A Guide to Lent 2024

Our lives today feel busy and complicated: full of commitments, worries, and crises in need of a loving response. Amid such stress and strain, we can also experience loneliness, longing, and solitude. This Lent we invite you to slow down and abide in God (John 15:4). Each of the opportunities listed here is a way to reflect, reconnect, and re-center our lives. Whatever your choices in this busy season, Trinity is here for you, a living reminder that we are all connected to each other in Christ.

Go Deeper this Lent

"Read | Pray | Do" Lenten Stations

From now until Holy Week, visit our undercroft to view interactive stations that will help you and your family connect with important Lenten themes. At each station, you are invited to read the assigned scripture, pray with it, and then participate in the activity. Available during Sunday coffee hour and whenever the church is open.

Virtual Retreat: A Pilgrimage to God and Self

Every Thursday in Lent from 4-5 p.m., join Lilian Revel and Rev. Luk De Volder to explore different forms of prayer and meditation and learn from the wisdom of the mystics. We will follow Jesus, Hildegard von Bingen, Meister Eckhart, Julian of Norwich, Etty Hillesum, and Teilhard de Chardin. All are welcome; no need to attend every session. Click here to join via Zoom.

Lenten Devotionals: Abide in Prayer

Write a prayer to share with our community as we accompany each other on our Lenten journey. These prayers will be published on a weekly basis in our eNews and online. Learn more here.

One-on-One Pastoral Conversations

One way to re-center is through sharing what is on your mind and heart with a pastoral listener. Our pastoral care team extends an invitation for you to schedule a one-on-one conversation.

Events

Lent Soup Suppers

There's still time to sign up for a Lent Soup Supper! Get to know your Trinity family better over fellowship and a shared meal. Hosts provide the soup; guests are welcome to bring sides, a beverage, or dessert. Trinity will provide materials for a short prayer service and "icebreaker" questions for more conversation during the meal. Pick a date and location that works best for you! RSVP by signing up in the narthex after church, or email Rev. Heidi (hthorsen@trinitynewhaven.org). Details (including the host's address) will be provided to those who RSVP.

  • Thursday, Feb. 29 at 5:30 p.m. | Hamden | Leigh Cromey & Rich Walser

  • Saturday, Mar. 9 at 11:30 a.m. | New Haven (family-friendly option!) | Marge Eichler

  • Saturday, Mar. 16 at noon | Beacon Falls | Bob Scott & Jim Rothgeb

  • FULL: Tuesday, Mar. 19 at 5:30 p.m. | West Haven | Barbara Jerry

Stations of the Cross & Fish Fry at St. Luke's

Join St. Luke's Episcopal Church (111 Whalley Ave.) every Friday in Lent for a Fish Fry ($14) at 5 p.m., a Bible Study at 6 p.m., and Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m. Stay tuned for a date when Trinity will join as a group!

Sermon Drama on March 17

The Trinity Players will present a Lenten sermon drama during our 10:30 a.m. service on March 17 (Fifth Sunday in Lent). More details to come!

Holy Week

Palm Sunday: March 24

7:45 a.m. – Liturgy of the Palms & Holy Eucharist, Rite I

10:30 a.m. – Liturgy of the Palms & Holy Eucharist, Rite II

2:00 p.m. – Chapel on the Green

Maundy Thursday: March 28

2:00-4:00 p.m. – Chapel on the Green with Foot Washing & Health Fair

7:30 p.m. – Mass of the Lord's Supper

Good Friday: March 29

12:00-3:00 p.m. – The Seven Last Words of Christ

7:30 p.m. – Solemn Liturgy of the Lord's Passion

Holy Saturday: March 30

7:30 p.m. – The Great Vigil of Easter

Easter Sunday: March 31

7:45 a.m. – Holy Eucharist, Rite I

10:30 a.m. – Festival Choral Eucharist, Rite I

11:45 a.m. – Easter Egg Scramble

2:00 p.m. – Chapel on the Green

View our events calendar for more details about Holy Week.

 
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