Worship is a fundamental part of Christian life. At Trinity, we confess, in both the Apostle's and Nicene Creeds, that we "believe in the communion of saints." Such a profession has a twofold meaning: we believe in the communion of those departed saints; and, we believe in the communion of those living saints - namely, we ourselves as the body of Christ. Being part of the body of Christ encourages us to worship regularly. As Lutherans who believe in the real presence of Christ in Holy Communion, Trinity celebrates with weekly Eucharist. Just as we are a member of the body of Christ, we are one with Christ in this sacrament.
From the Sunday after Labor Day until Memorial Day, Sunday school begins at 9 AM and Worship with Holy Communion starts at 10:30 AM. From the Sunday after Memorial Day until Labor Day, worshipers gather for a 9:00 AM service, with Sunday School afterward. Children are encouraged to attend worship with their parents. Ushers will offer them a special children’s bulletin as they enter. There are also activity bags for the younger set to use during worship. A volunteer-staffed nursery is available for those needing childcare or a quiet room during the worship service. The worship service can be heard through a monitor in the nursery.
Trinity welcomes all baptized Christians to commune at the Lord's table at Christ's invitation. Those with limited mobility may remain in their seats and receive communion there. Children are welcome to receive Holy Communion after they have been baptized. Parents can decide when their child is of an appropriate age to receive Communion. Our Pastor offers an age-appropriate class on the meaning of the Lord’s Supper for children and parents, but the class is not a prerequisite for partaking in Holy Communion. People of all ages who do not yet receive communion may come forward to receive a blessing.
For more information about what Lutherans believe about Holy Communion,
please see Part III of "The
Use of the Means of Grace," a teaching document of the