“Faith and Film” Series 2026

 “Faith and Film 2026” Series Summary (May 31-June 28)
Movies can be modern parables that reveal our deepest longings, struggles, and hopes. They not only reflect who we are, but they can also offer glimpses of God’s presence in our world.  In our annual Faith and Film series, we will explore how some of this year’s Oscar-nominated films speak to the human desire for healing, justice, and reconciliation.  The films that were chosen by Trinity Wilmette members include Hamnet, F1 Sentimental Value, Train Dreams, KPop Demon Hunters.  They reflect the stories that resonate most with our community. Join us in June as we engage these films through the lens of faith, discovering how they challenge, inspire, and point us toward God’s truth.

 

May 31 | Trinity Sunday
HAMNET: In the wake of devastating loss, Agnes and William Shakespeare embody the disorienting, uneven journey of grief. Their story invites us to honor sorrow not as something to rush past, but as sacred ground where love endures beyond death. Faith does not erase grief; it accompanies us through it, trusting that God holds what we cannot.  In John 11:32–44, Jesus weeps for his friend.  Even in absence, love continues its quiet, transforming work.  Where does grief still need tending?

June 7 | Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
F1: A retired driver returns not for glory, but to guide another—revealing that purpose often deepens with age and experience. In a culture obsessed with individual success, this story reframes greatness as investing in others.  In 2 Timothy 2:1-7, Paul urges Timothy to pass on what he has learned to others.  The Christian life is not a solo race but a shared journey, where wisdom is passed on, and new life emerges through relationship.  Who are you mentoring?

June 14 | Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
SENTIMENTAL VALUE: Family stories carry both beauty and pain, shaping who we are. Revisiting the past can open pathways toward reconciliation.  In Genesis 45:1–15, Joseph extends forgiveness to the brothers who betrayed him.  Healing often begins when we dare to remember honestly and love anyway.  What relationship needs repair?

June 21 | Father’s Day
TRAIN DREAMS: Robert Grainier’s quiet life reveals how holiness is often found not in extraordinary moments, but in steady, unseen faithfulness.  As the world around him changes rapidly, his life bears witness to endurance, loss, and wonder.  In Luke 16:10-13, Jesus teaches that faithfulness in small, unseen matters reveals the heart and prepares one for greater trust.  What small things reveal your priorities?

June 7 | Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS: Behind the spotlight, three young women wage unseen battles—mirroring the hidden spiritual struggles many carry.  This story invites us to consider the courage it takes to live authentically while confronting forces that threaten to overwhelm us.  In Ephesians 6:10–17, Paul urges us to draw strength from God and stand firm against dark forces.  In Christ, we are equipped not for spectacle, but for perseverance.  What battle are you quietly fighting?