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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 12/6/25 Trinity Office 12/6/25

Worship for December 7, 2025

Today, December 7, is the second Sunday of Advent. 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 16. Two adult Sunday School classes are hybrid. Please contact the church office for Zoom or RingCentral login information.

Trinity Office 11/29/25 Trinity Office 11/29/25

Worship for November 30, 2025

Today, November 30, is the first Sunday of Advent. 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.

Trinity Office 11/22/25 Trinity Office 11/22/25

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.

Trinity Office 11/15/25 Trinity Office 11/15/25

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.

Trinity Office 11/8/25 Trinity Office 11/8/25

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.

Trinity Office 11/1/25 Trinity Office 11/1/25

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.

Trinity Office 10/25/25 Trinity Office 10/25/25

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.

Trinity Office 10/18/25 Trinity Office 10/18/25

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.

Trinity Office 10/11/25 Trinity Office 10/11/25

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.

Trinity Office 10/4/25 Trinity Office 10/4/25

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.

Trinity Office 9/27/25 Trinity Office 9/27/25

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.