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YOUTH MINISTRY EXPLORE YOUTH MINISTRY CONFIRMATION YOUTH GROUP SCHOLARSHIPS Trinity Youth Trip to Valleyfair Grades 6 - 12 Trip Details: What: Valleyfair Youth Event Who: Youth of Trinity Lutheran Church who will have completed grades 6th-12th (2024-2025 school year) and invite your friends! When: Friday, June 13, 2025 Times: Arrive at Trinity Lutheran Church at 9:00 am; the bus will depart the Trinity parking lot at 9:15 am. The bus will depart Valleyfair at 4:00 pm, and we will return to the Trinity parking lot by 4:45 - 5:00 pm. Please pick up your child(ren) promptly by 5:00pm. Cost: $30 per child, which includes transportation and admission to Valleyfair (both rides and water park). ** If you have a season pass there is no cost for admission. Be sure to bring your pass on June 28. Please still register your child(ren) for the event and indicate they will use a season pass. Lunch: Valleyfair is cashless - please plan accordingly and see their website for details. Chaperones: Mary Gallus (952-215-8645), Thomas McMahon (952-237-6041) & Shelly Becker (612-437-0699) will chaperone this trip. Other parents are welcome to chaperone, too. Depending upon attendance numbers, chaperones may have to drive separately. If you are interested in chaperoning, provide your name and email on the permission form below; Shelly or Mary will contact you to discuss details. Background checks are required for chaperones. Other Details: Dress for the weather as we will be outside all day. Wear a bathing suit & bring a towel (and ziplock bag for phone) if you plan to go on the water rides. We recommend that you bring sunscreen and a bottle of water. Backpacks are permitted in the park. Questions? Contact: Shelly Becker: shellyabbecker@gmail.com , 612.437.0699 Mary Gallus: maryrgallus@live.com , 952.215.8645

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY EXPLORE CHILDREN'S MINISTRY BAPTISM SUNDAY SCHOOL VIRTUAL CORNER VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL FIRST COMMUNION Children's Ministry Virtual Corner Welcome to Trinity’s Children’s Ministry Virtual Corner! On this page, you’ll find videos and information on how to follow along with our Sunday School curriculum from your home, on your phone, or wherever you are! Each month, we’ll post the weekly “Big Idea”, Bible stories, and learning videos for you to enjoy. If you plan on following along each week and would like the coloring pages that accompany each week’s Big Idea and a Spark Children's Bible to read the bible stories at home, please contact Chelsea Farniok at cfarniok@trin.org . Theme of the Month: Rise Up Grab your hiking boots and pitch a tent. It’s time to summit through the story of Jesus, who rose from death and gave us everything we need for our journey. This month, we’re learning about how the miracle of Jesus’ resurrection strengthens us and changes our relationships in the best way. Everyone will have a chance to put these ideas in their backpack to carry with them always: Jesus overcame death. Jesus connects us to each other. Jesus gives encouragement. We are stronger with Jesus. Memory Verse If you declare with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. — Romans 10:9 (NIV) Week 1 This week, we learn that Jesus rose up from the dead. The Big Idea Bible Story Mark 16:1-8 (Spark Bible, page 482) WEEK 1 LEARNING VIDEO Week 3 This week, we learn that Jesus helps his friends rise up when they’re feeling down. The Big Idea Bible Story John 21:1-17 WEEK 3 LEARNING VIDEO Week 2 This week, we learn that hope was rising up as Jesus appeared to his disciples. The Big Idea Bible Story John 20:19-31 (Spark Bible, page 492) WEEK 2 LEARNING VIDEO Week 4 This week, we learn that Jesus rises up to heaven but promises to always be with us. The Big Idea Bible Story Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:3-11 (Spark Bible, pages 496-499) WEEK 4 LEARNING VIDEO Questions about Children's Ministry? Contact Children's Ministry Coordinator, Chelsea Farniok at cfarniok@trin.org .

