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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 March 26, 2023 - Annual Congregational Meeting
I want to thank Rev. Howard Cavner for stepping in on short notice to preach this Sunday and Rev. Greg Esselman for agreeing to moderate our Annual Congregational meeting.
Worship for March 19, 2023 - Making Room at the Table
When was the last time you were invited to a banquet? Maybe a wedding or an important business event? Did you get to choose your table, or did you get seated? How, and where, people are seated at a banquet says a lot about the event and who is welcome and wanted. In today's scripture, Jesus challenges us to look again at who we have room for at the table.
Worship for March 12, 2023 - Surprised by Grace
This morning in worship we will be reflecting on how often God surprises us, even interrupts us, with grace.
Worship for March 5, 2023 - The Welcome Table
Have you ever gone to someone's home for dinner and felt completely welcome? Today we read a story of Jesus creating a place of welcome for those on the margins of his society; and we will together consider how we might do the same today.
Worship for February 26, 2023 - Food for the Journey
I am delighted to be back with you as we worship together today on this first Sunday of Lent. We will be reflecting together on how God provided us nourishment for our journey of faith.
Trinity Newsletter for February 16, 2023 (Copy)
Weekly newsletter from Trinity Presbyterian Church.
Lent 2023 Devotional Resources
This year we are encouraging all members of the Trinity family to set aside time each day during Lent for prayer and reflection. To help, we have put together a collection of devotional resources you may find helpful.
Worship for February 19, 2023 - Transfiguration, Christ and Us
We are delighted to welcome the Rev. Dennis Winzenried as he leads us in worship today. He will be reflecting on the Transfiguration of Christ, and I know you will be blessed by his words.
Trinity Newsletter for February 16, 2023
Weekly newsletter from Trinity Presbyterian Church.
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.
Trinity Newsletter for February 9, 2023
Weekly newsletter from Trinity Presbyterian Church.
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.
Worship for February 5, 2023 - Letting Our Light Shine
Today in worship we continue exploring the teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount, today looking at what it means to let our light shine.
Trinity Newsletter for February 2, 2023
Weekly newsletter from Trinity Presbyterian Church.
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.
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.