“The glory of these forty days
we celebrate with songs of praise,
for Christ, by whom all things were made,
himself has fasted and has prayed.”
Annual Online Lent Book Study
lenten book study
Join us for this year’s Lenten Book Study! This year we’re reading Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell’s book Godforsaken.
Meetings are over Zoom and are held on Tuesday Evenings throughout Lent, at 7:00pm. A Zoom link will be provided closer to the time. Attendance is free and open to anyone, of course, but you will need to purchase your own book. Books are $5 through Kindle (click here), but there are a very small number of hardcopies available through the Trinity Anglican Church Office for $15. If you are having trouble with Kindle and we’ve run out of copies, please contact the Trinity Anglican Church Office and we’ll be able to help you out.
The first meeting will be on Tuesday, April 24, at 7:00PM, and will run each week until March 31st.
“In the Gospel of Mark's account of the Passion narrative, Jesus calls out from the cross 'Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?' which is the Aramaic for 'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?' - the first line of Psalm 22. It's an anguished expression - traditionally ascribed to King David - of defeat, failure, abandonment and despair.
This series of reflections, written for Lent and Holy Week 2023 by the Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell, ponders the significance of these words. What does it mean for Jesus to have quoted them, at the very end of his life? What do those words mean for us?
This is a beautiful and compelling exploration of the dark, suffering side of the Passion - and how Jesus' words lead us to the greatest hope of all.
Please read Chapters 1 and 2 for our first meeting, but after that we will be reading one chapter per week.
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88660298707?pwd=HWBycy8FkyYMf7jc9KIFFU4BXB4dBo.1
Meeting ID: 886 6029 8707
Passcode: 179006
Wednesdays in Lent
Sundays in Lent
All Sundays throughout Lent are at the usual time for your church:
Saint John’s Anglican Church, Lancaster is at 9:00am
Trinity Anglican Church, Cornwall and Christ Church - Seaway in Long Sault are at 11:00am
The only exception is March 22nd, which is a
Combined Service at Christ Church, Long Sault, at 10:00am
Holy Week
Holy Week invites us into the heart of our faith. It is a sacred journey—from the waving of palms to the stillness of the tomb, and finally to the radiant joy of Easter morning. At every step, we are drawn deeper into the mystery of Christ’s love—love that suffers, serves, dies, and rises again.
You are warmly invited to walk this path with us. Whether this story is part of your yearly rhythm or something you’re exploring for the first time, there is room for you here.
Here’s what’s ahead:
📖 March 31 – Holy Tuesday
7:00pm – Book Study on Zoom: “Godforsaken” by Archbishop Stephen Cottrell
As Holy Week begins, we pause to reflect on what it means to follow Jesus—not only in belief, but in daily life. Join us for this thoughtful discussion online.
🕯️ April 1 – Holy Wednesday
10:00am – Eucharist (Trinity Anglican Church)
7:00pm – Tenebrae (Trinity Anglican Church)
This quiet, powerful service of shadows leads us into the solemnity of the days ahead, gradually darkening as we hear readings that point us toward the cross.
🍞 April 2 – Maundy Thursday
5:00pm – Shared Meal
7:00pm – Maundy Thursday Service (St. John’s, Lancaster)
We remember the night Jesus gathered with his friends, washed their feet, and gave them a new commandment: to love one another. Our worship ends in silence, as the altar is stripped and we prepare to watch with Christ.
✝️ April 3 – Good Friday
10:00am – Services at Trinity (Cornwall) & St. John’s (Lancaster)
3:00pm – Service at Christ Church (Long Sault)
This is the heart of our Holy Week observance. We gather at the foot of the cross, holding the pain and beauty of Christ’s sacrifice. Through scripture, silence, and prayer, we witness the depth of God’s love for the world.
🥘 April 4 – Holy Saturday
7:00pm – The Great Vigil of Easter (Trinity, Cornwall)
As the sun sets, we begin in darkness, lighting the new fire and telling the stories of salvation. The Vigil is the ancient doorway into Easter—a time to renew our faith and welcome the Risen Christ with joy.
🔥 Lamb Dinner at 5:30 and Easter Vigil at 7:00pm
Before we gather in the dark to proclaim the light of Christ, join us for a special Lamb Dinner—a time of food and fellowship as we prepare to enter into the heart of the Easter mystery. (Please RSVP through the Trinity Church Office so we know how much to make!)
Then, as evening falls, we begin The Great Vigil of Easter—the most sacred and ancient service of the Christian year. We kindle a new fire, light the Paschal candle, and hear the great stories of God’s saving love. We renew our baptismal promises, sing the first Alleluia of Easter, and celebrate the risen Christ with joy and wonder.
This is not just a service—it’s a journey through death into life, from silence to song, from the shadows into radiant hope.
If you’ve never been to an Easter Vigil, this is the year to come. Whether you're a longtime parishioner or simply curious, you are warmly invited. Come for the meal, experience the tradition, participate in the joy.
🌅 April 5 – Easter Sunday
9:00am – Service at St. John’s (Lancaster)
11:00am – Services at Trinity Anglican Church (Cornwall) and Christ Church (Long Sault)
The tomb is empty! With alleluias and lilies, music and light, we proclaim the good news: Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!
Wherever you are in your own journey, you are welcome to join us for these holy days. Come and experience the story that changes everything.
If you have questions or would like more information, please reach out.