Lakewood’s Trinity Lutheran Church is offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, reflection, learning and meditation during the season of Lent.

Rev. Paula Maeder Connor, Trinity Lutheran Pastor, and the members invite everyone to join with them in any or all these programs.

Wednesday Evenings Soup and Reflection March 7, 13, 21 & 28

Meet in the community room at 6:00 p.m. for a soup and sandwich supper and share in fellowship before heading to one of three offerings. In the sanctuary there will be a service of contemplative prayer and hymn singing; in the community room participants can walk the labyrinth led by Pastor Paula; and in the lounge one can sample Tai Chi and Body Prayer led by Jim Kulma.

Prayer Workshop March 10

Trinity Prayer Shop: Grounding the Self in God", offers experiential prayer through a labyrinth, environmental art and guided imagery as ways of encountering the Holy Spirit.. The "prayer shop" will suggest ways to deepen and discipline prayer life. The workshop facilitator is Rev. Larry Klinker, an authority in Spiritual Direction and Spiritual Formation, Contemplative prayer, and Meditation. The workshop is Saturday, March 10, 8:30-2 at the church. Call to register or to get more information. The cost of workshop is $10, which includes a continental breakfast and box lunch.

Trinity Lutheran opens it doors and welcomes people of all races, abilities, and sexual orientation to share in the life of this active and loving congregation.

For information, please call the church at 216-226-8087. Trinity is located at

16400 Detroit in Lakewood right across from the Detroit Theater.