Dec
1
to Apr 27

Knitters

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Trinity knitters meet every Monday morning in the church library, to knit prayer shawls, lap robes, and often times, mittens, hats, and scarves. These items are then passed on to those experiencing loss, illness, surgeries, or sometimes, they are shared with charities who have indicated that there is a need in their community. We have beautiful yarn available for you to use, donated by a supportive friend of the knitters. All are welcome!

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Dec
2
to Apr 28

Quilters

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Our quilters meet every Tuesday morning, year round, at 9:00 am in the church basement, where their tables, sewing machines, and cupboards of fabric have found a permanent home. Several hundred quilts are made every year, for distribution to local shelters all the way to the international organization Lutheran World Relief. The quilters also make quilts for our local graduating high school seniors, and also for those experiencing illness, loss, upcoming surgeries, wherever outreach might bring some comfort. Donations of fabric are greatly appreciated, but please, the fabric should be clean, smoke free, mold free, and suitable for sewing. If you don’t use a sewing machine, there is room for people to tie and cut fabric. Join us! Call Barb O’Connell if you have any questions 920.535.0138.

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Dec
4
to Apr 16

Bible Study - Online

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Pastor also meets with a study group online, via Zoom, every Thursday for an hour, focusing on the coming Sunday’s Gospel message. Contact the office at trinitywashingtonisland@frontier.com if you’d like to participate, and we will send you the materials and the Zoom invitation.

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Dec
5
to Apr 24

School Kits for Lutheran World Relief

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The ladies also meet on Fridays in the church basement, and sew school bags for school children to be distributed through Lutheran World Relief. They sew the bags, and when there is enough, fill them with donated school supplies - pens, scissors, pencils, notebooks, rulers, etc. Donated gifts of the school supplies are always appreciated! Sometimes the kids from Gather Round will take their class time and fill the bags if they are ready to go.

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Dec
5
to Dec 19

Handbell Choir

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Join us in learning a new instrument and a new way to praise God through music during worship! We use handbells and handchimes, and recently played during the prelude and the hymn of the day at an early service at the Stavkirke. It was beautiful! Director Judy Baseman is teaching us so much new music and we are always looking for new members, or if you just want to be on our sub list, we really depend on you! Call or text Judy at 920.470.4309 if you are interested.

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Dec
7
to Jan 4

Worship

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We worship every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Communion is shared at every service. All are welcome at this table.

All services held in the main church are livestreamed. You can access them from the Worship tab on this webpage, or on Trinity’s YouTube page. All services are stored for viewing later. Funerals and memorial services that were live streamed are posted on the Other Worship tab.

Worship Schedule for December:

Wednesday, December 3

MidWeek Advent 7:00 pm* * time is for this week only

Sunday, December 7

Second Sunday of Advent 10:00 am

Wednesday, December 10

MidWeek Advent 6:30 pm

Sunday, December 14

Third Sunday of Advent 10:00 am

Wednesday, December 17

MidWeek Advent 6:30 pm

Thursday, December 18

The Longest Night 6:30 pm

Sunday, December 21

Fourth Sunday of Advent 10:00 am Handbells play

Wednesday, December 24

Christmas Eve 8:30 pm Handbells play

Wednesday, December 24

Christmas Eve 11:30 pm Service at the Stavkirke

Thursday, December 25

Christmas Day 8:30 am

Sunday, December 28

First Sunday of Christmas 10:00 am

Trinity’s Mission Statement - Because of God’s transforming and inclusive love, we: welcome all - no exceptions; grow in faith; and work for a more just, loving, and caring community and world.

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Dec
8
to Dec 15

High School Breakfast

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All high schoolers and graduates who happen to be in town are welcome every Monday at 7:15 a.m. for a hot breakfast before school starts. Eggs, potatoes, coffee, smoothies, bacon, pancakes, juice…. who knows what will be on the menu each week! All are welcome to get some nourishment to start their week off.

We follow the school calendar, so on the days when there is no school, we won’t have breakfast that day. Continues to the end of May.

