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What to Expect

We’re glad that you are here! We have been waiting for you– you are welcome here. All guests and visitors receive a warm welcome at Trinity Lutheran Church. We believe that extending hospitality is at the core of what it means to be Christians in the world. We, as a people, are imperfect and strange and we don’t always get everything right. But we continue to be inspired and challenged by the words of Christ that even offering a cup of cold water to the least of these is a worthwhile pursuit! So welcome. We hope you will hear from us words of grace, love, and witness to God’s Word. And we hope you will forgive us where we are broken, in the same way that Christ forgives the sins of all. For while we might fail, God’s steadfast love and forgiveness endures and pursues us every day of our lives. We strive to extend that same word of forgiveness to any that come within our doors. God’s peace watch over your going out, and your coming in.

We are happy to invite you to join our Sunday mornings: learning for all ages at 9am, and worship at 10am.

While Trinity worships in a traditional style for Lutherans, we are always exploring new formats and integrating creative elements into our services. You can absolutely count on hearing inspiring music and singing a collection of hymns – old and new alike – that complement our neogothic sanctuary. If you can’t join us in person, you are welcome to do so via our livestream.

We are part of the largest Lutheran denomination in North America, and here at Trinity, there is an emphasis on grace and living the Word of God amongst each other and out in our community through many service opportunities. Feel free to ask about them or check out the service page.

What To Wear

Come as you are to worship. We have some people that dress in fine and fancy garments. We have some people that wear jeans and a
t-shirt. You can be as formal or as informal as you feel is appropriate. One reason some of us might dress fine-and-fancy is to practice the same kind of respect and outpouring of love that Mary expressed when she poured costly nard on Jesus’ feet. One reason some of us might dress down-and-comfortable is to practice the peace and holy rest that God gives us in Sabbath and in the fulfillment of God’s promises. Both of these are acceptable things to practice during worship.

Children

Jesus says in the Gospel of Matthew “Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.” Therefore we welcome children of all ages in worship and we do not stop them! Let us all make a holy squirming and ruckus. Because it is there that God meets us, as the squirming ruckus makers that we all are. A Nursery is available and can be staffed upon request for those who would prefer to get their wiggles out in a different space.

Who can take communion?

Long have people had troubled consciences surrounding worthiness and teachings and right understandings concerning the Eucharist. Too long! In studying scripture however, you will find Jesus does not give prerequisites to his disciples when he institutes the Lord’s supper. The Lord does not say “do this only if you are worthy” nor does he say “do this only if you’ve had the proper instruction and understandings in Christian faith.” Instead, he says simply “Do this in remembrance of me.” So, come celebrate with us this meal of grace. This is not Trinity Lutheran Church’s table, and we do not guard it. This is the Lord’s table, and Jesus invites us all. That said, it is still a good and well ordered thing to do to educate ourselves about what is going on in this meal! We offer introduction to communion classes for people of all ages who are curious and would like to learn more.

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April Newsletter 2026