About Us

About Us

Our mission

At Trinity, we are dedicated to embodying the essence of our faith through welcoming all with open arms, just as Jesus did—generously, joyfully, and lovingly. Our commitment to living together in God’s love compels us to embrace forgiveness, transformation, and the healing of our world. Through sharing the joy of Jesus Christ, we cultivate an atmosphere of laughter, love, and celebration, recognizing that our imperfections are overshadowed by the divine gift of grace, making us vessels of God’s presence in our communities.

What we believe

Christianity is a religion based on the teachings and miracles of Jesus. It is living a Christian life because of Jesus Christ. We believe that Christians are called and empowered by the Holy Spirit to live our lives in service to the world. Through acts of love and justice, worship and witness, we share God’s boundless love with the world.

As members of the ELCA, we share with all Christians a worldwide community of faith. Through Christ, we are united with other Christians and we recognize a wide fellowship of churches. We work alongside them in ecumenical ministry and service, both in the United States and across the globe.

We hope this site offers you a window into Trinity Lutheran Church: who we are, what we believe, and how God brings us together as a welcoming faith community living together in God’s love to share the joy of Jesus Christ.

God promises to love steadfastly

God’s promise of steadfast love and mercy in Jesus opens us to a life of bold trust in God and joyful, generous service.

The Holy Spirit truly speaks to us

We believe that Christians are called and empowered by the Holy Spirit to live our lives in service to the world. 

We are part of a community

We share with all Christians a worldwide community of faith in Christ, and are united in a fellowship of churches. 

Reconciling In Christ welcoming statement

Trinity Lutheran – ELCA is a welcoming and inclusive church. We welcome believers, seekers, and the curious, regardless of religious background. We are Reconciling in Christ, which means we strive to ensure the welcome, inclusion, celebration, and advocacy for people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions; to work for racial equity and to commit to anti-racist work.

God makes no distinction based on race, ethnicity, immigration status, economic status, physical, mental, or developmental issues, or other life circumstances. God loves and welcomes all people. Therefore, we welcome all people to the life of Christ at Trinity.

A congregation of the ELCA

What is the ELCA?

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with about 4 million members in nearly 10,000 congregations across the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

We are the church that shares a living, daring confidence in God’s grace. For us, as the ELCA, this faith comes through the good news of Jesus Christ and gives us the freedom and the courage to wonder, discover, and boldly participate in what God is up to in the world.

Did you know?

"Lutheran" comes from following the teachings of Martin Luther

Luther was a German theologian who realized that there were significant differences between what he read in the Bible and the practices of the Roman Catholic church at that time. On October 31, 1517, he posted a challenge on the door of Wittenberg University, titled “95 Theses” (to debate 95 theological issues). His hope was that the church would reform its practice and preaching to be more consistent with the Word of God as contained in the Bible.

Our Clergy & Staff

PASTOR RICK REITEN

Senior Pastor

DEACON KATIE KLINE

Education & Family Ministries

DEANA ANDRIST

Office Administrator

AMANDA BACKSEN

Director of Communications & Volunteer Coordinator

BRENDA MOORE

Financial Manager

CLAIRE PICKEREL

AV Technician (She/They)

CARRIE HANSEN

Church Musician & Organist

TESSA ESPINOSA

Director of Chancel Choir

JILL HUNT

Director of Handbell Choir

CLINTON ELLERBE

Saturday Worship Leader

JENNIFER REEVE

Shared Children's Minister for TLC & SPE

TIFFANY KLIJEWSKI

Nursery Coordinator & Preschool Assistant

BRENDA HARJU

TLC Preschool Director & Lead Teacher

Our Council

ERIC JURGENSON

President

VICKI VOLBRECHT

Vice President

RENEE MIZE

Finance

REBECCA ROLAND

Secretary

CHERYL BACKSEN

Social & Eco Justice

KATHY GAUGER

Worship & Music

SHELLEY AUST

Faith Formation

CHERYL SMITH

Hospitality & Evangelism

STEVE DUGGAR

Property

Join us for one of our upcoming events

All are welcome to attend events at Trinity.

November 26, 2024

Poinsettias

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December 1, 2024

Reverse Advent Calendar Food Donations

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December 24, 2024

Christmas Eve Services 3pm & 5 pm

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December 8, 2024

Alternative Christmas Gift Fair

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December 3, 2024

Church Decorating for Advent/Christmas

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December 18, 2024

Mid Week Advent Worship & Soup Supper 12/18

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