Trinity Lutheran Church Brattleboro

ABOUT US

THE SMALL CHURCH WITH A BIG HEART

OUR VISION

Because a Church is not the building, but is its people! We welcome one another as Christ has welcomed us. Trinity is a Reconciling in Christ congregation. We welcome you just as you are. You have a place here!

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Jesus is Lord and Savior
Forgiveness changes everything
All are welcome
Others come first
All gifts and talents are valued and accepted.

OUR COMMUNITY

Trinity is a congregation rich in diversity, welcoming people of all ages, vocations, religious upbringing, ethnic background, marital status, sexual orientation, opinions, outlooks, and talents. Although some of us have worshiped here all their lives, many of us come from differing experiences and find ourselves drawn by a bond stemming from our mutual love of Jesus Christ.

FIND YOUR FAITH

Trinity Lutheran Church is housed in a very traditional building. Our sanctuary is a beautiful example of typical Swedish church architecture. 

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We usually worship at 10:30 every Sunday morning. Unless it's summer...then the worship time changes to 9:30...and you can often find us worshiping in our outdoor chapel behind the church. During the coronavirus stay home time we're offering a weekly message via youtube. See link on the welcome page.

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We gather to experience God's grace. We hear that grace as the stories of the Bible are interpreted in light of current events and applied to daily living. We taste grace in the bread and wine of Holy Communion. We touch grace in the gestures of welcome from the people gathered together.

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Our worship service is liturgical, and lasts  about an hour and ten or fifteen minutes. Hymn singing is accompanied by our musician playing keyboard. We also have a voice choir and instrumentalists.

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Children have a central place in worship. Although nursery care is available, children of all ages are encouraged to take part in the service. Pastor Randy invites children to reflect on the readings in a special children's sermon.

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We have Communion every Sunday. All who have been baptized are welcome to the Lord's Table for Communion.

After worship, we catch up with each other over snacks and a cup of coffee or juice. From 9 to 10 during the school year, we have an education hour with Sunday School and a Forum for adults.

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We have three small rest room facilites in our building. One is downstairs, just off the Pine Room. The other two are on the main level near the church office. All are private and unisex. The downstairs restroom is relatively handicapped accessible and includes a baby changing table.

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Signs direct you from the street and parking lot to Trinity's Handicap-access elevator. Ring the bell and someone will bring the elevator down to assist you!

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By the way, there is no 'dress code' here, so come dressed any way that makes you feel comfortable. You don't need to bring anything with you. Everything you need for the service is provided in the worship bulletin. If we're worshipping outdoors and you prefer your lawn chair to our folding chairs, feel free to bring it.

MINISTRIES & CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Here at Trinity, we believe that being a Christian is not about memorizing a bunch of information or learning how to follow the rules. It is about learning to be faithful and discerning in a complex world. Our Christian Formation program helps children, youth, and adults cultivate a way of life that values caring for those in need, taking responsibility for God’s world, curiosity, wonderment, and deepening our relationship with God.

OUTREACH TO OTHERS

Under the umbrella agency known as Groundworks Collaborative, many programs such as the Groundworks Shelter, Groundworks Drop-In Center, Brattleboro’s Seasonal Overflow Shelter, Foodworks and services for those on SSI or SSDI are offered for those in need. Trinity helps to stock the center's shelves with weekly food donations.