Plan your visit

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Visiting a church for the first time can feel like a big step. Here's everything you need to know so you can walk in feeling at home.

Trinity's sanctuary with its stained glass windows

Sundays at 9:00 am

Worship lasts about an hour. Coffee Fellowship follows at 10:00 and the Adult Forum at 10:15.

511 S 5th Street

In the heart of St. Peter, three blocks west of Highway 169 at Mulberry Street.

Easy parking

Park in our lot and enter through the east doors. Our building is fully accessible.

What to expect

Ancient worship, warm welcome

Worship is the center of life at Trinity. It's where we gather as a community to learn about and praise God through Jesus Christ. Our services follow an ancient pattern shared by liturgical churches around the world: we gather, hear God's Word, share the meal, and are sent out to serve.

Scripture readings come from the Revised Common Lectionary, the same texts read that day in many Catholic, Episcopal, Presbyterian and Methodist churches. Music ranges from our pipe organ and choirs to handbells, brass and contemporary songs.

  • Come as you are. There's no dress code.
  • Everything you need is printed in the bulletin or on screen.
  • All the baptized are welcome at Holy Communion.
  • No pressure, no spotlight. Just a friendly hello.
Young people gathered in Trinity's Fellowship Hall

Bring the whole family

Kids are always welcome

We encourage families to worship together. The wiggles, giggles and occasional cries of little ones are welcome sounds at Trinity.

Prayground

At the back of the sanctuary: kids' tables for coloring and crafts, plus bins of toys, so children can stay close while the family worships.

Nursery

A nursery with plenty of toys, a private bathroom and a changing table.

Sunday School

Pre-K through 4th grade, 9:15 – 10:00 am, September through April.

JOY! Choir

2nd through 6th graders sing at Sunday services throughout the year.

Getting here

Directions

Turn west off Highway 169 at Mulberry Street, the courthouse stoplight (left if coming from Mankato, right if coming from Le Sueur). Go three blocks; we're the church on your left.

Address
511 S 5th Street, St. Peter, MN 56082
Parking
Our lot, then enter through the east doors
Access
Fully handicap accessible

Good questions

Frequently asked

What should I wear?
Whatever you're comfortable in. You'll see everything from jeans to Sunday best.
Can I receive Holy Communion?
Yes. All the baptized who hunger and thirst for God's love and forgiveness are welcome to receive the bread and wine. Communion is celebrated on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of the month and on many festival days.
What is ELCA?
Trinity is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States. We believe we are saved by God's grace through faith, freely given, and that in response we're called to love and serve our neighbors.
Who is welcome at Trinity?
Everyone. We welcome all into our church home without regard to race, nationality, socio-economic status, age, political views, mental or physical ability, marital status or sexual orientation, as full partners in our worship, sacraments, mission and service.
Can I watch online?
Yes. Sunday worship streams live on our Facebook page, and recent sermons and videos are posted there too.
How do I become a member?
We'd love to talk with you! Reach out to Pastor Scott at PastorScott@trinitystpeter.org or call the church office at 507-934-4786.
What if the weather is bad?
Cancellations are posted on our Facebook page and this website, and announced on KEYC TV and KNUJ-AM 860. See our weather policy.

Say hello

Want someone to look out for you on Sunday?

Let us know you're coming and we'll be glad to meet you at the door, show you around, and introduce you to Pastor Scott.