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SUMMER MUSIC EXPLORE WORSHIP DETAILS ONLINE WORSHIP MUSIC BULLETINS WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS Share Your Musical Gifts This Summer! Whether you are an individual or part of a small group, we invite you to participate in special worship music at Trinity this summer. Check out some opportunties already on the calendar: Gospel Band Sunday, July 26 Bring some extra energy to our worship service by playing or singing with the Gospel Band. Whether you are an instrumentalist or a vocalist, this is a fun, collaborative way to share your musical talents. Contact Penny Koets if you are interested. Trinity's World's Smallest Marching Band Saturday, July 25 Grab your instrument and join the band in downtown Watertown! We are hitting the streets to represent Trinity in the annual Rails to Trails grand parade. It’s a high-energy, lighthearted way to bring some music to our wider community. Contact Jason Koets for details and to sign up to march with the band. Pick-Up Choir Sunday, August 16 No long-term rehearsal commitment required! Simply arrive early on Sunday morning to run through an anthem with the group, and then sing together during the worship service. It is the perfect opportunity for anyone who loves to sing but has a busy summer schedule. Contact Hannah Rosholt or Karla Keller to let us know you'll be there. Music Opportunities at Trinity If you are interested in participating in any of the choirs, bands or ensembles on a more regular basis, please contact Hannah Rosholt, Music Ministry Coordinator at rhosholt@trin.org or call the church office at 952-955-1891.

BULLETINS EXPLORE WORSHIP DETAILS ONLINE WORSHIP MUSIC BULLETINS WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS Worship Bulletins Click on the links below to view worship bulletins. Sunday, August 23, 2026 Sunday, August 16, 2026 Sunday, August 9, 2026 Sunday, August 2, 2026 Sunday, July 26, 2026 Sunday, July 19, 2026 Sunday, July 12, 2026 Sunday, July 5, 2026 Sunday, June 28, 2026 Sunday, June 21, 2026 Sunday, June 14, 2026

ADVENT & CHRISTMAS EXPLORE WORSHIP DETAILS ONLINE WORSHIP MUSIC BULLETINS WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS Advent at Trinity Advent is a time of anticipation as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus at Christmas. You are invited to worship with us on Sundays and Wednesdays during Advent and attend the various celebrations we have during this season. 2025 Advent Devotional Pick up Trinity’s Advent devotional and join us in exploring this year’s theme, “The Power of Yes!”—the faithful yeses spoken by people in the Christmas story and the power your own yes can hold. This simple daily practice of scripture, prayer, and reflection can help you pause amid the holiday rush. Printed copies are available in the Narthex and at the Welcome Center, or download a digital version by clicking the button below. 2025 ADVENT DEVOTIONAL BOOK Worship Advent Midweek Services Wednesdays, December 3, 10, 17 Meal from 5:30 - 6:30 pm Worship at 7:00 pm Join us each Wednesday evening in Advent for a light meal served by the Trinity youth in the Fellowship Hall, followed by a “Holden Evening Prayer” worship service. Children’s Christmas Service Sunday, December 21 9:00 am Our Sunday School children will be leading worship this Sunday. Join us for a special service as our youngest members share the story of Christ's birth through song and celebration! Christmas Eve Candlelight Services Wednesday, December 24 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm On Christmas Eve, we will be singing classic Christmas carols, listening to familiar readings, and lighting Christmas candles. Communion will be offered at both Christmas Eve services. Please join us at worship on this most holy day! Events Saint Lucia Tea Open House Saturday, December 13 10:00 am - 12:00 pm The Swedish festival of Saint Lucia is a celebration of light, a symbol of hope and peace for the Christmas season. All are invited to celebrate with music, candles, and traditional Scandinavian treats at this community event. LEARN MORE ABOUT SAINT LUCIA Christmas Extravaganza Family Event Sunday, December 21 10:00 am Following the Children's Christmas worship service, families are invited to our annual Christmas Extravaganza! Join us for a joyful time of games, crafts, yummy treats, and hot cocoa. It’s a wonderful opportunity for families to connect, celebrate, and make special memories together. Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and get ready for a celebration full of laughter, love, and Christmas cheer.

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.

SUNDAY SCHOOL EXPLORE CHILDREN'S MINISTRY BAPTISM SUNDAY SCHOOL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL FIRST COMMUNION Sunday School 3 years old – 5th grade Sunday School begins September 13! Sundays, 10:00-10:45 am SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION Who: Children who are 3 years old (by 9/1/2026) - Grade 5 (2026-2027 school year) Where: Trinity Lutheran Church When: Sunday mornings Time: 10:00 - 10:45 am Suggested Donation: $20 per child, $50 max/family Sunday School begins at 10:00 am, just after our church service. Children will be placed in a Sunday School classroom by age. (Preschool, Kindergarten-1st Grade, 2nd-3rd Grade, 4th-5th Grade). In each lesson, they’ll hear the featured Bible Story, watch a short learning video, explaining the Bible Story in modern, easy-to-understand language, explore the Big Idea with a game or activity, and sing songs of praise. Interested in Helping? Our Sunday School lessons are led by a rotation of wonderful parent volunteers. Each group has a lead volunteer and a helper for the week. We can always use more volunteers, so contact Chelsea if you’re interested in helping. Questions about Sunday School? Contact Children's Ministry Coordinator, Chelsea Farniok at cfarniok@trin.org .

