March 29th

Palm Sunday

WELCOME AND LITURGY OF GATHERING 

Leader: Reading of Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 (FNV). This is the word of the Lord.

ALL: Thanks be to God.

Trinity is fostering a haven of belonging where wanderers and wonderers 

gather to discover and embody the love of Jesus in the world.

COMMUNAL SINGING

Hosanna, Loud Hosanna 

Hosanna, loud hosanna, the little children sang,

Through pillared court and temple the lovely anthem rang;

To Jesus, who had held them and then pronounced them blessed,

The children sang their praises, the simplest and the best.

From Olivet they followed, 'mid an exultant crowd,

The victor palm branch waving, and chanting clear and loud, 

The Lord of men and angels rode on in lowly state,

Nor scorned that little children should on his bidding wait.

"Hosanna in the highest!" The ancient song we sing, 

For Christ is our redeemer, the Lord of Heaven our King.

O may we ever praise him with heart and life and voice, 

And in his blissful presence eternally rejoice!

Praise Him

Praise him, praise him

Praise him in the morning,

Praise him in the noontime,

Praise him, Praise him, 

Praise him when the sun goes down

Thank him...

Serve him...

Love him...

Praise him...

COMMUNITY CONFESSION AND LENTEN CANDLE READING

Leader: Listen to these words from Mark 11.1-11. Jesus, you came to us to bring peace and hope. You say to us, “follow me”. As we pray together now, forgive us for not following you.

ALL: We confess that we welcome your servant, O God, only to reject him when he picks up a cross instead of a crown. Like cloaks laid on the ground before Jesus, we pick up our faith, dust it off and put it back in the closet until we need it. We can be as stubborn and rebellious as the city which cheers your name. Save us, Redeeming God.

Silent Reflection.

Leader: May we lay our doubts, our fears, our worries, our weariness at your feet, trusting and believing that you will forgive what is sinful, make whole our brokenness, and welcome us as siblings of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Snuff out the Lenten candle.

ALL: Thanks be to God, we are forgiven!

BLESSING AND PASSING THE PEACE 

Adults: The Lord be with you!

Children and Kids Ministry Leader: And also with you! 

During this time we greet one another, recognizing that we are all a part of the body, as PreK-5th grade children are led to their ministry space. Younger children and youth remain, and are welcome, in the Gathering. Materials for toddlers are available and we understand that their presence means they will be heard, no need to worry about their vocal contributions.

SERMON NOTES

A People Re-Membered: In the Sorrow

A Playful Entry

Luke 19.28-44

Discussion/Further Wonderings:

• What is Jesus revealing to you about entering sorrow?

• In this week’s text/story, where might the Spirit be inviting us into a space for play amidst the sorrow? 

• How are you losing and finding yourself as you step into the text/story this week? What has been forgotten? What are you being called to re-member?

• How might God be inviting you/us to be fully human in this season? How might that overflow to those around you/us? How does this week’s text/story point toward being a people of God?

* Description Card

*Womanism and Womanist Theology Resource Paper

*For additional discussion prompts visit the series page here.

LORD’S TABLE LITURGY

Leader: Tender One,

You hold all the world’s grief close.

With every word that cuts, every policy that demeans, every act of violence or corruption,

You draw near to the ones who ache. You comfort the broken hearted and shore up beside the afflicted.

ALL: We know it’s not enough only to weep, but your compassion reminds us

we cannot mend the world without bearing witness to its sorrow.

Leader: Keep us from despair that overcomes,

but never let us become strangers to the world’s ache –

turning away from the pain of our neighbor, or growing accustomed to violence that shouldn’t be.

ALL: Whatever evil may befall us, whatever destruction we may witness,

may we never grow cold to Love or be convinced of the inevitability of cruelty.

Leader: Jesus, ever-present to the pain around him,

did not escape into the safety of indifference – even in the shadow of the cross.

His care for the suffering and his confidence in your liberating ways,

made him kind, softened him to even the hardest hearts,

and kindled in him Your love for humanity.

ALL: Love that appears foolish.

Love that resists evil.

Love that makes way for the Kindom.

Make it so among us, O God,

and lead us in the ways of compassion.

Leader: Make it so among us, O God,

as we gather around this table to remember the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.

ALL: As we receive what you have for us, Gracious God, may your Spirit bless the bread, break it, and give it to us so we might have the strength to hold those whose knees wobble from fear and despair. May your Spirit bless the cup, pour it, and give it to us so we can go to lift up the hopes which have been dashed to the ground. We trust that through Jesus Christ and by the power of the Spirit, you Lord will gather up all who are hurting and all that is fractured, to create a community of healing and wholeness.

Leader: The Table of the Lord is open for all who seek to experience new life.

*communion elements are alcohol and gluten free, not allergen free

RESPONSE AND OFFERING OF WORSHIP                                                                                                                                  

The Offering Basket 

Prayer requests may be posted in the Zoom chat (Zoom participants) or written and placed in the offering basket.

