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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 February 12, 2023
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Worship for February 12, 2023

We are delighted to welcome the Rev. Barry Williams as he leads us in worship today. He will be reflecting on Jesus teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, and I know you will be blessed by his words.

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Meeting Jesus at the Table
Pastor Chris Pastor Chris

Meeting Jesus at the Table

You are invited to join Pastor Chris for lunch this Lent!  Every Wednesday at noon, starting February 22 and continuing until the week after Easter (April 12) we will be gathering in the Fellowship Hall to explore some of the stories of Christ and what they can teach us about food, fellowship, and what it means to be the church. 

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Weather Closure: Thursday, February 2, 2023
Pastor Chris Pastor Chris

Weather Closure: Thursday, February 2, 2023

Due to continued hazardous conditions on side streets and the church parking lot (as well as the continued closure of Springfield Public Schools) the Trinity offices will remain closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 2, 2023.  All in-person activities are canceled and our staff will be working from home.

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Weather Closure: Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Pastor Chris Pastor Chris

Weather Closure: Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Due to continued hazardous driving conditions the Trinity offices will remain closed tomorrow, Wednesday, February 1, 2023. All in-person activities are canceled and our staff will be working from home.

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Weather Closure: Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Pastor Chris Pastor Chris

Weather Closure: Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Due to continued winter weather the Trinity offices will remain closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 31, 2023. All in-person activities are canceled and our staff will be working from home.

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Worship for January 22, 2023 - The Interruptions of Jesus
Pastor Chris Pastor Chris

Worship for January 22, 2023 - The Interruptions of Jesus

Have you ever been interrupted? Maybe it was something small, someone accidentally talking over you during a chat. Maybe it was something much larger, an interruption in your life plans. In our scripture for today, Jesus is the one who interrupts the plans of the first disciples. I wonder how I would respond?

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