You Are Welcome!

Hear God’s Word. Receive Christ’s Supper. Live in the Spirit.

Reconciling hearts.
Centered in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, celebrating the gift of God’s welcoming love, and committed to serving our neighbor, we respect each individual’s dignity and worth.

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church is a community of faith that believes that each person is a beloved child of God. We renounce xenophobia and repent of our sins of hatred, bigotry and prejudice. Bestowed with God’s grace, we are committed to work for racial equity and justice.

We rejoice in the presence of people of every ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, socioeconomic situation, personal history, or legal status. Whether you are a lifelong resident or new to the community, a lifelong believer or new to the faith, hurt by the church or a seeker of God’s presence, you are welcome here.

Come and See!

“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.” Hebrews 13:2

Serving Others

Some of the ways we serve our community:

  • Members donate food regularly throughout the year to the Carty Cupboard Food Pantry
  • Eucharistic Ministers deliver Holy Communion to homebound members of the congregation
  • Members staff shifts at the In the Hour of Need Family Shelter (IHN) to help provide a safe home for those experiencing housing insecurity
  • Meal Packing events pack thousands of meals for local residents experiencing food insecurity
  • Trinity is a member of the Worcester Interfaith organization that advocates for policy change in the City of Worcester for our neighbors most in need
A large hall is filled with people wearing hair nets as they assemble meal packing kits.

Proclaim the Word

Jesus answered him, “It is written, Worship the Lord your God.” Luke 4:8

The primary way we proclaim the Word of God is through the Ministry of Worship. In Worship, the church gathers to help ordinary people proclaim proudly, praising their new identity as disciples of Jesus Christ. It’s what brings individuals from the city of Worcester and Worcester County into one community of faith, gathered in the name of the Holy Trinity. The church gathers not only for acts of worship and spiritual growth, but also to celebrate important life passages and experiences that help to stretch and transform each of us from the inside-out.

Members are invited to participate in worship by serving as assisting ministers, bread bakers, communion assistants, crucifers, lectors, and serving in the Trinity Adult Choir. Contact us for more ways you can serve your neighbors!

Bishop Nathan Pipho stands in front of the baptismal font as he receives a blessing from those in attendance at Sunday worship.

Faith Formation

  • Family Sunday School: First Sunday of the Month at 9:00 a.m. in the lower level education classroom. The whole family is invited to this time of study led and fellowship.

  • Adult Forum: Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in the Library. Forums on a variety of topics of faith and life are held throughout the year.

  • Children’s Time: Following the “Time with Children” during the 10 a.m. liturgy on Sunday mornings, children are invited to go to the Christ Chapel for age-appropriate learning and activities. The children return to the nave at the sign of Peace in time for the Lord’s supper.
  • Tuesday Bible Study: Tuesdays at 10:45 a.m. in the Library. Cantor Mark leads this bible study discussing the scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday. Available in-person or online via Zoom.
  • Wednesday Morning Bible Study: Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. in the Library. Dave Horn leads this bible study discussing the reading for the upcoming Sunday. Available in-person or online via Zoom.
  • Wednesday Evening Bible Study: Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Library. Pastor Mark leads this bible study especially for beginners, with a discussion about the readings appointed for the coming Sunday. Available in-person or online via Zoom.
A group of people seated in a large library listening to a man, Cantor Mark, standing at the front giving a presentation.

Music at Trinity

Unless otherwise noted, Music at Trinity events are free to the public thanks to the generous giving by members of Trinity Lutheran Church and to the many friends of the congregation who support the arts.

Music at Trinity is a member of the Worcester Cultural Coalition.

For more information about Music at Trinity Events, please email Cantor Mark Mummert: cantor@trinityworc.org

A special “thank you” to all who make Music at Trinity possible with financial gifts and to all who volunteer in any capacity, including preparing and staffing receptions, ushering, and other tasks. Our collective effort makes this outreach mission of music possible.

Trinity's Nave is filled with an audience watching WPI's Chorus during a performance.

History of Trinity

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church came into being on January 1, 1948 by the merger of First, Bethany and Calvary parishes (Founded 1881, 1900, and 1921 respectively). Trinity arrived at its present building and facilities in a series of planned steps through the years 1948-1951.

First came the construction of the nave and a portion of the present Parish Education wing. The latter included Jeppson Hall, Fellowship Hall and the present library – formerly a chapel – offices, and music facilities.

Then came the Christian Education Building which included relocation of the choir rehearsal rooms and the addition of present facilities including the multi-purpose room.

Thirdly, Christ Chapel was added and renovations made to provide the present library.

All portions of the church architecture and artistic appointments are heavily influenced by Scandinavian church architecture.

Interior of Trinity's Nave facing the altar. The high, arched ceiling is visible and is adorned with painted murals. Natural light fills the area.