The Athanasian Creed
As Trinity Sunday approaches on June 15, let’s take a look at the Athanasian Creed. The Athanasian Creed is one of the three ecumenical creeds confessed by the Western Church and is found along with the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed at the beginning of our Lutheran Book of Concord. The primary focus of the Athanasian Creed is to teach and confess what the Church believes about the doctrine of the Trinity.
Wear Red for Pentecost
On the weekend of June 7-8, the Day of Pentecost (fifty days of Easter and ten days after the Ascension), the clergy wear red vestments to signify the work of the Spirit. It is also a custom in many churches for the people in the congregation to wear red on the Day of Pentecost as well. We invite you to wear red on Pentecost Sunday to remind us of the fire of the Spirit.
OneFund Sunday
The month of May is your opportunity to reflect, discern, and consider what your annual OneFund stewardship commitment will be for our next fiscal year, which starts July 1. We ask you to submit your OneFund commitment card for our 2025/2026 fiscal year for OneFund Commitment Sunday on May 17-18 in worship or with the online form.
Call Committee Update: Candidate Visit May 4
We are excited to announce that the in-person visit and interviews for our Shawnee Campus Lead Pastor candidate have been confirmed. The candidate will be in town the weekend of May 4, where he will meet with the Call Committee, Executive Committee, and staff for in-depth discussions.
On Sunday, May 4, the candidate and his wife will join us for worship:
8:30 AM – Shawnee Campus
11:00 AM – Mission Campus
Say “Cheese!”
Now that you’ve had your family picture taken at Easter… do you mind sharing that picture with us?
Trinity is in the process of updating its pictorial directory, but we need your help!
High School Graduate Recognition – May 11
Prepare Cards on May 4
Recognition in Worship May 11
Let’s celebrate our graduating high school seniors with a special gift of encouragement! On Sunday, May 4, we invite everyone to take a moment to write a note of congratulations and a favorite Bible verse on an index card. These heartfelt messages will be placed in Bibles that will be gifted to each senior.
Confirmation Sundays
April 27 and May 4
Over the next two Sundays, April 27 and May 4, eight of our students confirm their faith in God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. At their Confirmation, these students boldly state, “this is what I believe and how I will live in response.” We thank God for this milestone of faith in their lives and look forward to seeing how God continues to care for and use these students!
Volunteer Opportunity – Help Beautify Trinity’s Mission Campus!
POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER – Now Saturday, April 12
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Trinity Lutheran Church – Mission Campus
We need your help to refresh and improve the exterior of the Mission campus of Trinity Lutheran Church! This is a great opportunity to serve, enjoy fellowship, and make a visible impact on our church grounds.
Good Friday: A Service of Darkness
The 7pm Mission Campus Good Friday Tenebrae service this year will incorporate A Service of Darkness, a musical work by Dale Wood, sung by the Trinity Choir with organ accompaniment. This Service of Darkness commemorates the suffering and death of Christ and is based on the ancient Tenebrae.
Mission Committee Mini Grants
The Missions Committee is again sponsoring a mini-grants program to fund a limited number of Trinity members’ social service projects or programs. Each mini-grant will have a maximum amount of $2,500 and will be awarded on a selective basis. The online application form will go live on May 1. Applications will be accepted May 1 to May 30. Awards are expected to be made by June 15, 2025.
Maundy Thursday Seder Meal RSVP and Food Signup
Jesus and his disciples made plans to celebrate the Passover meal and now you can too! Make your plans to join us on Maundy Thursday, April 17, at 6 pm for a special Seder meal, as we celebrate the Passover the way Jesus and his disciples would have celebrated it.
Maundy Thursday Handwashing at Mission Campus
As part of our observance of Maundy Thursday, 17 April, at the Mission campus, you will be invited to participate in handwashing before worship, in the fellowship foyer. Come early for the dessert reception at 11 am and 6 pm, then have your hands washed before entering the sanctuary for traditional worship with Holy Communion. Worship begins at 12 pm and 7 pm.
