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Our Values
We believe God loves and welcomes all ages, viewpoints, genders, sexual identities and expressions, abilities, and ethnicities.
We believe we are called to live these things we know to be true about God in the world around us. We believe we are God's people and Jesus' hands and feet in the world. We believe Jesus meant it when he taught us to pray "on earth as it is in heaven." We accept everyone and work to support each individual to live their fullest life possible.
We believe that the Ten Commandments form a basis for how we try to live with other people and the Lord’s Prayer points us to how to live in the world. We practice the Sacraments Jesus taught us, namely Baptism, where we become part of God’s family and part of the church universal, and Holy Communion, where we celebrate Jesus’s continued presence among us. The Bible in both parts tells us about God’s relationship with humanity and an awful lot about what it means to be human.
We welcome all who want to be a part of the community. We believe that the way to create heaven on earth is to work intentionally toward creating a world where everyone has safety, dignity, meaningful work, love, and enough to eat. We believe that God loves every person, period.
Upcoming Events
For a full list of events, visit our Lent page at trinityenglish.org/lent.
Lenten Practice | Feb. 18–April 2
This Lent, we will reflect on what it means to truly notice the world around us. At the beginning of Lent, we shared a booklet–written by Rev. Dr. Gary Erdos and designed by Creative Director, Hillary Troup–to help us explore this theme together as a community. It includes interactive elements and guided reflections to move us from simply seeing the world to actively caring for it. Make sure to pick up your copy, or visit the lent website for a digital version.
WELCA Retreat | March 7
Saturday. March 7 | 9–11:30 a.m.| Wagenhals Hall
Trinity’s chapter of Women of the ELCA (WELCA) is hosting a retreat focused on Scripture-based journal practice. This will be a gentle space for women to quiet the noise, grow spiritually, and create with confidence, similar to prayer or meditation. There is no cost to attend, but please register for the event.
Save the Date: Holy Week Services & Activities
Save the date for these Holy Week services and activities. More details to come.
Palm Sunday, March 29 | 8 & 10:30 a.m.* | Nave
Maundy Thursday, April 2 | Noon & 7 p.m.* | Nave
Good Friday, April 3 | Noon & 7 p.m.* | Nave
Easter Vigil, Saturday, April 4 | 7 p.m. | Chapel
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Trinity English prides itself on its open and welcoming community.
From cultivating community during Open Doors to feeding our hungry neighbors during Community Dinner to finding some rest and relaxation during Wednesday night Yoga, there are so many fun ways to get involved!
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Our location allows us to be active members of the downtown community. We believe that, as a church, we should work toward getting to know our neighbors and what challenges they face so that we can walk alongside them in mutually supportive ways. Learn more about our community partners, free community dinners, and connection to community resources.
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Open Doors
Looking for a space to gather your thoughts, soak in the peace, or maybe say a prayer? Trinity's Wayne Street sanctuary doors are open 11 AM - 1 PM every Wednesday and Thursday.
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