Calendar of Events for April 2025

As April unfolds, we are reminded that the gentle rains of this season pave the way for the vibrant blooms of May. Our spiritual journey mirrors this rhythm of renewal. We can join the celebratory hosannas of Palm Sunday, walk solemnly through the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ, and deepen our faith during the sacred days of Holy Week. On Saturday, Easter Eve evening, we embrace the new light, ushering in the joy and hope of Easter. We will gratefully celebrate the New Ministry and Institution of Reverend Thomas Blake as our permanent Rector. What a month of wonderful celebrations!
Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30
12:15 PM, Holy Eucharist with Healing, Chancel (Choir area)
Please join us for Holy Eucharist with Laying on of hands and Anointing. Invite family, friends and neighbors who are in need of healing to come as well.
Thursday, April 3
1:30 PM, Monthly Communion Service, Evergreen Woods, Pavilion Room
Sundays, April 6, 13*, 20*, and 27
Sunday Services
- 8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist
- 9:15 AM - Choir Rehearsal
- 9:45 AM - Godly Play, Undercroft
- 9:45 AM - Youth Faith Formation, Guild Room
- 10:00 AM - Holy Eucharist
- 11:00 AM - Coffee Hour
*See Sunday, April 13th and 20th below for Easter week details.
Thursday, April 10
7:00 PM, Handbell Concert, Tabor Lutheran Church, Tabor Dr., Branford
Performed by Handbell Choir Wiedensahl. The ensemble won first prizes at the "German Orchestra Competition" three times. This is the most acclaimed competition for amateur music ensembles in Germany organized by the German Music Council. Because of that, the ringers could be heard and seen in radio and television programs of the NDR and other broadcasting corporations.
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Holy Week Schedule
Sunday, April 13, Palm Sunday, Church
- 8:00 AM - Liturgy of the Palms/Holy Eucharist
- 9:45 AM - Children and Youth Faith Formation, Godly Play Room
- 10:00 AM - Liturgy of the Palms/Holy Eucharist with Choir. The children and Youth will join the procession of the palms into the sanctuary before heading to their Sunday School classroom.
- After the 10:00 service, Sunday Fellowship Hour
Thursday, April 17, Maundy Thursday
- 6:00 PM, Choir Rehearsal
- 7:00 PM - Holy Eucharist with foot-washing
- Vigil (through the hours of the night)
Friday, April 18, Good Friday
- 12:00 PM, Choir Rehearsal
Progressive Ecumenical Noonday Service
- 12:00 PM - First Baptist Church, Branford
- 12:30 PM - First Congregational Church, Branford
- 1:00 PM - Trinity Episcopal Church
Evening Ecumenical Tenebrae Service
- 7:00 PM - Tabor Lutheran Church, Branford
Saturday, April 19, Easter Eve
5:00 PM - Youth Supper, Parish Hall
- The children and their families will gather for a special Easter Family festivity. We'll have pizza, a discussion about Easter, and a Glow-in-the-Dark Easter Mystery Hunt.
Sunday, April 20, Easter Sunday
- 7:15 AM - Choir Practice
- 8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist with Choir
- 9:15 AM - Choir Brunch
- 10:00 AM - Holy Eucharist with Choir
- After the 10:00 service, Sunday Fellowship Hour
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Saturday, April 26
Repair Cafe, Trinity Church
Will be looking for volunteers
Wednesday, April 30
6:00 PM, Adult Faith Formation, Guild Room
Potluck dinner and Adult Faith Formation. See Trinity in Touch for the specific topic for the evening. Family, friends, and neighbors who be interested in joining us are invited!
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THE TRINITY COMMUNITY GROUPS
First Wednesday, 9:00 AM, Food Pantry Board Meeting, Guild Room
First Friday, 6:00-8:00 PM, Girl Scouts, Parish Hall/Green
First Monday, 6:00 PM, Shoreline Quilters, Parish Hall
Second Friday, 7:00 PM, Cub Scouts Leader meeting, Undercroft
Second & Fourth Fridays, 6:00-8:00 PM, Cub Scouts, Undercroft
Second Monday, 7:00 PM, Compassionate Friends, Undercroft
Sundays, 8:00 PM, Alcoholics Anonymous (weekly), Undercroft
Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 AM, Beat Parkinson's Today Exercise Class, Undercroft
Tuesdays, 6:00-7:15 PM, Yoga class, Parish Hall (Every Tuesday until May 2024)
Wednesdays, 7:30 PM, Narcotics Anonymous (weekly), Undercroft
Thursdays
- 7:00-8:30 PM, Scouts, Undercroft
- 7:00-8:30 PM, Crew & Girls in Scouting, Undercroft
Fridays, 10:30 AM, Dancing with Parkinson's, Parish Hall |
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