Adult Forum - May 4
2025-05-04 09:00 - 10:00 UTC
Adult Forum features presentations and discussions on a wide range of topics and issues that affect the church and its members.
May 4: As it celebrates its 50 Anniversary, Catherine Bucholz from the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado will update us on how the Foundation helps donors achieve their charitable goals.

Tamale Sale for La Fondita Latina
2025-05-06 13:30 - 2025-05-11 14:00
Tamale Sale for La Fondita Latina La Fondita Latina is on the verge of opening its immigrant-owned restaurant at 128 W. Laurel in Fort Collins. However, they are still working on some remodeling before they can open.
The 301 Faith Partners Immigration Task Force and Joint Social & Eco Justice is helping by sponsoring A TAMALE SALE of La Fondita’s delicious tamales. These are the same tamales as those served after our October Joint Worship Service.
Tamale Orders through Sunday, May 11 Four types of tamales are available: pork, chicken, poblano-cheese, vegetable. Price is $15 for an order of 6 tamales. The deadline to order is Sunday, May 11. Payment is due at time of order.

Online: You can place online orders HERE.

OR

In-Person: order in person with payment by check made out to “Maria Gonzalez/La Fondita” on Sunday, May 11 from 10 am -2 pm in the Fellowship Hall.

Tamale Pickup Sunday, May 18 In the Fellowship Hall from 10 am-2 pm.

Adult Forum - May 11
2025-05-11 09:00 - 10:00
Adult Forum features presentations and discussions on a wide range of topics and issues that affect the church and its members.
May 11: We will hear from Trees, Water, People as they continue their mission in spite of cuts in government funding.

Adult Forum - May 25
2025-05-11 09:00 - 10:00
Adult Forum features presentations and discussions on a wide range of topics and issues that affect the church and its members.
May 25: We will hear from Trinity’s 2025 Confirmation students

Habitat For Humanity Faith Builders Luncheon
2025-05-15 11:30 - 13:00
The annual Habitat For Humanity Faith Builders Luncheon will be Thursday, May 15, from 11:30 am-1 pm, at first United Methodist Church in Ft. Collins. This event is the kick-off event for HH’s fundraising to support two families in 2025 to build their new homes. Last year, the Faith Partners (Trinity and St. Paul being two of twenty Ft. Collins churches) supported two families, Luis and and Elida, and Marshall, in building their homes. Their homes are well underway. This year, we are gearing up to help two new families reach their dream of a new home.
The luncheon is free and catered by Austin’s so the food will be delicious. Steph Dugger and Jo Anne Gearhart are hoping to have you as their guests at the luncheon. You will learn more about HH’s work here in Ft. Collins. You will have an opportunity to donate but it is your choice to do so. If you are interested in attending this informative and inspirational luncheon, please contact Steph Dugger or Jo Anne Gearhart as soon as possible. Our deadline is May 1. We can take as many as twelve people so let us know soon!

Graduate Recognition
2025-05-17 08:00 - 2025-05-18 17:00
Join us at worship services the weekend of May 17 & 18 to bless our graduates. We will celebrate this milestone in worship as we surround our gradates with support and prayer. If you have a graduate, please email Amanda their name, picture, where they are graduating from, along with a very BRIEF statement of what they will be doing in the future, before Sunday, May 11!!

BBQ & Bluegrass 2025
2025-06-01 15:00 - 19:00
BBQ & Bluegrass 2025 Join the Sky Ranch Community at Trinity Lutheran for the Annual BBQ & Bluegrass on Sunday, June 1 from 3-7 pm. There will be live music, yard games, bounce house, and delicious BBQ and Desserts! For this event we need approximately 25 (9×13) pan of bars, brownies, or cookies, basically, a handheld dessert option. Note, we need some gluten free options as well. Sign up to bring desserts HERE!
Interested in attending? This event is not just about delicious food and bluegrass music (Jerusalem Road), but about building a stronger community and making a difference. The Sky Ranch family, unite to support our mission of bringing the camp experience to all, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to create lasting memories and friendships.
Tickets available at the door $15/person for ages 4 and up. New this year is Bingo ($15 to donate for a board).

VBS
2025-06-09 09:00 - 2025-06-12 12:00
VBS Save the date for Set Sail June 9-12 from 9am-12! Come aboard ~ as we set sail on a new adventure! An ocean cruise is perfect for relaxing, having fun, and making new memories. When we embark on a journey like this, we can trust the captain to lead us toward our destination and we can trust God in the same way! Kids PreK-5th will develop a deeper understanding of how to follow Jesus when they learn God shows us how to love others, gives us gifts to serve others, prepares us to share the good news, and loves spending time with us! Register HERE from April 13-May 26!

