Seasonal
Worship Services
“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
Advent
Lighting of the Advent wreath candles at the beginning of each weekly service as we prepare for the coming of our Lord.
Midweek services on Wednesday at 11:30 am followed by a soup and sandwich lunch.
Christmas Eve at 9 pm
Family service of familiar hymns with candle lighting during “Silent Night”
Shrove Tuesday at 6 pm
The evening before Ash Wednesday we gather for prayers and a feast of pancakes from A-Z. Apple, Blueberry, Bacon & Cheese, Pumpkin, Zucchini (and of course plain pancakes too!) are enjoyed as we share in the tradition of using up our “sugars & fats” in preparation for Lent. Games for the kids are followed by burning the palms from last Palm Sunday to be prepared for Ash Wednesday.
Ash Wednesday
Services at 12 pm and 8 pm with Holy Communion and imposition of ashes.
Lent
Midweek services on Wednesday at 11:00 am followed by a soup and sandwich lunch.
Holy Week
Palm Sunday procession with palms and reading of the passion at both of our regularly scheduled Sunday services. Palm Sunday Brunch (free) follows each service.
Maundy Thursday Apage Meal at 6 pm
Gather around the table to share in a meal of love remembering Jesus’ Last Supper. Stripping of Altar in preparation for Good Friday follows service.
Good Friday
Solemn prayer service at 12 pm
Tenebrae service of light to darkness at 8 pm - Walking with Jesus to the cross, and tomb, in readings and song.
Easter
We celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord with Alleluias at both 9 & 10:30 am.
Ascension Thursday
We celebrate the ascension of our Lord Jesus into heaven.
Rally Day
At the beginning of September we gather to kick off our fall programming. Service is led by our youth and followed by a community BBQ and outdoor games.
Blessing of Animals
Each year we gather on the front walk in honor of St. Francis to bless our furry, and not so furry, friends in a short service of prayer and individual blessings between services. (usually first Sunday of October at 10 am)
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service at 8 pm followed by coffee and cake. We give thanks for all of the blessings in our lives!
Sunday
Worship Services
“All the nations you have made will come and worship before you, Lord; they will bring glory to your name. For you are great and do marvelous deeds; you alone are God.”
Holy Trinity gathers to sing and pray and hear the Word of God.
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Welcome!
Worship is the center of our lives together at Holy Trinity where Holy Communion is celebrated weekly at both services and everyone—without exception—is invited to receive the bread and wine.
Because it is Christ's table, we open it to all.
We gather every Sunday 10:00 AM for the service of Holy Communion. Children are always welcome and may attend Sunday School at the 10:00 AM hour. All are invited to join us for our coffee hour which follows all services.
Pastor Analyse greets one of our young Sunday school students. (seen above)
10:00 AM is our Family Service featuring more upbeat music, contemporary readings and a children’s moment (sermon).
Also at 10:00 AM is our Traditional Service with more traditional hymns and our Holy Trinity Choir offering a musical offering.
Word & Sacrament, Joyous Music
We gather as a community, often beginning each service with an announcement of forgiveness or a remembrance of our baptism. We hear the Word of God read in the Old and New Testaments, proclaimed in sermons, and sung in traditional hymns, global music, or songs with profound new poetry. Lutherans love to sing; God invites us all to lift up our voice in praise to our Lord!
We pray for the needs of the world, our neighbors, and ourselves, trusting that God always hears our prayers. We practice generosity by offering our resources for the work of God’s church. After we’ve shared the peace of Christ, we gather at the table to receive bread and wine, Christ’s own body and blood offered to all of us, without condition, for those who have great faith and those who wish they had more.
Finally, we are sent into the world to be agents of resurrection, empowered to serve our neighbor with compassion, humility, and justice.
Fellowship
Following worship we invite you to join others in the lower level Fellowship Hall for coffee, cake and conversation.
Sacraments &
Life Passages
(Special Services)
For Everything There
Is a Season
Sacramental,
Life Passages &
Special Services
“For everything there is a season . . . ”
Holy Trinity is blessed to walk with you through all of life’s passages. Please call or contact the church office to schedule a meeting with Pastor Analyse.
Holy Baptism
We welcome people into God's family through the sacrament of Holy Baptism during one of our Sunday morning services. Please speak to our pastor and arrange a meeting to discuss planning for this important sacrament.
First Communion
The sacrament of Holy Communion is most commonly offered to youth in grade three. Parents should speak with pastor if they feel their child is ready at an earlier or a later age. Preparation consists of a workshop with parents and their child where they discover the meaning of communion and bake communion bread.
Weddings
Couples wishing to be married at Holy Trinity are asked to set up pre-marriage consultation with our pastor. Please speak with someone at the church before finalizing your weddings plans.
Membership
We welcome all those who wish to become more active and/or desire membership. Those wishing to join Holy Trinity are invited to attend some information sessions prior to joining the congregation.
Funerals*
Pastor will help family members in arranging for the funeral of loved ones. Holy Trinity recommends that the funeral take place in church for faithful Christians.
*NOTE: Please contact the church prior to finalizing arrangements with the funeral home.