What’s Happening at Trinity—Feb. 15, 2026
ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP AND MEAL—Ash Wednesday worship is a traditional beginning to the season of Lent, which includes reflective service with the imposition of ashes and reception of Holy Communion, as a reminder of our mortality and eternal life in Christ. Worship is held on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. New this year—Following the 10 a.m. service, Trinity hosts “What would Jesus Eat,” a light meal inspired featuring lentil soup and charcuterie. A soup/salad/sandwich dinner of tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches is available before the 7 p.m. service in the Community Center.
MIDWEEK LENT WORSHIP—Trinity offers a midweek, midday Lent services on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. in the chapel. These simple, liturgical worship services begin Wednesday, Feb. 22 and run through Wednesday, March 29. The messages of the services will focus on “The Hand of the Lord.” Services are led by various pastors from our community and each one includes Holy Communion.
HARDT-RATHE MATCHING CHALLENGE! The Hardt-Rathe
Scholarship fund was started to assist families who desire a Christian education for their children but needed financial assistance. Through the continued support of the congregation to the Hardt-Rathe Scholarship Fund, Trinity provides an average of $30,000 to support families with tuition needs each year. Thanks to an anonymous donor, we have an opportunity to grow the fund once again this year! During the month of February, any donations to the scholarship fund will be matched up to $5,000. All contributions are tax deductible. Checks can be made payable to Trinity Lutheran Church with the memo line “Hardt-Rathe Fund.” You may also elect Hardt-Rathe as your offering option in Elexio if you give online. For more information, contact Mark Brown at
>ENGAGE GOD
UPCOMING SERMON FOCUS—For the upcoming season of Lent, the following verses will be used for the focus on that week’s sermon.
- † Feb. 21/22 - Psalm 23
- † Feb. 28/March 1 - Psalm 147
- † March 7/8 - Psalm 118
- † March 14/15 - Psalm 46
- † March 21/22 - Psalm 142
- † March 28/29 (Palm Sunday) - Psalm 24
SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR EVERYONE! We have Sunday School for everyone! These classes are offered Sundays from 9:45-10:45 a.m.
- † Adult Bible Study — Church Lounge.
- † Youth Group — Youth Lounge.
- † Sunday School — Church Commons
- † Nursery— Nursery
FIRST COMMUNION CLASS FOR 5TH GRADE—The format for our First Communion class has changed. It is held with our Lutheran 101 class at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Feb.15, in the Church Lounge. As this falls over mid-winter break, there will be an after-school alternative at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25, in the Church Lounge. Students in 5th grade and above are eligible. To register, please visit trinityct.org/firstcommunion. Those registered will receive an email to RSVP for your preferred session in February. Students and their parents attend the class together to prepare for receiving the Lord's Supper.
MONDAY NIGHT LADIES BIBLE STUDY meets on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in the Church Lounge. The group is currently working through the book, “Heaven” by Jennifer Rothschild. All ladies welcome. For information contact Bonnie Young at 586-350-3222.
TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY—The Tuesday morning Bible study continues to meet to enjoy God's Word every Tuesday morning 9:30-10:45 a.m. Led by Mary Hartman and Lila Tirsell. Meets in the Church Lounge.
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY is on Wednesdays from 6-7 a.m. in the Church Lounge. Connect with over twenty Christian brothers for Bible study, conversation, and spiritual growth. Study guides and coffee provided.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY—Women’s Bible study meets Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. in the Church Lounge. The group is studying the book of James. For more information, contact study leader Linda Gawinski at 586-431-1147.
SATURDAY MORNING MEN’S STUDY—A Saturday morning men’s Bible study at 8 a.m. This group meets in the Church Lounge. For more information, contact Brian Lanko at
CONFIRMATION MODULE REGISTRATION—It’s not to late to get some confirmation modules on your calendar for this spring/summer. A number of these classes are held throughout the winter/spring months. If your 6-8 grader has modules to complete, sign up at Trinityct.org/confirmation. If you have questions, contact Katie Erkkinen at
>ENGAGE GOD’S PEOPLE
WOMEN’S LEAGUE MEETING—Women’s League meets Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. in the Church Lounge. The meeting begins with a potluck, followed by a speaker presenting elder law info, followed by our traditional business updates and discussion. Please bring your mite boxes for mite collection. Visitors are always welcome, even when there’s a potluck! Debbie Graham-Large 313-318-6513.
WIDOWS’ GROUP—Trinity’s widows’ group, Kindred Spirits, meets this Friday, Feb. 20 at noon in the Church Lounge. This group meets monthly on a Friday at Trinity for fellowship and camaraderie and then the group goes out to lunch. All widows are welcome to join. If you have any questions, contact Cathy Holley at 586-243-9757.
EASTER FLOWER SALES—Easter flowers begin Feb. 18! Help us to decorate the sanctuary by purchasing a plant. An order form and drop box are located in the Commons. Orders are accepted until March 15. For information, contact Kathy Conrad at 586-914-4512.
