This summer Trinity is celebrating 100 years! That’s 100 years of stories, experiences, individuals, and God’s faithfulness in the life and ministry of Trinity. Leading up to our July 14 celebration, check the bulletin or the blog for stories from Trinity’s history. You might just learn something you didn’t already know.
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Did you know that Trinity was founded in part by a strong desire for discipleship?
In 1919 a number of families felt so strongly about the Christian education of their children that they were willing to start a new church – Trinity Reformed Church – with English being the spoken language. They believed it was important for their children to hear and understand the scripture and message that was preached.
Discipleship has remained an important value over the years, as the focus of many building projects was to provide more space for education.
Along with this focus on discipleship has been a focus to provide opportunities for all ages. In the past this included Sunday School classes for all ages, weekly catechism classes for all school-aged children, the Jean Noordhoff Circle and Girl’s League for young girls, Guild (later RCWM) and small groups known as Circles for women. Young couples and singles had Fellowship Club, there was a group called 345 for those in their 30s, 40s and 50s, and there was Boosters for Trinity’s senior members. Both Bible study and fellowship were included in all of these programs.
Today children and youth have opportunities on Sunday morning with nursery, Children and Worship, and Sunday School. And on Wednesday night: Lighthouse Kids and Youth Group. Adults have opportunities to participate in Life Groups, the men’s or women’s ministry events & Bible studies, and Sunday morning and Wednesday night classes. We believe it’s in Christ-centered community that we truly flourish and are transformed. We encourage you to consider how you can get involved with one of our many discipleship opportunities so that you might more fully connect with God, others, and God’s work in the world.