Frequently Asked Questions

Tell me more about Holy Trinity

We are Lutheran church which means that we have a slightly different approach to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  We know we are sinners, and while we ask for forgiveness, we really focus on the grace of God in sending his Son, Jesus, to redeem us and set us free.  When we say grace, we mean we are saved or redeemed by what God did and not by what we do.  We spend more time talking about Jesus and God than we do about what we should and should not do.  Actually, because of this, we are free to love God in response to the love that he has given us.  We celebrate the love of God and our love for him that is shown in how we love each other. 

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Do I need to be Lutheran?

No.  Many people that are part of our community are from other denominations and faith practices.  No matter whether you are new to your faith journey or a lifelong believer, we welcome you.

Tell me more about worship

Worship is a time that we all support each other in faith.  We do many things to bring us together; prayers, readings, the sermon, and Holy Communion.  We do like music, some of it old and some of it new.  We are liturgical, which means we follow a pattern to worship but change up the readings and presentation to go along with the theme of the day.  We have Holy Communion every week to celebrate Jesus' presence with us and invite all the baptized believers to the altar to receive Jesus' presence in the bread and wine or in the blessing.  We try to create a pleasant atmosphere where everyone’s need to connect with God is met during our worship.

There is an offering that is taken.  This offering is used to support the ministries of Holy Trinity.  As a guest, we do not expect you to contribute, unless you wish to do so.  It is our hope that you find something about us that you like.

Are Children Welcome?

Absolutely!  We invite all children to come forward for the Children's Message.

  • Wee Worship:  After the Children's Sermon, preschool children (ages 2-5) have the option to go with the leaders to the small classroom off the Commons.  The leaders will read a short story, lead a short craft and maybe even teach a song.  They will then be brought back to the Sanctuary following the collection of the offering to participate in Holy Communion and the remainder of the service.
  • We have Children's Bulletins for 3+ and 7+ available after the children's message
  • We have Busy Bags filled with coloring materials, soft quiet toys and books.  They can be found on the bookshelf to the far left as you enter the Sanctuary.
  • Children may receive Holy Communion at any age - it is at the parent's discretion.  Our Holy Communion instruction takes place when the child is in the 2nd grade.
  • If you have an active child, feel free to take them out to our Commons area (on the left side of the church).  Don't fret, we are used to noisy and active children, and God wants to see them, too.

May I Take Communion?

Yes! Holy Communion is celebrated weekly at each service. We welcome all to come forward to receive Holy Communion as we celebrate the gracious and forgiving presence of our Lord Jesus Christ.   A blessing is offered for those who choose not to commune.  Both wine and grape juice are offered.  Gluten free wafers are available, please feel free to request.

Do I need to dress up?

Holy Trinity welcomes all who come to worship and we have no dress code.  Worshippers at Holy Trinity wear anything from jeans to suits.  Dress in a manner that is comfortable for you.

What if I have special needs?

All people are welcome, even those that require a little extra help or patience to be here.  We welcome children that are active and children with special needs. 

The sanctuary at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church was constructed in 1969 and is wheelchair accessible. There are two entrance ramps, one located at the office side of the building and one on the fellowship side. Accessible bathrooms are also available near the Sanctuary by Holy Grounds and in Fellowship Hall.

Enlarged copies of the worship bulletin are available for those preferring a larger print.

We have personal listening devices available for those whose hearing may need extra amplification. Please see an usher at the rear of the sanctuary for assistance.

If you would like, Holy Communion will be distributed to you in your pew.  Just ask the usher and they will tell the pastor. 

There are all types of situations and accommodations that we are willing to make.  Please feel free to let us know the assistance you require.

Will I be asked to be a member?

Someone may ask you to be a member, but we invite you to worship with us, engage in any activities and take time to get to know us before making a decision to join our congregation.  If you find Holy Trinity to be the place where you feel you are supported and are growing in faith, then we would love for you to choose Holy Trinity as your church home.  

Do you have social time on Sunday Morning?

During our Fall/Winter/Spring Schedule:

  • 8:45 am Sunday School (including Adult Sunday School) OR join our chancel choir practice
  • 10:00 am Worship Service

Join us in gathering after worship service for coffee, snacks, and informal social time.