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Trinity Lutheran Church prays for peace in Israel, Gaza, and Palestine and for the peace and safety of all of our Jewish and Muslim neighbors here in Worcester and around the world. Video from the New England Synod, ELCA Global Mission Team – November 8, 2023 Statement from the New England Synod, ELCA Global Mission Team – October 26, 2023 Dear friends in Christ in the ELCA, The New England Synod has had deep and […]
The Congregational Annual Meeting was held following the 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist on Sunday, January 28, 2024. The meeting was called to order by Council President Karen Couturier and a quorum was established. The Congregation: approved the 2024 Congregational Budget as presented. Three amendments to the budget failed. approved Bylaws defining the responsibilities of the Financial Secretary and establishing the TLC Care Team as a Ministry Team. elected Nathan Cummings, Kevin Erkkila, Jim Drackley, and […]
The Care Team is hoping to have a supply of prayer shawls available for individuals who are in need of comfort for any reason. Completing a prayer shawl is a spiritual practice and you are invited to create one as you are able. You can knit, crochet or sew the prayer shawls but the finished size of the shawls should be 60 inches long and at least 18 inches wide. For more information about the […]
Those who have set up recurring payments to Trinity via VANCO are reminded that any changes in the amount of their pledge for 2024 require deleting the 2023 recurring gift and starting a new one for the current year. To do this, sign into your VANCO account, click on Profile, select Transactions from the menu on the Profile page, and delete the recurring pledge transaction. Then return to the Home page and create your new […]
If you are at least 70 ½ years old and have an IRA, it’s worth your while to consider the financial advantages of making a gift to Trinity directly from your IRA via a Qualified Charitable Distribution, or QCD. Unlike taking the money from your IRA in cash and then writing a check, a QCD gift does not count toward your adjusted gross income (AGI). Why is this important? Not only does the AGI help […]
NOTICE OF CONGREGATIONAL ANNUAL MEETING: Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 11:15 a.m. in the Nave (Snow date: Sunday, February 7, 2024) Agenda: Approval of 2024 Congregational Budget Updates to the By-Laws (Financial Secretary and TLC Care Team) Election of Congregational Council Members* Election of Nominating Committee Members* Election of Voting Members to the 2024 New England Synod Annual Assembly/Bishop’s Election* Report of the Listening Team Report of the Artwork Team Annual Report, Financials, and Proposed […]
Sunday, January 21, 2024 Third Sunday after Epiphany 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist in the Chapel 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist in the Nave Livestreamed at our Vimeo Channel: http://www.vimeo.com/trinityworcester
We are pleased to welcome to our 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist on Sunday, January 21 the baroque octet from the Worcester Youth Orchestras. Sylvia DiCrescentis is the faculty leader of this ensemble. The group will play movements from Orchestral Suite No. 1 by Johann Sebastian Bach. Worcester Youth Orchestras (WYO) rehearse weekly at Trinity Church, using our many spaces throughout the building. We at Trinity Church are so pleased that WYO has found a home […]
At its December meeting, the Congregational Council approved the formation of an Artwork Team to review the artwork displayed in the Trinity building and grounds, lead conversation with the congregation about the importance of artwork fully inclusive of the body of Christ, and to make recommendations to the Trinity Council about artwork that proclaims Christ’s love for people of color and all God’s children. If you are interested in serving on the Artwork Team please […]
At its December meeting, the Congregational Council approved the formation of a Listening Team comprised of members of the Council, Personnel Committee, and other interested members of the congregation to facilitate conversation about current and future staffing needs of the congregation with special focus on youth and family ministry and outreach ministry. The Listening Team will then make recommendations to the Trinity Council. If you are interested in serving on the Listening Team, please speak with Pastor Nathan […]