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Trinity English Lutheran Church: Faith, Fellowship, and Community
Trinity English Lutheran Church is a welcoming and inclusive faith community dedicated to living out God's love for all people. Founded on the belief that everyone deserves dignity, safety, and belonging, we strive to embody Jesus' teachings through worship, service, and fellowship. Our congregation embraces diversity in age, background, and perspective, creating a space where individuals can explore faith, build relationships, and contribute to meaningful community impact.Through traditional worship services, family ministries, and outreach programs, we work to address local needs while fostering spiritual growth. Our commitment to social justice and neighborly care drives initiatives like community dinners, street outreach, and volunteer opportunities that extend God's grace beyond our walls. With a history rooted in downtown Fort Wayne, we remain actively engaged in building partnerships that reflect God's vision for a compassionate world.
Services
Worship Services
Family Ministry
Outreach Programs
Music Ministry
Volunteer Opportunities
Community Dinners
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Waffle Church
Open Doors Ministry
Youth Programs
Highlights and features
- We offer inclusive worship services welcoming all ages and backgrounds
- Our family ministries nurture faith development for children and adults
- Community outreach programs address local needs through practical service
- Volunteer opportunities engage members in meaningful acts of compassion
- We practice radical hospitality grounded in Lutheran theological tradition
What people say
Inclusive community
Engaging worship
Active outreach
Family-friendly
Welcoming environment
Services
Worship Services
Traditional Lutheran worship experiences with weekly communion, scripture readings, and liturgical music. Services feature both contemporary and historic elements, lasting approximately one hour. Offered in-person and via livestream for accessibility.
Family Ministry
Faith formation opportunities for families with children ages newborn through grade 5. Includes Sunday school, nursery care, and intergenerational activities that help children experience God's love through stories, crafts, and worship participation.
Community Outreach
Practical service initiatives addressing local needs through meal programs, street outreach, and care packages. Volunteers serve weekly community dinners, prepare blessing bags, and deliver altar flowers to congregation members in need.
Volunteer Opportunities
Engagement pathways for all ages through worship assistance, event planning, and community service projects. Includes roles like communion assistants, event coordinators, and outreach volunteers working to embody Christ's mission.
Open Doors Ministry
Public access to sanctuary space for prayer and reflection during designated hours. Provides a peaceful environment for personal meditation, offering spiritual respite in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne.
People
Deacon Mary Lasits
Deacon
Serves as spiritual leader and community connector at Trinity English Lutheran Church. Coordinates outreach initiatives and leads educational programs that help members deepen their faith through service and study.
Questions
What should I expect during a worship service?
Traditional Lutheran liturgy with weekly communion, hymns, scripture readings, and a sermon. Services last about an hour with both contemporary and historic elements.
Are children welcome at worship services?
Absolutely! Children participate in age-appropriate activities during Sunday school and are encouraged to attend worship with their families.
What community service opportunities are available?
We offer meal programs, street outreach, prayer shawl ministry, and volunteer teams serving both church operations and neighborhood needs.
How can I get involved with the church?
Join worship services, participate in educational programs, volunteer for service teams, or attend community events like Waffle Church.
What are the church's core values?
Radical hospitality, social justice, intergenerational community, and practical service grounded in Lutheran theological tradition.
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