Habitat Build Day
2025-06-12 08:00 - 15:00
Habitat for Humanity The 301 Faith Partners helps to support Habitat for Humanity as they build safe, secure, and affordable homes in the community. Our next Habitat Build Day is Thursday, June 12 from 8 am-3ish pm. No experience or skills needed. Contact Jo Anne Gearhart or Steph Dugger to volunteer/sign up.

Habitat For Humanity Bless & Sign the Studs
2025-06-17 16:00 - 17:00
Bless the Home & Sign the Studs on Tuesday, June 17 from 4-5 pm at Harmony Cottages. Join us to write prayers, blessings, and well-wishes on the studs of Ashley and Morgan and Brain’s future homes.

Summer Outdoor Worship - July 6
2025-07-06 10:30 - 11:30
Sundays – Worship will be indoors as usual – EXCEPT Sundays July 6, August 3, & August 31 – when worship will be outdoors on the lawn behind the fellowship hall. Bring your lawn chair and a sun hat and join in worship at 10:30 am!

Summer Outdoor Worship - August 6
2025-08-03 10:30 - 11:30
Sundays – Worship will be indoors as usual – EXCEPT Sundays June 1, July 6, August 3, & August 31 – when worship will be outdoors on the lawn behind the fellowship hall. Bring your lawn chair and a sun hat and join in worship at 10:30 am!

Small Group Ministry Launch August 16
2025-08-16 18:00 - 18:30 | Fellowship Hall, 301 East Stuart Stret, Fort Collins, CO, 80525
We enter our 3rd year of churchwide intentional small groups at Trinity, and finding ways to ‘Pray, Connect, and Serve’ together. From Golf to High School; Choir to Garden; Bible Study to Books – there is a place for you. The value of these groups is more than we can articulate. If you have never joined a small group, this is the year to try. Find one interesting group and see how God working in and through this ministry. Come to the Fellowship Hall after Worship August 16 & 17 and see what Small Group might appeal to you. If you have any questions, please reach out to Pastor Rick.

Small Group Ministry Launch August 17
2025-08-17 11:30 - 12:15 | Fellowship Hall, 301 East Stuart Stret, Fort Collins, CO, 80525

Summer Outdoor Worship - August 31
2025-08-31 10:30 - 11:30

Men's Breakfast September 2
2025-09-02 07:30 - 09:00 | Breakfast Club 121 W Monroe Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80525, 121 W Monroe Dr, Fort Collins, CO, 80525
Men’s Breakfast All men are welcome to join at the Breakfast Club (Ft. Collins) for discussion and fellowship on the 1st Tuesday (September 2) at 7:30 am.

Adult Forum Sept 7
2025-09-07 09:00 - 10:00
Adult Forum at 9 am in Room 2 (down the East Hallway) or via Zoom HERE.
September 7: Steve Backsen and Stephen Zink will discuss Trinity’s 2025 Stewardship Campaign

Rally Day
2025-09-07 09:00 - 11:00
Rally Day
Rally Day Kick Off is Sunday, September 7! Come celebrate the start of a new year! Things to look forward to: Education start back up at 9 am, Worship 10:30 am, Equal Exchange cupboard will be open (as usual).

Adult Forum Sept 14
2025-09-14 09:00 - 10:00
Adult Forum at 9 am in Room 2 (down the East Hallway) or via Zoom HERE.
September 14: Tasha Barron will discuss her powerful mission trip experience of connecting deeply with the people and culture of Belize, while also growing in her relationship with Christ

Organ Concert, an Afternoon of Splendor!
2025-09-14 15:00 - 16:30 | Sanctuary, 301 East Stuart Street, Fort Collins, CO, 80525
Experience the power and beauty of our magnificent organ as it comes to life in the hands of our gifted 301 Faith Partner musicians, featuring renowned organist Dr. Joel Bacon on Sunday, September 14 at 3 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church (301 E. Stuart Street). This is a FREE concert. Help us spread the word and invite everyone you know! Let the soaring melodies and rich harmonies inspire your spirit.

