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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

Trinity Office 11/30/24 Trinity Office 11/30/24

Worship for December 1, 2024

Today, December 1, is the First Sunday of Advent. The Rev. Dr. Tom Willadsen will preach and invite us to share in Communion. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. 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 11/23/24 Trinity Office 11/23/24

Worship for November 24, 2024

Today, November 24, is the twenty-seventh Sunday after Pentecost. The Rev. Bill Havens will preach. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. 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 11/16/24 Trinity Office 11/16/24

Worship for November 17, 2024

Today, November 17, is the twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost. The Rev. Howard Cavner will preach. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. 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 11/9/24 Trinity Office 11/9/24

Worship for November 10, 2024

Today, November 10, is the twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost. Robert Reed will preach. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. 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 11/2/24 Trinity Office 11/2/24

Worship for November 3, 2024

Today, November 3, is the twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost. The Rev. Jane Huffstetler will preach. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. 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 10/26/24 Trinity Office 10/26/24

Worship for October 27, 2024

Today, October 27, is the twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost. The Rev. Bill Havens will preach. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. 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 10/19/24 Trinity Office 10/19/24

Worship for October 20, 2024

Today, October 20, is the Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost. The Rev. Howard Cavner will preach. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. 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 10/12/24 Trinity Office 10/12/24

Worship for October 13, 2024

Today, October 13, is the Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost. The Rev. Barry Williams will preach. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. 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 10/5/24 Trinity Office 10/5/24

Worship for October 6, 2024

Today, October 6, is the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost. The Rev. Laura Fleetwood will preach and lead us in our observance of World Communion Sunday. 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 9/28/24 Trinity Office 9/28/24

Worship for September 29, 2024

Today, September 29, is the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost. “Our Faith through Our Music,” led by Choir Director Robert Reed and Music Coordinator Carla Wootton, is our theme for worship this morning. 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 9/21/24 Trinity Office 9/21/24

Worship for September 22, 2024

Today, September 22, is the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost. The Rev. Dr. Hiheon Kim, PC(USA) International Peacemaker, 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.