"DO NOT BE AFRAID, FOR I KNOW THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR JESUS, WHO WAS CRUCIFIED.
HE IS NOT HERE; HE HAS RISEN, JUST AS HE SAID."
MATTHEW 28:5-6
HE IS NOT HERE; HE HAS RISEN, JUST AS HE SAID."
MATTHEW 28:5-6
What is Easter?
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The feast of Christ's resurrection. According to Bede, the word derives from the Anglo-Saxon spring goddess Eostre. Christians in England applied the word to the principal festival of the church year, both day and season. 1) Easter Day is the annual feast of the resurrection, the pascha or Christian Passover, and the eighth day of cosmic creation. Faith in Jesus' resurrection on the Sunday or third day following his crucifixion is at the heart of Christian belief. Easter sets the experience of springtime next to the ancient stories of deliverance and the proclamation of the risen Christ. In the west, Easter occurs on the first Sunday after the full moon on or after the vernal equinox. Easter always falls between Mar. 22 and Apr. 25 inclusive. Following Jewish custom, the feast begins at sunset on Easter Eve with the Great Vigil of Easter. The Eastern Orthodox Church celebrates Easter on the first Sunday after the Jewish pesach or Passover (which follows the spring full moon). Although the two dates sometimes coincide, the eastern date is often one or more weeks later. 2) Easter Season. See Great Fifty Days.
Source: Episcopal Church Calendar Church Year |
Easter Events
Easter - This Is the Day!
April 4, 2021
If you only come to church once a year - THIS IS THE DAY!
You are welcome, whether you are here every week, or once a year, to come sing, celebrate, and rejoice in our Risen Lord!
Come in your Easter finery, or come in your blue jeans, but come - be a part of the Easter story celebration.
Service times and location are TBD - but will include Zoom and livestream to Facebook, and, weather permitting, outdoor options as well.
Make church a part of your Easter Sunday with Trinity!
April 4, 2021
If you only come to church once a year - THIS IS THE DAY!
You are welcome, whether you are here every week, or once a year, to come sing, celebrate, and rejoice in our Risen Lord!
Come in your Easter finery, or come in your blue jeans, but come - be a part of the Easter story celebration.
Service times and location are TBD - but will include Zoom and livestream to Facebook, and, weather permitting, outdoor options as well.
Make church a part of your Easter Sunday with Trinity!
Don't Miss the Easter Vigil - On Easter Eve!
April 3, 2021
Hear the great story of God's love and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus in this ancient and powerful service.
Music, candlelight, and the celebration of Jesus' triumphant rising are at the heart of this traditional service. What will it look like in 2021? Stay tuned!
April 3, 2021
Hear the great story of God's love and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus in this ancient and powerful service.
Music, candlelight, and the celebration of Jesus' triumphant rising are at the heart of this traditional service. What will it look like in 2021? Stay tuned!
Traditional, Contemplative Liturgy for Good Friday
April 2, 2021 at 7 pm
Come spend some time with the Lord on Good Friday.
This traditional, contemplative liturgy, with special music, will draw you into the heart of the Christian life on this one day of the year when we focus on Jesus' ultimate sacrifice.
April 2, 2021 at 7 pm
Come spend some time with the Lord on Good Friday.
This traditional, contemplative liturgy, with special music, will draw you into the heart of the Christian life on this one day of the year when we focus on Jesus' ultimate sacrifice.
Watch the Sun Rise, As We Remember the Sacrifice Jesus Made for Us
April 2, at 5:30 am
We're continuing our annual Good Friday sunrise service at Barkhamsted Reservoir, this time, with masks and safe distancing!
Sunrise on Good Friday is at 6:32am, and a group at Trinity will be gathering to watch it arrive.
Want to caravan? Meet at Trinity at 5:30am to leave at 5:45am.
It's a short hike from the parking space to a rock crop that overlooks the water.
A prayer service will start your Easter weekend off right.
Questions? Talk to Moe. If the weather is inclement, we'll sleep in that morning!
April 2, at 5:30 am
We're continuing our annual Good Friday sunrise service at Barkhamsted Reservoir, this time, with masks and safe distancing!
Sunrise on Good Friday is at 6:32am, and a group at Trinity will be gathering to watch it arrive.
Want to caravan? Meet at Trinity at 5:30am to leave at 5:45am.
It's a short hike from the parking space to a rock crop that overlooks the water.
A prayer service will start your Easter weekend off right.
Questions? Talk to Moe. If the weather is inclement, we'll sleep in that morning!
All Glory, Laud & Honor, To Thee, Redeemer, King!
March 28, 2021
The meaningful reading of the Passion in the service will help us start off our Holy Week walking with Jesus.
March 28, 2021
The meaningful reading of the Passion in the service will help us start off our Holy Week walking with Jesus.
Learn the ancient art of Palm Cross Folding!
Dates and times coming soon!
Come join the team on Zoom in learning the ancient art of Palm Cross folding. We'll gather virtually to fold palm fronds into the traditional cross shape to share with parishioners, nursing home residents, and those who are home-bound.
Come be a part of this meaning tradition! Where else are you going to learn how to fold a palm frond into a cross?
Dates and times coming soon!
Come join the team on Zoom in learning the ancient art of Palm Cross folding. We'll gather virtually to fold palm fronds into the traditional cross shape to share with parishioners, nursing home residents, and those who are home-bound.
Come be a part of this meaning tradition! Where else are you going to learn how to fold a palm frond into a cross?