In December we will only meet on the 8th and the 15th, due to the holiday schedule at school.

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Dec
9
to Dec 16

Gather Round and Hand in Hand

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Programs for Youth at Trinity

Come join us for a fun Hand in Hand session! We are meeting at a new time (2:00) but same day - the second Tuesday of each month. We meet for about an hour. We will have a Bible study, in December we celebrate Jesus’ birthday - plus a treasure hunt, a puppet play and a fun craft. If you have a three or four year old child, they are so welcome to attend. We meet in the Sunday school room at Trinity. See you there!

Gather Round - Grade K - 6, the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 3:45-5:00. Call Barb O'Connell for questions 920-535-0138

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Dec
14
11:30 AM11:30

Christmas Open House at the Parsonage

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The annual Christmas Open House at the Trinity parsonage will be held on Sunday, December 14th from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. This is an earlier start and end time than last year due to the Packer Game and other scheduling needs. Singing Christmas carols will begin at approximately 12:30 p.m.

With the earlier start time, we will try incorporating some brunch type items to our buffet along with all the delicious holiday treats we traditionally share with one another. We are looking forward to hosting another wonderful holiday celebration and hope you will join us!

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Dec
18
6:30 PM18:30

The Longest Night Service

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For many of us, especially those who have experienced losses, the holiday season is complicated. We may remember loved ones who have died, or broken relationships. We may be facing health problems or challenges with work. The culture says this is the most wonderful time of the year…but our hearts may say otherwise.

What is the Longest Night Gathering?

It is a quiet, hope-filled, Christian worship service on the longest night of the year. It includes times of prayer, healing and gentle music. There will be bible readings and prayers offered. You may light a candle to remember and honor loved ones or perhaps a relationship.

Healing? You may choose to be prayed for personally, with the laying on of hands and anointing with oil. These ancient prayer practices are offered for many reasons—and not always for physical healing. We ask for God's help and we give ourselves over to God’s mercy and will.

Is it for me? It might well be for you. If your heart is longing for some sort of relief, some peace, this quiet time away from the holiday rush on the longest night of our year may just right for you.

Trinity is actively seeking any individuals who would be interested in working out a snow shoveling schedule this winter - a paid position! Call Joan in the office if you can help. Thank you!

Typically held on the 21st, the night of the winter solstice, this year we have had to adjust our scheduling, and the service will be on Thursday, December 18th, at 6:30 p.m. + Join us for this lovely service +

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Oct
12
6:00 PM18:00

Faith Forward Campfire Bible Story Worship

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Coming right up after Harvest Dinner, 6:00 pm on Sunday, Oct. 12th we will have our second Campfire Bible Story Worship time! This time it’s Joseph and his coat of many colors! I’m sure it will be another great time! Besides, how can you miss when s’mores are involved!?!

An informal, engaging way of worshipping together, Campfire Bible Story Worship is a family-friendly way of coming together in faith, now and in the future!

Our new Fire Pit is part of Faith Forward a grant project funded by the Lilly Endowment’s Christian Parenting and Caregiving Initiative that Trinity is participating in. This five-year project aims to help parents and caregivers share their faith and values with their children.

We are forming groups of folks to help get families passing faith on going here on the Island (and beyond). We are inviting parents, grandparents, and AAA (Authentic, Available, Affirming) adults –like you—to get involved.

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Mar
5
to Apr 9

Lenten Services

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During Lent, we have mid week services during those seasons, on Wednesday nights in the main church. The service is at 7:00, immediately following soup and bread suppers for those who participate. Holy Week services are also held on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, the Easter Vigil (at the Stav), and Easter morning.

Ash Wednesday - March 5, 7:00 p.m. in the main church, with imposition of ashes

Mid Week Lenten Services - every Weds in Lent, at 7:00 p.m. in the main church

Palm Sunday - April 13, 10:00 a.m. in the main church

Maundy Thursday - April 17, 7:00 p.m. in the main church

Good Friday - April 18, 7:00 p.m. in the main church

Easter Vigil - April 19, 8:00 p.m. in the Stavkirke

Easter - April 20, 10:00 a.m. in the main church

Ash Wednesday is March 5th, Palm Sunday is April 13th, and Easter is on April 20th, for 2025. The Easter Vigil is always held at the Stav, with all other services in the main church.

