The season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on February 22. The name Lent comes from an Old English word, lencten, that means spring, reminding us of this change in seasons and the renewal to come. Lent is a 40-day period before Easter when we remember the 40 days Jesus spent in the wilderness. For Christians, it is a time to look honestly at ourselves and turn toward our Lord in humble repentance.
Our worship and book study schedules for Lent are below. As we prepare our hearts for the season of Lent, I hope you will join in these opportunities to worship, learn, and follow together.
Blessing,
Rev. Rebekah LeMon,
Senior Pastor
Lent Sermon Series
In our worship and study this Lent, we will seek to know our Lord better so that we might deepen our lives of discipleship. Following lectionary texts from the gospels, the sermon series “Knowing Jesus” will consider what it means to follow a Lord who is: Tested, Son of Man, Teacher, Friend, Savior, Servant, Crucified, and Resurrected.
Knowing Jesus
February 26 — April 6
We will study a book together, reading a chapter each week that aligns with our worship theme. This year’s book is Freeing Jesus: Rediscovering Jesus as Friend, Teacher, Savior, Lord, Way, and Presence, by Diana Butler Bass. Some copies are available at church for $18 each.
We will have three options for reading and talking about the book together:
1) There will be a clergy-led book discussion of one chapter per week during the 10:00 hour on Sunday mornings.
2) The clergy will guide a drop-in Zoom conversation of the same chapter at noon on Thursday each week during Lent.
3) We will share a discussion guide for any small group or circle that wants to work through the book or anyone who wants to do a self-guided study.
February 26 at 10 AM
March 2 at 12 PM on Zoom
This sermon will be led by Rev. Andrew
Esqueda and will cover:
- Chapter 6 “Presence”
- Psalm 32
- Matthew 4:1-11
March 5 at 10 AM
March 9 at 12 PM on Zoom
This sermon will be led by Rev. Rebekah LeMon and will cover:
- Chapter 4 “Lord”
- Psalm 121
- Matthew 17:1-9
March 12 at 10 AM
March 16 at 12 PM on Zoom
This sermon will be led by Rev. Lucy Strong and will cover:
- Chapter 2 “Teacher”
- Psalm 95
- John 4:5-42
March 19 at 10 AM
March 23 at 12 PM on Zoom
This sermon will be led by Trinity Youth and will cover:
- Chapter 1 “Friend”
- Verses from the Gospel of John
March 26 at 10 AM
March 30 at 12 PM on Zoom
This sermon will be led by Rev. Rebekah LeMon and will cover:
- Chapter 3 “Savior”
- John 11:1-15
April 2 at 10 AM
April 6 at 12 PM on Zoom
This sermon will be led by Rev. Rebekah LeMon and will cover:
- Chapter 5 “Way”
- Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
- Matthew 21:1-11
Special Events and Gatherings
Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, February 22
3:30 — 5:00 PM | Magnolia Circle
Trinity will offer the imposition of ashes. Trinity clergy will be in and around Magnolia Circle from 3-5 p.m. to offer the imposition of ashes and blessing.
6:00 PM | Dobbs Chapel
Begin the season of Lent by joining us for worship and the imposition of ashes.
40 Things in 40 Days
February 22 – April 9
Join the Trinity community as together we stock the food pantry at Meals on Wheels Atlanta. During the 40 days of lent, we will gather an item a day and say a pray for those experiencing food insecurity in our community. Find the list of items and how to participate in this spiritual practice.
Youth Sunday
Sunday, March 19
9:00 AM & 11:00 AM | The Loft & Sanctuary
Join us on Sunday morning for worship led by the Trinity Youth. Services at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM will be Middle and High Schoolers. Senior High School students will preach both services.
Spring Music Festival
Sunday, March 26
11:00 AM | Sanctuary
The Trinity Chancel Choir, soloists, and members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Norman Mackenzie, will present Franz Schubert’s lyrical Mass in G during the 11 AM worship hour. Join us for what we hope will be an inspiring and transformational worship experience.
Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday, March 31
6:30 — 8:30 PM | The Loft
Big kids (2nd – 5th grade) are invited to eat pizza, play games, do a mission project, and hunt for eggs in the dark on the front lawn. Bring a basket and flashlight and wear play clothes and sneakers. Parents are invited to Pastor Andrew’s house during the Egg Hunt festivities for a happy hour of fellowship and fun.
Family Breakfast and Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 1
9:00 — 10:30 AM | Williams Hall
Children ages birth through 1st grade and parents are invited for breakfast in Williams Hall followed by and egg hunt on the front lawn. Bring your basket. Siblings older than 1st grade are welcome to join us for breakfast, but the Egg Hunt portion of the morning is for our youngest ones.
Easter at Trinity Presbyterian Church
April 6 — April 9
Childcare is available at all Holy Week & Easter services.
April 6 at 6:00 PM — Williams Hall
An interactive community meal and time of worship in Williams Hall, remembering the meal Christ shared with his disciples before his arrest.
Led by Rev. Lucy Strong.
April 7 at 7:30 PM — Sanctuary
A service of somber reflection remembering the death of Jesus Christ on the cross.
April 9 at 7:00 AM — Sanctuary Porch
A casual outdoor service with Easter hymns.
Led by Rev. Andrew Esqueda.
April 9 at 9:00 & 11:00 AM — The Sanctuary
Sanctuary services of worship giving thanks for the resurrection of our Lord. You are invited to bring flowers to be added to Christ’s cross on Easter morning.
Led by Rev. Rebekah Close LeMon.
