Good Friday Anthem

Hello dear Trinity family,

Back in college I came across this painting above: Jesus on the cross, juxtaposed above Abraham and Isaac at the scene of near sacrifice. The text at the bottom reads, “Gen. 22:8 - God will provide the lamb.” I was so moved by this painting that I felt inspired to create in response to it. The result was a Good Friday choral piece called Elahi, from the Aramaic phrase, “Elahi! Elahi! Lema sebaqtani?” (“My God! My God! Why have You forsaken me?”) I invite you if you are interested to listen to this piece as part of your meditation on Christ’s sacrifice for us this Good Friday.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RJf5FzDHLUtDMwhx-A0oF877RaSvusat/view?usp=drive_link.

Peace,

Char

One Last Night with Dr. King

Join the United Black Agenda as we listen to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s prophetic last speech and discuss the role of his economic vision to today’s society.

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Volunteers Needed for Agape Meal!

The Agape Meal will take place on March 30, 2024, directly following the Easter Vigil (around 9:30 pm).

Volunteers are needed at 7:30 to help with setup. Volunteers are also needed for cleanup duties. Please email Carol Thomas to sign up: carolbrooksthomas@gmail.com.

Voices Chorale: In Conversation with Haydn

Date and Time: Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 4pm

Location: Trinity Church
Join Voices Chorale NJ and the Berks Sinfonietta chamber orchestra in appreciating the mastery of one of Franz Joseph Haydn’s most distinctive and memorable compositions: Missa in Angustiis (Mass for Troubled Times), more popularly known as the Lord Nelson Mass. Between sections of this liturgical work, the chorale will perform contemporary pieces that respond to themes within the Mass, bringing new perspectives on forgiveness, praise, faith, peace, and unity in a divided world.
VCNJ continues its tradition of presenting various musical styles and eras together in thought-provoking concerts to delight and inspire audiences and musicians alike. Contemporary works include Fragile by Sting and Exsultate! Jubilate! by Kyle Pederson.

Tickets and information are available at https://www.voiceschoralenj.org   

Adult: $20 ($25 at the door);  Child/Student: $10 ($15 at the door)

Contact Linda Silber (lindafsilber@gmail.com) for more information.

Knitting Ministry

Celebrating 15 years of knitting prayer shawls and prayer squares as outward and visible signs of God’s grace and love. We give thanks for this important ministry.

From left on the photo surrounding the shawls: Liza Morehouse, Robbie Ellsworth, Donna Crafford, Judy Maksymovich, Susan Finlay, Martha Lashbrook, Molly Schneider.

Newcomer's Tea at the Rectory

Sunday, April 14th at 4 pm

New to Trinity in the past year or two?  The Newcomers Committee invites you to join the clergy, vestry members and fellow newcomers for refreshments and fellowship at the Rectory where Fr. Paul Jeanes lives.  It's next to our parish hall at 25 Mercer St.  We'll start at 4 pm and end at 5 pm.  Then feel free to join us as we walk next door to the church for the evening prayers said during Compline.  Registration is not required but is appreciated; email tomascott1965@gmail.com. 

St. Matthew Passion

Matthäuspassion

Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672)

7:00-8:00 PM

March 23, 2024

Princeton University Chapel

A powerful and dramatic setting of Matthew’s passion narrative by German composer Heinrich Schütz. Written in 1666 for a cappella choir and solo recitative, this piece is a rarely-performed hidden gem of early Baroque church music. Sung by the Lux Choir of the Episcopal Church of Princeton under the direction of Connor Fluharty.

Please come hear this beautiful version of the St. Matthew Passion in an incredible space, and get a head start on Holy Week!

Palm Sunday

Dear Beloved of Trinity Church,

As we prepare to begin our Holy Week Journey, I share with you excerpts from a reflection by Fred Buechner, originally published in A Room Called Remember.

When Jesus of Nazareth rode into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and his followers cried out, "Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord," the Pharisees went to Jesus and told him to put an end to their blasphemies, and Jesus said to them, "I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out."  

King Jesus, we offer all churches to you as you offer them to us. Make thyself known in them. Make thy will done in them. Make our stone hearts cry out thy kingship. Make us holy and human at last that we may do the work of thy love. 

We live in trying times. We live in a season when the church and the prophetic Word of God are desperately needed. We live in a time when church attendance is declining, and its relevance is questioned. We live in a time when many say, "put an end to [the] blasphemies." But the message of the Gospel cannot be silenced, and even if we lose heart and find our voices muted, the very stones will cry out with praises and shouts of joy! They would proclaim a word of liberation and Easter life.

As we walk these holy days, may we offer ourselves fully to the redemptive story of God's love shown to us in Jesus. May God be known through us! May God's will be done in us! May our stone hearts cry out the power of God! And finally, may we be made holy and human to do the work of LOVE!

Peace and blessings to all,

Paul