Pub Theology Sept. 18
2025-09-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Stodgy Brewery, 1802 Laporte Ave, Fort Collins, CO, 80521
Pub Theology V.3 OPEN Group (all are welcome) will meet on the 3rd Thursday September 18 at 5:30 pm.
the ol o gy [ thē-ˈä-lə-jē ] noun
: the study of religious faith, practice, and experience
especially the study of God and of God’s relation to the world

Saddle up for PubTheo v3! In past sessions, we’ve explored What Christianity is Not, Holy Envy, and Bonhoeffer for Armchair Theologians. This time, we’ll explore a variety of texts that might help us navigate these divisive times with grace and (hopefully) a bit of peace. We’ll make use of a private meeting room at Stodgy Brewery (1802 Laporte Ave) to discuss how we live out our relationship with God and support each other along the way. We hope you can join us!

Adult Forum Sept 21
2025-09-21 09:00 - 10:00
Adult Forum at 9 am in Room 2 (down the East Hallway) or via Zoom HERE.
September 21: We will hear reports from the 2025 Rocky Mountain Synod assembly and 2025 ELCA Triennial national assembly

Oktoberfest Fundraiser for Habitat
2025-09-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Fellowship Hall, 301 East Stuart Stret, Fort Collins, CO, 80525
The 301 Faith Partners at Trinity Lutheran Church are excited to host the 3rd Annual Oktoberfest Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity! This event is on Saturday, September 27 from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. There will be beer, brats, sides, Oktoberfest music, and a drawing from each table for winning a free beer stein! And together, we team up and raise money towards one of our social justice areas- Habitat for Humanity. We will hear about the latest progress of home building for families that are approved to own their own home here in Fort Collins! Hear from the newly chosen families of their joy who actually help to build their homes. Sign Up Genius link coming soon.

Adult Forum Sept 28
2025-09-28 09:00 - 10:00
Adult Forum at 9 am in Room 2 (down the East Hallway) or via Zoom HERE.
September 28: Emily Moore, a Trinity member and art historian at CSU, will lead a discussion on shifting representations of Jesus in art history.

Quilters Small Group Every Friday
2025-10-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-10 10:00 - 12:00
301 Quilters meets Fridays from 10 am-12 pm in Room 2. We’ve come to another year’s end of the 301 Quilters. That means we will gather all the quilts that have been made in the past 12 months into the sanctuary. As part of the joint service on Sunday October 19 we will bless those quilts before they are delivered to Denver and then on to Minnesota and then across the globe. Please join us for this special service. AND THEN…The following weekend Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26, we invite you to join an old-fashioned quilting bee in the fellowship hall after each service. Well, it will actually be a new-fashioned tying bee. We’ll have a couple of quilts ready for you to help us tie them. We’ll have the needles threaded and you just make a loop and tie a knot. It’s simple and fun.

Adult Forum Oct 5
2025-10-05 09:00 - 10:00
Adult Forum at 9 am in Room 2 (down the East Hallway) or via Zoom HERE.
October 5: We will watch and discuss a portion of a video titled “Faith and Climate Change-Talking with the Five Major Faiths” part of the world-wide Season of Creation.
October 12: Tim Snyder will lead a discussion of the new ELCA social statement “Faith and Civic Life”, as well as 2025 voter guides, and faith-based advocacy opportunities through our national, regional and local church bodies.
October 19: ADVENTURES IN WONDER-LAND This 301 Faith Community Adult Forum will be convened in Room 2 by Jane Reina, Florian Hild, and James Gearhart around Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s “thin tradition of a theology of the cross” which challenges us to wonder together about everything, including ‘who is Christ for us today’, who are we, and what’s moved our own faith journey needles, etc.
October 26: BAD RELIGION Bad Religion not only prompted both Luther and Bonhoeffer to call out their church, but also that which prompts us to consider Luther’s notion that ‘the church’ needs to be always reforming and always adapting to the truths of its contemporary context. Discussion led by James Gearhart and Kevin Mabry.

JOY (Just Older Youth) Luncheon
2025-10-06 12:00 - 13:30
JOY (Just Older Youth) delights in welcoming all older adults and those young at heart to join for their next luncheon on Monday, October 6 at 12 pm for a time to gather and connect. Lunch will be Italian themed with a price of $15. To adequately prepare, RSVPs are needed no later than Wednesday, October 1 to Amanda or HERE. You can pay day of via check/cash on Online.

Adult Forum Oct 12
2025-10-12 09:00 - 10:00

Birdhouse Building for Habitat Small Group
2025-10-14 16:30 - 18:00
Birdhouses Join us on the 2nd Tuesday (October 14) at 4:30 pm in Room 2 to build and decorate bird houses and feeders to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity. Ages 8 and up invited!
