Sermons and Thoughts from Pastor Todd
Hello friends! This past weekend, we promised you that we would let you know as soon as possible how the new (and unexpected) COVID and mask guidelines would affect our … Continue reading Trinity’s Updated Mask and COVID Policies
Dear friends, I’m sure many of you were very excited to hear of the changes in guidelines from the CDC and Governor Waltz regarding the wearing of masks in public … Continue reading Update on Masks in Worship
This week, we welcomed Jolayne Mohs to the Trinity staff. Jolayne is taking on a new role in the life of our community: “Director of Outreach.” Initially, Jolayne will take … Continue reading We Welcome Jolayne Mohs to Trinity’s Staff
Hello friends! On Friday, Governor Tim Walz released new guidelines for businesses, organizations, events and faith communities. These guidelines give more options and opportunities for congregations to be together for … Continue reading What the Governor’s New Guidelines Mean for Worship
Last Sunday afternoon, members of Trinity Lutheran Church gathered on Zoom for our first-ever online annual meeting. I love annual meetings. I really do. And while I would much prefer … Continue reading Trinity Annual Meeting Recap: We’re Moving Forward
Beds for Kids, a wonderful non-profit organization, which has been serving families in need in both Steele and Waseca counties since 2010, will officially become a ministry of Trinity Lutheran … Continue reading Beds for Kids Moves to Trinity
Dear friends, This is not a note I’d hoped to be writing to you. Trinity has made the difficult decision to again suspend in-person worship, effective immediately. There are three … Continue reading Trinity Suspends In-Person Worship
Dear friends, On Sunday, Trinity’s congregational council made the decision to carefully re-start indoor worship in the sanctuary. This will begin Sunday, October 18 and will take place only during the 10:45am worship … Continue reading Trinity Goes Back to Face-to-Face Worship…Carefully
As the pandemic has drawn on (and on…and on…and on…), an interesting debate has emerged about the role of face masks – their effectiveness and their necessity. I will be … Continue reading Faith, Liberty and Face Masks
It is horrible, and my heart breaks. George Floyd was restrained. He wasn’t fighting or resisting. In fact, he was begging “please.” Watching the video, I can think of no … Continue reading Race, Violence and George Floyd
Dear friends, Trinity’s leadership has drafted a tentative plan to reopen our building and to prepare for when we can meet, talk and worship together again face-to-face. We are looking … Continue reading Trinity’s Reopening Plan
