About Trinity

A people of faith, since 1892.

For more than a century, Trinity has been a church home in the heart of St. Peter: a community where every generation is invited to gather, grow and go.

Trinity youth and adults on a mission trip

Our mission

Trinity aspires to be a community of faith where people are invited to Gather joyfully into the presence of the Father, inspired to Grow into passionate disciples of Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit to Go out and serve the world.

Our vision

To be an inclusive, inter-generational, Spirit-filled worshipping community passionate about sharing the Gospel and inspiring faithful disciples of Christ to serve and mend God's creation.

Core values

What we hold dear

Nurturing Community

A congregational family that cares deeply for, nurtures and serves one another, welcoming all into our church home as full partners in worship, sacraments, mission and service.

Building Biblical Fluency

Holy Scripture is the foundational language of faith. We strive to give every one of God's children the chance to learn, to love and to live God's Word.

Engaging Worship

Worship has the highest priority at Trinity: vibrant preaching, full participation, and services that serve every generation.

Serving Others

Reaching beyond our walls to feed the hungry, work for justice and peace, and mend God's creation, knowing that in serving others we serve Jesus in disguise.

Living Our Faith

Taking Sunday words into Monday living: not simply members but disciples, empowered by the Holy Spirit given in Holy Baptism.

We welcome all into our church home, inclusive of all persons without regard to race, nationality, socio-economic status, age, political views, mental or physical ability, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Our story

134 years of God's faithfulness

Formerly First English Evangelical Lutheran Church, founded April 24, 1892.

1892
On April 24, First English Evangelical Lutheran Church is organized so English-language Lutheran services could be held “every Lord’s day morning.”
1893
The first Sunday School picnic at Lake Emily draws fully 200 people.
1895
At its first formal meeting, the congregation decides to build a church.
1896
The original church is completed for $4,000: 175 members, 61 confirmed, 140 in Sunday School.
1900
The new century begins with ringing bells. Trinity has 232 confirmed members and 200 in Sunday School.
1916
Women are given the vote in all church affairs, recorded at the time as “a progressive step.”
1932
The original church, enlarged and remodeled, is dedicated.
1936
The congregation takes the name Trinity Lutheran Church.
1943
Trinity is declared debt-free and the mortgage is burned, with 500 adult members.
1955
The parish hall is built.
1989
The present church is dedicated, after the old church is razed in 1988.
1998
A tornado strikes St. Peter. Trinity is damaged but left standing.
1999
Renovation and a new addition are completed. The “Lift the High Cross” campaign looks to the future; Trinity has 1,591 confirmed members.
2000
New altar and pulpit paraments, made by Evonne Wise as memorials, are dedicated.
2006
Trinity begins worshipping with Evangelical Lutheran Worship.
2008
Senior high youth create “The Kitchen,” a free community meal. AA and Al-Anon begin meeting at Trinity.
2013
Lutheran Social Services honors Trinity with the Servant of Christ Award.
2016
The building is refreshed, and the high school youth renovate the Youth Room.

“Resolved, that we here present do now organize ourselves into an English Evangelical Lutheran congregation…”From the founding resolution, April 24, 1892

Our staff

The people who serve with you

Pastoral care and counseling are available to all who have need. Please let the church office know of anyone hospitalized or wishing to receive communion at home.