on a reality that is beyond words. The love of God in all aspects of life and faith is, like any other genuine love, hardy and faithful, without imposing itself on others …
Our opening hymn is number 149 …
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Hymn 149
Father, we praise thee, now the night is over (words) | Choir of the Calvary Moravian Church in Bridgetown, Barbados (website | Facebook)
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Collect for Trinity Sunday
Father, we praise you: through your Word and Holy Spirit you created all things. You reveal your salvation in all the world by sending to us Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh. Through your Holy Spirit you give us a share in your life and love. Fill us with the vision of your glory, that we may always serve and praise you, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
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First Reading
Click Bible links on this page to read the text at Bible Gateway. Once there, click 
to hear the full chapter read by David Suchet.
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Psalm
Psalm 8 (words) O Lord our Governor | Choir of York Minster
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Second Reading
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Hymn 146
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! (words and score) | Recorded in lockdown by the choir of Holy Trinity Church, Dubai (website | Facebook)
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Gospel
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Reflection by Rev Sydney Maitland
The self-giving love of God that we should see in others
The love of God in all aspects of life and faith is, like any other genuine love, hardy and faithful, without imposing itself on others.
It seeks the best for the other, looking for union where this may be celebrated. Yet it is self-giving, even self-pouring. It is that spring that never fails, the foundation that never cracks. It is the air that is never polluted and the relationship that is never compromised.
Click link for full text.
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The Nicene Creed
We believe in one God, the Father, the almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one substance with the Father. Through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation hecame down from heaven; by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living andthe dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father. With the Father and the Son, he is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
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Intercessions
• Pray for the world and its people, for those who suffer and those in need …
• Pray for Church and its members, especially Pray for Church and its members, especially Frances A, Jenny M, Douglas N, Catriona M, Kenneth and Brenda M, Claire, Joanna, Elena J, Alan D, Jessie B, Margaret M …
• Pray for the departed, especially those whose year’s mind falls this month: Betty Graham, Clive Reynolds, James Lang, Doreen Calder, Robert Bradshaw …
• The Apostle Paul wrote in his letter to the Philippians:
‘Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.‘
And so let us each bring our own prayers, petitions and thanksgivings to the Lord …
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O God, whose will it is that all should find salvation and come to know the truth: receive the prayers and petitions which we offer in faith and love; through him who gave proof of your purpose, and who sacrificed himself to win freedom for all mankind, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Blessing for Trinity Sunday
God the Holy Trinity make us strong in faith and love, defend us on every side, and guide us in truth and peace; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among us and remain with us always.
Amen.
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Hymn 145
All hail, adored Trinity (words and music) | Video unattributed
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Voluntary
Frikki Walker: An Oxford Elegy | Played by Kevin Bowyer at the Glasgow University Memorial Chapel
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