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
The church sanctuary will be open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for individual prayer and meditation beginning next Monday, June 8. Masks, distancing, and check-in protocols have been established and those who wish to come onsite are required to bring a mask and enter by the west side office entrance only.
Church staff will begin to transition onsite in the days ahead, effective immediately. Phase 4 includes the directive “safer at home,” but we will begin to see more of our Trinity leadership team onsite at the church.
Plans are underway for an outdoor worship service with Holy Communion (wafer only) on the church west lawn on Sunday morning, June 21 at 11 a.m. Live streaming of worship at 9:15 a.m. continues weekly, but the plan for once-a-month outdoor communion services is being developed this summer, aligned with the governor’s indication that outdoor gatherings of up to 100 are being permitted. This will be a brief, spoken service of Holy Communion – plan to bring a lawn chair or blanket, to bring masks for all and to keep distancing between family groups. The rain date will be June 28.
Onsite small groups and meetings for up to ten inside the building and up to 100 outdoors are now possible to schedule, beginning Monday, June 8. Call the church office if you would like to schedule your Trinity program onsite – masks, distancing and all other safety protocols will be required and only the west side office entry will be unlocked for access to the building.
Governor Whitmer indicated that her goal is to transition to Phase 5 state guidelines by July 4. With that transition, the movement onsite for small Sunday worship services will be possible. Watch for details in upcoming communications.
Pastor Dan will host a Bible study on the first Sunday of the month during the 9:15 a.m. worship service. You are invited to journey with one another through the scriptures and enjoy donuts!
July 5, 202012:00 pm - 12:30 pm Meeting in The Upper Room
Join Trinity member Mark Mattison as he facilitates this traditional Benedictine practice of scriptural reading, meditation and prayer. Lectio Divina is a contemplative blend of silence and slow, prayerful reading of Scripture. Are you new to Lectio Divina? All are welcome — come on your own and invite a friend.
Group meets in The Upper Room (located just outside the narthex)
“SOLO Together” just might be a great way for you to get out more often and enjoy the company of other women! Trinity women who are at least fifty years of age and are widowed, divorced or are single without a significant other have been having a great time together. They meet for lunch at area restaurants at 11:30 a.m. on the first Tuesday of most months to simply have fun!
Reservations are made for the group in advance so it is important to RSVP. Please contact Trinity member Marjorie Paul by Sunday, September 1 to let her know you would like to attend on the September date or if you have questions. Marjorie can be reached at 616.209.5263.
July 12, 202012:00 pm - 12:30 pm Meeting in The Upper Room
Join Trinity member Mark Mattison as he facilitates this traditional Benedictine practice of scriptural reading, meditation and prayer. Lectio Divina is a contemplative blend of silence and slow, prayerful reading of Scripture. Are you new to Lectio Divina? All are welcome — come on your own and invite a friend.
Group meets in The Upper Room (located just outside the narthex)
July 19, 202012:00 pm - 12:30 pm Meeting in The Upper Room
Join Trinity member Mark Mattison as he facilitates this traditional Benedictine practice of scriptural reading, meditation and prayer. Lectio Divina is a contemplative blend of silence and slow, prayerful reading of Scripture. Are you new to Lectio Divina? All are welcome — come on your own and invite a friend.
Group meets in The Upper Room (located just outside the narthex)
July 26, 202012:00 pm - 12:30 pm Meeting in The Upper Room
Join Trinity member Mark Mattison as he facilitates this traditional Benedictine practice of scriptural reading, meditation and prayer. Lectio Divina is a contemplative blend of silence and slow, prayerful reading of Scripture. Are you new to Lectio Divina? All are welcome — come on your own and invite a friend.
Group meets in The Upper Room (located just outside the narthex)
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.
