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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 1/24/26 Trinity Office 1/24/26

Worship for January 25, 2026

Today, January 25, is the Third Sunday after the Epiphany. 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.

Please 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 1/17/26 Trinity Office 1/17/26

Worship for January 18, 2026

Today, January 18, is the Second Sunday after the Epiphany. 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 1/10/26 Trinity Office 1/10/26

Worship for January 11, 2026

Today, January 11, is Baptism of the Lord 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.

Please join us for Sunday school at 10:15 a.m., on January 4. 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 1/3/26 Trinity Office 1/3/26

Worship for January 4, 2026

Today, January 4, is Epiphany Sunday (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 12/27/25 Trinity Office 12/27/25

Worship for December 28, 2025

Today, December 28, is the first Sunday after Christmas. We are sharing a worship service with Brentwood Christian Church (DOC); the Rev. Dr. Tom Willadsen will preach. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 10:00 a.m. for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.

There is no Sunday school this morning.

Trinity Office 12/20/25 Trinity Office 12/20/25

Worship for December 21, 2025

Today, December 21, is the fourth Sunday of Advent. The Trinity Music Department will offer a Christmas cantata. 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 12/13/25 Trinity Office 12/13/25

Worship for December 14, 2025

Today, December 14, is the third 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 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.

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.