Part of our Moravian Easter tradition is to meet each night of Holy Week (or Passion Week, from the Latin word passus, “to suffer”) and read a portion of the events of that week in Jesus’ life leading up to the crucifixion and resurrection. This year, we will be holding our Holy Week Reading services jointly with our sister congregation St Philips Moravian Church, which will greatly add to the experience! We sing stanzas of hymns that pertain to the readings, and use this time together to reflect upon the awesome events that were woven together by God to create the first Easter. We encourage you to set aside the time to meet with us each evening of Passion Week beginning on Palm Sunday to share in this devotional experience.

The Palm Sunday Lovefeast Service will be held in the Trinity sanctuary; other services will be either in the Rights Chapel or in the Reich Fellowship Hall (see schedule below).

The Labyrinth will be available for meditation and prayer Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 6 pm—7 pm.

Maundy Thursday Communion
In recent years, we have held a special experiential communion service for Maundy Thursday in the Reich Fellowship Hall. In addition to the Holy Week Readings, we experienced Holy Communion in a different way. The participants were seated in tables of twelve, and they shared the elements with one another. It was a profound and moving experience, and we plan to use the same kind of service this year. We hope you will plan to attend!

Good Friday Cross and Confession
Another recent development is our Good Friday “Cross and Confession” service, which will be held in the Reich Fellowship Hall. During the somber readings, each person will have a time to write a personal confession, and physically nail it to a large wooden cross. After the service, the confessions are burned, and the same cross will be covered with
lowers for Easter Sunday.

Holy Week Reading Schedule—2025

April 13 7 pm Palm Sunday Lovefeast @ TRINITY
Read pages 5-17 Acts of Saturday
April 14 7 pm Monday Night Readings RIGHTS CHAPEL
Read pages 19-37 Acts of Monday
April 15 7 pm Tuesday Night Readings RIGHTS CHAPEL
Read pages 38 – 54
April 16 7 pm Wednesday Night Readings RIGHTS CHAPEL
Read pages 55-80 (LOGOS Readers)
April 17 7 pm Thursday Night Readings REICH FLWSHP HALL
Read pages 80-94—HOLY COMMUNION
April 18 7 pm Good Friday Readings REICH FLWSHP HALL
Read pages 95 – 121 “In This Sepulchral Eden”
April 19 7 pm Great Sabbath Service @ Home Moravian Church
Seven Last Words from the Cross, by Dubois.

Trinity has a portable Labyrinth which can be used for meditation and prayer. We recently loaned the Labyrinth to Rural Hall Moravian Church for use in their Lenten meditations (see featured picture). The Labyrinth is set up now in the Reich Fellowship Hall and will be open for prayer and meditation from 6:00-7:00 pm each night before our Reading Services.

• Sunday, April 13 – 6-7 pm
• Monday, April 14 – 6-7 pm
• Tuesday, April 15 – 6-7 pm
• Wednesday, April 16 – 6-7 pm

Here’s a more detailed explanation:

A labyrinth is a single, winding path designed for walking meditation, leading from the outer edge to the center, and back out again, without any dead ends or choices. 

• Definition:A labyrinth is a path or structure with a single, continuous path that twists and turns, leading to a central point and then back out. 
• Key Difference from a Maze:Unlike a maze, which has multiple paths and dead ends, a labyrinth has only one path to follow. 
• Purpose:Labyrinths are often used for walking meditation, prayer, and reflection, serving as a tool for quiet contemplation and self-discovery. 
• Historical and Cultural Significance:Labyrinths have a rich history, appearing in various cultures and contexts, including ancient mythology, religious practices, and as a form of art and architecture. 

The most famous labyrinth is in Chartres Cathedral in France. Our Labyrinth is based on the Chartres design.

Looking down on the Labyrinth in Chartres Cathedral as walkers meditate.

Our Easter Newsletter feature articles on

• Puppet Dinner Theater
• Labyrinth
• Holy Week Reading Services
• Palm Sunday Lovefeast
• Easter Egg Hunt
• Medical Debt Relief
• Experiential Communion
• Cross Walk 50th Anniversary
• Easter Sunrise Service

Click to download:
TRINITY EASTER 2025 NEWSLETTER

Our Christmas 2024 Debt Jubilee Campaign set a goal of $15,000 to attempt to buy about $2 million of medical debt in Forsyth and surrounding counties. We ended up raising over $25,000 – 150% of our original goal! With that, we were able to purchase $2,552,730.39 in past-due medical debts (yes, that’s $2.5 MILLION!) owed by 2,393 of our neighbors! This Sunday, February 9, we will symbolically burn a list of the debts during our 11 am service. We expect a number of special guests as well as media. You should be there, too!

The second Sunday in February is traditionally Scouting Sunday, so Troop and Pack #716 will take part in the service — and in the debt burning! Plus, the Scouts will host a delicious spaghetti luncheon following worship – so plan to stay and enjoy good food and fellowship!

The Moravian Church continues a round-the-clock prayer watch for our ministries and missions. Each church in the Unity takes a turn. Trinity has been assigned Monday, January 6, 2025 from 4:00 pm until midnight. Please sign up for a prayer time and download the PDF Prayer Topic Guide.

Sign Up Sheet

PEC Letter about Prayer Watch

Topics to Pray About

Our October-November newsletter is out! You will be receiving a hard copy in the mail, or you can access the updated version here online. Just click the link below to download!

TRINITY OCT-NOV NEWSLETTER

The Trinity newsletter for Holy Week and Easter is ready online — and in the mail to households! You can read it here, it’s also available in our Facebook group and will soon be in members’ mailboxes.

DOWNLOAD EASTER 2024 NEWSLETTER

March 1st is observed as the anniversary of the founding of the Unitas Fratrum in 1457. Each year on this date, Moravians across the world join together to support the work of the Unity through a special offering. This year, we are invited to give in support of Ukrainian refugees in Germany and the Czech Republic. WE WILL TAKE A SPECIAL OFFERING ON SUNDAY MARCH 3 AT TRINITY.
Learn more at UNITY OFFERING.

Please submit gifts through your local congregation, directly to the Northern Province, or through the MMFA Giving Portal at GIVING PORTAL.