About Us
Lutheranism is a major branch of Western Christianity that identifies with the teachings of the sixteenth-century German reformer Martin Luther. Luther’s efforts to reform the theology and practice of the Roman Catholic Church launched the Protestant Reformation and, though it was not his original intention, left Western Christianity divided.
The split between Lutherans and the Roman Catholic Church arose mainly over the doctrine of justification before God. Specifically, Lutheranism advocates a doctrine of justification “by grace alone through faith alone because of Christ alone.” Distinct from Protestant churches, Lutherans have retained many of the sacramental understandings and liturgical practices of the pre-Reformation Church.
Today, millions (LWF reports 66.2 million) belong to Lutheran churches worldwide. [source]
Visiting Trinity
Entering the Church
Our parking lot is behind the church building. The lot can be accessed from Lawrence Ave. You may enter the building through the glass door in the rear. A handicap accessible ramp is found on the south side of the building.
Our Service
Our liturgy is easy to follow. We follow the basic order of service that is familiar to Christians from many backgrounds and nationalities. Our service in printed in our user-friendly hymnal: The Lutheran Service Book. For those who are familiar with the hymnal, we typically use Setting Three of the Divine Service which is the same musical setting from The Lutheran Hymnal.
Your Children
Your children are important to us. After the Children’s Sermon (catechesis), parents have the option of keeping their children with them in church or sending them to our NEST program. In NEST, children learn the basic stories of the Bible and grow in their Christan faith (ages Pre-K through Preteen).
Can I take Communion?
Holy Communion is a central to Christian worship. The Sacrament is offered in the Lutheran church on every Sunday and festival day. It is the gift of the very Body and Blood of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sin, and it is also a sign of our unity in the faith. We ask that new visitors speak with the pastor before receiving communion.
Membership
Becoming a member of Trinity is easy. One can become a member through Baptism, Confirmation, or through transfer from any other church from within our international fellowship (International Lutheran Council). New member instruction classes are held annually, and all are invited to attend.
Who are the Churches and Synods of the International Lutheran Council?
Argentina
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Argentina
(Iglesia Evangélica Luterana Argentina)
Belgium
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Belgium
(Evangelisch-Lutherse Kerk in België)
Bolivia
Christian Evangelical Lutheran Church of Bolivia
(Iglesia Cristiana Evangélica Luterana de Bolivia)
Brazil
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Brazil
(Igreja Evangélica Luterana do Brasil)
Canada
Lutheran Church - Canada
Chile
Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Republic of Chile
(Iglesia Evangélica Luterana de la República de Chile)
China (Hong Kong SAR)
Lutheran Church - Hong Kong Synod
China, Republic of (Taiwan)
China Evangelical Lutheran Church
Denmark
Evangelical Lutheran Free Church of Denmark
(Den evangelisk-luther ke Frikirke i Danmark)
France
Evangelical Lutheran Church - Synod of France and Belgium
(Église Évangélique Luthérienne - Synode de France et de Belgique)
Germany
Independent Evangelical - Lutheran Church
(Selbständige Evangelisch - Lutherische Kirche)
Ghana
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ghana
Guatemala
Lutheran Church of Guatemala
(Consejo Luterano Iglesia Luterana en Guatemala)
Haiti
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Haiti
(Eglise Evangelique Lutherienne D’Haiti)
India
India Evangelical Lutheran Church
Japan
Japan Lutheran Church
Kenya
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenya
Korea, South
Lutheran Church in Korea
Mexico
Lutheran Synod of Mexico
(Sinodo Luterano de Mexico)
Nigeria
Lutheran Church of Nigeria
Papua New Guinea
Gutnius Lutheran Church
Paraguay
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Paraguay
(Iglesia Evangélica Luterana del Paraguay)
Philippines
Lutheran Church in the Philippines
Portugal
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Portugal
Russia
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria in Russia
(Евангелическая-лютеранская Церковь ИНГРИИ)
South Africa
Free Evangelical Lutheran Synod in South Africa
Lutheran Church in Southern Africa
Sri Lanka
Lanka Lutheran Church
United Kingdom
Evangelical Lutheran Church of England
United States of America
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
The American Association of Lutheran Churches
Venezuela
Lutheran Church of Venezuela
(Iglesia Luterana de Venezuela)