“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.”
Ash Wednesday
ash wednesday
"Almighty and everlasting God, you despise nothing you have made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent. Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our brokenness, may obtain of you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen" (Prayer for Ash Wednesday)
Tuesdays in Lent
lenten book study
Join us for this year’s Lenten Book Study! This year we’re reading former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan William’s book Being Disciples: Essentials of the Christian Life.
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 $15 and can be purchased either through the Trinity Anglican Church Office or directly through Amazon at https://www.amazon.ca/Being-Disciples-Rowan-Williams/dp/0802874320
The first meeting will be on Tuesday, March 11, at 7:00PM, and will run each week until April 15th.
“Discipleship,” says Rowan Williams in this companion to his best-selling Being Christian, “is a state of being. Discipleship is about how we live; not just the decisions we make, not just the things we believe, but a state of being.”
Having covered baptism, Bible, Eucharist, and prayer in Being Christian, Williams turns his attention in this book to what is required for us to continue following Jesus and growing in faith. The book has six succinct chapters:
Being Disciples
Faith, Hope, and Love
Forgiveness
Holiness
Faith in Society
Life in the Spirit
In his typically gentle, inviting, pastoral writing style, Williams offers biblically grounded wisdom for Christians at all stages of their journeys as disciples of Jesus.
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85057334474?pwd=H9YeeczpVvvJpBG2JgR2GrUKSUTvx7.1
Meeting ID: 850 5733 4474
Passcode: 611785
Wednesdays in Lent
Sundays in Lent
All Sundays throughout Lent are at the usual time for your church:
Saint John’s Anglican Church, Lancaster, and Christ Church - Seaway at 9:00am
Trinity Anglican Church, Cornwall at 11:00am
The only exception is March 30th, which is a
Combined Service at Saint John’s Anglican Church, Lancaster, 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:
📖 April 15 – Holy Tuesday
7:00pm – Book Study on Zoom: “Being Disciples” by Rowan Williams
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 16 – 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 17 – 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 18 – Good Friday
10:00am – Services at Trinity (Cornwall) & St. John’s (Lancaster)
2:30pm - Stations of the Cross (procession around the neighbourhood in Long Sault)
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 19 – Holy Saturday
5:30pm – Lamb Dinner (Trinity, by donation & sign-up)
Please let us know if you plan to attend so we know how much to make! Registration can be found here: https://forms.gle/Smvkax4a8xV3gFn38 or through the Trinity Church Office at 613-933-3991. Though there is no fixed price, admission will be by donation at the door. All donations go to recouping the cost of the meal and supporting the life and ministry at Trinity Church.
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.
🌅 April 20 – Easter Sunday
9:00am – Services at St. John’s (Lancaster) & Christ Church (Long Sault)
11:00am – Service at Trinity Anglican Church (Cornwall)
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.
Tenebrae - Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Trinity Church, Cornwall
Maundy Thursday - April 17, 2025, at St. John’s, Lancaster
Good Friday - April 18, 2025
Saint John’s, Lancaster - 10:00am
Trinity Anglican Church, Cornwall - 10:00am
Christ Church, Long Sault - 3:00pm (Stations of the Cross around the neighbourhood at 2:30pm preceding the service)
The Great Vigil of Easter - Saturday, April 19, at Trinity Church, Cornwall
The Great Vigil of Easter
📍 Trinity Anglican Church, Cornwall
🗓 Saturday, April 19, 2025
🥘 Lamb Dinner at 5:30pm (By donation. Please https://forms.gle/76PjJG8U89anfAZz5 or call 613-933-3991)
🔥 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.
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.
🌅 Come and see. All are welcome.