Vision
Our mission is to grow in faith and discipleship, share the Good News of Jesus through word and deed, love others as Christ loves us, and celebrate life in Christ through worship, sacraments and service.
Mission
We are a community of believers who come together in:
✞ Worship to be transformed by the presence of Jesus Christ in and through God's gift of Word and Sacrament.
✞ Christian Education to deepen our faith and strengthen us in faithful service, trusting in the creative activity of the Holy Spirit.
✞ Friendship to celebrate our unity in Christ and sustain and nurture each other as we journey with Him in our day-to-day lives.
✞ Stewardship to gratefully use the time, talents and possessions we have been given in furthering God's mission in response to Jesus' call and the leading of the Holy Spirit.
✞ Evangelism to share the Jesus story so that others may come to know God's reconciling grace and the peace, joy and hope that his divine grace gives.
✞ Social Ministry to respond to the spiritual, mental and physical needs of our neighbors and advocate for the poor, hungry and vulnerable peoples of the world
Staff
Pr. Gretchen Ierien is a native of Blair, Nebraska. She comes to us after previous calls in both Fertile and Moorhead, MN. Gretchen loves to garden and being involved in community activities that bring people together. Besides gardening, you will often find Pr. Gretchen engaged in contemplative faith practices, reading, performing music, and enjoying life with her husband Bob, two step-children Rachel and Megan, Lizzy the dog, and Suki the very precocious Siamese cat.
Paul "P.J." Copenhaver, Minister of Music, Choir Director and Cantor
Heather Buffington, Bell Choir Director
James Biever, Organist.
Brenda Galbraith, Office Administration: Brenda's main tasks include editing of Holy Trinity’s newsletter, keeping the church's computer data base system up-to-date with membership changes (address, phone, additions, removals, etc.), oversee offering envelope system, oversee weekly offerings and contributions, and sending out yearly contribution statements.
Natasha Yiengst, Office Administration: Natasha is that pleasant voice that says, “Trinity Lutheran Church, "Natasha speaking” when you call the church office, the one that offers assistance when you need. She oversees the making and compiling of all bulletins, ordering of supplies to keep this place running smoothly. Have a question, need a contact, or even just a smile, stop in and see her.
Our Building Maintenance Team and Sextons
Jim Logan Nancy Miller Janice Phillips