Trinity Tidings | March 13th Edition
Sunday Worship
Last Sunday. . .
Dcs. Deborah preached on the difference Jesus’ living water makes in our lives and the Mixed Ensemble sang “Beneath the Cross of Jesus”. Philadelphia based composer Evelyn Larter uses a Cornish folk-melody to set this familiar text. The tune was made famous by Gustav Holst’s setting of “I Love My Love”.
This Sunday. . .
Pr. Hans will preach about how God keeps choosing leaders the world never saw coming — and what that means for the anointing you've been carrying since your baptism.
Trinity Choir will sing “O Ye that Love the Lord” by British composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Coleridge-Taylor was a popular composer in his day and is currently receiving a much-deserved renaissance. He was of mixed-race descent, his mother being English, and his father Creole from Sierra Leone. He was supported by fellow British composer Edward Elgar and was received in the U.S. by President Theodore Roosevelt during his three U.S. tours. This anthem has a very typical character of Anglican choral music of the Victorian era.
Trinity Together Sunday Forum - Prayer and Fasting
Chocolate, Alcohol, Social Media, etc. These are only some of the things people choose to give up during Lent. What is fasting and why does it matter? Why do Lutherans fast even though it is not required? Come explore the history and purpose of prayerful fasting.
New Music From Trinity
O, Love, How Deep
Our own Dr. Wentz presented a Lenten Noonday recital featuring two large works: Cesar Franck’s Chorale in A-minor and John Weaver’s Passacaglia on a Theme of Dunstable. Both works capture the drama of Christ’s passion. The program will be a moment of reflection as you embark on your Lenten journey.
2026 Lenten Offerings support
LightHouse Women’s and Children's Center
Through our special Lenten offerings, Trinity continues to support the ministry of the LightHouse Women’s and Children’s Center as we fulfill our pledge to sponsor a room. LightHouse Center provides a safe home and holistic support for women and their kids as they work towards healthy, independent living.
This year we are close to completing our goal, and we encourage you to help us get there by using our new secure mobile giving option. Donations are also securely handled on our website.
Soup's On!
Beginning this Sunday and continuing through Sunday, March 22 , Trinity youth will be accepting pre-orders for our Lenten Soup Sale to help raise funds for our Mission Trip to Baltimore this June. You can choose to order a quart of Chicken Corn Chowder (Gluten Free) and/or Tortellini Soup (Vegetarian) which will be available for pick up after worship on Sunday, March 29, just in time for Holy Week!
We are accepting free-will offerings for the soup (with a minimum suggestion of $10 per quart.) See one of our excellent youth in the Narthex after worship this Sunday.
Worship and Music Survey
As we look ahead to the 2026-2027 program year and beyond, we are providing a brief survey for Trinity attendees to fill out. Your timely submission of this survey will allow us to make better programming decisions to improve attendance and offer events that meet the scheduling needs of our congregants' busy lives.
Lenten Book Discussion and Prayer:
A King Washes Feet
Tuesdays: 7:00-8:30 PM and Thursdays: 2:00-3:30 PM
A King Washes Feet: How to Love and Forgive Your Friends and Enemies—An Illustrated Bible Study by Jessica Claire Bond
We live in a world obsessed with chasing titles, power, and followers; like they’ll save us. But the true King, the One who spoke galaxies into being, didn’t come with a scepter in His hand. He came with a towel. And He didn’t sit on a throne, He knelt low.
Each week you are invited to gather for honest discussion, intentional reflection, and contemplative worship in the Chapel. You are welcome to join for 1 session or for all, afternoon or evening.
If you would like to join the discussion and/or order a book, please sign up in the Narthex or contact Dcs. Deborah.
(The book will be released on February 10 and is available on a sliding scale from $0 - $25 (the true cost of the book). Please make payments to Trinity earmarked: Lent Book Study)
From the Author - Trigger Warning:
This book is about real life. We need foot washing because we need Jesus to burst into the parts of our stories that hurt the most, and to wash us after the places we’ve walked. This book mentions subjects such as domestic violence, adultery, sexual abuse, suicide, pornography, trauma, earthquakes, death, abortion, religious persecution, and human trafficking. If these are sensitive topics for you, please be aware. But I pray that the Jesus you meet through these pages— and the way these topics are approached— brings healing. Perhaps this book was written exactly for you.
Kathleen Bahena, viola
Wednesday, March 25 at 12:05 PM
You’ve seen her leading the Berks Sinfonietta or performing with the Reading Symphony, but you won’t want to miss Kathleen Stevens Bahena in this intimate solo spotlight.
Kathleen is currently completing her graduate residency at Temple University under the mentorship of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s Kerri Ryan. Before she graduates this spring, she is bringing a stunning program to the stage that balances power and beauty—from the fiery Legenda by Wieniawski to the haunting, modern echoes of Pulitzer Prize-winner Caroline Shaw.
Come support a local educator and performer who gives so much to our community through the Orchestra Zone and Temple Music Prep.
