Trinity Lutheran Church

Trinity Lutheran Church is a congregation within the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), a mainline Protestant denomination. The church is part of a broader network of ELCA congregations across the United States.

Affiliation and Beliefs

Trinity Lutheran Church adheres to the core beliefs of the ELCA, which include the confession of the Triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—and the recognition of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. The church affirms the authority of Scripture, emphasizing its role as a living word that guides the community in faith and action. The ELCA creedally accepts the Apostles' Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the Athanasian Creed, affirming that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully human.

Practices and Worship

Trinity Lutheran Church typically engages in traditional and contemporary forms of worship, often incorporating music, readings, prayer, and the sacraments of Holy Baptism and Holy Communion. The church emphasizes a lifelong journey of faith, encouraging community engagement through worship, fellowship, and service.

Social Engagement

As an ELCA congregation, Trinity Lutheran Church is committed to social justice and community service, reflecting the broader ELCA's mission to seek the common good and address societal issues.

Structure and Governance

Like other ELCA congregations, Trinity Lutheran Church operates under a modified episcopal polity, with powers shared between the congregation and the broader church structure. This allows for both local autonomy and participation in larger denominational initiatives.

Community Outreach

Many Trinity Lutheran Churches, like others in the ELCA, offer educational programs, prayer spaces, and community service opportunities to foster spiritual growth and community engagement.

Legal Status

Trinity Lutheran Church is recognized as a nonprofit organization, governed by its EIN and adhering to federal and state laws regarding religious institutions.