Welcome to

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
Brattleboro, VT

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 an ELCA congregation, more or less traditional but relaxed, and a Reconciling in Christ congregation.  No matter who your are, and no matter where you are in your walk of faith, you are invited to Trinity's communion table. 

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Worship time is 9:30 Sunday morning.  You can often find us worshiping in our beautiful outdoor chapel behind the church. We livestream Sunday service via Facebook and post an edited video of our service to YouTube and our website.  See link on the welcome page.  Our service can also be found BCTV, the local TV Station.

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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 lasts about an hour and Pastor Jon engages the congregation in question and answer style. Trinity's congregation sings, and explores all hymn styles from traditional to contemporary.  Hymn singing is accompanied by our musician playing keyboard or guitar. We also have a voice choir and instrumentalists.

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Children have a central place in worship. Child care is available for young children and children of all ages are encouraged to take part in the service. Pastor Jon and Phoebe, his sweet and funny puppet, engages children with a special children's sermon.

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We have Communion every Sunday. All are welcome at Trinity's communion table.  

After worship, we catch up with each other at coffee hour and share food (sometimes light sometimes elaborate) and a cup of coffee or juice.  We have a beautiful and modern kitchen for meal preparation.

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 beautiful rest room facilities in our building.  All are private and unisex.  One restroom is relatively handicapped accessible and includes a baby changing table.

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Handicap parking is available in the parking lot and easy access to a 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. 

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.