Living God, grant comfort in suffering to all who are in need of healing.
When they are afraid, give them courage; when afflicted, give them patience;
when dejected, give them hope; and when alone, assure them of the support of your holy people.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
During this extraordinary time, please remember that our ministry costs will continue during this closure — to maintain the facility, pay staff and to make mortgage payments. Please refrain from dropping off monetary donations to the church in person. Call us to make other arrangements. We encourage those who are able, to make their offerings using the methods below:
1. Our online giving platform Tithely
2. Direct giving through bank account bill pay programs
3. Mailing offerings to the church
1. Our online giving platform Tithely
2. Direct giving through bank account bill pay programs
3. Mailing offerings to the church
If you do return to worship beginning October 25, please know:
that entry to traditional worship will be from the sanctuary’s exterior doors only; usher/greeters will meet you as you arrive, provide a contact tracing card that everyone will need to complete and offer instructions regarding our distanced seating
that entry to Rejoice worship will be via the west main office entrance and the Northeast entrance only; usher/greeters will meet you as you arrive, provide a contact tracing card that everyone will need to complete and offer instructions regarding our distanced seating
that seating will be designed to provide six feet distancing between rows, and that you will be asked to keep six feet between you and others in your row of seating
that everyone will be asked to wear a mask for the entire worship service
that the offering will be received at a fixed location as you come to communion
that usher/greeters will direct you forward to receive communion, maintaining six-foot distancing between communicants
that communion will be served by wafer only
that we will not sing during worship, but that worshippers will be invited to hum along to hymns, liturgy and songs
that there will be no ‘physical’ Children’s Time
that we will remain in our places at the Sharing of the Peace
that we will not be providing nursery care or Coffee Hour refreshments at this time
that a cleaning/disinfecting of the sanctuary will occur after the 8 am worship service in preparation for the 10:45 am worship service
that you will be ushered out of the worship space at the end of the liturgy
"Movement in motion" - suitable for almost anyone. Contact instructor, Xristina Kuhlmann, with questions. 616.719.6961. Suggested donation $3/class. Category= Health Ministry Tags= Fitness, Tai Chi Repeat= Weekly End Date= 10/31/2020
Virtual Sunday School lessons will be published on Friday via email and Facebook. Category= Children Tags= Sunday School Repeat= Weekly End Date= 12/20/2020
The annual Blessing of the Animals as we commemorate St. Francis Category= Congregational Life and Fellowship Tags= Blessing of the Animals Repeat= None
"Movement in motion" - suitable for almost anyone. Contact instructor, Xristina Kuhlmann, with questions. 616.719.6961. Suggested donation $3/class. Category= Health Ministry Tags= Fitness, Tai Chi Repeat= Weekly End Date= 10/31/2020
The monthly meeting of Trinity's elected officers Category= Committees Tags= Executive Committee Repeat= usually 1st Mondays; exceptions are 9/8/20 & 6/8/21 (2nd Mondays) End Date= 11/2/2021
"Movement in motion" - suitable for almost anyone. Contact instructor, Xristina Kuhlmann, with questions. 616.719.6961. Suggested donation $3/class. Category= Health Ministry Tags= Fitness, Tai Chi Repeat= Weekly End Date= 10/31/2020
Five Wednesdays for Senior Adults with Fellowship, Luncheon and Special Speaker/Performer Category= Congregational Life and Fellowship Tags= JOYful Days Repeat= Weekly End Date= 11/4/2020
October 7, 202010:30 am - 11:30 am Centennial Hall
A weekly topical Bible Study or book discussion facilitated by Pastor Bob Linstrom Category= Spiritual Growth Tags= Wednesday Forums with Pastor Bob Repeat= Weekly End Date= 11/18/2020
"Movement in motion" - suitable for almost anyone. Contact instructor, Xristina Kuhlmann, with questions. 616.719.6961. Suggested donation $3/class. Category= Health Ministry Tags= Fitness, Tai Chi Repeat= Weekly End Date= 10/31/2020
Jo Murphy, Exec. Dir. of MI Medicare/Medicaid Assistance is once again providing assistance with Medicare benefits & 2021 Prescription Drug Program. Category= Congregational Life and Fellowship Tags= Medicare Consultation Repeat= Weekly End Date= 11/21/2020
Virtual Sunday School lessons will be published on Friday via email and Facebook. Category= Children Tags= Sunday School Repeat= Weekly End Date= 12/20/2020
"Movement in motion" - suitable for almost anyone. Contact instructor, Xristina Kuhlmann, with questions. 616.719.6961. Suggested donation $3/class. Category= Health Ministry Tags= Fitness, Tai Chi Repeat= Weekly End Date= 10/31/2020
Five Wednesdays for Senior Adults with Fellowship, Luncheon and Special Speaker/Performer Category= Congregational Life and Fellowship Tags= JOYful Days Repeat= Weekly End Date= 11/4/2020
October 14, 202010:30 am - 11:30 am Centennial Hall
A weekly topical Bible Study or book discussion facilitated by Pastor Bob Linstrom Category= Spiritual Growth Tags= Wednesday Forums with Pastor Bob Repeat= Weekly End Date= 11/18/2020
