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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 November 23, 2025
Today, November 23, is Thanksgiving Sunday. The Rev. Dr. Tom Willadsen will preach. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30 a.m. for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
You are invited to join us for Sunday school at 10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday School meets in Room 17. Two adult Sunday School classes are hybrid. Please contact the church office for Zoom or RingCentral login information.
Worship for November 16, 2025
Today, November 16, is the twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost. The Rev. Dr. Tom Willadsen will preach. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30 a.m. for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
You are invited to join us for Sunday school at 10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday School meets in Room 17. Two adult Sunday School classes are hybrid. Please contact the church office for Zoom or RingCentral login information.
Worship for November 9, 2025
Today, November 9, is the twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost. The Rev. Dr. Tom Willadsen will preach. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30 a.m. for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
You are invited to join us for Sunday school at 10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday School meets in Room 17. Two adult Sunday School classes are hybrid. Please contact the church office for Zoom or RingCentral login information.
Worship for November 2, 2025
Today, November 2, is All Saint’s Day, Observed. The Rev. Dr. Tom Willadsen will preach and offer Communion. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30 a.m. for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
You are invited to join us for Sunday school at 10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday School meets in Room 17. Two adult Sunday School classes are hybrid. Please contact the church office for Zoom or RingCentral login information.
Worship for October 26, 2025
Today, October 26, is Pledge Dedication Sunday. The Rev. Dr. Tom Willadsen will preach. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30 a.m. for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
You are invited to join us for Sunday school at 10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday School meets in Room 17. Two adult Sunday School classes are hybrid. Please contact the church office for Zoom or RingCentral login information.
Worship for October 19, 2025
Today, October 19, is the nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost. The Rev. Dr. Tom Willadsen will preach. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30 a.m. for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
You are invited to join us for Sunday school at 10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday School meets in Room 17. Two adult Sunday School classes are hybrid. Please contact the church office for Zoom or RingCentral login information.
Worship for October 12, 2025
Today, October 12, is the eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost. The Rev. Dr. Tom Willadsen will preach. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30 a.m. for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
You are invited to join us for Sunday school at 10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday School meets in Room 17. Two adult Sunday School classes are hybrid. Please contact the church office for Zoom or RingCentral login information.
Worship for October 5, 2025
Today, October 5, is World Communion Sunday. The Rev. Jill Bryant will preach and offer Communion. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30 a.m. for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
You are invited to join us for Sunday school at 10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday School meets in Room 17. Two adult Sunday School classes are hybrid. Please contact the church office for Zoom or RingCentral login information.
Worship for September 28, 2025
Today, September 28, is the sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost. The Rev. Howard Cavner will preach. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30 a.m. for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
You are invited to join us for Sunday school at 10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday School meets in Room 17. Two adult Sunday School classes are hybrid. Please contact the church office for Zoom or RingCentral login information.
Worship for September 21, 2025
Today, September 21, is the fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost. The Rev. Dr. Tom Willadsen will preach. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30 a.m. for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
You are invited to join us for Sunday school at 10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday School meets in Room 17. Two adult Sunday School classes are hybrid. Please contact the church office for Zoom or RingCentral login information.
Worship for September 14, 2025
Today, September 14, is the fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost. The Rev. Dr. Tom Willadsen will preach. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30 a.m. for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Sunday school for all ages begins at 10:15 a.m., starting today.
Worship for September 7, 2025
Today, September 7, is the thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost. The Rev. Dr. Tom Willadsen will preach and offer Communion. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30 a.m. for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Sunday school for all ages begins at 10:15 a.m., starting today.
Worship for August 31, 2025
Today, August 31, is the twelfth Sunday after Pentecost. The Rev. Dr. Tom Willadsen will preach. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30 a.m. for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Adult Sunday School classes will resume on September 7.
Children’s class is on break for the summer and will resume in the fall.
Worship for August 24, 2025
Today, August 24, is the eleventh Sunday after Pentecost. Today we mark Trinity’s 10th anniversary! The Rev. Dr. Tom Willadsen will preach, and voices from Trinity’s history will contribute to the service. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30 a.m. for worship. A congregational meeting will immediately follow the service; we will continue the livestream through the duration of that meeting. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Adult Sunday School classes will not meet today.
Children’s class is on break for the summer and will resume in the fall.
Worship for August 17, 2025
Today, August 17, is the tenth Sunday of Pentecost. The Rev. Dr. Tom Willadsen will preach. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30 a.m. for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Adult Sunday School classes meet jointly in the summer in the Fellowship Hall at 10:15 a.m. Please join us as we explore our next, faithful steps during this transitional time.
Children’s class is on break for the summer and will resume in the fall.
Worship for August 10, 2025
Today, August 10, is the ninth Sunday of Pentecost. The Rev. Dr. Tom Willadsen will preach. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30 a.m. for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Adult Sunday School classes meet jointly in the summer in the Fellowship Hall at 10:15 a.m. Please join us as we explore our next, faithful steps during this transitional time.
Children’s class is on break for the summer and will resume in the fall.
Worship for August 3, 2025
Today, August 3, is the eighth Sunday of Pentecost. The Rev. Dr. Tom Willadsen will preach and offer Communion. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30 a.m. for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Adult Sunday School classes meet jointly in the summer in the Fellowship Hall at 10:15 a.m. Please join us as we explore our next, faithful steps during this transitional time.
Children’s class is on break for the summer and will resume in the fall.
Worship for July 27, 2025
Today, July 27, is the seventh Sunday of Pentecost. The Rev. Howard C. Cavner will preach. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30 a.m. for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Adult Sunday School classes meet jointly in the summer in the Fellowship Hall at 10:15 a.m. Please join us as we explore our next, faithful steps during this transitional time.
Children’s class is on break for the summer and will resume in the fall.
Worship for July 20, 2025
Today, July 20, is the sixth Sunday of Pentecost. Nate Schlueter from Eden Village will present. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30 a.m. for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Adult Sunday School classes meet jointly in the summer in the Fellowship Hall at 10:15 a.m. Please join us as we explore our next, faithful steps during this transitional time.
Children’s class is on break for the summer and will resume in the fall.
Worship for July 13, 2025
Today, July 13, is the fifth Sunday of Pentecost. The Rev. Dr. Tom Willadsen will preach. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30 a.m. for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.
Adult Sunday School classes meet jointly in the summer in the Fellowship Hall at 10:15 a.m. Please join us as we explore our next, faithful steps during this transitional time.
Children’s class is on break for the summer and will resume in the fall.