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Worship * Remaining Connected * Notes from the pastor (scroll down)

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

Trinity Office 2/10/24 Trinity Office 2/10/24

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.

Trinity Office 2/3/24 Trinity Office 2/3/24

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.

Trinity Office 1/27/24 Trinity Office 1/27/24

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.

Pastor Chris 1/22/24 Pastor Chris 1/22/24

Weather Closure (Monday, January 22, 2024)

Due to freezing rain and the potential for hazardous travel conditions, the Trinity Office will be closed today, Monday, January 22, 2024.

Trinity Office 1/20/24 Trinity Office 1/20/24

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.

Pastor Chris 1/15/24 Pastor Chris 1/15/24

Weather Closure (Tuesday, January 16, 2024)

Due to continuing extreme cold temperatures and potential for hazardous travel conditions, the Trinity Office will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16, 2024. All in-person activities are canceled and staff will be working from home.

Trinity Office 1/13/24 Trinity Office 1/13/24

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.

Pastor Chris 1/13/24 Pastor Chris 1/13/24

Weather Closure (Sunday, January 14, 2024)

Pastor Chris 1/9/24 Pastor Chris 1/9/24

Weather Closure (Tuesday, January 9, 2024)

Due to winter weather and expected hazardous travel conditions today (Tuesday, January 9, 2024) all in-person activities at Trinity are canceled and our staff will be working from home.

Trinity Office 1/7/24 Trinity Office 1/7/24

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.

Trinity Office 12/30/23 Trinity Office 12/30/23

Worship for December 31, 2023

Today, on December 31, Rev. Jane Huffstetler will preach. This morning, our Sunday School classes will NOT meet. 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.

Trinity Office 12/23/23 Trinity Office 12/23/23

Worship for December 24, 2023 (Copy)

Today, on December 24, Pastor Chris will preach. This morning, our Sunday School classes will NOT meet. 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.

Trinity Office 12/16/23 Trinity Office 12/16/23

Worship for December 17, 2023

Today, on December 17, will appreciate the musical offerings of our cantata. 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.