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Pastor’s Notes
T.S. Eliot famously wrote “April is the cruelest month,” but he never visited Chicago in February. February is a gray, dreary month, without the boost of the New Year’s holiday—and in my case, the excitement of new classes starting—that January offered. February felt like a four-week extension of January. There were only two bright spots that February offered, the days were starting to get longer and Spring Training began. For baseball fans, Spring Training is the rebirth of Hope. As a lifelong fan of the Chicago Cubs Hope is often the best that the baseball season had to offer.
Spring Training led up to Opening Day, the first day of the baseball season. Every team starts with a clean slate on Opening Day, no runs, no hits, no errors…yet.
Spring Training is a clear, even obvious analog to Lent. They both begin when the days (in the Northern Hemisphere) are lengthening. “Lent” comes from the Old English word “lencten” which means “lengthen.” They are both seasons of preparation. For Christians Lent is a season of repentance and self-denial, preparation for our journey to the Cross with Christ. For baseball players, Spring Training is a season of getting ready for the baseball season.
For pitchers and catchers Spring Training begins between February 10 and 13. For Christians Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18.
Whether the Season of Preparation ends with “We’re born again; there’s new grass on the field,” or “Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!” look for signs of Hope and New Life in this season.
See you in church,
— Pastor Tom
Worship for May 19, 2024
Today, May 19, is Pentecost Sunday. Rev. Alyssa Spradlin will preach and lead us in Communion. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Worship for May 12, 2024
Today, May 12, is the Seventh Sunday of Easter. Rev. Chris Miller will preach and lead us in an Affirmation of Faith. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Worship for May 5, 2024
Today, May 5, is the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Rev. Chris Miller will preach, lead us in an Affirmation of Faith, and invite us to share in Communion. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Worship for April 28, 2024
Today, April 28, is the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Rev. Chris Miller will preach and lead us in an Affirmation of Faith. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Worship for April 21, 2024
Today, April 21, is the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Rev. Chris Miller will preach and lead us in an Affirmation of Faith. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Worship for April 14, 2024
Today, April 14, is the Third Sunday of Easter. Rev. Laura Fleetwood will preach and lead us in an Affirmation of Faith. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Worship for April 7, 2024
Today, April 7, is the Second Sunday of Easter. Rev. Chris Miller will preach and lead us in an Affirmation of Faith. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Worship for March 31, 2024
Today, March 31, is Easter Sunday. Rev. Chris Miller will preach, lead us in an Affirmation of Faith, and invite us to share in Communion. This morning, our Sunday School classes will NOT meet so families can enjoy our potlock Easter Brunch together. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. We will have an Easter Lesson and craft for children during Worship and Wonder. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Worship for March 24, 2024
Today, March 24, is Palm Sunday. Rev. Chris Miller will preach, lead us in an Affirmation of Faith, and invite us to share in Communion. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Worship for March 17, 2024
Today, March 17, is the fifth Sunday in Lent. Rev. Chris Miller will preach and lead us in an Affirmation of Faith. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Worship for March 10, 2024
Today, March 10, is the fourth Sunday in Lent. Rev. Chris Miller will preach and lead us in an Affirmation of Faith. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Worship for March 3, 2024
Today, March 3, is the third Sunday in Lent. Rev. Chris Miller will preach and celebrate Communion. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Worship for February 25, 2024
Today, February 25, is the second Sunday in Lent. Rev. Laura Fleetwood will preach and lead us in an Affirmation of Faith. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Worship for February 18, 2024
Today, February 18, is the first Sunday in Lent. Rev. Chris Miller will preach and lead us in an Affirmation of Faith. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Worship for February 11, 2024
Today, on February 11, Rev. Chris Miller will preach and lead the commissioning of our Living Waters mission team. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Worship for February 4, 2024
Today, on February 4, Rev. Chris Miller will preach and will share in Communion together. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Worship for January 28, 2024
Today, on January 28, Rev. Chris Miller will preach. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Worship for January 21
Today, on January 14, Rev. Chris Miller will preach. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
CANCELED: Worship for January 14, 2024
Due to the forecast extreme cold temperatures, including dangerously low windchill, Trinity will NOT be holding any in-person activities tomorrow, Sunday, January 14, 2024. This includes Sunday School, Worship, and any in-person meetings.
Worship for January 7, 2024
Today, on January 7, Rev. Chris Miller will preach. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.