by mtangen | Nov 27, 2023 | Pastor Peter
Stay Awake and Do Not Fear: An Ignatian Advent There are two lines that often increase the tension (somewhat paradoxically) in Advent: The first is “Stay awake.” Be ready. Alert. Focused. Prepare the Royal Highway. Keep your lamps trimmed and burning. We do not know...
by mtangen | Oct 24, 2023 | Pastor Peter
It probably doesn’t shock or surprise anyone to note that Sunday School isn’t what it used to be. Neither is Confirmation. This was true even before the pandemic became endemic. But this shifting terrain isn’t new to Trinity or other faith communities. Of course,...
by mtangen | Aug 22, 2023 | Pastor Peter
“It’s a sense of peace that I’m after,” he said. “Not away from the real world but in it. Finding some spiritual clarity in my own mind in so much of the noise. I think the world would be a lot better if we invested more time in a practice of peace.” I couldn’t agree...
by mtangen | Apr 26, 2023 | Pastor Peter
As we finished up the last bites of our “Swanee” burgers and crispy French fries, our conversation started to drift. It happens. My childhood buddy and I had caught up on the normal things—family life, work balance, and summer schedules. We talked about what’s been...
by mtangen | Apr 20, 2023 | Pastor Peter
GUEST BLOGGER: Monty Lysne, Youth Faith Formation Coordinator I love a good story. A friendship is full of them. After time away, these shared stories–experiences friends have with each other–can serve to rekindle relationships. We all need a storehouse of good...
by mtangen | Mar 29, 2023 | Pastor Peter
Christ is Risen! Christ is Risen, Indeed! Alleluia! Happy Easter, Dear Trinity! The Good News of the Gospel of Jesus is all about the body, resurrecting our incarnate physical reality as well as who we are as a whole body—our flesh and fellowship in faith. In a recent...