Let Us Break Bread Together

Let us break bread together on our knees,

Let us break bread together on our knees,

When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun,

Oh Lord, have mercy on me

Let us drink the cup together on our knees...

Let us praise God together...

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lent resources, along with Trinity’s Guide to Lent, can be found at the bottom of the sermon series page. 

Holy Week. We will make our way through Holy Week together by gathering virtually in the morning to center ourselves as we approach the end of the Lenten season the days leading to Christ's crucifixion (March 30 - April 3) . Each morning we will be participating in morning prayers, reflecting on art around this season, and listening to music that Trinity Church is sharing throughout this season. Join us weekday mornings at 7am on Zoom  or catch up throughout the day on FB or YouTube. Questions? email joel@indytrinity.org.

On April 3rd, join us for our Good Friday service at COhatch Broad Ripple at 6:30 p.m.  Good Friday marks the betrayal of Jesus and his death at the hands of the state.  In this time we will walk with Jesus in his last days on the way to the cross. Join us at COhatch in the "Big Room" as we continue to make our way through Holy Week.  If you aren't able to join us in person, you may also join via Zoom. Contact joel@indytrinity.org with any questions.

Community Conversation April 12th.

Save the Date, we're going back to Sex Ed! On May 3rd, IYG's Angie Tarr will return to Trinity to lead our adults through a sex ed class after the Gathering. Many of us weren't blessed with the opportunity to have comprehensive sex education when we were young and don't feel prepared to lead our young people through this incredibly important part of their lived experience. The Youth will go on a fun adventure on their own while our grown-ups are in class. Please reach out to Britney for questions at britney@indytrinity.org.

Save the Dates! Summer Retreats. Mark your calendars for Friday, May 29th through Sunday, May 31st AND Friday, August 28th through Sunday, August 30th. Keep an eye on your emails! The Youth will be sending an email to invite you to our Spring Retreat May 29-31 at White River Campground and Strawtown Koteewi Park! There will be the opportunity to sign up for camping sites and extra activities for fun and community. Questions can go to Britney at britney@indytrinity.org.

THE BENEDICTION

Leader: When fear and sorrow draw near, we know our help comes from God.

ALL: We do not place our trust in the promises of the powerful.

Leader: We do not cling to the empty words of those who do not care for the vulnerable.

ALL: We remember Love. We remember each other. We remember that Christ lives in us.

Leader: With this departing commitment, may the peace that surpasses all understanding be in our hearts, 

be in our homes, and be close to all who need it.

ALL: Amen.

Leader: Go in Peace!

(Some liturgies adapted from lectionaryliturgies.blogspot.com and enfleshed.com - Rev. M Barclay)

Remain in the Gathering space for general connection and prayer.

GATHERING RESOURCES AND INFORMATION

Guide and Service Dog Training. As we welcome Guide/Service Dogs at Gatherings, please familiarize yourself with resources under on these two websites https://www.guidedogs.com/resources/blindness-and-guide-dog-etiquette and https://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/best-practices-when-around-a-service-dog/  and discuss main points with those in your household. If you or anyone in your household has severe allergies or any fear of dogs, etc. please contact us (contact@indytrinity.org) so we can do our best to keep Gathering spaces welcoming for all. 

Health Guidelines. Gatherings can look differently according to the needs of our leaders and community if health concerns take effect. We ask that everyone remain flexible if and/or when this is the case. If a Gathering is going to be virtual, we will send an email by 8am on Sunday, or earlier. If you are experiencing fever, coughs, or other clear signs of illness, please remain home and join the Gathering via Zoom. If your symptoms are not highly contagious or you are unsure about exposing others, please wear a mask. Specifically, if you have been exposed to or have symptoms of Covid-19 or the Flu, you can follow the guidelines from the CDC to determine what are your best precautions to take.

Land Acknowledgement. We acknowledge that the land on which we gather for worship was stolen from Native peoples, who were driven out of the area and of their native lands by genocide, force (through broken treaties and laws imposed upon their nation), and systematic disposession.  The Myaamiaki, Kaskaskia, and Kickapoo peoples* and their sovereign Nations have cared for, and are deeply a part of, this land - past, present, and future. (ref: Repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery, Trinity Church)

Gathering Hosting Schedule. As an act of service and care, please join staff, leaders, and others from your parish in hosting Sunday Gatherings. These are great times to connect and welcome others to converse while serving as well. Arrival at 9:45am is great, 9:30am is super helpful for assisting with audio equipment and/or indoor set up. Cleaning up on the back end should only take 10-15 minutes. The hosting checklist is in the Trinity office. Thank you!

March

1st: Fishers

8th: Broad Ripple

15th: North/Carmel

22nd: Midtown/Downtown

29th: Fishers

April

5th/Easter: Broad Ripple

12th: North/Carmel

19th: Midtown/Downtown

26th: Fishers