NEWSLETTER EXPLORE MINISTRIES SMALL GROUPS SERVE PRAYER NEWSLETTER PARTNERSHIPS Newsletter The Trinity Tidings is our monthly newsletter. Here you will find all of the latest happenings at Trinity as well as upcoming events. Check out past issues of our newsletter. November 2025 October 2025 September 2025 August 2025 June / July 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025

PRAYER EXPLORE MINISTRIES SMALL GROUPS SERVE PRAYER NEWSLETTER PARTNERSHIPS Living Faith in Daily Life Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your request be made known to God. Philippians 4:6 Weekly Prayer Gatherings Wednesdays at 12:30 pm We are a people of prayer and believe God does amazing things when we simply ask Him. You are invited to join us at Trinity on Wednesdays at 12:30 pm as we gather for an informal time of prayer for our congregation and community. Submit a Prayer Request Let us know how we can pray for you. Submitted by: Phone Number (Optional): Email Prayer Request: How would you like your request to be shared? I would like my prayer request shared during worship on Sunday morning. I would like my prayer request to remain private, shared only with the pastor. I would like the pastor to contact me. SUBMIT Your request will be held in the prayers of Trinity Lutheran Church this week. God Bless.

SERVE EXPLORE MINISTRIES SMALL GROUPS SERVE PRAYER NEWSLETTER PARTNERSHIPS Share in God's Love by Serving Others As followers of Jesus, we are called to serve! At Trinity, we invite you to answer this call to serve and put your faith into action with opportunities both inside and outside our walls. Explore the opportunities below to find ways you can live faithfully and change lives at Trinity and in our community. Serve at Church The church is a great place to serve. Trinity offers many opportunities to use the unique gifts, talents and abilities that God has given you to participate in worship and in the life of the church. Consider how you can help further the faith of our congregation through your involvement. When you're ready, complete the form below. Serve during worship as an usher, lector or communion assistant, sing or play in a choir or music group, be a part of the Altar Guild or bring the message of Christ to the youngest in our congregation with a Children's Moment. Reach out through grace and hospitality as a Sunday morning coffee server, help with funeral luncheons, visit members who are homebound as an Outreach Visitor or use your hands in service with the Apostles (light property maintenance) or the Heavenly Housekeepers (light cleaning projects). Share your talents of leadership as a Sunday School leader, Confirmation Huddle Guide, Bible Study leader or as a part of one of Trinity's Ministry Teams. Explore our website or view the Serve at Church form to learn more about the many service opportunities at Trinity. SERVE AT CHURCH Serve Locally Trinity Lutheran Church shares the love of Christ in Watertown and beyond through service and generosity. Through partnerships with many local organizations we find ways to reach out and make a difference in the lives of our neighbors. Learn more about these service opportunities below and find a way you might put your faith into action. Love INC Heartland is a neighbor helping neighbor organization designed to mobilize area churches to help meet the needs of their neighbors. Trinity supports Love INC Heartland by donating personal care items for their Fresh Start Program. These items are delivered to individuals and families in Watertown and in surrounding communities. Donations can be dropped off at Trinity's Donation Stations anytime. Visit www.loveincheartland.org to learn more. Watertown Friends For Life Food Shelf provides food and personal care items for people in the Watertown and surrounding communities. Through regular donations and holiday food drives, Trinity is able to help those in our own community who are struggling with food insecurity. Food shelf donations can be dropped off at Trinity's Donation Stations anytime. Visit www.watertownfoodshelf.com to learn more. Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota advocates and provides services for adoptive parents, children, homeless youth, people with disabilities and the elderly in Minnesota. These services seek to help all people live and work in the community with safety, dignity, and hope. Trinity offers service opportunities to support Lutheran Social Service throughout the year for adults, youth and families. Visit www.lssmn.org to learn more. Serve Globally As a part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), Trinity has the opportunity to serve globally. Through these global partnerships, we are empowered to reach out to our sisters and brothers around the world as we act as Christ’s hands and feet to those in need of God’s love. ELCA Global Mission helps grow the Lutheran church around the world. Your donations send missionaries and volunteers to work alongside our global companions, train leaders, plant new churches and grow existing ones. Global Mission Support for one week is $25. We invite and encourage you to sign up on the calendar in the back of the sanctuary for a week of support. You can donate online or drop off a check or cash at the church office. ELCA Good Gifts provides more than 50 different gift-giving options that grow the church, fight hunger and transform lives. These gifts include farm animals to help communities with sustainable food and income, health and medical supplies, and food security resources. These donations provide direct support for the church wide ministries of the ELCA around the world. Learn more at goodgifts.elca.org . ELCA Disaster Response brings God’s hope, healing and renewal to people whose lives have been disrupted by disasters in the United States and around the world. Visit www.elca.org for more information. Feed My Starving Children As a Christian non-profit organization, Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) is called to feed God’s starving children hungry in body and spirit. Meals are specially formulated for malnourished children and are packed by hand. They are then donated to FMSC food partners around the world, where kids are fed and lives are saved! Would you like to serve at Trinity? To learn more about any of the service opportunities listed here, please contact the church office at 952-955-1891 or trinityoffice@trin.org .

