wednesday nights during lent
feb 25-mar 25
Jesus is familiar—and yet often feels unknown.
Scripture sometimes keeps him at a distance, and still, Jesus is always revealed through acts of love.
This Lent, we’re challenging every person at Trinity—young and old—to do one new thing:
Share kindness. Show love. Be the hands and feet of Jesus.
engage
Throughout Lent, you’ll find two hands-on displays in the narthex. Each one is an opportunity for all ages to reflect and respond.
What are you doing now?
Share how you are currently showing kindness and love—volunteering, bringing a meal to a neighbor, checking on a friend, shoveling someone’s walk, etc.
What is one NEW act of kindness you will do this Lent?
This second display challenges each of us to step into something new.
Rather than Lent being a season to “give something up,” we invite you to take something on: one new act of kindness and love.
serve
Opportunities will be shared throughout the Lenten season.
Sunday, March 22 | 10–11am in the Nathex
Help with Welcome Baskets for Simpson, Snack Bags for Salem, laundry kit for IOCP, Kindness Rocks, Easter cards/decor for local care facilities, and donuts & more!
donate
The offering collected during Lent will be divided among the organizations sharing their ministry stories during our Wednesday worship services.
$8,000
learn
During our five Wednesday evening services at 6:30pm, we will hear stories from Trinity outreach partners about how simple acts of kindness and love are transforming neighborhoods, changing lives, and bringing hope into the world.
february 25
Coated in Love/3000 Acts of Kindness – Danielle Igbanugo, Founder
Coated in Love’s mission is providing hope, help, and resources to people experiencing homelessness and to all who are in need. Our one-day event in December— 3000 Acts of Kindness — brings our mission into action. This is a place where all those experiencing homelessness are personally invited to come and receive material needs, but more importantly, to be truly seen, known, and loved. click to learn more
march 4
Simpson Housing Services – Steve Horsfield, Executive Director
Simpson Housing Services began as an emergency overnight shelter at Simpson United Methodist Church in 1982. For four decades, we have been a leading nonprofit helping people experiencing homelessness. In response to unmet community needs, our key programs have grown to include the following: an extended-stay shelter; supportive housing programs for youth, single adults, and families; and developmental and educational services for children. We annually support 2,000 people experiencing and transitioning from homelessness, including 300 families with 650 children. click to learn more
march 11
Salem Lutheran Church – Rachel Carmichael, Outreach Coordinator
Salem Lutheran Church is in North Minneapolis and is a partner church of Trinity. Salem welcomes all who are seeking God’s love and grace. Salem serves weekly community meals served to everyone – neighbors, new friends, and neighbors. Groceries are also available for pick up. Salem is also famous for its Dining Hall at the Minnesota State Fair for over 75 years running! click to learn more
march 18
Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners – Kevin Ward, Executive Director
For nearly 50 years, IOCP has been a safety net for people living in Western Hennepin County serving people living in Hamel, Long Lake, Medicine Lake, Medina, Minnetonka Beach, Orono, Plymouth, and Wayzata. Most people seek our help to meet immediate and basic needs. Many stay to engage in our client-centric services to achieve their goals of long-term financial stability, provide opportunities for their children, and find community connection. click to learn more
> work a Trinity food shelf shift first Thursdays 4:45-7:15pm
> look for a future shift at the ReSale Select Store
> see additional opportunities
march 25
Outreach Development Corporation (ODC) – LaDonna Hoy, Community Engagement Director and Patrick LaCombe, ODC board chair
ODC and its housing partners are transforming complex affordable housing challenges into life-changing housing miracles. For more than 20 years, ODC has brought together housing expertise, community partners, and local leaders to expand affordable housing. Working closely with IOCP, we help ensure that everyone has a safe, affordable place to call home- building stability for residents and strength for neighborhoods. click to learn more
Together, we can share kindness & love to so many others.
If you have questions,
please contact Jill Cornell, 952.473.8577 ext 134.