Small Group Ministry Launch August 16
2025-08-16 18:00 - 18:30 UTC | 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
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!

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, 2025-10-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-24 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!

Pub Theology Small Group
2025-10-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Stodgy Brewery, 1802 Laporte Ave, Fort Collins, CO, 80521
Pub Theology V.3 will meet Thursday October 16 at 5:30 pm at Stodgy Brewing, 1802 Laporte Ave. We will explore a variety of texts and discuss how we live out our relationship with God and support each other along the way.

Habitat For Humanity Build Date
2025-10-18 08:00 - 15:00
Habitat for Humanity The 301 FP helps to support Habitat for Humanity as they build safe, secure, and affordable homes in the community. Our next Habitat Build Day is Saturday, October 18 from
8 am-3ish pm. No experience or skills needed. Contact Steph Dugger to volunteer/sign up.

Adult Forum Oct 19
2025-10-19 09:00 - 10:00

301 Faith Partners Shared Sunday
2025-10-19 09:00 - 11:30
Shared Sunday – A Celebration of CommunityOn Sunday, October 19 at 10:30 am, we invite you to a special Shared Sunday worship service. All four of our regular weekend services will come together as one, celebrating our unity as the 301 Faith Community. Trinity Lutheran Church, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, and Mary of Magdala Ecumenical Catholic Community all share life and ministry in one location, and on this day we’ll worship side by side as one community of faith. There will not be a Saturday evening service on October 18, so that everyone has the opportunity to join in this shared experience.
9 am Shared Adult Forum: 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. Join via Zoom HERE, this is TLC’s normal link.
10:30 am Shared Worship: Join via Zoom HERE. **This is St. Paul’s Link!!** It will also be in e-News.

Quilters Small Group Quilting Bee Sat night
2025-10-25 17:45 - 18:15
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 (5:45 pm) 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 26
2025-10-26 09:00 - 10:00

Quilters Small Group Quilting Bee
2025-10-26 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 (10 am-12 pm-ish), 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 - November 2
2025-11-02 09:00 - 10:00
Adult Forum at 9 am in Room 2 (down the East Hallway) or via Zoom HERE.
November 2: FIFTY SHADES OF CHRISTIANITIES Might Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s notion of a post-holocaust ‘Religionless Christianity’ help us to get our heads around the blatant divisiveness within Christianity today? Discussion led by Kevin Mabry & James Gearhart
November 9: Elizabeth Palmer, a senior editor with Christian Century magazine, will join us on Zoom to discuss what she learned from the activists of George Floyd Memorial Square about living out faith in community during times of social unrest.
November 16: Renee Mize and Eric Jurgenson will discuss the 2026 Ministry Funds Plan (MFP) that the congregation will have the opportunity to vote on at the congregational meeting that day.
November 23: Kelly Evans, Executive Director, will update us on the work of Neighbor to Neighbor, one of Trinity’s benevolence partners.
November 30: No Adult Forum, Happy Thanksgiving

Adult Forum - November 9
2025-11-09 09:00 - 10:00

Adult Forum - November 16
2025-11-16 09:00 - 10:00
