When you join us for worship, you will be greeted and given a bulletin that will help guide you through the order of the service. Episcopal services are based on The Book of Common Prayer which will be the red book in your pew.
During worship, you will be able to follow along from the bulletin with the corresponding page numbers in The Book of Common Prayer. There will be several opportunities where you can enjoy or join in singing hymns. Music and words for the hymns are found in the blue hymnal in the pew.
Episcopal worship is centered around Communion, also known as The Holy Eucharist. All are invited to come forward and receive the bread and wine during communion, or if you would prefer you can come forward to receive a blessing by the priest or simply remain seated.
Services start at 10:00am on Sundays. Service of Holy Eucharist typically lasts about an hour. Service of Morning Prayer is usually half an hour.
After service, please join us for refreshments and fellowship downstairs in Morrill Hall. A chairlift is available if needed.
If you would like more information about the Episcopal Church or how to join or get involved please see a church member or send an email to secretary@trinityware.org.
We've reached the mid-way point of Lent. Did you know that this Sunday has a special name? Laetare, Latin for "rejoice" - It reminds believers that Easter's hope is near, balancing Lenten penance with joyful anticipation of Christ’s resurrection. We are encouraged to continue the Lenten journey with renewed spirit, looking forward to the celebration of Easter.
So in marking time, and looking forward, I guess it is a good time to pause. I found this from Matthew McConaughey's Poems and Prayers:
I have faith in what I believe I could.
I speak of what I believe I should.
I do what I believe I would.
Give me the faith to believe, the confidence to speak and the courage to do.
For me, this gives hope. Living into our faith, strengthened by Jesus's love for us we can go into the world to serve God. Sharing the Good News, helping those in need, caring for others takes confidence and courage and believing that we can make a difference.
Peace-
Suzanne
