Trinity Lutheran Church
1330 13th Street, Moline, IL
"Grow in God, Care in Christ, Serve in the Spirit"
Our Vision
We invite you to grow in faith, to seek Christ's healing, and to go out to transform the world by the power of the Holy Spirit. We are a dynamic, growing community that values creative worship, life-long learning, caring for the whole person, welcoming and serving others, and rejoicing in our unity in Christ.
Worship Times
Sunday Schedule: 9:00 am - Traditional Worship9:00 am - Learning Hour 10:00 am - Fellowship Time10:30 am - Contemporary Worship 10:30 am - Learning Hour11:45 am - LYGHT (Sr. Hi Lunch 'n Learn)
Sunday Schedule:
9:00 am - Traditional Worship
9:00 am - Learning Hour
10:00 am - Fellowship Time
10:30 am - Contemporary Worship
10:30 am - Learning Hour
11:45 am - LYGHT (Sr. Hi Lunch 'n Learn)
Join us
You are welcome at Trinity Lutheran Church. Now in its 99th year of ministry in Jesus' name, seekers and believers of all ages experience the Love of God in the Grace and Truth of Jesus Christ.Come and see! Catch the Spirit!
You are welcome at Trinity Lutheran Church. Now in its 99th year of ministry in Jesus' name, seekers and believers of all ages experience the Love of God in the Grace and Truth of Jesus Christ.
Come and see! Catch the Spirit!
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WE VALUE...
1. OUR UNITY IN CHRIST - "Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one" (John 17:11).
2. CREATIVE WORSHIP - "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength" (Deuteronomy 6:5).
3. LEARNING FOR ALL - "Take my yoke and learn from me, and you will find rest for your souls" (Matthew 11:29).
4. CARING FOR THE WHOLE PERSON - "For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me" (Matthew 25:35).
5. A DYNAMIC GROWING COMMUNITY - "...so that you may lead lives worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, as you bear fruit in every good work and as you grow in the knowledge of God" (Colossians 1:10).
6. SERVING OTHERS - "...just as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many" (Matthew 20:28).
7. WELCOMING PEOPLE - "So if you consider me your partner, welcome him as you would welcome me" (Philemon 17).
In a community of predominantly Swedish origin, the need for an English speaking Sunday School and worship service prompted the organization of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church on March 15, 1912. Services were first held on the third floor of the former State Savings Bank on the northwest corner of 5th Avenue and 15th Street in Moline with faculty and seminarians from the Augustana Theological Seminary, then located on the Augustana College Campus, serving the congregation. The Rev. Dr. Samuel M. Miller was called as Trinity's first pastor in 1913.
Growing rapidly, the young congregation soon needed a larger place to worship and purchased the old fire station, located at the west end of where the church now stands, in 1914 and renovated the building for its first permanent church home.
In the late teens Trinity began an outreach ministry to families in the rapidly growing Highland district on 23rd Avenue. Trinity members conducted Sunday School classes in individual family homes in the Highland area until Calvary Lutheran Church was established in 1919.
Following World War II new housing developments in the area of 12th Avenue and 41st Street once again prompted Trinity to become involved in a mission outreach. Faith Lutheran Church on 41st Street was begun in May, 1950.
In 1987, Trinity united with thousands of other Lutheran churches to form the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Trinity celebrated its 75th Anniversary in 1987. The art piece in the north entry was commissioned to commemorate this event.
Now in its fifth generation of faithful presence, Trinity through its members continues its active involvement with the children and staff of Ericsson School, mission activities in the Northern Illinois Synod and the Arusha Diocese in Tanzania, Blessed Beginnings Preschool, the Parish Nurse program, and many other forms of service and outreach in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The Trinity Visitor
Keeping current with all the news and upcoming events at Trinity is easy, especially for people like you who use the Internet. Just provide the Office with your e-mail address, and you will receive the weekly "Friday Notes" and the monthly "Trinity Visitor," in full color.
You may also read the latest issue of The Visitor by clicking here. (Requires Adobe Reader)
Listen to a recent Worship Service
We record one worship service each Sunday to deliver to homebound members on request. Click here to listen to a recent service. If you prefer just to hear the sermon, it is usually about 20 minutes into the recording.