SMALL GROUPS EXPLORE MINISTRIES SMALL GROUPS SERVE PRAYER NEWSLETTER PARTNERSHIPS Making Connections Trinity has a variety of Small Groups that gather together around shared interests, common goals, and service projects. By getting together with others, relationships are built, life is shared, and faith grows. Below is a list of our current groups that gather. Take a look and see if there is a connection to be made! If contact information for a small group is not listed in the description below, please contact the church office at 952-955-1891 or trinityoffice@trin.org for more information. Trinity Quilting The Trinity Quilting Ministry gathers each Tuesday morning at 9:00 am in Nylunda Chapel. Handmade quilts are lovingly created throughout the year for many groups, including Love INC, the Friends for Life Foodshelf, various benefits and quilt auctions. Trinity’s graduating high school seniors and all who are baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church receive a quilt as a symbol of being wrapped in the warmth of God’s love. All are welcome to join this ministry on a weekly or drop in basis. Contact the church office to learn more about the quilting ministry at Trinity. OWLS (Older, Wiser Lutherans) Fellowship Group Trinity's OWLS (Older, Wiser Lutherans) Fellowship Group meets on the third Thursday of the month for a variety of activities and events to relax, socialize and enjoy Christian fellowship with one another. We are intentionally excluding an age minimum for this group. We will leave it up to you to determine if you fall into the “older” and/or “wiser” categories and invite all to attend these Lutheran fellowship gatherings. Visit our UPCOMING EVENTS page for details on OWLS gatherings. Apostles The Apostles are a group who are dedicated to sharing their time and talents to conquer light maintenance projects inside and outside the church building and the parsonage. A warm welcome is extended to anyone interested in lending a hand. There is always plenty to do! The Apostles meet at 8:30 am on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month in the Fellowship Hall. Heavenly Housekeepers Trinity's Heavenly Housekeepers meet every first Thursday of the month at 9:00 am to complete light housekeeping duties around the church to keep it looking great. Many hands make light work for all. Plus housekeeping with a group is much more fun than doing it on your own! Contact Eileen Nelson , 952-955-1491 to learn more about the Heavenly Housekeepers.