All services held in the main church are livestreamed. You can access them from the Worship tab on this webpage, or on Trinity’s YouTube page. All services are stored for viewing later. Funerals and memorial services that were live streamed are posted on the Other Worship tab.

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Feb
25
3:00 PM15:00

Hand in Hand

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Hand in Hand is for little children, aged 3-4, who’d like to learn about Jesus and His love for all of us. Join us an hour of puppet plays, snacks, music, scavenger hunts, and stories. Hand in Hand usually meets on the second Tuesday of each month, from 3:00 to 4:00. In February, we’ll meet on the last Tuesday. All are welcome!

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Feb
11
9:00 AM09:00

Quilting

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The quilters meet every Tuesday morning, year round, to make quilts for distribution to those in need - local shelters all the way to Lutheran World Relief. They meet in the church basement, and typically make hundreds of quilts every year. They also make special quilts for our high school seniors, and those in our community who may have a special need due to loss or illness. Donations of fabric to the quilters are welcomed, but please make sure it is clean, smoke free, and not damaged by water or mold. Contact Barb O’Connell at 920.535.0138 if you’re interested in quilting. You don’t have to know how to use a sewing machine, you can help by tying and/or cutting out fabric, etc. It’s a vital ministry here at Trinity, so please, join us!

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Jan
15
to Apr 9

Soup and Bread Suppers

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Soup and Bread suppers are back! Open to the community, you are welcome to join us for a time of fellowship and food. Bring a gift of your favorite soup, or a bread offering - we never know what’s going to show up, and it’s fun to try so many different kinds. If you can’t bring something, no problem! Come, and be fed. Break up the week with a time of fellowship, warm food, warm hearts, time with our neighbors. See you then!

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Jan
9
to Apr 16

Gather Round Sunday School for grades Kindergarten-6th grade

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We welcome all students on the island, from kindergarten age through 6th grade, to join together to learn about Jesus. Some of the general topics and questions will include: What would you like to know about Jesus? What do you already know? Palm Sunday - Jesus washing the feet of the disciples - the Last Supper - his death and resurrection - Pentecost and the gift of the Holy Spirit - prayer, and discipleship. Crafts, music, and other activities are being planned. We are so grateful to our new teachers, the veteran teachers, the kids and their families for their participation!

Gather Round will meet on the first and third Tuesdays at 3:45 - 5:00 p.m.

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Jan
9
to Dec 31

Weekly Bible Study

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Join Pastor for a weekly Bible study!

We study the readings for the upcoming Sunday. Tuesdays, we meet in the library at 1:30 p.m.

Another opportunity for those of you who can’t make it to the Tuesday Bible study - a Zoom delivered Bible study! Contact the church office for the Zoom invitation and the readings for the week (trinitywashingtonisland@frontier.com) This study is scheduled for Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.

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Jan
3
to Dec 18

Trinity's Choir

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Join us on Wednesday evenings for choir practice. All are welcome! Rehearsals are usually at 7:00 p.m.

Contact Director Dan Hansen at 920.535.0185 with questions. See you there!

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Dec
12
to May 14

Hand in Hand Together

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A once/month program for all children, ages 3-4. Come and play - have a snack, hear a story, watch a puppet play, go on a treasure hunt, all themed toward Bible stories and God’s love for us. Held every second Tuesday of the month, from 3:00-4:00. Questions? Call Jackie Rader at 920.535.0508.

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Jul
28
1:30 PM13:30

Membership Class

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Pastor is initiating a new member class, which will begin on Thursday July 28th at 1:30 p.m. The class will meet every Thursday through August 31st, concluding with New Member Sunday on Sunday, September 4th. If you are interesting in participating, and learning about what membership at Trinity means, please call Pastor Ed or the church office for more information!

