Jan
3
to Dec 26

Handbell Choir

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Directed by Judy Baseman, the handbell choir began rehearsing and learning how to play the handbells in the fall of 2023. Since then, we’ve played many times during worship, and have also taken our show on the road for a holiday show at the Trueblood Performing Arts Center last Christmas. We have a three octave bell choir, and meet most Friday afternoons to rehearse and learn more music. If you’d like to learn more about it, and to maybe play with us, you can contact Judy at 920.470.4309.

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Jan
5
to Dec 28

Worship

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

From the end of May to early October, we also have an early service at the Stavkirke, beginning at 8:00 a.m. The first early service will be May 25, 2025, with the last one being on October 5th, 2025.

In July and August, Weds evening services are also offered at the Stavkirke. Check back here for times for 2025.

Also, during Advent and Lent, we have mid week services during those seasons, on Wednesday nights in the main church. In Advent, the service is at 6:30, and during Lent, 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 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.

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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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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Feb
10
to Jun 2

High School Breakfast

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All high school students and alums of the island school are invited for a hot breakfast once a week, held on Mondays now to accommodate the students’ busy extracurricular schedules. All are welcome for a hot food, delicious coffee, and smoothies to go. A very popular ministry here at Trinity!

We follow the school schedule, so there will be no breakfast on the following days: Feb. 17th, March 17th and 24th (spring break), April 21st, May 26th. The last breakfast for this school year will be Monday, June 2nd, then we’ll break for the summer until school starts again in September.

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Feb
10
to Dec 29

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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Feb
11
to Dec 30

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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Feb
12
to Dec 31

Trinity's Choir

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Trinity’s choir, led by our choir director, Dan Hansen, meets every Weds evening at 7:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Praising God through music… it doesn’t get any better than this! Dan chooses beautiful anthems and psalms to enhance our worship experience - it is truly a highlight of all of our services. If you’re interested in singing together in our choir, reach out to Dan at 920.535.0185, or just come on a Weds night, or talk to Dan after worship on Sunday.

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Feb
13
to Dec 18

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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Feb
14
to Dec 19

School Kits

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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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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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Apr
8
to Jun 3

High School Breakfast

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All high schoolers, grades 9-12, are welcome to come and eat at the weekly Weds morning breakfast… hot breakfast, lattes, and smoothies are yours to start your day! The schedule follows the school calendar, so if you are vacation, so are we! Continues through each school year. See you there!

** Starting in April, breakfasts will be on MONDAY mornings, same time. This is to allow the students to participate in spring activities.

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Jan
17
to Mar 20

Soup and Bread Suppers

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Soup and Bread suppers are back! Every Wednesday in the Fellowship Hall, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Bring a pot of your favorite soup to share, or just come and join in the meal. Offerings of bread, muffins, etc., are also enjoyed. You never know what will show up! Its a wonderful opportunity for fellowship and a free, homecooked meal. Everyone is welcome to come and have some fun and companionship. It helps get us through the long winter months!

The last soup and bread dinner for this winter season will be on Wednesday, March 20th.

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Jan
12
to Jun 14

Handbell Choir Rehearsal

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Welcome to Trinity’s new Handbell Choir! Directed by Judy Baseman.

We practice on Fridays at 2:00.

The choir will play on the Day of Pentecost, May 19th.

We are taking a short break in May, and will restart rehearsals on Friday, June 14th at 2:00 p.m. Summer schedule coming soon! If you are interested in playing or subbing, you may contact Judy at 920.470.4309.

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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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