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WELCOME EXPLORE ABOUT TRINITY WHAT WE BELIEVE STAFF MEMBERSHIP LIFE EVENTS CONTACT About Trinity Lutheran Church Trinity Lutheran Church lives by the grace of God that brings change to our lives through faith in Christ. In short, we are about Faithful Living and Changing Lives. Trinity Lutheran is a vibrant and growing congregation with active participants from young families to retirees. We welcome all people to worship, pray, learn, and serve with us. Trinity has a long history of sharing the love of God in Christ Jesus in Watertown, Minnesota, and beyond. While we celebrate over 160 years of faithful ministry, our focus is on the present and the future. We give thanks for God's guidance and presence throughout the ages past and we celebrate His presence today, helping us to discern how and where we are to go forth into the world to be ambassadors of God's love, grace and forgiveness. TRINITY HISTORY Worship Schedule Sundays at 9:00 am Onsite & Online WORSHIP DETAILS ONLINE WORSHIP What to Expect We hope you feel at home at Trinity, whether you're joining us for the first time or have been a part of this church for a lifetime. Dress casually and come as you are. Each week, you will find relevant sermons that are grounded in scripture, fellowship, and connection as well as people eager to welcome you at Trinity. Children & Youth in Worship Children are welcomed warmly at Trinity. At each service, children are invited to find activities in our Coloring Corner and participate in our Children's Moment during the service. If preferred, a supervised Nursery room is available on Sundays in the Fellowship Hall. Youth in grades 6-12 also have many opportunities to participate in the life of the congregation. CHILDREN'S MINISTRY YOUTH MINISTRY Ministries at Trinity Trinity offers many opportunities for people to live out their faith in concrete ways every day of the week. It might be helping in worship on a Sunday morning, it might be working with youth on a Wednesday night, and it might be helping change light bulbs on a Monday afternoon. Learn more about all the ways God is calling you to live out your faith here at Trinity Lutheran Church! TRINITY MINISTRIES Find Us Trinity Lutheran Church 513 Madison Street SE Watertown, MN 55388

YOUTH CANOE TRIP EXPLORE YOUTH MINISTRY CONFIRMATION YOUTH GROUP BWCA CANOE TRIP SCHOLARSHIPS Boundary Waters Youth Canoe Trip For many years, Trinity has had a tradition of taking High School Youth to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in northern Minnesota every summer. These annual trips are led by competent adults and are designed to allow youth to experience the wild places of the earth. The ultimate goal is to help them open their hearts to God's great, green creation, as well as learn about the importance of caring for God's good earth when they return back home! The Boundary Waters youth canoe trip details and registration are typically available each spring. Check back here for more information as summer draws near.

TRINITY LEADERSHIP EXPLORE ABOUT TRINITY WHAT WE BELIEVE STAFF MEMBERSHIP LIFE EVENTS CONTACT Staff Pastor Paul Lutter Interim Pastor plutter@trin.org Gail Cassidy Financial Secretary gcassidy@trin.org Robyn Behrens Office & Communications Manager rbehrens@trin.org Joy Rundell Worship Accompanist Chelsea Farniok Children's Ministry Assistant cfarniok@trin.org Mary Jech Financial Administrator mjech@trin.org Hannah Rosholt Worship Choir Director hrosholt@trin.org Penny Koets Worship Band Leader Church Council Nancy Pickering, President Steve Boylan, Vice President Tammy Vraspir, Secretary Jim Sandquist, Treasurer Corky Ibeling Dave Kind Nick Neaton Ryan Ress Nancy Stello

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TRUNK-OR-TREAT EXPLORE CHILDREN'S MINISTRY BIBLE STUDIES MINISTRIES SMALL GROUPS Trinity Trunk-or-Treat Sunday, October 26 1:00 - 3:00 pm Trinity families, friends and neighbors are invited to “trunk-or-treat” from vehicle to vehicle in the Trinity parking lot. There will be treats, apple cider, bounce houses, and fun for all ages! Start decorating your vehicle and choosing your costumes for an afternoon of fun at Trinity! We'll need volunteers to: • decorate a trunk • help with various event activities • help setup / serve the food • help with clean up after the event • donate candy Note: 6th-8th grade Confirmation students can earn a "sermon note" for attending in costume and helping out with this event. :) VOLUNTEER FOR TRUNK-OR-TREAT Have questions about Trunk-or-Treat? Contact Stephanie Schmidt for more information.