>ENGAGE THE WORLD
BLOOD DRIVE—On Thursday, March 12, Trinity hosts a Red Cross blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. in the Community Center. To schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code: TrinityCT. Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment. For more information, call Parish Nurse Lisa Riviera at 586-463-2921, ext. 111 or email
HARP 2026- “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Matt 4:19. The first HARP meeting of the year is Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Several individuals will give testimony to how following Jesus on his mission changed their lives.” HARP welcomes all individuals to help us throughout the year. Come for fellowship and learn
what we have planned for this year. The mission trip to Caldwell, Ohio is June 14-19. We welcome former and new team members. Direct questions to Shawn McCormick 586-610-1127 or
FAMILY OF GOD DINNERS—Trinity provides meals to Family of God in Detroit on the second Wednesday each month. Volunteers are needed to donate a dish. To contribute financially, leave a donation in the Church Office or Venmo Cathy Essig (@CLEssig). To schedule a donation, call Karen Langreet at 586-445-2460.
COMPASSION PREGNANCY CENTER, one of Trinity’s Impact Missions, has moved to a larger, new facility at 31900 Utica Rd. in Fraser, to be better equipped to help women and men choosing life. To celebrate, there will be two open house events—on Thursday, March 12 from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Watch for more details. Check out the new space and see in person all of the services and support Compassion Pregnancy Center offers to women, men and families in the community.
>SCHOOL AND ECC
NEW THIS YEAR—PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMP—This summer, Trinity offers half-day summer camp for 3 and 4 year-olds. Camp begins June 15 and runs for 10 weeks. Camp is Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon with new, fun and educational themes each week. Register for one to 10 weeks of camp. To register or for information, contact the Early Childhood Center at 586-463-8803 or email
>ANNOUNCEMENTS
DIRECT YOUR CHOICE DOLLARS TO TRINITY—Thrivent members have Choice Dollars to distribute to non-profit organizations. Thrivent members’ 2025 Choice Dollars need to find a home before March 31. Designate your funds to Trinity Lutheran Church, School and ECC. There are two ways for directing Choice Dollars. Go to Thrivent.com/thriventchoice or call 800-847-4836 and say "Thrivent Choice" at the prompt. Take a few minutes and designate Trinity.
TRINITY ARCHIVES—Trinity member Sharon Delitala makes sure Trinity’s archives of photos and records are as complete as possible. She is looking for confirmation pictures from 1920-1941. If you have any to share, contact Sharon at 586-321-9479.
SIGN LANGUAGE WORKSHOP—Interested in learning sign language or using sign language for worship? On March 14-15, the Church Interpreter Training Academy hosts a workshop for kids and adults at Emmanuel Lutheran in Dearborn. Learn to sign a Bible story and a hymn, practice conversational sign language and practice signing with deaf people. For more information, check out the CITA website www.citahands.weebly.com.
This week at Trinity—Feb. 15-21, 2026
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Sunday (15) |
8:30 a.m. |
Worship—Sanctuary |
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9:45 a.m. |
Youth Group—Youth Lounge |
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9:45 a.m. |
Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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9:45 a.m. |
Sunday School—Meet in Church Commons |
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11 a.m. |
Worship—Sanctuary |
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1 p.m. |
Life with Jesus —Church Lounge |
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6:30 p.m. |
Pre-Marriage Class—Church Lounge |
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Monday (16) |
1 p.m. |
Alanon—Church Lounge |
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6:30 p.m. |
Tai Chi—Gym |
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6:30 p.m. |
Women’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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Tuesday (17) |
9:30 a.m. |
Ladies Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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5:30 p.m. |
Scouts—Community Center |
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6 p.m. |
Women’s League—Church Lounge |
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Wednesday (18) |
6 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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10 a.m. |
Ash Wednesday Worship—Sanctuary |
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11 a.m. |
What would Jesus Eat?—Church Lounge |
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Noon |
Kiwanis—Community Center |
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6 p.m. |
Ash Wed. Fellowship—Comm. Center |
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7 p.m. |
Ash Wednesday Worship—Sanctuary |
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Thursday (19) |
9 a.m. |
Tec 21—Church Lounge |
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9:30 a.m. |
Trinity Quilters—Community Center |
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7 p.m. |
Choir Practice—Choir Room |
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7 p.m. |
Purls Knitting Group—Church Lounge |
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Friday (20) |
Noon |
Kindred Spirits—Church Lounge |
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6 p.m. |
Scouts Parent Meeting—Meeting Room 1 |
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7 p.m. |
NA Meeting—Community Center |
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Saturday (21) |
8 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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10 a.m. |
Scouts Blue & Gold—Community Center |
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5 p.m. |
Worship-Sanctuary |
PRAYER LIST
Special Prayers
- For the sick and suffering
- For the Ministry of our School
- For all who serve at Trinity and their gifts and talents
- For the call committees and search process
- For our mission partner Lutheran High School Association
- For our sister congregation St. John, Ray Township