What We Believe

As a member congregation of the ELCA, Trinity Lutheran Church confesses the Triune God — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. In our preaching and teaching we trust the Gospel as the power of God for the salvation of all who believe.

Our teaching or theology serves the proclamation and ministry of this faith. It does not have an answer for all questions, not even all religious questions. Teaching or theology prepares members to be witnesses in speech and in action of God’s rich mercy in Jesus Christ.

THE BASIS OF OUR BELIEFS
The ELCA’s official Confession of Faith identifies the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments (commonly called the Bible); the Apostles’, Nicene and Athanasian Creeds; and the Lutheran confessional writings in the Book of Concord as the basis for our teaching.

 
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
Lutherans believe that the Sacrament of Holy Communion is the true body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ under the bread and wine, instituted by Christ himself for us Christians to eat and to drink.  At Trinity Lutheran Church, all who wish to partake in Holy Communion during worship are welcome to do so at our altar.

 
OUR FAITH IN ACTION
Throughout the week ELCA members continue to live by faith, serving others freely and generously in all that they do because they trust God’s promise in the Gospel. In small groups and at sick beds, in private devotions and in daily work, this faith saturates all of life.

We at Trinity support equality and justice for all God's people. We condemn violent acts against God's people and those who perpetuate it. We pray for God's guidance in seeking justice and peace in the wake of the heinous events that continue to occur in the world today. We pray for our leaders and constituents that they will do justice in love. Jesus calls us to acts of peace and unity. 

And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. 

Micah: 6:8