Who we are
Blessed Beginnings Preschool
Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." - Matthew 19:14
"Train children in the right way, and when old, they will not stray." - Proverbs 22:6
Blessed Beginnings Preschool, a ministry of Trinity Lutheran Church, is excited to begin our 13th year of service! Call Mrs. Hayz at the preschool at 764-7220 for more information, to get an application or to schedule a visit!
Learning
LEARNING FOR CHILDREN - "Seasons of the Spirit" Sunday School is for preschool to 6th grade. This is a scripturally focused program that uses the reading for Sunday worship each week.
LEARNING FOR CONFIRMATION - 7th & 8th Grades.
LEARNING FOR SENIOR HIGH - LYGHT (Lutheran Youth in Gods Hands Today)
Amy and Brian Croegaert invite you on Sundays to worship with them or your family at 10:30 and then have lunch and learn in the Lounge until 1:00 p.m. Suggested donation: $3.00
LEARNING FOR ADULTS - All year 'round!
LEARNING IN THE LIBRARY
Wellness
Caring for each person's body, mind and spirit is key to our vision of mission in Jesus' Name. We are blessed with a wonderful Parish Nurse who promotes wholistic health through screenings, visitation of the hospitalized and homebound, and specialized programs for fitness and spiritual strengthening such as a chronic pain support group, prayer shawl ministry, yoga classes and walk-a-thons.
Member Care
Member Care supports Trinity members who are in need due to health problems or who are experiencing difficult and stressful times. These needs are met with compassion, support, care, and love plus cards and telephone calls of encouragement to members.
Areas in which we provide service and care are:
Cards
Food
Housekeeping
Military
Respite
Skilled Labor & Yard work
Special Events
Transportation
Special Scheduling Respite
Missions
Trinity is involved in helping, proclaiming, caring and sharing in this country and throughout all the world. Trinity lives its "Grow in God, Care in Christ, Share in the Spirit" mission statement through the development and implementation of global mission projects that benefit people all over the world.
Trinity members provide financial support for four missionary families in Tanzania and for the ELCA World Hunger Appeal, donates health kits to Lutheran World Relief and to Global Health Ministries, and supports a variety of other ways to make known God's Love in the Name of Jesus Christ.
Fellowship
Trinity provides ways for people of all ages to enjoy the company of friends in Christ. Besides the coffee time between Sunday worship services, there are men's breakfasts, a Supper Club, women's circles, L.I.F.E. (Living in Faith Everyday) for Senior High youth, and other groups that meet regularly for a variety of purposes.
Networking within the family of faith can lead to new friendships and opportunities for serving the Lord.
Music
Do you enjoy singing? Do you play an instrument? Want to grow your musical abilities? We invite you to join in any of the music ministries at Trinity!
Trinity Choir - Sing at the Traditional Worship Service (9 AM) every Sunday. Rehearsals on Wednesdays at 7:30 PM.
Trinity Praise Ensemble - Sing at the Contemporary Worship Service (10:30 AM) every Sunday.
Bell Choirs for all ages and Special Event Ensembles round out Trinity's rich musical program.
Social Action
Feeding the hungry, visiting prisoners, building and repairing homes, promoting better care of our natural resources, and helping the homeless -- these are some of the things we do at Trinity, because we believe that our Lord Jesus calls us to such activities.
We invite you to join us in applying the values we have come to know in Christ to the problems facing our community and the world.
Ministries
You and your family members can connect with the Trinity community of faith in many ways, both as volunteers and as care recipients. Belonging to the people of God, you can share in the abundant blessings of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Trinity Lutheran Church consists of many groups engaged in ministries of mind, body and spirit. In Worship, Learning, Wellness, Outreach and Fellowship, disciples of all ages "grow in God, care in Christ, and serve in the Spirit."
Calendar
Please contact the church office to reserve the date, time and room for your event or meeting at Trinity!
We Are Here For You!
1330 13th Street (corner 14th & 14th)
Moline, IL 61265
309-762-3624
office_trinitylutheranmoline.org
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