PAINT & SIP EVENT EXPLORE ADULT MINISTRY BIBLE STUDIES MINISTRIES SMALL GROUPS Paint & Sip Event Thursday, November 14 7:00 - 9:00 pm Trinity Fellowship Hall Join us for a Paint & Sip event that promises fun and creativity for all—no painting experience necessary ! Enjoy a glass of wine and refreshments as you unleash your creativity. Local artist Emily Victory will provide step-by-step guidance, making it easy for you to create your very own masterpiece. All art supplies are included, so just bring yourself and a friend for a night filled with painting, socializing, and connecting. This 21+ event is the perfect way to unwind and tap into your artistic side. Social Hour begins at 6:45 pm. Registration for this event has closed. If you have already registered, but still need to pay, please PAY ONLINE or drop off cash or check to the church office. Questions? Please contact the church office at 952-955-1891 or trinityoffice@trin.org .

ANNUAL REPORT EXPLORE ABOUT TRINITY WHAT WE BELIEVE STAFF MEMBERSHIP LIFE EVENTS CONTACT Annual Congregational Meeting Thank you to those who attended Trinity's Annual Congregational Meeting on January 25. Together, we celebrated where God led us in 2025 and we made plans for the year ahead. We approved the Spending Plan for 2026 and new members were elected to the Church Council and other church committees. Below you will find Trinity's 2025 Annual Report. If you have any questions, please contact the church office at trinityoffice@trin.org or 952-955-1891. Trinity Lutheran Church 2025 Annual Report Constitutional Updates In the link below are the two changes to the Trinity Lutheran Church Constitution that were approved by a congregational vote at the Annual Meeting on January 26, 2025. These amendments were ratified at the 2026 Annual Meeting. CONSTITUTIONAL UPDATES

FIRST COMMUNION EXPLORE CHILDREN'S MINISTRY BAPTISM SUNDAY SCHOOL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL FIRST COMMUNION First Communion 5th Grade Everyone is welcome at God's table of grace! Holy Communion is where we gather around the table to receive the body and blood of Christ through the bread and wine of this holy meal. Each year, a family-centered workshop to prepare our Fifth Graders for the reception of their first communion is offered. We teach them the basics of this Holy Meal, and how it is truly given for you for the forgiveness of sins and the new life that follows. Questions about First Communion? Contact Children's Ministry Coordinator, Chelsea Farniok at cfarniok@trin.org .

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.

CONFIRMATION EXPLORE YOUTH MINISTRY CONFIRMATION YOUTH GROUP SCHOLARSHIPS Confirmation at Trinity Grades 6 - 8 The Confirmation program at Trinity Lutheran Church begins as students enter 6th grade and concludes with the Affirmation of Baptism in the fall of 9th grade. Our hope is that, with the support of the students' families and the whole Trinity faith community, students deepen their relationships with God, ask insightful questions, and participate in fruitful discussion together during Confirmation. Confirmation is a time for young people to connect with peers and adults in a way that supports their spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Confirmation is a time for young people to grow in Christ, learn about God’s love, and encounter the Holy Spirit. Small group ministry is at the heart of Confirmation. In these safe and relational spaces called "Huddles", students dive into questions of faith with their "Huddle Guides" and talk about how their faith is lived out at home, in school, at church, and around the community. Engaging in discussions that lift up the importance of loving ourselves and our neighbors with grace and openness is woven into the fabric of this important ministry. Confirmation Program Important Dates: 9th Grade Confirmation Orientation Meeting Wednesday, September 16 6:30 pm Fellowship Hall 6th - 8th Grade Confirmation Orientation Meeting Wednesday, September 23 6:30 pm Fellowship Hall Confirmation Classes for 6th - 8th Grade Begin Wednesday, September 30 6:30 - 7:30 pm Affirmation of Baptism / Rite of Confirmation (9th Grade) Sunday, October 11, 2026 More details will be sent by email to families with confirmation students soon. Questions about Confirmation? Contact the church office at trinityoffice@trin.org .

MISSION SUPPORT EXPLORE WAYS TO GIVE GIVE ONLINE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TRINITY FOUNDATION MISSION SUPPORT ELCA Missionaries Rev. Andrew & Meredith Ronnevik Serving in Papua New Guinea Andrew teaches at Martin Luther Seminary in the city of Lae, helping to prepare new pastors and church leaders. Meredith works in a part-time capacity, contributing to projects prioritized by the Lutheran church in Papua New Guinea. Children: Beatrice (Bea) & Hans Support our ELCA Missionaries You can sign up to support Rev. Andrew & Meredith Ronnevik by adding your name on the calendar at the Trinity Welcome Center and placing cash or a check in the offering plate on Sundays or give directly to the church office. You can also give on Trinity's Online Giving page under 'Special Gifts'. GIVE ONLINE A $25 donation supporting our ELCA missionaries is a great gift for a birthday or anniversary or a meaningful way to remember or honor a loved one.