Social Concerns
Throughout the year, Trinity participates in activities that focus on caring for those in our community who are in need. Regular events include:
BAT Meals: We serve a free dinner every Monday at 5:30 pm and a free breakfast every Saturday at 8:00 am. BAT stands for “Banquets at Trinity” and we began serving these meals in 2013 as a way to help homeless and low-income individuals and families in our community.
Food Collection Drives such as “Souper Bowl Sunday”, Lenten food bags and Thanksgiving baskets. The collected food is donated to the food pantries of Lutheran Social Services and Central City Lutheran Mission.
School Supply Project: Backpacks and school supplies are collected in the fall for students in the community. The backpacks filled with school supplies are distributed through Lutheran Social Services, Central City Lutheran Mission, and by teachers in our congregation.
Tree of Giving: At Christmas time, gifts of clothing, books, toys and household items are collected and given to families in need.
“Blessing Bag” of Food: Ziploc bags containing food and water are available at our church to be picked up and shared with homeless people in our community.
Shawl Ministry: Anyone interested in knitting or crocheting a shawl can join this group. Beginners are welcome and assistance is provided as needed. Completed shawls are given to individuals as tangible expressions of our love and prayers. Contact our church office to find out how to get involved.
Quilting Bee: Our quilting group meets on the first and third Saturdays of the month in Cooper-Burkhart House at 9:00 am. There’s more to do than sewing, and we need help with each of these tasks: cutting fabric, cutting batting, pinning layers, sewing and tying quilts. Everyone is welcome!
Every October, the quilts are displayed and prayed over during a worship service, then they are boxed up and shipped to Lutheran World Relief. They are distributed to refugees and disaster victims all over the world. To learn more about this program, go to https://lwr.org/quilts.
For more information on any of the above social outreach programs, please contact our church office.