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Tuesday, June 11, 2024 Dear people of Trinity: This letter serves as notice of my intent to resign my call to serve as pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church effective on Friday, July 26, 2024. As you know, the reason for this resignation is the humbling honor of my election as Bishop of the New England Synod. I begin that new call on Thursday, August 1, 2024. My last Sunday leading worship as your pastor will […]
The Congregational Council, in a unanimous vote and after hearing only positive affirmation at the May 5 Building Use Forum, has voted to enter into a relationship with Summit Academy, Worcester for use of the ground and first floor of the Education Wing. The agreement begins July 1, 2024 and involves some of the spaces being vacated by The T.E.C. Schools when their lease expires June 30, 2024. Summit Academy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit licensed […]
PASTOR NATHAN PIPHO was elected bishop of the New England Synod of the ELCA on Friday, June 7th, 2024 at the New England Synod Assembly. Pastor Nathan was elected on the fifth ballot. 425 votes cast: Rev. Nathan Pipho (261 votes), Rev. Sara Anderson (164 votes) + + + + The results of the fourth ballot for synod bishop were announced at 3:50 p.m. on Friday. 427 legal votes cast; Rev Nathan Pipho (232 votes); […]
Cantor Mark invites you to join him for a four (4) session study of “Baptized We Live” by author Dan Erlander. Explore Daniel Erlander’s unique vision of the Lutheran faith in conversation fostered by this rich, compelling book which has guided generations interested in enriching their faith in meaningful ways. Topics covered include history, liturgy, the Eucharist, saying yes and no, and more. Sessions will be held in the Library on Sundays at 11:30 a.m. […]
The Rev. Dr. R. Guy Erwin, president of United Lutheran Seminary (Philadelphia & Gettysburg) and Ministerium of Pennsylvania Chair and Professor of Reformation Studies, will be the guest preacher at Trinity’s 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist on Sunday, June 9th. He will also lead a 9:00 a.m. Adult Forum entitled “The seminary’s role in the future of the ELCA.” The 8:00 a.m. liturgy will be Morning Prayer led by Cantor Mark and a Coffee Hour in […]
The family of Carter and Alice Lindberg invites you to join them on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. for a Memorial Service honoring their parents in the Chapel at Southgate Retirement Community, 30 Julio Drive, Shrewsbury, Mass. Pastor Nathan will preside and a small reception will follow. After 64 years of marriage, Alice died this year on February 19th followed by Carter on April 8th. They donated their bodies to UMass Medical School […]
Volunteers are needed on Saturday, June 8th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to help prepare the building for Summit Academy’s move in on July 1st. Volunteers will help clean walls, windows, and floors in preparation for the move. Read more about this move HERE. If you are able and willing to help please RSVP with Property Committee Chair Judy Willoughby or stop by the church at 9:00 a.m. this Saturday. Many hands make light […]
The May edition of the Trinity News, our monthly newletter, is available to read here: May Trinity News FINAL
Applications for 2024 College Scholarships and 2024 Camp Calumet Camperships are now available. The Scholarship Committee welcomes applications for a Trinity College Scholarship from any active and confirmed member of Trinity Lutheran Church and applications for a Camp Calumet Campership on behalf of any baptized child of the congregation. Completed applications, and required application materials, are due in the church office by Wednesday, May 22, 2024. For more information about scholarships and camperships, and to […]
The Congregational Council hosts Coffee Hour in Jeppson Hall this Sunday following the 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist. The Council hosts Coffee Hours throughout the year to provide an informal opportunity for conversation and sharing between the Council and members of the congregation. Please plan on attending and feel free to talk with Council members at any point throughout the year. Council members wear “Council” tags on their name badges. Council will next host Coffee Hour […]