Lent at Grace and Holy Trinity

Worship

We hope you join us for worship during the season of Lent. If you prefer to worship virtually, our Worship page has details on how to access the online services.

Sundays

8 a.m. • Holy Eucharist
10:30 a.m. • Holy Eucharist, in person and livestreamed
5 p.m. • Holy Eucharist

Wednesdays

Noon • Noonday Prayer, online
12:05 p.m. • Holy Eucharist, in person
7:45 p.m. • Compline (following Wednesday classes)


Formation

Sundays

Children’s Formation • 9 a.m.

Children’s Formation starts at 9 a.m. in Haden Hall. Children are invited into a time of dynamic storytelling and music that communicates the story of the people of God and the liturgy of the church. Questions? Contact Clare at cstern@kccathedral.org.

Youth Formation • 9:15 a.m.

Formation will be held Sunday mornings in the Youth Room. Contact Clare at cstern@kccathedral.org for more information.

Adult Formation • 9:15 a.m.

Adult Confirmation/Inquirers Class—led by Dean Andy

This class is for any adult seeking confirmation, reaffirmation, reception, or simply wanting to know more about the Episcopal Church. Bishop Diane will be with us to Confirm/Reaffirm/Receive at the Easter Vigil on March 30.

Anglican Spiritual Practices—led by Father James

Lent is an especially opportune time to reconnect with God, to remove distractions, and to take on new spiritual practices. We will have several opportunities for this work together. On the Sundays of Lent, we will have workshops on Anglican Spiritual Practices. This will be a time to learn about the foundational practices of our faith tradition, to try them out for yourself, and to then reflect on and discuss the experience with one another.

Tuesdays

Women’s Bible Study • 12:30 p.m. via Zoom (Zoom Link and Instructions)

During Lent WBS will be studying Luke: Jesus and the Outsiders, Outcasts, and Outlaws. Written by Adam Hamilton it explores the life, teachings, death and resurrection of Jesus as told in the Gospel of Luke. Through Luke’s stories, we find Jesus’ care and compassion for all as he welcomes sinners and outcasts. As we study Luke and see Jesus’ concern for those who were considered unimportant, we hear a hopeful and inspiring word for our lives today. We hope you can join us. For more information, visit our WBS page.

Lectionary Bible Study • 7 p.m. March 12—Fifth Sunday in Lent, Year B; March 19—Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday, Year B; March 26—Easter Day, Year B

We will open with prayer at 7 p.m. or earlier if all have arrived. We will read aloud the chosen section and share with one another words or phrases that were significant to us. The facilitator will kick off a discussion of context (scriptural, historical, cultural, etc.) which will, with God’s grace, lead us to a discussion of how an understanding of scripture can restore us to fullness with God and each other in Christ. We will close with a prayer. Join the Lectionary Bible Study group in Realm for details on how to participate. For more information, feel free to contact Jeff Johnson.

Wednesdays

6:30 p.m.—Class in person
7:45 p.m.—Compline

A Lenten Journey with the St. John’s Bible, led by Bob Johnson • Common Room

Join fellow travelers on a Lenten journey guided by the texts and illuminations of the St. John’s Bible (Heritage Edition). Each week we will share insights, experiences and interpretations designed to inspire, encourage and improve individual and communal faith living.

  • March 6—Cultivating Lives of Virtue: St. John’s Bible as a guide for spiritual development.
  • March 13—Divine Guidance in Daily Living: St. John’s Bible as a guide for recognizing God’s abiding presence.
  • March 20—Arriving at the Destination: St John’s Bible as a vision for transformed living.

The Book of Jonah, led by Father James Yazell • Founders’ Hall: Multipurpose Room

Jonah is a short book and a familiar story but hidden within those pages are some very deep themes on the spiritual life! It will be an opportunity to see this story with fresh eyes, learn about the importance of the Old Testament, and discover what Jonah and the Whale can teach us about our own relationship with God.


Being a Servant Church

Social Outreach

  • During the entire Lenten Season, Outreach will be collecting food for JFSKC Pantry in Brookside. The schedule for food donations are as follows: March 17—Macaroni & Cheese and Packaged Mashed Potatoes, March 24—Packaged Dessert Mixes.
  • The congregation will be assisting with family bags for backsnack students to take home over spring break on March 17.
  • On Palm Sunday, March 24, between morning services, Easter bags will be assembled for the children at Crittenton, Camber Children’s Center (KCK) and Sheffield Place.

Birthday Gift Cards for Foster Children
Help a child in the foster care system by donating money for a birthday gift card. These gift cards are given to children who do not receive any other gifts to celebrate their birthdays. Please consider this very special ministry of making children feel special on their birthdays.

Pray for Outreach Organizations
Please remember in your prayers all the organizations working to help those less fortunate.

Contact Terri Curran, tcurra2@yahoo.com, for more details.


Events/Resources

Easter Egg Hunt Candy Donations Needed
Bring your donations of candy (individually wrapped, in small packages) to the box in the Tower by March 24.

Lent Madness
In a takeoff of basketball’s March Madness, Lent Madness is a fun engaging way for people to learn about the Church’s Calendar of Saints. Visit lentmadness.org daily to see who wins each matchup. Don’t miss out on your chance to see who wins the “Golden Halo!”

The Digital Saintly Scorecard contains a bracket and info about each saint.

2024 Bracket

Printed Lent Resources

There will be a variety of printed resources to help you on your Lenten journey on a table in the Tower.

You can subscribe to the Episcopal Relief & Development’s Lenten Meditations here.