"Movement in motion" - suitable for almost anyone. Contact instructor, Xristina Kuhlmann, with questions. 616.719.6961. Suggested donation $3/class. Category= Health Ministry Tags= Fitness, Tai Chi Repeat= Weekly End Date= 10/31/2020
"Movement in motion" - suitable for almost anyone. Contact instructor, Xristina Kuhlmann, with questions. 616.719.6961. Suggested donation $3/class. Category= Health Ministry Tags= Fitness, Tai Chi Repeat= Weekly End Date= 10/31/2020
October 17, 20208:00 am - 9:30 am Courtyard, Kitchen
Quarterly Men's Breakfast with Bible Study and Guest Speaker Category= Congregational Life and Fellowship Tags= Men's Breakfast Repeat= 4 Saturdays - Oct. 17, 2020, Jan. 23, April 17, and July 17, 2021 End Date= 7/17/2021
Jo Murphy, Exec. Dir. of MI Medicare/Medicaid Assistance is once again providing assistance with Medicare benefits & 2021 Prescription Drug Program. Category= Congregational Life and Fellowship Tags= Medicare Consultation Repeat= Weekly End Date= 11/21/2020
Virtual Sunday School lessons will be published on Friday via email and Facebook. Category= Children Tags= Sunday School Repeat= Weekly End Date= 12/20/2020
"Movement in motion" - suitable for almost anyone. Contact instructor, Xristina Kuhlmann, with questions. 616.719.6961. Suggested donation $3/class. Category= Health Ministry Tags= Fitness, Tai Chi Repeat= Weekly End Date= 10/31/2020
Five Wednesdays for Senior Adults with Fellowship, Luncheon and Special Speaker/Performer Category= Congregational Life and Fellowship Tags= JOYful Days Repeat= Weekly End Date= 11/4/2020
October 21, 202010:30 am - 11:30 am Centennial Hall
A weekly topical Bible Study or book discussion facilitated by Pastor Bob Linstrom Category= Spiritual Growth Tags= Wednesday Forums with Pastor Bob Repeat= Weekly End Date= 11/18/2020
"Movement in motion" - suitable for almost anyone. Contact instructor, Xristina Kuhlmann, with questions. 616.719.6961. Suggested donation $3/class. Category= Health Ministry Tags= Fitness, Tai Chi Repeat= Weekly End Date= 10/31/2020
A weekly topical Bible Study or book discussion facilitated by Pastor Bob Linstrom Category= Spiritual Growth Tags= Wednesday Forums with Pastor Bob Repeat= Weekly End Date= 11/18/2020
"Movement in motion" - suitable for almost anyone. Contact instructor, Xristina Kuhlmann, with questions. 616.719.6961. Suggested donation $3/class. Category= Health Ministry Tags= Fitness, Tai Chi Repeat= Weekly End Date= 10/31/2020
Jo Murphy, Exec. Dir. of MI Medicare/Medicaid Assistance is once again providing assistance with Medicare benefits & 2021 Prescription Drug Program. Category= Congregational Life and Fellowship Tags= Medicare Consultation Repeat= Weekly End Date= 11/21/2020
Virtual Sunday School lessons will be published on Friday via email and Facebook. Category= Children Tags= Sunday School Repeat= Weekly End Date= 12/20/2020
New Member Curiosity Classes for those who are ready to dig into this tradition of ours more deeply. Category= Congregational Life and Fellowship Tags= New Member Program Repeat= Weekly End Date= 11/1/2020
"Movement in motion" - suitable for almost anyone. Contact instructor, Xristina Kuhlmann, with questions. 616.719.6961. Suggested donation $3/class. Category= Health Ministry Tags= Fitness, Tai Chi Repeat= Weekly End Date= 10/31/2020
Stephen Ministry Peer Support. Meetings will be held via zoom if necessary. Category= Health Ministry Tags= Stephen Ministry Repeat= 4th Tuesday of each month End Date= 8/31/2021
Five Wednesdays for Senior Adults with Fellowship, Luncheon and Special Speaker/Performer Category= Congregational Life and Fellowship Tags= JOYful Days Repeat= Weekly End Date= 11/4/2020
October 28, 202010:30 am - 11:30 am Centennial Hall
A weekly topical Bible Study or book discussion facilitated by Pastor Bob Linstrom Category= Spiritual Growth Tags= Wednesday Forums with Pastor Bob Repeat= Weekly End Date= 11/18/2020
"Movement in motion" - suitable for almost anyone. Contact instructor, Xristina Kuhlmann, with questions. 616.719.6961. Suggested donation $3/class. Category= Health Ministry Tags= Fitness, Tai Chi Repeat= Weekly End Date= 10/31/2020
A weekly topical Bible Study or book discussion facilitated by Pastor Bob Linstrom Category= Spiritual Growth Tags= Wednesday Forums with Pastor Bob Repeat= Weekly End Date= 11/18/2020
"Movement in motion" - suitable for almost anyone. Contact instructor, Xristina Kuhlmann, with questions. 616.719.6961. Suggested donation $3/class. Category= Health Ministry Tags= Fitness, Tai Chi Repeat= Weekly End Date= 10/31/2020
Jo Murphy, Exec. Dir. of MI Medicare/Medicaid Assistance is once again providing assistance with Medicare benefits & 2021 Prescription Drug Program. Category= Congregational Life and Fellowship Tags= Medicare Consultation Repeat= Weekly End Date= 11/21/2020
For over 100 years, the congregation of our Grand Rapids Lutheran Church has welcomed individuals and families from throughout West Michigan to join us in celebrating the spirituality, love and enlightenment of Christianity.
Trinity Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids Michigan offers numerous weekly activities designed for members of all ages and backgrounds — including bible studies, potlucks, group meetings, family events, youth programs, holiday services, musical concerts and more. From infants to seniors, Trinity Lutheran Church welcomes Christians from all walks of life to join our family.
For more information about Trinity Lutheran Church of Grand Rapids, an ELCA Congregation, please call us at 616.949.2510 or contact us here.