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May
25
7:00 PM19:00

High School Baccalaureate

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Join us for the baccalaureate service for the 2022 graduates of Washington Island High School. Officiants are Pastor Ed of Trinity Lutheran, Pastor Rick of Bethel Church, and Father Tom Farrell of Stella Maris Parish. Congratulations, Ryan, Hayden, Zach, and Andrea!

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May
25
1:30 PM13:30

Early Service - 8:00 a.m. June-October

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Trinity will hold early services every Sunday beginning on June 12th, and continuing through Sunday, October 9th. Services will begin at 8:00 a.m. NEW THIS YEAR - all early services will be held over at the Stavkirke, instead of in church. If we exceed the recommended number of people in the Stav (38) on any given week, the service will just relocate to church that day.

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Mar
23
to Dec 27

Worship Services

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Worship every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion celebrated every Sunday.

You may also watch the service online. Go to the Worship tab, and select “Sunday Services.” Mid Week services and other additional services, those NOT held on Sundays, can be found under “Other Worship.” The services are now live-streamed, so click on the Live button at the start of the service, and watch it live. They are recorded, so if you miss the service at 10:00, for example, you can watch it later.

Bulletins can be found at both the east and west entrances to the Fellowship Hall. If you are homebound, or unable to make it to services at church, and would like to receive Communion, please call Pastor directly, or the church office, and Pastor can bring Communion to you.

Sunday services are always at 10:00 a.m. year round in the main church.

Mid Week Advent Services - Wednesday, December 6th, 13th and 20th, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 21st, at 6:30 p.m. The Longest Night Service

Sunday, December 24th - the Fourth Sunday in Advent, worship at 10:00 a.m.

Sunday, December 24th - Christmas Eve, worship at 8:30 p.m.

Monday, December 25th - Christmas Day, worship at 8:30 a.m.

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Feb
10
to Dec 30

School Kits for Lutheran World Relief

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Join us in the basement in the quilting room to assemble and sew together school kits for children around the country and the world in need. We are also continuously taking donations for pencils, erasers, notebooks, etc. to fill these bags. For information what is currently most needed, call Barb O’Connell at 920.535.0138, All are welcome!!

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Oct
13
to Oct 16

Clothing Rummage Sale

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Trinity Church will be hosting the annual community clothing sale after skipping last year because of Covid. Clean, usable clothing and footwear can be left in the Fellowship Hall after noon on Sunday Oct.10, and anytime on Monday/Tuesday Oct. 11-12th. Sorting will begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesday Oct. 13, and continue until 5. We need LOTS of help for this so stop in for an hour or for the day. Sorters are able to buy ahead. The sale will run Thurs. Oct. 14 and Oct.15 from 10-6. Saturday, Oct. 16 10-1:00pm is the “Make a Donation” day so shoppers can take whatever they can use without prices. All proceeds go to the Trinity Youth Fund. Label the bags, if possible, with ‘Men’s shirts,’ ‘Ladies sweaters,” etc. to help with sorting.

On Saturday at 1:00 pm the packing up and loading of the remaining clothing takes place. We need many helpers, and especially some men. We can accomplish clean-up in an hour if enough people show up to help!

If you have never attended before, you must come to see all the wonderful things donated by the Island community. Hopefully, some of it will go home with you. All workers and shoppers will need to wear a mask in the church. The remaining clothing will be distributed to off-island charities.

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Oct
9
4:00 PM16:00

Fall Harvest Dinner News - Postponed Until October, 2022

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The Women of Trinity have made the decision to postpone our Harvest Dinner fundraiser until 2022.

Because so many of our volunteer workers are young people and likely to be unvaccinated, we don't want to expose them to the several hundred people who usually attend. We have also lost a number of key members, and others are feeling the restrictions of aging. We've decided that we need to get together this winter and rework how we do things.

Thank you for your support in past years. We look forward to seeing you October 8, 2022!

The Silent Auction for the quilts in the narthex will end on Saturday, October 9th. Thank you!

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